This documentation is intended for those responsible for installing and configuring the Series
8000 meters. Installers must be qualified electricians with knowledge of local and national code
requirements. See “Safety Precautions”.
Depending on how the meters are installed and configured, they can meter 8, 12, or 24 individual
meter points. The Series 8000 meters are designed for residential, commercial, and industrial use
and display the power and consumption readings for each measurement point.
1.3 Series 8000 System Specifications
The Series 8000 system architecture includes:
Single-phase, 2-wire; single-phase, 3-wire (network); and three-phase compatibility
120/208V, 120/240V and 277/480V configurations, and 347/600V with external
potential transformers
Up to 8, 12, or 24 individual meter points
Local Ethernet configuration interface via PC and web browser
Ethernet ports for remote reporting
Modbus serial port for remote reporting
Serial port for remote display
2 pulse inputs to connect metering devices
Table 1 lists the system specifications of the Series 8000
Use the unit only in accordance with the electrical power rating
The unit is only to be installed by a qualified electrician
Initial installation of the unit must be inspected by the local electrical Inspection
Authority
Install the unit in compliance with the following local and national electrical codes:
o Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1
o United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; US National
Electrical Code
o Elsewhere: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, Part 1-7
Ensure that the unit is properly earthed
If the equipment is installed or used in a manner other than that specified in this
document, it may void your warranty or impair the protection of the equipment.
3. INSTALLATION
This section contains the following installation topics:
The pre-installation checklist and site planning must be performed before installing the
equipment at the site.
3.1.1 Pre-Installation Checklist
The installer must provide the following information, tools, and equipment before
proceeding with the installation:
o Certified current transformers for metering
o An appropriate 15-Amp maximum circuit breaker or a fused disconnect
o Switch for the type of panel
o Current/voltage meter to test the phasing of panel
o RJ45 Ethernet patch cable
o 4-wire 14 AWG (1.63 mm2) cable for three-phase wye connected circuits, or 3-
wire 14 AWG (1.63 mm2) cable for a single-phase wye connected circuits mall
flat-head screwdriver
o Crimping tool
o #2 Phillips screwdriver
o 18 AWG butt splice connector
o Wire strippers
o Four 1-inch (25 mm) #8 mounting screws suitable for selected mounting surface
3.1.2 Site Planning
1. Determine the number of S8000 meters to be installed and ensure adequate
space.
2. Determine the number of Modbus RTU or Ethernet drops required, and ensure
they are installed before installing the S8000 meters
3. Determine the number and types of meters or monitors required (single-phase,
network, or three-phase).
4. Determine the model number and correct sense voltage based on the voltage
label on the top right side of the unit.
3.1.3 Access to Power and Lighting
The installation site must be supplied with access to the main electrical panel and
any sub-panels. Portable or permanent lighting must be available to provide the installers
with a clear view of the equipment and of the installation environment. Each installation
may vary depending on physical site restrictions.
3.1.4 Installation Procedures
This section provides information about activities that must be performed to install the
Series 8000 meters in a single-phase 2-wire, single-phase 3-wire (network), or three phase 4-wire application. The installation procedures must be performed in the following
order:
1. “Mounting the S8000 Meters”
2. “Installing Potential Transformers for Three-Phase Service Greater Than 277V”
3. “Installing the Sense Voltage and Control Voltage Cables in Wye andDelta Services”
Figure 5 shows the general mounting layout for metering 120V/208V wye services, and
Figure 6 shows the general mounting layout for metering 347V/600V wye services.
1. Mount the Series 8000 meter and the shorting block enclosure adjacent to the main
circuit breaker box using the 1-inch (25-mm) #8 screws. If mounting the unit on a
plasterboard surface, use cylinder plugs.
2. Remove the front cover from the meter by removing the four screws with a #2
Phillips screwdriver. Retain the cover and screws for later re-installation.
3. Mount the Series 8000 meter on the wall and secure it by inserting a screw in each
mounting keyhole and tightening the screws.
4. Mount the shorting block enclosure on the wall as shown in Figures 3 and secure it
by inserting a screw in each mounting keyhole and tightening the screws.
In Figure 5, the meter is powered and takes its sense voltage directly from a breaker
within the panel.
