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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter Central de medida de la serie 800 Centrale de mesure de la série 800 PM820, PM850, PM870 63230-500-224A1 6/2006 Installation manual Retain for future use. Manual de instalacion Consérvese para futuras consultas. Manuel d’installation...
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HAZARD CATEGORIES AND SPECIAL SYMBOLS Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
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CLASS A FCC STATEMENT 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.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1—TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION ..........1 About This Manual .
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Table of Contents 6/2006 RS232 Mode ............45 CHAPTER 6—OPERATION .
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 1—Introduction CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION About This Manual This instruction manual explains how to install and set up a ® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter. Unless otherwise noted, the information contained in this manual refers to the following Power Meters: •...
SMS. NOTE: For additional information, download the reference manual at powerlogic.com. Select your country > Literature > Meters > Series 800 Power Meter > Instructional > PM800 Reference Manual. Table 1 – 1: Power Meter Models Supported By SMS...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 1—Introduction Power Meter Hardware Figure 1 – 1: Parts of the Series 800 Power Meter Bottom View Back View Table 1 – 2: Parts of the Power Meter Part Description Control power supply Connection for control power to the power meter.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 1—Introduction 6/2006 Power Meter Without Display Figure 1 – 2: Parts of the Series 800 Power Meter without display Bottom View Back View Table 1 – 3: Parts of the Series 800 Power Meter Without Display No.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 1—Introduction Power Meter With Remote Display NOTE: The remote display (PM8RD) is used with a power meter without a display. See “Power Meter Without Display” on page EN–4 for the parts of the power meter without a display.
6/2006 Power Meter Parts and Accessories Table 1 – 5: Power Meter Parts and Accessories Model Number Description Square D Merlin Gerin Power Meters ➀ ➀ PM820 PM820MG ➁ ➁ Power Meter with Integrated Display PM850 PM850MG ➂ ➂ PM870 PM870MG ➀...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 1—Introduction Box Contents Table 1 – 6: Box contents based on model Model Description Box Contents • Power Meter with integrated display • Hardware kit (63230-500-16) containing: — Two retainer clips —...
Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 1—Introduction 6/2006 Features Table 1 – 7: Series 800 Power Meter Features PM820 PM850 PM870 True rms metering to the 63rd harmonic Accepts standard CT and PT inputs 600 volt direct connection on voltage inputs High accuracy —...
10.5. See “Identifying the Firmware Version” on page EN–56 for instructions on how to determine the firmware version. To download the latest firmware version, follow the steps below: 1. Using a web browser, go to http://www.powerlogic.com. 2. Select United States. 3. Click downloads.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 2—Safety Precautions CHAPTER 2—SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. For example, in the United States, see NFPA 70E.
Installation Considerations Table 3 – 1: Mounting Summary for Power Meter Models and Accessories Model Number Description Section Square D Merlin Gerin Power Meters PM820 PM820MG “Dimensions” on page EN–15 Power Meter with Integrated PM850 PM850MG Display “Mounting” on page EN–15...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 3—Installation 6/2006 • For European Community ( compliance, the disconnect circuit breaker must be placed within reach of the power meter and labeled: Disconnect Circuit Breaker for Power Meter. NOTE: The disconnect circuit breaker must be rated for the short circuit current at the connection points.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 3—Installation Power Meter With Integrated Display Dimensions Figure 3 – 1: Power Meter with integrated display dimensions 20 (0.78) for each 17.8 +0.8 option module (3.62) (0.70) –0.0 +0.8 –0.0 (3.62) 90.5...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 3—Installation 6/2006 Figure 3 – 2: Clearances for mounting a single power meter 106 (4.174) 20 (0.787) (0.197) (0.197) (5.354) 20 (0.787) Figure 3 – 3: Clearances for mounting multiple power meters...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 3—Installation Mounting a Power Meter with an Integrated Display 1. Refer to “Installation Considerations” on page EN–13, “Dimensions” on page EN–15, and “Mounting” on page EN–15. 2. Using the template included with the power meter, make a square cut-out 3.622 in.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 3—Installation 6/2006 Replacing Analog Meters CAUTION ESD-SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT You must ground yourself and discharge any static charge before removing or attaching the display. Failure to follow this instruction can result in equipment damage.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 3—Installation 6/2006 Power Meter Without Display DIN Rail Mounting 1. Refer to “Installation Considerations” on page EN–13. 2. Place the power meter so that the slot in the base rests on one edge of the DIN rail and snap it into place securely.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 3—Installation Power Meter With Remote Display This section explains how to install a remote display and a remote display adapter. A Power Meter without a display (PM8XXU models) can be used with a remote display kit (PM8RD).
