The PowerScout 18 Power Meter can measure over 50 energy and power parameters. PowerScout features PhaseChek™ LED indicators, line-powered 60 to 600 volt Phase-Phase power supply, industry-standard modbus communications for connecting to building automation and controls system over RS-422/485 and up to 254 powerscout meters can be connected a remote terminal for data collection and analysis.
2 Versions of PowerScout Available
>> 18 Channel w/ Indoor Enclosure (#PS18-D)
>> 18 Channel (Circuit Board Only - #PS18-N)
Required with PowerScout Meters
>> Software Communication Package (#PS-COMPAK-USB)
>> Current Transformer(s)
NOTE: Large Quantity Discounts Are Available!
Features
- Monitor Voltage, Current, Power and Energy of a Single or three-phase Circuit
- 50 Measured Parameters for Energy Measurement, Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Available in 3 or 18 Channels for Multi-Circuit or Branch-Circuit Monitoring
- Single or 3-Phase Energy and Power Meter for Submetering Applications
- Data Updates Occur Every 0.5 Seconds
- Line Powered 60 to 600 Volt Phase-Phase Power Supply
- PhaseChek™ Feature Simplifies and Verifies Correct CT Orientation During Installation
- Requires ViewPoint™ Software Communications Package and Current Transformers (CTs)
Specifications
| Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Single Phase, Split Phase, Three Phase, Three Phase Delta, Four Wire (WYE) |
| Power | From L1 Phase to Neutral Wire. 0.5 Watts; Internal Fuse Protection |
| 3 Voltage Channels | 60-600 Volts AC, Higher AC Voltages can be Measures with A Potential (Voltage) Transformer |
| 3 Current Channels | 0-5,000+ Amps depending on Current Transformer |
| Measurement Type | True RMS Using High Speed Digital Signal Processing (DSP) |
| Line Frequency | 50 and 60Hz |
| Waveform Sampling | 13 kHz Voltage and Current |
| Measurements | Volts, Amps, kW, kWh, kVAR, kVARh, kVA, kVAh Apparent Power Factor (aPF) Displacement Power Factor (dPF) All Parameters for Each Phase and for System Total |
| Accuracy | Better than 1% (<0.5% typical) for V, A, kW, kVAR, kVA, PF excluding Sensor |
| Resolution | Adjustable, 0.1 Amp, 0.1 Volt, 1 Watt, 1 VAR, 1VA, 0.01 Power Factor Typical |
| Indicators | 3 LEDs for Setup, 1 per Phase: Green when Voltage and Current on the same Phase, Red when Incorrectly wired (PhaseChek™, Patent Pending) |
| Communication Specifications | |
| Direct | Modbus Over RS-485 |
| Modbus Framing | RTU (Binary) |
| Communication Rate | 9600 Baud |
| Data Bits | 8 |
| Parity | None |
| Stop Bit | 1 |
| Data Formats | Modbus Protocol |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Operating Range Temperature | Temperature: -7C to 60C (-20F to 140F) Humidity: 5% to 95% RH |
| Enclosure | PC UL 94 5V |
| Weight | PowerScout 18 w/o Enclosure: 454 Grams (16 oz.) PowerScout 18 w/ Enclosure: 1361 Grams (48 oz.) |
| Dimensions | 27.79cm x 18.80cm x 13.00xm (10.94" x 7.40"x 5.12") (Does Not Include Mounting Brackets) |
ModBus Register Assignments
| Detailed Register Description | |
|---|---|
| Total Net True Energy (kWh) | Individual Phase - Phase Voltages |
| Instantaneous Total True Power (kW) | Line Frequency (Hz) |
| Peak Demand (Adjustable Demand Window 15 min Typical) (kW) |
Individual Phases True Energy (kWh) |
| Maximum Instanteous Power (kW) | Individual Phases True Power (kW) |
| Minimum Instanteous Power (kW) | Individual Phases Reactive Energy (kVARh) |
| Total Net Reactive Energy (kVARh) | Individual Phases Reactive Power (kVAR) |
| Total Reactive Power (kVAR) | Individual Phases Apparent Energy (kVAh) |
| Total Apparent Energy (kVAh) | Individual Phases Apparent Power (kVA) |
| Total Apparent Power (kVA) | Individual Phases Apparent Power Factor (aPF) |
| System Displacement Power Factor (dPF) | Individual Phases Displacement Power Factor (dPF) |
| System Apparent Power Factor (aPF) | Individual Phases Current (Amps) |
| Total Current in All Phases (Amps) | Individual Phases Line to Neutral Voltages (Volts) |
| Average Line -- Line Voltage (Volts) | Individual Phases Line to Line Voltages (Volts) |
| Average Line -- Neutral Voltage (Volts) | Multiple Meters External data Synchronization |
| Description | Part Number | |||
| PowerScout 18 w/ Indoor Enclosure | PS18-D | |||
| PowerScout 18 w/ NO Enclosure - Circuit Board Only | PS18-N | |||
| Software Communications Package - Required | ||||
| Powerscout Communications Pack (Includes Viewpoint Software, USB-RS485 Adapter Assy and Manual) | PS-COMPAK-USB | |||
| Current Transformers - Minimum 1 Required | ||||
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Split Core AC Current Sensors w/ .40" Opening >> Inside Diameter: 0.40"
>> Output: 0.333 AC Volts >> 8 ft Twisted Pair Lead >> Available Rated Amps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 75 |
Part #: SCT-0400 |
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Split Core Current Transformer w/ 0.75" ID >> Inside Diameter: 0.75"
>> Output: 0.333 AC Volts >> 8 ft Twisted Pair Lead >> Available Rated Amps: 5, 10, 30, 50, 70, 100, 150, 200 |
Part #: CTS-0750 |
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Mini-Hinged Split Core Current Transformer >> Range: 0 to 50 Amps
>> ID Opening: 0.4" (10 mm) >> Output: 0.333 AC Volts; 6.66 mV/A AC >> 8 ft 20 AWG Leads, Unterminated >> Frequency Range: 50 to 400 Hz >> Note: 1 Per Phase. 3 CTs Needed for 3-Phase Monitoring |
Part #: CT-HSC-050-U |
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Split Core Current Transformer w/ 1.25" ID >> Inside Diameter: 1.25"
>> Output: 0.333 AC Volts >> 8 ft Twisted Pair Lead >> Available Rated Amps: 50, 70, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400, 600 |
Part #: CTS-1250 |
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Split Core Current Transformer w/ 2.00" ID >> Inside Diameter: 2.00"
>> Output: 0.333 AC Volts >> 8 ft Twisted Pair Lead >> Available Rated Amps: 100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500 |
Part #: CTS-2000 |
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Rogowski Coil AC Current Sensors >> Length: 18" Rope CT
>> Output: 0.333 AC Volts >> 8 ft Twisted Pair Lead >> Available Rated Amps: 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 10000 |
Part #: RCT-1800 |
| Accessories | ||||
| USB-RS-485 Adapter Assembly | PS-USB-485-ADPT | |||
| ViewPoint Software on CD | VP-SW | |||
| Powerscout-Viewpoint Manual | PS-MAN | |||
Applications
- Monitor Energy Loads & Usage
- Energy / Power Measurement and Verification Studies
- Energy Demand Profiling and Trending
- Energy Forecasting Usage