E460 1ph DIN-Rail User Manual en Draft B

Electricity Meters
Residential
MCA (Firmware Version V75.00.00)
E460 Series 1 IDIS G3-PLC 1-Phase DIN-Rail

User Manual
Date: 28/09/2015
File name: D000055702 E460 1ph DIN_Rail User Manual en.docx
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Table of Contents
1 Safety........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Safety Regulations .................................................................................................................. 8
2 E460 1ph DIN-Rail Meter............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 General View .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Functional Overview ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Type Designation .................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Measuring Principle ............................................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 Overview.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.2 Signal Generation ............................................................................................................ 13
2.5.3 Signal Processing ............................................................................................................ 13
2.6 Supply Control Switch ........................................................................................................... 15
2.7 Software Tools ...................................................................................................................... 15
2.8 Mechanical Construction ....................................................................................................... 16
2.8.1 Case ................................................................................................................................ 16
2.8.2 Faceplate ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.9 Indications (E460 meter) ....................................................................................................... 18
2.9.1 Rate LED ......................................................................................................................... 18
2.9.2 Load Switch Status Indicator............................................................................................ 18
2.9.3 General Status LED ......................................................................................................... 18
2.9.4 PLC Status LED............................................................................................................... 18
2.10 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 19
2.11 Connections .......................................................................................................................... 19
2.12 Connection Diagram ............................................................................................................. 19
3 E460 Meter Installation ............................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Before Installation ................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Mounting ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.4 Connecting ............................................................................................................................ 22
3.4.1 Connecting the Phase and Neutral Connection Wires ..................................................... 22
3.4.2 Checking the Phase Connections .................................................................................... 23
3.5 Commissioning and Functional Check .................................................................................. 23
3.6 Uninstalling the Meter............................................................................................................ 24
4 P160 Customer Interface Unit .................................................................................................. 25
4.1 General View ........................................................................................................................ 25
4.2 Functional overview .............................................................................................................. 25
4.3 Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 Keypad .................................................................................................................................. 26
4.4.1.1 Keypad layout ........................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.6 Customer Interface Unit Operation ........................................................................................ 27
4.6.1 General............................................................................................................................ 27
4.6.2 Connection to the Mains Supply ...................................................................................... 27
4.6.3 Battery ............................................................................................................................. 28
4.6.4 G3-PLC Network Management ........................................................................................ 28
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4.6.4.1 Pairing – Meter Number Entry ................................................................................... 29

4.6.4.2 Waiting for Communications ..................................................................................... 29
4.6.4.3 Interrupting PLC Communications ............................................................................ 29
4.6.4.4 Successful Pairing .................................................................................................... 29
4.6.4.5 Un-pair sequence ..................................................................................................... 30
4.6.4.6 PLC Communications Time-out ................................................................................ 30
4.7 P160 Indications ................................................................................................................... 32
4.7.1 Visual Indications ............................................................................................................ 32
4.7.1.1 Rate of Consumption Indicator (Rate LED) ............................................................... 32
4.7.1.2 Alert Indicator............................................................................................................ 33
4.7.1.2.1 Alert Indicator – Summary ..................................................................................... 33
4.7.2 Audible Indications .......................................................................................................... 33
4.7.2.1 Buzzer ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.7.2.2 Audible tunes ............................................................................................................ 33
4.7.2.3 Enabling or disabling low credit warning ................................................................... 33
4.7.2.4 Silencing audible tones ............................................................................................. 34
4.8 P160 General Key Overview ................................................................................................. 35
4.8.1 Keypad Overview ............................................................................................................ 35
4.8.2 Battery Release............................................................................................................... 35
4.8.3 Delete / Escape / Backspace key .................................................................................... 36
4.8.4 Recall (2nd Function Del/ Esc).......................................................................................... 36
4.8.5 Enter / Power ON Key ..................................................................................................... 37
4.8.6 2nd Function Key ............................................................................................................ 37
4.8.7 Scroll Key ........................................................................................................................ 37
4.8.8 Dual Function keys .......................................................................................................... 37
4.9 2nd Function Keys ................................................................................................................. 38
4.9.1 LCD Contrast .................................................................................................................. 38
4.9.2 Alarm (Low Credit On/Off) ............................................................................................... 38
4.9.3 CIU Local Info Mode........................................................................................................ 39
4.9.4 Manual Reclose .............................................................................................................. 40
4.9.5 Activate Emergency Credit .............................................................................................. 40
4.9.6 Tariff Info Request ........................................................................................................... 41
4.9.7 Resend Last Token ......................................................................................................... 42
4.9.8 ESKOM Short Code ........................................................................................................ 43
4.10 LCD Display.......................................................................................................................... 44
4.10.1 Basic Layout.................................................................................................................... 44
4.10.2 Display Symbols .............................................................................................................. 45
4.10.2.1 Lock Icon .................................................................................................................. 45
4.10.2.2 Battery Symbol ......................................................................................................... 45
4.10.2.3 Currency Indication - stack of coins .......................................................................... 46
4.10.2.4 Credit Wedge and outline.......................................................................................... 46
4.10.2.5 Energy Direction and Reverse Energy Direction ....................................................... 47
4.10.2.6 Reactive Energy Creep ............................................................................................. 47
4.10.2.7 Active Energy Creep ................................................................................................. 47
4.10.2.8 Phase presence ........................................................................................................ 47
4.10.2.9 Load Switch Icon ...................................................................................................... 48
4.10.2.10 Alarm icon ............................................................................................................ 48
4.10.2.11 General purpose arrows icons .............................................................................. 48
4.10.2.12 Value field ............................................................................................................ 49
4.10.2.13 Index field ............................................................................................................. 49
4.10.2.14 Units ..................................................................................................................... 49
4.10.2.15 Cross and Tick ..................................................................................................... 49
4.10.2.16 Solid bar ............................................................................................................... 50
4.11 General Display Information ................................................................................................. 51
4.11.1 Outdated display data ..................................................................................................... 51
4.11.2 Operating Display List ..................................................................................................... 51
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4.11.3 Standard Display List ....................................................................................................... 51

4.11.4 Information Register Display ............................................................................................ 52
4.12 Information Registers ............................................................................................................ 54
4.12.1 General End User Information Registers.......................................................................... 54
4.12.2 Clock Functions ............................................................................................................... 54
4.12.3 Identification .................................................................................................................... 55
4.12.4 Payment Specific registers .............................................................................................. 55
4.12.5 Energy Registers ............................................................................................................. 56
4.12.6 Demand Registers ........................................................................................................... 57
4.12.7 Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................... 58
4.12.8 Power Quality .................................................................................................................. 58
4.12.9 Eskom Short Codes ......................................................................................................... 59
4.12.9.1 Eskom Short Code List .............................................................................................. 59
4.13 General Customer Interface Unit Features ............................................................................ 60
4.13.1 Power Limiting ................................................................................................................. 60
4.13.2 Emergency Credit ............................................................................................................ 60
5 Meter Configuration and Update ............................................................................................. 61
5.1 Supply Control Switch Control ............................................................................................... 61
6 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 62
6.1 E460 Service ......................................................................................................................... 62
6.2 P160 Battery Replacement.................................................................................................... 62
6.3 Battery Recycling and Disposal ............................................................................................. 62
6.4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 63
6.4.1 Error Codes ..................................................................................................................... 63
6.4.1.1 Representation of Error Codes .................................................................................. 63
6.4.1.2 Error Definitions......................................................................................................... 64
6.4.1.3 Communication Indicators on the CIU ....................................................................... 66
6.4.1.3.1 PLC Communications timeout................................................................................ 66
7 Decommissioning and Disposal .............................................................................................. 67
7.1 Decommissioning .................................................................................................................. 67
7.2 Disposal ................................................................................................................................ 67
6/68 About this Document
About this Document
Range of validity The present manual applies to the E460 Series 1 IDIS G3-PLC 1-Phase
electricity meters.
For a detailed explanation of the type designation, see section 2.4 “Type
Designation”.
Purpose The user manual contains all the information required for meter
applications for the intended purpose. This includes:
 Provision of knowledge concerning the characteristics, construction and
function of the meters
 Information about possible dangers, their consequences and measures
to prevent any danger
 Details concerning the performance of all activities throughout the
service life of the meters (parameterisation, installation, commissioning,
operation, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal)
Target group The content of this user manual is intended for technically qualified
personnel of energy supply companies, responsible for system planning,
installation and commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning
and disposal of meters.
Reference documents The following documents provide further information related to the subject
of this document:
 D000052488 E460 Series 1 IDIS G3-PLC 1-Phase
Technical Data
Typographical The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

conventions
Font Description
Bold Font style used for menu items and buttons on the user
interface and for keyboard keys.
Italics Font style used for captions and new terminology.
Courier Font for file names, paths and code examples.
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1 Safety
1.1 Safety Information
The following symbols are used to draw your attention to the relevant
danger level, i.e. the severity and probability of any danger, in the individual
sections of this document.
Warning
Used to indicate a dangerous situation that could cause bodily injury or
death.
Caution
Used to indicate a situation/action that could result in material damage or
loss of data.
 Note
Used to indicate general guidelines and other useful information.
In addition to the danger level, safety information also describes the type
and source of the danger, its possible consequences and measures for
avoiding the danger.
1.2 Responsibilities
The owner of the meters – usually the utility company – is responsible for
ensuring that all persons engaged in working with meters:
 Have read and understood the relevant sections of the user manual.
 Are appropriately qualified for the work to be performed.
 Strictly observe the safety regulations (laid down in section 1.3 “Safety
Regulations”) and the operating instructions as specified in the
individual sections.
In particular, the owner of the meters bears responsibility for the protection
of persons, prevention of material damage and the training of personnel.
For this purpose, Landis+Gyr provides training on a variety of products and
solutions. Contact your local Landis+Gyr representative for more
information.
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1.3 Safety Regulations

The following safety regulations must be observed at all times:
 The meter connections must be disconnected from all voltage sources during installation or when
opening.
 Contact with live parts can be fatal. The main circuit breaker should, therefore, be switched off
and locked out until the work is completed so that other persons cannot switch it on unnoticed.
 Local safety regulations must be observed. Only technically qualified and appropriately trained
personnel are authorised to install the meters.
 Only appropriate tools shall be used for the job. This means, e.g. that the screwdriver must be of
the correct size for the screws, and the handle of the screwdriver must be insulated.
 The meters must be held securely during installation. They can cause injuries if dropped.
 Meters that have been dropped must not be installed, even if no damage is apparent, but must be
returned to the service and repair department (or the manufacturer) for testing. Internal damage
may result in malfunctions or short-circuits.
 The meters must never be cleaned under running water or with compressed air. Water ingress
can cause short-circuits.
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2 E460 1ph DIN-Rail Meter

