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Multi-transducer, MTR-3
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General purpose
This document is the Installation Instructions for the Multi-configurable AC Transducer, the MTR-
3. The general purpose of the document is to help the user with the first steps of installing and
using the unit. It contains instructions for installations and use of the MTR-3.
Please make sure that you read this document before starting to work with the
MTR-3. Failure to do this could result in human injury or damage to the
equipment.
Contents/overall structure
This document is divided into chapters, and in order to make the structure simple and easy to
use, each chapter will begin from the top of a new page.
This chapter includes important information about general legal issues relevant in the handling of
DEIF products. Furthermore, some overall safety precautions will be introduced and
recommended. Finally, the highlighted notes and warnings, which will be used throughout this
document, are presented.
The units are not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the
warranty will be lost.
Safety issues
Installing the unit implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the installation
of the unit should only be carried out by authorised personnel who understand the risks involved
in the working with live electrical equipment.
Be aware of the hazardous live currents and voltages. Do not touch any AC
measurement inputs as this could lead to injury or death.
Definitions
Throughout this document, a number of notes with helpful user information will be presented. To
ensure that these are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the general
text.
Note symbol
The notes provide general information which will be helpful for the reader to bear
in mind.
Warnings
Waste
It is forbidden to deposit electrical and electronic equipment as municipal waste. The
manufacturer or provider shall take waste electrical and electronic equipment free of charge. The
complete procedure after lifetime should comply with the Directive EZ 2002/96/EG about
restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment or a
corresponding Url 118/04.
Introduction
Description of symbols
In different chapters or tables, different symbols may appear in the installation instructions.
According to the position of symbols, they have different meanings.
User information
For unknown technical terms, please refer to the below glossary.
Glossary
Term Explanation
RMS Root Mean Square value
Modbus Industrial protocol for data transmission
M-Set Software for MTR-3
AC Alternating voltage and current
PA total Angle calculated from total active and apparent power
PA1, PA2, PA3 Angle between fundamental phase voltage and phase current
PF Power factor
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
MD Measurement of average values in time interval
Hand-over place Connection spot of consumer installation in public network
Mv − Sample factor Defines a number of periods for measuring calculation on the basis of
measured frequency
Mp − Average Defines frequency of refreshing displayed measurements on the basis
interval of a sample factor
Hysteresis Percentage specifies increase or decrease of a measurement from a
expressed as certain limit after exceeding it.
percentage [%]
Appearance
The measuring transducer can differ from yours depending on the type and functionality.
1 Communication ports
2 Outputs
3 Auxiliary supply
4 Voltage inputs
5 Current inputs
6 Power ON LED
The USB communication port is NOT galvanically insulated and can be used
ONLY UN-connected to aux. supply and power inputs!
Voltage inputs
Each voltage input is connected to a measuring circuit through an input resistor chain (3.3 MΩ
per phase). Maximum value of input voltage is 600 VL-N (1000 VL-L).
Current inputs
Each current input is connected to a measuring circuit through a current transformer (0.01 Ω per
phase). Maximum allowed thermal value of input current is 15 A (cont.).
Supported measurements
Basic measurements
Voltage U1, U2, U3 and U~
Current I1, I2, I3, In, It and Ia
Active power P1, P2, P3, and Pt
Reactive power Q1, Q2, Q3, and Qt
Phase Apparent power S1, S2, S3, and St
Power factor PF1, PF2, PF3 and PF~
Power angle φ1, φ2, φ3 and φ~
THD of phase voltage Uf1, Uf2 and Uf3
THD of power angle I1, I2 and I3
Phase-to-phase voltage U12, U23, U31
Phase-to- Average phase-to-phase voltage Uff
phase Phase-to-phase angle φ12, φ23, φ31
THD of phase−to−phase voltage
Counter 1
Counter 2
Energy Counter 3
Counter 4
Active tariff
Other measurements
Phase current I1, I2, I3
Active power P (Positive)
Active power P (Negative)
MD values
Reactive power Q − L
Reactive power Q − C
Apparent power S
Other measurements
Frequency
Measurements
Internal temperature
4. Connection
Introduction
This chapter deals with the instructions for connection of the measuring transducer. Both the use
and connection of the device includes handling with dangerous currents and voltages. Only
qualified persons should therefore perform connection. DEIF does not take any responsibility
regarding the use and connection. If any doubt occurs regarding connection and use in the
system, please contact the person or company responsible for such installations.
