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Introduction
Range of validity
The present user manual applies to the Elmeasure product of Three
Phase Prepaid Energy Meter.
Purpose
The user manual contains all the information required for the
application of the meters for the intended purpose.
This includes:
Provision of knowledge concerning characteristics, construction
and function of the meter
Information about possible dangers, their consequences and
measures to prevent any danger
Details concerning the performance of all work throughout the
service life of the meter
Target group
The contents of this user manual are intended for technically qualified
personnel of energy supply companies who are responsible for the
meter planning, installation, operation and maintenance of the meter.
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
Without CAUTION: This might affect the functionality of the equipment. So care needs
symbol to be taken for doing the action.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The Device must be installed in accordance with all local and national electrical codes.
DANGER
Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices.
This Instrument must only be installed and serviced by qualified
electrical personnel.
Turn off all power supply to this equipment before working on or inside
equipment.
Always use a properly rated voltage sensing instrument to confirm
power is off.
This instrument can only be used as a permanently installed instrument
with permanent electrical connections including earth ground.
Connect protective ground (earth) before turning on any power supply to
this instrument.
Do not use this meter for critical control or protection applications where
human or equipment safety relies on the operation of the control circuit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.OVER VIEW…………………………………………………………..…………….. ..07
1.1 FRONT VIEW…………………………………………………………………………. ..08
1.2 ADVANTAGES……………………………………………………………………….. ..08
1.3 GENERAL FEATURES……………………………………………………………….. ..09
1.4 UNIQUE FEATURES…………………………………………………………………. ..09
1.5 BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………………………………………………… ..11
1.6 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION…………………………………………………………..11
1.7 APPLICATIONS………………………………………………………………………. ..11
2.MAIN FUNCTIONS……………………………………………………………….. ..12
2.1 MEASUREMENTS……………………………………………………………….....….12
2.1.1 ENERGY…………………………………………………………………………...…..12
2.1.2 INSTANTANEOUS VALUES…………………………………………………….…..12
2.2 DISPLAY………………………………………………………………………….…………….12
2.2.1 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS……………………………………………………12
2.2.2 FULL SCREEN DISPLAY…………………………………………………………….12
2.2.3 DISPLAY MODES…………………………………………………………………... ..13
2.2.4 DISPLAY INDICATIONS…………………………………………………………... ..13
2.2.5 STATUS INDICATIONS………………………………………………………… … ..14
2.3 KEY FUNCTIONS……………………………………………………………………...14
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….. ..15
4. COMPLIANCE STANDARDS…………………………………………………. ..16
5. PREPAID METER FUNCTIONS………………………………………………..17
5.1 OVER VOLTAGE CONTROL………………………………………………………... ..17
5.2 OVER LOAD CONTROL……………………………………………………………... ..17
5.3 DG PHASE SELECTION………………………………………………………………..17
5.4 LOW CREDIT ALARM………………………………………………………………....17
5.5 NON TRIP HOLIDAY………………………………………………………………… ..18
5.6 HAPPY HOURS……………………………………………………………………….. ..18
5.7 EMERGENCY CREDIT………………………………………………………………. ..18
5.8 RECHARGE HISTORY……………………………………………………………….. ..18
5.9 DIGITAL INPUT………………………………………………………………………...18
5.10 REMOTE UNIT………………………………………………………………………...19
6. PROGRAMMING MENU-SETUP…………………………………….……… ..20
6.1 TO ENTER SETUP……………………………………………………………………. ..20
6.2 SETUP PARAMETERS……………………………………………………………….. ..21
6.3 EDIT SETUP PARAMETERS………………………………………………………… ..22
7. COMMUNICATION INTERFACES…………………………………………...24
7.1 RS485 COMMUNICATION………………………………………………………….. ..24
7.2 COMMUNICATION REGISTER MAP………………………………………………. ..24
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TABLE OF FIGURES
FIG 1: FRONT VIEW OF METER………………………………………………………………... ..08
FIG 2: BLOCK DIAGRAM……………………………………………………………………….. ..10
FIG 3: FULL SCREEN DISPLAY………………………………………………………………… ..11
FIG 4: REMOTE UNIT WITH METER…………………………………………………………... ..18
FIG 5: RS 485 COMMUNICATION WITH METER…………………………………………….. ..23
FIG 6: OUTLINEDRAWING FOR FRONT VIEW OF THE METER….………………………... ..26
FIG 7: OUTLINE DRAWING FOR SIDE VIEW OF THE METER……………………………... ..26
FIG 8: OUTLINE DRAWING FOR BACK VIEW OF THE METER……………………………. ..27
FIG 9: OUTLINE DRAWING OF BOTTOM & FRONT VIEW OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK....27
FIG 10: CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE PHASE DIRECT CONNECTED METER…...30
FIG 11: CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE PHASE CT OPERATED METER…………. ...31
FIG 12: CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR SUB MODULES IN A METER…………………….. ...32
FIG 13: MOUNTING DIAGRAM……………………………………….…………………………..33
FIG 14: CAT 6 TO 4 PIN CONNECTOR ……………………………….………………………......35
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1. OVERVIEW
Three phase prepaid meter is designed for the purpose of prepayment. Its main functions
include prepayment, energy measurement, data display, communication, etc.
