AlphaSET User Manual GBR

alphaSET
Reading and Configuration tool
Instruction manual
Version: 2.07.00
Date: 8 June 2009
Document name: alphaset_user_manual_GBR.doc
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1 Overview
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............................................................................ 14
3.4.1 First start after installation .................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 User-profile .......................................................................................................... 16
3.4.3 Use of the software ............................................................................................. 18
3.5 Indication of the software version ................................................................................. 21
4 User settings ................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Communication ............................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Files ............................................................................................................................. 24
4.3 Read register / log files................................................................................................. 25
4.4 General Settings........................................................................................................... 26
4.5 User language .............................................................................................................. 27
4.6 IEC 1107-Address ........................................................................................................ 28
4.7 Change utility password ............................................................................................... 29
4.8 Password ..................................................................................................................... 30
5 Read meter data .............................................................................................................. 31
5.1 Read register list .......................................................................................................... 31
5.2 Read service list ........................................................................................................... 32
5.3 Read settings ............................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Read load profile .......................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data ................................................................... 37
5.5 Read power quality monitoring ..................................................................................... 40
5.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data................................................................ 41
5.6 Read log file ................................................................................................................. 42
5.7 Read log file 2 .............................................................................................................. 44
5.8 Read meter error status................................................................................................ 45
5.8.1 Errors + Warnings................................................................................................ 45
5.8.2 Power Quality Supervision ................................................................................... 46
5.8.3 Error Messages ................................................................................................... 47
5.8.4 Status Messages ................................................................................................. 48
5.8.5 Print ..................................................................................................................... 49
5.8.6 Options ................................................................................................................ 50
5.9 Read communication protocol ...................................................................................... 51
6 Configuration of the meter ............................................................................................. 52
6.1 Open a parameter file................................................................................................... 52
6.2 Save a parameter set ................................................................................................... 53
6.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file ................................................... 54
6.3.1 Switch point clock ................................................................................................ 54
6.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID) ................................................................................... 54
6.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID) ............................................... 55
6.4 Modify parameters........................................................................................................ 56
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7 Change of meter configuration ...................................................................................... 57

7.1 Identifications ............................................................................................................... 58
7.2 Tariff source ................................................................................................................. 60
7.3 Switch point clock......................................................................................................... 61
7.3.1 Day type .............................................................................................................. 61
7.3.2 Season change.................................................................................................... 62
7.3.3 Tariff switch table................................................................................................. 63
7.3.4 Holiday-list ........................................................................................................... 64
7.3.5 Daylight saving time............................................................................................. 65
7.4 Switch point clock (Update) .......................................................................................... 66
7.4.1 Day type .............................................................................................................. 66
7.5 Times ........................................................................................................................... 67
7.5.1 Source of Times................................................................................................... 67
7.5.2 Display Timeouts ................................................................................................. 68
7.5.3 Communication Timeouts .................................................................................... 69
7.6 Demand reset............................................................................................................... 70
7.7 Demand overload ......................................................................................................... 71
7.7.1 Load limitation...................................................................................................... 71
7.7.2 Demand overload ................................................................................................ 72
7.7.3 Threshold value tan(phi) ...................................................................................... 72
7.8 Baud rate...................................................................................................................... 73
7.9 DLMS Parameters........................................................................................................ 74
7.10 Synchronization.......................................................................................................... 75
7.11 Backup time of the real time clock .............................................................................. 77
7.12 Inverting Inputs/Outputs ............................................................................................. 78
7.13 Power quality.............................................................................................................. 79
7.13.1 Release of power quality functionality .................................................................. 79
7.13.2 Load profile of power quality data ........................................................................ 80
7.13.3 Power Quality Monitoring ..................................................................................... 81
7.14 Copper-/Iron-losses .................................................................................................... 82
7.15 Meter Access Rights................................................................................................... 83
7.16 Display ....................................................................................................................... 85
7.16.1 Service list ........................................................................................................... 85
7.16.2 Display parameter................................................................................................ 87
7.17 Pulse constants .......................................................................................................... 90
7.18 Pulse inputs................................................................................................................ 91
7.18.1 Pulse inputs tabs. ................................................................................................ 91
7.18.2 Summation tab..................................................................................................... 92
7.19 Load profile / logfile - parameter ................................................................................. 93
7.19.1 Load profile – parameter ...................................................................................... 93
7.19.2 Log file –parameters ............................................................................................ 95
7.20 Energy / Demand measuring ...................................................................................... 96
7.21 Passwords.................................................................................................................. 97
7.22 Show settings ............................................................................................................. 98
8 Formatted Meter Commands.......................................................................................... 99
8.1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command .............................................................. 100
8.2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command .................................................. 101
8.3 Setting of pulse constants .......................................................................................... 102
8.4 Setting of outputs ....................................................................................................... 103
8.5 Control of Disconnect Relay ....................................................................................... 104
8.6 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding ......................................................................... 105
8.7 Reset maximum demand (W1 or E2).......................................................................... 106
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8.8 Reset meter error status............................................................................................. 107

8.9 Reset power quality monitoring .................................................................................. 108
8.10 Reset power quality supervision counter .................................................................. 109
8.11 Reset power-loss counter ......................................................................................... 110
8.12 Reset terminal cover open counter ........................................................................... 111
8.13 Reset register ........................................................................................................... 112
8.14 Set register values (pulse inputs).............................................................................. 113
8.15 Reset load profile + logbook ..................................................................................... 114
9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR).................................................................................. 115
10 Test .............................................................................................................................. 116
10.1 Read meter error ...................................................................................................... 117
10.2 Power-Quality........................................................................................................... 118
10.2.1 Main display....................................................................................................... 118
10.2.2 Options .............................................................................................................. 119
10.2.3 Print ................................................................................................................... 120
10.3 Test mode ................................................................................................................ 121
10.4 Communication Protocol .......................................................................................... 123
11 Modem ......................................................................................................................... 124
11.1 Phone Book.............................................................................................................. 125
11.1.1 Phone book part 1.............................................................................................. 125
11.1.2 Phone book part 2.............................................................................................. 126
11.1.3 Phone book part 3.............................................................................................. 128
11.2 Hang up.................................................................................................................... 129
11.3 Dial-up doesn’t work! What to do? ............................................................................ 130
12 Extras ........................................................................................................................... 131
12.1 Construction of a restricted menu system................................................................. 131
13 Help .............................................................................................................................. 134
13.1 User manual alphaSet .............................................................................................. 134
13.2 How to use the new phone book............................................................................... 134
13.3 AlphaSet Release-notes........................................................................................... 135
13.4 About alphaSet......................................................................................................... 135
14 Image index ................................................................................................................. 136
1 Overview
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
• AEM550
• A220
• AS220 / AS253
• AS1253
• A1350
• A1440
• A1500
• A2500
1.2 Document history
Version Valid up to Valid up to Changes Date Author

alphaSET FW-Version
version
2.01.00 3.03-xx 4.10 - Initial Version 30.10.2002 Thomasberger