2.1 General View
Figure 1: General view of the E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter and P160 Customer Interface Unit
2.2 Functional Overview

The E460 single phase DIN-Rail is part of the E460 family of smart
prepayment meters and is an advanced single-phase, multi-function,
keypad-based, smart prepayment meter in a DIN-Rail housing. The E460
solution incorporates powerful e-metering functionality combined with STS
prepayment and uses open standard (Orthogonal Frequency-Division
Multiplexing) OFDM G3-PLC communications between the meter, the P160
customer interface unit and a PLC Data Concentrator.
The E460 meter communicates with the data concentrator using PLC
technology based on G3-PLC OFDM and the protocol over the
communication is always DLMS. The G3-PLC technology offers robust
communication over power lines, as well as enabling end-to-end IPv6
communication. G3-PLC is an international open standard supporting the
Cenelec A band.
PLC communication technology represents the best trade-off in the context
of conflicting technological and economic requirements.
The E460 single phase DIN-Rail split prepayment meter is based on
Landis+Gyr’s existing and already proven smart meter solutions and
incorporates powerful smart metering functionality combined with STS
prepayment.
The E460 meter may be utilised in an off-line installation as a stand-alone
split prepayment meter, or in an on-line installation as part of an end to end
two way AMI smart metering solution.
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2.3 Characteristics
The E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter has the following main characteristics:
 Single-phase, 2 wire DIN-Rail smart prepayment PLC meter which
works with a P160 PLC Customer Interface Unit
 Integrated OFDM G3-PLC transceiver for two way communications
between the E460 meter, the P160 Customer Interface Unit and the
DC450 Data Concentrator
 Data Concentrator communications via WAN to the Head-end System
(HES)
 Open STS prepayment (IEC62055-41/51)
 Interoperable IDIS specification
 dlms/COSEM
 Open International standard for PLC communications - OFDM G3-PLC
 Housing format suitable for mounting on a 35mm DIN rail or alternative
hanging bracket and flush mounting facilities
 IP 54 degree of protection
 Bottom connect terminals for ease of retrofit and efficient wiring layouts
in pole-top enclosures or street kiosks
 Long and short terminal cover options
 Zero power tamper sensing when meter is not powered
 Event trigger and fraud logs with date and time stamps in the on-line
installation
 Four quadrant measurement with separate import and export registers
 Voltage threshold settings with events logged when thresholds are
exceeded
 Various configurable load switch disconnect options as well as remote
disconnect and reconnect in the on-line mode
 Power-limiting capabilities
 Changeable metering modes by means of manufacturer specific STS
tokens (prepayment to post-payment and visa versa)
 Modes supported: kWh transfer STS Prepayment, Smart Prepayment
TOU with STS Currency token transfer TOU and Post-payment
 Emergency credit
 Real Time Clock – synchronised by the Data Concentrator in the on-line
configuration mode
 Time of Use, with STS currency token transfer option in the prepayment
mode
 Various options on the P160 Customer Interface Unit for scrolling
operating display list or standard display list that may be stepped
through with a scroll key-press on the P160
2.4 Type Designation

The exact configuration of E460 meters is expressed in a type designation printed on the device
faceplate. The type designation can also be read by the metering system.
M C A 1 10 C R G3 D1.2 00 S S1
Network Type
C 1 Phase, 2 wire (C connected)
Product Family
A E460 smart prepayment, Keypad STS
Connection Type
1 Direct Connect, 1 phase
Accuracy Class
10 IEC Class 1
20 IEC Class 2
Measured Quantities
A Active Energy only
C Combination – Active and Reactive Energy
Meter Housing Construction

R 1ph DIN-Rail, bottom connect
System Communications
G3 Narrowband, G3 Power Line Carrier (PLC)
Disconnector Options
D1.2 1 pole UC2 rating disconnector
D1.3 1 pole UC3 rating disconnector
Inputs & Outputs

00 0 Inputs, 0 outputs
Meter Mode
P Prepayment Mode
S Smart Mode
Series Design
S1 1 –First generation hardware platform
2.5 Measuring Principle

2.5.1 Overview
Output Input
Calendar RTC
Data
Time switch processing Billing data
Remote
communication
I Measurement
System
MMI Signal
U Local communication
I → shunt processing
N V → voltage divisor
Power supply Microprocessor
Voltage supervision
Memory for Pulse output

Fraud detection
Supply control data & profiles LED
Supply control switch
Figure 2: Block diagram
Inputs The main meter inputs are:
 Phase connection and neutral

 Energy measurement
 Power supply to the meter
 PLC communication
Outputs The main meter outputs (some of which are also inputs) are:
 Optical pulse output LED (Red)

 Optical interface for automatic data readout on site by means of a
suitable device (also input)
 G3-PLC communication interface for connection to a metering system
via the low voltage network (also input)
Power supply The supply voltage for the meter electronics is taken from the single-phase
system. It works correctly as soon as phase and neutral are connected to
mains voltage. In the event of mains failure, a voltage monitor ensures the
safe storage of meter data and manages the restart when mains voltage is
restored.
Memory Meter parameters are stored in a non-volatile (FLASH) memory, which

protects the parameters in the event of power failure.
2.5.2 Signal Generation

The measurement system is based on a sensor “shunt” for measuring the
intensity, which is inserted at the entrance of Live Load Switching (relay)
and a voltage over a resistor divider between neutral and Phase network.
A specialized integrated circuit (called MMI) measures the signal current
and voltage, and generates the digitized voltage, current and power values
to the microprocessor, that transferred into the corresponding energy
registers (rate-dependent).
The microprocessor generates pulses for the optical output test LED from
the digital sum of the measured phase values according to the meter
constant.
2.5.3 Signal Processing

The output values of the MMI are used as a basis for further calculations.
Calibration The measurement system is calibrated during the manufacturing process of
the meter. Calibration data is stored in a non-volatile memory and cannot
be altered.
Start detection The microprocessor compares the measured power with the minimum
starting power. Signals are only processed, if the minimum starting power
is exceeded.
Measured quantities The following energy values can be measured and stored in the registers:
– Active energy (A)

– Reactive energy (R)
– Apparent energy (VA)
Energy type: kWh, kVArh, kVAh
Direction: Import, export, ± reactive, reactive by quadrant
Instantaneous Values: Voltage, current, frequency, active power,
reactive power, apparent power, power factor
Measurement There are 12 independent measurement channels. Each of the measured
channels quantities is assigned to one of these channels.
Energy registers Each measurement channel has a total energy register assigned to it. 32
rated energy registers can be assigned to the measurement channels by
means of parameterisation.
All internal registers have 9 digits. The internal register magnitude is Wh
(Watt-Hours). Internal registers cannot be reset. When the register reaches
999999999, it rolls over to 0. The display and readout formats vary from the
internal format.
Demand registers There are 4 demand registers and 20 maximum demand registers.
Power Limiting The meter monitors power and operates the supply control switch based on
parameterisation.
Profiles The meter supports 2 load profiles (LP1 and LP2), 1 billing data profile
Rates The meter is designed for up to 9 rates (only 4 rates are currently
implemented). The assignment of the rate registers is done by means of
parameterisation.
Rate control Rate control is performed by the built-in Time-of-Use (TOU).

Four-quadrant The reactive energy (±Rc, ±Ri) is allocated to the four quadrants as follows
measurement
Figure 3: Four-quadrant measurement
Channel configuration The 12 measurement channels register fixed measurement quantities as

given in the table below:
Description OBIS
code
Active energy import +A (QI+QIV) 1.8.0
Active energy export -A (QII+QIII) 2.8.0
Active energy combined total, absolute value |+A|+|-A| 15.8.0
Active energy subtracted total, absolute value |+A|-|-A| 16.8.0
Reactive energy in quadrant I R (QI), +Ri 5.8.0
Reactive energy in quadrant II R (QII), +Rc 6.8.0
Reactive energy in quadrant III R (QIII), -Ri 7.8.0
Reactive energy in quadrant IV R (QIV), -Rc 8.8.0
Reactive energy import +R (QI+QII) 3.8.0
Reactive energy export -R (QIII+QIV) 4.8.0
Apparent energy import +VA (QI+QIV) 9.8.0
Apparent energy export -VA (QII+QIII) 10.8.0
2.6 Supply Control Switch

The E460 meter is equipped with a supply control switch to connect or
disconnect the premises of the consumer. The supply control switch can be
operated remotely by commands via any communication channel, or locally
through control functions integrated in the meter.
Supply control is designed so that it enables the use the supply control
switch as:
– Disconnection, if the power limit has been exceeded over a
specified time
– In the post-payment mode, the load switch can be disconnected,
with possibility to reconnect locally or remotely.
Supply control switch may not be used as a main switch

Do not use the supply control switch as a main switch for installation or
maintenance purposes. The supply control switch is not equipped with a
thermal and/or short-circuit protection device.
2.7 Software Tools

Landis+Gyr provides software tools to ensure optimum support of the
meters throughout the product’s life. The Landis+Gyr .MAP110 Service
Tool is used for the test and installation of meters and for field servicing.
Meter re- Meter

Meter Meter
parameter- testing and
installation service
isation certification
.MAP110
For a list of functions available in the .MAP110 Service Tool, please see
.MAP documentation and the functional description of E460 meters.
2.8 Mechanical Construction

2.8.1 Case
The meter case is made of Polycarbonate plastic with flame retardant
properties. The meter does not have an LCD display but is always used in
conjunction with the P160 Customer Interface Unit with has an LCD
The meter has an optical interface and the pulse output LED
Mains power terminals are located under the sealable terminal block cover
at the bottom of the meter.
1 2
Figure 4: Meter Case
1 Optical Interface
2 Visible LED indications
3 Meter faceplate
4 35mm DIN-Rail
5 Terminal cover (long and short options available)
6 Utility-sealable terminal cover locking screws
2.8.2 Faceplate
1
3
6 4
8 11
9 12
10
Figure 5: E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter faceplate
1 Manufacturer serial number with a bar code

2 Impulse constant of pulse output LED and class for active and reactive
measurement
3 Load Switch (Disconnector) status
4 Meter general status indicator
5 PLC Communications status indicator
6 Meter model description
7 Meter type designation
8 Nominal values (voltage, frequency, current range and temperature)
9 General inscriptions - Measurement direction, RTC, single element,
double insulated and degree of protection (IP Rating)
10 Meter approvals and certification, STS, IDIS, dlms, G3-PLC, SABS 1524-1
and IEC62055-31
11 Customer specific area for utility logos or messages (monochrome only)
12 Date and place of manufacture
2.9 Indications (E460 meter)

