3300 Installation and Operation Manual PDF

3300 ACM
Economical Digital
Power Meter/Transducer
Installation
& Operation
Manual
CONTENTS
Danger
During normal operation of this device, hazardous voltages are present which
can cause severe injury or death. These voltages are present on the terminal
strips of the device and throughout the connected potential transformer (PT),
current transformer (CT), status input, relay, and control power circuits. Installa-
tion and servicing should be performed only by qualified, properly trained
personnel. See Chapter 2: Installation for additional warnings.
Warning
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause
interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
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contact your local Power Measurement representative, residential area may cause interference in which case the operator will be
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3300 ACM Installation and Operation Manual Power Measurement Ltd.
CONVENTIONS Throughout this operation manual, the following methods are used to highlight important
information:
NOTE
Describes important considerations related to a device setup, feature or application.
CAUTION
Alerts you to a condition which could potentially cause damage to the device or other external
equipment.
WARNING or DANGER
Warns you to avoid conditions that could potentially cause serious personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Description .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 System Applications ............................................................................................... 1-2
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Location & Mounting ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 General Wiring Considerations ................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Power Supply Connections ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Chassis Ground Connection .................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Phase Voltage and Phase Current Input Connections ............................................. 2-3
2.5.1 Phase Voltage Inputs .............................................................................. 2-3
2.5.2 Phase Current Inputs ............................................................................... 2-4
2.5.3 PT & CT Connection ............................................................................... 2-4
2.5.4 Connections for 3-Phase Wye (Star) Systems ........................................ 2-5
2.5.5 Connections for 3-Phase Delta Systems ................................................. 2-9
2.5.6 Connections for Single Phase Systems ................................................ 2-11
2.6 Communications Connections ............................................................................... 2-12
2.7 kWh Pulse Output ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.8 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 2-16
2.9 Field Service Considerations ................................................................................. 2-17
3 GENERAL OPERATION
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Power Up ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Display Mode .......................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.1 Front Panel Display ................................................................................. 3-2
3.3.2 Front Panel Buttons ................................................................................ 3-3
3.3.3 Function Button ....................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Field Programming .................................................................................................. 3-5
3.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 3-5
3.4.2 Entering Programming Mode ................................................................... 3-5
3.4.3 Programming Button Functions ............................................................... 3-5
3.4.4 Entering and Changing the Password ...................................................... 3-6
3.4.5 Accessing and Modifying Parameters ..................................................... 3-6
3.4.6 Operating Parameter Descriptions ........................................................... 3-8
3.5 Selecting Direct or PT Input & Setting PT Scales, Amps Scale, and Volts Mode . 3-10
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3.5 Selecting Direct or PT Input & Setting PT Scales, Amps Scale, and Volts Mode . 3-10
3.6 Display Format ...................................................................................................... 3-11
3.6.1 Choosing a Display Format ................................................................... 3-11
3.6.2 High-Resolution Display Option ............................................................. 3-11
3.7 Adjusting the Display Contrast .............................................................................. 3-11
3.8 Using the kWh Pulse Output Function ................................................................... 3-12
3.9 Using the Diagnostic Parameters .......................................................................... 3-12
4 MEASURED PARAMETERS
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Parameter Descriptions ........................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Real-Time ................................................................................................ 4-4
4.2.2 Energy & Volt-Hours ................................................................................ 4-4
4.3 Measurement Modes ............................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 Demand ................................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.2 Minima/Maxima ....................................................................................... 4-7
4.3.3 Bi-Directional Energy ............................................................................... 4-7
4.3.4 Power Reading Polarities ......................................................................... 4-8
5 COMMUNICATIONS
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 RS-485 Communication ........................................................................................... 5-1
5.3 Setting the COM MODE, UNIT I.D. & BAUD RATE ................................................ 5-2
5.4 3300 ACM -TRAN Model Operation ......................................................................... 5-3
5.5 M-SCADA / L-SCADA ............................................................................................. 5-3
5.6 3300 RDT Remote Display Terminal ........................................................................ 5-4
5.7 Third Party System Compatibility ............................................................................ 5-4
5.8 Modicon Modbus Compatibility ................................................................................ 5-5
5.9 PLC/AB Compatibility .............................................................................................. 5-7
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Appendices
A MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

