E-Mon EIDR-16J*RJ - Manual (Page 4)

INTERVAL DATA RECORDER (IDR)
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1.0 PRE-INSTALLATION INFORMATION
The Interval Data Recorder (IDR) is an energy data collection device. Installation must
be performed by qualified personnel only and must be in accordance with local and
national electrical codes. E-Mon and its representatives are not responsible for
damage or injury from improper installation.
The IDR is housed in a JIC Steel Enclosure, where ambient temperatures are between
+32 and +120 degrees Fahrenheit. It is available in 8 and 16 input configurations.
The IDR must be located in an area that is central to the meters connected to it.
IMPORTANT:
All meters can be located up to 500 feet from the IDR.
NOTE: The IDR Modular Jack Model is designed to operate with E-Mon D-Mon
meters only. Terminal input models can support the monitoring of third-party
metering equipment; contact E-Mon for further information.
The IDR must be installed in a location according to the following guidelines to ensure
continued safe, trouble-free operation.
• Do not install near sensitive radio communication equipment or receiving antenna
systems.
• Do not install near high-energy electrical fields such as those produced by welding
equipment or by high-power electrical motors.
• Always install in an area that is dry, away from any potential liquid or chemical
splash hazards. Never install electrical equipment in an area where flammable
chemicals or vapors are present.