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High-Performance Revenue Metering

High-Performance Power Quality Monitoring

Advanced Memory, Communication, Control and RTU Functions

 


   Advanced Memory, Communications, Control and RTU Functions
 


High-Speed Com Ports

The Nexus comes equipped with 4 standard RS485 com ports. These ports each can speak either Modbus or DNP 3.0 protocol. They are each capable of delivering data at 115K baud rates. With this much memory capability, high-speed communication is a must!! The ports configure in the following manner:

  • Port 1 – Optical Port
  • Port 2 – RS485, Internal Modem, or Ethernet Port: slave only. Note When used as an Ethernet or Modem port, Port 2's connector functions as a gateway allowing other devices to share the modem or Ethernet connection
  • Port 3 – RS485: Master or Slave Capability
  • Port 4 – Modem / Ethernet Board

Master Port Provides Built in RTU Functionality

  Port 2 and Port 3 of the Nexus can function as Master ports allowing the unit to control, operate or receive data from EI I/O modules. Any digital I/O or analog I/O can be selected. Up to 16, 8 channel I/O are selectable in the unit's firmware.

High-Speed Control Updates

The unit calculates voltage, current, Watts, VARs, PF, Freq. and phase angle every 2 cycles making the data available to the communication port at that speed. With this feature, the unit can be used as a control transducer for many applications such as system synchronizing, generator output regulation and many other applications.

Multiple Protocols

Standard protocols include Modbus RTU/ASCII and DNP 3.0. All stored logs and Waveform events are available in Modbus format. Open protocol capability means that this meter can be integrated into almost every energy management system, SCADA or process software.

Optional Onboard 100 Base T Ethernet

Using the internal expansion port, the monitor can be ordered with onboard Ethernet TCP/IP functionality. The 10 BASE T design allows the unit to speak Open Modbus via TCP/IP. This advanced communication allows the following functionality.

 

Optional Internal 56K Modem with dial out

The internal expansion port can be configured to offer an internal 56Kbaud modem. This gives Nexus dial-in and dial-out capability without additional hardware. This is ideal for small remote applications. Perfect for:

  • Remote Substation Data Collection
  • Inaccessible Locations
  • Any remote telemetry project
  • Telephone Based Alarms

Combination Modem & Web Solution  New

New to the Nexus 1262/1272 is the ability to access the meter through the web and through a modem for dial-in communication.

  • 56k Modem
  • 10/100Base T Ethernet
  • E-Mail on Alarm
  • Does not Support Battery for Outage Reporting

Built-in PLC Functionality

The Nexus power monitor provides advanced logic and control on programmable limit settings. Virtually any of the approximately 7000 values that the monitor measures can have limits and logic set to trigger operations. This feature allows a user to configure the Nexus to be used additionally as a control devise for many applications, such as:

  • Capacitor Control
  • Load Shedding
  • Automatic Transfer Schemes
  • Transformer Monitoring and Control
  • Redundant Protection (Not designed for Primary Over-Current Protection)
  • Many other control functions

 


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Communications Settings

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Nexus External Relay Control

 

 

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