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Appendix B: Wiring Diagrams

3-Phase 4-Wire (3P4W) — Primary Configuration

This is the default and most common configuration for commercial/industrial installations with a neutral conductor.

Connections

Terminal Connection Description
1 Phase L1 Voltage measurement
2 Phase L2 Voltage measurement
3 Phase L3 Voltage measurement
4 Neutral N Voltage reference
5 Auxiliary Live Meter power supply
6 Auxiliary Neutral Meter power supply
15–16 CT1 on L1 Rogowski coil Phase 1
17–18 CT2 on L2 Rogowski coil Phase 2
19–20 CT3 on L3 Rogowski coil Phase 3

Notes

  • All 4 voltage terminals connected (L1, L2, L3, N)
  • 3 Rogowski coils required (one per phase)
  • Measures: V, A, W, VA, VAr, PF, kWh per phase + totals

3-Phase 3-Wire (3P3W)

Used in systems without a neutral conductor (delta configuration).

Connections

Terminal Connection Description
1 Phase L1 Voltage measurement
2 Phase L2 Voltage measurement
3 Phase L3 Voltage measurement
4 Not connected
5 Auxiliary Live Meter power supply
6 Auxiliary Neutral Meter power supply
15–16 CT1 on L1 Rogowski coil Phase 1
17–18 CT2 on L2 Rogowski coil Phase 2
19–20 Not connected

Notes

  • Only 3 voltage terminals connected (L1, L2, L3)
  • 2 Rogowski coils required (CT1 + CT2)
  • CT3 not used
  • Set system type to 3P3W in meter configuration

1-Phase 2-Wire (1P2W)

For single-phase installations.

Connections

Terminal Connection Description
1 Phase L Voltage measurement
2 Not connected
3 Not connected
4 Neutral N Voltage reference
5 Auxiliary Live Meter power supply
6 Auxiliary Neutral Meter power supply
15–16 CT1 on L Rogowski coil
17–18 Not connected
19–20 Not connected

Notes

  • Only terminal 1 (L) and terminal 4 (N) connected
  • 1 Rogowski coil required (CT1 only)
  • Set system type to 1P2W in meter configuration

Auxiliary Power Wiring

The meter requires auxiliary power independent of voltage measurement inputs.

Terminal Connection
5 Live (85–277V AC, 50/60Hz)
6 Neutral

Note: Auxiliary power can be sourced from any phase or a dedicated supply. The meter starts up within 3 seconds of power application.

RS485 Daisy-Chain Wiring

For installations with multiple meters on the same Modbus bus:

Master ────[D+ D-]──── Meter 1 ────[D+ D-]──── Meter 2 ────[D+ D-]──── Meter N
  |                                                                              |
  └── 120Ω ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 120Ω ──┘

Requirements

  • Cable: Twisted pair (minimum 22 AWG), shielded for industrial environments
  • Topology: Linear daisy-chain (no star or T-taps)
  • Termination: 120Ω resistor at each physical end of the bus
  • Max length: 1200 meters total bus length
  • Max devices: 32 meters per bus segment
  • Addresses: Each meter must have a unique Modbus address (register 40071)

General Wiring Notes

  1. Wire gauge: Use appropriately rated wire for the current being measured. For voltage inputs and auxiliary power, minimum 1.5mm² (14 AWG) is recommended.
  2. Cable glands: Use appropriately sized cable glands on the HT-8WAY enclosure to maintain IP rating.
  3. CT polarity: Rogowski coil arrow must point in the direction of current flow (source → load).
  4. Isolation: RS485 is galvanically isolated from voltage/current inputs.
  5. Grounding: Connect RS485 shield (terminal 11) to ground at one point only to avoid ground loops.