PowerScout Series - Networked Power Meters
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PowerScout 48 HD Multi-Circuit Power Submeter
PowerScout™ HD Series Multi-Circuit Power Meters. Designed to monitor multiple independent loads from a single meter, the PowerScout HD Series makes it easy to add many revenue-grade metering points without having to purchase, mount, wire and commission individual energy meters, resulting in lower overall installation & commissioning costs. The PowerScout HD solution provides revenue-grade accuracy in a wide variety of large building environments including data centers, hospitals, office buildings, campuses, retail centers, and industrial complexes.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR MONITORING
The modular design of the PowerScout 48 HD allows it to be configured for monitoring multiple electrical circuits or for current-only monitoring of branch circuits. It can be supplied with any of DENT’s split-core, solid-core, or RoCoil (Rogowski) CTs. Monitor any combination of up to 16 three-phase or 48 single-phase electrical devices across two separate voltages with revenue-grade accuracy (ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2).
Additionally, the PowerScout 48 HD features to pulse outputs rated at 5mA max current/40V max open voltage.
EASY INSTALLATION
Every PowerScout is line powered and designed to operate on a broad range of voltages, from 90-600VAC, and features two separate voltage inputs. Modbus or BACnet protocols are field-selectable and any combination of split-core or flexible RōCoil CTs can be used. Additionally, PowerScout 48 HD meters have passed rigorous BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratory) testing to ensure interoperability across a wide range of systems and devices.
Configure the meter using the ViewPoint HD software utility and a direct USB connection prior to installation. Eliminate expensive trips back into the field: patented* PhaseChek™ Technology ensures proper CT-to-phase installation the first time.
If ordered with an enclosure, 1-inch EMT conduit connects easily to the enclosure housing – no drilling required.
MINIMUM PART NUMBERS, MAXIMUM FEATURES
Keep it simple: Don’t fight with a long list of SKUs only to realize an important feature is missing. All PowerScout HD Series Meters are equipped with smart, standard features like the flexibility to switch between Modbus® or BACnet®, Ethernet or Serial (RS-485), or the ability to use any millivolt CT, including Rogowski coils, on any channel. When installed, the platform agnostic PowerScout HD Series meter easily integrates within connected products of any building management system (BMS) software, models equipped with BACnet® and Modbus® protocols and can be easily utilized with any system.
Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Please contact us for a quote. (Sep 2023)
| Part No | Product Name | Price (ex-GST) |
|---|---|---|
| PS48HD-C-D-N | PowerScout 48 HD, WITH ENCLOSURE + DISPLAY | Approx $4500 |
| PS48HD-C-N-N | PowerScout 48 HD, WITH ENCLOSURE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $4200 |
| PS48HD-P-D-N | PowerScout 48 HD, MOUNTING PLATE + DISPLAY | Approx $4400 |
| PS48HD-P-N-N | PowerScout 48 HD, MOUNTING PLATE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $4000 |
The PowerScout HD Series meters are not meant to be standalone energy recorders. They are designed to connect as a slave device to a data logger, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), or building management host network.
Key Features
- 48 current channels: Multi-circuit submeter monitors voltage, current, power, energy, and many other electrical parameters on any combination of single and/or three-phase systems
- Two independent voltage inputs allow the PowerScout 48 HD meter to be used on two systems simultaneously
- Line-Powered: 90-600V Phase-to-Phase power supply
- Revenue Grade: ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2
- Available with UL 94-V0 enclosure or as a circuit board mounted on a rugged plate to be mounted in an enclosure of your choice
- Mounting Plate included on circuit board only version to help facilitate easy, safe installation
- Extra level of protection: High-Voltage Cover offers additional safety
- Communications: Utilize either BACnet or Modbus protocol over either Serial or Ethernet
- Positive and negative Modbus registers/BACnet objects allow for the PowerScout to be used on net metering projects
- Mix-and-match a full range of Split Core or RoCoil Rogowski-style CTs, including serveral revenue-grade options
- Optional display shows real-time information about the meter configuration and metered data
- PhaseChek™ confirms proper CT orientation
- UL Listed (enclosure version) or UL Recognized (circuit board version)
- CE Mark
- BACnet Testing Laboratory (BTL) Certification to ensure standard compliance, reliability, and interoperability within a BACnet environment
- 5 year warranty
PowerScout 48 HD Data Sheet PDF (pdf file, opens in new tab)
PowerScout 24 HD Multi-Circuit Power Submeter
PowerScout™ HD Series Multi-Circuit Power Meters. Designed to monitor multiple independent loads from a single meter, the PowerScout HD Series makes it easy to add many revenue-grade metering points without having to purchase, mount, wire and commission individual energy meters, resulting in lower overall installation & commissioning costs. The PowerScout HD solution provides revenue-grade accuracy in a wide variety of large building environments including data centers, hospitals, office buildings, campuses, retail centers, and industrial complexes.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR MONITORING
The modular design of the PowerScout 24 HD allows it to be configured for monitoring multiple electrical circuits or for current-only monitoring of branch circuits. It can be supplied with any of DENT’s split-core, solid-core, or RoCoil (Rogowski) CTs. Monitor any combination of up to 8 three-phase or 24 single-phase electrical devices across two separate voltages with revenue-grade accuracy (ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2).
