POWER MONITORING
INSTALLATION GUIDE
H704-42(H)(E), H704-42/1(H)(E)
Branch Current Monitor
Installer's Specifications
General:
Operating Temp. Range 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F) (<95% RH, non-condensing)
Storage Temp. Range -40° to 70°C (-4 0° to 158°F)
Control (Mains) Power Source 120 VAC L-N, 50/60 Hz (208/230 VAC for H704-42/1(E))
(+10/-25%) Input current < 75 mA
Primary Fusing 250 VAC/100 mA, (T) 5 x 20 mm, (if equipped) Littelfuse 218 series
or equivalent
Altitude of Operation 3 km max.
Measured Current Inputs:
Number of Channels 42
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Sample Frequency 1280 Hz
Update Rate 1.2 sec
Accuracy ±2% from 5 A to 50 A *
Overload Capability Tested to 10,000 A single-cycle
Connection to Conductor Solid-core toroid
Measured Currents Current range 0-50 A (max. conductor si ze is AWG#6 THHN)
Measured Currents, H version Current range 0-100 A (max. conduc tor size is AWG#2 THHN)
Network Communications:
Typ e Modbus RTU
Connection DIP switch-selectable 2-wire or 4-wire
Address DIP switch-selectable address 1 to 247
Baud Rate DIP switch-selectable 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
Parity DIP switch-selectable NONE, ODD, EVEN
Communication Format 8-data-bits, 1-start-bi t, 1-stop-bit
Termination 5-position depluggable connector
(TX+ TX- SHIELD TX+/RX+ TX-/RX-)
Defaults:
Warning Register 60% of current sensor max. (configurable)
Alarm Register 70% of current sensor max. (configurable)
Breaker Size Register 20 A
MODEL # CT SPACING
H704-42(H)(E) ¾" on center
H704-42/1(H)(E) 1" on center
For a 400A Panel, order the H704-42Y55
* In case of a current fault above 60A (120 for the H version), all adjacent channels will re port
higher than actua l readings. To prevent this from causing over-current warnings and alarms,
configure the warning an d alarm delays for a longer time period than the resp onse time of the
br eak er.
quick install
1. Disconnect and lock out power.
2. Mount current sensor strips adjacent to breaker terminations.
3. Verify that serial numbers on CT and board match.
4. Mount board onto electrical/fire enclosure.
5. Connect CTs and wire the board.
6. Reconnect power.
7. Configure communication and addressing parameters.
Note: Data acquisition board and CT strips are calibrated as a set. Match the serial
numbered parts together.
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operation
The H704-42 Branch Current Monitor is a current sensing device designed to monitor
all 42 poles of a panel board. Designed for critical load monitoring such as Co-location
Data Centers and lighting panels, the H704-42 provides important branch circuit
amperage and capacit y information. By reporting current levels and initiating
capacity warnings and alarms, the H704-42 allows the management of power and
eliminates open circuits caused by overloaded breakers.
The H704-42 consists of a Data Acquisition Board and two 21-unit current sensor
strips. The strips are mounted on each side of the panel board along the termination
points of each breaker. The conductor passes through the appropriate current sensor
before terminating at the breaker. Each strip transmits the current data to the Data
Acquisition Board through snap on ribbon cable. An optional hardware kit is available
for mounting the H704-42.
Data is transmitted using an RS485 Modbus protocol. Each Data Acquisition Board is
addressed on the modbus daisy chain network.
Setup is made easy with a PC based configuration tool which allows for global or
individual selection of breaker size, warning levels, and alarm levels.
*For 208/230VAC Power Connection versio n, order H704-42(H)(E)/H704-42/1(H)(E)
dimensions
Circuit Board and Mounti ng Bracket
product diagram
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1. RS 485 2 or 4-Wire Connection: Daisy chain multiple H704-42's using a 2-wire
or 4-wire modbus network.
2. Optical Communications Isolation: Optical isolators are used to separate 120
VAC portions of the circuit from the RS485 network.
3. Alive LED: Flashes once per second to indicate correct operation. If steadily lit or
out, indicates internal failure.
4. 50-Pin Ribbon Cable Connec tors (Data Acquisition Board): 18-inch (457 mm)
ribbon cables are provided standard** for easy snap connection of current sensor
strips to this point of the Data Acquisition Board.
5. Control (Mains) Power Connection*: Easy 2-wire 120 VAC line to neutral 50/60
Hz.
6. 250VAC 100mA Time Delay Fuse: Fused power connection for circuit protec tion.
7. Power Transformers: Linear power supply for reliability and low noise
8. Baud Rate & Parity Selection Switches: Field selectable RS-485 serial interface
control.
9. Modbus Address Dip Switches: Each Modbus device must have a unique
address. These switches must be set to assign an individual address before the
device is connected to the network.
10. TX LED: Indicates successful transmission of information over the Modbus
network.
11. RX LED: Indicates data received on the Modbus network
12. Current Sensors: Each current sensor is capable of monitoring conductors
carrying up to a maximum of 50 amps. Maximum wire size capacity is #6 AWG
THHN. H version can monitor up to 100 amps with a maximum wire size capacity
of #2 AWG THHN
13. 50 Pin Ribbon Cable Connectors (CT Strips): 18" ribbon cables are provided
standard** for easy snap connection of Data Acquisition Board strips to this point
of the current sensor strips
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*For 208/230VAC Power Connection versio n, order catalog number H704-42/H704-42/1E.
**Additional sizes are available for sa le.
H704
11.375"
(289 mm)
1.12"
(28 mm)
5.75"
(146 mm)
Data Acquisition Board
Mounting Bracket
Data Acquisition Board
19.5
495
1.0
25
0.75
19
Side View
1.3
33
0.4 opening
10.16
0.75 on center
19
1.2
31
20.31
515
“Right” strip shown
19.5"
(241 mm)
0.75 " o n ce nter
(19 mm)
0.35" open ing
(9 mm )
1.0"
(26 mm)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
safety
UL listed under standard 508 as an "open type device."
Installation categor y: CAT II or CAT III
Critical components evaluated to UL 1950.
The H704 Series must be installed in as appropriate electrical and fire enclosure per
local regulations.
For use in a Pollution Degree 2 or better environment only.
A Pollution Degree 2 environment must control conductive pollution and the
possibility of condensation or high humidity. Consideration must be given to the
enclosure, the correct use of ventilation, thermal properties of the equipment and
the relationship with the environment.
This symbol indicates an electrical shock hazard exists.
Documentation must be consulted where this symbol is used
on the product.
installation
1. Inspect the Mounting Bracket Kit. The acquisition and interconnection boards are
mounted to the bracket at the factory.
50A Solid-Core CT Strips
H704 -42
H704 -42/1
100A Solid-Core CT Strip
H704 -42(H)
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