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FCC compliance statement

This device 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 residential installations. 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 and television reception.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
• Connect the device to an outlet on a­ circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation.

Manufacturer information 

Panoramic Power Ltd. 
15  Atir Yeda St., 
Kfar Saba 4464312, Israel

Telephone: +972-9-7667600 

IC c­­­­­ompliance statement

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation.

A distance of at least 10 cm between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during the operation of the equipment. 

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Une distance d’au moins 10 cm entre l’équipement et toutes les personnes devraient être maintenues pendant le fonctionnement de l’équipement.

Product end of use handling (WEEE) - 
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Panoramic Power is committed to protect the global environment and helping our customers with recycle responsibilities. Disposal of electrical and electronic products must be done according with the local and national regulations. You can return your product to a local collection point.

For information about your disposal or collection points, call your distributor or vendor, or contact https://www.powerradar.energy/support .

Safety Precautions – Panoramic Power Sensor Installation 

The installation of this product (the ‘sensor’) must be undertaken by an electrically qualified and competent person to prevent danger, injuries or a fatality due to the significant risks associated with work on or near live electrical conductors. An electrical safe system of work (SSoW)/electrical safe work condition must be followed to prevent any potential incident, which shall include a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. The risk assessment shall cover the work on or near the specific electrical equipment and shall be carried out by someone with comprehensive knowledge and experience of this type of work and the means of controlling the risks. 

The electrical supply to the distribution panel where the install is taking place must be isolated (shut off following appropriate Lockout/Tagout procedures/guidelines) before and during the installation of the sensor(s). 

Where it is determined acceptable, and in compliance with all applicable and current International, Federal, State, and local laws, rules, or regulations (e.g. NFPA 70E) and any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction, for the installation to be performed on an energized conductor (live wire), then for reasons of safety and inadvertent shock hazard suitable additional controls must be detailed within the SSoW. This shall include, but not be limited to; the use of suitably (International Electrotechnical Commission - IEC) verified insulated tools, equipment, protective clothing including electrically insulated gauntlets and Arc Flash resistant. 

On aged electrical installations, consideration must be given when removing barriers/covers from electrical enclosures to the potential for exposed electrical parts (i.e. no insulating material) within the distribution equipment or any deterioration of insulation on single insulated conductors within, where intrusive interaction is needed to fit the sensor. 

The sensor must be installed only on an insulated conductor and shall not be installed near or touching any other non-insulated exposed electrical conductor as proximity to un-insulated electrical conductors could result in an electrical short circuit (Arc Flash) incident occurring. 

The sensor shall be compatible with the physical size and maximum electrical load current of the conductor and in accordance with the installation specification guidance which shall be comprehensively adhered to; this includes such information as sensor orientation in relation to the electrical load, installed in non-hazardous areas (e.g. explosive dust, vapor or gas atmospheres) and within the sensor’s standard operating temperature of between 0 - 50°C. 

Installation is possible both on external entry/exit conductors before the terminal strip and both ends of the circuit breaker. The most accessible location within the electrical enclosure should be chosen for installation of the sensor in order to minimize the risk of danger and injury. The sensor should be installed so that the arrow points in the direction of the load, panoramic power does not take any responsibility for the incorrect fitting of the device. 

Overview

The PAN-42 wireless power sensor provides high-accuracy real-time power and power quality measurements for mains power monitoring, sub-metering and metering of large loads.

Designed for demanding electrical applications, supporting industry accuracy standards, PAN-42 enables the metering of power, voltage, current, power factor and power quality measurement data.

Information is sent wirelessly, through Panoramic Power’s Bridge unit, to Panoramic Power’s advanced cloud-based analytics platform. The data is then used to provide customers with actionable analytics and real-time dashboards and alerts.

Workflow

Sensor installation consists of the following steps:

1. Map the circuits. 
2. Physically attach the sensors and the CTs to the wires.
3. Monitors the proper functioning of the sensors. 

This manual covers steps 1 and 2 of the workflow. For step 3, visit the article below to learn how:

Web Deployment - Getting Started

Overview

Panoramic Power’s energy management system is the leading device-level energy intelligence platform. The software platform monitors electrical energy consumption at the individual circuit level and detects excess usage. Our patented sensor technology is coupled with cloud-based analytics to provide insights for optimized energy management. This allows organizations to identify and reduce energy and maintenance expenses, and improve their system level performance. 

In this guide, we’ll explain how to use the web deployment tool, which will allow you to quickly map large-scale sites and complete your sensor installations for your projects.

Panoramic Power Sensors

The key to the Panoramic Power system is our unique wireless, non-invasive sensors. These sensors enable organizations across a wide range of industries to quickly and easily collect energy consumption data in real time on all critical loads in each facility, without disrupting your current business activity.

The wireless, self-powered sensors are engineered for rapid, non-invasive installation, with almost no disturbance to operations. Sensors are easily attached to circuit breakers by simply snapping them onto an outgoing electrical wire. The sensors monitor the flow of electricity through the resulting magnetic field and also use the field as a power source. They do not require any maintenance.

Data collected by the sensors is sent to a Bridge, which, in turn, transfers the information to the server through the Internet, using cloud technology. The sensors report the energy consumption to the Bridge at sub-minute intervals. Detailed consumption reports can then be retrieved through the system.

Sensor installation consists of the following steps, which are discussed in detail throughout this guide.

• Mapping a site’s devices and circuits.
• Physically installing the sensors to electrical wires.
• Monitoring the proper functioning of the sensors. 

Accessing the Web Deployment Tool

The web deployment tool will be available for any user with the Deployer User permission. With this permission, you'll be able to open a site and then view the Deployment Tool tab once entering the site.

Deployment Hierarchy

To start mapping your account, you'll need to set the correct hierarchy, as follows.

• Accounts 
• Sites 
• Bridges
• Zones 
• Panels 
• Devices 
• Circuits 
• Sensors 

Please check out our article about Electrical Hierarchy to learn more details.

