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Observe the following instructions, or permanent damage to the meter may occur.
The ION 8000 series meter offers a range of hardware options that affect input
ratings. The ION 8000 series meter's serial number label lists all equipped
options. Applying current levels incompatible with the current inputs will
permanently damage the meter. This document provides installation
instructions applicable to each hardware option.
The ION 8000 series meter's chassis ground must be properly connected to the
switchgear earth ground for the noise and surge protection circuitry to function
correctly. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
Terminal screw torque: Barrier‐type (current, voltage, and relay terminal screws:
1.35 Nm (1.00 ft‐lbs.) max. Captured‐wire type (digital inputs/outputs,
communications, power supply: 0.90 Nm (0.66 ft‐lbs.) max.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the ION 8000 series
optional internal modem is 0.6. Connection to the ION 8000 series internal modem
should be made via an FCC Part 68 compliant telephone cord (not supplied). The
ION 8000 series cannot be used on a public coin phone service or party line
services.
Network Compatibility Notice for the Internal Modem
The internal modem in meters equipped with this option is compatible with the
telephone systems of most countries in the world, with the exception of Australia
and New Zealand. Use in some countries may require modification of the internal
modem's initialization strings. If problems using the modem on your phone
system occur, please contact Power Measurement Technical Support.
Standards Compliance
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