The conventional method of electricity billing involves a person from the distribution unit
reading the number of units of electricity consumed in the energy meter, conveying this
information to the distribution unit and then preparing the bill according to the units
consumed for a fixed amount of time. This can prove quite tedious as it involves various
tasks like reading, then preparing the bill. Still, accuracy cannot be guaranteed as there can be
errors in human reading. Even though digital meters are being replaced by conventional
electro-mechanical meters that provide many accurate readings, still the problem of
deliberately making a false reading can exist [political reasons]. Despite this, the task of
billing for every consumer is a time consuming job for the distribution grid. Also, the
consumer can deliberately consume more amount of power than required and still refrain
from paying the bill and nothing can be done to restrict the electrical power supply.
To eliminate all these problems, the most convenient method is making the whole system
prepaid.
Basically like in a mobile phone recharging, the consumer buys a recharge card and gets
some energy units in return for the balance amount. The balance amount will keep reducing
for every unit of energy consumed and once it‘s zero, the power supply would be
automatically cut off. The amount deducted for every unit of energy consumed can be
controlled by the distribution unit according to the peak hours.
A Prepaid Energy Meter enables power utilities and the maintenance team to collect
electricity bills from the consumers prior to its consumption. The prepaid meter is not only
limited to Automated Meter Reading [AMR] but is also attributed with prepaid recharging
ability and information exchange with the utilities pertaining to customer‘s consumption
details.
The idea of prepaid metering will be very important for the new research fields of Micro-grid
and Smart Grid and is an inevitable step in making any grid smarter than it is now. Prepaid is
a plan that deducts usage charges and any fixed charges from account balance each day,
where the consumer is expected to take responsibility.
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1.1 FRONT VIEW
1.2 ADVANTAGES
Advance revenue collection before consumption of electrical power.
It is highly accurate as the whole idea of reading the units and then billing manually or
any other means is eliminated.
Consumer cannot escape from paying the electricity bill and the State Electricity Board
gets free from debts.
On the consumer front, the tedious task of paying the bill and waiting anxiously for the
bill is eliminated.
Wastage of energy is diminished as now only the required energy will be consumed as
allotted.
The power grid can monitor the overall energy consumption and any tampering attempts
are actually of no use and can be detected if still prevalent.
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1.3 GENERAL FEATURES
Compact Size
Improved Security
Improved Accuracy
Slab rate can be changed any time without affecting the balance
Field configuration for Kwh & KVAh without affecting the balance
Remote unit with RJ45 connector can connect CAT-6 wire for 50 meters
Meter disconnects the relays when power goes off and when tamper occurred
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Charging the meter with credit revenue through ELNet PPS software which enables the
customer to recharge the meters in 24x7 modes using the payment gateway without
visiting the service provider
Remote Unit to consumer for monitoring the meter consumption with live data
Pulse data collection for up to four external devices, such as gas or water meters
Visual blinking on display as an indication to customer for low balance, over voltage,
over KVA etc
Direct current measurement up to 80A [Prepaid Meter] & 100A [Post-paid Meter] for 3
phase measurements
It is a 3 in 1 dual source meter which monitors water and gas consumption along with
electrical consumption
Optional Battery-backed Real Time Clock [RTC] to maintain time accuracy and tamper
detection during power outages
Separate load limits for DG/EB Tripping & Consumption, also at pre-determined set
point for protection and effective use of energy
The meter will be provided with 2 separate Energy Registers for EB and DG. Whereas,
EB or DG source is selected by data communication between meter and PC.