2.02.00 3.04-xx 4.20 - Adaptations to FW 20.08.2003 Dr. Eisenbeiß
4.20
2.03.00 3.06-xx 4.20 and 5.00 - Adaptations to FW 24.02.2004 A. Aching
5.00
2.04.00 3.09-xx 4.30 and 5.10 - Adaptations to FW 12.05.2005 Dr. Eisenbeiß
4.30 and 5.10
2.05.00 3.12-xx 4.40, 5.30, - Adaption to FW 4.40, 11.10.2006 H.Thomasberger
7.00 5.20, 5.30, 7.00
2.06.00 3.15-xx 4.50, - Adaption to A1440, 12.12.2008 H.Thomasberger
7.00,9.00 AS253 and AS1253
2.07.00 3.15-xx 4.50, 7.00, - Adaption to FW 9.20, 13.05.2009 C. Lopez
9.20, 8.10 8.10 H.Thomasberger
L. Claus
2 Referenced documents
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

Zählerstandsübertragung, Tarif- und Last- DIN EN 62056-21 01.03
steuerung;
Datenübertragung für festen und mobilen Anschluß
Elektronische Elektrizitätszähler VDEW-Lastenheft 12.97
V2.0
3 Introduction / brief description

The following section should help to clear basic questions to the alphaSET tool:
• What is the alphaSET tool ?

• What are the system requirements for the use of this software ?
• How do I install this software ?
• What must I do if I would like to update this software ?
• How do I start the software ?
• What will I see, if I start the software ?
• How do I find out, which user profile may execute which action?
• How do I find out, which software version I use ?
• How do I set a password for the communication with the meter?
Additional information:
For additional information please refer to the product descriptions of the alpha meters (2
Referenced documents).
3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ?

The alphaSET tool is a Windows based software to read the data of the alpha meters
AEM 500 / ARM 500 / AEM 550 / A220 / AS220 / AS253 / AS1253 / A1350 / A1440 / A1500
and A2500 (register, load profile, log book, etc.). Different parameters like “setting” and
“parametrization” parameters can be changed according to user's profile. “Setting parameter”
is those attitudes, which can be changed without breaking the certification seal. To get an
access to the “parameterisation 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, Windows 2000 and Windows Vista
3.2 System requirements

Subsequet are the requirements for the use of the alphaSET software listed:
• IBM PC or compatible PC with 800 MHz Pentium or higher with the following equipment:
- ≥ 16 MB RAM
- CD ROM disk drive
- at least one free, serial interface (COM1 to COM16)
- ≥ 50 MByte free hard disk memory
• Hardware components for communication
- IEC 61107-compatible optical probe for the optical interface
- CL0 Converter and RS232 cable for the electric interface (CL0-Interface)
- RS232 cable for the RS232 interface (optional)
• Windows 2000 / NT / XP / Vista
• Monitor with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixel
3.3 Installation / Update of alphaSET

You require administrator rights on your PC for the installation of this software-tool.
Further it is urgently recommended that you close all windows programs, before starting the
setup. Insert the CD-Rom with the product information and tools from ELSTER to your CD-
ROM-drive. Automatically the following menu is displayed. Please select your language and
then press the button “alpha meter”.
Image 3.3-1: Installation – choose alpha meter
Select in the section AlphaSET the button “Installation”.
Image 3.3-2: Installation – choose installation

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

Choose the button “next”.
Image 3.3-5: Installation – information2
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.
Image 3.3-7: Installation - phone book
You should only secure your phone book, if you have one, created from alphaSET-version
below 3.13. Further information in chapter 13.2
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. Then the program will ask you to restart your computer.
Image 3.3-9: SETUP Complete
Normally it is NOT necessary, to restart the PC. After successful installation a message from
SETUP appears.
Image 3.3-10: SETUP successful
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
3.4 Start of the software and user-profile

To start the alphaSET tool software:
• Chose in the Windows Start Menu > Programs > alphaSET > alphaSET
• Or click on the Icon on your desktop
To close the software choose File -> Quit
3.4.1 First start after installation
With the first start after installation of the alphaset sofware the following window will be
displayed:
Image 3.4-11: Start - language
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.
Image 3.4-10: Start – old settings

3.4.2 User-profile
Normally, alphaSET starts with the menu of the profiles, e.g.:
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 Overview of user profile functionality
alphaSET Software functions
Power Quality
Meter reader
Certification
Installation
MODEM
Utility
Read Meter
Read register X X X X X X
Read load profile X X X X X X
Read logfile X X X X X X
Read meter configuration X X X X X X
Read meter error X X X X X X
Read service list X X X X X X
Read power quality monitoring X X X X X X
Change of parameters
Change utility password X X X
File / read parameter X X X X
File with parameter -> meter X X X X
Identifications X X X
Tariff source X X X X
Switch point clock X X X X
Times X X X
Demand reset X X X
Overload threshold X X X
Baud rate X X X
Synchronization X X X
Power Quality X X X X
Pulse inputs X X X
Backup time of real time clock X X X
Service List X X X X
Display parameter X X X
Pulse constants X X
Load-profile / logbook – parameter X X
Measuring energy / demand X X X
Read/ Set pulse constants X X X
Meter commands
Set meter date/time X X X X X
Read/set date/time X X X X X
Read out DCF clock X X X X X
Reset demand maxima X X X X X
Reset meter error state X X X X X
Reset power-loss counter X X X
Reset register X X X
Reset load-profile and logbook X X X
General
Switch to ripple receiver mode X X X X X
Test mode X X X
Communications protocols X X X
Image 3.4-2: User profile
3.4.3 Use of the software
After the selection of the user profile the alphaSET opening screen appears.
Title bar
Menu bar
Icon bar
Image 3.4-3: Opening screen
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.
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 power quality monitoring
Read logfile
Read meter configuration
Write “Setting and parametrization”

parameter to the meter
Set meter date/time

Demand reset
Reset meter error state
Reset register
Reset load profile and logbook
Read meter error
Activate test mode
Open communication protocol
...about alphaSet
3.5 Indication of the software version

To get information about the applied software version, select via “Help” the menu item "about
alphaSET ... " or click on the following icon:
This command opens a window with the data about the program alphaSET and its version.
Image 3.5-1: Information screen