 

Deployment Hierarchy and Views

Navigation in the Deployment Tool tab is done through the tree on the left side of the screen. The hierarchy displays as follows: Sites > Zones > Panels > Devices.

• Clicking on the Site level in the tree will show the Zones list to the right.
• Clicking on the Zone level will show the Panels list to the right.
• Clicking on the Panel level will show the Devices list to the right.

Deployment Hierarchy Breakdown

The Deployment hierarchy is as follows:

• Accounts – At the top of the hierarchy stands the customer account. Accounts could be for example an industrial manufacturer with multiple facilities at distinct locations, or a large store chain consisting of multiple sites. Customers are predefined in our web tool. For users with access to multiple customers, they will start by picking a customer. The deployment itself will build the hierarchies below each customer. Note that accounts (or a list of sites) will appear only for users with certain permissions. 
• Sites – Customers have sites. Our built-in software applications control and manage the installation process of multiple endpoints across multiple sites. The Web Deployment tool can be used to not only install new sites, but to modify or add to an existing site as well.
• Zones – Each site is hierarchically divided into zones (e.g., west wing, production floor). 
• Panels – Panels can feed devices in a single zone. Panels feed power to a subset of devices in the site. They divide electrical power feeds into subsidiary circuits, while providing a protective circuit breaker for each circuit in common enclosures.
• Devices – Each panel feeds power to a set of devices, which are the elements that consume power on your site, machinery, HVAC, etc.
• Circuits – Based on the connection type of your panel, your devices are fed either with a single phase, or with two or three phases. Circuits represent those phases.
• Sensors - Sensors will be installed on each one of the circuits, to accurately measure the device’s power.
• Bridges – Bridges connect sensors in a panel or group of panels in physical proximity into the cloud service. At least one bridge must be installed at your site; commonly, a bridge covers all devices of a given panel, or all devices of a given zone.

Note: You must go through the entire hierarchy above, even if a site consists of only one zone and all panels are concentrated in that zone.

 

Mapping Site Circuits

Creating a Site

The first step you’ll need to do in order to map your circuits is to create a new site. You can also go into an existing site that you've already created.

To create a site, at the bottom of the Account Dashboard Home screen, click + Create Site. 

Then follow the steps in the Site Settings article, to create a new site. 

Site Settings

As an Admin or Deployer User, you can edit any site within any account in your scope. From the Site Dashboard, you can go click on Settings from the navigation menu to the left.

In the Settings, you can view and edit General settings, Utility Tariffs, and Ops Data Import.

You can set the site's name, address, facility type, subcategory, area (used in the Benchmarking application), time zone, schedule, carbon factor, and enabling the Generation category for devices.

Note: Time Zone shall be set according to standard time (even during daylight savings). The system adjusts to DST but it is not reflected in the dropdown menu.

 

Schedule & Carbon Factor are settings that apply to Optimize package features only. Carbon Factor applies to the Carbon Emissions view in The New Timeview and the Carbon Footprint widget on the Dashboards.

You should select a schedule for your site, to define its operating/working hours. Site Schedule working and off hours are effective for off-hours reports, and for Triggers that consider a site's working and off-hours.

 

You can then access the Deployment Tool to start mapping sites and deploying Sensors on sites from the Site Dashboard under the Configuration tab in the navigation menu.

Adding a Zone

Once you’re in your site (after one has been created), you will be able to see a list of zones within the site. You can either click Create New Zone at the right corner of the screen to create a new zone, or click on an existing zone to view its properties.

Provide a name and the Area of the zone if you are interested in using it as a normalization factor in the Benchmarking application. Otherwise, this characteristic is optional.

Web Deployment - Setting Bridges, Loggers, & Pulse Connected Meters

Setting Bridges, Loggers & Pulse Connected Meters

This article details how to set Bridges, Loggers and External Meters that connect to the platform via a pulse input.

Bridges feature [2] independent KY pulse inputs channels.

To get started, the Bridge must be assigned to a site. The configuration is done in the Inventory section of a Site Dashboard.

Adding a Bridge or Logger

During the mapping stage, you will also need to add a Bridge that connect different groups of sensors to the network. Typically you will set up a Bridge per panel, or a couple of panels in the same zone.

We recommend first installing the Bridge creating the connection to the cloud. This way, once you’ve installed the sensors you’ll immediately get signals for the reception validation.

To add a new Bridge navigate to the site's Bridges & Loggers inventory table from the Site's navigation menu.

To create a new Bridge or Logger, click + Add New and select either "Bridge" or "Logger"

It is recommended to Name the Bridge based on its physical location or the panel(s) in which it is closest to. Description is a free text field that can be shown in a column on the Bridge Status window for additional details of the Bridge. Serial Number is above the barcode on the Bridge on the front (lower right corner) and the back towards the bottom.

 

For Loggers, give any Name you wish. Select Obvius as the Logger Type. Provide a Password. Provide the Serial Number (S/N) of the Logger. Click Apply when finished.

Adding a non-Electric External Meter

In order to set a pulse connected meter that isn't Electric type and associate it to a 4th generation bridge or a 3rd party logger, go to the External Meters tab under the Inventory section on the navigation menu of a site and click on +Add New

Fill in the meter's parameters:

• Meter Name: assign a descriptive name for the meter (what it measures)
• Meter S/N: is the S/N the meter itself, it is for record only and can help identify the physical meter connected to the Bridge.
• Meter Type: select from the supported options. Supported types are: Gas, Water, Heat and Compressed Air meters.
• Associated Bridge/Logger: Choose the Bridge/logger the meter is connected to from the list of supported Bridges and loggers set up in the site.
• Scaling Factor: set the ratio between pulses and the measured unit. For electricity, for example, it will be kWh per pulse.
  Important: use KYZ scaling factor (rather than KY scaling factor) when connecting electricity meters even though only two wires are connected to the Bridge. When connecting other types of meters, use the KY scaling factor. KY scaling factor is exactly twice that of KYZ.

