Engineering Solutions F Series User manual

F Series
SINGLE-PHASE DIGITAL SWITCHBOARD MONITORS
FVA, FVD, FAA, FAD, FF, FT MODELS
User's Manual
Revision 1.9
September 22, 2017
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"The Leader in Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions"

F SERIES
Address: Electro Industries/GaugeTech
Division of E. I. Electronics, Inc.
1800 Shames Drive Westbury, New York 11590 U. S. A
For Customer or Technical Assistance, Repair and Calibration:
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail:[email protected]
Customer Support & Repair Service
Customer support is available 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Please have the
model, serial number and a detailed problem description available. If the problem concerns a particular
reading, please have all meter readings available. When returning any merchandise to E.I.G., an RMA (Return
Materials Authorization) number is required.
PRODUCT
WARRANTY:
Electro Industries/GaugeTech warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of shipment. During the warranty
period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be
defective.
To exercise this warranty, fax or call our customer service department. You will receive
prompt assistance and return instructions. Send the instrument, transportation prepaid, to
the address above. Repairs will be made and the instrument will be returned.
LIMITATION
OF
WARRANTY:
This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from unauthorized modification,
misuse, or use for any reason other than electrical power monitoring. This unit is
not to be used for primary over current protection. Any protection feature in this
unit is to be used for alarm or secondary protection only.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Electro
Industries/GaugeTech shall not be liable for any indirect, special or consequential
damages arising from any authorized or unauthorized use of any Electro Industries /
GaugeTech product.
STATEMENT
OF
CALIBRATION:
This instrument has been inspected and tested in accordance with specifications published
by Electro Industries/GaugeTech. The accuracy and calibration of this instrument are
traceable to the National Bureau of Standards through equipment which is calibrated at
planned intervals by comparison to certified standards.
DISCLAIMER: Information presented in this publication has been carefully checked for reliability;
however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this
document is subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT:
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information
storage or retrieval systems or any future forms of duplication, for any purpose
other than the purchaser's use, without the expressed written permission of Electro
Industries/GaugeTech, a division of E.I. Electronics, Inc.
Copyright (C) 2017Electro Industries/GaugeTech, Division of E. I. Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
F SERIES USER'S MANUAL
CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW 1
Section 1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Features 1
1.3 Choice of Models 2
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 4
Section 2.1 Easy Installation 4
2.2 Installation Requirements 4
2.3 Calibration 5
2.4 Switchboard Instrument Dimensions 6
2.5 Electrical Connection Diagrams for AC Measurements 7
2.6 Electrical Connection Diagrams for DC Measurements 8
2.7 Recommended Cutout for F Series 9