2.9.1 Rate LED
Type: Visible RED light (LED)
 Flash rate is 1000 pulses per kWh
 Flashing is proportional to consumption rate
 Rate LED typically configured for Active Energy only
2.9.2 Load Switch Status Indicator

Type: Visible RED light (LED)
 Steady ON = Load switch open
 Steady OFF = Load switch closed
 Flashing = Armed for manual re-closure / ready for state change
2.9.3 General Status LED

Type: Visible YELLOW light (LED)
 1 Flash – power ON indication, healthy condition
 2 Flashes – Meter decommissioned (tamper disabled, load switch open)
 3 Flashes - Meter tampered
 4 Flashes - Out of prepayment credit
 5 Flashes - Power limit lockout (30 minute)
 6 Flashes - Default Supply Group Code, SGC
 LED permanently ON - Fatal memory / meter error
2.9.4 PLC Status LED

Type: Visible GREEN light (LED)
 LED / Symbol blinking (slow 2sec flash ON/OFF)
– Waiting to connect to Data Concentrator
– Device sends beacon request join the Data Concentrator to which it
was previously connected
 LED / Symbol blinking (short pulse flashes - 50 mS)

– 1 short flash - E460 Device has joined a DC PAN
– 2 short flashes -E460 Device has joined a DC PAN and found P160
– 3 short flashes - E460 Device has not found a DC PAN and created
its own PAN (meter continues passive scan for a DC)
– 4 short flashes - E460 Device has created its own PAN and the
P160 has joined the PAN
 LED / Symbol pulsing and flashing [at data rate]

– Indicates G3-PLC communications activity
– Pulses in between above-mentioned short flashes
2.10 Dimensions
Figure 6: (Above) The dimensions of the E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter
2.11 Connections
Figure 7: Terminal layout
2.12 Connection Diagram
Where to find relevant diagrams

 The diagrams relevant for the installation are shown on the meter’s
faceplate above the terminal block (mains connections).
Figure 8: Connection diagram for E460 1ph DIN-Rail
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3 E460 Meter Installation
Do not touch live parts

Dangers can arise from live electrical installations to which the meters are
connected. Touching live parts is dangerous to life. All safety information
should therefore be strictly observed.
Intended environmental conditions for meter installations:

 Meters are intended for outdoor use, but the installation site must meet the
requirements of the device’s protection class (IP54) and the operating
temperature range (-10 to +55 °C).
  The E460 is rated as an indoor meter, but outdoor installation is possible as

long as the meter is installed in a suitable external housing that protects the
meter from the elements such as rain.
 The meter should be installed with copper conductors. The use of aluminium
conductors can result in corrosion. Please seek advice before using this meter
with aluminium conductors.
3.1 Introduction
The following conditions must be met for the installation and commissioning
of the meter:
 The work described below must only be conducted by technically
qualified and suitably trained persons.
 These persons must be familiar with and observe local safety
regulations.
 Strict observance of the details contained in section 1 “Safety”, in
particular the safety regulations, as well as safe operation.
 Before starting work, ensure that the materials and tools required are all
present.
3.2 Before Installation
Figure 9: Meter connection with phase and neutral
Dangerous voltage on conductors

The connecting wires at the place of installation must not be live when
fitting the meter. Touching live parts is dangerous to life. The main circuit
breaker should be switched off and locked out until work is completed, so
that it cannot be switch on by anyone unnoticed.
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No overcurrent protection and automatic disconnection

The meter has no internal overcurrent protection and no method of dis-
connection from the mains. Overcurrent protection must be provided by the
end installation.
Protect supply control switch against overcurrent

The meter has a supply control switch, and it must be protected against
over-current. As the supply control switch is not equipped with a thermal
and/or short-circuit protection device, it needs to be protected with an
external fuse or overload switch / circuit breaker.
3.3 Mounting
Observe safety instructions

 Prior to mounting the meter, read and strictly observe the general safety
instructions given in section 3.2 “Before Installation”.
The meter should be mounted as follows on the meter board or similar

device provided for this purpose (also see section 2.10 “Dimensions”):
1. Find the correct position for the meter. Ensure there are no wires
underneath the holes to be drilled.
2. Determine the desired type of mounting (Fitted to a 35mm DIN-Rail or
flush mounting).
3. For flush mounting, use the fixed hanging bracket at the back of the
meter.
DIN-Rail Hanging
Clip meter on bracket
35mm DIN-Rail Hang the
meter on
screw and
optionally use
securing
screws shown
below
Release Clip
To release the Securing
meter from the
Flanges
rail, use a flat
Additional
screw driver from
securing
the front of the
screws can be
meter to release
used to fasten
the meter from
the meter
the rail
Figure 10: DIN-Rail mounting (left - A) and flush mounting (right - B)

4. Check whether the connecting wires are live using a phase tester or
universal measuring instrument. Disconnect the circuit breaker and
lock out until installation is completed.
5. For flush mounting, mark the three fixing points on the mounting
surface as shown below
Figure 11: Drilling diagrams
6. Drill the three holes as shown above.

7. Unscrew locking screw and open the meter terminal cover.
8. Fit the meter with the three fixing screws on the mounting surface.
9. Connect the phase connection wires and the inputs and outputs as
described in section 3.4 “Connecting”.
3.4 Connecting
3.4.1 Connecting the Phase and Neutral Connection Wires
Observe safety instructions
 Prior to connecting the meter, read and strictly observe the general safety
instructions given in section 3.2 “Before Installation”. The meter must be
mounted as described in section 3.3 “Mounting” before it is connected.
Insufficiently tightened screws causes power loss

 Failure to tighten terminal screws sufficiently can lead to power loss and
heating.
Do not withdraw connecting wires with closed terminals

Never withdraw connecting wires with the terminal closed, as this can
damage the terminal.
1. Cut the phase and neutral connecting wires to the required length and
strip their ends. The insulation of the connecting line must extend as
far as the terminal indentation, i.e. there must be no further bare part of
the connecting line visible above the terminal edge. The stripped part
of the connecting wire should be shortened if necessary.
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2. If stranded wire is used as a phase and neutral connection line, it has

to be provided with a ferrule for connection.
3. Insert the phase and neutral connecting wires in the relevant terminals
(the terminals are numbered as shown in the connection diagram) and
tighten the terminal screws firmly.
– For wires with small conductor cross-sections (≤ 6 mm2), the
connecting line must be placed carefully in the middle of the
terminal, so that it cannot move sideways when tightening the
terminal screws. When tightening, ensure that the connecting line
remains between the copper inside the terminal and the screw.
– It is recommended that the beginning and end of the relevant
conductors are identified using a suitable test unit (e.g. buzzer) to
ensure that the right consumer is connected to the meter output.
3.4.2 Checking the Phase Connections

Before putting the meter into operation the following points must be
checked and corrected, if necessary:
1. Has the correct meter (with the correct identification number) been
installed at the measuring point of the relevant consumer?
2. Are all terminal screws for the phase connections and neutral
tightened sufficiently?
3. Are the mains inputs and outputs connected correctly? The conductor
from the house connection must be present at the input (terminal 1),
that of the meter to the consumer at the output (terminal 3).
4. Is the neutral conductor connected to terminals 2?
5. Attach the terminal cover.
6. Close the terminal block cover with the locking screw.
7. Check the installation as described in section 3.5 “Commissioning and
Functional Check”.
3.5 Commissioning and Functional Check

The installed meter should be put into service and checked as follows:
1. Close the circuit breaker. The meter is switched on.
2. Check the meter general status LED (1 flash indicates power ON and
healthy condition) – refer to meter status LED in section 2.9.3
3. Check that the load switch LED indicator is OFF, this means that the
load switch is closed (if ON, refer to section on fault-finding)
4. Connect a load such as heater or stove plate (typically 1kW or more)
and check that the pulse output LED starts blinking within a few
seconds.
5. Perform the set-up process for the required communication devices
(PLC interface, connected P160 Customer Interface Unit) as described
in section 4.6.4. If PLC concentrators have already been installed on
the network and the new meter search has been activated in the
concentrator, also check the PLC device communication status on the
meter to confirm the status. For PLC communications status, please
refer to section 2.9.4
6. Once the PLC Customer Interface Unit has been commissioned and
communicating correctly, check that the meter is measuring correctly.
Refer also to the display indicators and their functions are described in
section 4.1
PLC concentrators must have been installed

Communication check can be performed only if PLC concentrators have
already been installed on the network.
 A PLC concentrator automatically identifies devices operating in its
communication area and adds them to the concentrator’s topology in the
system and automatic reading can begin. See concentrator and system
documentation for more information.
3.6 Uninstalling the Meter

Disconnect the circuit breaker before disconnecting
The connecting wires at the place of installation must not be live when
removing the meter. Touching live parts is dangerous to life. The
corresponding circuit breaker must be disconnected until work is
completed, so that it cannot be switched on by anyone unnoticed.
Remove the meter from the network as follows:

1. Switch off the voltage. The status LED goes off.
2. Remove the seals from terminal cover screw.
3. Release and remove the terminal cover.
4. Ensure with a phase checker that the connecting wires have no
voltage. If there is voltage, switch of the main circuit breaker.
5. Loosen the terminal screws of the phase and neutral connecting wires
with a suitable screwdriver and withdraw the wires from the terminals.
6. Unscrew and remove the meter.
7. Mount a substitute meter with the three fixing screws on the mounting
surface.
8. Connect the substitute meter as described in section 3.4 “Connecting”
and the following sections.
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4 P160 Customer Interface Unit

