Dent PowerScout 12 HD User manual
PowerScout™ 12/24/48 HD
Multi-Circuit Power Meter
Quick Start Guide
FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
This Quick Start Guide provides a general overview for basic installation. For more in-depth information and troubleshooting steps, please refer to the full Operator’s Guide for your meter.
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2. Mount
Use the enclosure as a template to mark mounting
holes
Note: Mechanical specications and drawings are
found in the Operator’s Guide.
#8 Fastener
x4
Not Provided
2
1. Remove covers
Loosen top cover screws (x4) [Note: Screws are captured
in the case.] Remove the High Voltage Cover Screws (x2).
[Note: These screws are NOT captured; do not lose.]
1
x4
x2
▪Attach 1” EMT Conduit ttings (or reducer bushing)
▪Attach exible Conduit
▪Plug unused holes with blanking plugs (provided)
3. Connect
3
Communication Wiring
Current
Transformers
Power Wiring
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
ENERGIZE METER WITH VOLTAGE COVER REMOVED.
FOLLOW ALL STATE AND FEDERAL ELECTRICAL
CODES.
▪Using 14 AWG THHN, 600VAC rated wire, connect the
voltage leads (L1, L2, L3, and N) as necessary to the
meter through a dedicated disconnect or circuit breaker.
DO NOT EXCEED 346V L-N or 600V L-L.
▪Mark the circuit breaker as “PowerScout Meter”
4. Connect AC voltage wires
4
N
VIN1 VIN2
Meter is IP30 (TouchSāf™) with internal cover installed.
5. Re-attach high voltage cover
5
Use only 333.3mV (1/3 V) output CTs or DENT RōCoils.
6. Connect CT & communications wiring
6
Ethernet USB RS-485
White (+)
Black or Brown (-)
Bare (RŌCoil) (S)
WIRING
iThe PowerScout HD Meter uses the Neutral terminal as a voltage reference. For
systems without a neutral conductor, connect a wire from the N terminal to ground.
iThe PowerScout HD Meter is internally powered through
the voltage between L1 and L2. For Single Phase
installations, where no L2 exists, connect a jumper from N
to L2. This connection provides power to the meter while
maintaining Neutral as the metering voltage reference. NL1 L2 L3
HIGH VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. LIFE THREATENING
VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
iThese diagrams show the wiring conguration for the Service Types available in the
Service drop-down list under “Meter Setup;
Service
” in ViewPoint HD Software.
CONNECTING VOLTAGE WIRING AND CTs TO THE METER
This image shows how to connect CTs to the PowerScout HD Meter for Three Phase services. For
other service types (Single Phase and Split Phase), see the Operator’s Guide. Three Phase loads are
shown on the left only for illustration and may be used on the right as well. All meter elements are fully
congurable and interchangeable.
EXAMPLE 1
Wiring the PowerScout in a 3-Wire, Split Phase Service Panel
3-Wire, 1-Phase
used on MAINS
L1-N, L2-N
RōCoil CTs Shown
Single Phase
110 VAC Plug Loads
L1-N or L2-N
Split Core CTs Shown
Connect the Neutral
wire to VIN 1, N
terminal on the
PSHD Meter
Meter is powered
from L1 to L2 on the
VIN 1 connector
Label as Meter
Disconnect
METER DISCONNECT
Single Phase
220 VAC Load
L1-L2
3-Wire, 1-Phase
Split Load
L1-N, L2-N
TYPICAL LOADS:
Single Phase L1-N or L2-N 110 VAC: Lighting, Appliance, or Living Zone
Single Phase L1-L2 220 VAC: Water Heater or Equipment with no Neutral wire.
Split Phase L1-L2 220 VAC: Service Entrance, Dryers, or Equipment with Neutral wire.
EXAMPLE 2
Wiring the PowerScout in a 4-Wire, 3-Phase Service Panel
4-Wire, 3-Phase
Mains Monitoring
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N
RōCoil CTs Shown
Meter Power
Connect All Phases to
the VIN 1 Terminals
Label as Meter
Disconnect
3-Wire, 3-Phase
DELTA Load
No Possibility of
Neutral Current
Two CTs on L1 and L3
Connect the Neutral
Wire to the VIN 1
Neutral Terminal on
the PSHD Meter
4-Wire, 3-Phase
WYE Load with
Neutral Current
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N
Single Phase
Branch Load
L1-N
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METER DISCONNECT
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CURRENT TRANSFORMER BASICS
To ensure safety and maintain UL listings, use only CTs provided by DENT
Instruments.
