FXXC® GPRS System

Description
GPRS Metering and Monitoring System

Why GPRS System?

All the other common, viable and conventional communication systems cannot afford us a real time
connection. For e.g., in the PSTN line connection, we need to dial the number first (called server
calling), establish a connection and then communicate. Since this method is not always online this
is not suitable for real time applications. On the other hand, GPRS system is an Always-online
system and client calling system (as against server calling system). The meters are always online
and connected to the server, and can be communicated with at any time and in real time. Meters
can transmit data to the BCS (Base Computer Station) automatically. In case of errors in any meter,
an alarm can be raised by the meter to the BCS automatically. The meters find the BCS by
recording an IP address of the BCS in its SIM card (quite similar to an address used to access a
website on the Internet). The GPRS service provider (typically Mobile Phone Service Provider) will
charge on the quantum of data transfer and not on connection time. As of today, the GPRS system
can be considered the most advanced, fastest and cheapest system for remote monitoring of HT
meters.

GPRS Meter Operating Modes

Mode one---Always online: keep sending pulse signal to ensure online 24hours.The pulse signal
interval can be set by BCS depending on the condition of communication. If lose the
communication, the GPRS meter will keep trying to reconnect automatically. If communication
keeping failed for some time( preset the threshold), then the meter will only try to reconnect once a
day. At the same time, the meter will always wait for wake up by BCS.

Mode two---not always online: The meter will automaticaaly connect to the internet at the preset
time. Then send the fixed data back to BCS. If the real time operation is requried, the BCS can send
command to wakeup the meter by SMS or by GPRS data transfer.

GPRS data transfer: the GPRS data transfer service of the SIM card should be opened. When the
BCS dail to meter, the meter will connect to internet automatically.

SMS：the SMS service of the SIM card should be opened. When the BCS send the SMS to meter,
the meter will connect to internet automatically.

System Configuration and General Arrangement

The System on the whole can be considered to be comprising of two parts – One the BCS and the
Other FXXC’s Three Phase Multifunction Energy Meter with GPRS Function – FD131. The structure of
the Whole System is shown in the Diagram below:
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1. BCS consists of four hardware elements

1.1. Data Server for Data storage
1.2. Management system Computer for User/Operator Management, Archive Management and
all other activities related to Database Management
1.3. Meter reading system front-end computer to read all meters’ data back manually or
receive the data, which is send from meters automatically via internet.
1.4. an SMS alarm system front-end computer to receive the alarm info from the meters and
send SMS to the operator’s mobile phone.
1.5. Router for connecting to Internet by ADSL or APN line.
1.6. Hub for connecting the Intranet.
1.7. GSM modem for send and receive alarm signal via SMS and GPRS data transfer.
1.8. GPS clock to ensure the accurate time.

A Fixed IP address：should be applied from the Interner service provider

2. FD131 Hardware

FD131 is an advanced three-phase multi-function energy meter with GPRS communication. This
meter is based on the three-phase multi-function metering IC PL3223 and multi-function metering
SoC (System on Chip) PL3201 design of which we possess the Intellectual Property Rights.

2.1. Basic Technical Performance Parameters

Metering System 3 Phase – 3/4 wire system

Operating Voltage 3x240/415V
Operating Frequency 50 Hz + 5%
Basic Current (Ib) -/1A or -/5A as required
Max Current 2 x Ib
RTC Error 0.5s/day max (under reference conditions)
Energy Consumption < 5W
Measurement range 000000.00－－999999.99kWh

Pulse output Width 80 ms±20%，5-24V DC external power source

Operation temperature -10℃ to 55℃: -20℃ to 60℃
Operation Humidity 95% in 45℃
Storage & Transfer -25℃～+75℃

2.2. Main functions

Measurement Parameter:
• Positive/Reverse active energy
• Reactive energy in all the four quadrants
• Instantaneous current
• Instantaneous voltage
• Positive active Instantaneous power (calculate per minute)
• Maximum demand (KVA or KW) and Integration Period is 30 minutes
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Data-frozen function：
Energy data pertaining to a particular day and time of each month (programmable to any
day or time) can be frozen for purposes of billing and power consumption or line loss
analysis. Typically the billing date and time is the Data freezing time programmed in the
meter.

RTC:
Meter has Y2K compliant real time calendar and clock with automatic leap year
adjustment. This module operated with external Battery can be used for 10 years without
replacement of the battery.

