8000series Installation Instructions

Installation
& Basic Setup

Instructions
NOTICES
Danger
During normal operation of this device, hazardous voltages are present which can cause
severe injury or death. These voltages are present on the terminal strips of the device, and
throughout the connected potential transformer (PT), current transformer (CT), status
input, relay, and control power circuits. Installation and servicing should be performed
only by qualified, properly trained personnel.
Warning
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This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio
communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this device in a residential area may cause interference in which
case the operator will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference.
Y
D Q
UALIT
ISO 9002-94
Registration
Cert # 002188
FCC Notice for the Internal Modem

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The ION 8000 series meters label contains the FCC registration number and ringer
equivalence number (REN ) for this equipment. This information must be provided to the telephone company if requested.
Connection to the ION 8000 series meters internal modem should be made via an FCC Part 68 compliant telephone cord (not supplied) that
mates with the RJ-11 connector on the unit. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using
a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive
RENs on the telephone line may result in the device not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact
the local telephone company. The REN for the ION 8000 series meter s optional internal modem is 0.6.
If the ION 8000 series meter causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that a temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. You
will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the modem
within the ION 8000 series meter. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
The ION 8000 series meter cannot be used on a public coin phone service or party line services. Contact your telephone company for
information.
If you experience trouble with the equipment, please contact Power Measurement U.S.A. at 1-248-324-2409. If the equipment causes harm to
the telephone network for any reason, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Industry Canada Ring Equivalence Number Notice

The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This verification means that the equipment meets certain
telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the users satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, you should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications
company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the companys inside wiring
associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The
customer should be aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to some certified equipment should be made by an authorized maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or
alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the
user to disconnect the equipment.
You should ensure for your own protection that the ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe
system, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
C AUTION
Do not attempt to make such connections yourself. Contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the pecentage of the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices
subject only to the requirement that the total of the REN of all devices does not exceed 5. The REN for the ION 8000 series meters optional
internal modem is 0.6.
Network Compatibility Notice for the Internal Modem

The internal modem is compatible with the telephone systems of most countries in the world, with the exception of Australia and New
Zealand. Use in some countries may require modification of the internal modems initialization strings. If you experience problems using
the modem on your phone system, please contact Power Measurement Ltd. Technical Services.
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Installation and maintenance of the ION 8000 series meter should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have
appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices. Every effort has been made to ensure the installation
instructions presented in this document are clear and easy to understand; however, if you are not sure how to perform any of
the instructions provided, DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION. The ION 8000 series meter must be installed in
accordance with all Local and National Electrical Codes.
WARNING
Failure to observe the following may result in severe injury or death:
During normal operation of the ION 8000 series meter, hazardous voltages are present on its
terminal strips, and throughout the connected potential transformer (PT), current transformer
(CT), status input, control power and external I/O circuits. PT and CT secondary circuits are
capable of generating lethal voltages and currents with their primary circuit energized. Follow
standard safety precautions while performing any installation or service work (i.e. removing PT
fuses, shorting CT secondaries, etc).
The terminal strips on the ION 8000 series meter base should not be user-accessible after
installation.
Do not use digital output devices for primary protection functions. These include applications
where the device performs energy limiting functions or provides protection of people from injury.
If failure of the device can cause injury or death, or cause sufficient energy to be released that a fire
is likely, do not use the ION 8000 series meter. The ION 8000 series meter can be used for
secondary protection functions.
Do not HIPOT/Dielectric test the digital inputs, digital outputs, or communications terminals.
Refer to the label on the ION 8000 series meter for the maximum voltage level the device can
withstand.
Terminal strip torque

