Rx Monitoring Services CX Plus User manual

ALWAYS POWER DOWN ALL
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS BEFORE
INSTALLATION
WARNING-WARNING-WARNING
Read and understand this manual before connecting device.
Death, re or serious injury can occur from using equipment
outside of safety ratings or improper use.
Installation must be performed from qualied personnel only.
Follow applicable safety work practices, including using the
proper personal protective equipment during install.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
POWER ANALYZER
SYSTEM MUST BE POWERED FROM GROUNDED RECEPTACLE.
THESE STEPS REQUIRE SYSTEM-TINED OR LOCAL QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY!

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Denitions
•WARNING
is statement is to reinforce the practice of certain conditions may cause physical bodily harm or loss of life.
•CAUTION
is statement is to reinforce the practice of certain conditions may cause physical damage to the Load Bank,
Cx Plus Monitor, accessories, equipment or property.
Abbreviations
CT’s : Current Transducers
Rope Probes : Rogowski coil current transducers
Cx : Power Monitor
Monitor : Power Monitor (Cx)
Wireless Probes: Wireless add-on’s for power monitor
EWE: External Wireless Extensions
Site: Cx Plus Monitor data set.
Symbols
e following are (IEC) symbols are used on this document or on the power monitor, and their denitions.
is symbol indicates AC or DC voltage or current
is symbol indicates that caution is necessary when operating
the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to
indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or
operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences.
is symbol indicates high voltage. It calls your aention to
items or operations that could be dangerous to you and other
persons operation this equipment.
Read the message and follow the instructions carefully.
is symbol indicates safety ground conductor.
WARNING, to avoid electric shock or re:
•Before using the power monitor inspect wireless probes, voltage probes, current probes, leads and accessories for
mechanical damage or broken plastic and call Rx Monitoring Services Inc. for replacements.
•Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to
power circuits.
•Use only current probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with equipment.
•Remove unnecessary voltage leads or accessories that are not in use.
•Make sure the power monitor is properly connected through the power cord to protective earth ground.
•Do not insert foreign objects into connectors, only use approved accessories.
•Never open the equipment, there are no customer replaceable parts.
•Never use equipment outside or when condensing water is present.
•Use proper lockout procedures on circuits under test.
•Hands, boots and the working area must be dry when making connections to power system.
•Do not operate the equipment or probes around volatile gas or vapor.
******** WARNING DO NOT EXCEED CAT TINGS ********
Voltage Ratings:
Power Monitor : CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2
Rope CT’s : CAT III - 1000V Pollution Degree 2
Clamp CT’s : CAT III - 600V Pollution Degree 2
Wireless DC : CAT II - 600V Pollution Degree 2
Wireless DCx : CAT II - 150V Pollution Degree 2

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Quick Reference Guide for the Power Monitor: Please refer to the Installation
Instructions for full details on how to install the Power Monitor on the following pages
and the user manual for more explanation.
Follow these simple steps:
1. Unpack the Power Monitor
2. Power down the load and turn off the power at
the main circuit breaker
3. Connect the Alligator or Strip Voltage Leads
4. Connect the Current Probes
5. Connect the wired Temp/Hum Probe
6. Power up the Power Monitor
7. Power up Load Circuit and System
8. Fill out Site Info and Detailed Site Log
9. Let the system run for approximately a week
and then remove the Power Monitor.
WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGE!
e above steps require system-trained
personnel or local qualied personnel only.
(i.e. a local electrician)

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1. Unpack the Power Monitor
2. Power down system and turn off the power at the main breaker
3. Connect the Voltage Leads
a. Check the packing list to make sure all of the
requested equipment was received.
b. Position near the connection point to be tested -
be sure the Power Monitor is positioned in an
area where it will not be interfered with or
dropped.
c. Be sure a 120V-240V receptacle is available for
powering the device.
Power Monitor
a. To ensure safe working conditions make sure to remove voltage from
testing source. (Lockout if required)
Connect Voltage Leads
Connect Banana Leads
a. Conrm that the system under test is powered
down and that power at the main circuit breaker
is off.
b. Connect the L1, L2 and L3 voltage leads
(alligator clip or strip) to the main circuit
breaker. Connect the N lead to the Neutral bar
(if present), and the G lead to the main chassis
or the Ground bar.
c. Connect the right-angle banana plug end of the
voltage leads into their corresponding color-
coded ports on the front panel of the Power
Monitor.
Caution: If running Voltage leads out of the
panel or system, wrap the “Safety Sleeves”
provided in the safety kit around wires at pinch
points.