Before use: check voltages and phase rotation, supply voltage and nominal frequency.
Check protective fuse rating (the recommended maximum rating of the external protective fuse
for this equipment is 6 A - Red Spot type or equivalent).
Mounting
The MTR-3 is designed for DIN rail mounting. It should be mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail by means
of three plastic fasteners. Before installation, fasteners should be in open position (pulled). When
the device is in place, lock (push) the fasteners to closed position.
Electric connection
Voltage inputs of the measuring transducer can be connected directly to a low-voltage network or
via an appropriate voltage measuring transformer to a medium or high voltage network.
Current inputs of the measuring transducer can be connected directly to a low-voltage network or
via a corresponding current transformer.
Choose the corresponding connection from the following figures and connect the corresponding
voltages and currents. Information on electrical characteristics is given in the data sheet.
Connection 1b (1W)
Single-phase connection
Connection 3b (1W3)
Three-phase – three-wire connection with
balanced load
Connection 3u (2W3u)
Three-phase – three-wire connection with
unbalanced load
Connection 4b (1W4)
Three-phase – four-wire connection with
balanced load
Connection 4u (3W4)
Three-phase – four-wire connection with
unbalanced load
Check the module features that are specified on the label, before connecting
module contacts. Wrong connection may cause damage or destruction of
module and/or device.
Connect the module contacts as specified on the label. Examples of labels are given below and
describe modules built in the device.
Communication connection
The MTR-3 is equipped with one standard serial (RS485) communication port and one service
communication port (USB).
The USB communication port is NOT galvanically insulated and can be used
ONLY UN-connected to aux. supply and power inputs!
The USB connector is positioned on the bottom side of the instrument under removable plastic
cover. For driver installation, the below note. The instrument will establish USB connection with
the PC approx. 5 seconds after physical connection to the USB port.
More detailed information about communication specifications is available in the data sheet.
RS485
RS485 communication is intended for connection of devices to network where several
instruments with RS485 communication are connected to a common communication interface.
USB
USB communication serves as a fast peer-to-terminal data link. The instrument is detected by
host as a USB 2.0 compatible device. The USB connection is provided through a USB standard
type mini B connector.
When the MTR-3 is connected to a PC through USB communication for the first
time, a user is prompted to install a driver. The driver is provided when
downloading M-Set. The M-Set software can be downloaded at www.deif.com.
When the driver is installed, the USB is redirected to a serial port, which should
be selected when using M-Set software.
For safety purposes, it is important that both wires (Line and Neutral) are firmly
connected.
5. Settings
Introduction
Instrument settings can be remotely modified with communication (RS485 or USB) and M-Set
software when connected to a PC.
M-Set software
M-Set is a software tool for complete monitoring of measuring instruments, connected to a PC via
serial or USB communication. A user-friendly interface consists of four segments: device
management, instrument settings, real-time measurements and software upgrading.
Device management
Select the instrument in a favourite’s line. Use the network explorer to set and explore the device’s
network. Communication parameters of all devices and their addresses in the network can be
easily set.
Instrument settings
Multi register edit technology assures a simple modification of settings that are organised in a tree
structure. Besides transferring settings into the instrument, storing and reading from the setting
files are also available.
Real-time measurements
All supported measurements can be captured in real time in a table form. For further processing
of the results of measurements, copying via a clipboard into standard Windows formats is
supported.
