BlackBox G4400

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A comprehensive energy management and

power monitoring program is the key to
success for any energy provider/consumer,
regardless their size. The BlackBox G4400
series, the most advanced power meter
in the market today, is equipped with the
revolutionary PQZIP patent algorithm for
continuous waveform recording. It enables
you to predict, prevent and troubleshoot
an incidence easily, without the need to set
any trigger or threshold in order to capture
specific event.

Dual Range Gain

SCADA Compatible

Elspecs pioneering measurement method uses a

dual-range gain of 2 X 16 bit ADC yield, a superior
accuracy and resolution. Therefore, the use of a 16
simultaneous ADC (each one with 1,024 sample/
sec), provides incomparable accuracy with no crosschannel lags or interconnections.

The G4400 series is equipped with standard industrial

protocol for seamless integration into any existing SCADA
system:

Outstanding Features

Designed for Your Needs

Accuracy standards

Energy Consumer

(Transmission, distribution, generation)

Optimizes protective equipment configuration and
substation automation solutions
Ensures a reliable & consistent supply of energy
Evaluates the performance of breakers and relays
Identifies and manage peak demand
Real time power quality monitoring to meet any
international standard
Produces detailed & comprehensive statistical records

(Critical power, industrial, commercial, government etc.)

Measures & analyzes system efficiency, provides
solutions and increases profits
Negotiating capabilities with power providers
Detect electric bill inconsistencies
Avoid PQ compliance issues
Real time PQ monitoring and analysis

Elspecs Unique Technology

Utilities

PQZIP Compression Technology

The PQZIP Patent compression algorithm enables
the meter to countinuously store waveform
signals over a long period of time, whether an
event of interest was identified. This technology is
unique to Elspec and ensures precise and accurate
characterization of electrical system dynamics.

Parameter

Resolution

Waveform

20sec

RMS

Cycle

THD

Cycle

TDD

Cycle

PQZIP Compression features:

a Continuous waveform recording
a Supreme Trend Resolution
a Extended Harmonic Recording
a Threshold free setup
a Easy deployment

Unbalance

Cycle

K Factor

Cycle

Crest Factor

Cycle

Powers

1 Cycle

Harmonics

1 Cycle

Frequency

1 Cycle

The G4k superior accuracy surpasses by far, the

highest standards set by the industry. The BLACKBOX
device series compiles with standard for:
Power Quality
a IEC 61000-4-30 Class A
a IEC 61000-4-15 Flicker meter
a IEC 61000-4-7 Harmonics and inter
harmonics
Energy
a ANSI C12.20 0.2%
a IEC 62053-22/23 class 0.2

Temperature Adjustment
The G4k adjusts automatically its calibration
parameters based on real time temperature reading.

a Modbus TCP/IP and RTU

a DNP 3
a OPC

High End Power Quality and billing

measurement
Thousands of power quality and energy usage parameters
are available in real time in the G4400 series. The G4400
series provides advanced power disturbance recordings
meeting the highest standards on the market. The meter
is designed with the most accurate level in order to be
used as a primary meter, a sub-meter, as a detector of
inconsistencies in electricity bills.

Time Sychronisation
The G4400 series uses a special continuous synchronization
algorithm to ensure accurate time stamping of up to 1sec
using SNTP, GPS, IRIG-B and DCF-77.
Each G4400 meter acts as a SNTP server therefore each
meter on the network is synchronized to each other over
LAN. This allows accurate time stamping, without the need
of a GPS.

PQSCADA Sapphire

Accurate Results

Accurate Data Anywhere, Anytime

PQSCADA Sapphire is a comprehensive, yet easy to use, analysis and engineering software designed to manage
and monitor power quality analyzers, digital fault recorders, revenues meters and other IED. The PQSCADA Sapphire
express edition is complimentary with all Elspec devices.

Supreme Trends Resolution

Waveform & Fault Recorder

Phasor Analysis

The BLCKBOX measures and

records 5,000 power parameters
continuously at a resolution of
cycles, 10/12 cycles, 150/180 cycles,
10 min and 2 hours of which, any
given resolution is calculated for
display and reporting purposes.
Hence, there is no need to select
which parameters to log, and more
importantly, which parameters to
ignore.