Elmeasure prepaid meter has great optional feature i.e. individual phases ON for DG [R,
Y, B or RYB or No DG]. This feature can avoid ACCL to individual houses.
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1.5 BLOCK DIAGRAM
The energy meter supplies pulses to the micro-controller for every unit of energy consumed.
The micro-controller increases the used up energy unit by one and decreases the balance
amount by the fixed tariff. As soon as the balance amount comes down to zero, the micro-
controller sends a signal to the relay driver which in turn switches off the relay, such that, the
main supply to the load is switched off. A display is also interfaced to the micro-controller
which displays the amount of energy consumed. Meter display starts blinking when the credit
balance gets decreased to a pre-defined programmed value.
The energy meter gives an electric signal to the opt isolator which consists of LED and an
opto transistor combination such that the LED glows and emits light for every electric signal
received by the energy meter [which sends an electric signal for every unit consumed].
It is a 3 in 1 dual source meter. It also monitors water and gas consumption along with
electrical consumption.
1.7 APPLICATIONS
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2. MAIN FUNCTIONS
2.1 MEASUREMENT
2.1.1 ENERGY
2.2 DISPLAY
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2.2.3 DISPLAY MODES
There are three types of LED display modes: automatic scrolling display, push button display
and setup mode display.
One time press both the buttons in the meter, push button display will switch to setup mode
display. For details of setup mode pages please refer point 6.2
Mega:
M 10.00 When lit, indicates that the reading is in Mega [10^6]. The value 1000 k is
displayed as 1.00 M and 10,000 K is displayed as 10.0 M.
Negative:
When lit, indicates that the reading is in negative.
When power factor [PF] is in Lag [inductive load]: Both PF and VAR will
̶ 10.00 be in negative.
When current is reversed, W will be negative.
When Balance is negative, bL will indicate negative.
Kilo:
K 10.00 When lit, indicates that the reading is in Kilo [10^3]. The value 1000 is
displayed as 1.00 K and 10,000 is displayed as 10.0 K.
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TABLE 2: ENERGY READING
Active [Wh] /
10.0000k to 9999.99k K 10.0000 to K 9999.99
Apparent [VAh]
When the meter is over loaded in EB, the display will indicate ―OV.VA.Eb‖
When the meter is over loaded in DG, the display will indicate ―OV.VA.dG‖
When over voltage occurs, it indicates ― OV.VOL‖
When the meter is in Low balance, the display starts blinking, i.e. Low balance blinking.
The keys and their descriptions are explained in the following table;
RIGHT KEY:
It is used to scroll the parameters downwards through the display pages of the
same level, within the same function.
In setup mode, used to editing the parameters and to accept the value.
LEFT KEY:
It is used to scroll the parameters upwards through the display pages of the same
level, within the same function.
In setup mode, used to decrease the value of by one and to scroll the parameters
in this mode.
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 4 : TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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4.COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
TABLE 5 : COMPLIANCE STANDARDS
Standards Description
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There is always a chance of suffering an electrical power system from abnormal over
voltages. These abnormal over voltages may be caused due to various reasons such as sudden
interruption of heavy load, lightening impulses, switching impulses etc. These over voltage
stresses are eliminated from the system by means of over voltage protection.
Whenever the voltage crosses the predetermined threshold value of the meter, the meter
relays will get cut-off and load switched to off, this feature protects the equipment when the
over voltage occurs. When the Line voltage is more than programmed value, the prepaid
meter trips the load, thus protecting the household equipments. This replaces the need for
over voltage relays in individual houses.