Note: Different type of meters may require additional parameters.

 

The parameters below are relevant for Gas meters only:

• Normalization: Volume changes with temperature and pressure, therefore these parameters are relevant for flow meters such as Gas that are not Normalized.

Normal cubic meter (Nm3) - Volume in Temperature: 0 °C, Pressure: 1.01325 barA
Standard cubic meter (Sm3) - Volume in Temperature: 20 °C, Pressure: 1.01325 barA

Depending on the meters selected units type. If units are already normalized (Nm3, Sm3 or SCF), the first field in the Normalization (Normalization Factor) will be disabled. However, if you select a unit that is not normalized, you can enter the Normalization parameters to see normalized volume units.

• Calorific Factor: Calorific Factor is a measure of heating power and is dependent upon the composition of the gas meters (only). The Calorific Factor refers to the amount of energy released when a known volume of gas is completely combusted under specified conditions. The CF of gas, which is dry, gross and measured at standard conditions of temperature (15 °C) and pressure (1013.25 millibars), is usually quoted in mega-joules per cubic meter (MJ/m3). 

Channel: the physical channel on the Bridge/logger the pulse is connected to

Note: "Disconnected" option in the "Associated Bridge/logger" allows to define a meter before the Bridge/logger is installed. It also allows to disassociate the meter from the logger in case a Bridge/logger needs replacement

 

You can edit or delete an existing meter by clicking the three dots on the of the requested meter

Later on, we will discuss how to configure an Electricity Meter in the Add Devices section of this article.

Verifying Data Flowing from the Bridge

The settings detailed above can be done before or after the physical installation of the Bridge; however, you can only verify the data after post-Bridge installation.

1. First, verify that the Bridge is connected to the platform.
   • Go to the Bridges inventory view by either clicking on the Bridges & Loggers view in the Inventory widget

• Make sure that the Bridge is connected. A green status icon indicates that it is.
• You can also click on the Bridge name and the Connected Sensors table will populate below and in the Last Measurement column will display the last time the Sensors within its range reported to it.

Note: The sensors are delivering the data for any Bridge within its range to collect and deliver to the server. The server will then take the one with the strongest RSSI to report its sensor's data in the system. So there is no need to be worried about multiple Bridges reading the same sensors; there will not be interference or duplicates in the data readings in the system.

 

 

1. From the Site Dashboard navigation menu, click the Time View application.
2. Clicking on the Measurement Type show by will present all existing meters in the site. All external meters will be presented under one of the following: 
   • Gas
   • Heat
   • Air
   • Water

The daily view presents aggregated five minutes data. The Gen4 measurement resolution of electricity meters is every one minute. Use the 6 Hours view to see the data in one-minute resolution.

Sites with Gas, Heat, Flow and Temperature Meters

Gas and Heat measurement is presented in energy, and the resolution is every one hour.

Gas, Water and Compressed Air measurement are presented in flow or Volume units (cubic meter, cubic feet and Gallon), for volume measurements the resolution is every one hour and for flow measurements the resolution changes based on the period selected in the graph, illustrated in the second image. Temperature meter measurements are presented as degrees, Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Validating Heat, Gas Water, Compressed Air, and Temperature Readings

After the meters are configurated on the platform, we start the validation process to make sure the readings on the platform are the same as on the physical meter onsite.

For four hours on every round hour, take physical counter readings and pictures from all meters onsite. Compare the delta between hours of those readings to the energy view in the Time View energy graph (the view will be updated after the whole hour has passed; at the end of the measurement period, the energy of 01:00 am will be updated only at 02:01 am).

For example:

Hour	Physical Meter Counter (kwh)	Physical Meter Counter (kwh)	UI Energy in Time View (kwh)	%
07-01-2018 00:00	113000	200 kwh	200 kwh	100%
07-01-2018 01:00	113200	230 kwh	230 kwh	100%
07-01-2018 02:00	113430	70 kwh	70 kwh	100%
07-01-2018 03:00	113500	0 kwh	0 kwh	100%
07-01-2018 04:00	113500	0 kwh	0 kwh	100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a validated meter.

Note: the fixed difference between the UI and the physical meter might be caused by a difference in

1) the Scaling factor and

2) the Caloric factor

 

 

 

 

Safety precautions

Read the instructions in this manual before installing, and take note of the following precautions:

• Ensure that all incoming AC power and other power sources are turned off before performing any work or connecting the PAN-42. Failure to do so may result in serious or even fatal injury and/or equipment damage.
• Under no circumstances should PAN-42 be connected to a power source if it is damaged.
• To prevent potential fire or shock hazard, do not expose PAN-42 to rain or moisture.
• Ensure that the external current transformers are shorted (by using the recommended shorting switches) before disconnecting PAN-42 from its current inputs.

The sensor and CTs should be installed and removed only by a qualified electrician. Read this manual thoroughly before connecting the device to the current-carrying circuits.

During operation of the device, hazardous voltages are present on input terminals. Failure to observe precautions can result in serious or even fatal injury, or damage to equipment.

Mechanical installation

There are several mounting options for PAN-42:

• On a 35-mm DIN rail (see the drawing below)
• By using screws, using the slots on the back of the device
• With plastic tie-wraps, using the hooks on the back of the device

Figure 1. Hardware measurements

Electrical connections

PAN-42 supports the following phase configurations:

1.  Single-phase– 120VAC (US) or 230VAC (EU) phase-neutral

Supported voltage range: 110-277 VAC phase-neutral

In this configuration, the single voltage line (phase and neutral) should be connected to L1 & N, and a single CT should be connected to I1.

Single-phase configuration

2.  Dual-phase– 240VAC (US) phase-phase

Supported voltage range: 220-554VAC phase-phase

In this configuration, the two voltage lines (phase A, phase B, and neutral) should be connected to L1, L2 & N, and two CTs should be connected to I1 & I2.

