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Version: 2.05.00 Date: 11/10/06 Document name: alphaset_user_manual_GBR.doc
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ELSTER Messtechnik GmbH reserves itself the right to carry out changes in all products described in this manual to improve reliability, function or design. Specifications and information, which are described here, can change without notification. Not all occurrences, with all possible details and variations of the devices, which can appear during the installation, the use and maintenance, are covered by this manual ELSTER will not be responsible for errors in this document or for consequential damages in the reference to mechanism, achievement or use of this material. ELSTER does not take any responsibility and adhesion for the installation, use, achievement, care and support of products third. For further information, see the following references: ELSTER Electricity meter customer support: +0049 (0) 6206 933 339 ELSTER Electricity meter customer support e-mail: ralf.stuewe@de.elster.com ELSTER company web site: http://www.elster.com ELSTER Electricity meter web site: http://www.elstermetering.com
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Table of contents
1 Overview...............................................................................................................................6 1.1 System overview...............................................................................................................6 1.2 Document history ..............................................................................................................6 2 Referenced documents .......................................................................................................7 3 Introduction / brief description...........................................................................................8 3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ?..............................................................................................8 3.2 System requirements ........................................................................................................8 3.3 Installation / Update of alphaSET......................................................................................9 3.4 Start of the software and user-profile..............................................................................13 3.4.1 First start after installation........................................................................................13 3.4.2 User-profile ..............................................................................................................15 3.4.3 Use of the software.................................................................................................17 3.5 Indication of the software version....................................................................................20 4 User settings ......................................................................................................................21 4.1 Communication ...............................................................................................................21 4.1.1 Remarks to the user-profile Railway......................................................................23 4.2 Modem ............................................................................................................................24 4.2.1 Initialization strings...................................................................................................25 4.3 Files.................................................................................................................................25 4.4 Read register...................................................................................................................26 5 Load profile ........................................................................................................................27 5.1 General Settings .............................................................................................................28 5.2 User language.................................................................................................................29 5.3 IEC 1107-Address...........................................................................................................30 5.4 Change utility password..................................................................................................30 6 Read meter data.................................................................................................................31 6.1 Read register list .............................................................................................................31 6.2 Read service list..............................................................................................................32 6.3 Read settings ..................................................................................................................33 6.4 Read load profile.............................................................................................................35 6.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data.......................................................................37 6.5 Read power quality monitoring........................................................................................40 6.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data ...................................................................41 6.6 Read log file ....................................................................................................................42 6.7 Read log file 2 .................................................................................................................43 6.8 Read meter error status ..................................................................................................44 6.9 Read communication protocol.........................................................................................45 7 Configuration of the meter................................................................................................46 7.1 Open of a parameter file .................................................................................................46 7.2 Save a parameter set......................................................................................................46 7.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file.....................................................47
7.3.1 Switch point clock ....................................................................................................47 7.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID).......................................................................................47 7.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID) ..................................................48 7.4 Change of parameters ....................................................................................................48 8 Change of meter configuration.........................................................................................50 8.1 Identifications ..................................................................................................................51 8.2 Tariff source ....................................................................................................................53
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8.3 Switch point clock............................................................................................................54 8.3.1 Day type...................................................................................................................54 8.3.2 Season change........................................................................................................55 8.3.3 Tariff switch table.....................................................................................................56 8.3.4 Holiday-list ...............................................................................................................57 8.3.5 Daylight saving time.................................................................................................58 8.4 Switch point clock (Update).............................................................................................59 8.4.1 Day type...................................................................................................................59 8.5 Times ..............................................................................................................................60 8.5.1 Source of Times.......................................................................................................60 8.5.2 Display Timeouts .....................................................................................................61 8.5.3 Communication Timeouts ........................................................................................62 8.6 Demand reset..................................................................................................................63 8.7 Overload threshold..........................................................................................................64 8.8 Baud rate.........................................................................................................................65 8.9 Synchronization...............................................................................................................66 8.10 Backup time of the real time clock ................................................................................68 8.11 Inverting Inputs/Outputs................................................................................................68 8.12 Power quality.................................................................................................................69 8.12.1 Release of power quality functionality ....................................................................69 8.12.2 Load profile of power quality data...........................................................................70 8.12.3 Power Quality Monitoring .......................................................................................71 8.13 Copper-/Iron-losses.......................................................................................................72 8.14 Display ..........................................................................................................................73 8.14.1 Service list..............................................................................................................73 8.14.2 Display parameter ..................................................................................................75 8.15 Pulse constants.............................................................................................................78 8.16 Pulse inputs...................................................................................................................79 8.17 Load profile / logfile - parameter ...................................................................................80 8.17.1 Load profile parameter ........................................................................................80 8.17.2 Log file parameters...............................................................................................81 8.18 Energy / Demand measuring ........................................................................................82 8.19 Show settings................................................................................................................82 8.20 Meter Access Rights .....................................................................................................83 8.21 Passwords.....................................................................................................................85 9 Formatted Meter Commands ............................................................................................86 9.1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command..................................................................87
9.2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command ......................................................88 9.3 Setting of pulse constants...............................................................................................89 9.4 Setting of outputs ............................................................................................................90 9.5 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding .............................................................................91 9.6 Reset maximum demand ................................................................................................92 9.7 Reset meter error status .................................................................................................93 9.8 Reset power quality profile..............................................................................................94 9.9 Reset power-loss counter ...............................................................................................95 9.10 Reset terminal cover open counter ...............................................................................96 9.11 Reset register................................................................................................................96 9.12 Set register values (pulse inputs)..................................................................................97 9.13 Reset load profile + logbook..........................................................................................98 10 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR) ....................................................................................99 11 Test..................................................................................................................................100 11.1 Read meter error.........................................................................................................100
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11.2 Power-Quality..............................................................................................................101 11.3 Test mode ...................................................................................................................103 12 Modem ............................................................................................................................105 12.1 Phone book.................................................................................................................105 12.1.1 Creating a new phone number .............................................................................106 12.1.2 Changing a phone book entry ..............................................................................106 12.1.3 Creating a new telephone book or save an existing one......................................106 12.2 Hang up.......................................................................................................................106 12.3 Dial-up doesnt work ! What to do? .............................................................................107 13 Extras..............................................................................................................................108 13.1 Restrict menu system..................................................................................................108 14 Image index ....................................................................................................................110
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1 Overview
1.1 System overview
This document describes the operation, the functional way and the installation as well as the technical data of the software tool alphaSET version 3. This tool was refined on the basis from alphaSET version 2 and is compatible to former versions. Therefore the following products can be served with this tool: AEM500 ARM500
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2 Referenced documents
Title Version Date AEM_PR_D_1.pdf 1KGL 921500 V004D 11/05/2001 A1500_PR_E.pdf R 1.14 06/16/2006 A1350_PR_E.pdf R 1.17 07/16/2006 A220_PR_E.pdf R 1.06 06/28/2006 Zhlerstandsbertragung, Tarif- und Laststeuerung; Datenbertragung fr festen und mobilen Anschlu DIN EN 62056-21 01.03 Elektronische Elektrizittszhler VDEW-Lastenheft V2.0 12.97
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Additional information:
For additional information please refer to the product descriptions of the alpha meters (2 Referenced documents).
