2.3.3: EN 50160 Flicker
The Nexus® 1272 meter provides EN50160 Flicker evaluation in Instantaneous, Short Term and Long
Term forms. For a detailed explanation of Flicker, see Chapter 14 of this manual.
2.3.4: Display Screens
The Nexus® 1262/1272 meter features a built-in graphical back-lit
FSTN LCD display with extended temperature voltage compensa-
tion. This allows you to view energy data and to gather circuit diag-
nostic data such as voltage, current, harmonics and phasor informa-
tion. This display is easily programmable. An example of a pro-
grammed screen is shown here. The Programmable Display is
covered in detail in Chapter 3 of this manual.
2.3.5: Additional Switches
The Nexus® 1262/1272 meter has additional switches & signals that help in using the unit (Fig. 2.1).
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The Infrared Test Pulse can be set to pulse for +Watt-hour, -Watt-hour, +VAR-hour,
-VAR-hour and VA-hour. The pulse uses a time-modulated pulse integration which allows
the pulse to be accurate during short duration pulse tests. The pulse integration uses
industry-accepted reference standards.
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The Mode Switch (magnetic reed switch) uses a magnet to switch operating modes.
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The Test Button.
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The Reset Button.
2.3.6: Nexus
External Output Modules
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A variety of optional analog or digital Output modules mount externally to the Nexus® 1262/1272
Socket Meter. The Nexus® 1262/1272 Unit DOES NOT SUPPLY POWER TO Output Modules.
Use a power supply, such as EIG PSIO, to power optional Output Modules. See Chapter 10 for details
on installation and use of the Nexus® External Output Modules.
2.3.6.1: Optional P40N, P41N and P43N LED Remote Displays
The Nexus® 1262/1272 Socket Meter features a back-lit LCD display built into the face of the meter.
In addition, Electro Industries offers four optional external displays, each powered by a power supply
(such as the PSIO). The P40N, P41N and P43N are LED displays which provide easy-to-use access to
information stored in the meter when an additional display is required for remote access. See Chapter 9
for further details.
2.3.6.2: Optional P60N Touch Screen Remote Display
The P60N is the Touch Screen Display which also provides easy access to meter readings and data when
an additional display is required. The P60N presents this data on a graphical touch screen.The P60N
requires an additional power source, such as the PSIO. See Chapter 9 for further details.
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