Novatech Bitronics PowerPlex II, User Manual

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ML0044B December 1, 2017 Copyright 2017 Bitronics, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
POWERPLEX II MANUAL SET ................................................................................................................. 6
VERSION HISTORY (ABRIDGED) ........................................................................................................... 6
CERTIFICATION........................................................................................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................... 7
WARRANTY AND ASSISTANCE ............................................................................................................. 7
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION ........................................................... 8
COPYRIGHT NOTICE ............................................................................................................................... 8
TRADEMARKS .......................................................................................................................................... 8
SAFETY SECTION .................................................................................................................................... 9
Health and safety ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Explanation of symbols and labels ........................................................................................................... 9
WARNING: EMISSIONS – CLASS A DEVICE (EN55011) ................................................................... 11
DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL .................................................................................................. 11
1.0 DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 13
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 13
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Digital I/O (optional) – Extended Chassis only ................................................................................ 20
1.4.1 Inputs ........................................................................................................................................ 20
1.4.2 Outputs ..................................................................................................................................... 21
1.5 Standards and Certifications ........................................................................................................... 23
1.5.1 Revenue ................................................................................................................................... 23
1.6 Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 24
2.0 PHYSICAL CONSTRUCTION & MOUNTING .................................................................................. 27
2.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 33
2.2 Initial Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 33
2.3 Protective Ground/Earth Connections ............................................................................................. 33
2.4 Overcurrent Protection ..................................................................................................................... 33
2.4.1 Overcurrent Protection - Voltage Signal Measurement Inputs (VTs) ........................................ 33
2.4.2 Overcurrent Protection – DC PWR (Low Voltage DC Power) ................................................... 33
2.4.3 Overcurrent Protection – AUX PWR (Universal - High Range Power Supply) ........................ 34
2.5 Supply/Mains Disconnect – AUX PWR (Universal – Hi Range Power Supply) ............................... 34
2.6 Instrument Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 34
2.7 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 34
3.0 CONNECTIONS & WIRING .............................................................................................................. 35
3.1 Auxiliary Power ................................................................................................................................ 35
3.1.1 Specifications (per section 1.3) ................................................................................................ 35
3.2 VT Inputs – VA, VB, VC, VN (See Appendix A1 and Section 1.3) ................................................. 36
3.3 CT Inputs – IA, IB, IC (See Appendix A1 and section 1.3) .............................................................. 36
3.4 Ethernet – with built in port switches ............................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Network settings ....................................................................................................................... 37
3.4.2 Indicators – Ethernet (ACT) LEDs ............................................................................................ 39
3.4.3 Firmware upgrades and saving and loading configuration files – Ethernet service port .......... 39
3.5 Optional Serial Port (option includes Digital IO) – Extended Chassis Only ..................................... 41