parameters of the meter, a parameterisation-switch must be pressed which is via the calibration mark. The program is a 32 bit application, being based on a 32 bit environment that runs via Windows NT 4. X, as well as via Windows XP and Windows 2000.
>=16 MB RAM
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CL0 Converter and RS232 cable for the electric interface (CL0-Interface)
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RS232 cable for the RS232 interface (optional) Windows 2000 / NT / XP Monitor with a resolution of at least 600x800 pixel
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Within the next menu you have to choose the language of your setup.
Image 3-3-3: Installation choose language
AlphaSET is preparing the setup and you have to choose next here.
Image 3-3-4: Installation information1
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Select your destination path of alphaSET and press the button Next.
Image 3-3-6: Installation select destination
If you update the program, no deinstallation of the old version is necessary. You can simply install the new version in the same directory.
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Image 3-3-7: Installation - phone book
You should only secure your phone book, if you have one in a former version. Further information in chapter 12.1.3 Creating a new telephone book or save an existing one". SETUP checks now whether sufficient memory is available. Subsequently a communication window appears in which the installation progress is indicated.
Image 3-3-8: Installation - Progress
After completion a window appears with the information that SETUP generates program symbols. After successful installation a message from SETUP appears.
Image 3-3-9: SETUP successfull
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Note: To secure all functions of the program alphaSET needs at least one installed Windows system printer, even if no printer is connected. According to your windows version, you have now a program group, or a start symbol of alphaSET
Here please select the language to operate the tool. With the following menu it is possible to take over all the settings from prior versions of your computer.
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Image 3-3-11: Start old settings
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3.4.2 User-profile
AlphaSET starts with the menu of the profiles.
Image 3-4-1: Input user-profile
Each of this profiles has different privileges, that means possibilities of access on the menu
system of alphaSET. The user profiles are filed in the path " \ IniPfad ". If only one profile is in this path, this is started automatically, without showing the menu illustrated above. If no profile is in this path, the invisible profile "consumer" starts automatically, which has lowest privileges. The user profile serves the storage of all individual settings. If several persons work with a computer, each user can save his own settings, in order to fall back on them, if he uses again alphaSET. For information to the storage of an user's profile see chapter 4.1 "Communication". 3.4.2.1 User-Profile "Railway: The user profile "Railway" is planned for applications of the train meter ARM500 and A1500. The user has to select in the menu extras -> options -> communication the point railway meter (only difference: 4800 start baud rate).
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3.4.2.2 Overview of user profile functionality User Profile alphaSET Software functions Meter read er Railway Installation Certificatio n Utility MO DE M Power Qual ity Read Meter Read register XXXXXXX Read load profile XXXXXXX Read logfile XXXXXXX Read meter configuration XXXXXXX Read meter error XXXXXXX Read service list XXXXXXX Read power quality monitoring XXXXXXX Change of parameters Change utility password X XXX File / read parameter XXXXX
File with parameter -> meter XXXXX Identifications X XXX Tariff source XXXXX Switch point clock XXXXX Times X XXX Demand reset X XXX Overload threshold X XXX Baud rate X XXX Synchronization X XXX Power Quality X XXXX Pulse inputs X XXX Backup time of real time clock X XXX Service List X XXXX Display parameter X XXX Pulse constants X X X Load-profile / logbook parameter X X X Measuring energy / demand X XXX Read/ Set pulse constants X XXX
Meter commands Set meter date/time XXXXXX Read/set date/time XXXXXX Read out DCF clock XXXXXX Reset demand maxima XXXXXX Reset meter error state XXXXXX Reset power-loss counter X X XX Reset register X X XX Reset load-profile and logbook X X XX General Switch to ripple receiver mode XXXXXX Test mode X X XX Communications protocols X X XX
Image 3-4-2: User profile
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The program alphaSET is a Windows - based application, which reflects the structure and the construction of Windows programs. The window of the main menu consists of The title bar The menu bar And the icon bar In the submenus are further windows (document windows and dialogue windows) indicated, which show the name of the submenu in the title bar. The menu bar indicates the available menus, in which the individual actions and switching functions are specified as clear text. This bar contains several entries, which are described in the following chapters. The icon bar
contains icons for the most used functions. Title bar Menu bar Icon bar
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3.4.3.1 Icon catalogue The following list explains the available icons of the icon bar. Read file Save Print Read register Read service list Read load profile Read logfile Read meter configuration Write Setting and parametrization parameter to the meter Set meter date/time Demand reset
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Reset meter error state Reset register Reset load profile and logbook Switch to ripple receiver Read meter error Activate test mode Open communication protocol ...about alphaSet
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4 User settings
In this chapter the options for the user settings are described. You find these settings via the menu point Extras.
4.1 Communication
Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Communication.
Image 4-1-1: Settings register card communication
COM-Port With the function "Com-Port" the interfaces Com 1 to Com 16 of the PC can be selected. By the start of alphaSET the program checks automatically the COM-Ports of the computer. It is the decision of the PC user himself whether the selected COM-Port is still free for the use by alphaSET. Initial Baud rate The initial baud rate of the communication between alphaSet and the connected meter can be adjusted by pull-down-menu. For more information to the baud rate shift see DIN EN 6205621. Utility password A password for the meter communication can be assigned to the user profile that means an interrogation of the utility password is not executed any more (useful if the same EVU password for different meters is used). Read with 300 Baud only This option enables the constant reading of the meter with 300 baud. The automatic baud rate shift is disabled.
