{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1426-m5e-base-quality-meter","title":"Allen-Bradley 1426-M5E Base Quality Meter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAllen-Bradley 1426-M5E Base Quality Meter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1426-M5E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as the primary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1426-M5E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBase Quality Meter utilized to execute electrical parameter acquisition and waveform quality monitoring across PowerMonitor 5000 platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1426-M5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Quality Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerMonitor 5000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95% non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Power (AC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\/240 VAC or 120\/240 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Power (DC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 M ohm minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mA maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverload Withstand Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 A continuous, 200 A for 1 second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Input Accuracy @ 25 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Input Accuracy @ 25 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Accuracy @ 25 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/- 0.05 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Resistive Load Switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A at 250 VAC\/30 VDC; 0.25 A at 250 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Load Switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mA at 24 VDC\/VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDependent on connected control power configuration; exact value not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Communication and Deterministic Network Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PowerMonitor 5000 platform exchanges measured electrical variables with Logix-based supervisory architectures through deterministic industrial communication layers. Measurement polling intervals and timestamp synchronization are dependent on controller scan scheduling and network loading conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh input impedance minimizes loading effects on voltage sensing circuits during multi-channel acquisition. The meter architecture supports high-density monitoring deployments where multiple electrical feeders are integrated into centralized power management systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 1426-M5E require external current transformers for current measurement?\u003cbr\u003eA: The device is intended for monitored current input circuits and must be connected using appropriately rated current transformers according to the feeder rating and protection design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the unit be installed in energized control panels?\u003cbr\u003eA: Installation should only be performed under approved lockout and isolation procedures. Voltage sensing terminals and CT circuits must be verified de-energized before wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is firmware compatibility important when integrating with Logix systems?\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Communication mapping and diagnostic behavior may depend on compatible firmware revisions between the monitoring device and supervisory controller environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute voltage sensing conductors separately from high-current motor feeder cables to reduce induced electrical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain correct CT polarity orientation from source to load direction before energization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse shielded communication cabling where the meter is installed near VFDs or high-frequency switching equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround cable shields at one designated control panel grounding point to reduce circulating currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify terminal torque values against manufacturer labeling before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow adequate enclosure airflow when installed adjacent to heat-producing protective devices or power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43417454051418,"sku":"1426-M5E","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1426-M5E2.jpg?v=1779781797","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1426-m5e-base-quality-meter","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}