Packet Power
Multi-Circuit Monitor BGS16 User Manual V2.0
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SECTION 2: OVERVIEW
The BGS16 is a power monitoring system designed for installation on select panelboard
circuits or input feeds, high energy loads such as generators, HVAC equipment and
switchgear. The system transmits the monitoring information via a wireless mesh network to
one or more Packet Power Ethernet Gateway (“Gateway”) devices.
Supported Voltage Service Types
The BGS16 comes pre-wired for use with one of the following service types:
120V and 230-240V single-phase (L + N + ground)
208V single-phase (L + L + ground)
277V single-phase (L + N + ground)
208/120V three-phase wye (3-wire + N + ground)
208V three-phase delta (3-wire + ground)
240/120V split-phase (2-wire + N + ground)
415/240V three-phase wye (3-wire + N + ground)
480/277V three-phase wye (3-wire + N + ground)
Ensure that the type of voltage service that is present in the equipment you are monitoring
matches the type indicated on the label of the BGS16. The BGS16 cannot be used on 480V
equipment if access to N is not present nor on 600/347V circuits. The BGS16 is powered
from the voltage source it is monitoring.
Current Transformers
The BGS16 is preconfigured for use with split core CTs with rated amperage of 15A to
4000A and 333mV output or Rogowski coil sensors supporting 100A to 4000A. Split core
CTs can be safely used on circuits up to 120% of their nominal rating (for example a 100A
CT can be used on circuits up to 120A).
Use of the CTs on circuits with greater than maximum load will result in degraded accuracy
and damage to the CTs. CTs should not be removed from conductors while under load. Once
installed on a conductor that has load present, the CT must be connected to the BGS16.
Failure to do so will create a safety hazard and result in damage to the CT.
Split core CTs include 24 AWG 600V twisted pair leads that terminate in the CT
Interconnect Board. The CT Interconnect Board is connected to the BGS16 using the
provided CT Interconnect Cable (shielded ribbon cable).