Current, voltage, and relay terminals: 1.35Nm torque (max)
Digital Inputs/Outputs, communications, and power supply: 0.90Nm torque (max)
CAUTION
Failure to observe the following may result in permanent damage to the device:
The ION 8000 series meter offers a range of hardware options that affect input ratings. The serial
number label of the ION 8000 series meter lists all equipped options. Applying current levels
incompatible with the current inputs will permanently damage the ION 8000 series meter. This
document provides detailed installation instructions applicable to each hardware option. Refer to
the ION 8000 series meter Users Guide for a detailed list of all options and their associated ratings.
The ION 8000 series meter chassis ground must be properly connected to the switchgear earth
ground for the noise and surge protection circuitry to function correctly. Failure to do so will void
the warranty.
The ION 8000 series meter status inputs can only be used for dry contact sensing applications.
Connection of an external voltage source to any of the status inputs of a standard equipped ION
8000 series meter can cause permanent damage.
STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
CSA: Certified to CAN/CSA C22.2
No.1010-1
Certified to UL 3111
CE: approved
Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Firmware Version Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Socket Meter Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Meter Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Wiring Diagrams for Form 9S, 3-Element Socket Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Wiring Diagrams for Form 35S, 2-Element Socket Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wiring Diagrams for Form 36S, 2-Element Socket Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wiring Diagrams for Form 76S, 2 -Element Socket Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Wiring Diagrams for Form 39S, 3-Element Socket Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Switchboard Meter Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Switchboard Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wiring Diagrams for Form 9, 3-Element Switchboard Meters . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Wiring Diagrams for Form 36, 2 -Element Switchboard Meters . . . . . . . . .21
Wiring Diagrams for Form 35, 2-Element Switchboard Meters . . . . . . . . . . .22
Communications Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
8000 Series ION Meter Users Guide
ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

This document provides important warnings, ordering information, installation
overview, and wiring diagrams for both socket and switchboard mount ION 8000
Series meters.
CAUTION: Use authorized utility procedures to install and service metering equipment.
Dangerous voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury and death can
result if safety precautions are not followed.
Installation and maintenance of the meter must be performed by qualified personnel who
have the appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices.
ION 8000 Series Meter Technical Documentation

A comprehensive binder of technical documentation for the ION 8000 Series meter
is available from your supplier. It contains detailed descriptions of the hardware
systems, operation, and software systems of the meter.
You can also find all of the documentation online at www.pml.com.
Meter Shop Software

There is a complete set of software products designed to help you configure and
use the meter. Meter Shop software accelerates routine tasks such as
programming, meter configuration, meter-shop testing, and data display.
Additional software support is available for SCADA groups and users of the
MV-90, MVP, MVLT and MVCOMM billing software. You can order Meter Shop
software for Windows 98/2000 or Windows NT 4.0.
NOTE
For high resistance grounded systems use 3-Wire Delta configurations (with PTs or Direct).
Product Return
In the event that you must return your meter, contact Technical Service for product
return authorization and shipping instructions.
Firmware Version Summary
Firmware Version Summary

The table below lists the features related to particular firmware releases for the
ION 8000 Series meter.
Firmware/
Framework
Version
Release Date
203/
V1.2.0.0.1
Firmware Enhancements
Preconfigured Framework Enhancements*
Time-of-Use
Form factors 35S and 36S
204/
V1.2.0.1.1
Dec. 3, 99
Maintenance release
205/
V1.3.0.0.0
Mar 17, 00
ModemGate and EtherGate protocols
Loss Compensation
Support for the I/O Expander (Digital In/Out

and Analog Out)
Enhancements to Display Options module
COM4 port (RS-485)
Modbus TCP communications, 1amp input

options (switchboard model)
Flicker detection (8500 only)
Cumulative demand
Higher sampling rate on 8500 (256 samples/

second)
Q-hours
Power availability (number of nines)
Energy Pulsing, I/O framework (KYZ pulsing)
Q-hour interval measurements
206/
V1.3.1.0.0
Jul 4, 00
Maintenance release
207/
V1.4.0.0.0
Sep 21, 00
Maintenance release
209/
V1.5.0.0.0
Nov 30, 00
EN50160 capability added to 8500 (flicker)
KYZ pulsing functionality
211
Apr 20, 01
Introduce the ION 8300 meter
215/
V1.6.0.0.0
May 25, 01
ModbusRTU Master (8400/8500 only)
Enhanced Modbus allows Data Recorder module data to be exported into Modbus Registers
WebMeter and Meterm@il (8400/8500 only)
Advanced security
Power Harmonics module (8300/8400)
Register Edit to modify energy values

*After you have upgraded the firmware, you must download the appropriate framework file onto your
meter to access the preconfigured functionality.
Framework Naming Convention

