70052-0190-01

PRODUCT OPTION 07/2006

ION7550 / ION7650
Communications Card
Thisdocumentdescribeshowtoinstallacommunicationscard(CommCard)
intoaPowerLogicION7550/ION7650meter.

In This Document

CommunicationsOptions............................................... 2
WiringSpecifications................................................... 2
PreparingtheMeter.................................................... 3
RemovingtheExistingCommCard ...................................... 3
InstallingtheNewCard................................................ 3
FinalSteps ............................................................ 4

Additional Information
ION7550/ION7650UsersGuide
ION7550/ION7650InstallationGuide
IONReference

Electrical equipment should be

installed, operated, serviced, and
maintained only by qualified
personnel. No responsibility is
assumed by Schneider Electric for
any consequences arising out of
the use of this material.
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Communications Options
TheION7550/ION7650metersstandardCommCardhasaselectableRS232/RS
485portonCOM1,andadedicatedRS485portonCOM2.Atthetimeofthis
documentspublication,thefollowingadditionalcommunicationsoptionswere
availablefortheCommCard:
10BASETEthernet
33.6kbpsInternalModem
33.6kbpsInternalModemand10BASETEthernet
10BASEFLEthernetand10BaseTEthernet
33.6kbpsInternalModemand10BASEFLEthernetand10BaseTEthernet

NOTE
The internal modem complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules, and is compatible with the telephone systems of most countries in the world, with the exception of
Australia and New Zealand. Use in some countries may require modification of the internal modems
initialization strings. If you experience problems using the modem on your phone system, please contact
Technical Support.

VisittheSchneiderElectricwebsiteatwww.powerlogic.comforthelatest
orderinginformation.

Wiring Specifications
ThefollowingillustrationshowsallthepossibleconnectionstotheCommCard.

ST-type Captured-wire DB9 Connector

connector RJ45 RJ11 connectors (male)

22 AWG (0.50 mm2)

shielded, twisted pair

62.5/125 m
multimode fiber
FCC part 68
compliant
telephone cord Standard RS232
Cable with DB9
The optical communications female connector
port (COM 4) is located on
the front of the unit. Category 3
or 5 UTP

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Preparing the Meter

DANGER
During normal operation of the meter, hazardous voltages are present which can cause severe injury or
death. These voltages are present on the terminal strips of the device and throughout the connected
potential transformer (PT), current transformer (CT), status input, relay, and control power circuits. Only
qualified, properly trained personnel should perform installation and servicing.

CAUTION
The components inside the meter are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To prevent damage
to the unit, wear an anti-static wrist strap at all times when working inside the unit. Failure to use proper
equipment during servicing will void the meters warranty.

ThefollowingstepsshouldbetakenbeforeinsertingaCommCardintoan
ION7550/ION7650meter:
1. Turnoffallpowertothemeter.
2. OpenallPTfuses(ordirectvoltageinputfuses).CloseallCTshortingblocks.
3. DisconnecttheLineandNeutral(orDCpower)wiresfromtheControlPower
inputsoftheunit.
4. Disconnectallotherwiring(orpoweroffallothercircuits)whichmaypresent
potentiallyhazardousvoltagelevelstotheunit,suchasconnectionstotherelay
outputs,statusinputs,etc.
5. EnsurethatallcablesstillconnectedtothemeterareNOTlive.

Removing the Existing Comm Card

TheCommCardoftheION7550/ION7650metercanberemovedwhiletheunitis
stillmountedinitsswitchgearpanel(orothermountinglocation).
1. RemovethetwoscrewsandlockwashersontheCommCardsbackplate(refer
tothediagramonthenextpage).
2. Removethenutfromthechassisgroundlug.
3. GrasptheCommCardbythesidesofitsbackplateandpullitoutofthesocket,
awayfromthechassis.
4. PlacetheCommCardinanantistaticwrapping.

Installing the New Card

TheCommCardconsistsofacircuitboardwithanattachedpolarizedCHAMP
connectoronthecomponentside.InstalltheCommCardasfollows:
1. HoldtheCommCardbythesidesandslideitintothebaseunitwiththe
componentsidefacingup.

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2. Slidetheedgeofthecircuitboarddowntheslotsalongeachsideofthechassis.
3. AligntheCHAMPconnectorwiththesocketandpresstheCommCardfirmly
intoplace.Thesocketandtheconnectorarepolarized,sothepinsinthe
connectorwillnotfitintothesocketifthecardisnotorientedcorrectly.The
CommCardissecurelyinsertedintothesocketwhenthebackplateoftheComm
Cardmeetsthechassisofthemeter.

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Chassis ground lug

Final Steps
1. Ensurethebackplatemeetsthechassisofthebaseunit.
2. UseaPhillipsscrewdrivertoreplacethetwobackplatescrews(aswellasthenut
onthechassisgroundlug)withtheirlockwashers.Theymustbetightened
firmlytopreservetransientimmunity.
3. ReinstalltheLineandNeutral(orDCpower)wiringtotheControlPowerinputs
oftheunit.
4. Reconnectallotherwiring(orreenableallothercircuits).ClosethePTfuses(or
directvoltageinputfuses),andopentheCTshortingblocks.
5. Turnonpowertothemeterandverifythecorrectoperationoftheunit.

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