4.1 General View
Figure 12: (Above) The P160 Customer Interface Unit
4.2 Functional overview

The P160 Customer Interface Unit is compact with a user-friendly keypad
and display. It may be installed in any convenient location in the
consumer’s home where there is an electrical socket outlet.
An easily replaceable battery is provided for communicating in the absence
of AC mains power e.g. when the meter is out of credit.
The E460 meter contains all critical metering, token decryption, load control
and smart meter functionality. It operates independently and is immune to
any form of tampering on the P160 Customer Interface Unit.
The P160 Customer Interface Unit is plugged into an existing mains outlet
in the household. Under normal conditions when the load switch of the
meter is closed and there is power in the house, the Customer Interface
Unit operates directly from mains voltage. However in the event that the
meter load switch opens (e.g. could be due to prepayment credit expiring),
the Customer Interface Unit, which is fitted with a battery, will enter a sleep
mode to save battery energy.
By pressing and holding the “Enter/Power key” on the keypad, the
customer is able to power up the P160 Customer Interface Unit using the
battery and enable a new prepayment credit token to be entered.
If there is no power in the household and the customer interface unit is
woken up using the battery, the display will flash on and off, showing the
user the last known status of the meter, for example prepayment credit
expired.
The customer or field technician can additionally view meter parameters by
accessing specific register information via the P160 Customer Interface
Unit keypad or by scrolling through the available pre-configured registers,
by pressing the scroll up and down buttons on the P160 keypad.
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4.3 Characteristics
The P160 Customer Interface Unit has the following main characteristics:
 Mains powered with integrated AC power cord and sliding battery
compartment
 Integrated OFDM G3-PLC transceiver for two way communications with
the E460 meter and the DC450 Data Concentrator
 dlms/COSEM – Device Language Message Specification and
“Companion Specification for Energy Metering”, which sets the rules,
based on existing standards, for data exchange with energy meters
 Open International standard for PLC communications - OFDM G3-PLC
 IP 51 degree of protection
 Standard 3 x 4 keypad, with additional value add “smart meter keys
 Multi-function LCD supporting prepayment and smart functions
 Audible and visual alarms
 Multi-colour alert LED’s for enhanced end customer convenience and
visibility
 Various options on the P160 Customer Interface Unit for scrolling
operating display list or standard display list that may be stepped
through with a scroll key-press on the P160
4.4 Keypad
The P160 keypad is based on a standard 12-key (4 row, 3 column) layout,
but with a 4th column of keys for additional value add, smart functions
4.4.1.1 Keypad layout

Battery Release
Press to release
P160 battery Arrow Indicators
compartment Configurable arrow
indicators to show
various conditions
Rate LED e.g. active tariff
A multi-colour LED to Scroll Key
indicate the rate of Up and down scroll
consumption, fast keys for ease of
flashing indicates stepping through
high consumption various meter
registers
Alert LED nd
A visual multi-colour 2 Function key
LED to indicate 2nd Function key to
various alerts access various value
add smart keypad
functions
Keypad
A standard 3 x 4
keypad with Enter Key
backspace and Enter key for various
information keys as keypad functions –
well as additional also acts as power-up
column with value in battery mode
add smart functions Backspace key Information Key
To correct key-press To access meter
entries registers and
additional functions
4.5 Dimensions
4.6 Customer Interface Unit Operation

4.6.1 General
The customer interface unit effectively acts as a remote display and keypad
for the meter. It does not implement any token decryption. The customer
interface unit is a self-contained device that implements its own battery-
backed power supply and G3-PLC communications and it does have
specific functionality that is of importance to the customer e.g. the indication
of alarms for low credit or low battery conditions, communication to the
meter, energy usage, and instantaneous power etc.
4.6.2 Connection to the Mains Supply
 For the customer interface unit to function correctly, it must be permanently

connected to the customer’s AC mains supply.
Each customer interface unit is supplied with a standard mains power cord
that may be plugged into any convenient socket outlet in the customer’s
premises.
It is equally important that the supply remains switched on at all times for
the following reasons:
 It allows the remaining credit level and energy consumption rate to be
seen.
 In the event of credit expiring, the meter will disconnect the customer’s
electricity supply and also the mains supply to the customer interface
unit.
To cater for the disconnection of mains power due to expiry of credit, the
customer interface unit is fitted with a battery to enable supply reconnection
after entering a valid credit token.
 To avoid confusion under this supply disconnected condition, it is

recommended that the customer interface unit remains connected to the
mains socket outlet, with the outlet switch in the on position to allow PLC
communications back to the meter via the electrical wiring of the house.
4.6.3 Battery
Although the customer interface unit is normally connected to the
customer’s mains power supply - it needs to have an alternate power
source in the event of credit expiring and the load switch of the meter
disconnecting the power to the house.
Each customer interface unit is provided with a 9V, leak proof, alkaline
battery.
Whenever the customer interface unit is disconnected from the mains
supply, it continues to operate for another 30 seconds, at which point it
stores the last known meter status before entering into a “power-save”
mode to conserve battery energy.
 The Customer Interface Unit may be woken up at any stage by pressing

and holding the “Enter” on the keypad for a period of 3 seconds or longer.
 Ensuring the availability of a reliable battery supply is extremely important.

A clear and timeous warning is displayed if the battery capacity is getting
low. The battery must be replaced as soon as possible to avoid
inconvenience.
4.6.4 G3-PLC Network Management

The P160 customer interface unit is not dedicated to any particular meter
and it is therefore possible to use any customer interface unit with any
meter as long as it is paired to that meter.
 Before it can be used with a particular meter, it is necessary to ‘pair’ the

customer interface unit with its associated meter.
Pairing only needs to be done once, typically at the time of installation, and
there is no need for the customer to be aware of, or responsible for the
process.
To simplify the pairing process, new customer interface units are delivered
in an un-paired state. Immediately on powering up it, the P160 display will
display question marks (????) in the value field of the LCD display. This
indication shows that the P160 is expecting the field technician to enter the
serial number of the meter with which the P160 CIU is to be paired.
4.6.4.1 Pairing – Meter Number Entry

The P160 displays ???? in the LCD VALUE field
Enter the full 11-digit STS meter number from the keypad
 It is not necessary to press the enter key afer entering the meter number
Immediately after the 11th digit is entered, the pairing process starts are the
P160 CIU tries to establish communications with the meter
4.6.4.2 Waiting for Communications

The “Running Bar” display in the LCD VALUE field - middle segment
Segments repeatedly step from left-to-right at short intervals.
4.6.4.3 Interrupting PLC Communications

If at any time the user wishes to terminate an in-process PLC data
exchange he may do so by pressing and holding the <Del/Esc> key for a
few seconds.
4.6.4.4 Successful Pairing

On successful pairing, the Meter Number is displayed (scrolled) once in the
LCD VALUE field
Figure 13 (Above) Meter serial number scrolling in from right to left – this indicates
a successful pairing process
After the meter number is scrolled, the P160 reverts to normal operation
and will display the current status of the meter.
4.6.4.5 Un-pair sequence

This sequence is deliberately obtuse in order to avoid it being invoked
accidentally.
 Press and hold the information key (for 3 seconds or longer) until a
second beep is heard, then release information key and enter digits 4, 5
and 6 sequentially
 The currently paired 11-digit meter number is scrolled across the LCD
VALUE field
 Pressing the information key at any stage during the above sequence
will take the P160 out of this ‘un-pairing’ process and return it to the last
display state.
 Enter eleven zeros (0), once you have entered the last zero, the meter
will sound an audible beep, flash all LCD segments and then display
question marks in the value field to indicate that the P160 CIU may now
be paired to a new meter.
 The P160 displays ???? in the LCD VALUE field and is now ready to be
paired to a new meter
Figure 14 (Above), the P160 LCD shows question marks, this means that it can be
paired to a meter
4.6.4.6 PLC Communications Time-out

In normal operation, if a PLC communications timeout occurs during token
entry or info register request, the P160 will display “no conn” on the LCD
VALUE field, for 5 seconds
Then the LCD will go blank, except for the battery icon.
Figure 15 (Above) LCD displays “No connection is possible”
Figure 16 (Above), LCD blank (with battery icon) due to no connection possible
with intended meter - waiting for re-scan
4.7 P160 Indications
LCD Display
Multi-function LCD
display with index and
value fields and a
Rate LED range of language
A multi-colour LED to independent icons
indicate the rate of
consumption, fast
flashing indicates
high consumption
Alert LED
A visual multi-colour
LED to indicate
various alert
conditions (such as
low credit)
4.7.1 Visual Indications
4.7.1.1 Rate of Consumption Indicator (Rate LED)

Multi-colour rate LED (colour indicates current credit level).
 The rate of consumption indicator on the P160 Customer Interface is for

proportional consumption indication for the end user and is not to be used
for accuracy verification of the meter. Accuracy verification shall only be
performed using the E460 meter rate of consumption LED on the face of
the meter.
 Only energy values are sent from the E460 to the P160. During the
pairing process the E460 updates the P160 with the required
parameters personalised into the E460, namely the number of flashes
per kWh and the P160 performs the appropriate calculations to
determine the flash rate.
 Each display update message from the E460 contains the latest power
usage information.
The P160 Rate LED is flashed in different colours, depending on the
remaining credit level
– Green = above high credit threshold
– Yellow = between low and high credit thresholds
– Red = below low credit threshold
 In post-payment mode the RATE LED will always be red.
4.7.1.2 Alert Indicator

Multi-colour LED indications for ease of use and additional audible warning
of critically low credit status or other operational warnings
 The ALERT LED flashes in different colours, depending on the nature and
severity of the “alert” condition.
 Under “normal” conditions (also acts as a ‘power-on’ indicator) - one

GREEN (double) flash every 5 seconds.
 For alarm condition, such as “Low Battery” - one YELLOW (double)
flash every 5 seconds
 For critical errors such as “Very Low Battery” - one RED (double) flash
every 5 seconds.
4.7.1.2.1 Alert Indicator – Summary

Condition Green Yellow Red
All OK, healthy
Low battery
Critical low battery
4.7.2 Audible Indications
4.7.2.1 Buzzer
 Key press sound
When a key is depressed, the buzzer sounds an audible beep with each
key press
Key press is also visually supported by the flash of the TICK icon on the
LCD with each key press.
4.7.2.2 Audible tunes

Certain external events are associated with audible tunes. When such an
event occurs, the associated tune is played.
The following events will result in an audible tune on the P160 Customer
Interface Unit:
– Token accept
– Token reject
– Low credit warning
4.7.2.3 Enabling or disabling low credit warning

It is possible for the consumer to enable and disable the audible “low credit”
(and low emergency credit) warning via the 2nd Function ALARM function
on the keypad.
 To enable or disable low credit warning, Press 2nd F, then Alarm (key # 2),
use scroll up and down keys to toggle between ON and OFF, press ENTER
key to accept your changes.
This selection is non-volatile and is preserved after a power failure.
4.7.2.4 Silencing audible tones

Any key press immediately silences the active tune being played for the low
credit alarm (unless the key-pad is locked)
4.8 P160 General Key Overview