GSM module (for GPRS communication):

Has high voltage and flash protection to avoid damages caused to any momentary high
voltage surges or lightning.

Calibration:
Active energy impulse output for calibration, sampling and verification. This port is
passive isolated.

Communication:
Infra-Red LED Port, GPRS and RS485

Display:
• LCD with 8 digits, 2 decimal places
• Auto scroll display (display hold time 4 seconds)
• Parameters to be auto scrolled can be set using the Hand Held Meter Reading Device
(IR PDA)
• Typical parameters
- date
- time
- meter ID
- meter constant,
- positive/reverse active total energy,
- reactive energy in four quadrants,
- phase voltage/current,
- power,
- maximum demand
• Continuously displayed when the power is on for testing purposes
• Push button for Manual scrolling of the parameters.
• Supports 12 TODs and 4 Tariffs

Data storage：
User can remote set the data save items via GPRS. The meter has a large memory in-built
memory. Even if the all the data items listed under the next section (3.1.1) is stored on
hourly basis the data pertaining to more than One month can be stored. Maximum
memory capacity is frozen data for 20 months. The data is retained in non-volatile
memory and guaranteed retention is 10 years at the minimum even if the meter is
powered up. More data can be stored in the Data Base in the Base Computer Station.

3. Communication
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FD131 supports GPRS, RS485 and IR communication. GPRS is for remote AMR, setting parameters
and monitoring operation status. It can raise alarm to the BCS’s SMS alarm system as soon as any
Fault event occurs. IR is mainly used for setting meter parameters and reading data locally. RS485
again is for local area multi-drop networking connection.

3.1. GPRS
3.1.1. AMR function:
The system can read the periodic data (It is saved in the meter every hour or every
certain time as pre-set), frozen data and even roll call real-time data.
Periodic Time data:
 Total positive/reverse active energy
 Positive/reverse active energy in 4 tariffs
 Reactive energy in four quadrants
 Loss voltage accumulate time in each phases
 Total loss voltage accumulate time
 Instantaneous voltage/current in each phase
 Instantaneous power
 Voltage unbalanced threshold
 Loss voltage threshold
 Meter constant
 Date and time
 Data-frozen date
Frozen data:
 Total positive/reverse active energy of last month
 Reactive energy in four quadrants of last month
 Maximum demand of last month and time record
Roll call data:
 Recent total positive/reverse active energy(or in four tariffs)
 Recent reactive energy in four quadrants
 Loss voltage accumulate time in each phases
 Total loss voltage accumulate time
 Instantaneous voltage/current in each phase
 Instantaneous power
 Voltage unbalanced threshold
 Loss voltage threshold
 meter constant
 Date and time
 Data-frozen date
 Total positive/reverse active energy of last month
 Reactive energy in four quadrants of last month
 Maximum demand of last month and time record

3.1.2. System setting function:

 Meter ID
 Date and Time
 Password and
 Fault threshold parameters (for e.g. if the Voltage loss threshold is set at 50V,
the alarm is raised only when the voltage drops below 50V)
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3.1.3. Monitoring & alarm function:

The meter will alarm to the BCS via SMS or GPRS when Fault event happens. Events
include:
 Meter casing(enclosure) open
 Internal communication fault (between measuring unit and GPRS unit)
 Loss of Voltage/Current
 Incorrect Phase sequence
 Any parameters reverse
 Low battery
 Phase voltage/current imbalance
When the alarm is sent via SMS, the signal will be sent from the meter to SIM card
of the SMS alarm computer in BCS directly. If the GPRS alarm is used, the alarm
signal will be sent to Meter reading front-end computer via internet.

3.2. IR communication

3.2.1. Meter reading function:

 Current Energy
 Previous month Energy
 Data-frozen time
 Previous MD
 Total time of voltage loss on each phase
 Instantaneous voltage/current via PDA.

3.2.2. Setting meter function:

 Meter ID,
 Password,
 Data-frozen time event
 Original energy displayed
 MD Reset
 Voltage/Currents Ratios

3.3. RS485 communication

Upto 8 meters can be connected using RS485 to a Single SIM Card to realize the GPRS
functions. However, the meters thus connected except the one with SIM card can not be
GPRS meters. They shall be normal multi-functions meters but meter shall be the same
function and the same protocol as the FD131.