MAKE ENERGY USAGE SMARTER
Accuenergy
(Canada) Inc.
2 Lansing Square, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8, Canada 1-877-721-8908 |
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AcuCT R Series CT Installation Guide
Inlcuded with AcuCT R Series CT:
3.5 ft leads
3* screws and screw caps
Disconnect power supply before making electrical connections.
Warning:
Current Transformers (CTs) should be installed by trained electrician or technician.
Warning:
The secondary circuit of a CT should not be opened when current is flowing through the primary circuit.
Warning:
Installation Steps:
Press the two buttons to open the CT hinge.
Install the CT around the conductor to be measured. Verify the CT is installed with the CT label reading 'P1' or
'S1' facing towards the wire direction of the source.
Similarly verify that the CT is installed with the CT label reading 'P2' or 'S2' facing towards the wire direction
of the load.
The CT direction is also indicated by the arrow on the label of the CT. The arrow indicates the direction of the
current flow.
Close the CT hinge, a 'clicking' or 'snapping' noise will indicate that the CT is closed properly.
Mount CT using mounting clips.
Connect leads to the CT terminals
Connect the CT lead that is connected on the 'S1' side of the CT to the 'I11' terminal on the Acuvim meter or the
(+) terminal if using another meter.
Connect the CT lead that is connected on the 'S2' side of the CT to the 'I12' terminal of the Acuvim meter or the (-
) terminal if using another meter.
Repeat steps if using more than one CT.
Mounting on a Busbar or Cable:
Place the screw caps at the end of the screws
Position the washer on the screw to the desired position on the screw
Insert washer into the small opening located near the window of the CT so that the screw cap is touching busbar/cable.
Ensure that the screw caps are firmly securing the busbar and cable.