The current in a circuit depends on the rating of the appliances connected to it. The choice of
wires depends upon the maximum current estimated to pass through them. If the total power
rating of the appliances exceeds this permitted limit, they tend to draw a large current. This
may cause an overloading.
To limit this, our meters have the unique feature to program the set limit for consumption
when it is operating on EB and DG in terms of KVA. When the consumption crosses the set
value then the load gets disconnected for a span of 1 minute [programmable through
configuration] after which the load gets connected for the SET DELAY time to see that the
load is reduced and if the consumption is still higher it trips the load for the 2nd delay time
[programmable] and this process gets repeated with the different programmable delay time
until the consumption is reduced.
This meter is having a great optional feature called DG phase selection were an individual
phase selection is given an option for the user to configure in DG i.e. [R, Y, B or RYB or No
DG]. This feature can avoid ACCL to individual houses.
In order to remind the user to recharge in time and to avoid the inconvenience of power
disconnection, the meter provides the function of low credit alarm, including visual alarm and
audible alarm.
Visual alarm: When meter balance goes to less than low credit alarm, LED starts blinking.
Audible alarm: Whenever balance falls to below the predefined level, ex:[Rs.100] the
buzzer gives a 5 beep for every 5 minutes when the balance is less than Rs.100.
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5.5 NON TRIP HOLIDAY
Meter provides two modes of power interruption: Normal power interruption and non trip
holiday. Under the mode of normal power interruption, load disconnects when the balance
reaches zero. However, under non trip holiday, in order to ensure consumer‘s power
consumption, the load doesn‘t disconnect during certain periods, i.e. at weekends or on
holidays, even if meter balance reaches zero. This weekends or holidays are configurable.
Most consumers have provisioned for happy hours periods. These periods usually comprise
of those hours which lie outside the working hours of the management. Feature description
behind providing happy hour is that the supply of a consumer should not get disconnected in
a period in which he cannot recharge a meter and get his supply restored. Hence, in case the
credit in the account of a consumer is exhausted at 11:00 PM on a particular day, his supply
will not get interrupted till the beginning of the working hours on the subsequent working day
and therefore he shall have sufficient time to recharge a meter and hence avail uninterrupted
supply. It is to be noted that the management has the flexibility of changing the happy hour as
per their convenience and hence the same can be customized for different consumer
categories.
Usually, load gets disconnected automatically when the meter balance reaches to zero.
However, in case that customer needs power and cannot go to purchase power immediately,
the meter provides the function of emergency credit. Under the mode of emergency credit,
meter calculates the balance as a minus value. When meter balance crosses the emergency
credit limit, load disconnects. The function of emergency credit can be used only once before
next recharge. The emergency credit will be deducted automatically during next recharge.
An additional feature called recharge history can be seen by the service provider of each
consumer by login into our ELNet-PPS software or last 10 recharge history in meter display.
The Digital Input Module interfaces up to three standard utility [electricity gas, or water]
meters and monitors four digital inputs. It can translate the pulses from meters into a register
count that is maintained and compiled.
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5.10 REMOTE UNIT
In addition to the display screen at the metering unit, the prepaid meters are also provided
with a display unit called as the Remote unit, which can be installed inside the consumer
premises so as to enable the consumers to access their meter information at any hour.
Through the remote unit, the consumers can check their balance, consumption, instantaneous
parameters and maximum recorded load etc..
Features:
Elegant design
Display blinks and gives a buzzer in frequent intervals when balance gets low and
EB-DG Changeover happens.
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Applications:
Mine sites
Air traffic equipment such as navigation aids (DVOR, DME, ILS and GP)
6. PROGRAMMING MENU-SETUP
The PROGMenu Setup gives the complete list of user-programmable parameters.
You must set up the energy meter to match the application settings before use, otherwise,
readings will be wrong.
All the setup parameters can be re-programmed, using Set mode.
You can enter Setup Menu by holding the left and right key for 5s.
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Steps:
6. Press 3 times display flashes and then it enters into set mode .
This indicates that you have successfully entered into the setup menu in edit mode.