4 User settings
4 User settings
In this chapter the options for the user settings are described. You find these settings via the
menu item “Extras”.
4.1 Communication
Select via „Extras“ the menu item „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 free 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 while the alphaSET-session.
• 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 62056-
21.
• 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.
4 User settings
• Suppression of optical reflexion

With this option a lack of the suppression of optical reflexion of the probe according to hard-
ware 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.
4 User settings
4.2 Files
Select via „Extras“ the menu item „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 4.2-1: Settings – register card files

4 User settings
4.3 Read register / log files

Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“, there the register card „Register/Load Profile“.
Image 4.3-1: Settings – register/load profile tab
• Read register
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 4.2 “Files“).
Release readout of eHz

If the new eHz (electronic residential 3-phase meter) should be readout this checkbox has to
be selected.
Load profile
Don’t 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.
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.
4 User settings
4.4 General Settings

Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“, there the register card „General“.
Image 4.4-1: Settings – register card general
• 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 7 “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.
4 User settings
4.5 User language

Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“, there the register card „Language“.
Image 4.5-1: Settings – register card language
Note:
In order to activate all language changes, you should quit alphaSET and restart it after a
language change.
4 User settings
4.6 IEC 1107-Address

Select via „Extras“ the menu item „ IEC1107 address “.
Image 4.6-1: IEC 1107-Address
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.
4 User settings
4.7 Change utility password

Select via “Extras” the menu item “Change utility password”
Image 4.7-1: Utility password for communication
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.
4 User settings
4.8 Password
Select via “Extras” the menu item “Options”, there the register card “Password”.
The administrator of alphaSET can set different Passwords in order to protect the different
versions of alphaSET. With this function all alphaSET users can have their own version on
alphaSET with different permissions.
Image 4.8-1: Password settings
.
5 Read meter data
5 Read meter data

You should first check the communication. The command “read register” is the simplest way to
do it. If this doesn’t work, please check the settings of alphaSET, see chapter 4 “User
settings”.
5.1 Read register list

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read register“ or the following icon:
Image 5.1-1 Read register
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 4.3 “Read register / log files”), 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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5.2 Read service list

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read service list “or the following icon:
Image 5.2-1: Read service list
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 7.16.1

5 Read meter data
5.3 Read settings

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read settings“ or the following icon:
Image 5.3-1: Read meter configuration
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 item “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.
5 Read meter data
5.4 Read load profile

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read load profile“, or the following icon:
Image 5.4-1: 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.
5 Read meter data
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)
• Status of the saved measuring periods.
Image 5.4-2: Data of load profile
The status-announcement is shortened, if several channels are parameterised, in

accordance with:
FE: Fatal fault

CS: Backup time of real time clock exhausted
MD: Measuring period disturbed (shorter measuring period)
SC: Season change
RS: Reset
CC: Device clock
PU: Power return
PF: Power failure
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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 0.
5.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data
With the selection “show load profile” you get the data of the meter in a table and additionally a
button to show this information graphically.
With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly the following picture.
Image 5.4-3: Graphical data of load profile

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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.
Image 5.4-4: Table settings 1
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 5.4-5: Table settings 2

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5.5 Read power quality monitoring

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read power quality monitoring“ or the following icon:
Image 5.5-1: Read power quality monitoring
The power quality profile of the meter can be read with this command.
Structure and function mode are identically to chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht
gefunden werden. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.” .
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5.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data
With the selection “Show power quality monitoring” you get the data of the meter in a table and
additionally a button to show this information graphically.
With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly this following picture.
Image 5.5-2: Graphical data of power quality monitoring
Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 5.4.1 “Graphical display of load profile
data”.
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5.6 Read log file

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read log file“ or the following icon:
Image 5.6-1: Read logfile
Structure and function mode are identically to chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht
gefunden werden. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.”.
The representation of the logfile contains the date, the time and the event.
According to the parametrization of the meter, one receives following entries:
• Power failure (3-phase or per phase)

• Power return (3-phase or per phase)
• Adjusting the time
• 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 5.6-2: Data from logfile

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5.7 Read log file 2

Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read log file 2“.
With FW 5.20 of the A1350 and FW 7.00 of the A220 a second log file can be activated in the
meter. In that case the following last 30 events can be read with alphaSET:
• Changes parameters (changes of meter configuration)
• Reset Register
• Reset load profile + logbook
• Reset power quality monitoring
Image 5.7-1: Data from logfile 2

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5.8 Read meter error status

Select via „Test“ the menu item „Read meter error“ or the following icon:
5.8.1 Errors + Warnings
Image 5.8-1: Read meter error status
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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5.8.2 Power Quality Supervision
To check the Power Quality Supervision upper and lower limits.
Image 5.8-2: Power Quality Supervision

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5.8.3 Error Messages
To read the errors from the registers.
Image 5.8-3: Read meter error messages

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5.8.4 Status Messages
This tab shows the status of the resources of the meter. The blue box indicates that the
resource is not used, and the yellow box indicates that the resource is already in use.
Image 5.8-4: Read meter status messages

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5.8.5 Print
In the “Print” card, are configured the settings for printing. The 4 cards described before can
be printed: Errors + Warnings, Power Quality Supervision, Error Messages and the Status
Messages.
Image 5.8-5: Set Print configuration

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5.8.6 Options
The options for visualizing the errors and warnings can be set in this card.
• Read error+status out of meter classes and registers. Reads both options of error +
warnings from the meter. To read with this option, the user password is required.
• Read error+status only out of meter classes. Reads only the error and status from the
classes. It also requires user password
• Read error+status only out of the registers. To make this reading, the user password is
not needed.
Image 5.8-6: Read meter error+status, Options

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5.9 Read communication protocol

Select via „test“ the menu item „Communication protocol“ or the following icon:
If you choose this menu item, you can see the protocol of the last communication between
alphaSET and the meter.
Image 5.9-1: Read communication protocol
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.
6 Configuration of the meter
6.1 Open a parameter file

Select via „File“ the menu item „Read parameter“ or the following icon:
If you choose this menu item, you can open the following files directly:
Image 6.1-1: File - Read parameter

6.2 Save a parameter set

Select via „File“ the menu item „Save“ or the following icon:
This command enables the saving of the reading data over a dialogue window.
• Parameter file: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.par”.
• Register content: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.rg”.
• Load profile content: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.lp”.
• Log file entries: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.log”.
• Switch programs: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.uhr”.
Comment:
You can only save, if you have previously read the corresponding data. (Screen display).
6.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file

Select via „File“ the menu item „ File with parameter -> meter “.
Image 6.3-1: File with parameter ->meter
6.3.1 Switch point clock

