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H8163-CB
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E in the USA, or applicable local codes.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
• Read, understand and follow the instructions before installing this product.
• Turn off all power supplying equipment before working on or inside the equipment.
• Use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS PRODUCT FOR VOLTAGE INDICATION
• Only install this product on insulated conductors.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
• This product is not intended for life or safety applications.
• Do not install this product in hazardous or classified locations.
• The installer is responsible for conformance to all applicable codes.
• Mount this product inside a suitable fire and electrical enclosure.
FCC PART 15 INFORMATION
NOTE: This equipment has been tested by the manufacturer 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.
Modifications to this product without the express authorization of
Veris Industries nullify this statement.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
H8163-CB Modbus Communication Board for H81xx Energy Meter
Z202879-0D
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
H8163-CB
Modbus Communication Board
for the H81xx Energy Meter
Installer Specifications
Communication Protocols
Connection:
RS-485
2-wire or 4-wire
Baud Rate
Parity
External Inputs:
Demand Syncronizing or Pulse Counting
Wiring:
Terminal Block Screw Torque
Environmental Conditions:
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity Range
Altitude of Operation
Agency Approvals
QUICK INSTALL
Observe precautions for handling static sensitive
devices to avoid damage to the circuitry that
is not covered under the factory warranty.
1. Disconnect power to the meter.
2. Set the DIP switches for appropriate network addressing.
3. Wire the communications terminals for 2-wire or 4-wire communication.
4. Disconnect power to the energy meter. Discharge static using an anti-static or
grounding strap.
5. Still using the anti-static strap, install the H8163-CB into the slot in the energy
meter until the board clicks into place.
6. Restore power to the meter.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Up to 63 devices
Field selectable
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud, selectable
None/Odd/Even, selectable
Field selectable
0.37 ft-lb (0.5 N·m) nominal/0.44 ft-lb (0.6 N·m) max.
0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
-40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
0 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
UL 3111 Cat. III pollution degree 2
Modbus RTU
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