Dual-phase configuration

3.  3-phase 4-wire (wye) – 120/208VAC (US), 277/480VAC (US), or 230/380VAC (EU)

Supported voltage range: 110-277VAC phase-neutral / 190-480VAC 
phase-phase

In this configuration, all three voltage lines & neutral should be connected to L1, L2, L3 & N, and three CTs should be connected to I1, I2 & I3.

3-phase 4-wire (wye) configuration

4.  3-phase 3-wire (delta) – 120/208VAC (US), 277/480VAC (US), or 230/380VAC (EU)

Supported voltage range: 110-277VAC phase-neutral / 190-480VAC 
phase-phase

In this configuration, all three voltage lines should be connected to L1, L2 & L3 (N is left open), and three CTs should be connected to I1, I2 & I3.

3-phase 3-wire (delta) configuration

5.  3-phase 4-wire (wye) – 346/600VAC (Canada)

Since this voltage is beyond the rated voltage range of PAN-42, potential transformers must be used on each of the three voltage inputs. The PTs’ primary windings should be connected between each phase and neutral, and the secondary windings should be connected to L1, L2, L3 & N. Three CTs should be connected to I1, I2 & I3.

3-phase 4-wire (wye) 346/600VAC configuration

6.  3-phase 3-wire (delta) – 346/600VAC (Canada)

Since this voltage is beyond the rated voltage range of PAN-42, potential transformers must be used on each of the three voltage inputs. The PTs’ primary windings should be connected between each phase and a common connection point (virtual neutral), and the secondary windings should be connected to L1, L2, L3 & N. Three CTs should be connected to I1, I2 & I3.

3-phase 3-wire (delta) 346/600VAC configuration

Note: PAN-42 does not support a 3-phase high-leg delta configuration.

Important notes

1. Voltage lines must be connected through a current-limiting device. Current protection should be maximum 1A per phase. It is advised to use in-line rail-mount fuse holders. See the Current Limiting Devices section for recommended devices and specifications.
2. Ground wires should not be connected to any of PAN-42’s voltage inputs, (including the Neutral input).
3. The gauge of the voltage input wires (between the current-limiting device and PAN-42) must be 0.8-4.0mm² (12-18 AWG).
4. Wrong polarity of the current transformers (CTs) will result in 
   incorrect readings. See the ‘Current transformer mounting’ section 
   for more details.
5. Never leave a CT’s output open while primary current is flowing. 
   If you need to disconnect the sensor from a CT, short its output (secondary winding) using its shorting switch, as shown in the connection diagrams above. The shorting switch is optional but not mandatory when using traditional split core CTs. For deployments that utilize Rope CTs (Rogowski coil) it is strictly prohibited to use a shorting switch.
6. When connecting to mains voltage >277VAC phase-neutral, or when installing in a noisy industrial environment, a potential transformer is required. See the ‘Potential transformers’ section for more details.

PAN-42 installed on a DIN rail

Mapping the site

Sensors are installed at the electrical panel of the mains and/or devices you wish to monitor. Per zone or panel, a Bridge must be installed within range to collect the sensor data. Visit the article below to learn more about how to install Bridges and map sensors:

Web Deployment - Mapping Panels, Devices and Circuits

Adding an Electrical Panel

1. To add a new panel (to an existing zone) or edit the settings of an existing panel, go to the zone you want to view within the Deployment Tool tab. From there you can view a list of existing panels within that zone, or create a new panel.

1. When you create a new panel, you can add a name and select the zone for that panel.
2. Next select a Connection Type. The connection type describes the panel’s electrical configuration, which is most often derived by the type of grid service entering the site. The available connection types are determined by your location. For example, North America connection types differ from the rest of the world. The options available are dependent on the site's location and the panel type selected. Table 1 below lists the device options for North America, and Table 2 below lists the device options for the rest of the world.
   When you select a Connection type, a preview image of the selected panel configuration will show to the right. The preview shows the default voltages in the panel as well as the typical colors of the wires expected in the site. Some variations may occur however, and we recommend verifying the voltage levels and colors prior to defining the panel.
3. In the Voltage Type field, you can select a fixed (manual) voltage for the panel. If at least one power meter is installed on your site, instead of a fixed voltage value, select Power Meter (note that this option is only available if you have a Pan-42 meter connected to the site). If you choose a power meter, the voltage used for power calculation of all the panel’s devices will be based on the measured voltage, instead of a fixed value set on the panel. 
4. In the Avg. Power factor field, specify the approximate power factor of the panel. The power factor is the ratio of the real power following the load of the apparent power. Typical values here are between 0.9-1. The default value is 0.95. Note that the power measured for each of the panel’s devices is calculated as: Sensor’s measured current x the panel’s voltage x the power factor.
5. Click Apply when finished.

Panel Connection Type Options - North America

Panel Type	Single Pole Device	Dual Pole Device	3-Pole (phase) Device
Single Phase Panel	√	-	-
Dual Phase Panel	√	√	-
Wye (3-Phase)	√	√	√
Delta (3-Phase)	-	-	√
Hi-Leg Delta (3-Phase)	√	√	√
Custom voltage panel (Delta)	-	-	√
Custom voltage panel (Wye)	√	√	√

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel Connection Type Options - Rest of the World

Panel Type	Single Pole Device	Dual Pole Device	3-Pole (phase) Device
Single Phase Panel	√	-	-
Wye (3-Phase)	√	√	√

 

 

 

 

Panel Connection Type Options - Japan

Panel Type	Number of Phases	Phase Default Voltage	P2P Default Voltage	Family
100V Single Phase 2 Wire	1	100	Single
200V Single Phase 2 Wire	1	200	Single
100/200V Single Phase 3 Wire	1	100	200	Single
100/200V 3 Phase 4 Wire (Wye)	3	100	200	WYE
200V 3 Phase 3 Wire (Delta)	3	100	200	Delta
400V 3 Phase 3 Wire (Delta)	3	230	400	Delta
Custom Voltage Panel (Delta)	3	Delta
Custom Voltage Panel (Wye)	3	Wye

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding a Device

Each panel feeds power to a set of devices, which are the elements that consume power on your site, machinery, HVAC, etc.