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Suppression of optical reflexion With this option a lack of the suppression of optical reflexion of the probe according to hardware can be compensated by software. Attention: The probes from P+E delivered by ELSTER do not need this option, because the suppression of optical reflexion is already realized in the hardware. Create communication log file By selection of this option a communication protocol is created automatically, which is also written directly in a text file. Waiting time between baud rate switch [ms] In this box the waiting time con be assigned in milliseconds between the baud rate switching. Data format With this choice the physical transmission of the data between the meter and alphaSET can be defined. Default is 7,E,1. The format 8, N, 1 is only required for special meters. Note: If the data of the counter are read by the AMR system modem, only the settings of this modem is relevant and not the settings of the meter. OK The actual settings are taken over by clicking on this button. They are automatically written in the user-profile and are available on the next start of alphaSET. Copy profile With the help of this button different settings can be saved in a new user-profile or releases can be transmitted out of other user profiles. Cancel
Clicking on this button ignores all changes and you get back to the main program.
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4.2 Modem
Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Modem.
Image 4-2-1: Settings register card Modem
Modem Here the user can set parameters on all modem functions of alphaSET. These are necessary for the communication over a meter modem. Modem settings (Modem connected to the PC) Keep connection: the time can be registered, how long a connection should be maintained after the last communication from alphaSET between PC and connected modem. At the end of this timeout the connection is interrupted and the modem hangs up. Interface baud rate: In this drop down menu the baud rate between PC and (control point) modem can be adjusted. If its possible, select the highest one, which is supported by both. Initialization: Here is the necessary initialization string registered, which is required for the communication between PC and PC-Modem (see chapter 0 ). Get line: If necessary, take here the settings to get a local loop (e.g. 0). Should a not numeric entry stand here, activate additionally the check box also not numeric. Telephone number: Here can the phone number be registered. If a telephone book is created, this entry automatically takes place after choice of the appropriate telephone book entry. Also not numeric: With this, it is possible to enter also not numeric chars (letters) as phone number.
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SAGEM mobilephone AT&FE0X3DT e.g. for ELSA modem and almost all other modems If you cant get a connection to your modem with this strings, it is recommended to use the users manual of your PC-Modem.
4.3 Files
Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Files. In this menu the paths on the drives can be defined in which the different files should be stored. A click to the button enables the changing of the entries. In the pull down menu Proposal for file name(s) are several suggestions done for an automatic generation of the file name.
Image 4-3-1: Settings register card files
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In this window the user can select whether the register data should be shown with or without clear text (designations according to identification number system OBIS). The reading of the serial number can be deactivated here, too. Note: In addition to the deactivation of the reading of the serial number it must be guaranteed that not meter serial number is selected as Proposal for file name(s) (see 4.3 Files). Release readout of eHz If the new eHz (electronic residential 3-phase meter) should be readout this checkbox has to be selected.
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5 Load profile
Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Load profile.
Image 5-0-1: Settings register card load profile
Read load profile options Dont read load profile / log book header: If the user reads load profile or log book, the header is always read first by default, to find out start, end and channel number of the profile. In the case of a reading without header, the selected period is questioned directly without reviewing previously, which one is available. In this process, all available load profiles in the meter are read. Show load profile including calculated times: This function should be selected normally. With this, all values in the load profile in alphaSET get time stamps. These are calculated of the alphaSET automatically based on the meter basic data and are not delivered by the meter itself (see VDEW-Lastenheft). Daily readout of load-profile: With this function the readout of load-profile over a longer period is devided into single days. In this way it is guaranteed, that only the defective days must be repeated at an occurring communication mistake. (This function is important in conjunction with transparent meter modems without securing of data, that do not support the R6 command (in accordance with VDEW-Lastenheft).
Read load-profile/event-log file without password: With this option it can be defined whether the load profile reading takes place with or without password interrogation.
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alphaSET Edit passwords hidden: With activation the input of the password is not indicated any more in the clear text, only with ******** . Reset programming mode after parameterisation: After the change of parameters in a meter, the alphaSET puts the parameter mode of the counter automatically back. For more information about the parameter mode see chapter 8 Change of meter configuration. Check daylight saving set to EU standard: During the download of the tariff table to the meter an automatic check of the correct used EU daylight saving time will be executed and an error message is displayed if there's inconsistency.
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Note: In order to activate all language changes, you should quit alphaSET and restart it after a language change.
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An IEC1107-address can be registered here, which is send at every communication to the meter. The meter answers in this case only if the IEC1107-Address sent by alphaSET agrees with its configured address. The meter IEC address is used if more than one meter is connected to a modem by using the CL0 or RS485 interface.
The communication-password (from alphaSET to the meter) can be preset in this menu. That has no effect to the utility password in the meter. 8 numeric chars are expected.
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By using this command the billing data list (register list or Std-dAtA on LCD) of a meter is read out. A window appears in which the reading data are visualized. If you have chosen the option read register with serial number (see chapter 4.4 Read register), the serial number will be indicated in the title bar. The identification number is indicated in the first column, the measured value in the second column and in the third column is an interpretation of the identification number in clear text to be seen, if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system.
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By using this command the settable service list (AbL-dAtA on LCD) of a meter is read out. A window appears in which the reading data are visualized. The identification number is indicated in the first column, the measured value in the second column and in the third column is an interpretation of the identification number in clear text to be seen, if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system. For further information see chapter 8.14.1
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This command enables the reading and displaying of the configuration of the meter. The input of a utility password is demanded for this operation. The following meter configurations are displayed: Type key Meter-Identification Pulse constants Demand measuring Load profile / log file Real time clock Tariff source Demand reset source Outputs Baud rate
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Display control Display list Switch point clock By clicking on close you get back to the main menu. The menu point modify appears in the menu bar after reading meter configuration. Note: You have the possibility to store the parameter set as text file, so that you can work with this parameter set in other programs (e.g. text progressing programs) The following check box serves for this: In this case, the name (and path) for the text file is asked after inquiry of the file name for the parameter set. The default pathname is registered in Extras/Options/Files in the field read meter configuration. The content of the indicated window will be stored.
