Power Measurement ION 8300 - Step 2: Wire the Ground Terminal

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Step 2: Wire the Ground Terminal
CAUTION
The meter must be installed with an adequate chassis ground connection.
Failure to properly connect the meter chassis ground voids the meter
warranty. Do not use metal door hinges as a ground path.
Meter Type Chassis Ground Connection Wire Size
Socket
Contact to a clean, unpainted earth grounded
surface on the socket front flange.
AWG 12
(3.31 mm
2
)
Switchboard Ground terminal on the rear of the meter.
AWG 14
(2.5 mm
2
)
Backplate of meter
Front of socket
Chassis
ground
terminal
Ground strap
Grounded surface
Socket Meter Ground Connection
Switchboard Meter Ground Connection
Optional Switchboard
Breakout Panel