Panoramic Power PAN-1-0 WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR User Manual USERS MANUAL
Panoramic Power ltd. WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR USERS MANUAL
USERS MANUAL
Panoramic Power System
PAN-1-0 Sensor Installation Guide
Energy Management System - Sensor Installation Guide
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Revision Number
Revision Description
Revision Date
1.0
New version
October 2011
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Contents
Overview .................................................................................................. 5
Unpacking the Hardware ........................................................................ 5
Safety Precautions.................................................................................... 5
Hardware Description ............................................................................. 6
Installing a Sensor.................................................................................... 7
Uninstalling a Sensor ............................................................................... 9
Sensor Specifications................................................................................ 9
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 11
Support................................................................................................... 11
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Overview
Panoramic Power System (PPS) monitors electrical energy consumption at
individual circuit level and detects excess usage allowing organizations to
identify and reduce energy and maintenance expenses.
PPS consists of wireless, self-powered sensors engineered to allow for
rapid, non-invasive installation, with almost no disturbance to operations.
Sensors are easily attached to circuit breakers by just snapping them on to
the outgoing electrical wire. They monitor the flow of electricity through
the resulting magnetic field and also use the field as a power source. The
sensors do not require any maintenance.
Data collected by the sensors is sent to a bridge, which, in turn, transfers
the information to the PPS server through the Internet, using Cloud
technology.
The sensors report the energy consumption to the bridge at sub-minute
intervals. Consumption reports can be retrieved through the system.
This user guide explains how to install the sensors.
Unpacking the Hardware
Sensors are shipped in 30-unit packs.
The package includes the following items:
30 sensors.
1 sensor opener
Safety Precautions
The sensor must be installed only on an insulated conductor.
The conductor’s diameter and maximum current must match the
specification printed on the sensor.
The sensor should be installed and removed only by a qualified
electrician.
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Installation must not be performed on a live wire for reasons of safety
and random shock hazard. Power supply to the panel must be shut off
before and during installation.
The sensor must not be installed lying or touching busbars or any other
non-insulated, exposed conductors.
Installation is possible both on external entry/exit conductors before the
terminal strip, as well as both ends of the circuit breaker. The least
cramped, most accessible location should be chosen for installation. The
sensor should be installed such that the arrow points in the direction of
the load.
Hardware Description
This procedure must be carried out only by a certified electrician.
The sensors are shipped closed, in order to protect the core from dust and
other pollutants. Open a sensor only when preparing to install it.
Figure 1. Closed sensor Figure 2. Open sensor: Core
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The sensor comes with a label fixed on it, containing a unique ID.
Figure 3. Open sensor: Label
Sensors are mapped to building circuits according to their ID, so that
circuit consumption data is associated with the correct sensor.
Installing a Sensor
To install a sensor, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the 4 core surfaces are free of dust or any other particles. If
necessary, wipe it with a dry cloth (the core is clean when it is first
opened and this measure may be redundant).
2. Open the cover of the electrical panel board.
3. Make sure you have a plan that indicates the circuits to be monitored
and the sensor IDs associates with each such circuit. Identify the circuit
breaker on which you would like to install the sensor.
The ID appears on the label fixed to the sensor.
4. Pick a sensor and slide it into the Opener from the labeled side
towards the cover.
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Figure 4. Slide opener into position
5. Snap the Opener's pins into the four holes.
Figure 5. Snap the opener into the sensor holes.
6. Press the two sides of the opener to release the sensor cover.
Figure 6. Press the opener to release the cover.
7. If necessary, wipe clean the electrical cable section with a dry cloth.
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8. Place the opening of the sensor on a clean section of the electrical cable
with the arrow on the label pointing towards the load, so that the
sensor ID and barcode are visible and easily readable. See Figure 7.
9. Close the sensor cover, snapping it into its place and making sure that
all four pins are properly inserted and the sensor is tightly closed.
Figure 7. Installing a sensor.
Note the following:
If the sensor vibrates after installation (you can hear the vibration noise
or feel it when touching the sensor), it means that the sensor is not
properly closed. Try to press the two parts of the sensor to close it
tightly. If the vibration persists, open the sensor and reinstall it or try
using another sensor.
Whenever possible, avoid installing the sensor behind wires and
position it towards the front of the panel board with label facing
towards you.
Uninstalling a Sensor
Using the Sensor Opener, slide it on the sensor from the labeled side
towards the cover. Snap the pins into the 4 holes and press until sensor
snaps open. Remove Sensor from the cable.
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Sensor Specifications
Physical dimensions
17x20x32mm
0.67x079x1.26 inch
Max hot-wire diameter
7mm
0.28 inch
Current measurement range
0-32A (low current version)
0-63A (high current version)
Current measurement accuracy
<1% at I>1A for 32A version
<1% at I>2A for 63A version
Minimum operating current
0.3-0.45A
AC frequency supported
50Hz (European version)
60Hz (US version)
Transmission frequency
433MHz (European version)
902-928Mhz (US version)
Transmission power
10dbm (Max)
Transmission interval
10 seconds
Safety and EMC certificates
USA
Safety: UL-61010-1 (ETL)
EMC/Radio: FCC Part 15 sub
part B,C
Europe
Safety: EN-61010-1 (CE)
EMC: EN-ETSI 301489-3
Radio: EN-ETSI 300220-1
Flammability rating of external
enclosure
V0
Operating temperature
0-60° C
32-140°F
Storage temperature
-20°C to 70°C
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Part Number
PAN-1-0-AMP-RE
AMP = current range (032 / 063)
RE = region (EU / US)
Troubleshooting
If you encounter a problem, first try the following solutions:
Problem
Solution
The sensor is shaking
(relevant only during
installation)
Make sure that the sensor is completely
closed (all four pins are in place).
If they are, try pressing the sensor again
like you did when closing it.
The sensor is not
sending measurements
Make sure the circuit has current.
Make sure that the sensor arrow points in
the direction of the load.
Support
More support can be obtained at support@panpwr.com.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC Wants You to Know
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
FCC Warning
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT.
SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.