• To add a new device (to an existing panel), or edit the settings of an existing device, go into an existing panel. From there, you can view a list of existing devices within that panel, or create a new device.

Note: You can click the small arrow to the left of an existing device, to expand and see additional details and information about that device

 

• Enter a Name, Category and Type for your device. In the Type field, use a type that describes the main consumers of electricity for this device; for example, Machinery, Lighting, Industrial Heating, etc.

Custom Category and Custom Type

• For Optimize sites, you can create Custom Categories and Custom Types for your devices. Each custom entity requires a name and an icon you can select from our library

Note: Each Custom Category requires at least 1 Custom Type configured with it. 

 

Note: You can add Custom Types within existing Categories in the system.

 

 

• In the Monitored By drop-down, select whether the device is monitored by a Panoramic Sensor or by an external Electric Pulse Meter. When selecting Electric Pulse Meter - some fields may adjust accordingly
• In the No. of Phases/Circuits field, select the combination of phases and sensors you’d like to deploy. Based on the connection type of your panel, your devices are fed either with a single phase, or with two or three phases. For a single-phased device, you can install a single sensor. For a two- or three-phased device, you can choose whether you want to install a sensor for each one of the phases, or get measurements from only one phase. Later, when the overall device power is calculated, you can either sum up the current of all sensors, or if one sensor is installed, multiply the measurement by the current factor. PAN-42 sensors require a 3 Phase/3 Sensor setup. Once the sensor is installed on the first phase, the remaining phases will auto-populate the PAN-42 details like CT rating and Current Factor
• In the Circuit Breaker rate field, enter the maximum current breaker rating (Ampers) that the circuit is designed for. 
• Use the Notes field to add any additional notes or comments regarding this device.
• Click Apply when finished. 

 

Assigning a Panoramic Sensor to a Device

• Once you enter the serial number there, you'll be able to see additional sensor details. It will automatically determine what type of sensor it is based on its serial number.
• Power Factor is a value between 0 - 1 representing the quality/efficiency of the real power. There is a default set to the account but if you are aware of each device's measured or assumed power factor, enter in this value here. You only enter this value for PAN-10, PAN-12, and PAN-14 measured devices, as PAN-42 sensors will measure this value.
• Current Factor represents cases where you have to compensate in the system for installing the sensor on only 1 of X conductors for a phase. For example: if a device has 4 conductors per phase and you could only fit 1 of the 4 conductors in the sensor, you would put the value 4 in the current factor, and therefore the system would multiply all current readings by 4 to represent the real value of the phase. This is only recommended given the load across all 4 of the conductors is balanced. To ensure accurate sensor readings, it is ideal to size the sensor or the CT for PAN-14 cases to be large enough to fit all conductors into the same sensor and therefore, the Current Factor would be set to 1.

For PAN-42 sensors

• Voltage Factor is set as 1 by default but in cases where you have a potential transformed installed to stepdown a voltage that exceeds the rating of the PAN-42 (480V), this field allows for the compensation of its presence. For example: if there was a potential transformer that stepped down the voltage from 4800V to 480V, you would enter the value 10 in the Voltage Factor field. 
• For PAN-14 Sensor and PAN-42 power meters, you will be required to enter the CT Rate. This is the primary current value of the external current transmitter’s specifications. For example: For a 600A/5A CT, enter the value 600 in the CT Rate.
• Once installed and the device is running and a Bridge nearby is online, you can also see a real-time preview of the Sensor Validation Graph, with details of the reception rate and the current of the selected sensor.

 

Assigning an Electric Pulse Meter to a Device

• Once you expand the device properties / or click Connect Meter, you'll be able to set:
  • The Associated Bridge/Logger - Select a Panoramic Bridge or external Obvius logger 
  • The Channel Input to which the device's sub-meter is connected in the Bridge/logger
  • The Scaling Factor (energy (kWh) per pulse)
• Click Connect to complete the setup

Splitting/Deleting Devices, Panels, and Zones

When viewing the list of devices in a panel, list of panels in a zone, or list of zones in a site, you can choose to duplicate or split a device, panel, or zone.

1. To split a device, go to the right of the list of devices, and select Split Device. The device will be split from one device, with a couple of sensors installed to individual devices with one sensor each. 
2. To duplicate or delete a device (with all sensors of the device), follow the same method when you are in the Panel screen viewing the list of devices.
3. To delete a panel (with all devices of the panel), follow the same method when you are in the Zone screen viewing the list of panels.
4. To delete a zone (with all panels and devices), follow the same method when you are in the Site screen viewing the list of zones.

Electrical Hierarchy

Current transformer mounting

Polarity

Current transformers (CTs) have polarity, and must be installed in the correct direction. This is important on both sides of the CTs:

1. The CTs must be placed on the load wires (primary side) so that current flows as shown by the arrow marked on the CT, or by the following common markings:
   1. From the side marked ‘P1’ to the side marked ‘P2’
   2. From the side marked ‘K’ to the side marked ‘L’
   3. From the side marked ‘H1’ to the side marked ‘H2’
2. The CTs’ outputs (secondary side) must be connected to PAN-42’s current input terminals as indicated by the following common markings:
   1. Terminal or wire marked ‘S1’ to current terminal marked ‘+’ on PAN-42, and ‘S2’ to ‘–‘
   2. Terminal or wire marked ‘K’ to current terminal marked ‘+’ on PAN-42, and ‘L’ to ‘–‘
   3. Terminal or wire marked ‘X1’ to current terminal marked ‘+’ on PAN-42, and ‘X2’ to ‘–‘

Output shorting

As shown in the ‘Electrical connections’ section above, the CTs should be connected to PAN-42 through normally-open shorting switches or MCBs. 
Before mounting any CT on an active hot wire, its switch/MCB should be switched to the closed position, so that the CT’s output is shorted. After 
the PAN-42 sensor’s current input is connected, the switch can be moved 
to the open position.