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6.4
Read load profile
Select via Meter the menu point Read load profile, or the following icon:
Image 6-4-1: Read load profile
The load profile of the meter can be read with this command. The configuration of the load profile is read and displayed after confirming. Certain settings for the specific reading of the load profile can be taken here: Selection of the measuring channels (as far as they exist in the meter). Limitation of the reading period. This period can be defined in the from or to input fields. By deactivating the checkboxes at start and end, the appropriate time stamps are indicated. These stamps can be edited by double clicking on them. Should a certain window be selected repeatedly, this can be stored and again be activated by the button "stored values". Frequently used specifications like last month, last week, yesterday or today can be selected directly. Partial readout (possibly from FW 3.02), that means use of the R6-command. For more information see VDEW-Lastenheft. Depiction of primary values in accordance of the transformer ratio for Voltage and Current. The transformer ratio is 1:1 if no primary values are activated. Note: The indicated meter data are then secondary data.
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After input of the reading period, the load profile of the meter is read by clicking on the button read load profile. If all data is read a new button Show load profile appears. With this command alphaSET shows all load profile data of the meter in a table. The following data are listed: Date Time Measured values of the channels (up to 8 channels)
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Reading of large amounts of LP-data: Only 1000 entries can be displayed in one chart. To view advanced data, click previous values or following values. Comment to the user profile Railway: A train number is additionally indicated in the depiction of the load profile values in the user profile "Railway: Comment to read load profile without header: You have the possibility to read load profile, without reading previously information of the meter. For this and for more information concerning settings see chapter 5.
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The following icons are available for the user: Back to the main window Print Change of scale of the y-axis Maximum x-axis Maximum y-axis Maximum x-axis and y-axis Additionally it is possible to zoom in. You just have to click in the graph and pull with the mouse, to mark of the area you want to see in more details. At the bottom the values of the load profile data is listed.
It is possible to show maximum of 8 channels. With the checkbox your are able to activate / deactivate the channels in the graph. If you double click on the field of the colour, you are able to choose different colours and types of designs.
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To analyse in detail specific values of the load profile, you have to set the cursor to this line in the table of load profile date and then in the graph this position is displayed. Have a look at the next picture.
Image 6-4-2: Table settings 2
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The power quality profile of the meter can be read with this command. Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 6.4
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Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 6.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data.
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Functional error in the meter Demand reset Reset load profile and logbook Change energy/demand-tariff Backup time of real time clock exhausted Parameter change Season change terminal cover removal detection reverse run detection
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Image 6-6-2: Data from logfile
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With the reading of the error status of the alpha meter, the possible error messages are listed. If a malfunction of the meter exists, this is indicated through a large red box in front of the error message. Little green boxes indicate on the other hand that no error exists. In this window the following two buttons can be used: Close The window closes and leads back to the main window Read meter error Reads the meter once again
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It is also possible to view old communication protocols of alphaSET. You just have to click on the date and time row on the left hand side and you will get this protocol.
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Image 7-4-1: Data transfer
With a Yes the data are written directly into the meter. With a No this process is not executed, but that data are taken over into the database of alphaSET. This is the general flow in the change of parameters. The exact description to the single parameters themselves follows in the following chapters.
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This menu point is first visible if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter 6.3 Read settings) or a parameter set was read by a file. The menu points in the upper section are setting parameters. The menu points in the lower section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation button. Note: The menu entries of Modify are depending to the firmware version of the meter.
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8.1 Identifications
Select via Modify the menu point Identifications.
Image 8-1-1: Identifications
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Note: \ and @ are firmly given indications, 14 further indications can be parametrized by the user. IEC 1107-address #1 (opt.) IEC 1107-address #2 (electr. 1) IEC 1107-address #3 (electr. 2) e.g. : read register S: 13:54:05,78 -- /?0000001234567890!<CR><LF> E: 13:54:07,67 -- /ABB5\@1234567 <CR><LF> S: 13:54:07,87 -- <ACK>050<CR><LF> E: 13:54:08,40 -- <STX>1-1:F.F(00000000)<CR><LF> After clicking the button OK the following security query appears Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the
menu, the data are however saved in alphaSET. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window. Note: With the IEC1107 address the leading zeros or blanks are suppressed. They are sent to the meter by alphaSET, but the meter ignores them.
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Starting with the firmware version 4.10 it is possible to set the tariff source independently for energy and demand. Three options are available here: External control inputs Internal ripple receiver Internal switch point clock By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
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The weekdays can be summarized to corresponding groups in the field day type. The selection of the types takes place via the activation of the corresponding boxes. The fields with the designations day type 1/2/3/4 can be edited. An eight-place switch-program-number is assigned to each switch-program in the corresponding field, which can be modified. All chars, which can be displayed in the 7segment-display of the meter ( 0..9,A,C,E,F,H,J,L,P,S,V,Y), are valid. In the field comment exists the possibility to enter free text. Though, this is not written in the meter, but only in the saved file. With the command save as file the switch-program can be saved. The command read from file loads an existing switch-program (file with the ending .uhr). The command print prints the complete switch-program including day-type- and seasondefinitions.
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By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
In the field seasons the number of the seasons can be defined as well as their start date (the field of the seasons name can be edited). 1, 2 or 4 seasons can be arranged and distributed as desired over a total calendar year. They can even occur repeatedly in the total calendar year. Procedure: To register a season in the calendar, the field season 1 must be clicked (above green). Subsequently a black arrow marks the activation. Now clicking on the corresponding days must mark only the beginning and ending day of the season. With this menu structure, arises a higher flexibility, which permits for example to bind switch-programs of the season 1 within the season 3 of the 9.-16. July.
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In this submenu are the actual settings of the different switching times taken. In the indicated table stands T for energy tariff, M1 until M4 for the different demand tariffs, R1 and R2 for the two output relays (as far as these functions are parameterised like this). The different energy and demand tariffs can now be assigned individually to the switching times and their validity (defines over the season and the day type). The following buttons are available: Release locks: The check of alphaSET, whether T1-T4, M1-M4 and relay 1/2 are valid is unmade. Recommendation: Let this checkbox always deactivated. Accept: The changes concerning the selected switching time are transferred into the table. New: A new switching time is transferred into the table. The time of an available entry must be blocked first to be able to carry out this function. Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table. Comment: To each season and to each day type, a time entry is generated automatically at 00:00 clock. The user has to indicate the corresponding energy and/or demand tariff.