3.1.6 Installing Potential Transformers for 3PH Service Greater than 277V
Potential transformers are required when metering services greater than the rated
input of the meter. Potential transformers are used to reduce the line-to-neutral
voltage of the service to 120V. The accuracy class should be 0.3% or better, with a
burden rating of 30VA. For applications in Canada, Measurement Canada approved
potential transformers are required. Measurement Canada requires an accuracy class
of 0.3% or better, with a 150VA rating.
NOTE: Potential transformer burden depends on the control voltage source. If
control voltage is provided separately (not derived from the metered voltage), t
hen lower transformer burden may be acceptable. Contact your local Leviton
representative for details.
Potential transformers must be mounted in a listed electrical enclosure as shown in
Figure 6.
Mount the potential transformer enclosure between the supply voltage and the Series
8000 meters as shown in Figure 7. Transformer configuration must be Y||Y (wyewye).
In Figure 7, the meter is powered from the potential transformers that are fed from a
breaker within the 347V/600V panel. The CT cable is connected to the shorting
enclosure before connecting to the CTs in the panel.
3.1.7 Installing the Sense Voltage and Control Voltage Cables in Wye and Delta
Services
The sense voltage (A, B, C, N) provides phase voltages for metering. The
configuration depends on the type of service being metered:
o See “For a single-phase panel with the 120V variant of the meter:”
o See “For a 120/208V three-phase wye panel with the 120V variant of the meter:”
o See “For a 240/416V three-phase wye panel with the 230/240V variant of the
meter.”
o See “For a 277/480V three-phase wye panel with the 120V variant of the meter.”
o See “For a 347/600V or higher three-phase wye panel with potential transformers
with the 120V variant of the meter.”
oSee “For a three-phase Delta panel with the 120V variant of the meter.”
The Series 8000 meters are shipped from the factory with a control voltage jumper
that can be used to connect the control voltage input and the sense voltage inputs to
provide control voltage to the unit. The following procedures explain how to connect
the sense voltage inputs for each of the service types.
For a single-phase panel, use a 3-wire (red, black, white), 14 AWG (1.63 mm2),
90°C (194°F) cable. For a three-phase panel, use a 4-wire (red, black, blue, white),
14 AWG (1.63 mm2), 90°C (194°F) cable. For a Delta service, use a 3-wire (red,
black, blue), 14 AWG (1.63 mm2), 90°C (194°F) cable. Metallic, flexible armored
cable (BX cable) is recommended for commercial installations as shown in Figure 6
on page 14.
The Series 8000 meters must be connected to the sense voltage and control voltage
through a properly rated disconnect that disconnects all line and neutral wires, so it
can be powered down. The disconnect must be located within easy reach of the meter
operator, and must be labeled as such. Opening the disconnect or breaker is the
disconnect device. For multiple Series 8000 meter installations, the same disconnect
can be used to power all meters, and must be labeled for all meters it supplies power
to. The disconnect device must meet IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-3 and/or comply with
the local electrical code.
To install the control voltage cable in a 120/208V or 120/240V application:
NOTE: If the circuit breaker panel does not designate phase A, phase B and phase C
feeds, make your own designation and use it for the rest of the installation.
1. Before connecting the sense voltages, turn off the power to the circuit being
connected.
2. Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.
3. Connect the sense voltages phase A, B, C, and N leads from the voltage
disconnect to the meter as described in Figure 6 on page 14 and Figure 7 on
page 15.
NOTE: The phase wiring sequence A, B, C between the Series 8000 meter and the
panel must match or the measurement readings will be wrong
4. If more than one meter is being installed, repeat this procedure for each
additional meter.
For a single-phase panel with the 120V variant of the meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal B to the voltage disconnect phase B (black wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to neutral bar in the voltage disconnect panel
(white wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Meter terminal C is not connected
o Install power supply shorting jumpers (see Figure 8)
The Series 8000 meters are rated for direct input of 120V to 277V 60Hz phase
potential. When metering services greater than 120V, the meter is powered from
a separate 120V instrument transformer.
