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New Information Metering Devices

IQ Sentinels

IQ Energy Sentinel/
IQ Power Sentinel
Applications
■ Electrical load and energy
monitoring
Metered/Monitored Parameters
IQ Power Sentinel
■ Currents, voltages
■ Power: real, apparent, reactive
■ Frequency
■ Power factor
■ Energy: watt hours
■ Demand
IQ Energy Sentinel
■ Power: watts General Description baseline, allocating energy costs to
■ Energy: watt hours create accountability, etc.
IQ Sentinels are highly accurate,
■ Watt demand An optional door-mounted interface
microprocessor-based submeters,
Communications designed to monitor power, energy, is available to display the energy
currents, voltages, power factor, fre- parameters monitored by the
■ Interface capability to computer
quency, apparent power, and reactive IQ Sentinels. See Central Energy
network for data collection, Display II, TD.17.25.T.E page 1.
storage and/or printout via power. They represent an alternative
to installing separate watt-meters, Submetering application examples
Cutler-Hammer PowerNet soft-
watt-hour meters, watt demand meters, for the IQ Sentinels include energy
ware or to CED ammeters, volt-meters, and more. demand monitoring, product cost
Physical Characteristics analysis, process machine tool effi-
IQ Sentinels are available with two
■ Space saving ciency and productivity improvement,
different capabilities:
■ Series C circuit breaker mounting and energy cost allocation or tenant
available ■ The Energy Sentinel version which billing for commercial, industrial, rec-
monitors watts, watt-hour, and reational, and residential facilities.
■ Universal mounting for all
watt demand
applications Note: For customer billing applica-
■ The Power Sentinel version which
Listings/Certification tions, consult local utility for metering
monitors watts, watt-hour, watt
requirements.
■ UL and CSA listed demand, currents, voltages, power
■ IQ Power Sentinel – CE mark factor, frequency, apparent power Commercial applications include
and reactive power. energy cost allocation within conven-
Ratings tion halls, office buildings, shopping
IQ Sentinels provide a unique cost-
■ Application to 600V, no PTs effective method to implement malls, hospitals, warehouses, and
required energy submetering at lower levels in storage facilities.
■ Single-phase 3-wire the electrical distribution system.
Industrial applications include depart-
Three-phase 3- or 4-wire The ability to monitor electrical mental billing and process/assembly
distribution systems down to the line energy cost analysis. IQ Energy
machine or process level at an indus- Sentinels may be substituted for watt
trial facility has become essential to transducers when monitoring machine
providing key benefits such as verifing tool and equipment performance
the accuracy of the utility bill, identify- within plants.
ing and tracking energy usage to the
loads that consume it, developing a Recreational facilities include sports
facility energy profile to establish a arenas, camping grounds, trailer
parks, and marinas.

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Circuit Breaker Mount Applications

Voltage Transmit
Tangs LED

DIP
Switch Ground/
Address Neutral
Connection

Communications
Connections
F-Frame Series C Circuit Breaker IQ Energy Sentinel, Breaker Mount Universal Mount IQ Sentinel with
with IQ Energy Sentinel and without CTs

IQ Energy Sentinel IQ Power Sentinel IQ Sentinels Benefits

Features Features
■ Monitors (accuracy stated full scale) ■ Monitors (accuracy stated full scale) ■ One device replaces multiple
Watts ±1.0% Ac line current meters and/or transducers
Watt Demand ±1.0% (each phase) ±0.5% ■ Improved system accuracy
Watt Hours ±1.0% Ac line-to-line voltage ±0.5% ■ Savings in product cost
■ Built-in CTs version up to 400 Ac line-to-neutral
■ Savings in space
amperes or external CTs version voltages ±0.5%
Watts (each phase ■ Savings in installation cost
up to 4000 amperes
and total) ±1.0% ■ No external power source is
■ Breaker, Panel or DIN-rail
Vars (each phase needed
mounted
and total) ±1.0% ■ Permits remote monitoring and
■ Powered directly off the line
VA (each phase interconnection with programma-
■ Built-in communication capability and total) ±1.0% ble logic controllers and building
Address set by DIP switches Apparent Power Factor management systems. For further
Communication at 9600 baud (each phase and total) ±2.0% information see section on
Noise immune INCOM protocol Displacement Power Cutler-Hammer PowerNet Systems
■ Choice of operator interfaces Factor (each phase ■ Designed to interface directly
IQ Central Energy Display and total) ±2.0% with NetPower Bill, energy billing
Breaker Interface Module (BIM) Demand (total watts) ±1.0% software
NetPower Bill energy billing Frequency ±0.1%
■ Flexibility – displays what is
software kW-hours ±1.0%
needed where it is needed
Cutler-Hammer PowerNet ■ Built-in CTs version up to 400
software ■ NetPower Bill software
amperes
■ UL and CSA listed ■ Panel or DIN-rail mounted
■ Powered directly off the line
■ Built-in communication capability
Address set by DIP switches
Communication at 9600 baud
Noise immune INCOM protocol
■ Choice of operator interfaces
IQ Central Energy Display
Breaker Interface Module
NetPower Bill energy billing
software NetPower software
■ UL and CSA listed
■ CE mark