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8.3.4 Holiday-list
Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock and there the register card Holidaylist.
Image 8-3-4: Holiday-list
All defined holidays are displayed in the table. With the pull-down-menu holiday list the selection of already recalculated holidays can be activated. The number of years, which should be calculated for each holiday, is indicated in the field "years". According to the number of the switching times and holidays, ca. 15 years can be saved in advance. With the check box cyclic one receives the possibility to define recurring holidays (e.g. 01.01. -> new year). If this option is not selected, one receives the possibility to indicate day, month and year of a fixed holiday (e.g. Easter Sunday).
The following buttons are available: Accept: The changes concerning the selected holiday are transferred into the table. New: A new holiday is transferred into the table. Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table.
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In this menu can the summer/winter time-switch either be deactivated, aligned at the EU standard or, in the setting "user defined", be defined in the indicated tables.
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Date of update The activation date (at 00:00) of the second tariff table has to be defined here.
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8.5 Times
Select via Modify the menu point Times. Different possibilities to change the time base or communication timeout are offered:
In this menu the user can define whether the network frequency or the quartz frequency is supposed to be used for the time of the internal real time clock of the meter. Notes: In general, the setting quartz is to be recommended because the quartz inserted are highly exact and temperature stable (< 5 ppm). Especially in use of a DCF-synchronization of the measuring period is it recommended to select the setting quartz. This is because the network frequency can vary and it can lead therefore to undesirable time set (in synchronization) with corresponding entries in the load profile. It is recommended to use line for meters that are not synchronized, because the temporal deviations are countervailed with the time. Therewith, the time doesnt run
away. Whether these parameters are set parameters or parameterisation parameters depends on the firmware version of the meter which works at the moment with the alphaSET: Until including FW version 3.05 these are parameterisation parameters, from FW version 4.00 these are set parameters.
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By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
In this menu the user can define the display scroll time and the timeout for the alternate mode. After the alternate time out exceeds the limit, the meter goes back automatically in the scroll mode.
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Notes: According the IEC1107 standard the maximum communication timeout between 2 characters is 1,5s. For GPRS application the maximum timeout between 2 characters has to be increased. The suggestion is to use in that case a timeout of 6s.
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In this menu, the possible sources for the triggering of a maximum demand reset can be released or blocked. Settings, which are not selectable, have a grey background. The day within a month, at which the maxima demand reset should take place, can be defined with the button every month on the... at 0.00 PM. Moreover the duration of the reset lock time can be adjusted. The reset lock time is only active by activation over the same reset lock source. By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
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The user has the possibility to configure one or two outputs of the meter, so that by exceeding of a specific demand threshold an output contact is opened and/or closed. The overload threshold 1 refers always to the measuring channel 1 of the meter. The overload 2 can be set on every defined measuring channel of the meter. At the start of a demand period, the output contact is either opened or closed (if it is parameterised). By exceeding the threshold the output contact is closed (opened). Starting with the FW version 4.40 it is additionally possible to enter a threshold value for the tan(phi). Note: The format of the overload threshold is the same as for the demand values. Up to FW version 4.00 only one overload threshold can be parameterised, since then two. Only since firmware 4.20 is it possible to configure overload threshold 2 freely.
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In this menu the start baud rate or either the maximum baud rate of the meter can be selected, separated between optical or electrical interface. Further baud rates can be selected by a click on the pull-down-arrows. With the FW version 4.40 of the A1500 a second electrical interface is available. For this case it is possible to set the priorities of this interfaces. Note: If the start baud rate of an interface in the meter is changed, the baud rate for the communication must be changed after writing into the meter, too. (See chapter 4.1 Communication).
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8.9 Synchronization
Select via Modify the menu point Synchronization.
Image 8-9-1: Synchronization
In this menu the mode of the demand period synchronisation as well as the synchronisation of the meter clock can be defined by using an integrated ripple receiver, an internal DCF77-clock or an external control input. The image offers the following adjustment possibilities: None To next interval: recommended if a control input (MPE Kl. 16) to the measuring period synchronization is used by an external synchronization pulse. To next minute: recommended with reservation if an externally produced DCF pulse is used by an external control input for the synchronization of the measuring period. With interval to reference-time: recommended in synchronization over ripple receiver. In selecting the point With interval to reference-time appears a menu, in which the reference time and the time window of the synchronization can be adjusted.
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Set date/time by DCF 77-antenna input: recommended by using the pulse input 1 as a DCF77 antenna input. (A DCF77antenna must be connected to the pulse input 1). By activation of this feature the internal meter clock will by synchronized every 5 minutes after a full hour, after power up or by activation of the meter test mode. Note: After activation of the DCF 77 antenna input the meter will generate a warning FF2 1000000 until a correct time/date information is decoded. A DCF77 decoding can be activated by a formatted command too. By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window. Note: DCF 77 decoding is available from meter with firmware version 4.00.
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In order to be able to build a battery into the meter subsequently, there is the possibility to change the default settings from supercap to battery. Note: This is first possible from FW version 4.00 of the meter. The rating plate of the meter must be removed to install the Battery.
With this menu it is possible to invert inputs and outputs by activating the checkboxes. This is possible with firmware version 4.30 and higher.
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In this menu you have the possibility to release the measurement of the power quality values, which can then be read over the service list or which or are available for the power quality profile.
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The following parameters can be assigned: Assignment of load profile channel number and quantity Storage type of every channel Average value over the period of the power quality data Minimum value inside the period of the power quality data Maximum value inside the period of the power quality data Duration of the load profile period (1..60min) Notes: The max. Duration of the load profile of the power quality data depends on the duration of the billing data load profile and cannot be changed in this menu. This duration depends on the measure period and the number of channels. The OBIS identifier for the load profile channels will be assigned automatically. The different power quality measurements have to be activated in the menu Release power quality values, to be used here.