Meter type (83/84/8500)
Minimum firmware
version required
Factory default framework
Class (2 Amp, 5 Amp)

Meter form factor (36S, 35S, 9S, 35S)
Framework version
8X00_VXX_FAC-C2A-36S_V1.X.X.X.X.fwn
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Socket Meter Installation Overview
Socket Meter Installation Overview

CAUTION: Include a switch or circuit breaker in the installation in close proximity to the
unit and within easy reach to the operator. Mark this switch or circuit breaker as the disconnecting device for the unit.
DANGER: Use circuit closing devices on current transformer secondaries. Dangerous currents and voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury and death can result
if circuit closing devices are not used.
1. Examine the label on the front panel of the meter to verify that the service type
matches your intended application.
TIP
Determine the types of revenue
sealing devices you want to use
before installing the meter.
2. If required, attach an anti-tamper seal through the outer cover of the meter to
seal the outer casing to the backplate.
3. If you have a socket with a lever, open the socket jaws.
4. Align the meter so that the chassis ground strap contacts the ground source on
the socket.
5. Be sure the communications wiring from the back of the unit has a clear path
to any external devices.
Feed any communications wiring through the socket opening. If your socket is
the "OPEN" type, hold the wiring to the side of the meter before you push it
into the socket.
6. Push the meter into the socket so that the back makes contact with the socket
flange. Ensure that the unit blades are firmly in place within the jaws of the
socket.
7. Check that the ground strap has made contact with the grounded surface.
8. Attach the socket-sealing ring and seal the Demand Reset switch if required.
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Meter Enclosure
Examine the meter label to

verify that the form factor
and service type match the
installed socket.
Socket
TYPE
The ground strap (back of the

meter) must connect to a clean
unpainted earth ground surface.
850
0
1
COM
RXD
2
COM
TXD
RXD
TXD
CD
RI
M
MODE
10
T
BASE
ITY
ACTIV
LIN
Ensure that the communication LEDs are active

when the device is communicating.
Meter Enclosure
Select a meter enclosure that conforms to applicable local and national codes and
standards.
Position the mounting enclosure so the doors open fully for easy access to the
meter wiring and related components. When choosing the enclosure size allow
extra space for all wiring, external I/O, or any other required components. The
mounting enclosure must not impede ventilation. Use the following dimensions to
select an appropriate enclosure.
Socket Meter Dimensions

Front View
Side View
End View
237 mm (9.3 in)

176 mm (6.9 in)
12
204 mm (8.1 in)
Wiring Diagrams for Form 9S, 3-Element Socket Meters

Form 9S, 4-Wire Wye, no PTs, 3 CTs
2
LINE
1 2 3 N
Received
NOTE
Delivered
Fuses
2 Amp
Volts Mode must be set to

9S-4 Wire Wye.
I31 I11
I11
I21
V1
V2 V3
Vref
I12
I22
I32
The operating voltage range of

this polyphase Direct Connection system is 120 - 277 Volts
Line-to-Neutral.
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
Form 9S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
Switchgear
Ground
LOAD
Form 9S 4-Wire Wye, 3 PTs, 3 CTs

2
LINE
1 2 3 N
NOTE
Received

9S-4 Wire Wye.
Delivered
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I31 I11
I11
I21
V1
V2 V3
Vref
I12
I22
I32
Form 9S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
LOAD
Switchgear
Ground
13
NOTE
Form 9S 4-Wire Delta, no PTs, 3 CTs

2
LINE
Volts Mode must be set to 9S-4 Wire

Wye/Delta.
Operating Voltages for this Direct
Connection are as follows:
Phase 1: 120 Volts Line-to-Neutral
1 2 3 N
Received
Delivered
Fuses
2 Amp
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I31 I11
I11
I21
V1
V2 V3
Vref
I12
I22
I32
Form 9S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
Switchgear
Chassis
Ground
LOAD