Figure 8: Series 8000 meter in a 120/240V single-phase connection
For a 120/208V three-phase wye panel with the 120V variant of the
meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal B to the voltage disconnect phase B (black wire)
o Connect meter terminal C to the voltage disconnect phase C (blue wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to neutral bar in the voltage disconnect panel
(white wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Install power supply shorting jumpers (see Figure 9)
o For a 120/208V three-phase wye panel version with no shorting blocks (see
Figure 10)
Figure 9: S8000 meter 120/208V three-phase wye service connection
For a 240/416V three-phase wye panel with the 230/240V variant of the meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal B to the voltage disconnect phase B (black wire)
o Connect meter terminal C to the voltage disconnect phase C (blue wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to neutral bar in the voltage disconnect panel
(white wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Install power supply shorting jumpers (see Figure 12)
Figure 12: Series 8000 meter 240/416V three-phase wye service connection
For a 277/480V three-phase wye panel with the 120V variant of the meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal B to the voltage disconnect phase B (black wire)
o Connect meter terminal C to the voltage disconnect phase C (blue wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to neutral bar in the voltage disconnect panel
(white wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o From the auxiliary power transformer, connect 120V auxiliary power to AUXA
and AUXN on the meter (see Figure 13)
Figure 13: S8000 meter 277/480V three-phase wye service connection
For a 277V/480V three-phase wye service panel with the 277V variant of the meter:
o Connect the sense voltage phase A (red wire) to the step down transformer
terminal A
o Connect sense voltage B to the sense voltage connector J3 phase B (black wire)
o Connect sense voltage C to the sense voltage connector J3 phase C (blue wire)
o Connect sense voltage N to step down transformer terminal N (white wire)
o Connect the earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Check the 277V Input box on the UL label on the Series 8000 chassis (see figure
To convert the 277V Series 8000 to a 120V Series 8000 meter:
o Remove phase A and neutral from the sense voltage input terminal
o Remove the white jumper connector from J2
o Remove step down transformer by removing mounting plate from the meter base
o See figure below
o Check the 120V Input power box on the UL label on the Series 8000 chassis (see
figure 15)
Note: Refer to Installation Manual for the 120V wiring options of the Series 8000
to complete the install.
For a 347/600V or higher 3PH wye panel with potential transformers with the 120V
variant of the meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal B to the voltage disconnect phase B (black wire)
o Connect meter terminal C to the voltage disconnect phase C (blue wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to neutral bar in the voltage disconnect panel
(white wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Install power supply shorting jumpers (see Figure 16)
NOTE: For the wiring of the potential transformers, see Figure 4.
Figure 16: Series 8000 meter 347/600V or higher three-phase wye service with
potential transformers connection
To use the S8000 meter in a Delta service, the line-to-line voltage from the Delta service
must be reduced to 120V line-to-line using appropriate potential transformers. Metering a
Delta service requires only two potential transformers, and only two CTs for phase A and
C. Using the phase B CT is optional.
For a 3PH Delta panel with the 120V variant of the meter:
o Connect meter terminal A to the voltage disconnect phase A (red wire)
o Connect meter terminal C to the voltage disconnect phase C (blue wire)
o Connect meter neutral terminal to meter terminal B (black wire)
o Connect earth wire to earth post using lug provided
o Install power supply shorting jumpers (see Figure 17)
Figure 17: Series 8000 meter 3PH Delta service connection
All models of Series 8000 meter use current transformers (CTs) with different secondary
outputs. The Series 8000 meter uses solid core 100mA CTs only and is typically used
where accuracy is important and long secondary CT wiring is required (up to 300 feet
[91.44 meters]).
Current transformers connect to the Series 8000 meters through a wiring harness
provided with the meter. Table 2 describes the CT wire pairs and the cable color scheme
for each meter point. You can also find this information on the inside of the meter’s outer cover. Each CT has an X1 (positive) and X2 (neutral) wire pair and uses butt-splice
connectors to attach the CT to a specific meter wire pair. The direction of the energy flow
is indicated on the CT.
6. Connecting the Ethernet Communications
When the Ethernet port is used to report data, an RJ45 patch cable is required to connect
the Ethernet port to the local Ethernet network.
1. Route the cable through the slot in the Series 8000 meter enclosure.
2. If the local network automatically assigns IP addresses through a DHCP
server, the Series 8000 meter will be able to report using its factory default IP
settings. If the local network is configured for static IP addresses, refer to the
Series 8000 meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to configure
default static IP addresses.