10.14. d d =Month & Date selection parameter; Default value is 10.14, Min-
01.01, Max-12.31
K52.00 Eb Eb=VA selection for EB; Input range 100VA-9999MVA; Default value
is 52.00KVA
ryb dG. dG=DG selection function; Select from r, y,b, ryb or no; Default value is
ryb
285.0 O.V. O.V= Over Voltage parameter selection; Input range 80- 310V; Default
value is 285V
5.000 d.t. dt=Delay time selection parameter; Input range 1-180s; Default value is
5s
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EUEn P P=Parity selection parameter; Select from Even ,odd, no ; Default value
is Even
COUn E.S. ES=Energy selection parameter; Select from rESO, COUn ; Default
value is COUn
5.000 A.t At =Auto scrolling time selection parameter; Input range 1- 10 ; Default
value is 5s
This section explains how to edit the setup parameters in the energy meter. For better
understanding, the editing is explained in two parts: Edit and Accept Setup, Save New Value
to the Setup.
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Steps:
1. After successfully entering into a setup mode (Refer 6.1 for more information), display
shows .
7.To edit the next parameter press the display shows and follow the
step from 2 to 6 to edit and accept the value.
Note:
1. – Means blinking
– Means 16 is blinking
2. The above explained section is for how to edit the value for 'Year'. For other parameters,
the same procedure can be followed.
Steps:
1.After edit and to accept the parameter as previously described, Press the until display
shows ‗SAVE Y‘, with blinking Y.
2.Press the and Display comes out of setup mode that indicates the value saved
successfully.
3.If you do not want to save the new value, press the to change from ‗SAVE Y‘ to
‗SAVE n‘ in step1 and continue the process as in step2.
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7. COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
7.1 RS485 COMMUNICATION
The RS-485 bus standard is one of the most widely used physical layer bus designs in
industrial applications. It defines not only a single device-to-device interface but also a
communication bus that can be used to form simple networks of multiple devices. Its
configuration and specifications also extend the range and data rate beyond the RS-232
interface capabilities.
The range of the meter ID‘s are 1 to 247. This allows the user to communicate with up to 247
meters on one COM port of the PC. The prepaid meter works on the Mod-bus RTU protocol.
Under Mod-bus, each port supports up to 247 meters.
Available standard baud rates are 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200. For best results under normal
conditions, leave the meter factory-set at 9600 baud.
The key features of RS-485 that make it ideal for use in industrial communications and the
applications are
All the parameters declared in the communication map are displayed either in Float or in
Unsigned long as mentioned in the below table and follows the standard Mod-bus RTU
protocol. The data can be retrieved individually or together as a block.
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TABLE 6: COMMUNICATION REGISTER MAP
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32 Reserved float 40163
33 Reserved float 40165
34 Cumulative Energy DG [KWh] float 40167
35 Reserved float 40169
36 Reserved float 40171
37 Reserved float 40173
38 Balance float 40175
39 Low bal blinking float 40177
40 Digital Input 1 Unsigned long 40179
41 Digital Input 2 Unsigned long 40181
42 Reserved float 40183
43 Reserved float 40185
44 Reserved float 40187
45 Reserved float 40189
46 Reserved float 40191
47 Reserved float 40193
48 Reserved float 40195
49 Reserved float 40197
50 Reserved float 40199
51 Reserved float 40201
52 Reserved float 40203
53 Reserved float 40205
54 Reserved float 40207
55 Digital Input 3 Unsigned long 40209
56 Digital Input 4 Unsigned long 40211
57 Reserved float 40213
58 RPM Hex 40215
59 EB Load Hours Unsigned long 40217
60 DG Load Hours Unsigned long 40219
61 No of interruptions float 40221
62 Reserved float 40223
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Front view
FIG 9: OUTLINE DRAWING OF BOTTOM & FRONT VIEW OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK
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8.2 ELECTRICAL
The PE5120 is a high - precision prepayment meter and its operating environment is of
utmost importance. For maximum performance, the instrument should be mounted in a dry,
dirt-free location, away from the heat sources and strong electromagnetic fields. To operate
reliably, the following conditions must be met:
Mounting
Connections to the meter are made to 8 terminals located on the terminal block of the unit.