Form 35S 3-Wire Delta, 2 PTs, 2 CTs
LINE
NOTE
1 2 3
Received

35S 3-Wire.
Delivered
Form 35S meters are not recommended for 4-wire Delta

installations.
Fuses
The operating voltage range

(on the secondary side) of this
polyphase system is 120
480 Volts Line-to-Line.
V1
I12
Vref
V3
I31
Vref
I32
Fuses
2 Amp
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I11
Form
35S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
LOAD
14
Switchgear
Ground
NOTE
Form 35S, 4-Wire Wye, 2PTs, 3 CTs

2
LINE
Volts Mode must be set to 35S-3

Wire.
The Operating voltage range (on
the secondary side) of this
polyphase system is 120-480
Volts Line-to-line.
The 35S 4-Wire Wye configuration
must
have
balanced
per-phase voltages in order to
provide accurate measurements.
1 2 3 N
Received
Delivered
Fuses
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I11
V1
I12
Vref
V3
I31
Vref
I32
Fuses
2 Amp
Form
35S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
Switchgear
Ground
LOAD

2
LINE
NOTE
1 2 3 N

36S-4 Wire Wye.
N
1
Received

277 Volts Line-to-Neutral.
Delivered
I11
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp
V1
I21
I31 I11
Vref
V3
PTs
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I12
I22
I32
Form 36S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
LOAD
Switchgear
Ground
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Wiring Diagrams for Form 76S, 2 -Element Socket Meters
Wiring Diagrams for Form 76S, 2 -Element Socket Meters

2
LINE
1 2 3 N
NOTE
N
1
Received

36S-4 Wire Wye.
Delivered

277 Volts Line-to-Neutral.
I11
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp
V1
I21
I41
V3
I31 I11
Vref
I4 is an optional input for

8400/8500 ION meters only.
PTs
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I12
I42
I22
I32
Form 76S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
Switchgear
Ground
LOAD

Form 39S 4-Wire-Wye, no PTs, 4 CTs
2
LINE
1 2 3 N
NOTE
Received

Wire Wye/Delta.
Delivered
I11
Fuses
2 Amp

this polyphase Direct Connection system is 120277 Volts
Line-to-Neutral.
V1
I21
V2
I41
V3
I31
Vref
I4 is an optional input for

8400/8500 ION meters only.
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I12
I22
I42
I32
Form 39S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
LOAD
16
Switchgear
Ground
Form 39S 4-Wire-Wye, 3 PTs, 4 CTs

2
LINE
NOTE
1 2 3 N
Received

Wire Wye/Delta.
Delivered
I4 is an optional input for ION

8400/8500 meters only.
I11
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp
V1
CT Shorting Switch
or Test Block
CTs
I12
I21
V2
I41
V3
I22
I31
Vref
I42
I32
Form 39S
socket
Meter
Chassis
Ground
LOAD
Switchgear
Ground
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Switchboard Meter Installation Overview
Switchboard Meter Installation Overview

1.
TIP
You can draw-out the meter
from its case to facilitate the
case installation into the
mounting hole.
Examine the meters front panel label to verify that the service type matches
your intended application. Prepare a mounting hole for the switchboard case.
2. Mount the case in the hole and fasten the mounting screws and lock washers.
3. Wire the phase voltages and current to the terminal posts according to the
following wiring diagrams and your professional knowledge and expertise.
4. Connect the meter chassis ground to an earth-grounded surface.
Chassis
ground
terminal
CAUTION: The meter must be installed with an adequate chassis ground connection. Use authorized utility procedures to install the ground connection
before wiring. Hazardous voltages are present on the device. Ground the
device BEFORE power is applied. Failure to properly connect the meter switchboard chassis ground voids the warranty.
5. Connect the external communications.

6. Push both of the chassis levers into the open position (see diagram below).
Slide the draw-out chassis into the mounted case.
7. Secure the chassis into the case by pushing the chassis levers into the lock
position (away from the middle of the chassis).
Voltage &
Current
terminals
CAUTION: The auxiliary power input is not fused internally. An external 2A

slow-blow fuse is recommended.
8. Verify operation of the device. Ensure that the meter communication LEDs
activate when the device is communicating. If required, configure the device
using the front panel.
9. Place the front door of the case on and tighten the thumbscrew. Apply
anti-tamper sealing if required.
COM 1
TXD
RXD
TXD
RXD
COM 2
MODEM
RI
CD
10 BASE T
LINK
ACTIVITY
COM 4
RXD
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Switchboard Enclosure
Switchboard Enclosure
Position the mounting enclosure so the doors can open fully to allow easy access
to the draw-out chassis. When choosing the enclosure size, allow for extra space
for all wiring, external I/O, or any other required components. The mounting
enclosure should not impede ventilation. Use the unit dimensions in the next
section to select an appropriate enclosure and create a mounting hole.
NOTE
Select an enclosure that conforms to applicable local and
national codes and standards.
Switchboard Case Dimensions

