Dent ELITEpro XC - Appendix B: Unusual Metering Systems

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Appendix B—Unusual Metering Systems

3-PHASE DELTA WITH A “WILD” (RED) LEG

3 Phase DELTA with a “Wild” (Red) Leg

Configure the Setup Table as follows:

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Table of Contents3
Introduction7
Elitepro XC SAFETY SUMMARY and SPECIFICATIONS8
Elitepro XC RÉSUMÉ de SÉCURITÉ ET SPÉCIFICATIONS11
Elitepro XC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS14
Elitepro XC CONNECTIONS16
Dent Instruments Warranty Statement17
Prepping & Using the Elitepro19
Install the ELOG Software on the Computer19
Mount the Elitepro XC20
Elitepro XC Connections21
Complete the Wiring Connections22
CT Connections22
Connecting Split-Core Style Millivolt Cts to a Load23
Connecting Rōcoil Cts to a Load25
Voltage Connections26
Analog Channel Connections26
Current Loop Connection28
Voltage Connection29
Power In/Out Connection30
Digital Channel Connections30
Connecting the USB Cable33
Other Communication Connections34
Communicating with the Elitepro XC35
Terminating the Elitepro XC to Computer Connection37
Best Practices38
Creating and Using the Logger Setup Tables38
Create a New Setup Table38
Open an Existing Setup Table on Your PC39
Retrieve an Existing Setup Table from the Elitepro XC40
Configure the Setup Table41
Data Logging Controls42
Start Options42
Stop Options42
Memory Capacity42
Quick Setups43
Physical Power Channels45
Calculated Power Channels48
Combining Channels48
Analog Output Channels49
Send a Setup Table to the Logger50
Save a Setup Table on the Computer51
LED Diagnostics52
Phasechek™ Leds52
COMM-Communications LED52
Power Measurement-Connecting Sensors & Configuring Channels53
Wiring Label Conventions54
Current Transformer (CT) Selection54
CT Selection Examples56
Connecting Cts and Configuring Channels56
ELOG Quick Setup Wiring Diagrams58
Using the ELOG Software62
ELOG Speed Buttons62
Keyboard Shortcuts64
File Menu64
Edit Menu66
View Menu66
Logger Menu67
Communication Sub-Menu67
Retrieve Data from Logger72
Display Real-Time Values Sub-Menu74
Retrieve Logger Setup Table80
Logger Clock Sub-Menu80
Edit Logger Description Line81
Logging ON/OFF81
Clear Logger Sub-Menu82
Tools Menu83
PC Setup83
Update Logger Firmware (Elitepro XC Only)84
Restore Hidden Messages84
Data Menu85
Create New Graph85
Graph Options88
Retrieve Data from Logger89
Open Data File89
Export Data File89
Import CSV File90
Data File Statistics91
Analyze a Selected Data Range93
Extract a Range of Data94
Check Data for Errors95
Fill Missing Records95
Appendices96
Appendix A-Installing Firmware Updates96
Firmware Updates96
Downloading and Installing Firmware96
Appendix B-Unusual Metering Systems97
3-Phase Delta with a "Wild" (Red) Leg97
2-½ Element Meters98
Using the 2-Watt Element (2 Ct) Method on a 3-Wire Delta Service99
Using the 3-Watt Element (3 Ct) Method on a 3-Wire Delta Service100
Appendix C-Troubleshooting Elitepro XC Driver Installation102
Appendix D-Autopoll: Unattended Data Collection106
Autopoll Menu Options106
File Menu106
Edit Menu107
View Menu108
Communications Menu108
Tools Menu109
Log File110
Understanding the Logger Lists111
Configuring a Logger List112
Entering Autopoll Tasks113
Logger Tasks113
Call Interval114
Appendix E-Calculated Power Channel Formulas115
Wye Configuration L1-N, L2-N, L3-N115
DELTA Configuration: L1-L2 and L3-L2116
Appendix F-Communication Options117
USB (Standard)117
Ethernet LAN (Standard)118
Wi-Fi and Wireless Access Point Connection (Optional)121
Elitepro XC as Its Own Access Point121
Elitepro XC Connected to a Wireless Network123
Accessing the Elitepro125
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connections127
Elitepro Mobile App (Optional)128
Bluetooth (Optional)128
Cell Modem Connection (Optional)131
Appendix G-Meter Installation Final Checklist132
Index136

Dent ELITEpro XC - Appendix B: Unusual Metering Systems

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