Surge Protective Devices
Quick Start Guide
Applicable to ASCO SPD’s with “T” in the monitoring position
(10th or 13th position) of the model number.
Example:
13 position SPD Model Numbers: 560 _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _
16 position SPD Model Numbers: 560_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _
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Thank You for choosing the ASCO Active Surge Monitoring package with your Surge
Protective Device. ASCO Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) are high quality, high energy surge
current diversion system designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient
voltage surges resulting from load switching, lightning strikes and other sources.
ASCO makes it easy to monitor your electrical system by integrating its advanced Active
Surge Monitoring package within its SPDs. The web-based device allows the end-user real
time power quality measurements, logged events, statistical summaries and premium power
protection.
Please read all instructions before starting the installation of this product. These instructions
do not replace national or local electrical codes – check applicable codes to ensure
compliance.
This Quick-Start Guide provides general information pertaining to the installation &
operation of the SPD monitoring system. For detailed Installation & Operation instructions,
refer to the full manual (document # IO-70109).
For general SPD installation instructions, reference the installation manual provided with your SPD.
DANGER! ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD INSTALL
OR SERVICE THIS SYSTEM. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN INSTALLING OR
SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN OFF AND
LOCK OUT ALL POWER SOURCES TO THE UNIT BEFORE MAKING ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS OR SERVICING.
DANGER! SEULEMENT LE PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ DOIT INSTALLER OU MAINTENIR CE
SYSTÈME. DES PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ EN ÉLECTRICITÉ DOIVENT ÊTRE SUIVIS LORS
DE L'INSTALLATION OU DE LA MAINTENANCE DE CET EQUIPEMENT. POUR EVITER TOUT
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, DÉBRANCHEZ ET VEROUILLER TOUTES LES SOURCES D’
ALIMENTATION DE CET EQUIPEMENT AVANT DE LE BRANCHER OU LE MAINTENIR.
Summary
The ASCO Active Surge Monitor system measures, displays, & logs the following
parameters/events:
Measured & Displayed
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RMS Voltages
Surge Count (& IEEE category)
Voltage Sag Count
Logged System Events
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Voltage Swell Count
Frequency
Crest Factor
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VTHD
Voltage Unbalance
MOV Health
Logged Power Quality Events
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Power On
Settings Change
Firmware Update
Communication Error
Software Reset
Factory Reset
Frequency Lock Lost/Enabled
Surge Disabled
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Sag
Surge/Transient
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Neutral Bond
Swell
Phase Loss/Outage
Voltage Interruption/Dropout
Voltage Harmonics (VTHD)
Overvoltage
Temporary Overvoltage (TOV)
Over/Under Frequency
Protection Failure
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Communication Connections
Connect all applicable communication wiring to the SPD monitoring system.
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2 sets of Form C relay contacts;
250VAC, 5A max. (J10 & J11)
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RS-485 for MODBUS RTU
Connection (J13 & J15)
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RJ-45 Ethernet Port (J6)
Status LEDs
Red, Green, & Orange
LED indication is provided for each phase, neutral, and
service. If all LEDs are not solid green at power-up, verify
source voltages & mechanical connections. If the alarm
condition persists, call ASCO at 727-535-6339.
Line & Neutral LEDs
Green = Normal Operation
Orange = Reduced Protection
Red (steady) = Protection Failure
Red (flashing) = Active Event
Service LED
Green = Normal Operation
Orange = Active Event
Red = Protection Failure
Display Screens
The Active Surge Monitor system provides numerous
Display Screens. Each screen provides real-time
information concerning the existing power quality, past
recorded events, & networking.
Capacitive touch buttons are utilized to maneuver
from screen to screen.
Network Connection - System Ethernet Port > to Hub > to PC
Connecting the system to a
network may be the simplest
method of connection.
The monitoring system will
automatically attempt to locate
an available network IP address
when connected/powered up.
The IP address is required to
remotely access the monitoring
system Web Server & web pages.
Network Hub/Switch
PC
SPD
Monitoring
System
Pressing BACK and ENTER at the same time will jump directly to the systems Networking
Display Screen.
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Web Server
The Active Surge Monitor system web server & web pages contain all of the information
available on the LCD display as well as some additional features. Various settings,
thresholds, & functions can be modified, enabled, disabled, etc. using the systems
webpage/Ethernet function.
To open system webpage
Open a web browser and enter the systems IP address (found on the Display Screen)
into the address bar and press Enter. This will launch the SPDs Active Surge Monitor
webpage.
14550 58th Street North
Clearwater, Florida 33760
P (800) 237-4567
P (727) 535-6339
F (727) 539-8955
E CustomerCare@ASCO.com
While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and
completeness in this literature, ASCO assumes no responsibility,
and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this
information or for any errors or omissions.
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