Additionally, the PowerScout 24 HD features pulse outputs rated at 5mA max current/40V max open voltage.
EASY INSTALLATION
Every PowerScout is line powered and designed to operate on a broad range of voltages, from 90-600VAC, and features two separate voltage inputs. Modbus or BACnet protocols are field-selectable and any combination of split-core or flexible RōCoil CTs can be used. Additionally, PowerScout 24 HD meters have passed rigorous BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratory) testing to ensure interoperability across a wide range of systems and devices.
Configure the meter using the ViewPoint HD software utility and a direct USB connection prior to installation. Eliminate expensive trips back into the field: patented* PhaseChek™ Technology ensures proper CT-to-phase installation the first time.
If ordered with an enclosure, 1-inch EMT conduit connects easily to the enclosure housing – no drilling required.
MINIMUM PART NUMBERS, MAXIMUM FEATURES
Keep it simple: Don’t fight with a long list of SKUs only to realize an important feature is missing. All PowerScout HD Series Meters are equipped with smart, standard features like the flexibility to switch between Modbus® or BACnet®, Ethernet or Serial (RS-485), or the ability to use any millivolt CT, including Rogowski coils, on any channel. When installed, the platform agnostic PowerScout HD Series meter easily integrates within connected products of any building management system (BMS) software, models equipped with BACnet® and Modbus® protocols and can be easily utilized with any system.
Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Please contact us for a quote. (Sep 2023)
| Part No | Product Name | Price (ex-GST) |
|---|---|---|
| PS24HD-C-D-N | PowerScout 24 HD, WITH ENCLOSURE + DISPLAY | Approx $3800 |
| PS24HD-C-N-N | PowerScout 24 HD, WITH ENCLOSURE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $3600 |
| PS24HD-P-D-N | PowerScout 24 HD, MOUNTING PLATE + DISPLAY | Approx $3700 |
| PS24HD-P-N-N | PowerScout 24 HD, MOUNTING PLATE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $3500 |
The PowerScout HD Series meters are not meant to be standalone energy recorders. They are designed to connect as a slave device to a data logger, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), or building management host network.
Key Features
- 24 current channels: Multi-circuit submeter monitors voltage, current, power, energy, and many other electrical parameters on any combination of single and/or three-phase systems
- Two independent voltage inputs allow the PowerScout 24 HD meter to be used on two systems simultaneously
- Line-Powered: 90-600V Phase-to-Phase power supply
- Revenue Grade: ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2
- Available with UL 94-V0 enclosure or as a circuit board mounted on a rugged plate to be mounted in an enclosure of your choice
- Mounting Plate included on circuit board only version to help facilitate easy, safe installation
- Extra level of protection: High-Voltage Cover offers additional safety
- Communications: Utilize either BACnet or Modbus protocol over either Serial or Ethernet
- Positive and negative Modbus registers/BACnet objects allow for the PowerScout to be used on net metering projects
- Mix-and-match a full range of Split Core or RoCoil Rogowski-style CTs, including serveral revenue-grade options
- Optional display shows real-time information about the meter configuration and metered data
- PhaseChek™ confirms proper CT orientation
- UL Listed (enclosure version) or UL Recognized (circuit board version)
- CE Mark
- BACnet Testing Laboratory (BTL) Certification to ensure standard compliance, reliability, and interoperability within a BACnet environment
- 5 year warranty
PowerScout PS24 Datasheet (pdf file, opens in new tab)
PowerScout 12 HD Multi-Circuit Power Submeter
PowerScout™ HD Series Multi-Circuit Power Meters. Designed to monitor multiple independent loads from a single meter, the PowerScout HD Series makes it easy to add many revenue-grade metering points without having to purchase, mount, wire and commission individual energy meters, resulting in lower overall installation & commissioning costs. The PowerScout HD solution provides revenue-grade accuracy in a wide variety of large building environments including data centers, hospitals, office buildings, campuses, retail centers, and industrial complexes.
