Rx Monitoring Services EPA1500 User manual

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March 25, 2015
Specications are subject to change without notice.
©2013 Rx Monitoring Services, Inc.
Read and understand this manual before connecting device.
Death, fire or serious injury can occur from using equipment
outside of safety ratings or improper use.
Installation must be performed from qualified personnel only.
Follow applicable safety work practices, including using the
proper personal protective equipment during install.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
POWER ANALYZER
Sy S t e m m u S t b e p o w e r e d f r o m g r o u n d e d r e c e p t a c l e .
th e S e S t e p S r e q u i r e S y S t e m -t r a i n e d o r l o c a l q u a l i f i e d
p e r S o n n e l o n l y !
Wa r n i n g -Wa r n i n g -Wa r n i n g
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el e c t r i c a l ci r c u i t s Be f o r e
in s t a l l a t i o n
Rev06

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WARNING:
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 the power monitor and wireless probes.•
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 power monitor, there are no customer replaceable parts.•
Never use power monitor outside or when condensing water is present.•
Use supplied safety kit and properly lockout circuits under test.•
Hands, boots and the working area must be dry when making connections to power system.•
Do not operate the Power Monitor or probes around volatile gas or vapor.•
***** WARNING DO NOT EXCEED SAFETY TINGS *****
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
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 Cx Monitor, accessories, equipment
or property.
S:
T   (IEC)           ,   .
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 operating this
equipment.
Read the message and follow the instructions carefully.
is symbol indicates AC or DC voltage or current is symbol indicates safety ground conductor.

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Follow these simple steps:
1. Unpack the Power Monitor
2. Power down load and turn o the
power at the main circuit breaker
3. Connect the Alligator or Strip Voltage Leads
4. Connect the Current Probes
5. Connect the 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)
Example display for three phase power.
Quick Reference Guide for the Power Monitor: Please refer to the Installa-
tion Instructions for full details on how to install the Power Monitor. (Aached)

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Check the packing list to make sure all of thea.
requested equipment was received.
Position near the connection point to be testedb.
(be sure the Power Monitor is positioned in an
area where it will not be dropped or interfered
with).
Be sure a 120V-240V receptacle is available forc.
powering the device.
Power Monitor
Confirm that the system under test is powereda.
down and that power at the main circuit breaker
is off.
Connect the L1, L2 and L3 voltage leads (al-b.
ligator clip or strip) to the main circuit breaker.
Connect the N lead to the Neutral bar (if pres-
ent), and the G lead to the main chassis or the
Ground bar.
Connect the right-angle banana plug end of thec.
voltage leads into their corresponding color-
coded ports on the front panel of the Power
Monitor.
Connect Voltage Leads
Connect Banana Leads
2. Power down system and turn o the power at the main breaker
To ensure safe working conditions make sure to remove voltage froma.
testing source. (Lockout if required)
1. Unpack the Power Monitor
3. Connect the Voltage Leads:
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
Please note that connecting the current probes isa.
a crucial part of the data gathering process. Please
make sure you connect them to ensure that all
supporting data is gathered.
Connect the current probes around L1, L2, L3, Nb.
& G (or all applicable phases) and make sure that
there is only one phase in each current probe.
Make sure that each current probe is encompass-c.
ing the correct phase and that the direction of the
arrow on the probe is pointing toward the load.
Plug the connector end of the current probesd.
into their corresponding ports on the front of the
Power Monitor (to the right of the color-coded
voltage ports).
Caution: If running the CT wires out
of the panel or system, wrap the “Safe-
ty Sleeves” provided in the safety kit
around wires at pinch points.
Hard wired connection
EQUIPMENT
Current ow direction

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“Breakout” cable connections
Important:
Arrow on CT’s must point toward load being monitored,
or the direction of current ow.
Current ow direction

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

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Volts: ###/ / For single phase with black
Curr: L1 / / lead connected only.
Volts: ###/ / For single phase two pole with
Curr: L1 / L2 / black and red leads connected.
Volts: ###/###/### For 3 phase with black, red,
Curr: L1 / L2 / L3 and blue leads connected
The LCD screen will illuminate when the Pow-
er Monitor is on. In about 30 seconds, the LCD
screen will show real-time, voltage, current and
temperature / humidity readings as well as the
Date/Time the monitor is set to and the percent
of storage used.
LCD screen will display...
Sample Reading
8. Fill out Site Info and Detailed Site Log
Please make sure you fully complete the RxMS Sitea.
Information sheet with the detailed information of
the site and equipment being monitored.
Make sure you leave the Detailed Site Log thatb.
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.
Place the “Electrical Test In Progress” tag on thec.
system under test (either on the main disconnect,
panel or wires) so it is not disturbed during the
monitoring period.
Please contact RxMS at 1-888-329-2321 or emaild.
“[e-mail]” once you have installed the
Power Monitor.
Detailed Site Log
Site Information Sheet

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Power down load and the main power.a.
Unplug the power cord from the Power Monitor.b.
Disconnect all probes from the Power Monitor.c.
Pack all equipment in provided shipping case.d.
Attach the enclosed return label and ship equip-e.
ment back to RxMS.
Please contact RxMS at 1-888-329-2321 or emailf.
“[e-mail]” once you have dropped off or
FedEx has picked up the Power Monitor.
Shipping Return Label
9. Uninstall the Power Monitor and ship back to RxMS

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March 25, 2015
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©2013 Rx Monitoring Services, Inc.
S, N  L 
FCC Part 15 Class B
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 o
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aectedequipmentandthepanelreceivertoseparateoutlets,ondierentbranchcircuits.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
S  F:
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 Monitor Installation Manual” is for informational
purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
C:
© 2013, Rx Monitoring Services Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. is document contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any
unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmied in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express
wrien permission from Rx Monitoring Services Inc.
L:
RXMS 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’S 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.