Display Module ....................................................................................................... A-1
Base Module .......................................................................................................... A-2
B 3300 ACM FIRMWARE VERSIONS
C 3300 ACM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Accuracy, Resolution, & Range .............................................................................. C-1
Input Ratings .......................................................................................................... C-1
D MODEL/ORDERING INFORMATION
E WARRANTY & REGISTRATION
1 Warranty ................................................................................................................. E-1
2 Product Return Procedure ...................................................................................... E-1
3 Registration ............................................................................................................ E-1
F TROUBLESHOOTING
G SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ G-1
1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................. G-1
1.2 Revisions ............................................................................................... G-1
2 Detailed Description ................................................................................................ G-1
2.1 Protocol Ground Rules ........................................................................... G-1
2.2 Description of the Packet Structure ........................................................ G-2
2.2.1 Message Establishment Field ................................................ G-2
2.2.2 Control Information Field ........................................................ G-2
2.2.3 Address Information Field ...................................................... G-2
2.2.4 Data Field ............................................................................... G-2
2.2.5 Message Termination Field .................................................... G-3
2.3 Broadcast Packets ................................................................................. G-3
2.4 Network Timing Considerations .............................................................. G-4
3 Packet Communications ......................................................................................... G-5
3.1 Read Registers Packet ........................................................................... G-5
3.2 Write Registers Packet ........................................................................... G-7
4 Register List ........................................................................................................... G-7
5 Packet Examples ................................................................................................. G-12
5.1 Read Registers Example ...................................................................... G-12
5.2 Write Registers Example ...................................................................... G-12
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List of Figures
2. INSTALLATION
2.1.1 Environmental Guidelines for Installation ................................................................ 2-1
2.5.4a 4 Wire Wye: 3 Element Direct Connection (For 120/208 to 347/600 Volt Systems) . 2-5
2.5.4b 4 Wire Wye: 3 Element Connection Using 3 PT's .................................................... 2-6
2.5.4c 4 Wire Wye: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PT's ................................................. 2-7
2.5.4d 3 Wire Wye: 3 Element Direct Connection (For 120/208 to 347/600 Volt Systems) . 2-8
2.5.5a 3 Wire Delta: 2½ Element Using 2 PT’s and 3 CT’s ................................................ 2-9
2.5.5b 3 Wire Delta: 2 Element Using 2 PT’s and 2 CT’s ................................................. 2-10
2.5.6 3 Wire Single Phase: 2 Element Direct Connection ............................................... 2-11
2.6.1 RS-485 Intermediate Terminal Strip Connections .................................................. 2-13
2.6.2 RS-485 Communications Connections .................................................................. 2-14
2.6.3 RS-485 Topologies to Avoid .................................................................................. 2-15
2.7.1 kWh Pulse Output Connections ............................................................................. 2-16
3. OPERATION
3.3.1 3300 ACM Front Panel Displays ............................................................................. 3-2
3.3.2 3300 ACM Display Module Front Panel Features .................................................... 3-3
3.4.3 Programming Mode Display and Button Functions .................................................. 3-5
3.4.5 Field Programming Example ................................................................................... 3-7
3.4.6a Programmable Operating Parameters I .................................................................... 3-8
3.4.6b Programmable Operating Parameters II ................................................................... 3-9
4. MEASURED PARAMETERS
4.1.1a List of Measured Parameters .................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.1b List of Measured Parameters .................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.1 Thermal Demand Calculation ................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.4 Power Reading Polarities ......................................................................................... 4-8
5 COMMUNICATIONS
5.2.1 Remote Communication Methods ............................................................................ 5-1
5.8.1 Modbus Communications Connections .................................................................... 5-5
5.9.1 PLC/AB Communications Connections ................................................................... 5-7
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List of Figures
A MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

A-1 Display Module Front View ..................................................................................... A-1
A-2 Display Module Rear View ...................................................................................... A-1
A-3 Base Module Dimensions ....................................................................................... A-2
A-4 Terminal Block Dimensions .................................................................................... A-2
G SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
G-1 Read Registers Packet ........................................................................................... G-5
G-2 Write Registers Packet ........................................................................................... G-7
G-3a 3300 ACM Data Registers - Part I .......................................................................... G-8
G-3b 3300 ACM Data Registers - Part II ......................................................................... G-9
G-3c 3300 ACM Data Registers - Part III ...................................................................... G-10
G-3d 3300 ACM Setup Registers - Part IV .................................................................... G-11
G-4 Read Registers Example ...................................................................................... G-12
G-5 Write Registers Example ...................................................................................... G-12
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1. INTRODUCTION A choice of many measurement functions and displays