Failure to short a CT’s output when it is placed on an active hot wire can 
cause irreparable damage to the CT!

Connection wires to PAN-42

The CTs’ secondary outputs are connected to the PAN-42 sensor’s current input terminals. The wires used to connect the CTs to PAN-42 (through shorting switches) should have the following characteristics:

1. Gauge: 0.5-4.0mm² (12-20 AWG)
2. Maximum length: depends on gauge – voltage drop across the wires’ total length must not exceed the CT’s specification at 5A_RMS of current. The following list shows maximum lengths (per wire, total length between CT and PAN-42) for some common wire gauges:
   1. 1 mm² – 1.5 m
   2. 0.5 mm²– 75 cm
   3. 16 AWG – 6 feet
   4. 18 AWG – 4 feet
   5. 20 AWG – 2.5 feet
3. Twist ratio: one twist per 5mm (2 inches)

Installing the sensor

This procedure must be carried out by a certified electrician.

1. Make sure the CT outputs are shorted (see the ‘Current transformer mounting’ section above)
2. Mount the CT(s) on the hot wire(s):
   1. If the CT is split-core: Open the CT, and close it around the 
      hot wire.
   2. If the CT is solid-core: disconnect one of the ends of the hot wire from the panel, insert it through the CT, and then reconnect it to the panel.
   3. In both cases, make sure the CT is placed on the wire so that the direction of current flow on the wire is correct (see the ‘Current transformer mounting’ section above). ‘
3. Connect the CT(s) from one to three phases A, B, C to the PAN-42 sensor’s current input terminals marked ‘I1’, ‘I2’, ‘I3’, respectively, making sure polarity is correct, and wire gauge and length are appropriate (see the ‘Current transformer mounting’ section above).
4. Connect the voltage inputs:
   1. Connect one to three phases A, B, C to the PAN-42 sensor’s voltage input terminals marked ‘L1’, ‘L2’, ‘L3’, respectively. If there is a neutral wire, connect it to the ‘N’ terminal. Refer to the Electrical Connections section above for more details about connecting different phase configurations.
   2. Make sure each phase is connected through a current limiting device (see the ‘Current limiting devices’ section for details).
   3. If the phase voltages are higher than the rated input of PAN-42, such as 346/600V systems in Canada, connect the phases through potential transformers, as shown in the ‘Electrical connections’ section (see also the ‘Potential transformers’ section for more details). In this case, make sure that you measure the input and output voltage of each potential transformer, and record the input to output voltage ratio for use in the deployment process (the potential transformer’s rated ratio is often not completely accurate, and so the voltages must be measured).
   4. Make sure that you use the same phase for the current and voltage inputs; that is, L1 and I1 are for the same phase, L2 goes with I2, and L3 goes with I3.

Note: In order for the PAN-42 sensor to turn on, the neutral wire 
and at least one voltage phase, or at least two voltage phases, must be connected.

5. After connecting the current and voltage inputs, make sure that the phase indication LED for each phase connected is steady green, and that the Tx LED flashes green every 10 seconds.
6. For each phase, the LED indications are as follows:

• Voltage > 90V_RMS
• Current > 0.05A_RMS (1% of full-scale)

7. Finalize the PAN-42 sensor’s and the CTs’ position in the panel, maintaining a reasonable distance between the CTs and PAN-42.

Important notes

Do not mount the CT on the hot wire before you have already connected its outputs to the PAN-42 sensor, or to the shorting switch, making sure the switch is in its closed state!

If a PAN-42 sensor needs to be replaced, put the suggested shorting switches in their closed states before PAN-42 is disconnected!

Do not leave the CT mounted/installed on a hot wire without being short circuited.

Resetting the internal energy counter

PAN-42 holds an internal, nonvolatile energy counter that keeps the accumulated energy (kWh) readings. It is recommended to reset the counter when installing a new PAN-42 unit.

To reset the counter, insert a pin into the hole on the back side of PAN-42, press and hold the pin for 5-8 seconds. When the resetting is complete, the three phase-indication LEDs will flash once in red.

Registering the installed sensor

Visit the article to learn how to map the sensors to the devices configured to the site:

Web Deployment - Mapping Panels, Devices and Circuits

Adding an Electrical Panel

1. To add a new panel (to an existing zone) or edit the settings of an existing panel, go to the zone you want to view within the Deployment Tool tab. From there you can view a list of existing panels within that zone, or create a new panel.

1. When you create a new panel, you can add a name and select the zone for that panel.
2. Next select a Connection Type. The connection type describes the panel’s electrical configuration, which is most often derived by the type of grid service entering the site. The available connection types are determined by your location. For example, North America connection types differ from the rest of the world. The options available are dependent on the site's location and the panel type selected. Table 1 below lists the device options for North America, and Table 2 below lists the device options for the rest of the world.
   When you select a Connection type, a preview image of the selected panel configuration will show to the right. The preview shows the default voltages in the panel as well as the typical colors of the wires expected in the site. Some variations may occur however, and we recommend verifying the voltage levels and colors prior to defining the panel.
3. In the Voltage Type field, you can select a fixed (manual) voltage for the panel. If at least one power meter is installed on your site, instead of a fixed voltage value, select Power Meter (note that this option is only available if you have a Pan-42 meter connected to the site). If you choose a power meter, the voltage used for power calculation of all the panel’s devices will be based on the measured voltage, instead of a fixed value set on the panel. 
4. In the Avg. Power factor field, specify the approximate power factor of the panel. The power factor is the ratio of the real power following the load of the apparent power. Typical values here are between 0.9-1. The default value is 0.95. Note that the power measured for each of the panel’s devices is calculated as: Sensor’s measured current x the panel’s voltage x the power factor.
5. Click Apply when finished.

