Effective May 2019Supersedes February 2015PXBCM-MB-BASICPXBCM-MB-ENERGYInstruction Leaflet IL150001ENPower Xpert Branch Circuit Monitor:Meter Base - Basic and Energy Code SeriesCOM resetbuttonBase mountingscrews #8 LED IndicatorsConfigurationswitchesCom1/2 RS485Modbus RTULAN EthernetRJ45 CAT5+STPMMP 1-4 MeterModule portsPower Supply Mains Terminal PE/N/L Base mountingscrews #8Figure 1. PXBCM-MB controls, connectors and indicators.The PXBCM-MB is the data acquisition module/gateway of the PXBCM system. The PXBCM-MB aggregates the meter data from up to fourPXBCM-MMS and PXBCM-MME meter modules.You can access the data from all channels (includ-ing virtual meters) through the RS485 COM1 orCOM2 Modbus port using the RS-485 RTU proto-col, or the LAN Modbus TCP connection, or view itdirectly through the onboard web server.The Modbus address is set through a pair ofrotary switches (Address H-L) on the front of thePXBCM-MB housing. Indicator lights show devicestatus (Status) as well as communications sta-tus for both LAN Ethernet and COM1 or COM2Modbus. A mode switch determines user accesssecurity levels.The PXBCM-MB must be housed in an appropriateNEMA or UL enclosure that ensures the devicewill remain within its specified environmentalranges and provides fire and mechanical protec-tion. In retrofit panel board applications the MBmust be mounted in an enclosure external fromthe monitored assembly gear, unless the MB is anapproved accessory for the panel board.Each Meter Module has the following LEDIndicators• COM1 or COM2 Rx/Tx Green/Red LEDs –RS485 Modbus• MMP 1-4 Rx/Tx Green/Red LED – MeterModule Port communications• LAN Ethernet LEDs in RJ45 jack• Link Green on = Link Active, blink for TxRx• 10/100 Speed - Amber off/on• Status Green/Red bicolor LED –• Green ~ 1Hz blink – Normal heart beat• Red – Application alarm• Com Status: Green/Red bicolor LED:• Green on = DHCP, Green off = Fixed IP• Red on = communications reset modePXBCM-MB Meter BaseSpecifications• Weight ~ 1 lb• W/H/D: 7.0”(17.6 cm)/6.3”(15.8cm)/2.6”(6.6cm)• Each Meter Base can interface to 1-4 MeterModules (-MMS &/or –MME)• Housing NEMA 1, IP20• Pollution Degree 2• Operational Temperature range -20 to +70ºC• Storage Temperature range -45 to +85ºC• Elevation 0-3000m•WARNING!BE SURE THAT ALL SYSTEM POWER IS OFF WHEN COMMISSION-ING A PXBCM SYSTEM INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF THEPXBCM-MB METER BASE AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS.OverviewFor use with the Power Xpert Branch Circuit Monitor (PXBCM) Basic andEnergy Code Series meter bases (MB) - Both the PXBCM-MB-BASIC meterbase and PXBCM-MB-ENERGY meter base are designed to be used withthe PXBCM–MME Meter Module External and/or – MMS Meter ModuleStrip. The Meter Base (MB) sources power to and collects data from theMeter Modules through the Meter Module Ports and Cables.• PXBCM-MMS-(L/R 9/15/21)-A Meter Module Strip• PXBCM-MME-X25-333MV Meter Module for External CTs• PXBCM-MME-X21-100MA Meter Module for External CTs• PXBCM-MMP-CBLnn/-CBLEnn Meter Module Port Cable and CableExtension