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The following parameters can be assigned: Assignment of power quality data to a register Definition of a upper and / or lower limit Measuring interval (1..60min) The FW 5.10 and FW 4.40 offer additional features to observe the network regarding power quality issues. Therefore up to 18 different counters with up to 18 thresholds can be activated to detect the occurrence, if a power quality value is above or below a predefined threshold during a user programmable period (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10,12, 15,20, 30, 60 minutes). Furthermore 2 log file events and 2 relay contacts can be activated if 1 or more events will be above or below the predefined threshold. Additionally with the logic OR / AND operation you are able to combine the different information of the thresholds.
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8.13 Copper-/Iron-losses
In this menu the definitions for the transformer and line loss calculation can be configured. This feature is only supported with the FW 4.30 of the A1500 and A2500.
Image 8-12-1: Transformer and line losses
The following parameters can be assigned: Constant R of the transformer loss calculation Constant X of the line loss calculation Decimals for the transformer loss register Decimals for the line loss register To display the transformer and line loss register on the LCD or optical/electrical interface the value has to be assigned to the display list. For the right function you have to select your nominal voltage and current of your meter. The internal algorithm needs this information to calculate with the decimals the overflow boundary.
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8.14 Display
The parameter settings of the display are divided in two menu points. Service list Dispay parameter Note: With the FW version 4.20 a second settable display list (service list) was added to the meter.
This service list is additional to the alternate list. In the display of the meter you will find it via the symbol Abl-data. Basically the list is blocked, but can be released since firmware version 4.10 of the meter by selecting the checkbox "The service-list IS released. The handling of this service list is identical with chapter 8.14.2.1 Display list with the exception that there is no display of data in the scroll mode.
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Explanation: No.: Consecutive number (automatically set). Me: medium of the displayed value Ch channel number of the displayed value ID-Code: ODIS-ID (firmly assigned after standard) wU: Display with Unit (freely selectable) AM: Display in alternate mode (freely selectable) wP: Display with historical billing data (freely selectable) SP: Display (with historical values) in the display sequence (scroll-historicalValues) (freely selectable) D1: Display date/time in one line (firmly assigned through parameter set) op: Output over optical interface (freely selectable) el: Output over electrical interface (freely selectable) Description: Explanation to the display value The following buttons are required for changing the display table: Creating a new entry in the display table.
Copying of the marked area of the display table (also new entries can be generated on this basis) Takes the changes over into the indicated display table Automatic sorting of the table Deletes the marked display entry
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The register values with the associated IDs can be selected here. It is possible to chose scrollmode (SM), alternate mode (AM), the optical (OP) and/or electric interface (EL). The handling of this service list is identical with chapter 8.14.1 Service list with one addition: SM: Display in scroll-mode (freely selectable)
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8.14.2.2 General settings of the display Select via Modify the menu point Display parameter and there the register card Control.
Image 8-13-6: Settings of the display
In this menu you are able to set the following parameters: total number / number of digits / unit for the energy register data total number / number of digits / unit for the demand register data total number / number of digits / unit for the cumulative register data using medium&channel for OBIS identifier reading data with/without units time&date format
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8.14.2.3 Configuration of historical values Select via Modify the menu point Display parameter and there the register card Hist. Values.
Image 8-13-7: Configuration of historical values
In this menu can the maximum number of historical values and the number of values for the different medium (optical/electrical interface or alternate list) be defined.
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The user is able to select the measurement type: secondary or primary measurement. By
using the primary measurement the current and voltage transformer ratio is included in the energy and demand measurement results of the meter. Furthermore it is possible to define the pulse constant of the LED and the relay output of the meter. Additionally the pulse duration of the pulse output can be defined in multiple of 8ms.
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The user has, by standard, 1 pulse input at disposal (with disuse of the DCF-input). 2 further pulse inputs can be used if an optional conductor board is used in the meter. The inputs accord to the SO-standard. An own pulse constant can be assigned to the pulses of the pulse inputs. The summation of the input pulses is stored in a separate register and is included in the standard reading list of the meter. The following functions are available: Measuring period synchronization input, which must be controlled by a relay (Attention! No connection to 230V possible). Check of opening terminal cover (optional): A removing of the terminal cover can be detected with this input. A reed relay is positioned at the terminal cover, which bypasses the input. If the cover is removed, an entry in the log file occurs and the corresponding meter is incremented. A warning appears in the display, which can only be removed by using the interface. F.F.1: 00010000 Pulse input: pulse constants and number of decimals are freely selectable. Summation input for measuring block 3: The pulse input could be added to the register of measuring block 3. The pulse constant is freely selectable; measuring block 3 specifies the number of decimals. Note: Pulse input 1 can also be used as DCF-input and is then deactivated at this place.
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The final layout of the window depends on the configuration of the meter: How many and which measuring channels has the meter? Perhaps not all
channels shown above (=lines) are visible! Which Quantity can the meter measure? Perhaps not all quantities shown above (columns) are visible!
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How much place is yet available in the display table? Possibly is the number of the channals reduced for this reason. In the upper part of the form the assignment of the channels with the measuring quantity can be done. The OBIS identifier belonging to the measuring channel are adapted automatically (and automatically registered into the display table). Note: If the load profile should store energy register values the number of days of load profile is going down, because these values need more memory space. Memory Size of Load Profile: The Load profile Size for the billing data can be set here. According to VDEW Specifications at least 40 days are necessary. The remaining memory is available for the power quality monitoring. For more information see chapter 8.12.2
In addition to the standard logfile entries like power outage, power up, time&date change, etc. the user has the possibility to store the following events: Switching of energy and demand tariffs Single phase power outages Cover opening alarms
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In this menu the length of demand period can be defined in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. Further a choice of the detach time is possible, corresponding to the requests from 0 to 63 seconds. For the switching of demand and energy you are able to select , if it should be done immediately or delayed
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Separate access matrix for Optical interface Electrical interface 1 Electrical interface 2 (if available) Select via Modify the menu point Meter Access Rights:
Image 8-17-1: Matrix 1
With this function the meter has 3 passwords. To get into this menu you have to type in the password 3. You get a list of all functions of the meter and you are able to decide which access each function will get, even for each interface.
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Image 8-17-1: Matrix 2
If you set a cross, you have access with the right password / set mode / para button. Note: If you dont set a cross at the passwords row, you dont have access at all. In the following statement you see the logical interconnection of the passwords, set mode and para button. This icon sets the crosses of the matrix back to the factory settings.
