Packet Power BGS16 User manual

© 2021 Packet Power, LLC Packet PowerMulti-Circuit Monitor BGS16 User Manual V2.0
BGS16 Multi-Circuit Monitoring System
Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual
Version 2.0
Packet Power
2716 Summer St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
1-877-560-8770
www.packetpower.com

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SECTION 1: GENERAL
HAZARDS
CAUTION
Read all instructions carefully prior to installation.
Always ensure power has been disconnected prior to doing any work.
The BGS16 should be installed only by qualified technicians. Familiarity with and
understanding of all terms used in this manual is assumed.
BGS16 should be deployed in conjunction with proper branch circuit protectors.
The user is responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with
local electrical codes and regulations and using appropriate tools and materials.
BGS16 should only be connected to the type of power source indicated on the label.
The current transformer(s) used with the BGS16 must be appropriate to the amperage
of the circuit(s) on which they will be used.
Only current transformers approved by Packet Power should be connected to the
BGS16. Using unapproved current transformers could result in inaccurate readings
and damage to the BGS16 device.
Current transformers shall provide two means of isolation from hazardous voltages.
When selecting a current transformer, the voltage and measurement category of the
circuit to be measured must be considered to ensure that the current transformer is
adequately insulated and rated. For 480V circuits, insulation shall be at least 600V
rated. For 240V circuits, insulation shall be at least 300V rated.
Prior to installation, check to make sure the BGS16 has not been damaged.
Following installation in the final product, the connectors on the BGS16 must be
fully enclosed and insulated from the external product enclosure in compliance with
all relevant local electrical codes and regulations.
A safety connection to electrical ground / earth must be used.
Once installed on a conductor, current transformers must be connected to the BGS16.
Failure to do so creates an unsafe condition and will result in damage to the CT.
Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of electrical shock and damage to
equipment.
Store in a clean, dry location. Clean with a dry cloth.
Intended for indoor use only, do not install in a wet location.
Failure to use the product in the specified manner may lead to injury or death and
damage to equipment.

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Packet Power LLC assumes no liability for user’s failure to comply with these safety
guidelines. Please read this entire manual carefully before proceeding.
This symbol is used throughout this manual to indicate critical safety
information. Failure to observe the information following this symbol may
result in injury or death.
CAUTION: This system and the area it is installed in may contain life threatening voltages.
Qualified personnel must disconnect all high voltage wiring before using or servicing the
BGS16.
3∿The BGS16 will be pre-configured to support single-phase, split-phase or three-phase
power as indicated on the product’s label. Only use the device with the indicated
voltage service type.
Do not apply or remove the current clamps from hazardous live conductors.

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Regulatory Information
Monitoring Units
This product has been tested to the following requirements:
CONFORMS TO UL/IEC STD 61010-01, 3rd ed.IEC 61010-2-030 ed. 1.0, EN 61010-1:2010, CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1
IEC 61010-2-032 - Edition 2 - Issue Date 2002/09/01, EN 61010-1:2001, IEC 61010-1, 3rd Edition
Council Directive 1999/05/EC - European Union (EU) Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive
(R&TTE) ETSI EN 300 220-2 v2.4.1, ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 and ETSI EN 301 489-1 and 301 489-3, Issued:2002/08/01
V1.4.1, EN61326-1, EN6100-3-2, EN6100-3-3, EN301 489-17, AS/NZS CISPR 11
IC RSS-210 Issue 8 Annex 8, RSS-GEN Issue 3
FCC CFR 47.15(c), 15.247(a)
BGS16 Assembly
This product has been tested to the following requirements: UL508A Industrial Control Panel
Class B Device Statement:
Section 15.105(a) of the FCC Rules: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Section 15.19 of the FCC Rules: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Using this Manual
This manual contains information about the Packet Power™BGS16 Multi-circuit
Monitoring System (“BGS16”) and associated devices. It is a supplement to information
provided in the support section of Packet Power’s web site www.packetpower.com/support.
The BGS16 must be used in conjunction with a Packet Power Ethernet Gateway. Detailed
information about the Ethernet Gateway can be found on the web site above, including
information needed to access data from the BGS16 for use in a third-party monitoring
application.
All information provided is relevant to every BGS16 model.

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Index
SECTION 1: GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 2
HAZARDS............................................................................................................................ 2
Regulatory Information......................................................................................................... 4
Using this Manual................................................................................................................. 5
Index ..................................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2: OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 7
Supported Voltage Service Types......................................................................................... 7
Current Transformers............................................................................................................ 7
Communication..................................................................................................................... 8
Components .......................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ......................................................................................... 10
Installation Overview.......................................................................................................... 10
Mounting............................................................................................................................. 10
Voltage Connection ............................................................................................................ 12
CT Interconnect Cable and Board....................................................................................... 15
CT Leads............................................................................................................................. 15
CTs...................................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS.............................................................................................. 19
Start Up............................................................................................................................... 19
Operation............................................................................................................................. 19
Shutdown ............................................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. 20
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 22
Equipment Parts List........................................................................................................... 22
Scheduled Maintenance...................................................................................................... 23
Add or Replace a CT........................................................................................................... 23
Dismantling......................................................................................................................... 25
Emergency Measures.......................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX: SAMPLE PANEL DETAIL......................................................................... 26

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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).

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Communication
The BGS16 utilizes Packet Power’s advanced zero-configuration wireless mesh networking
technology which automatically connects the BGS16 to an Ethernet Gateway when
energized. Each Gateway can support up to fifty BGS16s; additional Gateways can be added
for capacity or redundancy.
The BGS16 must be able to establish a wireless connection either directly to a Gateway or to
another Packet Power wireless device.
Data can be accessed from the Gateway in one of two ways:
Third Party Device Data Acquisition - Third party monitoring systems can access data
from a Gateway via SNMP, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, MTConnect, BACnet/IP and
MQTT protocols.
Cloud Based Data Acquisition - Data can be simultaneously exported to the Packet Power
EMX monitoring portal (local or cloud based).

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Components
The BGS16 consists of a NEMA 1 monitoring enclosure, one CT interconnect board with
loose CT leads or wire harnesses for attaching CTs, and the CTs themselves.

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SECTION 3: INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
1. Installation should be conducted by a qualified professional according to local
electrical codes.
2. Protective equipment should be used when handling a current transducer (CT) on a
live conductor.
3. Do not make adjustments to the BGS16’s internal wiring.
4. If you believe the BGS16, CTs, interconnect boards or leads have been damaged, do
not attempt to repair or use them. All components are built to spec by Packet Power
and are not intended for alteration in the field.
Please review the complete list of safety instructions in the Hazards sections of this
document.
Installation Overview
The BGS16 does not need to be configured prior to use.
1. Mount the BGS16 to wall or device using mounting tabs provided.
2. Run the voltage lead(s) to the voltage source and connect them to L1, L2, L3, N and
earth.
3. Mount the CT Interconnect Board near the circuits being monitored.
4. Attach the connector at the end of the CT Interconnect Cable to the CT Interconnect
Board header.
5. Run CT leads from the CT Interconnect Board to the respective circuits.
6. Connect each CT to the appropriate conductor.
7. Connect CT tails to the CT leads.
Once power is supplied, the BGS16 will automatically begin to transmit data.
Thoroughly review the details for each step prior to installation. Contact Packet Power
support with questions.
Mounting
The BGS16 should be mounted as close as possible to the equipment being monitored.
Mounting locations
Use the mounting tabs provided for wall mount or the chase nipple provided to install
directly onto equipment.