Remove the TouchS
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f™ high voltage cover and connect
voltage leads to the meter
PowerScout™ 3 HD
Single-Circuit Power Meter
Quick Start Guide
FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW - DIN RAIL MOUNT ENCLOSURE*
This Quick Start Guide provides a general overview for basic installation. For more in-depth information and troubleshooting steps, please refer to the full Operator’s Guide for your meter.
Rev062320
2.
Mount
Press the top edge of the meter’s DIN rail channel to
the DIN rail itself. Then push the meter
fi
rmly towards
the DIN rail until it clicks into place.
2
1.
Attach DIN Rail
Attach a section of T35 DIN rail within a suitable UL-approved
enclosure.
▪
Leave enough clearance for voltage, CT, and
communications wires to be routed within enclosure.
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UL-approved enclosure is customer supplied.
1
3.
Remove HV Cover
3
4.
Re-attach HV Cover
WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
ENERGIZE METER WITH VOLTAGE COVER REMOVED.
FOLLOW ALL STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
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Using 14 AWG THHN, 600VAC rated wire, connect the
voltage leads (L1, L2, L3, and N) as necessary to the
meter through a dedicated disconnect or circuit breaker.
DO NOT EXCEED 346V L-N or 600V L-L.
▪
Mark the circuit breaker as “PowerScout Meter”
4
Use only 333.3mV (1/3 V) output CTs or DENT R
ō
Coils.
5.
Connect CT & Communications
5
WIRING
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The PowerScout HD Meter uses the Neutral terminal as a voltage reference. For
systems without a neutral conductor, connect a wire from the N terminal to ground.
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The PowerScout HD Meter is internally powered through
the voltage between L1 and L2. For Single Phase
installations, where no L2 exists, connect a jumper from N
to L2. This connection provides power to the meter while
maintaining Neutral as the metering voltage reference.
N
L1
L2
L3
HIGH VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. LIFE THREATENING
VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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These diagrams show the wiring con
fi
guration for the Service Types available in the
Service drop-down list under “Meter Setup;
Service” in ViewPoint HD Software.
CONNECTING VOLTAGE WIRING AND CTs TO THE METER
This image below represent CT and voltage connections between the PowerScout 3 HD and
the common service types. For speci
fi
c wiring questions outside the scope of this document,
contact DENT technical support.
EXAMPLE 1
Wiring the PowerScout in a 3-Wire, Split Phase Service Panel
3-Wire, 1-Phase
used on MAINS
L1-N, L2-N
R
ō
Coil CTs Shown
Single Phase
110 VAC Plug Loads
L1-N or L2-N
Split Core CTs Shown
Connect the Neutral
wire to VIN 1, N
terminal on the
PSHD Meter
Meter is powered
from L1 to L2 on the
VIN 1 connector
Label as Meter
Disconnect
METER DISCONNECT
Single Phase
220 VAC Load
L1-L2
3-Wire, 1-Phase
Split Load
L1-N, L2-N
TYPICAL LOADS:
Single Phase L1-N or L2-N 110 VAC:
Lighting, Appliance, or Living Zone
Single Phase L1-L2 220 VAC:
Water Heater or Equipment with no Neutral wire.
Split Phase L1-L2 220 VAC:
Service Entrance, Dryers, or Equipment with Neutral wire.
4-WIRE, 3-PHASE WYE
3-WIRE, 3-PHASE DELTA
EXAMPLE 2
Wiring the PowerScout in a 4-Wire, 3-Phase Service Panel
4-Wire, 3-Phase
Mains Monitoring
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N
R
ō
Coil CTs Shown
Meter Power
Connect All Phases to
the VIN 1 Terminals
Label as Meter
Disconnect
3-Wire, 3-Phase
DELTA Load
No Possibility of
Neutral Current
Two CTs on L1 and L3
Connect the Neutral
Wire to the VIN 1
Neutral Terminal on
the PSHD Meter
4-Wire, 3-Phase
WYE Load with
Neutral Current
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N
Single Phase
Branch Load
L1-N
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METER DISCONNECT
TouchS
ā
f High Voltage Cover
T35 DIN Rail
T35 DIN Rail
35mm
7mm
DIN Rail
Channel
DIN Rail Tabs
Pull tabs with screwdriver to release.
White (+)
Black or Brown (
-
)
Bare (R
Ō
Coil) (S)
CT Connections (x3)
RS-485
Meter is IP30 (
TouchS
ā
f
™) with internal cover installed.
*For an installation overview of the Wall Mount Enclosure, see the full Operator’s Guide.
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