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 3—Installation 6/2006 PM8RDA Installation CAUTION ESD-SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT You must ground yourself and discharge any static charge before removing or attaching the display. Failure to follow this instruction can result in equipment damage.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 3—Installation PM8RD Dimensions and Mounting Options NOTE: Refer to “Installation Considerations” on page EN–13, “Dimensions” on page EN–15, and “Mounting” on page EN–15 for additional information DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, OR ARC FLASH •...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 4—Wiring CHAPTER 4—WIRING Introduction This chapter explains how to make the wiring connections for the power meter. The following symbols are used in the diagrams: Table 4 – 1: Wiring Diagram Symbols...
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 4—Wiring 6/2006 Supported System Types Table 4 – 2: Voltages Less Than or Equal to 347Vac L-N/600Vac L-L, Direct Connect No PTs Single- or Two-Phase Wiring Voltage Connections Meter Configuration Number of...
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 4—Wiring 6/2006 Wiring Diagrams DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. For example, in the United States, see NFPA 70E.
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® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 4—Wiring Figure 4 – 1: 1-Phase Line-to-Neutral 2-Wire Figure 4 – 2: 2-Phase Line-to-Line 2-Wire System System 1 CT 1 CT L1 L2 N L1 VL-L=< 600V PM800 PM800 NOTES: NOTES: •...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 4—Wiring 6/2006 Figure 4 – 5: 3-Phase 3-Wire 3 CT no PT Figure 4 – 6: 3-Phase 4-Wire Wye Direct Voltage Input Connection 3 CT L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 VL-L=<600V...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 4—Wiring 6/2006 Figure 4 – 12: Direct Connect Control Power Figure 4 – 13: Direct Connect Control Power (Phase to Phase) (Phase to Neutral) Phase to Phase only when Phase to Neutral only when voltage<415 ±...
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® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 4—Wiring Figure 4 – 16: Standard Input/Output Wiring Overcurrent Protective Device (not supplied) ≤ 100 mA Digital Output / Pulse Output KY is a solid state pulse output Power Source rated for 250 VDC max. or 3 - 250 Vdc 220 Vac max.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 5—Communications 6/2006 Figure 5 – 1: Power meters with integrated displays connected to a PC serial port through the onboard 2-wire RS485 port 1 to 32 power meters RS232/485 Modbus RTU 2-...
6/2006 Chapter 5—Communications 2-wire Devices To daisy-chain the power meter to another 2-wire POWERLOGIC device, wire the power meter’s RS485 communications terminals to the matching communications terminals of the next device. In other words, wire the + terminal of the power meter to the + terminal of the next device, wire –...
Terminate only the last device on the link. If a link has only one device, terminate that device. • Some POWERLOGIC devices use a removable communications connector. If the last device on the communications link is not a power meter, refer to the instruction bulletin for that device for termination instructions.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 5—Communications Connecting to a 4-Wire Daisy Chain (CM2000) When wiring a power meter to a 4-wire daisy chain supporting a CM2000, you will need to use a 4- to 2-wire converter.
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 5—Communications 6/2006 Figure 5 – 6: Connect Power Meters with integrated displays to a 4-wire daisy chain (Series 2000 Circuit Monitor) 3090MCT485 Belden 8723 or Terminator equivalent Kilo Kilo Kilo Mega Mega...
More devices can be daisy-chained when a signal repeater is used. Refer to the instruction bulletin that ships with your Ethernet Gateway for more information and installation procedures. Figure 5 – 7: Power meters connected to Ethernet using a POWERLOGIC Ethernet Gateway POWERLOGIC Network Server...