Software upgrading
Always use the latest version of software, both M-Set and software in the instrument. The
programme automatically informs you on available upgrades that can be transferred from the
website and used for upgrading.
More information about the M-Set software can be found in the M-Set help
system.
Setting procedure
In order to modify instrument settings with M-Set, current parameters must be loaded first.
Instrument settings can be acquired via a communication link (serial or USB) or can be loaded
off-line from a file on a local disk. Settings are displayed in the M-Set setting window - the left part
displays a hierarchical tree structure of settings, the right part displays parameter values of the
chosen setting group.
General settings
General settings are essential for the transducer. They are divided into four additional sublevels
(Connection, Communication, Display and Security).
Average interval
The averaging interval defines the refresh rate of measurements on communication and remote
display.
Temperature unit
Choose a unit for temperature display.
Example:
Mode: thermal function
Time constant: 8 min.
Current MD and maximal MD: reset at 0 min.
Thermal function
Measured value
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Time [min.]
Standard method:
With this method, a reactive power and energy is calculated, based on the assumption that all
power (energy), which is not active, is reactive.
Q2 = S2 – P2
This also means that all higher harmonics will be measured as reactive power (energy).
Q = U × I|+90°
With this method, reactive power (energy) only represents the true reactive component of
apparent power (energy).
Connection
Connection
When connection is selected, load connection and the supported measurements are defined (see
chapter 6, “Measurements” regarding connection mode, on page 23).
Nominal frequency
A valid frequency measurement is within the range of nominal frequency ±32 Hz. This setting is
used for alarms.
CT connection
If this setting is set to REVERSED, it has the same influence as if CTs would be reversely
connected. All power readings will also change their sign.
Communication
Serial Communication
Define parameters that are important for the operation in the RS485 network. Factory settings of
communication are #33\115200,n,8,2 (address 1 to 247\baud rate 2400 to 115200 b/s, parity,
data bits, stop bit).
Modbus table: with this setting, a Modbus table for measurements and settings is defined. Modbus
addresses for measurements and settings can be compatible with the previous family of
transducers (MTR-2). For a more detailed description, see chapter 7, “Appendix A: Modbus
protocol”, on page 28.
USB Communication
For description of all settings see Serial Communication, appendix A. For driver installation,
see the note on page 13. The instrument will establish a USB connection with the PC approx. 5
seconds after physical connection to the USB port.
Security
Parameter settings are divided into three groups regarding security level:
1. At the first level (PL1), settings of a real time clock can be changed, and energy meters
and MD can be reset.
2. At the second level (PL2), the access to all data that are protected with the first level
(PL1) and setting of all other parameters in the »SETTINGS« menu is available.
3. A backup password (BP) is used if passwords at levels 1 (PL1) and 2 (PL2) have been
forgotten, and it is different for each device (depending on a serial number of the meter).
The BP password is available in the support department at DEIF, and is entered instead
of the password PL1 or/and PL2. Do not forget to state the meter serial number when
contacting the personnel at DEIF.
User information
A serial number of device is stated on the label and also accessible with the M-
Set software.
Password setting
A password consists of four letters taken from the British alphabet from A to Z. When setting a
password, only the letter being set is visible while the others are covered with *.
Two passwords (PL1, PL2) and the time of automatic activation could be set.
Password modification
A password can be modified; however, only that password can be modified to which the access
is unlocked at the moment.
Password disabling
A password is disabled by setting the "AAAA" password.
A factory-set password is “AAAA” at both access levels (L1 and L2). This
password does not limit access.
Energy
Active tariff
When active tariff is set, one of the tariffs (up to four) is defined as active.
Define the common energy exponent as recommended in the table below, where counter divider
is value 10 as default. Values of primary voltage and current determine a proper common energy
exponent.
Counter divider
Additionally, the counter divider defines precision of a certain counter, according to settings of a
common energy exponent. This is done to prevent the counter from having an early energy
overflow.