With this menu, the settings of the switch point clock can be loaded out of a switch program-
file (ending: „.uhr“) and will be sent into the meter.
The Utility password is required before the start of the communication.
Note: The internal structure of the Switch point clock remained in the „A1500“ or “A1350”
same as in the „AEM500“ meter. If the file, that is to be loaded to the meter, contains only one
switch point clock, the obligatory check of the firmware version is cancelled. Therewith can
even “old” switch point clock programs be loaded without problem to the new meter.
It is to be respected generally on that, which the day types, the energy tariffs and the
maximum tariffs of the meter also agree with the switch point clock program.
6.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID)

With this menu all setting parameters (parameters which can be changed without breaking the
certification seal), except password and identification, can be loaded of a parameter file
(ending: „.par“) and be sent to the meter. After input of the file name, a window, in which date
6.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID)

Icon in the icon bar:
With this menu, all setting and parameter-parameters (except password and identification) can
be loaded of a parameter file (ending: „.par“) and be sent to the meter. After input of the file
name, a window, in which date and time are indicated, appears. After confirming with „OK“, the
utility password is queried before the data are loaded into the meter.
Comment:
The parametrization-button must be pressed previously before the programming of the meter
starts.
6.3.3.1 Parameter-file WITHOUT calibration-data (without PW + ID)
This menu item is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER. Here are all
parameters (class 0 to 6) of the meter (except password and identification) are written, only
the calibration-data remain unchanged.
This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires no renewed
calibration of the meter.
6.3.3.2 Parameter-file WITH calibration-data (without PW + ID)

This menu item is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER. Here are all
parameters of the meter (except password and identification) written, also the calibration-data
are changed. This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires a
new calibration of the meter.
6.4 Modify parameters

With the menu item „Modify“ parameters of a meter or a file can be changed, saved, and
loaded again into the meter.
This menu item is first visible, if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. ”Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte
nicht gefunden werden.”), or a file was loaded directly (see chapter 6.1 “Open a parameter
file”).
The menu items in the upper section are setting parameters. The menu items in the lower
section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation
button.
After an alteration, you have to confirm the respective menu item with „OK“ in order to send
these new parameters to the meter. The following query appears:
Image 6.4-1: 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.
7 Change of meter configuration

Select the menu item „Modify”.
Image 7-0: Menu item „Modify“
This menu item is first visible if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte
nicht gefunden werden.”) or a parameter set was read by a file.
The menu items in the upper section are setting parameters. The menu items 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.
7.1 Identifications
Select via „Modify“ the menu item “Identifications“.
Image 7.1-1: Identifications
The following parameters can be modified in this window:

• Utility password 1
• Utility-identification #1
• IEC 1107-identification (=Answer of the meter on the request telegram)
e.g. : read register S: 13:36:29,09 -- /?!<CR><LF>
E: 13:36:30,43 -- /ABB5\@V4.10 <CR><LF>
S: 13:36:30,64 -- <ACK>050<CR><LF>
E: 13:36:31,17 -- <STX>1-1:F.F(00000000)<CR><LF>
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.
7.2 Tariff source

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Tariff source“.
Image 7.2-1: Tariff source up to FW 4.01
Image 7.2-2: Tariff source from FW 4.10
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
menu. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
7.3 Switch point clock

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“.
The settings of the switch point clock in the meter can be indicated and changed here.
7.3.1 Day type
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „day type”.
Image 7.3-1: Menu Switch point clock
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 7-
segment-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 season-
definitions.
menu.
„Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
7.3.2 Season change
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Season change”.
Image 7.3-2: Season change
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.
7.3.3 Tariff switch table
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Tariff switch table”.
Image 7.3-3: Switching times
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.
7.3.4 Holiday-list
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ and there the register card „Holiday-
list”.
Image 7.3-4: 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.
7.3.5 Daylight saving time
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Daylight saving time”.
Image 7.3-5: Summer/winter time switch
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.
7.4 Switch point clock (Update)

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock (Update)“.
A second switch point clock can be defined in the meter (with FW 5.10 of A1350, FW 7.00 of
A220 and the FW of AS220/AS253/AS1253/A1440.). At a predefined date the second tariff
table will be activated and valid for the rest of the time. All data have to be defined in the same
way as the first switch timetable.
7.4.1 Day type
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock (Update)“ -> „day type”.
Image 7.4-1: Second tariff table
Date of update
The activation date (at 00:00) of the second tariff table has to be defined here.
7.5 Times
Select via „Modify“ the menu item “Times”. Different possibilities to change the time base or
communication timeout are offered:
7.5.1 Source of Times
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Source of time”.
Image 7.5-1: Real time clock
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 doesn’t “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.
menu.
7.5.2 Display Timeouts
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Display Times”.
Image 7.5-2: Display timeouts
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.
7.5.3 Communication Timeouts
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Communication Times”.
Image 7.5-3: GPRS communication timeout
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.
7.6 Demand reset

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „demand reset“.
Image 7.6-1: Demand reset
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.
menu. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.
7.7 Demand overload

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Demand overload“.
Depending on the meter firmware-version you will have up to three tabs to parametrize:
• Load limitation
• Demand overload
• Threshold value tan(phi)
7.7.1 Load limitation
IImage 7.7-1: Control of disconnect relay
Since firmware version 8.00 it is possible, to insert a disconnect relay. On the tab you can set
the measuring value, that is responsible for the disconnection – or “<none>”. If a value is
selected, the threshold value, that causes the disconnection, can be set. With the scroll bar the
delay time can be set, the measuring value can be larger than the threshold value with
“impunity”.
7.7.2 Demand overload
IImage 7.7-2: Demand overload
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 (NOT the
diosconnect relay!). 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.
7.7.3 Threshold value tan(phi)
IImage 7.7-3: Threshold value tan(phi)
In this tab (available for the firmware-versions ≥ 5.31 and 9.xx) a threshold value for the
tan(phi) Q1 or Q4 can be set. If exceeded, a warning can be set onto an output.
7.8 Baud rate

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Baud rate“
Image 7.8-1: Baud rate
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 (only available, if the type key at position 24
is set to “T”, “u” or “X”).
It is also possible to choose if the meter can only be addressed with its IEC-address.
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“).
7.9 DLMS Parameters

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „DLMS Parameters“
Image 7.9-1: Measuring Energy / Demand
Here the DLMS parameters can be modified.