The meter can be powered from the voltage source which it is monitoring, shall be 240V AC.
The direction of AC power supply being used is not important as the design takes care of
interchange.
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8.2.1.3 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INPUT CONNECTIONS
VOLTAGE INPUTS
Whether or not potential transformers (PT's) are required depends on the nature of the system
being monitored, the voltage levels to be monitored. For LT Models (415 VAC L-Nominal),
connect the voltage inputs directly to the terminals. For HT Models, the inputs should be
from the secondary of the Potential Transformer. In a 3-wire system, the Neutral terminal is
not connected. In a 4-wire system, the neutral may or may not be connected to the terminal
marked ‗N‘.
CURRENT INPUTS
The meter requires CT's to sense the current in each phase of the power feed. It is important
to maintain the direction of the current flow from S1 to S2. If this is reversed in one or more
phases, the Power computation will be negative in the corresponding element(s). Though the
computation is internally corrected to an equivalent positive value, it is not advisable to leave
a reversal of current flow uncorrected.
It is important to adhere to phase relationships. Current ‗IR‘ must correspond to the phase
that has the Voltage connected to the ‗VR‘ terminal. The same holds good for current inputs
‗IY‘ and ‗IB‘. If the current and voltage inputs are swapped, the Power and Energy
computations may be erroneous.
PT & CT CONNECTION
Figures placed below to illustrate all the required phase voltage and phase current
connections for the various circuit configurations to ensure correct installation. Phasing and
polarity of the AC current and voltage inputs and their relationship are critical to the correct
operation of the unit.
The figure given below provides a wiring diagram for 3 Phase 4 Wire system configurations.
For a 4-wire system, the meter senses the Line-to-Neutral voltage and current of each phase,
making for an equivalent 3 element metering configuration.
Elmeasure recommends using lugs for wiring terminals. If lugs is not used, strands can
standout and short the terminal which will not be under warranty.
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FIG 10: CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR THREE PHASE DIRECT CONNECTED METER
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CONNECTION FOR THREE PHASE CT OPERATED METER
The figure given below provides a wiring diagram for 3 Phase 4 Wire with CT operated
system configurations.
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CONNECTION FOR OTHER SUB MODULES IN A METER
The figure given below provides a wiring diagram for other sub models which are Dual
Source, 4 digital input, RS485, & Remote unit connections to the system.
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8.2.2 INSTALLATION
The device should be installed in a place where it will not be at risk of damage or near any
unauthorized current connection. The sealing of the distributor housing is recommended. The
producer is not responsible for any damage caused by improper assembly, service and
product maintenance. The prepaid meter should be installed correctly as this could determine
the meter functionality and lifespan. Please follow the prescribed procedures carefully.
When selecting a suitable position for the meter, the following should be considered:
Security [indoors or outdoors] against the tampering.
General safety consideration in case of possible electric shock, fire, etc.
For safety consideration, and avoid damage to the meter, install the meter where it is far
away from any water tap.
Keep the energy meter away from a stove or heater, or any compliance which will
produce heat that exceeds meter‘s limited heat withstand.
The meter should be installed in a dry ventilated place to ensure the installation and use
of meter is secure and reliable. Those places that are dirty or may cause damage to the
meter, a protection cabinet or box shall be used to protect the meter.
The meter should be fixed in a firm, fire-resistant surface that does not shake easily.
NOTE: Make sure to disconnect the power of the power network before installing the meter.
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8.2.2.2 INSTALLING A METER IN A NEW LOCATION
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Test each phase line terminal of the meter to make sure power is ON to each phase, and
that the neutrals are connected to the proper terminals.
Test the load terminals of the meter to make sure power is available to each phase of the
load.
Check the display for proper operation of the meter.
Replace the terminal cover. Apply a seal to the sealing screw if necessary or desired. The
installation is complete.
Initially make ready the cable for the remote unit to meter, as CAT-6 cable pin outs for
4Pin Connector to RJ-45 is given in below table.