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4. Connect the Current Probes
a. Connecting the current probes is a crucial part of the
data gathering process. Make sure you connect them
to ensure that all supporting data is gathered.
b. Connect the current probes around L1, L2, L3, N &
G (or all applicable phases) and make sure that there
is only one phase in each current probe.
c. Make sure that each current probe is encompassing
the correct phase and that the direction of the arrow
on the probe is pointing toward the load.
d. Plug the connector end of the current probes into
their corresponding ports on the front of the Power
Monitor (to the right of the color-coded voltage
ports).
Caution: If running CT wires out of the
panel or system, wrap the “Safety Sleeves”
provided in the safety kit around wires at
pinch points. Important:
Arrow on CT’s must point
toward load being monitored,
or the direction of current ow.
EQUIPMENT
Hard wired connection
Current ow direction
Connection Diagram for Standard Cable Connection:

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Connection Diagram for "Breakout" Cable Connection:
Current ow direction
Important:
Arrow on CT’s must point toward load being monitored, or the
direction of current ow.

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5. Connect the Wired Temperature & Humidity Probe
(If Supplied)
a. Plug power cord into grounded receptacle
b. Plug the supplied IEC cord into the external DC
power supply.
c. Plug the male external DC power supply plug into
the Power Monitor.
6. Power up the Power Monitor
b. Connect IEC c. Plug In BarrelDC Power Supply
Caution - Always use a grounded receptacle
a. Hang the Temp/Hum probe at a minimum
height of 6 feet (if possible), and make sure it
is not positioned near a door, window, or
ventilation unit.
b. Plug into the Port 1 under AUX on the front
of the Power Monitor.

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7. Power up load circuit and system
e LCD screen will illuminate when the Power Monitor is on. In about 30 seconds, the full color
touch LCD screen will show real-time data, IP address, the date/time, and the percent of storage used.
ree different displays can be shown - Meter Mode, Phasor Diagram, and Waveform Snapshot. Hit
"Next" to move from one screen to another.
a. Meter Mode
c. Waveform Snapshot
b. Phasor Diagram

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In addition to the LCD screen, on there is a light on the Power Monitor. e light will be blue upon
start up and will blink red if the Power Monitor is on but not collecting data.
To Shutdown using the display:
a. Unplug and Shutdown prompt will appear
b. Hit Yes to shutdown now and No for the monitor to use baery

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Site Information Sheet
8. Fill out Site Info and Detailed Site Log
Detailed Site Log
a. Please make sure you fully complete the RxMS Site
Information sheet with the detailed information of
the site and equipment being monitored.
b. Make sure you leave the Detailed Site Log that was
provided with the Power Monitor with your
customer. Ask them to record any system events or
errors that will help RxMS correlate gathered data
to any issues you may be having with your system.
c. Place the “Electrical Test In Progress” tag on the
system under test (either on the main disconnect,
panel or wires) so it is not disturbed during the
monitoring period.
d. Please contact RxMS at 1-888-329-2321 or email
“[e-mail]” once you have installed the
Power Monitor.
9. Uninstall the Power Monitor and ship back to RxMS
Shipping Return Label
a. Power down load and the main power.
b. Unplug the power cord from the Power Monitor.
c. Disconnect all probes from the Power Monitor.
d. Pack all equipment in provided shipping case.
Make sure the Cx Plus Monitor™ is FACE DOWN.
e. Aach the enclosed return label and ship
equipment back to RxMS.
f. Please contact RxMS at 1-888-329-2321 or email
“[e-mail]” once you have dropped off or
FedEx has picked up the Power Monitor.

Statements, Notices and Liability Information
is 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. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential
installation.
is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the affected equipment and the panel receiver to separate outlets, on different branch circuits.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Part 15 Class B
e information in this manual has been reviewed for accuracy at the time of writing. No responsibility can be assumed
by Rx Monitoring Services Inc. for inaccuracy or changes that have taken place since production. e “Cx Plus Monitor
User Manual” is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
STATEMENT OF FAULTLESSNESS:
Rx MONITORING SERVICES, Inc. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY (A) SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING
FROM OR RELATED TO A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ORDER OR THE OPETION OR
USE OF THE MONITORING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SUCH DAMAGES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, AS
DAMAGES ARISING FROM LOSS OF DATA OR PROGMMING, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS,
FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, AND CLAIMS
AGAINST CUSTOMER BY ANY THIRD PERSON, EVEN IF RXMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; (B) DAMAGES (REGARDLESS OF THEIR NATURE) FOR ANY DELAY
OR FAILURE BY RXMS TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DUE TO ANY CAUSE
BEYOND RXMS’ REASONABLE CONTROL; OR (C) CLAIMS MADE A SUBJECT OF A LEGAL
PROCEEDING AGAINST RXMS MORE THAN TWO YEARS AFTER ANY SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION FIRST
AROSE.
LIABILITY:
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