Panel Connection Type Options - North America

Panel Type	Single Pole Device	Dual Pole Device	3-Pole (phase) Device
Single Phase Panel	√	-	-
Dual Phase Panel	√	√	-
Wye (3-Phase)	√	√	√
Delta (3-Phase)	-	-	√
Hi-Leg Delta (3-Phase)	√	√	√
Custom voltage panel (Delta)	-	-	√
Custom voltage panel (Wye)	√	√	√

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel Connection Type Options - Rest of the World

Panel Type	Single Pole Device	Dual Pole Device	3-Pole (phase) Device
Single Phase Panel	√	-	-
Wye (3-Phase)	√	√	√

 

 

 

 

Panel Connection Type Options - Japan

Panel Type	Number of Phases	Phase Default Voltage	P2P Default Voltage	Family
100V Single Phase 2 Wire	1	100	Single
200V Single Phase 2 Wire	1	200	Single
100/200V Single Phase 3 Wire	1	100	200	Single
100/200V 3 Phase 4 Wire (Wye)	3	100	200	WYE
200V 3 Phase 3 Wire (Delta)	3	100	200	Delta
400V 3 Phase 3 Wire (Delta)	3	230	400	Delta
Custom Voltage Panel (Delta)	3	Delta
Custom Voltage Panel (Wye)	3	Wye

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding a Device

Each panel feeds power to a set of devices, which are the elements that consume power on your site, machinery, HVAC, etc.

• To add a new device (to an existing panel), or edit the settings of an existing device, go into an existing panel. From there, you can view a list of existing devices within that panel, or create a new device.

Note: You can click the small arrow to the left of an existing device, to expand and see additional details and information about that device

 

• Enter a Name, Category and Type for your device. In the Type field, use a type that describes the main consumers of electricity for this device; for example, Machinery, Lighting, Industrial Heating, etc.

Custom Category and Custom Type

• For Optimize sites, you can create Custom Categories and Custom Types for your devices. Each custom entity requires a name and an icon you can select from our library

Note: Each Custom Category requires at least 1 Custom Type configured with it. 

 

Note: You can add Custom Types within existing Categories in the system.

 

 

• In the Monitored By drop-down, select whether the device is monitored by a Panoramic Sensor or by an external Electric Pulse Meter. When selecting Electric Pulse Meter - some fields may adjust accordingly
• In the No. of Phases/Circuits field, select the combination of phases and sensors you’d like to deploy. Based on the connection type of your panel, your devices are fed either with a single phase, or with two or three phases. For a single-phased device, you can install a single sensor. For a two- or three-phased device, you can choose whether you want to install a sensor for each one of the phases, or get measurements from only one phase. Later, when the overall device power is calculated, you can either sum up the current of all sensors, or if one sensor is installed, multiply the measurement by the current factor. PAN-42 sensors require a 3 Phase/3 Sensor setup. Once the sensor is installed on the first phase, the remaining phases will auto-populate the PAN-42 details like CT rating and Current Factor
• In the Circuit Breaker rate field, enter the maximum current breaker rating (Ampers) that the circuit is designed for. 
• Use the Notes field to add any additional notes or comments regarding this device.
• Click Apply when finished. 

 

Assigning a Panoramic Sensor to a Device

• Once you enter the serial number there, you'll be able to see additional sensor details. It will automatically determine what type of sensor it is based on its serial number.
• Power Factor is a value between 0 - 1 representing the quality/efficiency of the real power. There is a default set to the account but if you are aware of each device's measured or assumed power factor, enter in this value here. You only enter this value for PAN-10, PAN-12, and PAN-14 measured devices, as PAN-42 sensors will measure this value.
• Current Factor represents cases where you have to compensate in the system for installing the sensor on only 1 of X conductors for a phase. For example: if a device has 4 conductors per phase and you could only fit 1 of the 4 conductors in the sensor, you would put the value 4 in the current factor, and therefore the system would multiply all current readings by 4 to represent the real value of the phase. This is only recommended given the load across all 4 of the conductors is balanced. To ensure accurate sensor readings, it is ideal to size the sensor or the CT for PAN-14 cases to be large enough to fit all conductors into the same sensor and therefore, the Current Factor would be set to 1.

For PAN-42 sensors

• Voltage Factor is set as 1 by default but in cases where you have a potential transformed installed to stepdown a voltage that exceeds the rating of the PAN-42 (480V), this field allows for the compensation of its presence. For example: if there was a potential transformer that stepped down the voltage from 4800V to 480V, you would enter the value 10 in the Voltage Factor field. 
• For PAN-14 Sensor and PAN-42 power meters, you will be required to enter the CT Rate. This is the primary current value of the external current transmitter’s specifications. For example: For a 600A/5A CT, enter the value 600 in the CT Rate.
• Once installed and the device is running and a Bridge nearby is online, you can also see a real-time preview of the Sensor Validation Graph, with details of the reception rate and the current of the selected sensor.

 

Assigning an Electric Pulse Meter to a Device

• Once you expand the device properties / or click Connect Meter, you'll be able to set:
  • The Associated Bridge/Logger - Select a Panoramic Bridge or external Obvius logger 
  • The Channel Input to which the device's sub-meter is connected in the Bridge/logger
  • The Scaling Factor (energy (kWh) per pulse)
• Click Connect to complete the setup

Splitting/Deleting Devices, Panels, and Zones

When viewing the list of devices in a panel, list of panels in a zone, or list of zones in a site, you can choose to duplicate or split a device, panel, or zone.

1. To split a device, go to the right of the list of devices, and select Split Device. The device will be split from one device, with a couple of sensors installed to individual devices with one sensor each. 
2. To duplicate or delete a device (with all sensors of the device), follow the same method when you are in the Panel screen viewing the list of devices.
3. To delete a panel (with all devices of the panel), follow the same method when you are in the Zone screen viewing the list of panels.
4. To delete a zone (with all panels and devices), follow the same method when you are in the Site screen viewing the list of zones.