Now connect one end of the cable i.e. 4pin connector to the remote unit and the other end
of the cable i.e. Ethernet connector to the RJ45 connector of the meter as shown in the
connection diagram.
TABLE 5: Lists the Cable Pin outs for CAT-6 to 4Pin Connector
CAT 6 COLOUR CODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4PIN CONNECTOR Vcc 1&3 Gnd 2&4 TxD 5&7 RxD 6&8
1&3
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9. RECHARGE THROUGH ELNET PPS
The service provider can do an online recharge of prepaid meter through our ELNet PPS
Application by adopting the following procedures:
Now enter user name & password in the text box as shown above with the arrow mark and
then click on Login button. The following screen will be displayed.
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Now click on the Recharge icon as shown above with the arrow mark. The following screen
will be displayed.
Now enter the required customer ID by selecting the options given in it or enter it manually.
Enter the recharge amount in the text box, the screen will display the tax deduction and
recharge amount. Now select the mode of payment by cash or by cheque and then click on
Recharge button. The following screen will be displayed.
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING
Due to a programming error or site conditions, some problems can cause the meter not to
function properly. The fault symptoms and their remedial action for correction are given
below.
Check that there are at least 80 volts available to the power supply [L and N connections] on
the Aux supply terminals. If the above steps do not solve the problem, Contact Elmeasure or
your local Elmeasure representative and report the problem and results of the test.
a] Check that the Connection mode is properly set for the given wiring.
b] Check that the voltage and current scales are properly set.
3. If the Watts or Power Factor readings are incorrect but voltage and current readings
are correct:
Make sure that the phase relationship between voltage and current inputs are correct by
comparing the wiring with the appropriate wiring diagram. CT reversal can be observed by
either seeing the Individual Watt or Total Watt. If Watt is with a negative sign, check the
phase wise Watts. The negative Watt is shown where the current polarity is reversed, and it
needs to be corrected.
a] Check that the baud rate of the host computer/PLC is the same as that of the meter.
c] Check that the number of data bits is set to 8, with one stop bit and even parity.
If the above steps do not solve the problem, perform the following:
If the symptom persists after performing the specified steps, or if the symptom is not listed
above, contact your local Elmeasure representative or the technical support / customer service
department.
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11. DO'S-AND-DON'T S
Do’s
Always, install safety Equipment's like Earth leakage / overload & short circuit
protection [circuit breakers / switches ] near point of supply
Use lugs to connect the electrical wires to the meter while installing
Ensure only ISI marked cables of proper capacity are used for your installation
and get the wiring done through only licensed Electrical Contractors
Recharge the meter when low balance alarm gives to avoid inconvenience due
to disconnection
Use electricity only when needed switch off the supply when not required
If energy meter provided is found stopped / faulty, please bring the facts to the
notice of CS of Elmeasure authorities immediately
Provide space for fixing the meter at a convenient place in the ground floor for
easy accessibility
In all storied buildings, irrespective of the number of floors, provide space for
fixing meter, cut -out etc., in the ground floor only
Use electricity only for purpose for which the service connection has been given
(i.e. domestic)
Construct your building with proper clearance from the existing High
Tension/Low Tension lines as per the Indian Electricity Rules 1956. [Vide rule
79 & 80]
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If the meter is found to be defective and not running, bring the matter to the
notice of the CS of Elmeasure
Get the internal wiring checked up periodically not only to avoid leakage of
electricity but also to safeguard the lives of the inmates in the premises.
Don't s
Do not connect multiple Equipment's to a single point outlet to avoid excess
loading
Do not use bare wires for extending supply from one point to other or from one
premise to other premises. It is hazardous and causes accidents
Don't get the wiring works done by unauthorized persons, which is an offense
under the Indian Electricity Rules 1956
Don't use substandard wires and wiring accessories. Don't install fittings and
appliances of poor quality
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ANNEXURE A
The default display page feature enables you to select any display pages by using right and
left keys of the meter. You can scroll the pages downwards by pressing right key and
upwards by pressing left key.
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VA BS
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