Analogue outputs
Number of analogue outputs depends on the version of MTR-3.
Analogue outputs
Each of up to four analogue outputs is fully programmable and can be set to any of 6 full-scale
ranges. Within each of those 6 ranges, other required output ranges can be set. For example,
4…20 mA range can be set when ±20 mA full-scale range is selected:
Output parameter
Sets the measured parameter to be transformed onto the analogue output.
Output range
Defines analogue output full-scale ranges:
Output characteristics
Defines the shape and up to 5 break points of an analogue output. For intrinsic-error for analogue
outputs with bent or linear zoom characteristic multiply accuracy class with correction factor (c).
Correction factor c (the highest value applies):
The only difference is its faster response time (≤ 50 ms), and consequential higher ripple. For a
proper behaviour of the fast analogue output module (fast response), the average interval must
be set to minimum (1 period).
Examples:
Expected power → Pulse output settings
150 − 1500 kW → 1 p/1kWh
1.5 − 15 MW → 100 p/1MWh
15 − 150 MW → 10 p/1MWh
150 − 1500 MW → 1 p/1MWh
Alarms
Alarms are used for alarming exceeded set values of the measured quantities.
Alarms setting
MTR-3 supports recording and storage of 16 alarms in two groups. For each group of alarms, a
time constant of maximal values in thermal mode, a delay time and alarm deactivation hysteresis
can be defined.
Quantity, value (a current value or a MD – thermal function) are defined for every individual alarm.
Reset operations
Reset MD values
Current and stored MDs are reset.
6. Measurements
Introduction
In the following chapters, the device operation is explained in more details.
Supported measurements
Selection of supported measurements is changed with the connection settings. All supported
measurements can be read via communication (M-Set and Modbus).
Available connections
Different electric connections are described in more details in “Electric connection” in chapter 4
“Connection”. Connections are marked as follows:
• Connection 1b (1W) − single phase connection
• Connection 3b (1W3) − three-phase – three-wire connection with balanced load
• Connection 4b (1W4) − three-phase – four-wire connection with balanced load
• Connection 3u (2W3) − three-phase – three-wire connection with unbalanced load
• Connection 4u (3W4) − three-phase – four-wire connection with unbalanced load
Total current It I A
Average current Ia Iavg A × ○ ○ ○ ●
Active power P1 P1 W ● × × ● ●
Active power P2 P2 W × × × ○ ●
Active power P3 P3 W × × × ○ ●
Total active power Pt P W ● ● ● ○ ●
Reactive power Q1 Q1 VAr ● × × ● ●
Reactive power Q2 Q2 VAr × × × ○ ●
Reactive power Q3 Q3 VAr × × × ○ ●
Total reactive power Qt Q VAr ● ● ● ○ ●
VAh
E3, E4
VArh
Active tariff Atar ● ● ● ● ●
MD current I1 I1 A ● ● ● ● ●
MD current I2 I2 A × ○ ● ○ ●
Max. values MD
MD current I3 I3 A × ○ ● ○ ●
MD active power P (positive) P+ W ● ● ● ● ●
MD active power P (negative) P− W ● ● ● ● ●
MD reactive power Q−L Q VAr ● ● ● ● ●
MD reactive power Q−C Q VAr ● ● ● ● ●
MD apparent power S S VA ● ● ● ● ●
Sample factor − MV
A meter measures all primary quantities with sample frequency which cannot exceed a certain
number of samples in a time period. Based on these limitations (65 Hz·128 samples) a sample
factor is calculated. A sample factor (MV), depending on frequency of a measured signal, defines
a number of periods for a measurement calculation and thus a number of harmonics considered
in THD calculations.
Average interval − MP
Due to readability of measurements from communication, an average interval (MP) is calculated
with regard to the measured signal frequency. The average interval (see “Average interval” on
page 16) defines the refresh rate of displayed measurements based on a sampling factor.
