Three-Phase Power Analyzer PCE-PA 8300-2 – Portable Power Meter, Data Logger & Clamp-On Tester with Three Flexible Rogowski Coils up to 3,000 A
The PCE-PA 8300-2 is a portable three-phase power analyzer, power data logger, and clamp-on tester for electricians, maintenance engineers, and facility managers who document power quality on industrial and commercial installations. It measures 10 V to 600 V AC, active, apparent, and reactive power up to 9.999 MW, energy, power factor, phase angle, frequency, and harmonics up to the 50th order. This model includes three flexible Rogowski coil current sensors with 30 / 300 / 3,000 A AC ranges that wrap around large, awkward, or tightly packed conductors and busbars where rigid clamp jaws cannot reach.
Which Model Do You Need?
The PCE-PA 8300 analyzer is sold in two configurations that differ only in the current sensors supplied. The PCE-PA 8300-2 on this page includes three flexible Rogowski coils for measurements up to 3,000 A – the right choice for busbars, cable bundles, and cramped panels. If you measure standard cables and conductors up to 1,200 A, the PCE-PA 8300-1 with three rigid current clamps covers that at a lower price. The base instrument and every other specification are identical.
Power, Energy & Harmonics Analysis
On its 3.7 in (94 mm) graphic display, the PCE-PA 8300-2 shows waveform and harmonic content simultaneously and plots a live phasor diagram of all three phases. The analyzer measures active, apparent, and reactive power to 9.999 MW (MVA / MVAR), active and apparent energy, power factor from 0 to 1, phase (delay) angle from -180° to +180°, and line frequency from 45 Hz to 65 Hz. Harmonic spectrum measurement extends to the 50th order, and the instrument captures transients including dips, swells, and outages – the data needed for power quality troubleshooting and network capacity checks.
Long-Term Data Logging on SD Card
As a three-phase power data logger, the PCE-PA 8300-2 records measurements directly to SD card in real time. Set a record interval anywhere from 2 to 7,200 seconds, press record, and leave the analyzer to document a machine, feeder, or complete installation over hours or weeks. Afterwards, open the logged files on a PC to analyze consumption, harmonics, or transient events; a USB or RS232 connection also supports live display on a computer.
Built for the Field
The PCE-PA 8300-2 carries an IEC1010 CAT III 600 V safety rating and is housed in a durable enclosure measuring 225 x 125 x 64 mm (8.8 x 4.9 x 2.5 in) and weighing 948 g (33.4 oz) including batteries. Power comes from eight 1.5 V AA batteries or the included 9 V mains adapter, supporting both quick spot checks and long-term monitoring. The current inputs are also compatible with power clamps from various other manufacturers.
Features
- Three flexible Rogowski coils included, with measurement ranges of 30 / 300 / 3,000 A AC
- Voltage measurement range of 10 V ... 600 V AC with auto-ranging
- Active, apparent, and reactive power measurement from 0 kW ... 9.999 MW (VA / VAR)
- Harmonic spectrum measurement up to the 50th order
- Simultaneous display of harmonics and waveform, plus graphic phasor diagram
- Captures transients including dip, swell, and outage
- Long-term data logging to SD card with adjustable record interval of 2 ... 7,200 seconds
- 3.7 in (94 mm) graphic LCD with LED backlight
- IEC1010 CAT III 600 V safety rating in a durable enclosure
- Compatible with power clamps from various manufacturers