▪Do not use on services greater than 600VAC
▪CTs are 333.3 mV (1/3 V) output voltage, or DENT RōCoil
▪Select CTs of appropriate current range for the circuit (5-120% of CT
rating recommended)
▪Ensure arrow points towards load (or as instructed by CT label)
▪Place CT on rst conductor of voltage reference. Example: for L1-L2
circuits without neutral, place CT on L1
▪Observe wiring color and polarity: For millivolt CTs, the white wire is (+)
and the black wire is (-). For RōCoils, the white is (+), brown is (-), and the
bare, shield wire connects to the terminal marked “S”
POWERSCOUT 12
1. Alarm Output
2. Ethernet
3. USB
4. RS-485
5. 12V Out (2W)
6. Mounting Hole
7. Display
8. Navigation Buttons
9. Voltage Connection
10. 1” EMT Conduit
Connection (x5)
11. Pulse Inputs (4 total)
12. CT Inputs (12 total)
13. High Voltage Cover
(IP30)
14. Mounting Plate
15. ABS Plastic Enclosure
14
15
11
12
Pictured with High Voltage TouchSāf Cover removed.
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7
8
9
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10
13
14
15
16
1. Pulse Input 1
2. Pulse Input 2
3. Ethernet
4. USB
5. 12V Out (2W)
6. RS-485
7. Alarm Output
8. CT Inputs (24 or 48)
9. Display
10. Navigation Buttons
11. Voltage Input 1
12. Voltage Input 2
13. Mounting Plate
(Optional)
14. High Voltage Cover
(IP30)
15. 1” EMT Conduit
Connection (x6)
16. ABS Plastic Enclosure
POWERSCOUT 24/48
1 2 3 4 5 6 8
11 12
10
9
7
Pictured on
Mounting Plate
with High Voltage
TouchSāf Cover
removed.
Top edge
detail
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WARNING
▪RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH. CAREFULLY READ AND
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
▪THIS METER MAY CONTAIN LIFE THREATENING VOLTAGES. RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. USER MUST DISCONNECT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE
WIRING BEFORE SERVICING THE METER WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE COVER REMOVED.
▪TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH, TURN OFF ALL POWER SUPPLYING EQUIPMENT
BEFORE WORKING ON OR INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT. USE PROPERLY RATED VOLTAGE
SENSING DEVICE TO CONFIRM POWER IS OFF.
▪FOLLOW SAFE ELECTRICAL WORK PRACTICES. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES.
▪THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL
PERSONNEL WITH THE REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
▪PRODUCT MAY USE MULTIPLE VOLTAGE/POWER SOURCES. BE SURE ALL SOURCES
OF POWER HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED BEFORE SERVICING.
▪DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS PRODUCT FOR VOLTAGE INDICATION.
DO NOT EXCEED 346V Line-to-Neutral or 600V Line-to-Line. This meter is equipped to
monitor loads up to 346V L-N. Exceeding this voltage will cause damage to the meter
and danger to the user. Always use a Potential Transformer (PT) for voltages in excess
of 346V L-N or 600V L-L. The PowerScout HD is a 600 Volt Over Voltage Category III
device.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Denotes caution. See full Operator’s Guide for description of the meanings.
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation.
DENOTES HIGH VOLTAGE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. LIFE THREATENING VOLTAGES
MAY BE PRESENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Contains additional information pertinent to the current subject.
i
1. Connect a powered, or unpowered, PowerScout meter to a USB port of your computer
with a USB A to USB B cable (provided). [Note: The PC will power the meter for setup even
without AC mains power connected.]
2. Launch the ViewPoint HD application and, when prompted, click “Connect over USB”
3. The meter will now be communicating with the PC
4. Use ViewPoint HD to congure the meter and view real-time data to verify the installation is
wired correctly
SETUP THE METER WITH A PC
The meter can also be setup without using ViewPoint HD and instead using a web
browser. Plug in the USB cable and set the browser to 169.254.1.5.
i
USB-B
USB-A
NAVIGATING THE METER’S DISPLAY
VIEW COMMUNICATIONS
REAL-TIME VALUES
VIEW METER SETUP
VERIFY INSTALLATION
LOG IN / OUT
ABOUT METER
VIEW COMMUNICATIONS
REAL-TIME VALUES
VIEW METER SETUP
VERIFY INSTALLATION
LOG IN / OUT
ABOUT METER
PROTOCOL: BACNET
BAUD RATE: 9600
BITS: 8N1
ELEMENT A CHANNELS
V 100 101 99.9
A 23.2 22.9 22.0
KW 2.0 2.0 2.0
ELEMENT A CHANNELS
KVA 100 110 111
KVAR 100 -110 123
KWH 1234 *** 100
USING THE LCD SCREEN
Use the arrow keys to move from one menu display to the next. The ENTER button is used to make
a change. Note that changes to the meter conguration are limited to the communication interface
when using the LCD. If additional changes (such as CT type) are required, they must be made using
either ViewPoint HD software or web server interface.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.DENTinstruments.com
1.800.388.0770
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Mounting
Plate
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