TECHNICAL NOTES
IMPORTANT! To ensure safe and reliable operation, DMR20-1-ACV
AC voltage monitors must be installed and serviced by qualifi ed
technical personnel. Contact Murata Power Solutions if there is
any doubt regarding installation or operation.
1. Measurement Type: DMR20-1-ACV series AC voltmeters employ a
precision true-rms signal conditioning IC, a 13-bit analog-to-digital
converter, and a stable voltage reference to measure and display 85 to
264Vac 50/60Hz AC supplies. DMR20-1-ACV voltmeters can be pow-
ered from—and accurately measure—AC supplies with sine, triangle,
square, and quasi-sine waveforms. High-frequency harmonic compo-
nents up to 65kHz will be measured with minimal additional error.
2. Calibration: DMR20-1-ACV voltmeters are factory calibrated; there are
no provisions for calibrating these meters in the fi eld.
3. Operating Range: As the AC input voltage is lowered to 95.0Vac (50 or
60Hz) or below, the DMR20-1-ACV’s display will begin to dim slightly,
but it will remain accurate down to its 85Vac rating. Input voltages
above 265Vac will cause the display to fl ash on and off at approxi-
mately one-second intervals.
4. Panel Installation: All electrical connections to DMR20-1-ACV must
be made after the voltmeter is securely attached to the panel, and with
the input AC supply de-energized (off). In high-vibration environments,
adequate strain reliefs must be used on all supply wiring. See Figure 1
for typical panel mounting details.
Tightening Torque:
The recommended tightening torque for the M30 x 1.5 plastic hex nut
is 10 to 17 in-lbs (1.3 to 1.9 N-m). If a torque wrench is not available,
this recommended range can be approximated by hand tightening the
hex nut SLOWLY until it just bottoms out against the panel’s rear sur-
face. From this bottomed-out reference position, using a suitable tool,
tightening the hex nut ¼ turn clockwise will produce approximately 10
in-lbs (1.3 N-m) of torque; tightening it 3/8 turn clockwise will produce
approximately 17 in-lbs (1.9 N-m).
Check to make sure the housing’s anti-rotation key is aligned with the
notches on both the panel and the gasket before tightening the hex
nut. Over tightening the hex nut will distort the rubber gasket and may
damage the threads on both the nut and the housing, thereby compro-
mising the installation’s mechanical integrity and its ability to protect
against environmental effects.
Panel Thickness:
When using both the factory supplied EPDM gasket and hex nut (the
recommended standard installation method), the DMR20-1-ACV can be
mounted in panels ranging from 0.032" to 0.250" (0.8 to 6.4mm) thick.
When the gasket is not used, the panel thickness range is 0.075" to
0.325" (1.9 to 8.3mm). However, using the factory supplied hardware
and tightening torque recommendations results in optimal resistance to
vibration, dust, and moisture ingress.
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Panel Materials:
Acceptable panel materials include aluminum, mild steels, plastics,
FR-4 pc-board (fi berglass), and many other materials with a fl at matte
surface on both sides of the cutout. The DMR-20-x-KP tools can be
used with most panel materials except for stainless steel or other
hardened metals.
DMR20-1-ACV has passed vibration testing combined with temperature
cycling while mounted to the materials noted above, using the speci-
fi ed tightening torques. If the voltmeter will be mounted to extremely
smooth, slippery surfaces, the user is advised to test the completed
assembly under the environmental conditions encountered in the end
application.
5. AC Input Fusing and Wiring: DMR20-1-ACV voltmeters contain an
internal, self-resettable fuse. However, the supply wires connected to
input terminals TB1-A and TB1-B must be fused with an external, user
supplied, 0.25A/300V time delay/time lag fuse, in accordance with
applicable regulatory codes.
All supply wiring must be rated for the voltages and currents they will
conduct and comply with any code or application-mandated require-
ments pertaining to the user’s specifi c installation. 300V, UL-rated
hook-up wire suitable for the intended application is required. TB1 is to
be used only for powering the meter’s internal circuitry; it must not be
used to supply power to external loads.
The recommended TB1 supply wire size is 18AWG to 22AWG (0.83mm2
to 0.33mm2) solid or stranded copper wire. The supply wires must be
properly stripped and attached to TB1 such that their insulation is not
pinched by the screw terminal. Recommended insulation strip length is
0.25" (6.4mm). When using stranded wire, verify that there are no loose
or stray strands that could potentially cause a short circuit across the
AC supply input.
6. AC Input Polarity and Grounding: The AC supply inputs TB1-A and
TB1-B terminals are not polarity sensitive, that is, neither terminal is
designated as “AC LO” or “AC HI.” DMR20-1-ACV voltmeters do not
include, nor require, a connection to earth/chassis ground.
Figure 1. Panel Installation
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