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR MONITORING
The modular design of the PowerScout 12 HD allows it to be configured for monitoring multiple electrical circuits or for current-only monitoring of branch circuits. It can be supplied with any of DENT’s split-core, solid-core, or RoCoil (Rogowski) CTs. Monitor any combination of up to 4 three-phase or 12 single-phase electrical devices across two separate voltages with revenue-grade accuracy (ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2).
Additionally, the PowerScout 12 HD features to pulse outputs rated at 5mA max current/40V max open voltage.
EASY INSTALLATION
Every PowerScout is line powered and designed to operate on a broad range of voltages, from 90-600VAC, and features two separate voltage inputs. Modbus or BACnet protocols are field-selectable and any combination of split-core or flexible RōCoil CTs can be used. Additionally, PowerScout 12 HD meters have passed rigorous BTL (BACnet Testing Laboratory) testing to ensure interoperability across a wide range of systems and devices.
Configure the meter using the ViewPoint HD software utility and a direct USB connection prior to installation. Eliminate expensive trips back into the field: patented* PhaseChek™ Technology ensures proper CT-to-phase installation the first time.
If ordered with an enclosure, 1-inch EMT conduit connects easily to the enclosure housing – no drilling required.
MINIMUM PART NUMBERS, MAXIMUM FEATURES
Keep it simple: Don’t fight with a long list of SKUs only to realize an important feature is missing. All PowerScout HD Series Meters are equipped with smart, standard features like the flexibility to switch between Modbus® or BACnet®, Ethernet or Serial (RS-485), or the ability to use any millivolt CT, including Rogowski coils, on any channel. When installed, the platform agnostic PowerScout HD Series meter easily integrates within connected products of any building management system (BMS) software, models equipped with BACnet® and Modbus® protocols and can be easily utilized with any system.
Prices are indicative only and subject to change. Please contact us for a quote. (Sep 2023)
| Part No | Product Name | Price (ex-GST) |
|---|---|---|
| PS12HD-C-D-N | PowerScout 12 HD, WITH ENCLOSURE + DISPLAY | Approx $2800 |
| PS12HD-C-N-N | PowerScout 12HD, WITH ENCLOSURE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $2600 |
| PS12HD-P-D-N | PowerScout 12 HD, MOUNTING PLATE + DISPLAY | Approx $2800 |
| PS12HD-P-N-N | PowerScout 12 HD, MOUNTING PLATE, NO DISPLAY | Approx $2500 |
The PowerScout HD Series meters are not meant to be standalone energy recorders. They are designed to connect as a slave device to a data logger, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), or building management host network.
Key Features
- 12 current channels: Multi-circuit submeter monitors voltage, current, power, energy, and many other electrical parameters on any combination of single and/or three-phase systems
- Line-Powered: 90-600V Phase-to-Phase power supply
- Revenue Grade: ANSI C12.20-2010 Class 0.2
- Available with UL 94-V0 enclosure or as a circuit board mounted on a rugged plate to be mounted in an enclosure of your choice
- Mounting Plate included on circuit board only version to help facilitate easy, safe installation
- Extra level of protection: High-Voltage Cover offers additional safety
- Communications: Utilize either BACnet or Modbus protocol over either Serial or Ethernet
- Positive and negative Modbus registers/BACnet objects allow for the PowerScout to be used on net metering projects
- Mix-and-match a full range of Split Core or RoCoil Rogowski-style CTs, including serveral revenue-grade options
- Optional display shows real-time information about the meter configuration and metered data
- PhaseChek™ confirms proper CT orientation
- UL Listed (enclosure version) or UL Recognized (circuit board version)
- CE Mark
- BACnet Testing Laboratory (BTL) Certification to ensure standard compliance, reliability, and interoperability within a BACnet environment
- 5 year warranty
PowerScout PS12 Datasheet (pdf file, opens in new tab)
PowerScout 3HD – Replaces the PS3037 series
The PowerScout 3HD comes in two basic configurations, either DIN rail mountable, or with a wall mount enclosure. Instead of having one specific meter for a single job, the PowerScout 3HD can adapt to nearly any project requirement.
All PowerScout 3HD models have a broadband power supply (80-346VAC line-neutral or 600V line-line), and can be paired with a variety of current transformers, from split cores with 5A range, up to large flexible RoCoils designed for measuring 5000A. Please see below for the available current transformers.
