Nexus 1500 User Manual

e Electro Industries/GaugeTech Doc # E154702 V.1.02 Q-1
WYE or DELTA Direct 3 Phase, 4-wire
Nexus® 1500 Meter Quick Start Guide
Mechanical Installation
1. Slide the meter into the panel’s cut-out. (See the diagram shown
on the right. You can use either an octagonal or a rectangular cut-out.)
2. From the back of the panel, slide the 4 Mounting Brackets into the
grooves on the top and bottom of the meter housing - 2 fit on the top
and 2 fit on the bottom.
3. Snap the Mounting Brackets into place.
4. Secure the meter to the panel with lock washer and a #8 screw
in each of the 4 mounting brackets.
5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Philips screwdriver.
Do not over-tighten.
NOTE: See the meter’s Installation and Operation Manual for additional wiring configurations.
WYE or DELTA with PTs 3 Phase, 4-wire DELTA Direct 3 Phase, 3-wire DELTA with PTs, 3 Phase, 3-wire
Mounting
Bracket
#8
Screw
Rectangular Cut-out Dimensions
Grooves
Electrical Wiring Diagrams

Nexus 1500 Specifications

General

Brand	Nexus
Model	1500
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Mechanical Installation

Electrical Wiring Diagrams

WYE or DELTA Direct 3 Phase, 4-wire

Diagram illustrating direct connection for WYE or DELTA 3-phase, 4-wire.

WYE or DELTA with PTs 3 Phase, 4-wire

Diagram showing WYE or DELTA 3-phase, 4-wire with Potential Transformers.

DELTA Direct 3 Phase, 3-wire

Diagram for direct connection of DELTA 3-phase, 3-wire configuration.

DELTA with PTs, 3 Phase, 3-wire

Diagram for DELTA 3-phase, 3-wire configuration using Potential Transformers.

Programming the Nexus® 1500 Meter

Connecting to the Nexus® 1500 Meter

Steps for establishing a connection between the meter and the Communicator EXT software via USB.

CT, PT Ratios and System Hookup

Setting the Current Transformer (CT) and Potential Transformer (PT) ratios and system hookup.

Communication Settings

Configuring communication port settings for the meter.