Operators Manual Single Phase Transformer Meter Available Stock Codes: 950-50HZ 950-60HZ Table of Contents Transformer Meter Specifi cations Safety Information Theory of Operation Radio Information Cleaning Transporting Battery Installation Steelhead License Key Steelhead System Requirements Steelhead Installation Installing Line to Neutral Installing LIne to Line Connect with USB Radio Confi...
The appropriate Personal Protection Equipment must be worn. Theory of Operation The SensorLink TMS unit gives precise information to quickly identify ineffi cient Transformer loading or power theft without the requirement of Advance Metering Infrastructure.
Package contains Lithium ion 2032 coin cell batteries. Handle with care. When package is damaged it can cause fi re. Special procedures should be followed; inspect the package and arrange repack by qualifi ed persons when required. Contact SensorLink at: +360-595-1000.
Battery Changing the Battery The TMS Transformer Meter is powered by the line. Two coin cell Lithium Ion batteries power the clock during momentary power disruptions and outages. The batteries need to be installed prior to installing a TMS in the fi eld. The batteries will provide clock backup for up to 14 days of outage.
License Key A License Key is required to operate Steelhead Software. A License Key is issued once the user's company email address has been validated by SensorLink. The standard License Key is valid for 365 days after the installation. Contact SensorLink to issue any new License Keys.
Installation: Line to Neutral Each sensor is individually labeled: 'LINE' and 'LINE/NEUTRAL'. The unit labeled 'LINE' must be installed on the main line, and the unit labeled 'Line/Neutral' must be installed on the Neutral. The unit labeled 'LINE' is identifi ed as "A" in Steelhead. The unit labeled 'LINE/ NEUTRAL' is identifi...
Installation: Line to Line Each sensor is individually labeled: 'LINE' and 'LINE/NEUTRAL'. When installing on Line-to-Line applications, either sensor can be put on either line. The unit labeled 'LINE' is identifi ed as "A" in Steelhead. The unit labeled 'LINE/ NEUTRAL' is identifi...
Connect with USB Radio The USB Radio will install the driver the fi rst time it is installed. To communicate with the TMS units, insert the USB Radio cable into the Laptop's user port. Open Steelhead from either the Desktop or Start Menu. Steelhead will show the communication device and TMS unit once both are within radio distance and are communicating.
Confi gure The TMS Unit has to be synchronized to the clock through the confi gure screen each time new batteries are installed. Select the Confi gure button to setup preferences. Confi gure Download Page 13...
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Confi guration...continued Serial Number: The serial number is defi ned at the time of manufacture and cannot be changed Name: Identify the TMS Unit with up to 16 characters Description: Enter a description of up to 46 characters. For example, you may want to note the TMS Unit's service location and the date range for the recordings TMS Connection Type: Select 'Line to Line' or 'Line to Neutral', per the Transformer style...
Download Selecting the Download button instructs Steelhead to begin downloading data from the TMS Unit. Confi gure Download The user is able to view the Recorder's confi guration, data, and progress as it is downloading in both a chart view and graph view. The download can be stopped at any time by clicking the red button.
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Continued...Download Name: This is the 16 Character Name setup in the Confi gure screen Description: This is the long description setup in the Confi gure screen Serial Number: This is the unit's serial number, assigned by the factory Battery Condition: The battery can report as GOOD, MARGINAL, or BAD. We recommend replacing the battery as soon as possible when MARGINAL or BAD.
Options Select the Options button on the download screen to change user preferences. Radio instruments remembered: Steelhead Software remembers TMS units in previous download sessions. This memory allows faster recognition in future communications. Select "Reset to Default" for Steelhead to forget the radios. Chart line thickness: The thickness of the graph lines can be changed by the user.
Graphing To graph the downloaded data, click the Graph Icon on the download screen. Graph Icon A second screen will open and display the data in graphical format. Report Options Select the units and measurement parameters to graph by clicking in the selection boxes.
Repaired, worked on, or altered, including removal of the front panel, by persons un au tho rized by SensorLink Corporation in such a manner as to injure, in SensorLink Cor po ra tion’s sole judg ment, the per for mance, sta bil i ty, or reliability of the in stru ment;...
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