The DLMS address is fixed for the Certification profile.
The DLMS baud rate can be selected from the list.
The “Quantity of address bytes”, the “Inter oktett time out”, the “Inactivity time out” and the
“Time window for IEC1107 communication” can be modified with the arrows at the right.
The changes can be saved or discarded before closing the menu.
To restore factory values click the button “Reset parameters to factory settings”:
7.10 Synchronization
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Synchronization”.
Image 7.10-1: 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.
• 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.
menu.
Note: DCF 77 decoding is available from meter with firmware version 4.00.
7.11 Backup time of the real time clock

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Backup time of real time clock“.
Image 7.11-1: Backup time of real time clock
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.
7.12 Inverting Inputs/Outputs

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „ Inverting Inputs/Outputs “.
Image 7.12-1: Inverting Inputs / Outputs
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.
7.13 Power quality

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „power quality“.
7.13.1 Release of power quality functionality
Image 7.13-1: Release power quality values
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.
7.13.2 Load profile of power quality data
In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured.
Image 7.13-2: Power quality monitoring data
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.
7.13.3 Power Quality Monitoring
In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured.
Image 7.13-3: Power quality monitoring
• 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.
7.14 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 7.14-1: Copper and iron losses
• 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.
7.15 Meter Access Rights

With the FW 4.40 (A1500), FW 5.20(A1350), FW 7.00(A220), FW 8.00 (AS220 / AS253) and
FW 9.00 (A1440/AS1253) the meter offers an advanced access protection with the following
features:
• Up to 3 user passwords
• Separate access matrix for

• Optical interface
• Electrical interface 1
• Electrical interface 2 (if available)
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Meter Access Rights“:
Image 7.15-1: Password 3 is needed for this menu item
To reach the configuration matrix, type in the password 3. Then you will get a list of all
functions of the meter and you are able to decide which access rights each function will have,
even for each interface.
Image 7.15-2: Configuration matrix for meter access rights
If you set a cross, you have access with the right password / set mode / para button.
Note: If you don’t set a cross at the passwords row, you don’t 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.
7.16 Display
The parameter settings of the display are divided in two menu items.
• Service list
• Dispay parameter
Note: With the FW version 4.20 a second settable display list (service list) was added to the
meter.
7.16.1 Service list
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Service list“.
Image 7.16-1: Service list
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 7.16.2.1 „Display list“ with the
exception that there is no display of data in the scroll mode.
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-historical-
Values) (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

7.16.2 Display parameter

7.16.2.1 Display list
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter” -> “Display list”.
Image 7.16-2: Display list
The register values with the associated IDs can be selected here. It is possible to chose scroll-
mode (SM), alternate mode (AM), the optical (OP) and/or electric interface (EL).
The handling of this display list is identical with chapter 7.16.1 „Service list“ with one addition:
• SM: Display in scroll-mode (freely selectable)
7.16.2.2 General settings of the display
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter“ and there the register card „Control”.
Image 7.16-3: General 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
7.16.2.3 Configuration of historical values
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter“ and there the register card „Hist.
Values”.
Image 7.16-4: 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.
7.17 Pulse constants

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Pulse constants”.
Image 7.17-1: Transformer ratio
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.
7.18 Pulse inputs

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „pulse inputs“
7.18.1 Pulse inputs tabs.
One for each available pulse input in the meter. The maximum available is 4.
Image 7.18-1: Pulse inputs
The user has, by standard, 1 pulse input at disposal (with disuse of the DCF-input). 3 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 to internal: 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.
7.18.2 Summation tab
Image 7.18-2: Summation
Every pulse input can be configured to be added with internal measurement of +P, -P, +Q or
-Q. In the upper part of this tab it is to be select, which summation block will be the used and
which inputs will be added to this summation block.
Additionally in every summation block an internal value can be added with the pulse inputs.
7.19 Load profile / logfile - parameter
7.19.1 Load profile – parameter
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Load profile / log-book parameter“.
In the first register card the measuring quantities can be assigned to the load profile channels.
A plausibility check of the parameters takes place before the image appears:
• Are all necessary parameters for the parametrization loaded into the alphaSET?
• Is the load profile generally released?
• Is the load profile released in the type key?
• Is a VDEW-load profile parametrized?
The form is not indicated and an error message appears instead, if one of these tests leads to
a negative result.
Image 7.19-1: Load profile parameter

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 is measured by the meter? Perhaps not all quantities shown
above (columns) are visible
• How much place is yet available in the display table? Possibly is the number of
the channels 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). The OBIS identifiers ending can be
chosen between 5 or 25 in “average demand”, or between 9 or 29 in “energy per measuring
period”.
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 7.13.2
7.19.2 Log file –parameters
At the second register card the assignment of the logfile parameters can be done.
Image 7.19-2: Log file - parameter
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
7.20 Energy / Demand measuring

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Measuring Energy / Demand“.
Image 7.20-1: Measuring Energy / Demand
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
7.21 Passwords
With the FW 4.40 (A1500), FW 5.20(A1350), FW 7.00(A220), FW 8.00 (AS220 / AS253) and
FW 9.00 (A1440/AS1253) the meter offers an advanced access protection with up to 3 user
passwords.
Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Passwords“:
Image 7.21-1: Passwords change 1
To get into this menu to change the password you have fist to type in the password 3.
Image 7.21-1: 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:
7.22 Show settings

Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Show settings“ or the following icon:
With this function, the current state of the database of alphaSET can be indicated. All changes
that you have made (and perhaps also not yet have written into the meter) are updated here.
8 Formatted Meter Commands

Select the menu item “Meter commands“.
Image 8-1: Menu Meter commands
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
• Control of disconnect relay
• 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“.
8.1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command

Select via “Meter commands“ the menu item „Set meter date/time“ or the following icon:
Image 8.1-1: Meter – date/time
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.
8.2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Read/Set date/time (VDEW)“.
Image 8.2-1: Read/Set date/time (VDEW)
In this menu, date/time can be read and/or set in accordance with VDEW-requirements (W5-
command) by using the R5- or W5 command.
For further information see chapter 8.1 „Set meter date/time“.
8.3 Setting of pulse constants

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Read/Set pulse constants“.
Image 8.3-1: Setting of pulse constants
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.
8.4 Setting of outputs

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Set outputs“.
Image 8.4-1: Set outputs
With the FW 7.00 (A220) the meter offers a function to set up to seven outputs of the meter. It
is possible to set the output as static OFF, static ON and dynamic, with a selectable pulse
length. It depends on the meter hardware and parametrization, how many outputs are
available for setting.
8.5 Control of Disconnect Relay

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Control of Disconnect Relay “.
Image 8.5-1: Control of Disconnect relay
If a disconnect relay is installed in the meter, it can be directly controlled with a meter
command via this menu item. It can be set statically “OFF” or “ON”. Or it can be set “ARMED”,
that means the “Control of Disconnect Relay” is actice, Please, look into chapter 7.7.1,
"Load limitation”.
8.6 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding

Select via “Meter commands“ the menu item “Read out DCF clock”.
Image 8.6-1: Read out DCF clock
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.
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.
8.7 Reset maximum demand (W1 or E2)

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset demand maxima“ or the following icon:
Image 8.7-1: Reset demand maxima
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.
8.8 Reset meter error status

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset meter error state“ or the following icon.
Image 8.8-1: Reset meter error state
With „yes“ the error state of the meter will be reset, „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!
8.9 Reset power quality monitoring

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power quality monitoring“:
Image 8.9-1: Reset power quality monitoring
With „yes“ the load profile of the power quality quantities of the meter will be reset, „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.
8.10 Reset power quality supervision counter

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power quality supervision counter“:
Image 8.10-1: Reset power quality monitoring
With „yes“ this counter will be reset, „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to
the main menu.
8.11 Reset power-loss counter

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power-loss counter“.
Image 8.11-1: Reset power loss counter
With „yes“ the following counters (if parameterised in the meter) will be reset, „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
• 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
8.12 Reset terminal cover open counter

Select via “Meter commands” the menu item “Reset terminal open counter.
Image 8.12-1: Reset terminal open counter
With „yes“ this counter will be reset, „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to
the main menu.
8.13 Reset register

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset register“ or the following icon:
Image 8.13-1: Reset register
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.
8.14 Set register values (pulse inputs)

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Set register values (pulse inputs)“.
Image 8.14-1: Set register values (pulse inputs)
The initial condition of the pulse register can be set with this menu item. The meter accepts
this command only if the pulse inputs are defined as set parameters. The meter has no
notarisation in this case.
8.15 Reset load profile + logbook

Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset load profile + logbook“ or the following
icon:
Image 8.15-1: Reset load profile + logbook
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.
9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR)
9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR)

Select via „LCR“ the menu item „Switch to ripple receiver“
Image 9-1: Switch to ripple receiver
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.

10 Test
10 Test
Select the menu item „Test“.
Image 10-1: Test Menu

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10.1 Read meter error

See chapter 5.8 „Read meter error“.
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10.2 Power-Quality
Select via „Test“ the menu item „power quality”.
10.2.1 Main display
Image 10.2-1: 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 manually or 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.
For commissioning documentation purposes the fields “Meter Serial No.” and “Utiliy ID #1..”(if
delivered in the service list or register data) and PC time are filled automatically. Additionally
the fields “Customer”, “Technician” and “Comment” can be filled in manually. These
informations were stored automatically in the text file, if button “Save” is selected.
Depending on the settings in tab “options”, an arrow appears in the background of the
graphics. It will be green and clockwise, if the rotating field is correct, or red and counter
clockwise, if the rotating field is wrong.
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10.2.2 Options
Image 10.2-2: Power quality, Options
The OBIS-identifiers can be adjusted via “Options”. If the OBIS identifiers, used with the
service list or register data, are not the standards, the numbers must be corrected.
Additionally the nominal voltage and current can be changed, in order to standardize the
diagram correlatively: if the arrows in the main tab are out of sight or too small, these values
shall be set (and saved automatically in the user INI file). If a parameter set is read before,,
always THIS values are used at first entry of the menu item “Power Quality”.
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10.2.3 Print
With the tab “Print” it is possible to configure the printout of the graphics.
Image 10.2-3: Power quality, Print

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10.3 Test mode

Select via „Test“ the menu item „Test mode“ or the following icon:
Image 10.3-1: Test mode
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.
10 Test
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

10 Test
10.4 Communication Protocol

See chapter 5.9 “Read communication protocol”.
11 Modem
11 Modem
To edit the modem menu, select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“, there in the register card
„Communication“ activate the option “Phone book active”. Then press OK.
Image 11-1: Settings – register card Modem
A new option “Phone book” in the main menu appears.
Image 11-2: Settings – register card Modem

11 Modem
11.1 Phone Book

Select via “Phone book” the menu item “Edit phone book”.
11.1.1 Phone book part 1
Here the user can set parameters on all modem functions of alphaSET. These are necessary
for the communication over a meter modem.
Image 11.1-1: Phone book part 1
The first communications interface is the optical probe. By default is always set in the first
position.
To add a new modem, click in first left cell of an existing modem and the options for adding
new rows appear. A new row below or over can be created. An existing one can be copied in a
An existing Phone Book can be opened.
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The current Phone Book can be exported into a file.

The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu.
The active communications interface is the one marked with the red arrow at the left.
All of the following commands can be edited by double clicking in each of them.
• Modem
The cross shows that the device is a Modem.
• Phone-No
To configure the customers meter phone 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.
• Meter modem.
To chose from a list the modem type.
• Modem – PW
To establish the modems password if any.
• IEC1107-Adr
The communication address
• Util-PW
To establish the utility password of the meter if any
Here the settings for the communication of the modems added in the first card are configured.
All of the following commands can be edited by double clicking in each of them.
• COM
To choose the pc port in which the modem is connected.
• Start
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Baud rate for the IEC1107 communication. Is mandatory for local communication, in modem
mode this setting has to be done in meter modem.
• Reflx
Enable/disable suppression of reflexions.
• Form
Data format of the meter modem (normally 7 bits, Even, 1 stop bit).
• Hold
Establish the time in seconds in which the 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.
• Wake
The characters that are required to send directly before the login to the meter.
• Line
If necessary, take here the settings to get a local loop (e.g. „0“).
• PC modem type
Drop down menu in which the type of meter modem is selected.
• Locl-Bd
In this drop down menu the baud rate between PC and (control point) modem can be adjusted.
If it’s possible, select the highest one, which is supported by both.
• 8,N,1
Enable/disable 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit (8,N,1) as data format for local modem when
necessary.
The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu.

11 Modem
Here is a list registered of Modems with their necessary initialization string, which is required
for the communication between PC and PC-Modem.
More modems can be added or edited by clicking in the left cell of any row.
To restore the factory values press the factory button.
The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu. Modem
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11.2 Hang up
The phone connection with the selected modem ends with this activation.
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11.3 Dial-up doesn’t work! What to do?

In order to receive a functioning communication to the meter via modem, the following points
to the dial-up should be checked:
• Is the COM-Port for the connected modem correct?
• Is the phone number, which is activated in the phone book, correct?
• Is the entered IEC-address of the meter correct?
• Is the initialization string of the modem, which is connected to the computer,

correct?
• First test read register.
• Is the start baud rate in meter and modem the same?
• 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) ?