Battery Release Scroll Key
Press firmly to Up and down scroll keys for
release P160 battery ease of stepping through
compartment various meter registers
Keypad nd
2 Function key
A standard 3 x 4 nd
2 Function key to access
keypad with
various value add smart
backspace and
keypad functions
information keys as
well as additional
column with value
add smart functions
Enter Key
Enter key for executing
various keypad functions
Delete / Esc and required after each
(Backspace key) register entry to process
Multi-function key request
which also acts as Also acts as power-up, to
backspace key to wake up the P160 when
correct key-press powered off the battery
entries
Information Key
To access meter registers
4.8.1 Keypad Overview and additional functions
The P160 keypad layout consists of a standard 3 x 4 row of keys, including

a delete / backspace key, information key and some additional smart value
add keys which are visually separated from the 3 x 4 row of standard keys.
Value-add keys include 2nd Function keys to access additional functionality
including LCD contrast. Silencing of audible alarms, manual meter load
switch re-closure, emergency credit activation, additional CIU specific
registers (such as battery voltage), tariff related information and an enter
key for processing register requests and waking up the P160 when
operating on battery power only.
4.8.2 Battery Release

Press this button firmly to release the battery compartment. The old battery
may be removed and replaced with new battery. Slide compartment closed
until it clicks into place.
Battery Release
Press the P160 battery release
button firmly while holding the
P160 vertical with the battery
compartment at the bottom.
If necessary, pull the battery

compartment open while
pressing the release button
Battery Compartment
Released from the bottom of
the unit, when the release
button is pressed
Figure 17 (Above), Image above shows the battery compartment in the open
position
4.8.3 Delete / Escape / Backspace key

This multi-function key serves as backspace key to correct token entry, an
Escape key to exist certain functions and a re-call key the last token
(should it not have been successful, or as a useful tool for the field
technician when meter test tokens would like to be repeatedly used and to
save time in re-entering these tokens)
Prepayment tokens are entered into the meter by keying in the numbers
printed on the credit token via the keypad. The numbers entered are
displayed on the LCD as they are being entered and scroll from right to left,
with a space between every fourth digit for ease of viewing.
 Incorrect entries can be corrected with the delete / backspace key, which
when pressed, removes the rightmost digit on the LCD with each press.
Two backspace key presses in quick succession will clear the entire entry.
When entering an information register number into the CIU keypad, the
register number is displayed in the index field. Pressing the delete /
backspace key will allow you to make corrections to the desired information
register to be accessed.
4.8.4 Recall (2nd Function Del/ Esc)

The recall key is a dual function key shared by the Delete / Escape /
Backspace and it is activated when pressing 2nd Function and then Del/Esc
key.
This function calls up the last token entered into the CIU keypad and allows
the user to re-send the token to the meter.
 This is most useful for field technicians who enter non meter specific STS
test tokens and would like to repeatedly carry out the test without re-
entering the test token
Figure 18 (Above) LCD display showing the option to recall and re-send the last
token entered
 Press 2nd Function, then Del/Esc key, display will show “resend” in the
VALUE field, press ENTER button to re-send the token to the meter
 Pressing any key (other than the Del / Esc, 2nd F and Enter keys) will
cancel this action
4.8.5 Enter / Power ON Key

The enter key has two main functions – firstly to wake up the P160 when it
is operating on battery supply and secondly, to execute an information or
second function command and return the value associated with the
command
 To wake up the P160 when operating under battery power, press and hold
the ENTER key for a few seconds. An audible beep will heard, all segments
on the LCD will be displayed and then the LCD will flash to display the last
known state of the meter.
Alternatively, if an information register is being accessed, then typically the

user would press the Information Key, enter the desired register (e.g. 000)
and then press the ENTER key. Once the ENTER key has been pressed,
the CIU will retrieve the information from information register 000
Should the scroll keys now be used to step to information register 001, then
pressing ENTER again will return the information from register 001 and so
on..
4.8.6 2nd Function Key

The 2nd Function key when used in conjunction with the special function key
will provide additional functionality and information as follows:
– LCD contrast (2nd F and then key #1)
– Audible Alarm ON/OFF (2nd F and then key #2)
– CIU Specific Information Registers (2nd F and then key # 3)
– Meter Load Switch manual reclose (2nd F and then key # 4)
– Emergency Credit activation (2nd F and then key # 5)
– Tariff Information (2nd F and then key # 6)
– Recall – Resending last token (2nd F and then key # Del/Esc)
 When pressing the 2nd F key, this action is confirmed by displaying 2nd F in
the index field. Pressing the 2nd F key again cancels that action
4.8.7 Scroll Key

The scroll key has the following main functions:
 To advance through information registers, rather that entering the
desired register each time
 To make some selections in the menus
 To manually scroll though some present registers of useful information
4.8.8 Dual Function keys

The dual function keys are pressed in conjunction with the 2nd Function
keys in order to access additional smart functionalities
4.9 2nd Function Keys

4.9.1 LCD Contrast
Press 2nd F then press key # 1 (LCD Contrast)
 Selecting this function (<2nd F>, followed by <1>) causes the
currently set contrast level (Lo, Std, Hi) to be displayed in the
VALUE field.
 Pressing <Scroll Up/Down> selects a new LCD contrast level
 Press <ENTER> to store the currently selected level
 Alternatively, pressing <Del/Esc> causes the previous level to be
retained
nd
LCD Contrast 2 F
Dual function key Second function key
which when pressed
in conjunction with Press first, then press
the 2nd F key provides the LCD contrast key
a feature to increase (Key #1)
or reduce LCD
contrast
4.9.2 Alarm (Low Credit On/Off)

Press 2nd F and then Alarm (Key #2) Alarm (Low Credit Warning On/Off)
 Selecting this function (<2nd F>, followed by <2>) causes the
currently selected warning mode (On, Off) to be displayed in the
VALUE field.
 Pressing <Scroll Up/Down> causes the warning mode to change
accordingly.
 Pressing <ENTER> causes the currently selected mode to be
stored.
 Alternatively, pressing <Del/Esc> causes the previous mode to be
retained.
nd
Alarm 2 F
which when pressed
the 2nd F key provides the Alarm key
feature to enable or (Key #2)
disable the P160
audible alarms
4.9.3 CIU Local Info Mode

Press 2nd F and then CIU (Key #3) – CIU Local Information Mode
 This function allows the user to select various local CIU information
registers (refer to the table below)
 Enter the register number, e.g. 100 (Software version number)
 Pressing <ENTER> processes the request and returns the
information for display in the VALUE field.
 Enter a new desired register e.g. 101 and press enter, or
alternatively pressing <Scroll Up/Down> changes to a previous or
next CIU information register (the selected register is displayed in
the INDEX field), in each case, pressing the ENTER key, processes
the request and returns the information for display in the VALUE
field.
 Alternatively, pressing <Del/Esc> causes the previous mode to be
retained
nd
CIU Information 2 F
which when pressed
the 2nd F key, the CIU information
provides some P160 key -(Key #3)
specific register
information
Select desired
register or scroll
through using the
scroll keys and enter
key respectively
Table below provides list of P160 specific registers that may be accessed
by using the 2nd F and CIU information key
 Press 2nd F key and then CIU information (key # 3), then enter the desired
register and lastly, press the enter key. The register information will be
displayed in the VALUE field. When selecting the register, the register
selection will be shown in the INDEX field. Always press ENTER key to
process the new register selection or use the scroll keys to step to the next
register of interest, pressing ENTER each time to get the register results
displayed
Register Function
Number
100 P160 CIU software version
101 P160 Serial Number
102 P160 Paired Meter Number
103 P160 Credit Value (Last known stored value from the meter)
104 P160 Battery Voltage Level
Figure 19 (Above) Table shows a list of some of the most useful end-user “Local CIU”
information registers
4.9.4 Manual Reclose

Press 2nd F and then “Reclose” (Key #4) – Manual Load Switch Reclose
 Selecting this function (<2nd F>, followed by <4>) causes the meter’s
load switch to be manually reclosed from the keypad of the P160
Customer Interface Unit.
nd
Reclose 2 F
which when pressed
the 2nd F key, the Reclose key,
provides the option to <Key #4>
manually re-close the
meter’s load switch.
This is only allowed if
the meter has been
configured for manual
re-closure. Automatic
re-closure is typically
the manufacturing
default
 If the meter’s load switch was open and waiting for the load switch to be
manually re-closed, the load switch icon will be flashing open and
closed.
 As long as all other conditions are conducive to the load switch closing
(e.g. meter has credit, meter has not since been tampered etc.) then
pressing 2nd F and “reclose” will cause the load switch to be closed.
4.9.5 Activate Emergency Credit

Press 2nd F and then E-Credit (Key #5) – Emergency Credit
 Selecting this function (<2nd F>, followed by <5>) activates available
Emergency Credit.
 The end user will be alerted with a visual and audible alarm that
remaining credit is low and that Emergency Credit is available to be
selected
 When the end user elects to enable Emergency Credit, the meter
will not open the load switch when the remaining credit is zero,
however the meter will continue to supply power to the house and
indicate a negative credit available. This negative / emergency
balance credit will need to be cleared with a credit token in order to
once again achieve a positive credit balance.
nd
Emergency 2 F
Credit Second function key
Dual function key
which when pressed Press first, then press
in conjunction with the E-Credit key,
the 2nd F key, <Key #5>
provides the option to
activate Emergency
Credit.
This depends on the
configuration of
emergency credit as
controlled by the
utility
4.9.6 Tariff Info Request

Press 2nd F and then “Tariff” (Key #6) – Tariff Display
 This function allows the user to see the active tariff, its start time
(shown in the INDEX field) and the cost (currency/kWh) of the tariff
 In the case that the meter is in the post-payment mode, the display will only
show the active rate in the VALUE field. The value of the tariff is only
applicable in the prepayment mode where Currency Display option is
enabled
 Pressing <ENTER> processes the request and returns the

information for display in the VALUE field.
 Pressing <Del/Esc> exits from the Tariff Display menu
nd
Tariff 2 F
which when pressed
the 2nd F key, <Key #6>
provides tariff related
information such as
active tariff and cost
as well as time start
of the active tariff
Pressing the scroll

key displays future
tariff, their costs and
start times
Figure 20 (Above) Example of LCD display when the meter is in post-payment

mode and the 2nd Function and Tariff key is selected. This shows that
"Rate 2" is currently active
Figure 21 (Above) Example of LCD display when the meter is in prepayment mode
and the 2nd Function and Tariff key is selected. This shows that "Tariff
2" is currently active. Display in INDEX field toggles between active
tariff and the start of the tariff block (refer next image)
Figure 22(Above) Example of LCD display when the meter is in prepayment mode
and the 2nd Function and Tariff key is selected. This shows that the
active tariff started at 06h30. Display in INDEX field toggles between
active tariff and the start of the tariff block
 Display in INDEX field toggles between active tariff and the start of the tariff
block – in the case of the example, Tariff t1 is active and started from
06h30
If there are other tariffs configured in the meter, pressing the scroll up or
down will enable you to check the next active tariffs, the cost related to
each tariff and the time that the tariff block tarts.
4.9.7 Resend Last Token

