Packet Power
Multi-Circuit Monitor BGS16 User Manual V2.0
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Start Up
The BGS16 ships fully preconfigured. Once power is supplied, the system will automatically
connect to any Gateway that is within range and set to the same radio zone.
Each BGS16 contains two component meters. Each meter has LEDs that glow when powered
on. The cover of the BGS16 allows viewing the LEDs making it possible to verify that both
component meters are powered up and that the lights on both units are flashing in a
consistent manner.
Each BGS16 has a unique 16-digit ID number that can be found on a label located on the
outside of the unit in the top left corner. Each component meter also has a unique 16-digit ID
number on the meter’s front label. Once the meter makes a wireless connection to a Gateway,
the readings from that meter can be accessed via the Gateway’s console.
Packet Power provides documentation that is unique to each BGS16 and associates each CT
to its component meter. See Appendix for sample. This documentation is required in order to
access readings using protocols such as SNMP or Modbus. Customers using Packet Power’s
EMX application will be provided with panel maps to load into EMX.
At initial start-up, it is highly recommended to validate correct operations by placing a
known load on each circuit and verifying that the load is correctly reflected by the system,
first at the Gateway console to validate the physical connection, and then in the monitoring
application to validate the mapping logic.
Operation
Normal operation is characterized by the regular flow of monitoring data. This is typically
verified on a continual basis via the site’s monitoring application. Please consult the
monitoring application’s documentation for how to achieve this using your application.
To prevent damage to the BGS16, ensure power is
disconnected whenever abnormal or extreme
power conditions may exist such as during
infrastructure commissioning.
Instructions for accessing the Gateway console can be
found on the Packet Power web site:
https://dox.packetpower.com/Ethernet---Gateway---