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Energy Sentinel Specifications Power Sentinel Specifications

Current Input Nominal Full Scale Current Dimensions D x W x H (inches)
Current Range: 1% to 125% of 400 amperes 4.36 x 5.31 x 3.00
current rating Current Accuracy Range Shipping Weight
Burden: 1 VA
1%-125% of full scale 1.10 pounds
Voltage Input Current Overload Capability Environment
Voltage Range: +/-20% of voltage 250% of full scale Indoor use only
rating
Power Factors Maximum Operating Altitude
Frequency All 2000 meters
50 or 60 Hertz
Nominal Operating Line-to-Line Operating Temperatures
Power Factor Range Voltages -25º to 70ºC -13º to 158ºF
All (-1 to +1) G01 208 G03 480
Storage Temperatures
G02 400 G04 600
Communications -40º to 85ºC -40º to 185ºF
Maximum Operating Voltage
Protocol: INCOM Fluctuation Maximum Relative Humidity
Speed: 9600 Baud 80% for temperatures up to 31ºC
G01 ±20% G03 ±10%
Compatibility: Cutler-Hammer decreasing linearly to 50% at 70ºC
G02 ±10% G04 ±10%
PowerNet compatible
Maximum Power Consumption Transient Overvoltage Category
Environmental Conditions Overvoltage Category III
G01 2 VA G03 5 VA
Operating G02 5 VA G04 6 VA Pollution Degree
Temperature: -25° to 70°C ➀
Frequency 2 (IEC 664)
(-13° to 158°F)
Storage 50/60 Hz UL Listed
Temperature: -40° to 85°C ➀ Communications File Number E185559
(-40° to 185°F) Protocol: INCOM CSA Listed
Operating Speed: 9600 Baud
Humidity: 5% to 95% relative CE Marked
Compatibility: Cutler-Hammer
humidity non- PowerNet compatible
condensing
Dimensions D x W x H (inches) Terminal, Cable and Wiring Guidelines
F 3.20 x 4.12 x 1.30; CT window Sentinel Cutler-Hammer Wire Size Wire Types
Series C Terminal (Single Conductor)
size➁ 0.59
J 4.04 x 4.12 x 1.28; CT window F-frame 624B100G02, G17, G18, G19 #14-1/0, #4-4/0, #4-4/01, #14-1/0 AWG THW, THHN, XHHW
size➁ 0.77 J-frame T250KB, TA250KB #4-350 kcmil THW, THHN, XHHW
K-frame T350K, TA350KB #250-500 kcmil THW, THHN, XHHW
K 4.04 x 5.31 x 1.25; CT window Universal Energy T350K, TA350KB #250-500 kcmil THW, THHN, XHHW
size➁ 0.96 Sentinel with
UI 4.36 x 5.31 x 3.00; hole Internal CTs
Universal Power T350K, TA350KB #250-500 kcmil THW, THHN, XHHW
clearance 1.17 Sentinel with
UE 4.36 x 5.31 x 3.00 Internal CTs

Weight (lbs): System Voltage Reference Wiring

Energy Sentinel with Internal or External CTs #24-#10 AWG
F .65 Power Sentinel with Internal CTs #24-#10 AWG
J .69
Current Transformer Wiring
K .87
UI 1.10 Universal with External CTs #12 AWG (maximum)
UE 1.10 Ground Reference Wiring
Energy Sentinel with Internal or External CTs #22-#12 AWG (minimum 600V rated)
Other Specifications Power Sentinel with Internal CTs #22-#12 AWG (minimum 600V rated)
UL File Number E64983 Communications Wiring
CSA File Number LR106359-1 Energy Sentinel with Internal or External CTs Cutler-Hammer IMPCABLE or Belden 9463 family
Power Sentinel with Internal CTs Cutler-Hammer IMPCABLE or Belden 9463 family
F-frame Cutler-Hammer IMPCABLE or Belden 9463 family
➀ 40°C (standard) maximum for Series C circuit J-frame Cutler-Hammer IMPCABLE or Belden 9463 family
breakers. K-frame Cutler-Hammer IMPCABLE or Belden 9463 family
➁ CT window available for cable before
stripping insulation.
➂ Acceptable for Universal IQ Energy Sentinels
only.