Press 2nd F and then “Recall” (Del / Esc Key) – Recall and re-send last
token
 Selecting this function <2nd F>, followed by <Del/Esc> recalls the
last STS token sent to the meter
 Display shows re-send – refer below
 Press ENTER to resend the last token to the meter.
nd
Resend Token 2 F
which when pressed
the 2nd F key, the <Del/Esc> key)
recall the last token
sent to the meter and
to resend it again
Figure 23 (Above) LCD display showing the option to recall and re-send the last
token entered
4.9.8 ESKOM Short Code

Press 2nd F and then <Information Key> – Eskom Short Codes
 Selecting this function <2nd F>, followed by <Information> enters the
Eskom short code menu
 Enter the desired Eskom short code – this is shown in the INDEX
field
 Press ENTER to resend the last token to the meter.
nd
Eskom Short 2 F
Codes Second function key
Dual function key
which when pressed Press first, then press
in conjunction with the <Information>
the 2nd F key, key)
enter the Eskom short
code menu and to
enter various short
codes to perform
meter tests and
defines by the Eskom
specification
Figure 24 (Above) P160 LCD shows that the register 005 has been selected from
the Eskom short code table
Figure 25 (Above) P160 LCD shows result of the Eskom Short code register 005
 The LCD also shows the lock icon, which means that the keypad is locked
while the meter and CIU processes the Eskom short code request. As soon
as the lock icon goes away, the next key press may be made
Please refer to section 4.12.9.1 for the Eskom short code registers
4.10 LCD Display

4.10.1 Basic Layout
The basic layout shows all indication possibilities of the LCD display.
Figure 26: (Above) Layout of the P160 Customer Interface Unit LCD
 Lock Icon (P1)
 Battery Symbol (P2,P3,P4,P5)
 Currency Indication - stack of coins (P9)
 Credit Wedge and outline (P51,P52,P53,P54,P55)
 Energy Direction and Reverse Energy Direction (P40,P41,P42,P43)
 Reactive Energy Creep (P38)
 Active Energy Creep (P39)
 Phase presence (P6,P7,P8)
 Load Switch Icon (P48,P49,P50)
 Alarm icon (P44)
 General purpose arrows icons (P25,P26,P27,P28,P29,P30,P31)
 INDEX fields (9 to 14, segments P56 to P62)
 VALUE fields (1 to 8, segments P32 to P37)
 Units (P10 to P24)
 Cross (P45)
 Tick (P46)
 Solid bar before units (P47)
4.10.2 Display Symbols
4.10.2.1 Lock Icon

(Reference to LCD map – P1)
The lock icon is used to indicate a keypad lock-out condition. In this
condition it is not possible to enter tokens or key presses. For example:
 Power limit lockout (30 mins) or token or request being processed
Lock Icon
Displayed when the
keypad is locked out
or when the meter
and CIU is processing
a request
Figure 27 (Above) LCD shows the lock icon ON, indicating that the P160 keypad is
locked for the duration of the display or request processing
4.10.2.2 Battery Symbol

(Reference to LCD map – P2, P3, P4, P5)
LCD SYMBOL NOMINAL

CAPACITY %
100%
Top segment
flashing 85%
70%
Middle segment
flashing 55%
P160 displays “Lo Batt”

40% message
Visible Alert LED = Yellow
Bottom segment Visible Alert LED = Red

20%
flashing
0%
4.10.2.3 Currency Indication - stack of coins

(Reference to LCD map – P9)
This icon will be displayed when the meter is in the prepayment mode and
is displaying CURRENCY value in the value field
Figure 28 (Above) LCD shows the meter in Prepayment Mode with CURRENCY
display
4.10.2.4 Credit Wedge and outline

(Reference to LCD map – P51, P52, P53, P54, P55)
LCD SYMBOL THRESHOLD RATE LED
High credit
(all wedges steady)
Flashing Green
High credit
th
(4 wedge flashing)
Low credit
th
(4 wedge off)
Low credit
rd
(3 wedge flashing)
Low credit
rd
(3 wedge off)
Low credit
nd
(2 wedge flashing)
VERY Low credit

st
(1 wedge steady)
Flashing RED Low Credit

VERY Low credit Warning,
Audible warning (if Emergency Credit
enabled) Available & Low
st
(1 wedge flashing) Emergency Credit
Warning
Zero credit
(All wedges OFF)
4.10.2.5 Energy Direction and Reverse Energy Direction

(Reference to LCD map P40, P41, P42, P43)
The energy direction field shows energy flow by quadrants, e.g. if the
energy is in the 1st quadrant, +Q and +P arrows are lit. If reverse phase
active energy is measured, the -P arrow is shown
Energy Direction
Forward energy in the
first quadrant
Figure 29:( Above) LCD shows energy flow in the 1st quadrant (+P= forward)
4.10.2.6 Reactive Energy Creep

(Reference to LCD map - P38)
No-load indication As soon as the meter starts with the energy registration, reactive, the no-
load symbol is turned off.
Event Symbol
Reactive energy below starting current
4.10.2.7 Active Energy Creep

No-load indication As soon as the meter starts with the energy registration, active or/and
reactive, the no-load symbol is turned off.
Event Symbol
Active energy below starting current
4.10.2.8 Phase presence

(Reference to LCD map - P6, P7, P8)
Phase Presence
Indicates phase
presence. This is more
relevant in poly-phase
meter displays
4.10.2.9 Load Switch Icon

(Reference to LCD map - P48, P49, P50)
Supply control switch The current state of the load switch is indicated by symbols on the display
state indication (a square and a cross) as follows:
State Display Symbol

Premises The load switch icon is closed
connected
Premises The load switch icon is opened
disconnected
Premises ready for The load switch icon is

reconnection continuously flashing open and
closed.
4.10.2.10 Alarm icon

E460 meter alarms are pushed to P160 and cause the ALERT LED to flash
yellow. The E460 alarm register can be interrogated via an info register(s).
In addition the alarm icon on the LCD display will be visible
Alarms Meter errors are indicated by the alarm icon on the LCD, with the
appropriate error code shown in the index field
Event Display Symbol
Critical error detected The alarm symbol is blinking. The
error code is displayed with OBIS
code F.F
 Local errors in the P160 Customer Interface Unit do not affect the Alarm
Icon on the LCD – these are only related to the E460 meter errors
4.10.2.11 General purpose arrows icons

(Reference to LCD map - P25, P26, P27, P28, P29, P30, P31)
General purpose Depending on the customer-specific configuration, various indications can

arrows be shown (as per the example below) with the general purpose arrows
Event Display Symbol

Terminal block cover Selected arrow is blinking.
removed ▼
Clock invalid Selected arrow is lit. ▼
4.10.2.12 Value field

(Reference to LCD map - 9 to 14, segments P56 to P62)
Value Field
Typical values are
displayed in this field
4.10.2.13 Index field

(Reference to LCD map - (1 to 8, segments P32 to P37)
Index Field
This field is used to
show the OBIS codes
or to indicate the
mode of the meter
(e.g. Information
Mode)
4.10.2.14 Units
(Reference to LCD map - (P10 to P24)
This section of the LCD displayed the units of the displayed value e.g. kWh,
Hz, kW etc.
4.10.2.15 Cross and Tick

(Reference to LCD map - (P45 - Cross) and (P46 – Tick)
RESPONSE ICON ICON VALUE FIELD
Token Accept Tick (P46) - flashing Credit Wedge Jackpot ACCEPt
Token Overflow Tick (P46) - flashing Cross (P45) - steady FULL
Invalid Token Cross (P45) - flashing -- rEJECt
Duplicate Token Tick (P46) – flashing Cross (P45) - flashing dUPL
(simultaneously with Cross) (simultaneously with Tick)
Expired Token Tick (P46) – flashing Cross (P45) – flashing OLd
(alternating with Cross) (alternating with Tick)
 The keypad is locked (with the LOCK icon P1 on) for the duration of a token
response sequence and is then unlocked for key entry.
Figure 30 (Above) LCD displays shows “reject” message and flashing cross icon
 While the lock symbol is ON, the keypad is locked out – in this case, it is for
the duration that the cross icon flashes, the “reject” message is displayed
and the audible tone is heard
Figure 31 (Above) LCD displays "Accept" message
 While the lock symbol is ON, the keypad is locked out – in this case, it is for
the duration that the tick icon flashes, the “Acceopt” message is displayed
and the audible tone is heard
4.10.2.16 Solid bar

The solid bar is used in conjunction with an amount in the VALUE field where cost per kWh is to be
shown i.e. 100 currency units / kWh or where a tariff value shown 1.20 currency units / kWh
4.11 General Display Information

4.11.1 Outdated display data
When the P160 wakes up on battery, it cannot initially know whether its
current display data is still valid or not.
Therefore, when the P160 wakes up (on battery OR mains), the previous
info (numeric values and icons), will be flashing for a few seconds
 The flashing of the LCD indicate that the data is not current and will be
updated as soon as the P160 can make contact with the meter to verify or
update the display data
This will be followed by the scrolling bar display, until a display update
message is received from the E460.
4.11.2 Operating Display List

The E460 meter has a pre-defined list of Operating Display List registers
associated with it (set up in dotMAP meter software tool) – the data for the
selected registers is then pushed to the P160 and will automatically scroll
on the P160 display at a frequency set up in dMAP tool
 A maximum number of 10 entries may be selected for the operating display

list – this is configured in the dMAP meter software tool
4.11.3 Standard Display List

The E460 meter has a pre-defined list of Standard Display List registers
associated with it (set up in dotMAP meter software tool) – the data for the
selected registers is then pushed to the P160 and will be accessible to the
end user when the scroll up and down keys on the P160 are pressed
 This display mode is entered by pressing either the <SCROLL UP> or

<SCROLL DOWN> keys and the register values may then be manually
cycled by means of the <SCROLL UP> and <SCROLL DOWN> keys.
After a predefined timeout period the display reverts to displaying the

Operating Display List.
If the Standard Display List is empty (no entries) then pressing the
<SCROLL UP> or <SCROLL DOWN> keys shall have no effect.
 A maximum number of 10 entries may be selected for the standard display

list – this is configured in the dMAP meter software tool
4.11.4 Information Register Display

