
10 Diagnostic Tools and Frequently Asked Questions
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10.1 Diagnostic
Tools
Several diagnostic tools built into the Series 3300/3500 meter should be utilized to ensure the meter and
CTs are installed correctly and functioning properly.
1.
Energy Flow arrow (see Section 4.1, Figure 10) – Indicates direction of ‘energy flow‘ on
amperage and kW screens.
a.
For mono-directional metering applications the Energy Flow arrow should
always point to the right.
If an Amperage or kW screen shows the arrow pointing to
the left a current transformer may be installed backwards or on the wrong phase, or
CT connections at the meter may be reversed or on the wrong phase. See Hookup
Diagrams in Figures 8 and 9 for correct wiring and CT orientations.
b. Blinking “A” on the Amperage screens – Indicates reverse energy flow.
c.
The Series 3300/3500 meter indicates reverse energy direction with the Energy Flow
arrow and blinking Amperage and phase indicator icons when CTs are
oriented backwards.
2.
Power Factor Screens – Except in rare circumstances where predominantly inductive loads are
metered, Power Factor values should be between -0.5 and +0.5. An absolute value less than 0.5
indicates CTs installed on the wrong phase or backwards. Recheck wiring and CT orientations
against the appropriate Hookup Diagram shown in Figures 8 and 9.
10.2 Frequently
Asked
Questions
Q: Can I use the Series 3300/3500 meter on a single phase 3-wire system?
A: The meter should not be used in this configuration. The per-phase energy, power, voltage and amperage
values in this configuration will be correct; however the Line-to-Line voltage will be calculated for a 3phase
system, and will not represent the actual L-L voltage.
Q: Can I use the S3300/S3500 meter in a 3 phase corner grounded delta configuration?
A: Yes. The meter must be installed with the neutral terminal disconnected. Note: Line-to-Neutral voltages
will be reported for a virtual neutral. (e.g. L-L=480V, L-N=277)
Q: Can I use the S3300/S3500 meter in a 3 phase center tapped (high side) delta configuration?
A: The meter should not be used in this configuration. The per-phase energy, power, voltage and amperage
values in this configuration will be correct, however the Line-to-Line voltage will be calculated for a balanced
3phase system, and will not represent the actual L-L voltage. If the neutral is not connected, the Line-to-
Line voltages will be reported for a virtual neutral. (e.g. L-L=240V, L-N=139)
Q: Can I route voltage input wires and current sensing leads through the same conduit?
A: Yes. CTs must have 18 AWG or heavier wires with proper VAC insulation rating (check local
electrical code).
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