1,524 m (5,000 ft.) 762 m (2,500 ft.) NOTE: Distances listed should be used as a guide only and cannot be guaranteed for non-POWERLOGIC devices. Refer to the master device’s documentation for any additional distance limitations. Power Meter With Remote Display Connections...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 5—Communications RS232 Mode To connect the power meter to a computer, follow the instructions below: 1. Make the RS232 connections from the PM8RDA serial RS232 port on the computer to the RS232 port on the PM8RDA.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 6—Operation CHAPTER 6—OPERATION This section explains how to use a display with a power meter. For a list of all power meter models using an integrated display or a remote display, see Table 1 – 5 on page EN–6.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 6—Operation 6/2006 below . To cycle through the menu items in a menu list, press the ###: button below (see Figure 6 – 1). NOTE: Each time you read “press” in this manual, press and release the appropriate button beneath the menu item.
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® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 6—Operation Figure 6 – 2: Abbreviated List of PM820(RD), PM850(RD), and PM870(RD) Menu Items LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 AMPS (I) PHASE UNBAL VOLTS (U-V) V L-L V L-N PWR (PQS) PHASE...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 7—Minimum Setup CHAPTER 7—MINIMUM SETUP Set Up the Power Meter This section explains how to setup a Power Meter using a display. To configure a Power Meter without a display use System Manager Software (SMS).
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 7—Minimum Setup 6/2006 Set Up PTs ###: 1. Press until METER is visible. 2. Press METER. 04 2!4)/ 3. Press PT. 3#!,% 4. Enter the SCALE value: x1, x10, x100, NO PT (for direct connect).
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 7—Minimum Setup Set Up the Meter System Type ###: 1. Press until METER is visible. 2. Press METER. 0(!3% 3934%- ###: 3. Press until SYS is visible. 7)2% 4. Press SYS.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 7—Minimum Setup 6/2006 Power Meter With Remote Display Communications Setup Comm1 Setup ###: 1. Press until COMMS (communications) is visible. #/-- 3%450 2. Press COMM1 (communications). 3. Select the protocol: MB.RTU (Modbus -"245...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting CHAPTER 8—MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction This chapter describes information related to maintenance of your power meter. The power meter does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If the power meter requires service, contact your local sales representative.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6/2006 Power Meter Memory The power meter uses its nonvolatile memory to retain all data and metering configuration values. Under the operating temperature range specified for the power meter, this nonvolatile memory has an expected life of up to 100 years.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting Viewing the Display in Different Languages The power meter can be set to use one of three different languages: English, French, and Spanish. Other languages are available. Please contact your local sales representative for more information about other language options.
® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6/2006 Technical Support Please refer to the Technical Support Contacts provided in the power meter shipping carton for a list of support phone numbers by country. Troubleshooting The information in Table 8 – 1 describes potential problems and their possible causes.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting Heartbeat LED The heartbeat LED helps to troubleshoot the power meter. The LED works as follows: • Normal operation — the LED flashes at a steady rate during normal operation.
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Chapter 8—Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6/2006 Table 8 – 1: Troubleshooting Verify that the power meter is grounded as Power meter is grounded incorrectly. described in “Grounding the Power Meter” in the installation manual.
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Appendix A—Specifications APPENDIX A—SPECIFICATIONS Power Meter Specifications Table A – 1: Specifications Current Inputs (Each Channel) Current Range 0 –10 A ac Nominal Current 5 A ac Withstand: Continuous 15 A 10 sec/hr...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Appendix A—Specifications 6/2006 Table A – 1: Specifications Sampling Technique Zero blind (takes samples from every cycle) Samples per cycle Harmonic Resolution Metered Values 63rd harmonic Waveform Capture (PM850, PM870) Capture Initiation Manual or alarm...
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® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Appendix A—Specifications Table A – 1: Specifications Control Power AC Control Power Operating Range 115–415 ±10% Vac Burden 15 VA maximum with options Frequency 45–67 Hz, 350–450 Hz Ride Through 45 ms at 120 Vac...
® 63230-500-224A1 PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 6/2006 Index INDEX 2-wire Modbus or Jbus EN– of power meter EN–55 megger testing EN–55 address memory 4-wire devices EN–37 device address EN–60 power meter memory EN–56 to a CM2000 EN–39 menu EN–48 data log baud rate EN–60...
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® PowerLogic Series 800 Power Meter 63230-500-224A1 Index 6/2006 models EN–6, EN–13 setup EN–52, EN–53 remote display system types EN–26 dimensions EN–21 mounting EN–23–EN–24 technical support EN–58 setup EN–51 termination with display last device EN–38 parts EN–5 testing dielectric (hi-pot) test EN–55 without display megger test EN–55...
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