RS PRO IPM3600 is a great value 3-phase power analyser for portable measurement and diagnosing power problems in electrical installations and power circuits within public mains supplies. The software allows the power analyser to: communicate with a PC via the USB port; upload data from the tester and store to the PC hard disk; display recorded reading in a graphical format on the PC; convert the recorded data into Excel format for analysis; display signal harmonics in graphical format on the PC; clear the data readings stored in the tester.


Problems that can occur due to power quality problems include automatic resets, data errors, equipment failures, memory loss and overheating electrical distribution systems. These problems in workplaces have a negative impact on production, can damage sensitive equipment and increase costs. Bad power quality can also increase energy consumption.

Power quality analysers are multi-function instruments that measure and test various things such as direct current, alternating current, AC-voltage, DC-voltage, harmonics and much more depending on the model. The data can then be logged and analysed with the software supplied with the device. Areas include:

• Electrical installations


• Power circuits


• Analysing and troubleshooting power quality issues


• Improving power efficiency


• Managing energy costs


• Analysing harmonics


• Optimising power system performance


• Improving power quality


• Analysing system data to design optimal upgrades

What is meant by power quality problems?


Power quality refers to the ability of electrical equipment to consume the energy being supplied to it in other words to provide stable power. There can be various power quality issues and the most common include electrical harmonics, poor power factor, voltage instability and imbalance impact on the efficiency of electrical equipment.

User manual, software on CD Rom, deluxe carrying case, AA 1.5 V battery (x8), AC adapter (110 V > 12 V ; 220 V > 12 V), current clamp transducer (x4, cable length 3 m), crocodiles test leads (blue, yellow, red, black - wire length 3 m)