12 Extras
12 Extras
12.1 Construction of a restricted menu system
Restricted Menu is used to generate a reduced version of alphaSET
Select via “Extras” the menu item “Restrict menu system”
Then select the path where the installation program is stored. Normally this program is in the
installation CD.
Image 12.1-1: Construction of restricted menu. Path selecting
After selecting the path, click in “save”, so the application will remember the path to the
installation program.
Image 12.1-2: Construction of restricted menu. Path selecting
After saving appears a Warning with the steps to follow for creating the restricted menu.
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Image 12.1-3: Construction of restricted menu. Important information
A user profile should be chosen. This profile will be the base from which the new menu will be
created.
Image 12.1-4: Construction of restricted menu. Profile selecting
After selecting the profile, every active menu of the chosen profile will be displayed in a list
arranged by hierarchy.
Image 12.1-5: Construction of restricted menu. Restricted menu configuration
Each menu from the list can be enabled or disabled with the crosses, if you want to have it in
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your new alphaSET version or not. At the bottom of the edit window is a box with the count of
the active menus in the profile.
It is possible to enable password protection for the new profile. Enable the check box and click
in the “Enter password” button to give the password.
Image 12.1-6: Construction of restricted menu. Password protection
Once the new configuration is ready, the name of the user profile must be changed otherwise
the base profile chosen at the beginning in the active path will be overwritten.
Image 12.1-7: Construction of restricted menu. Name of the new profile
Click OK to create the new profile. Cancel to discard the changes.

With OK you get information of the path where the new version is stored. To generate an
Installation CD this path should be completely copied in the CD.
Image 12.1-8: Construction of restricted menu. Making the new menu

13 Help
13 Help
In this menu you will find help for using alphaSet.
13.1 User manual alphaSet

Select via “Help” the menu item “User manual alphaSet”
Image 13.1-1: User manual alphaSet
By selecting this menu this user manual in .pdf format will be automatically opened.
13.2 How to use the new phone book

Select via “Help” the menu item “How to use the new phone book”.
Image 13.2-2: How to use the new phone book
By selecting this menu a guide of How to use the new telephone book in .pdf format will be
automatically opened.
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13.3 AlphaSet Release-notes

Select via “Help” the menu item “Release notes”.
Image 13.3-1: Release notes
By selecting this menu a guide a list of the released notes will be displayed.
13.4 About alphaSet

Select via “Help” the menu item “About alphaSet”.
Image 13.4-1: About alphaSet
By selecting this menu, the information about which version of alphaSet is being used, will be
displayed.
14 Image index
14 Image index
IMAGE 3.3-1: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE ALPHA METER ............................................................................................... 9
IMAGE 3.3-2: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 9
IMAGE 3.3-3: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE LANGUAGE .................................................................................................. 10
IMAGE 3.3-4: INSTALLATION – INFORMATION1......................................................................................................... 10
IMAGE 3.3-5: INSTALLATION – INFORMATION2......................................................................................................... 11
IMAGE 3.3-6: INSTALLATION – SELECT DESTINATION ............................................................................................... 11
IMAGE 3.3-7: INSTALLATION - PHONE BOOK ............................................................................................................. 12
IMAGE 3.3-8: INSTALLATION - PROGRESS ................................................................................................................. 12
IMAGE 3.3-9: SETUP COMPLETE.............................................................................................................................. 13
IMAGE 3.3-10: SETUP SUCCESSFUL ......................................................................................................................... 13
IMAGE 3.4-11: START - LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................... 14
IMAGE 3.4-10: START – OLD SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 15
IMAGE 3.4-1: INPUT – USER-PROFILE ........................................................................................................................ 16
IMAGE 3.4-2: USER PROFILE ..................................................................................................................................... 17
IMAGE 3.5-1: INFORMATION SCREEN ........................................................................................................................ 21
IMAGE 4.1-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD COMMUNICATION ................................................................................... 22
IMAGE 4.2-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD FILES ....................................................................................................... 24
IMAGE 4.3-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER/LOAD PROFILE TAB ........................................................................................... 25
IMAGE 4.4-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD GENERAL ................................................................................................ 26
IMAGE 4.6-1: IEC 1107-ADDRESS ............................................................................................................................ 28
IMAGE 4.7-1: UTILITY PASSWORD FOR COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................... 29
IMAGE 5.1-1 READ REGISTER ................................................................................................................................... 31
IMAGE 5.3-1: READ METER CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 33
IMAGE 5.5-1: READ POWER QUALITY MONITORING................................................................................................... 40
IMAGE 5.5-2: GRAPHICAL DATA OF POWER QUALITY MONITORING........................................................................... 41
IMAGE 5.6-2: DATA FROM LOGFILE........................................................................................................................... 43
IMAGE 5.7-1: DATA FROM LOGFILE 2........................................................................................................................ 44
IMAGE 5.8-1: READ METER ERROR STATUS ............................................................................................................... 45
IMAGE 5.8-2: POWER QUALITY SUPERVISION ........................................................................................................... 46
IMAGE 5.8-3: READ METER ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................................................... 47
IMAGE 5.8-4: READ METER STATUS MESSAGES ......................................................................................................... 48
IMAGE 5.8-5: SET PRINT CONFIGURATION................................................................................................................ 49
IMAGE 5.8-6: READ METER ERROR+STATUS, OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 50
IMAGE 5.9-1: READ COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL..................................................................................................... 51
IMAGE 6.1-1: FILE - READ PARAMETER..................................................................................................................... 52
IMAGE 6.4-1: DATA TRANSFER ................................................................................................................................. 56
IMAGE 7-0: MENU ITEM „MODIFY“........................................................................................................................... 57
IMAGE 7.1-1: IDENTIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 58
IMAGE 7.2-1: TARIFF SOURCE UP TO FW 4.01........................................................................................................... 60
IMAGE 7.3-1: MENU SWITCH POINT CLOCK............................................................................................................... 61
IMAGE 7.3-3: SWITCHING TIMES ............................................................................................................................... 63
IMAGE 7.3-4: HOLIDAY-LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 64
IMAGE 7.3-5: SUMMER/WINTER TIME SWITCH ........................................................................................................... 65
IMAGE 7.4-1: SECOND TARIFF TABLE ........................................................................................................................ 66
IMAGE 7.5-1: REAL TIME CLOCK ............................................................................................................................... 67
IMAGE 7.5-2: DISPLAY TIMEOUTS ............................................................................................................................. 68
IMAGE 7.5-3: GPRS COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT ...................................................................................................... 69
IMAGE 7.6-1: DEMAND RESET ................................................................................................................................... 70
IIMAGE 7.7-1: CONTROL OF DISCONNECT RELAY ...................................................................................................... 71
IIMAGE 7.7-2: DEMAND OVERLOAD .......................................................................................................................... 72
IIMAGE 7.7-3: THRESHOLD VALUE TAN(PHI) ............................................................................................................ 72
IMAGE 7.8-1: BAUD RATE ......................................................................................................................................... 73
IMAGE 7.9-1: MEASURING ENERGY / DEMAND ......................................................................................................... 74
IMAGE 7.10-1: SYNCHRONIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 75
14 Image index
IMAGE 7.11-1: BACKUP TIME OF REAL TIME CLOCK .................................................................................................. 77