Use the following procedure to start up the Series 8000 meter.
1. Ensure that all CT and sense voltage wiring is securely installed.
2. Remove all tools from the work area.
3. Re-install all cover plates and equipment covers.
4. Power up the meter. The LCD on the front panel of the meter indicates the operating
status of the unit as follows:
a. Initial power up message “LEVITON”b. After the internal configuration is complete, the display shows default
information for the first meter.
8.1 Manually Testing Communications
This procedure clears the meter memory, manually tests the communications from the
Series 8000 meter, and updates the meter clock. To force the meter to send data, follow
these steps:
1. Press and hold the Display button for 5 to 7 seconds until the diagnostics mode is
displayed, then release.
2. For communicating via Ethernet, press the Display button until "Local IP Address"
appears on the display.
a. If the IP address is 192.168.0.9, the meter has not found a DHCP server. As a
result, the meter will use its default IP configuration and may not be able to
report. See the Series 8000 meter Configuration Guide for instructions on how to
program default IP addresses.
b. If the IP address is not 192.168.0.9, the meter has acquired an IP address from the
local network, and will be able to report data and synchronize time.
3. Press the Display button until the “Send” command appears on the display.
4. Press the center or the right arrow button to manually force the Series 8000 meter to
report metering data using the Ethernet connection. This clears data from the Series 8000
meter memory, and ensures the time is set correctly.
There are two pulse in terminal blocks in the Series 8000 meter, as shown in Figure 2.
Each terminal block has a negative terminal pin on the right and a positive terminal pin in
the left. The pulse inputs are compatible with both dry and solid-state form A contacts, 10
Hz (maximum), 20 ms pulse width (minimum). The inputs are not polarity-sensitive to
dry relay contacts. When the pulsing device provides solid-state form A outputs, the
negative terminal from the source device must be connected to the negative terminal of
the Series 8000 meter pulse in terminal block.
10. Display Navigation
The Series 8000 meter has three buttons to control the information presented on the LCD.
The display has a normal and a diagnostics mode. The Series 8000 meter starts in normal
mode, and enters diagnostics mode when the Display button is pressed and held for 5
seconds. To adjust the contrast, hold down the Display button, and use the right and left
arrow buttons to increase and decrease the contrast respectively.
10.1 Normal Mode
In Normal mode, the Display button scrolls through the information for each meter. The
left and right arrow buttons select the previous or next meter points respectively. The
following information is available:
Real Energy Delivered kWh D
Real Energy Received kWh R
Real Power Watts
Reactive Energy Delivered KVarhD
Reactive Energy Received KVarhR
Reactive Power Var
In Normal mode, the right and left arrow buttons scroll the display from meter points 1 to
8, 1 to 12, or 1 to 24, depending on your configuration.
10.2 Diagnostics Mode
Diagnostics mode is accessed by pressing and holding the Display button for 5 seconds.
In Diagnostics mode, pressing the Display button will scroll through the following
additional information:
Send data command
CT Primary value and Real Power Watts per phase
Voltage per phase
Local IP address
Reset factory default IP address command
Date and time (UTC)
In Diagnostics mode, the right and left arrow buttons scroll the display from meter 1
through N. When the local IP address is shown on the LCD, use the right and left arrow
buttons to scroll through the following information:
Remote host server IP address
Time server IP address
Default IP address
Default NetMask
Default gateway
PPP user name
Phone number
AT command string
Alternate phone number
Unit serial number
Firmware build number
Ethernet port MAC address
Firmware revision
Potential transformer ratio
Power up the S8000 from the aux. power connector.
Connect one or more S8000 meters to the same network, and the same subnet as the
computer that will be running the S8000 Configuration Tool
Start the Configuration Tool from the windows start menu or the shortcut on the desktop.
Login as:
Using the “Unit” drop down on the applications banner select the list function. This will cause the application to search the local subnet for S8000 meters to connect to.
After a few moments the meters found will be listed in a table.
The Series 8000 meter must be installed by a certified electrician with knowledge of local safety
regulations. Initial installation of the unit, and any subsequent modification to the unit, must be
inspected by the local electrical safety authority. The Series 8000 meter complies with the standards
listed in Table 3.