The power and energy flow is defined as standard from a generator’s point of
view. This means that a consumer using energy will be exporting power. It is
possible to change export/import definition via the M-Set, by changing the energy
flow direction.
Present values
All values are calculated as an average of number of periods set in general settings/average
interval.
Voltage
The instrument measures true RMS values of all phase voltages (U1, U2, U3), connected to the
transducer. Phase-to-phase voltages (U12, U23, U31), average phase voltage (Uf) and average
phase-to-phase voltage (Ua) are calculated from measured phase voltages (U1, U2, U3).
∑ (u − u yn )
N N
∑ u 2n
2
xn
n =1 n =1
Uf = U xy =
N N
All voltage measurements are available via communication.
Current
Instrument measures true RMS values of phase currents, connected to current inputs. Neutral
current (In), average current (Ia) and a sum of all phase currents (It) are calculated from phase
currents.
∑i n
2
IRMS = n =1
N
All current measurements are available via communication.
Standard method:
With this method, a reactive power is calculated based on the assumption that all power which is
not active is reactive.
Q2 = S2 – P2
This also means that all higher harmonics will be measured as reactive power.
Q = U × I|+90°
With this method, reactive power (energy) only represents the true reactive component of
apparent power (energy).
All measurements are seen via communication. For more detailed information about calculation,
see chapter 8, “Appendix B: Calculations and equations” on page 36.
Load C → ← L
PF −1 0 1 0 −1
ePF −1 0 1 2 3
The power angle represents the angle between the first voltage harmonic and the first current
harmonic for each individual phase. The total power angle is calculated from the total active and
reactive power (see equations for total power angle, in chapter 8, “Appendix B: Calculations and
equations on page 36). A positive sign shows inductive load, and a negative sign shows capacitive
load.
Frequency
Network frequency is calculated from time periods of measured voltage. Frequency is an average
of number of periods set in general settings/average interval.
Energy
The energy of each of four energy counters is available.
MD values
Measurements of MD values.
Modbus
Modbus protocol enables operation of device on Modbus networks. For device with serial
communication, the Modbus protocol enables point-to-point (for example device to PC) multi-drop
communication via RS485 communication. Modbus protocol is a widely supported open
interconnect originally designed by Modicon.
The memory reference for input and holding registers is 300001 and 400001 respectively.
The register tables no the next pages shows both the PLC address and Modbus address to read
from the desired register.
The Modbus address will always be 1 lower than the PLC address because PLC addresses starts
with 1 where Modbus addresses starts with 0.
VERSION 1:
I/O STATUS
Reserved 30258
7 302588 2586 2587
I1 THD% 30258
9 302590 2588 2589 04 T_float
I2 THD% 30259
1 302592 2590 2591 04 T_float
I3 THD% 30259
3 302594 2592 2593 04 T_float
U1 THD% 30259
5 302596 2594 2595 04 T_float
U2 THD% 30259
7 302598 2596 2597 04 T_float
U3 THD% 30259
9 302600 2598 2599 04 T_float
U12 THD% 30260
1 302602 2600 2601 04 T_float
U23 THD% 30260
3 302604 2602 2603 04 T_float
U31 THD% 30260
5 302606 2604 2605 04 T_float
ENERGY
ϕ2 (angle between U2 and I2) 300838 300838 837 837 04 T17 100°
ϕ3 (angle between U3 and I3) 300839 300839 838 838 04 T17 100°
Power Angle Total (atan2(Pt,Qt)) 300840 300840 839 839 04 T17 100°
ϕ12 (angle between U1 and U2) 300841 300841 840 840 04 T17 100°
ϕ23 (angle between U2 and U3) 300842 300842 841 841 04 T17 100°
ϕ31 (angle between U3 and U1) 300843 300843 842 842 04 T17 100°
Frequency 04 T17 Fn+10
300844 300843 843 843 Hz
I1 THD% 300845 300845 844 844 04 T16 100%
I2 THD% 300846 300846 845 845 04 T16 100%
I3 THD% 300847 300847 846 846 04 T16 100%
U1 THD% 300848 300848 847 847 04 T16 100%
U2 THD% 300849 300849 848 848 04 T16 100%
U3 THD% 300850 300850 849 849 04 T16 100%
Register table for the fast response normalised actual measurements (in %) (VERSION 1)
The measurements in the registers below are not averaged and therefore the response time is
less than 50 mS.