In addition, communication protocols can be easily toggled between Modbus or BACnet using ViewPoint HD software.
CONFIGURABLE ALARM OUTPUT
A configurable Alarm Output with isolation, gives you alerts when the supply voltage drops below a threshold.
INDUSTRY’S MOST DEPENDABLE & PRECISE ENERGY MEASUREMENT
The PowerScout series networked power meters are designed to provide timely and accurate consumption data to gain the upper hand on electrical costs in today’s escalating energy market.
PowerScout meters can capture kWh/kW energy and demand data as well as virtually all relevant energy parameters for diagnostics and monitoring on three-phase or single-phase circuit installations. The PowerScout’s flexibility, size, and ease-of-use make them ideal tools for gathering detailed consumption data in commercial, industrial, government and retail environments.
Powerscout 3 HD Anatomy
Ideal for Monitoring Building Mains
The New PowerScout 3 HD is the latest model in the HD family, replacing the PowerScout 3037 as DENT Instruments’ 3-channel 3-phase meter. DENT’s single-point meter offering features increased measurement performance, industry-standard communications, and two form factors. It can utilize any of DENT’s internally-shunted, 333 mV output split-core or RōCoil CTs. Monitor a single three-phase load or network with other PowerScout HD meters to monitor several loads across your facility.
Revenue-Grade Performance
With high-speed continuous sampling, data update rate of 1 Hz, and ANSI C12.20-2015 Class 0.2 revenue-grade accuracy (depending on CT), the PowerScout 3 HD is well-suited for accountability metering in commercial, retail, and industrial facilities including demand response and tenant submetering.
Line or USB Powered
PowerScout 3 HD instruments are line-powered with an internal wide-range power supply, allowing line-to-line voltages from 90-600 VAC. For convenience, the PS3HD also includes a USB (Type C) connector which allows the meter to be powered from a host PC or laptop computer during configuration.
Industry-Standard Modbus or BACnet
The PowerScout 3 HD supports both Modbus (based on SunSpec IEEE-754) and BACnet communications protocols. Communications interface can be accomplished through serial RS-485 or Ethernet using either Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, or BACnet IP protocols.
Quick Setup
The PowerScout 3 HD can be quickly configured using one of two interfaces: ViewPoint HD PC Application or through a Web Browser. Configurations can be saved to a template for re-use. Use the on-board LCD and thumbwheel to verify setup.
Powerful Troubleshooting
The PowerScout 3 HD meter includes DENT’s patented* PhaseChek™ circuitry for identifying mis-phased and backwards CTs. When used in conjunction with ViewPoint HD, advanced analytics are available, including waveform visualization, vector polar plotting, and harmonic distortion analysis.
Safety Standards
DENT Instruments has set the standard for user safety by designing the PowerScout HD to protect users from harm during the meter installation process. In particular, note the following safety features:
- When the high-voltage (TouchSāf™) cover* is installed on the PowerScout HD meter, the NFPA70E-compliant USB interface is safe to use without the use of additional PPE or shutting off the electrical panel.
- The 200 KAIC fuse that is standard on all PowerScout HD meters exceeds most regulatory requirements, making it the safest meter on the market.
- The PowerScout HD meters have been evaluated to withstand 6kV line surges.
Always follow all local electrical codes and employer guidance regarding the use of PPE and other safety requirements.
* High-voltage (TouchSāf™) cover is standard on all PowerScout HD instruments except plate versions of the PowerScout 12 HD (PS12HD-P-D-N & PS12HD-P-N-N). Contact the factory for details.
Two Available Configurations
The PowerScout 3 HD is available in a compact enclosure to facilitate mounting in the UL-approved enclosure of your choice using DIN rail or in a wall-mount enclosure that’s ready to be installed near your panel or switchgear.
The PowerScout Series meters are not meant to be standalone energy recorders. They are designed to connect as a slave device to a data logger, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), or building management host network.
Typical Applications
- Tenant Submetering (shopping malls, apartments, office space, etc)
- Net Metering (renewable energy applications, such as solar or wind)
- Data Centre Monitoring
- Commercial
- Retail
- Industrial
Related Documents
- PS3HD Datasheet (pdf file, opens in new tab)
- Current Transformers for PowerScouts (pdf file, opens in new tab)
- Metering Project Guide – Power Meter Installation from Start to Finish
Models: (note the prices can change on all Dent products due to AUD-USD exchange rate)
| Part No | Product Name | Price (ex-GST) |
|---|---|---|
| PS3HD-C-D-N | PowerScout 3 HD – Wall Mount | Approx $1500+GST |
| PS3HD-R-D-N | PowerScout 3 HD – DIN Rail Mount | Approx $1400+GST |
Powerscout™ Current Transformers
Each CT type offers its own particular advantages depending on your application.