CHAPTER 1
OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
The F Series family of Single-Phased Digital Switchboard Monitors offers universal applications
to a wide variety of industries, including commercial, industrial and power generation.
The various models perform a long list of monitoring tasks: Volts Monitor, Amps Monitor,
Frequency Monitor, Potential Transformer Monitor, Current Transformer Monitor, DC Shunt
Readout and Transducer Readout. Refer to the list of available models in section 1.3.
Options include True RMS Readings for AC models (suffix -RMS) and Extended Input Voltage
to 600 Volts for FF models (suffix -G). The FF60-1000 models accurately measure frequency
using a crystal oscillator and a unique phase lock loop scheme. This technique allows the unit to
be calibration free. It also allows the monitor to reject noise on the incoming signal. Because
the monitor fits a standard ANSI panel cutout, it provides an easy solution for upgrading or
replacing analog switchboard meters.
The unit's 12-bit analog-to-digital converter provides superb accuracy throughout the scale,
eliminating the chronic problem that analog meters have at the low end. Accuracy for DC Volts
and Amps is 0.05% of full scale, ±1 digit; accuracy for AC Volts and Amps is 0.2% of full scale,
±1 digit. Resolution is often critical with a lightly loaded panel. This full 4-digit monitor has a
resolution to 9999 counts. The unit updates in 600ms.
1.2 Features
Highly Accurate 12-bit Resolution
4-digit Readout
Any Scaling
0.8" Super-large, High Output LED's
Universal Power Supply
Directly Replaces ANSI C39.1 Analog Meters
Heavy-duty metal enclosure, electrically protected power supply
Frequency Range of 45 - 1000Hz
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1.3 Choice of Models
The F Series Monitors can display any AC or DC value. It also has a 0-1mA or 4-20mA input
for process and transducer signals. Below is a list of the available models:
MODELS FULL-SCALE RANGE MAXIMUM INPUT BURDEN
VOLTS
FVA10 (AC) 9.999V
FVA100 (AC) 99.99V
FVA600 (AC) 600.0V
FVD10 (DC) 9.999V
FVD100 (DC) 99.99V
FVD600 (DC) 600.0V
AMPS
FAA10 (AC) 9.999A
FAA20 (AC) 25.00A
FAD10 (DC) 9.999A
FAD20 (DC) 25.00A
POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER MODEL
FVA120 Specific Scaling 300V
(Use with 120V PT's.)
CURRENT TRANSFORMER MODEL
FAA5 Specific Scaling 10A
(Use with 5A CT's.)
DC SHUNT READOUT
FAD50 Specific Scaling 100mV
FAD100 Specific Scaling 200mV
(Use with 50 and 100mV shunts)
TRANSDUCER READOUT
FT1 Specific Scaling 2mA
FT20 Specific Scaling 40mA
(Use with 0-1 and 4-20mA transducers)
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FREQUENCY MONITOR FREQUENCY RANGE FREQUENCY RESOLUTION
FF60 5.0 - 99.99 Hz 00.01 Hz
FF400 50.0 - 999.9 Hz 000.1 Hz
FF1000 5 - 9999 Hz 0001 Hz
OPTIONS
Suffix -RMS True RMS Readings (for AC Models)
Suffix -G Extended input voltage to 600 Volts (for FF Models)
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INSTALLATION
2.1 Easy Installation
The monitor fits a standard ANSI panel cutout provided in section 2.7 of this manual. Or, use
the existing cutout, if you are replacing an existing panel monitor. Large screws on each corner
of the monitor are used to secure the monitor to the appropriate panel.
The diagrams provided in this chapter show the measurements of the unit and many possible F
Series wiring installations. Carefully select the diagram for your monitor and the appropriate
configuration. After securing the monitor to the panel, make the electrical connection. The
monitor is ready to provide years of accurate readings.
2.2 Installation Requirements
Before you install your new monitor, make sure you meet the following installation
requirements:
Control Power Requirements
115V AC, ±20%; 6VA, 47-440Hz (Suffix 115A)
24-48V DC, ±20%; 6VA (Suffix D)*
125V AC/DC, ±20%; 6VA (Suffix D2)*
* These options are not available for the FF60, FF400, or FF1000 meters.
Burden
Voltage: 0.1VA maximum
Current: 0.1VA maximum
Operating Temperature
-20 to +70 °C
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2.3 Calibration
All switchboard instruments are calibrated at the factory and no initial calibration is required.
The unit should not require calibration during the long life of the monitor. If the monitor does
require re-calibration, send the unit to the factory for service. EIG can be contacted at the
following location:
Electro Industries/ GaugeTech
1800 Shames Drive
Westbury, NY 11590 (USA)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
website: www.electroind.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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4.00
DIA.
1.6875
3.375
1.6875
RECOMMENDED CUTOUT
0.198 DIA.
3.375
3.95
8-32
3.000.875 0.875
4.75
2.4: Switchboard Instrument Dimensions
4.375
4.375
NOTE: All dimensions are in inches.
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2.5 Electrical Connection Diagrams for A.C. Measurements
The back view of the instrument is shown.
POWER
INPUT
L L1
POWER
INPUT
L L1
POWER
INPUT
L L1
POWER
INPUT
L L1
AC AMMETER
DIRECT HOOK-UP
(NO C.T.)
SOURCE
L N
L N
LOAD
AC VOLTMETER
DIRECT HOOK-UP
(NO P.T.)
AC VOLTMETER
WITH P.T.
SOURCE
LOAD
AC AMMETER
WITH C.T.
SOURCE
L N
L N
LOAD
FUSE
LOAD
SOURCE
FUSE
+_
_
++
_
+_
+
_
NOTE: Refer to Section 1.3, Choice of Models for Fuse Values.
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2.6 Electrical Connection Diagrams for D.C. Measurements
The back view of the instrument is shown. All measurements are in inches.
POWER
INPUT
L L1
POWER
INPUT
L L1
POWER
INPUT
L L1
DC AMMETER
WITH SHUNT
DC VOLTMETER
SOURCE
- +
- +
LOAD
DC AMMETER
FUSE
+_
+ -
LOAD
SOURCE
+ -
+_
SOURCE
- +
- +
LOAD
+_
NOTE: Refer to Section 1.3, Choice of Models for Fuse and Shunt Values.
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2.7 Recommended Cutout for F Series
0.198 DIA.
3.375
4.00 DIA.
1.6875
3.375
1.6875
NOTE: All measurements are in inches.
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