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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.
Dent has just released the new PowerScout 48 HD Power Meter. This new product makes adding revenue-grade metering simpler to install and more cost-effective for commissioning.
The PowerScout HD allows you to monitor any combination of up to 16 three-phase or 48 single-phase electrical devices across two separate voltages with revenue-grade accuracy. The meter also removes the hassle of set-up and install for separate energy meters.
The Top Capabilities of the Dent PowerScout 48 HD Meter Include:
- Two voltage inputs for simultaneous system use
- Revenue-grade metering
- 48 current channels for single and three-phase systems
- Easy installation and integration with management software
- Flexible monitoring of either multiple electrical circuits or current-only brand circuits
- Voltage operation from 90-600VAC
Where can I Use the Dent PowerScout 48 HD?
This meter can be used in a variety of settings in conjunction with internal systems to help measure different energy systems. Some of the more common places one may use the PowerScout 48 HD meter include: data centers, office buildings, retail centers, industrial complexes, and hospitals.
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 2 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.
What devices can I connect the PowerScout 48 HD to?
The PowerScout 48 HD comes with Modbus and BACnet interfaces, with both serial RS-485 and Ethernet ports. In addition there are 2 pulse outputs. All these interfaces allow it to provide detailed power data to a huge array of devices including:
- Modbus-enabled data loggers such as Datataker DT80;
- All common PLC’s;
- Building Management Systems (BMS);
- Most SCADA systems
- and so on.
Where do I order the PowerScout 48 HD?
An authorised DENT supplier in Australia, ESIS specialises in power monitoring and data logging equipment. In addition, we carry a wide range of industrial instrumentation, measurement, industrial computing and communication products. Our engineering expertise allows us to understand your needs in depth, and customise a solution to suit.
You can also count on us to back you up with full technical support. Whether you need help to get your system up and running, or you need to organise calibration, Esis specialists are standing by. To learn more about how Esis can provide the optimal solution for your business, get in touch with us today.
Article courtesy of DENT Instruments