DENT CTs are interchangeable to meet your varying project requirements.
Current Transformers for PowerScouts (pdf) Note that the PowerScout 3037 has a higher accuracy rating than the ElitePro XC, so the CT specifications are better in this data sheet. See below for more details on this.
The CT models and prices are the same as the ElitePro XC Current Transformers:
NOTE: Prices are indicative only and subject to change – please contact us for an up to date quote.
| Product style | Image | Part No | Max Amps | Window Size | APPROX Price ex-GST |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split Core Hinged Mini |  |
CT-HSC-020-U |  |
20A | 1cm | $55+GST |
| CT-HSC-050-U | |
50A | 1cm | $55+GST | ||
| Split Core Hinged Midi |  |
CT-HMC-100-U | |
100A | 2.5cm | $137+GST |
| CT-HMC-200-U | |
200A | 2.5cm | $137+GST | ||
| Split Core Medium |  |
CT-SCM-100-U | |
100A | 3.2cm | $137+GST |
| CT-SCM-200-U | 200A | 3.2cm | $137+GST | |||
| CT-SCM-400-U | 400A | 3.2cm | $137+GST | |||
| CT-SCM-600-U | 600A | 3.2cm | $137+GST | |||
| Split Core Large |  |
CT-SCL-1000-U | |
1000A | 5.1cm | $163+GST |
| Revenue Grade Small Split Core |  |
CT-SRS-005-U | |
5A | 1cm | $152+GST |
| CT-SRS-050-U | 50A | 1cm | $152+GST | |||
| RoCoil: Flexible Rogowski Coil (direct output, suits Dent instruments only) |  |
CT-R16-A4-U | |
5000A | 11.5cm | $242+GST |
| CT-R24-A4-U | 5000A | 17.9cm | $289+GST | |||
| CT-R36-A4-U | 5000A | 27.5cm | $399+GST | |||
| CT-R47-A4-U | 5000A | 37cm | $580+GST | |||
| CT-R72-1310-U | |
5000A | 56cm | $609+GST | ||
| Clamp-On |  |
CT-CON-0150EZ-U | |
150A | 2.5cm | $163+GST |
Choosing Current Transformers
As a general rule of thumb, you should choose a CT where the average measured current is about 75% of the CT’s max range.
This not only provides best accuracy, but best resolution. Using a large CT to measure a small current provides poor resolution and accuracy.
The bottom end range, or turn down of CTs, can be a “can of worms”, and can change depending on what equipment the CTs are connected to. Contractors hook CTs up to all sorts of things.
The general spec. for the “small” split core CTs, is therefore:
5-65A for the 50A CT, & 10-130A for the 100A CT.
However the same CTs when used with a PowerScout 3037, which has high input sensitivity, can be:
1-65A for the 50A CT, & 2-130A for the 100A CT, as depicted & stated on the PowerScout 3037 brochure.
However, the separate spec sheet for all the CTs, has just used the general spec without adjusting ranges at the bottom end to account for the extra PS 3037 sensitivity.
If you require split core CTs with good turn down & bottom end sensitivity, look at the Mini & Midi hinged split core CTs with their ferrite cores. The Mini & Midi hinged split core CTs are cheaper than the iron cored SCS 50 & 100A CTs and have a better turn down. The only reason a client might choose an iron cored SCS-050 or SCS-100 CT, is if the larger cable opening was required.
As an example: “The RoCoil CTs when used with the ElitePro SP energy logger (top of this page) have been rated safely, as 50 – 5000A, although I have always been able to read them accurately to 20A, at which point the ElitePro SP would cut the readings off.
However, greater sensitivity with the latest ElitePro XC, has resulted in a cut off point for the RoCoils of just 5A.
ie: useful range of 5-5000A, which is a turn down ratio of 1000:1, which is remarkable.
However, there is no guarantee that a measurement of 5A can be made if the RoCoil is connected to some other piece of equipment.”
PowerScout™, ViewPoint™, PhaseChek™ and RoCoil™ are trademarks of DENT Instruments, Inc.
Obsolete Products
PS3P-I PowerScout™ 3 Plus
PS3E-I PowerScout™ 3 Plus Ethernet
PowerScout 3037
PowerScout 24
PowerScout 18
TCA-5 Rogowski Coil to 5A Converter