Continuously samples and

records waveform signals at
1,024 sample/cycle
Threshold free setup
2 X 16 bit converter yield superior
waveform resolution
Waveform capture of up-to
8kVPk

Phase angle between voltage

and current channels are logged
continuously at 1 cycle resolution.
Phasor charts display the phase
angled over time in a unique phasor
chart.

Harmonics & Inter-harmonics Analysis

The BlackBox has two FFT engines for harmonics analysis:
Cycle by Cycle: performs FFT at 1 cycle resolution
for extended bandwidth. This engine provides 512
harmonics order at 50Hz resolution.
10/12 Cycles: performs FFT 10/12 cycles resolution for
extended resolution and sub-grouping calculation.
This engine provides the magnitude and angle of 512
spectrum components at 5Hz resolution.

Comprehensive Event Mechanism

The G4400 series is designed to detect any event occuring
on your system. The event mechanism allows you to
configure events on any measured parameter (more than
1,000) and/or I/O ports. The event mechanism supports
out-of-limit events as well as rate of changed limits. As
the G4400 records the waveform signals continuously.
The event configuration doesnt trigger the recording
but stores summary logs including start and end time,
duration, severity and magnitude of the event. All the
events can be displayed in a tabular or scatter charts as
CBEME/ITIC.

Extensive Charts Capabilities

Features

Trend chart: View electrical parameters for a selected time range as one or
more graphs
Grid chart: View selected parameters for selected time range in a table.
Spectrum chart: View selected parameters for selected time range in a
column graph. This allows viewing and investigating frequency domain
phenomenon.
Event chart: View system, power quality, I/O and custom events in a
table for a selected time range. This table provides valuable information
regarding occurrence, duration and severity of those events.
Statistics chart: View selected parameters for a selected time range. It
shows two sub charts: a relative chartand a cumulative chart .
Scatter Parameter chart: View selected parameters for a selected time
range. It allows reviewing scattered dots of a specific parameter in relation
to another parameter.
Scatter Event chart: View events for a selected time range according to
standards or custom definition (such as CBEMA)
Phasor chart: View the phasors amplitude and angle for a selected time
range.
Cyclic Histogram chart: View overlaid voltage waveform cycles for a
selected time range. It is made possible thanks to the unique continuous
recording mechanism of Elspec BlackBox analyzers. The histogram shows
the deviation from the expected ideal waveform by overlaying the
waveforms.
Summary chart: View parameters for a selected time range. This chart
displays the minimum, maximum and average value of each parameter.

Easily read COMTRADE, PQDIF

& PQZIP files
Comprehensive power quality
module
Geographical map view*
Automatic power quality
report for EN50160, IEEE1159,
FOL, GOST.
Configurable report module
to design your own report
template
Power quality grid line code
configuration
Export to Excel, word, JPG &
PDF
API to Matlab for advance
post processing analysis*
Export data to COMTRADE,
PQDIF, Excel & CSV
Multiple Site investigation
* Available on the Enterprise & Professional plan only

Optional Accessories

Specifications

Multi I/O extension to comply with every application

Product Series

The G4400 series offers the option to expend the meter capability by adding
the multi I/O module in conjunction with all metering functionalities. The I/O
module includes analog and digital I/O as well as a relay output to specifically
work with your application.
The multi I/O module extends the meter capability in order to replace RTUs
and PLCs for energy management and substation automation. With the G4400
series you can monitor the reliability of system apparatus such as transformers,
circuit breakers and other critical equipments. The G4400 series supports up to
2 I/O modules using internal power along with:
a 8 fast digital input at 16sample/sec
a 4 fast digital output at 16 sample/sec
a 4 analog 4-20mA input sampled at 1Hz with programmable scaling
a 4 analog 4-20mA output
a 3 Relays

Voltage Sampling Rate, Maximum Samples/Cycle

Real-Time Measurements
256

G4420

G4430

512

1024

Voltage Harmonics (Individual, Even, Odd, Total) Up to -

127TH

255TH

511TH

Type of Analog to Digital Converter

16/201 bit

16/201 bit

16/201 bit

4 GB

16 GB

39/32.5s

19.5/16.3s

Storage Capacity w
Internal Memory

128 MB
Power Quality Analysis

Transient Detection, Microseconds (50Hz/60Hz)

78.1/65.1s
Communication Ports

Ethernet Ports

Power Over Ethernet (PoE- Out)

Voltage Ride Through on Power Loss (up to)

10 sec.