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Field Wiring – IQ Universal Energy Sentinel with Internal CTs

IQ Power Sentinel with Internal CTs
1-Phase 3-Wire 2-Phase 3-Wire
N N
L2 L2
Line Line

L1 L1

Fuses Fuses

Reference Reference
VA VB VC Ground IA IB IC VA VB VC Ground IA IB IC

IQ Universal Energy Sentinel IQ Universal Energy Sentinel

with Internal CTs with Internal CTs
IQ Power Sentinel with Internal CTs Load IQ Power Sentinel with Internal CTs Load

3-Phase 3-Wire 3-Phase 4-Wire

N
L3 L3
Line Line
L2 L2
L1 L1

Fuses Fuses

Reference Reference
VA VB VC Ground IA IB IC VA VB VC Ground IA IB IC

IQ Universal Energy Sentinel IQ Universal Energy Sentinel

with Internal CTs with Internal CTs
IQ Power Sentinel with Internal CTs Load IQ Power Sentinel with Internal CTs Load

Acceptable System Configurations

Phase A

Phase A
Neutral
Phase C
Phase C

Three-Phase Star, Three-Phase Star, Single-Phase, Three- Two-Phase Star,

Four-Wire, Earthed Four-Wire, Non- Wire, Earthed Mid- Three-Wire, Earthed
Neutral. Earthed Neutral. Point (Connect to A Neutral (Connect to
and C Phases). A and C Phases).

Three-Phase Star, Three-Phase Star, Three-Phase Delta, Three-Phase Open

Three-Wire Three-Wire, Earthed Three-Wire Delta, Four-Wire,
Neutral Point. Earthed Junction.➂

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Field Wiring – IQ Universal Energy Sentinel with External CTs

1-Phase 3-Wire 2-Phase 3-Wire

Proper CT polarity is critical to the

proper operation of the meter
N N
L2 Proper CT polarity is critical to the L2
Line proper operation of the meter Load Line Load
L1 L1

Fuses Fuses

Reference
AH2 BH2 CH2 AH2 BH2 CH2
Reference
Ground Ground
VA VB VC VA VB VC
AH1 BH1 CH1 AH1 BH1 CH1
IQ Universal Energy Sentinel IQ Universal Energy Sentinel
with External CTs with External CTs

3-Phase 3-Wire 3-Phase 3-Wire

Proper CT polarity is critical to the
proper operation of the meter
L3
Using only 2 CTs
Line 2 will be in error by the amount of ground current
Proper CT polarity is critical to the
proper operation of the meter
L3

Line Load
Line L2 Load L2

L1 L1
Fuses Fuses

Reference AH2 BH2 CH2 Reference AH2 BH2 CH2

Ground Ground
VA VB VC VA VB VC
AH1 BH1 CH1 AH1 BH1 CH1
IQ Universal Energy Sentinel IQ Universal Energy Sentinel
with External CTs with External CTs

3-Phase 4-Wire

Proper CT polarity is critical to the

proper operation of the meter
N
L3

Line L2 Load

L1

Fuses

Reference
AH2 BH2 CH2
Ground
VA VB VC
AH1 BH1 CH1
IQ Universal Energy Sentinel
with External CTs

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Sentinel Dimensions (in Inches)

F-Frame J-Frame K-Frame

.96➀
.77➀
.59➀

Universal Internal Universal External

0.140 R 0.140 R 1.71
1.71

1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80

2.50 2.50
3.00
3.00

1.36 2.60 1.36 1.36 2.60 1.36

5.31 5.31

1.17
Dia.
4.36 4.36

1.719 1.719
2.656

Note: The IQ Energy Sentinel is available as any of the five types shown above.
The IQ Power Sentinel is available only as universal mount with internal CTs.

➀ Hole clearance available for cable before

stripping insulation.

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Ordering Information
IQ Energy Sentinels
Description Voltage Rating – Vac Current Rating Catalog
Maximum Amperes Number

For F-frame Breakers 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 150 IQESF208

For F-frame Breakers 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 150 IQESF400
For F-frame Breakers 480, 480Y/277 150 IQESF480
For F-frame Breakers 600, 600Y/347 150 IQESF600
For J-frame Breakers 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 250 IQESJ208
For J-frame Breakers 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 250 IQESJ400
For J-frame Breakers 480, 480Y/277 250 IQESJ480
For J-frame Breakers 600, 600Y/347 250 IQESJ600
For K-frame Breakers 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 400 IQESK208
For K-frame Breakers 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 400 IQESK400
For K-frame Breakers 480, 480Y/277 400 IQESK480
For K-frame Breakers 600, 600Y/347 400 IQESK600
Universal with Internal CTs 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 400 IQESUI208
Universal with Internal CTs 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 400 IQESUI400
Universal with Internal CTs 480, 480Y/277 400 IQESUI480
Universal with Internal CTs 600, 600Y/347 400 IQESUI600
Universal for External CTs 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 4000 IQESUE208
Universal for External CTs 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 4000 IQESUE400
Universal for External CTs 480, 480Y/277 4000 IQESUE480
Universal for External CTs 600, 600Y/347 4000 IQESUE600

IQ Power Sentinels
Description Voltage Rating – Vac Current Rating Catalog
Maximum Amperes Number

Universal with Internal CTs 120/240, 240, 208Y/120 400 IQPSUI208

Universal with Internal CTs 220/380, 230/400, 240/415 400 IQPSUI400
Universal with Internal CTs 480, 480Y/277 400 IQPSUI480
Universal with Internal CTs 600, 600Y/347 400 IQPSUI600

Copyright Cutler-Hammer Inc., 1999.

All Rights Reserved.

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