Side
Front
Rear
44mm
[1.8 in]
28mm
[1.1 in]
265mm [10.4 in]
107mm
[4.2 in]
113mm
[4.4 in]
119mm
[4.7 in]
25mm
[1.0 in]
28mm
[1.1 in]
13mm [0.5 in]
59mm
[2.3 in]
168mm [6.6 in]
28mm
[1.1 in]
228mm [9.0 in]
163mm [6.4 in]
26mm [1 in]
40mm [1.5 in]
144mm [5.7 in]
Suggested Mounting Hole Dimensions

149mm [5.9 in]
141mm [5.6 in]
246mm [9.7 in]
230mm [9.1 in]
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Wiring Diagrams for Form 9, 3-Element Switchboard Meters

Form 9, 4-Wire Wye, no PTs, 3 CTs
LINE
1 2 3 N
NOTE
Fuses
2 Amp

Wire Wye/Delta.
this polyphase Direct Connection system is 120277 Volts
Line-to-Neutral.
I32
Received
Vref
10
Delivered
I22
I31
I12
I11
I21
V3
V1
V2
Meter
Chassis
Ground
CTs
LOAD
Form 9, 4-Wire Wye, 3 PTs, 3 CTs

LINE
1 2 3 N
NOTE
N
1

Wire Wye/Delta.
PTs
I32
Received
Vref
Delivered
Fuses
2 Amp
Fuses
Switchgear
Ground
10
I31
I22
8
I12
I21
V3
I11
V1
V2
Meter
Chassis
Ground
CTs
LOAD
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Wiring Diagrams for Form 36, 2 -Element Switchboard Meters
Form 9, 4-Wire Delta, no PTs, 3 CTs

LINE
1 2 3 N
N
NOTE
Fuses
2 Amp

Wire Wye/Delta.
Operating Voltages for this direct

connection are as follows:
Phase 1: 120 Volts Line-to-neutral
I32
Received
I31
Vref
10
Delivered
I22
I12
I11
I21
V3
V1
V2
Meter
Chassis
Ground
CTs
LOAD
Wiring Diagrams for Form 36, 2 -Element Switchboard Meters

Form 36, 4-Wire Wye, 2 PTs, 3 CTs
LINE
1 2 3 N
N
1
NOTE
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp

36S-4 Wire Wye.
Volts Line-to-Neutral.
I32
Received
Vref
Delivered
Switchgear
Ground
10
I31
I22
8
I12
I21
V3
I11
V1
Meter
Chassis
Ground
CTs
LOAD
21

Form 35, 3-Wire Delta, 2 PTs, 2 CTs
LINE
1 2 3
NOTE
Fuses
Fuses
2 Amp

Wire.
Form 35 meters are not recommended for 4-wire Delta installations.
The operating voltage range (on
the secondary side) of this
Volts Line-to-Line.
I32
Received
Vref
Delivered
Switchgear
Ground
10
I31
I12
6
V3
I11
V1
Meter
Chassis
Ground
CTs
LOAD
22
Communications Wiring
The following diagram summarizes the communications connections available at
the rear of the unit. Wiring of the communication options is the same for Socket
and Switchboard meters. Complete details are provided in the ION 8000 Series
meter Users Guide. I/O Wiring and Configuration procedures are described in the
I/O Expander Installation & Basic Setup Instructions.
Cables extending from rear of Socket and Switchboard models
Optional Auxiliary
Power: Three prong
wall socket
Standard COMs:
Molex Micro-Fit
3.0 male connector
Optional Ethernet
(8400/8500 meters
only): Category 3, 4
or 5 UTP RJ45 male
connector
Optional Modem:
RJ11 or RJ31 male
connector
NOTE
The optical (IrDA) communications port is located on the
front panel.
I/O Expander
(optional)
Communications Break-out Cable