VERSION2 (MTR-2-compatible):
Register table for the actual measurements
SYSTEM COMMANDS
GENERAL SETTINGS
COMMUNICATION
ENERGY
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
ALARMS
401008 1007 T1
Alarm 1 function 401009 1008 T1 Bit-1 Reserved: Store into memory (all)
Bit-2 Store into memory (1 per minute)
Bit-3 Activate LED
Bit-4 Activate Alarm Output
Bit-5 Activate Beep Output
Bit-6 Alarm Condition > (< if 0)
Bit-7 Use Thermal function
Alarm 1 compare value 401010 1009 T17 % of parameter value
ALARM 2 401011 401013 1010 1012 See ALARM 1
ALARM 3 401014 401016 1013 1015 See ALARM 1
ALARM 4 401017 401019 1016 1018 See ALARM 1
ALARM 5 401020 401022 1019 1021 See ALARM 1
ALARM 6 401023 401025 1022 1024 See ALARM 1
ALARM 7 401026 401028 1025 1027 See ALARM 1
ALARM 8 401029 401031 1028 1030 See ALARM 1
ALARM GROUP 2 (No. 9…16) 401032 401060 1031 1059 See ALARM GROUP 1
All other Modbus registers are a subject to change. For the latest Modbus register definitions,
go to DEIF’s web page www.deif.com
Calculations
Definitions of symbols
Equations
Voltage
N Phase voltage
∑u n =1
2
n N − 128 samples in one period (up to 65 Hz)
N − 128 samples in Mv periods (above 65 Hz)
Uf = Example: 400 Hz → N = 7
N
Phase-to-phase voltage
∑ (u xn − u yn )
N
2
ux, uy − phase voltages (Uf)
n =1 N − a number of samples in a period
Uxy =
N
Current
N Phase current
∑i 2
n N − 128 samples in a period (up to 65 Hz)
N − 128 samples in more periods (above 65
I RMS = n=1
Hz)
N
∑(i +i +i )
N Neutral current
2
i − n sample of phase current (1, 2 or 3)
1n 2n 3n N = 128 samples in a period (up to 65 Hz)
In = n =1
N
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Power
Active power by phases
1 N
(
Pf = ⋅ ∑ u f n × i f n
N n =1
) N − a number of samples in a period
n − sample number (0 ≤ n ≤ N)
f − phase designation
Total active power
Pt = P1 + P2 + P3 t − total power
1, 2, 3 − phase designation
SignQ f (ϕ)
Reactive power sign
ϕ ∈ [0° − 180°] ⇒ SignQ f (ϕ) = +1 Qf − reactive power (by phases)
φ − power angle
ϕ ∈ [180° − 360°] ⇒ SignQ f (ϕ) = −1
Apparent power by phases
Sf = U f × If Uf − phase voltage
If − phase current
( ) method)
N
1
Qf = ⋅ ∑ u f × i f [n + N / 4 ] N − a number of samples in a period
N n=1 n n − sample number (0 ≤ n ≤ N)
f − phase designation
P Distortion factor
PF = P − total active power
S S − total apparent power
Pf Distortion factor
PFf = Pf − phase active power
Sf Sf − phase apparent power
THD
63
∑ In 2 Current THD
I1 − value of first harmonic
If THD(% ) = n =2
⋅ 100 n − number of harmonic
I1
63
Energy
Price in tariff = Price ⋅ 10 Tarif price exponent Total exponent of tariff price and energy price
in all tariffs