PQube 3 Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
7
2.1
What is a PQube® 3? ......................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1
What does my PQube 3 record? .................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2
What kind of software do I need? ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3
Which configurations are supported? ......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.4
How do I power my PQube 3? ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.5
How do I communicate with my PQube 3? ................................................................................................. 8
2.2
How Is Your PQube 3 Different? ....................................................................................... 9
2.3
Overview of PQube 3 Ports, Connections, and Controls ................................................. 10
2.4
Choosing Modules .......................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1
Power your PQube 3 from 100~240Vac .................................................................................................... 12
2.4.2
Backup your PQube 3 during a power outage ........................................................................................... 12
2.4.3
Measure the 1A or 5A secondary wires of external current transformers............................................... 13
2.4.4
Measure Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 13
2.4.5
Synchronize your PQube 3 to GPS time ..................................................................................................... 14
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Installing Your PQube 3
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3.1
Installation Guide ............................................................................................................ 15
3.1.1
Disconnect mains prior to servicing ........................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2
Mount your PQube 3 properly and securely ............................................................................................. 15
3.1.3
Include overcurrent protection and a disconnecting device ..................................................................... 16
3.1.4
Protect the operator from the hazardous terminals ................................................................................. 16
3.1.5
Connect your PQube 3 to the power supply ............................................................................................. 18
3.1.6
Connecting the wires .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.7
Connect mains AC voltage wires ................................................................................................................ 22
3.1.8
Protect antenna terminals from lightning ................................................................................................. 23
3.1.9
Installing Your PM1 Power Supply Module ............................................................................................... 23
3.1.10
Installing Your UPS Module ........................................................................................................................ 23
3.1.11
Installing Current Transformers (CTs) ........................................................................................................ 24
3.1.12
Connecting the ENV2 environmental probes ............................................................................................ 27
3.1.13
Installing Your MS1 Sync Module (GPS option) ......................................................................................... 27
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