25 sec.

25 sec.

Specifications

Real Time Local & Remote Monitoring

The G4400 series is accessible locally or remotely, using either an integral

web server interface or the Elspec G4100 remote display. The Elspec G4100
represents the next generation in power network information exchange.
By using IP based communication, various unprecedented setup configurations
are enabled over a great distance. Using ethernet infrastructure, the G4100
can monitor multiple G4400 meters connected to the network remotely or
connected to each analyzer directly.
The G4100s display provides full control over all meters allowing technicians
and field operators to fully configure and operate each single meter in the
network. The G4100 can be powered by external power supply or through the
G4400 embedded PoE port.

Applicable Measurement Standards

Control

EN50160, IEEE1159, IEEE519, IEC61000-4-15, IEC61000-4-7,

IEC61000-4-30 Class A, IEC62053-22/23 Class 0.2

Comprehensive web server for local and remote real-time monitoring

and control

Applicable EMC Standards

Applicable Environmental Standards

EN55011 Group 1 Class A, EN60439-1 (clauses 7.9.1, 7.9.3, 7.9.4, 7.10.3, 7.10.4),
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, IEC61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2, IEC60255

IEC60068-2-1, 2, 6, 11, 27, 30, 75

Voltage

Applicable Safety Standards

3 Phase + Neutral

EN61010-1:2001 2nd Edition

Nominal Full Scale

1000V

Power Supply

Maximum Peak Measurement

8kV

Auxiliary Supply PoE In

According to 802.3af

Input Impedance

3M

Auxiliary DC Supply

48 Vdc

Uncertainty

0.1% of Nominal

Operating Range

100-260 VAC: 50/60 Hz 100-300

VDC

Channels

Current

Multi-Frequency 3.5G Wireless Modem

The Wireless GPRS modem provides a fast mobile communication access and
offers the perfect solution in industrial data communication. It is fitted with
a sim card drawer structure, and it may be connected with a standard RS-422
interface. Data is transmitted at 3.5G, and is fully compatible with GSM/GPRS/
EDGE

Time

Channels

3 Phase + Neutral

Real Time Clock

20ppm

Nominal Full Scale

5A

Synchronization Device

Accuracy

Maximum Peak Measurement

50A

GPS

100-200s

Burden

0.0001VA@5A

IRIG B

100-200s

Phase

0.42@3A 0.17@5A

SNTP Server

50-100s

Uncertainty

0.1% of Nominal

DCF-77

15ms

Fundamental Frequency

42.5 Hz to 69 Hz

Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC, DNP3 SMTP Client

Frequency Resolution

10 mHz

RS-485/422

Frequency Accuracy

10 mHz

Frequency

GPS

The GPS provides an optimal mobile time synchronization solution for

accurate time data via satellite signal. In absence of many other technologies, it
synchronizes the time at any remote location.

G4410

Communication Protocols

Physical

Environmental Conditions

Dimensions

175mm x 232mm x138mm

Operation Temperature

-20C to 70C(-4F to 158F)

Weight

1.7Kg

Storage Temperature

-40C to 85C(-40F to 185F)

Effective bits
Disclaimer: Specifications subject to changes without prior notice

Worldwide
Innovator in
Power Quality
Since 1988 Elspec has developed,
manufactured and marketed proven
power quality solutions far exceeding
our clients needs and expectations.
Our innovations not only simplify
the understanding of the quality
of power itself, but are also highly
compatible, making it suitable for any
business and/or application. Elspecs
international team of professionals
with

extensive

experience

in

electrical engineering, are ready

to provide a tailor-made strategy
that will enable a sustainable and
efficient use of your electrical energy.

International

ELSPEC Ltd.
E-Mail: [email protected]

North America

ELSPEC North America, Inc.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Europe

ELSPEC Portugal Lda.

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India

ELSPEC Engineering India Pvt Ltd

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