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8.21 Passwords
With the FW 4.40 (A1500), FW 5.20(A1350) and FW 7.00(A220) the meter offers an advanced access protection with up to 3 user passwords. Select via Modify the menu point Passwords:
Image 8-17-1: Passwords change 1
To get into this menu to change the password you have fist to type in the password 3.
Image 8-17-1: Passwords change 2
Here you are able to change all passwords of the meter. To download the changes to the meter you have to secure, that you have the access rights to do this. You can check this in the access matrix:
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With this menu, formatted commands can be sent at the meter. It is distinguished in: Set commands (with use of a password) Set meter date / time Read / Set Date / Time (VDEW) Read / Set pulse constants Set outputs Activate DCF clock Reset demand Maxima (W1 command) Reset demand Maxima (E2 command)
Reset meter error state Reset power quality monitoring Reset Power Quality Supervision Counter Reset power loss power Reset terminal open counter Parameterisation commands (with use of a password and the parameterisation switch) Reset register Set register values (pulse inputs) Reset load profile and log file Note to the user profile "Railway": The meter command Set train code is supported additionally in the user profile Railway.
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In this menu date and time of the meter can be changed. The date is divided into day, month and year, the time into hour, minute and second. Furthermore is it possible to send the current time of the PC to the meter. Use manually edited time The stored PC time is sent to the meter. Use actual PC time The current PC time is sent to the meter. The clock keeps running invisible if changes in the time window are done. The button Set accepts the adjusted data and the button "Cancel" ignores the last command and leads back to the main menu. Note: The Offset of the data transmission time of about 4 seconds is considered automatically. This process is realized with the W2-command.
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In this menu, date/time can be read and/or set in accordance with VDEW-requirements (W5command) by using the R5- or W5 command. For further information see chapter 9.1 Set meter date/time.
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In this menu, the pulse constants for outputs for the LED and the electronic outputs of the meter can be changed with use of the certified log file. Therefore the actual constant will be
read, changed and downloaded to the meter. In the log file the change will be registered with time / date stamp and with old and new constants. The actual pulse constant is additionally displayed in the display. Note: The meter will accept this command only in the case if the certified log file is enabled.
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After receiving this command the meter will activate the DCF77 decoding at once. Otherwise it will be done only every 5 min after a full hour, or after a power up. You have to guarantee for the execution of this command that the pulse input of the meter is released for the DCF-decoding. For further information see chapter 8.9 Synchronization. Note: The DCF77 function of the meter possesses the following characteristics: The acceptance of the DCF time follows only after a correct decoding from 2 behind another following correct time telegrams The decoding of time & date follows after power up or after every 5 min after each full hour. With an incorrect decoding a warning message appears on the display, which is automatically deleted with the next correct decoded telegram.
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With yes the meter will directly execute a demand reset, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu, which shows all actual data of energy and demand measurement as historical data.
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With yes the error state of the meter will be resetted, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. Note: The parameterisation mode is left with this command. Fatal fault messages cannot be put back thereby!
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With yes the load profile of the power quality quantities of the meter will be resetted, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. The load profile for the billing data is not influenced thereby.
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With yes the following counters (if parameterised in the meter) will be resetted, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. C7.0 Number of total power losses C7.1 Number of power losses in phase 1 C7.2 Number of power losses in phase 2 C7.3 Number of power losses in phase 3 C.52 Beginning date of the last total power loss C.53 Beginning time of the last total power loss C.54 End date of the last total power loss C.55 End time of the last total power loss C.56 Total duration of all power losses in minutes
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With yes all will this counter be resetted, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu.
With yes all register values of the meter will be resetted, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. Note: The parameterisation button must be pressed, before this function can be executed.
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The initial condition of the pulse register can be set with this menu point. The meter accepts this command only if the pulse inputs are defined as set parameters. The meter has no notarisation in this case.
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With yes is load profile and logbook reset, no causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. Note: The parameterisation switch must be pressed, before this function can be executed.
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In this menu, the duration of LCR-mode is specified in minutes. The values of 1 to 255 minutes are allowed whereby the selection of 255 minutes means, that the optical interface is uninterrupted connected with the integrated ripple receiver (e.g. status recording with LCRSET or SCAN). The LCR-mode serves for the communication of the internal ripple receiver over the optical interface. The meter is switched in the LCR-mode for the selected time by activation of the button OK, that means, that over the optical interface can directly be communicated with the LCR. The communication with the LCR module of the meter can now take place by the parametrization software of the receiver (CFIG, LCRset). The LCR mode can be left by long pressing of the function key (> 5 s) before the end of the selected duration. The menu is left with Cancel. Remark: LCR = load control receiver or ripple receiver.
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11 Test
Select the menu point Test.
Image 11-1: Test Menu
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11.2 Power-Quality
Select via Test the menu point power quality.
Image 11-2: Power quality
In this menu the service list or the register data list which includes the instantaneous values of mains quantities like current, voltage, etc. can be readout automatically in a predefined time interval. It is to be regarded that the register- or service list must contain the corresponding data. The missing values are marked with ? in the preceding example. One has the possibility to read the data per button or per an automatic reading with specification of the read cycles in seconds.
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Image 11-3: Power quality
The OBIS-identifiers can be adjusted via Options. The nominal for voltage and current can furthermore be changed, in order to standardize the diagram correlatively. With the register card print it is possible to configure the print out of the graphic.
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With the test mode, the meter can be transferred occasionally into certain conditions in order to accelerate calibration sequences. Herewith, tariff sources can be changed or tariffs can be given directly. The pulse constants can furthermore be set to the maximal possible value, and the LED of the meter can be assigned to a measuring size. Parameterised delays are cancelled in this mode. The original settings are reconstructed after leaving the test mode. Note: The test mode is first active, if the settings were written into the meter. The command reset test mode must be sent before leaving the test mode. Alternatively to this the field test mode can be deactivated in the Test mode checkbox.
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Read settings for test mode Set test mode Send commands to meter: To simplify the test and/or the leaving of the test mode, a defined command sequence can be sent to the meter. Leave this window
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Select the menu point Modem.