IMAGE 7.12-1: INVERTING INPUTS / OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................... 78
IMAGE 7.13-1: RELEASE POWER QUALITY VALUES ................................................................................................... 79
IMAGE 7.13-2: POWER QUALITY MONITORING DATA ................................................................................................ 80
IMAGE 7.13-3: POWER QUALITY MONITORING .......................................................................................................... 81
IMAGE 7.14-1: COPPER AND IRON LOSSES ................................................................................................................. 82
IMAGE 7.15-1: PASSWORD 3 IS NEEDED FOR THIS MENU ITEM ................................................................................... 83
IMAGE 7.15-2: CONFIGURATION MATRIX FOR METER ACCESS RIGHTS ...................................................................... 84
IMAGE 7.16-1: SERVICE LIST..................................................................................................................................... 85
IMAGE 7.16-2: DISPLAY LIST .................................................................................................................................... 87
IMAGE 7.16-3: GENERAL SETTINGS OF THE DISPLAY................................................................................................. 88
IMAGE 7.16-4: CONFIGURATION OF HISTORICAL VALUES ......................................................................................... 89
IMAGE 7.17-1: TRANSFORMER RATIO ....................................................................................................................... 90
IMAGE 7.18-1: PULSE INPUTS .................................................................................................................................... 91
IMAGE 7.18-2: SUMMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 92
IMAGE 7.19-1: LOAD PROFILE PARAMETER ............................................................................................................... 93
IMAGE 7.19-2: LOG FILE - PARAMETER ..................................................................................................................... 95
IMAGE 7.20-1: MEASURING ENERGY / DEMAND ....................................................................................................... 96
IMAGE 7.21-1: PASSWORDS CHANGE 1 ..................................................................................................................... 97
IMAGE 7.21-1: PASSWORDS CHANGE 2 ..................................................................................................................... 97
IMAGE 8-1: MENU METER COMMANDS ..................................................................................................................... 99
IMAGE 8.1-1: METER – DATE/TIME ......................................................................................................................... 100
IMAGE 8.2-1: READ/SET DATE/TIME (VDEW) ........................................................................................................ 101
IMAGE 8.3-1: SETTING OF PULSE CONSTANTS ......................................................................................................... 102
IMAGE 8.4-1: SET OUTPUTS..................................................................................................................................... 103
IMAGE 8.5-1: CONTROL OF DISCONNECT RELAY..................................................................................................... 104
IMAGE 8.6-1: READ OUT DCF CLOCK ..................................................................................................................... 105
IMAGE 8.7-1: RESET DEMAND MAXIMA .................................................................................................................. 106
IMAGE 8.8-1: RESET METER ERROR STATE .............................................................................................................. 107
IMAGE 8.9-1: RESET POWER QUALITY MONITORING ............................................................................................... 108
IMAGE 8.11-1: RESET POWER LOSS COUNTER ......................................................................................................... 110
IMAGE 8.12-1: RESET TERMINAL OPEN COUNTER ................................................................................................... 111
IMAGE 8.13-1: RESET REGISTER.............................................................................................................................. 112
IMAGE 8.14-1: SET REGISTER VALUES (PULSE INPUTS) ........................................................................................... 113
IMAGE 8.15-1: RESET LOAD PROFILE + LOGBOOK ................................................................................................... 114
IMAGE 9-1: SWITCH TO RIPPLE RECEIVER ............................................................................................................... 115
IMAGE 10-1: TEST MENU ........................................................................................................................................ 116
IMAGE 10.2-1: POWER QUALITY ............................................................................................................................. 118
IMAGE 10.2-2: POWER QUALITY, OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 119
IMAGE 10.3-1: TEST MODE...................................................................................................................................... 121
IMAGE 11-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD MODEM ................................................................................................. 124
IMAGE 11-2: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD MODEM ................................................................................................. 124
IMAGE 11.1-1: PHONE BOOK PART 1 ....................................................................................................................... 125

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alphaSET

Reading and Configuration tool

Copyright © 2008 ELSTER Messtechnik GmbH. All rights reserved.

For further information, see the following references:

ELSTER electricity meter customer support: +0049 (0)6206 933 339

ELSTER electricity meter customer support e-mail: e-info@de.elster.com

ELSTER companies web side: http://www.elstermesstechnik.com

ELSTER electricity meter web side: http://www.elstermetering.com

7 Change of meter configuration ...................................................................................... 57

8.8 Reset meter error status............................................................................................. 107

1.2 Document history

Version Valid up to Valid up to Changes Date Author

2.01.00 3.03-xx 4.10 - Initial Version 30.10.2002 Thomasberger

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

3 Introduction / brief description

• What is the alphaSET tool ?

3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ?

3.2 System requirements

3.3 Installation / Update of alphaSET

Image 3.3-1: Installation – choose alpha meter

Select in the section AlphaSET the button “Installation”.

Image 3.3-2: Installation – choose installation

Image 3.3-3: Installation – choose language

Image 3.3-4: Installation – information1

Choose the button “next”.

Image 3.3-5: Installation – information2

Image 3.3-6: Installation – select destination

Image 3.3-7: Installation - phone book

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

Image 3.3-9: SETUP Complete

Image 3.3-10: SETUP successful

3.4 Start of the software and user-profile

To close the software choose File -> Quit

3.4.1 First start after installation

Image 3.4-11: Start - language

Here please select the language to operate the tool.

Image 3.4-10: Start – old settings

Normally, alphaSET starts with the menu of the profiles, e.g.:

Image 3.4-1: Input – user-profile

3.4.2.1 Overview of user profile functionality

alphaSET Software functions

3.4.3 Use of the software

Image 3.4-3: Opening screen

The window of the main menu consists of

• The title bar

3.4.3.1 Icon catalogue

Read service list

Read load profile

Read power quality monitoring

Read meter configuration

Write “Setting and parametrization”

Set meter date/time

Reset meter error state

Reset load profile and logbook

Read meter error

Activate test mode

Open communication protocol

3.5 Indication of the software version

Image 3.5-1: Information screen