PowerScout Networked Power Meters
Dent Instruments Energy and Power Monitoring and Diagnostics
The PowerScout Networked 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.
3 Versions of PowerScout Available
>> 3 Channel w/ Indoor Enclosure (#PS3-D)
>> 18 Channel w/ Indoor Enclosure (#PS18-D)
>> 18 Channel (Circuit Board Only - #PS18-N)
Required with PowerScout Meters
>> Software Communication Package
>> Current Transformer(s)
NOTE: Large Quantity Discounts Are Available!
Features Specifications
| Description |
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Qty 10+ |
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| PowerScout 3 w/ Indoor Enclosure |
PS3-D
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$525.00 |
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| PowerScout 18 w/ Indoor Enclosure |
PS18-D
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$1,250.00 |
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| PowerScout 18 w/ NO Enclosure - Circuit Board Only |
PS18-N
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$975.00 |
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| Software Communications Package - Required |
| Powerscout Communications Pack (Includes Viewpoint Software, USB-RS485 Adapter Assy and Manual) |
PS-COMPAK-USB
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$219.00 |
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| 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
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Price: $49.00 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
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Price: $42.00 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
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Price: $25.00 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
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Price: $46.00 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
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Price: $66.00 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
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Price: $199.00 Part #: RCT-1800
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| Accessories |
| USB-RS-485 Adapter Assembly |
PS-USB-485-ADPT
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$199.00 |
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| ViewPoint Software |
VP-SW
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$15.00 |
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| Powerscout-Viewpoint Manual |
PS-MAN
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$25.00 |
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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-Curcuit 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 |
PowerScout 3: PC/ABS UL 94 V0
PowerScout 18: PC UL 94 5V |
| Weight |
PowerScout 3: 283 Grams (10 oz.)
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 |
Applications
- Monitor Energy Loads & Usage
- Energy / Power Measurement and Verification Studies
- Energy Demand Profiling and Trending
- Energy Forecasting Usage
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