(optional)
COM1: RS-232 or RS-485
COM1: RS-232 or RS-485
COM2 or COM4: RS-485
COM2 or COM4: RS-485
Eight digital inputs
Depending on order options

shield
Four Form C digital outputs

(mechanical relays)
Four Form A digital outputs
or Four Analog Outputs
DB 9
The communications break-out cable wire colors and their functions are as follows:
Pair
(for COM1)
Pair 2
(for either COM2/4)
Wire Color
Function
White
RS-485 COM1 Data +
Black
RS-485 COM1 Data -
Red
RS-485 COM2/4 Data +
Black
RS-485 COM2/4 Data -
Note that both pairs share the same shield.
23
Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 Pin Assignments

1
The table below describes the pin functions on the Molex connector. The Molex
cable carries serial communications signals as well as I/O signals to the I/O
Expander. The functions of Pin 1 and Pin 2 depend on the variety of COM Card
and communications options ordered with your meter.
23
24
Pin
Wire Colors
(Main Color/Stripe)
Function
White/Blue
COM 2 Data+ or COM 4 Data+ or inactive (see Note)
Blue/White
COM 2 Data or COM 4 Data or inactive (see Note)
Black/Blue
For I/O ExpanderDo not Use
Black
COM 1 RS-232 CTS
White
COM 1 RS-232 CD
Red
COM 1 RS-232 RXD
Green
COM 1 RS-232 TXD
Brown
COM 1 RS-232 DTR
Blue
COM 1 RS-232 RTS
10
Orange
COM 1 RS-232 Ground (isolated)
11
Red/Blue
COM 1 RS-485 Data+
12
Blue/Red
COM 1 RS-485 Data
13
N/A
Common RS-485 Shield
14
Two wires: Black/Orange,

Black/Green
N/A Do not Use
15
White/Orange
16
Orange/White
17
White/Green
18
Green/White
19
White/Brown
20
Brown/White
21
White/Grey
22
Grey/White
23
Red/Blue
24
Two wires: Red/Orange, Red/

Green
Molex Connector
NOTE
If the COM4 port is present,
pins 1 and 2 are COM4; if
COM4 and the internal
modem are not present, these
pins are COM2; otherwise they
are inactive.
Check the Communications
LEDs on the side of your meter
to verify which communications options are present.
NOTE
The Molex connector is used
for both socket and switchboard meters.
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& Basic Setup

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Revision Date: August 8, 2001

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Terminal strip torque

8000 Series ION Meter Users Guide

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

ION 8000 Series Meter Technical Documentation

Meter Shop Software

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

Firmware Version Summary

Firmware Version Summary

Preconfigured Framework Enhancements*

Form factors 35S and 36S

ModemGate and EtherGate protocols

Support for the I/O Expander (Digital In/Out

Enhancements to Display Options module

COM4 port (RS-485)

Modbus TCP communications, 1amp input

Flicker detection (8500 only)

Higher sampling rate on 8500 (256 samples/

Power availability (number of nines)

Energy Pulsing, I/O framework (KYZ pulsing)

Q-hour interval measurements

EN50160 capability added to 8500 (flicker)

KYZ pulsing functionality

Introduce the ION 8300 meter

ModbusRTU Master (8400/8500 only)

WebMeter and Meterm@il (8400/8500 only)

Power Harmonics module (8300/8400)

Register Edit to modify energy values

Framework Naming Convention

Factory default framework

Class (2 Amp, 5 Amp)

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

Socket Meter Installation Overview

Socket Meter Installation Overview

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

Examine the meter label to

The ground strap (back of the

Ensure that the communication LEDs are active

Socket Meter Dimensions

237 mm (9.3 in)

204 mm (8.1 in)

ION 8000 Series Meter Installation Instructions

Wiring Diagrams for Form 9S, 3-Element Socket Meters

Wiring Diagrams for Form 9S, 3-Element Socket Meters

Volts Mode must be set to

The operating voltage range of

Form 9S 4-Wire Wye, 3 PTs, 3 CTs