“Information Mode” allows a user to select a particular information register
to be temporarily displayed on the P160’s LCD.
 Note that info register numbers are not necessarily assigned contiguously
and there may be gaps in the numbering sequence
“Info Mode” is entered when the user presses the information key
As soon as the information key is pressed the P160 goes into “Info Mode”,
displays “Inf” in the leftmost digits of the INDEX field and the VALUE field
displays three rows of dotted line
Figure 32 (Above) The LCD display in the information mode after you have
pressed the information key
Once you have entered the information mode, enter by a 3-digit (with
leading zeroes) for the desired information register number followed by the
<ENTER> key
As you enter the info register number this is scrolled (from right to left) into
the rightmost digits of the LCD INDEX field.
 In order to correct or backspace the register value you are entering into the
index field, press the <Del/Esc> key
When the <ENTER> key is pressed the P160 requests the relevant register
object data from the E460 and displays the “wait symbol i.e. row of dotted
lines” in the LCD VALUE field while the data is being retrieving from the
meter.
Processing..
Scrolling centre row
means that the
request is being
processed..
Figure 33 (Above) Row of dotted lines indicates that data is being retrieved
Once the information is received from the E460, the P160, the following is
displayed:
– The relevant register value in the LCD VALUE field
– The display continues to show the relevant Info Register number
(example InF 000) in the LCD INDEX field
Figure 34 The LCD display in the information mode after you have pressed the
information key, entered register 003 and pressed ENTER and the data
has been retrieved from the meter
 The <SCROLL UP> and <SCROLL DOWN> keys can now also be used to
display the next and previous (valid) info registers
As these keys are pressed, the displayed info register number changes
accordingly.
When the <ENTER> key is pressed the P160 requests the information from
the E460.
If the <SCROLL UP> or <SCROLL DOWN> keys are pressed (after the <i>
key, but) before entering a 3-digit register number then the first register to
be displayed will be register 000.
 In order to exit the information mode, press the information key again, or
wait for 60 seconds without a key being pressed and the display will return
to the default display
4.12 Information Registers

Information registers are accessed via the keypad of the P160 Customer
Interface Unit. Where they relate to “dlms OBIS codes”, the tables below
show a mapping between the information register and the OBIS code.
4.12.1 General End User Information Registers

This section includes the most useful end use registers. These registers are
in some cases a duplication of registers some other specific areas
Register Function Register Type OBIS Code
Number
000 Meter serial number (11 digit STS serial number - scrolling) Identification …
001 Active Power, Sum of all quadrants (QI+QII+QIII+QIV) Power Quality 15.7.0
002 Payment Register 1, available credit Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.5
003 Payment Register 2 (0-0:19.0.0.6), amount to clear Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.6
004 Payment Register 3 (0-0:19.0.0.8), accumulated debt Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.8
005 Emergency Credit Limit Prepayment 0-0:19.10.1.255
010 Value of last STS Credit Token Number (CTN) entered – In Prepayment …
kWh or currency value (depending on mode of meter)
011 Last STS credit token (CTN) ID in date/time format Prepayment …
012 Low credit level setting (in kWh) - for LCD wedge Prepayment …
013 High credit level setting (in kWh) - for LCD wedge Prepayment …
014 Power Limit (Eskom defined algorithm) (in W) Power Quality …
015 Active energy A+ (import), total Energy 1.8.0
016 Active energy A- (export), total Energy 2.8.0
017 Active energy summation (A+) + (A-) Energy Total 15.8.0
024 Current L1 (phase 1) Power Quality 31.7.0
027 Voltage L1 (phase 1) Power Quality 32.7.0
4.12.2 Clock Functions

This list of registers is specific for clock functions of the meter (date and
time functions)
Number
030 Time Clock 0.9.1
031 Date Clock 0.9.2
4.12.3 Identification
This list of registers is specific for the identification of the meter such as
meter serial numbers and also includes various ID numbers that may be
utility specific identifiers
Number
040 Utility serial number 1 (ID2.1) Identification C.1.0
041 Utility serial number 2 (ID2.2) Identification C 1.1
042 Utility serial number 3 (ID2.3) Identification C 1.2
043 Utility serial number 4 (ID2.4) – Eskom GPS Co-ordinates Identification C 1.3
044 Parameterisation ID Identification 0.2.1
045 Meter serial number (11 digit STS serial number - scrolling) Identification …
048 Actual firmware versions Identification 0.2.0
049 MID checksum of Fixed Firmware Identification 0.2.8
4.12.4 Payment Specific registers

This list of registers is specific for prepayment functions
Number
052 STS Token ID Base year Prepayment …
054 Last STS credit token (CTN) ID in date/time format Prepayment …
055 Last STS credit token (CTN) ID Prepayment …
056 Value of last STS CTN entered (in kWh or Currency) Prepayment …
057 Key revision and key type Prepayment …
058 Tariff Index Prepayment …
060 Supply Group Code (SGC) Register Prepayment …
066 Load Switch inhibit timer - for power limit lockout Prepayment …
070 Payment Register 1, available credit Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.5
071 Payment Register 2 (0-0:19.0.0.6), amount to clear Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.6
072 Payment Register 3 (0-0:19.0.0.8), accumulated debt Prepayment 0-0:19.0.0.8
073 Emergency Credit Limit Prepayment 0-0:19.10.1.255
4.12.5 Energy Registers

This section includes all available energy registers
Number
100 Active energy A+ (import), total Energy 1.8.0
101 Active energy A+, rate 1 Energy 1.8.1
…
110 Active energy A- (export), total Energy 2.8.0
111 Active energy A-, rate 1 Energy 2.8.1
…
120 Reactive energy R+, total Energy 3.8.0
121 Reactive energy R+, rate 1 Energy 3.8.1
…
130 Reactive energy R-, total Energy 4.8.0
131 Reactive energy R-, rate 1 Energy 4.8.1
…
140 Reactive energy +Ri (quadrant I), total Energy Total 5.8.0
141 Reactive energy +Rc (quadrant II), total Energy Total 6.8.0
142 Reactive energy -Ri (quadrant III), total Energy Total 7.8.0
143 Reactive energy -Rc (quadrant IV), total Energy Total 8.8.0
144 Apparent energy import +VA, total Energy Total 9.8.0
145 Apparent energy export -VA, total Energy Total 10.8.0
146 Active energy summation (A+) + (A-) Energy Total 15.8.0
147 Active energy balance (A+) - (A-) Energy Total 16.8.0
4.12.6 Demand Registers

This section includes all available demand registers
Number
200 Current average demand A+ Demand 1.4.0
201 Current average demand A- Demand 2.4.0
202 Current average demand R+ Demand 3.4.0
203 Current average demand R- Demand 4.4.0
204 Last average demand A+ Demand 1.5.0
205 Last average demand A- Demand 2.5.0
206 Last average demand R+ Demand 3.5.0
207 Last average demand R- Demand 4.5.0
…
210 Maximum demand A+ Demand 1.6.0
211 Maximum demand A+, rate 1 Demand 1.6.1
…
220 Maximum demand A- Demand 2.6.0
221 Maximum demand A-, rate 1 Demand 2.6.1
…
230 Maximum demand R+ Demand 3.6.0
231 Maximum demand R+, rate 1 Demand 3.6.1
…
240 Maximum demand R- Demand 4.6.0
241 Maximum demand R-, rate 1 Demand 4.6.1
4.12.7 Diagnostics
This section includes all available diagnostic registers
Number
301 Last STS prepayment token entered Diagnostics …
302 2nd Last STS token entered Diagnostics …
rd th
303 -324 3 last to 24 last STS token entered Diagnostics …
th
325 25 Last STS token entered Diagnostics …
… …
360 Operating time (how long the meter has been on) Diagnostics C.8.0
361 Operating time, rate 1 Diagnostics C.8.1
4.12.8 Power Quality

This section includes all available Power Quality registers
Number
400 Current L1 (phase 1) Power Quality 31.7.0
… Power Quality
403 Voltage L1 (Phase 1) Power Quality 32.7.0
… Power Quality
406 Active Power QI+QII+QIII+QIV Power Quality 15.7.0
407 Active Power import (+P) Power Quality 1.7.0
408 Active Power export (-P) Power Quality 2.7.0
409 Reactive Power import (+Q) Power Quality 3.7.0
410 Reactive Power export (-Q) Power Quality 4.7.0
411 Network frequency Power Quality 14.7.0
412 Power factor Power Quality 13.7.0
413 Number of power failures in all phases Power Quality C.7.0
414 Number of long power failures in any phase Power Quality C.7.9
415 Number of power failures in any phase Power Quality C.7.21
4.12.9 Eskom Short Codes
 ESKOM Short Code mode is entered by pressing the <2ndF> key, followed
by the information key
 The ESKOM Short Code number is displayed in the LCD INDEX field,
preceded by “ESC” (Eskom Short Code) - example “ESC003”
 There is a separate lookup table of valid ESKOM Short Codes which is
managed in a similar way to the table of valid Info registers
ESKOM Short Code mode is exited by pressing the information key again,
or automatically after 60 seconds without a key being pressed. On exiting
ESKOM Short Code mode, the P160 returns to normal operation
Figure 35 (Above) LCD shows that the Eskom Mode is active
4.12.9.1 Eskom Short Code List

TEST NUMBER ACTION
000 Test All
001 Load switch test
002 Test the payment meter information display devices
004 Display cumulative kWh energy register totals
005 Display the KRN & KT
006 Display the TI
007 Maximum Power Limit
008 Tamper Status
009 Remaining Credit
030 Supply Group Code
050 Instantaneous Power
051 GPS Co-Ordinates
100 Meter number
101 Firmware version
102 Primary VTC Protocol version
103 Primary VTC Table ID (FOIN)
104 Primary Token Carrier Type
105 Primary encryption Algorithm
106 Key Expiry Number
107 Manufacturer Code
108 IIN (Issuer Identification Number)
200 Value of last credit token entered
201 ID of last credit token entered
4.13 General Customer Interface Unit Features

4.13.1 Power Limiting
The ESKOM-specified algorithm for power limit management requires the
load switch to be opened, initially, for 30 seconds at a time followed, if the
overload persists after 5 cycles, by a 30 minute “lockout” period.
PERIOD LATCH ICONS LOCK ICON
(P48, 49 & 50) (P1)
30 sec. Flashing Off
30 min. Flashing On
Figure 36 (Above) The LCD shows that the meter is in the 30 second power limit
disconnect phase
Figure 37 (Above) The LCD shows that the meter is in the 30 minute power limit
lockout phase
4.13.2 Emergency Credit

<This section is to be completed when the feature is released>
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5 Meter Configuration and Update