Image 12-1: Menu Modem
The actual settings of the alphaSET for the communication of a meter over a telephone modem are made over the menu Extras - Options, see chapter 4.2 Modem (connect time, initialisation string, local loop, phone number).
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This menu shows a window in which the stored phone numbers are itemized. Following settings can be selected and/or changed: Phone number, local loop, description (free text selectable), IEC 1107 address. The following chars are permitted by entering the phone number: all numbers, / , -.
Note: If you want to update alphaSET and would like to keep your phone book, you should perform this process previously.
12.2 Hang up
The phone connection with the selected modem ends with this activation.
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Does the called modem answer? Does the meter send data (see communication) ? Is the used utility-password correct ? Is the entered data format correct (7,E,1 ; 8,N,1) ?
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13 Extras
13.1 Restrict menu system
Select via Extras the menu point Restrict menu system:
Image 13-1: Menu - Restrict menu system 1 Image 13-1: Menu - Restrict menu system 2
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Now you are able to select with the crosses at the left hand side, if you want to have this menu in your new alphaSET version or not. With OK you get an information, where the new version is stored and you just have to burn this on a CD.
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NSTALLATION
SELECT DESTINATION
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3-3-7: I
NSTALLATION
PHONE BOOK
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3-3-8: I
NSTALLATION
-P
ROGRESS
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3-3-9: SETUP
SUCCESSFULL
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3-3-10: S
TART
LANGUAGE
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3-3-11: S
TART
OLD SETTINGS
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3-4-1: I
NPUT
USER
PROFILE
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3-4-2: U
SER PROFILE
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3-5-1: I
NFORMATION SCREEN
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4-1-1: S
ETTINGS
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4-1-2: S
ETTINGS
AT USER PROFILE
"R
AILWAY
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4-2-1: S
ETTINGS
REGISTER CARD
M
ODEM
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4-3-1: S
ETTINGS
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4-4-1: S
ETTINGS
REGISTER CARD
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5-0-1: S
ETTINGS
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5-1-1: S
ETTINGS
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5-4-1: U
TILITY PASSWORD FOR COMMUNICATION
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6-1-1 R
EAD REGISTER
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6-3-1: R
EAD METER CONFIGURATION
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6-5-1: R
EAD POWER QUALITY MONITORING
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6-5-1: G
RAPHICAL DATA OF POWER QUALITY MONITORING
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6-6-2: D
ATA FROM LOGFILE
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6-7: R
EAD METER ERROR STATUS
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6-8-1: R
EAD COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
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7-1-1: F
ILE
-R
EAD PARAMETER
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7-4-1: D
ATA TRANSFER
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8-0: M
ENU POINT
M
ODIFY
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8-1-1: I
DENTIFICATIONS
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8-2-1: T
ARIFF SOURCE UP TO
FW 4.01.......................................................................................................... 53 I
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8-3-1: M
ENU
S
WITCH POINT CLOCK
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8-3-3: S
WITCHING TIMES
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8-3-4: H
OLIDAY
LIST
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8-3-5: S
UMMER
/
WINTER TIME SWITCH
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8-4-1: S
ECOND TARIFF TABLE
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8-5-1: R
EAL TIME CLOCK
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8-5-2: D
ISPLAY TIMEOUTS
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8-5-3: GPRS
COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT
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8-6-1: D
EMAND RESET
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8-7-1: O
VERLOAD THRESHOLD
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8-8-1: B
AUD RATE
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8-9-1: S
YNCHRONIZATION
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8-10-1: B
ACKUP TIME OF REAL TIME CLOCK
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8-10-1: B
ACKUP TIME OF REAL TIME CLOCK
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8-11-1: R
ELEASE POWER QUALITY VALUES
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8-11-2: P
OWER QUALITY MONITORING DATA
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8-11-3: P
OWER QUALITY MONITORING
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8-12-1: T
RANSFORMER AND LINE LOSSES
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8-13-1: S
ERVICE LIST
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8-13-4: D
ISPLAY LIST
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8-13-6: S
ETTINGS OF THE DISPLAY
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8-13-7: C
ONFIGURATION OF HISTORICAL VALUES
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8-14-1: T
RANSFORMER RATIO
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8-15-1: P
ULSE INPUTS
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8-16-1: L
OAD PROFILE PARAMETER
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8-16-2: L
OG FILE
PARAMETER
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8-17-1: M
EASURING
E
NERGY
/D
EMAND
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8-17-1: M
ATRIX
1 ......................................................................................................................................... 83 I
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8-17-1: M
ATRIX
2 ......................................................................................................................................... 84 I
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8-17-1: P
ASSWORDS CHANGE
1..................................................................................................................... 85 I
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8-17-1: P
ASSWORDS CHANGE
2..................................................................................................................... 85 I
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9-1: M
ENU
M
ETER COMMANDS
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9-2: M
ETER
DATE
/
TIME
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9-3: R
EAD
/S
ET DATE
/
TIME
(VDEW)............................................................................................................. 88 I
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9-4: S
ETTING OF PULSE CONSTANTS
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9-4: S
ET OUTPUTS
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9-5: R
EAD OUT
DCF
CLOCK
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9-6: R
ESET DEMAND MAXIMA
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9-7: R
ESET METER ERROR STATE
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9-8: R
ESET POWER QUALITY MONITORING
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9-9: R
ESET POWER LOSS COUNTER
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9-10: R
ESET TERMINAL OPEN COUNTER
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9-11: R
ESET REGISTER
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9-12: S
ET REGISTER VALUES
(
PULSE INPUTS
)................................................................................................ 97 I
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9-13: R
ESET LOAD PROFILE
+
LOGBOOK
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10-1: S
WITCH TO RIPPLE RECEIVER
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11-1: T
EST
M
ENU
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11-2: P
OWER QUALITY
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11-3: P
OWER QUALITY
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11-5: T
EST MODE
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12-1: M
ENU
M
ODEM
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12-2: P
HONE BOOK
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12-3: S
AVE PHONE BOOK
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13-1: M
ENU
-R
ESTRICT MENU SYSTEM
1.................................................................................................... 108 I
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13-1: M
ENU
-R
ESTRICT MENU SYSTEM
2.................................................................................................... 108 I
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13-1: M
ENU
-R
ESTRICT MENU SYSTEM
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