Electrical Hierarchy

Monitoring sensor activity 

Visit the article below to learn more about the sensor summary window that helps monitor sensor activity:

Bridges and Sensors

This article covers learning about the status of your Bridges and sensors inventory. This includes whether all Bridges at a site are connected, and the connection and reception levels of all sensors at a site.

You can get to these inventory pages from:

• The Account Dashboard Sensors and Bridges Hardware Status.

• The “Panoramic Sensors" and “Bridges & Loggers” sections under the Inventory section of the Account or Site navigation.

 

Bridges Summary Window

You can use the Bridges & Loggers tab to first view Bridges and sensors connected to each Bridge; and the Panoramic Sensors tab to view all sensors at a site. This can also be opened on the account level, with a view of the status of all Bridges and sensors across sites. 

At the top right of the Bridges and Sensors tabs, you can Search the list by site, by Bridge or sensor status, by Bridge or device name, or by any other column. You can see the connectivity status, or - for sensors - the sensors' reception. Reasonable reception is shown as three or more bars, poor reception is indicated by one or two gray bars, and no reception is indicated by five flat bars.

Note: An acceptable range for RSSI is -30dBm thru -75dBm

 

Viewing the inventory of Bridges and Loggers can be done post-deployment, or when you want to determine why data is not showing up for sites on your account. 

The list of Bridges and Loggers will be displayed based on the scope granted.

If you are a site user, you will see only Bridges of your site, and if you are an account user, you will see only Bridges of sites of your account.
You can filter the list based on:

• Bridge name 
• Bridge serial number 
• Site name
• Account name

Sensors Summary Window

You can view the inventory of all sensors and their current status, to learn which sensors are functioning well, and which are offline. As with Bridges and loggers, you can use this post-deployment, or when trying to determine why data is not showing up for sites on your account.
The list of sensors will be displayed based on the scope granted.

If you are a site user, you will see only sensors of your site, and if you are an account user, you will see only sensors of sites of your account. 

You can filter the list based on:

• Sensor name 
• Circuit name - device name + circuit name 
• Sensor serial number 

Bridge FAQs

Bridge Frequently Asked Questions

PAN-10/PAN-12/PAN-14 Sensors FAQs

PAN-10/PAN-12/PAN-14 Frequently Asked Questions

PAN-42 Sensors FAQs

PAN-42 Sensors Frequently Asked Questions

Software Platform FAQs

Software Platform Frequently Asked Questions

Uninstalling a sensor

Put the in-line fuse holders on the phase lines in their open position, thereby disconnecting the voltage inputs from the PAN-42 sensor. Put the CT shorting switches in their closed position. Then disconnect the current and voltage inputs from the PAN-42 sensor and remove it from the electrical panel.

Current limiting devices

For each voltage phase connected to the PAN-42 sensor, a current-limiting device must be connected in series. Modular rail-mount fuse holders are recommended.

For installations with more than one phase, one multiple-phase fuse holder should be used, so that all phases are disconnected at once when the fuse holder is put in the open position.

The neutral wire should not be connected through a current-limiting device.

The following are recommended fuse holders:

1. Littelfuse LPSC series (LPSC0001Z for 1 phase, LPSC0002Z for 
   2 phases, LPSC0003Z for 3 phases)
2. Cooper Bussman CHCC series (CHCC1DU for 1 phase, CHCC2DU for 2 phases, CHCC3DU for 3 phases)
3. Fuses used should not exceed 1A rating.
4. The following are recommended fuses (0.5A):
5. Littlefuse KLKR.500
6. Edison HCLR0.5

Potential transformers

When connecting the PAN-42 sensor to a panel with phase-neutral voltages over 277VAC (such as 346/600VAC systems in Canada), it is necessary to use potential transformers (PTs) at the voltage inputs (see the ‘Electrical connections’ section above for connection diagrams).

PTs must be chosen so that their output (secondary) voltage is always within PAN-42’s input voltage range (110-277VAC phase-neutral). It is recommended to use PTs with high voltage accuracy and minimal phase shift, in order to minimize the effect on PAN-42 measurement accuracy.

For Canadian 346/600VAC systems, it is recommended to use PTs with 346VAC inputs and 120VAC outputs, such as the following models:

• Instrument Transformers (ITI/GE) model 3VT468-346 (3-phase)
• Hammond Manufacturing model VT56A (1-phase)
• For noisy industrial environments, where voltage spikes are common: Hammond Power Solutions model PH50MGJ (1-phase) – connect to 380V input, 120V output (see connection diagrams starting on p.8)

Note: The above PTs are recommended for use with the PAN-42 sensor, but they are not considered a part of the PAN-42 product, and Panoramic Power does not take responsibility for their certification status or suitability to the installation site.
Sensor specifications

Certified CTs

General notes

• Solid-core or split-core CTs can be used.
• CT’s accuracy class should be 0.5% or better.
• CTs with included burden resistors cannot be used.
• Flexible/rope CTs cannot be used, unless a 5A output conversion system is used (such as Dent Instruments’ RoCoil TCA-5 system).

The following is a list of CTs that were already tested and approved by Panoramic Power.

Dixsen CTs

• 600A split (model DBP-58, P/N 765751)
• 600A solid rectangular (model MES-62, P/N 764812)
• 1000A split (model DBP-58)
• 1000A solid rectangular (model MES-60, P/N 764761)

Veris CTs

• 600A solid round (BL601)
• 1000A solid round (BL102) 
   

Magnelab CTs

• 600A split (ICT-2000-600)
• 600A solid rectangular (CCT-1200-600)
• 1000A split (ICT-2000-1000)

Maintenance and Servicing

Maintenance is not required. For any issues, please reach out to your Support Provider who can submit a support ticket on your behalf at: https://www.powerradar.energy/support 

Support

More support can be obtained at by submitting a support ticket at:

https://www.powerradar.energy/support .

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