The initial configuration of the meter is defined when ordering the meter
from Landis+Gyr. Configuration files can be uploaded to the AMM system
for automatic configuration after the meter is installed to the system.
The configuration ID can be read from the meter by the metering system.
The setting of parameters and installation of firmware updates can be done
remotely from the AMM system, or locally through the optical port using the
.MAP120 Parameter Editor (see also .MAP120 Parameter Editor and AMM
system documentation).
5.1 Supply Control Switch Control

The E460 meter has an integrated supply control switch to connect or
disconnect power to the customer premises. The supply control switch can
be controlled:
 Manually, with the integrated Supply Control button or via an external
manual reconnect button on the P160 Customer Interface Unit
 Remotely, from the AMM system
 Locally, with DLMS commands via the optical port or when the power
limit has been exceeded
Supply control switch may be used as a main switch

Do not use the supply control switch as a main switch for installation or
maintenance purposes. The supply control switch is not equipped with a
thermal and/or short-circuit protection device.
The state of the supply control switch is displayed on the P160 display
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6 Maintenance
6.1 E460 Service
The E460 meter has no serviceable parts.
Device service is available from your local Landis+Gyr representative.
6.2 P160 Battery Replacement

The battery of the P160 is the only use replaceable component.
 The recommended battery for use in the P160 is an ALKALINE (leak proof)
9 Volt (6LR61 type) battery
6.3 Battery Recycling and Disposal

Recycling batteries keeps heavy metals out of landfills and the air.
Batteries contribute to many potentially hazardous compounds to the
municipal solid waste stream, including zinc, lead, nickel, alkaline,
manganese, cadmium, silver, and mercury.
 Do not incinerate, Do not disassemble, Do not dispose of in a fire.
Locate a disposal receptacle near you and dispose of in the proper manner.
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6.4 Troubleshooting
If the meter is not operating correctly, check the error displays and LEDs
If there are problems with the meter operation, the following points should
be checked first:
1. Is mains voltage present (check display of meter)?
2. Is the PLC device communication status OK?
3. Is the meter visibly damaged?
4. Is there any error code displayed (code F.F)?
The error codes are described in section 6.4.1 “Error Codes”.
6.4.1 Error Codes

The meter performs regular internal self-tests. If a problem is detected
during self-test, an error code is displayed.
Errors are classified to error categories depending on their severity:
 Critical errors
 Communication errors
 Other errors
Critical Errors Critical errors indicate severe problems, but the device can still operate.
However, the data measured and stored in the meter may be corrupted and
it is recommended that meters showing critical errors are returned to the
Landis+Gyr service centre.
If the device is displaying the F.F register with an error and a blinking alarm
symbol, there is a critical error.
The F.F register will continue to be displayed until the error register is
cleared. If the error register is not cleared, the failure code can be viewed
through the communications interface.
Critical errors can only be cleared via communication with a reset
command. In order to reset, the required access right must be set during
parameterisation.
 F.F register is not cleared with power cycling or button press

Power cycling will not clear the F.F register.
Communication Due to the temporary nature of communication errors, they do not cause
Errors the F.F register to be displayed. However, communication errors do get
stored in the error register. They are cleared when communication is
restored. Communication errors do not usually require meter replacement.
Other Errors These errors do not cause the F.F register to be automatically shown on
the display, but are stored in the error register. The meter continues normal
operation and does not usually have to be replaced.
6.4.1.1 Representation of Error Codes

The error code is divided into four groups of two digits.
Each digit of the error code represents four errors (i.e. four bits of the error
register). The status of the four bits is shown in hexadecimal code, i.e. the
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single digits may show values between 0 (no error message set) and F (all
four error messages set).
Error codes are added up

 Since all errors are shown in hexadecimal code, a single error can appear
in various ways depending on the presence of other errors.
Example:
Two errors are shown as: FF 01000200
Another two errors occur: FF 02000800
The register reads: FF 03000A00
6.4.1.2 Error Definitions

F.F 00 00 00 01 Clock Invalid Error
Purpose: Indicates an invalid time and date. This error appears
after a long mains power failure when the power reserve
of the clock is exhausted.
Category: Other errors
Reset: The error is cleared automatically when the clock is reset.
F.F 00 00 00 08 Profile(s) Checksum Error

Purpose: Indicates a logical error on at least one profile, i.e. a
checksum error. The checksum is calculated over the
whole profile area.
Reset: The error is cleared automatically when the checksums
are correct, e.g. with the next read/write to the profiles or
reset via communication.
F.F 00 00 00 10 Supply Control Unit Failure Error
Purpose: Indicates a possible failure of the Supply Control Unit.
Reset: The error is cleared automatically when the next
successful supply control switch operation has been
made.
F.F 00 00 00 20 One or more parameter could not be restored after firmware upgrade
Purpose: Indicates that one or more parameters could not be
restored after a firmware upgrade. Objects with
parameters that could not be restored will run on default
parameters.
Maintenance 65/68

Reset: The error is cleared automatically when the next
successful firmware upgrade is made or can be cleared
via communication.
F.F 00 00 01 00 Program Memory Error
Purpose: Indicates a checksum failure in the parameter data.
Category: Critical error
Reset: The error is not reset automatically; the register must be
cleared via communication.
F.F 00 00 02 00 RAM Error
Purpose: Indicates an error in the internal program memory (RAM).
Reset: No reset possible, the device must be replaced.
F.F 00 00 04 00 Non-volatile Memory Access Error

Purpose: Indicates an access error (physical error) to the non-
volatile memory, i.e. Flash.
cleared via communication. Event ʻError register clearedʼ
is triggered.
F.F 00 00 08 00 Measurement System Error
Purpose: Indicates measuring system access failures.
cleared via communication. Event ʻError register clearedʼ
is triggered. If repeated, the meter must be exchanged.
F.F 00 00 10 00 Watchdog Error
Purpose: Indicates an invalid start-up sequence.
cleared via communication. Event ʻError register cleared
is triggered. If repeated, the meter must be exchanged.
66/68 Maintenance
F.F 00 20 00 00 Remote Communication Error

Purpose: Indicates an error in setting up a remote data push. This
can be initiated by any failure in the communication set-
up.
Category: Communication errors
Reset: The error is cleared automatically, when communications

are successfully re-established.
6.4.1.3 Communication Indicators on the CIU

For diagnostic purposes an indication of transmitted and received PLC data
packets is provided in the index field of the LCD of the Customer Interface
Unit.
 The most significant upper-colon point of the INDEX field (P57) will flash
whenever data is received, and the second-most significant upper-colon
point (P59) will flash when data is transmitted.
PLC Communication
Indicators
Icons will flash indicating
PLC communications
activity
(Note that a “flash” is defined as a change-of-state for a short period – if the

segment is OFF it flashes ON, and if it is ON it flashes OFF)
6.4.1.3.1 PLC Communications timeout

In normal operation, if a PLC communications timeout occurs during token
entry or info register request, the P160 will display “no conn” on the LCD
VALUE field, for a few seconds, and then blank the LCD (except for the
battery icons).
Decommissioning and Disposal 67/68
7 Decommissioning and Disposal

7.1 Decommissioning
The procedure for disconnecting and removing the meter from the mains is
described in the section “Uninstalling the Meter”.
7.2 Disposal
Electronic waste treatment

 This product must not be disposed of in regular waste. Use a professional
electronic waste treatment process.
The components used to manufacture the device can, in the main, be

broken down into constituent parts and sent for suitable recycling or
disposal. When the product is removed from use, the whole product must
be sent to a professional electronic waste treatment process. The waste
treatment company must be accepted by the officials.
End processing of the product and recycling of its components must always
be carried out in accordance with the local laws and instructions given by
the officials of the country where the end processing and recycling are
done.
By request, Landis+Gyr will give more information about the environmental
influence of the product.
Disposal and environmental protection regulations
 The following are general guidelines and should NOT take priority over
local disposal and environmental policies which should be adhered to
without compromise.
Components Disposal
Printed circuit Electronic waste: delivered to recycling plants.
boards
Metal parts Sorted and delivered to metal recycling plants.
Plastic Sorted and delivered to re-granulation if at all
components possible.
Contact:
Landis+Gyr (Pty) Ltd
2 Slate Avenue, N1 Business Park
Kosmosdal Ext 7, Gauteng
South Africa
Phone: +27 12 645 3100
www.landisgyr.com

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4.6.4.1 Pairing – Meter Number Entry ................................................................................... 29

4.11.3 Standard Display List ....................................................................................................... 51

About this Document

Typographical The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

1.3 Safety Regulations

2 E460 1ph DIN-Rail Meter

2.2 Functional Overview

2.4 Type Designation

Meter Housing Construction

Inputs & Outputs

2.5 Measuring Principle

Power supply Microprocessor

Memory for Pulse output

Supply control switch

Figure 2: Block diagram

Inputs The main meter inputs are:

 Phase connection and neutral

 Optical pulse output LED (Red)

Memory Meter parameters are stored in a non-volatile (FLASH) memory, which

2.5.2 Signal Generation

2.5.3 Signal Processing

– Active energy (A)

Rate control Rate control is performed by the built-in Time-of-Use (TOU).

Figure 3: Four-quadrant measurement

Channel configuration The 12 measurement channels register fixed measurement quantities as

2.6 Supply Control Switch

Supply control switch may not be used as a main switch

2.7 Software Tools

Meter re- Meter

2.8 Mechanical Construction

Figure 4: Meter Case

Figure 5: E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter faceplate

1 Manufacturer serial number with a bar code

2.9 Indications (E460 meter)

2.9.2 Load Switch Status Indicator

2.9.3 General Status LED

2.9.4 PLC Status LED

 LED / Symbol blinking (short pulse flashes - 50 mS)

 LED / Symbol pulsing and flashing [at data rate]

Figure 6: (Above) The dimensions of the E460 1ph DIN-Rail meter

Figure 7: Terminal layout

2.12 Connection Diagram

Where to find relevant diagrams

Figure 8: Connection diagram for E460 1ph DIN-Rail

3 E460 Meter Installation

Do not touch live parts

Intended environmental conditions for meter installations:

  The E460 is rated as an indoor meter, but outdoor installation is possible as

3.2 Before Installation

Figure 9: Meter connection with phase and neutral

Dangerous voltage on conductors

No overcurrent protection and automatic disconnection

Protect supply control switch against overcurrent

Observe safety instructions

The meter should be mounted as follows on the meter board or similar

Figure 10: DIN-Rail mounting (left - A) and flush mounting (right - B)

Figure 11: Drilling diagrams

6. Drill the three holes as shown above.

Observe safety instructions