The 3300 ACM may be configured to operate in Wye
(Star), Delta, or Single Phase voltage modes. The basic
1.1 DESCRIPTION model provides the following measurements:
The 3300 ACM is a 16-bit, microprocessor based 3-phase • 3-phase line-to-neutral voltages
power meter which provides advanced features at an • Line-to-neutral average voltage
affordable price. The 3300 ACM offers a cost-effective
• 3-phase line-to-line voltages
alternative to analog metering and full-featured digital
instrumentation packages, while still providing high • Line-to-line average voltage
accuracy, high reliability, and high transient, surge and • Current on each phase
hipot withstand capabilities.
• Average current
The basic model 3300 ACM can directly replace up to four
traditional analog meters and selector switches, while • kW, total for all phases
additional measurement options make it possible to • kWh, total for all phases
replace even more. Further savings are realized through a
unique 2-module design, which simplifies wiring and Voltage and current measurements are true RMS, includ-
reduces installation time. This makes the 3300 ACM ing harmonics. Many other measurements are offered as
perfectly suited for economical metering on 3-phase options, including kVAR, kVARh, kVA, kVAh, power
industrial and commercial switchboards and switchgear. factor, and frequency. Demand and minima/maxima
values on all measured parameters are also available. See
An RS-485 communications port is standard, allowing the Chapter 4 for a complete listing of basic and optional
3300 ACM to be used as either a stand-alone power measurements.
monitoring station, or as one element in a large energy
management network. The 3300 ACM is also available The high-visibility 20-character LCD display of the display/
without the display module, making it an ideal digital keypad module provides many convenient options for
power transducer for PLC, EMS, DCS and SCADA appli- presenting measured data, including simultaneous display
cations. Alternatively, the communications port can be of: Volts, Amps, and Power Function; all 3 voltage phases;
used to pulse kW hours. or all 3 current phases.
BASE MODULE
DISPLAY MODULE
* Do not hipot test the phase current inputs. Introduction 1-1

Quick and easy installation New feature upgrades made easy

The separate display and base modules of the 3300 ACM The 3300 ACM has been designed to maintain its position
simplify wiring connections and reduce installation time. at the forefront of current technology through upward
The compact, rugged base module provides a large, utility compatibility. An advanced system architecture was
approved, barrier-style terminal strip for reliable connec- developed by Power Measurement to support simple
tions. No transducers are required. Connections from upgrading of the 3300 ACM on-board operating firmware.
CTs can be made directly (via shorting blocks). No PTs New features or performance enhancements can be
are required for 4-wire Wye or Single Phase systems installed easily via the device's communications port -
under 347 VAC line-to-neutral or 600 VAC line-to-line. without any interruption to electrical service.
PTs are required on all Delta systems.
Each 3300 ACM should be connected to a local RS-485
The separate display module is panel mountable, requir- communications bus during initial installation to allow
ing only a single cutout. The module has been designed to firmware upgrades to be accomplished without the need
fit ANSI C39.1 cutouts, simplifying replacement of exist- for wiring disconnections or removal of units from their
ing analog meters. The display module connects via a mountings. This is described in detail in Chapter 2.
single pluggable cable to the base module, allowing the
base module to be mounted inside the switchgear cabinet. kWh pulsing feature
No switches or additional wiring are required on the The 3300 ACM offers an additional feature which allows
panel door. the RS-485 port to be used as a kWh pulse output, suitable
for driving an external relay. This is also described in
Field programmability detail in Chapter 2.
Volts and Amps Scales, Volts Mode (wye, delta, single
phase), and Baud Rate are all easily programmable from
the front panel. A portable or remotely located computer 1.2 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
can also be used to program setup data via the communi-
The 3300 ACM is a state-of-the-art alternative to tradi-
cations port. All setup data is saved when 3300 ACM
tional analog electro-mechanical metering devices. Be-
power is turned off. All programming is password
cause of its unique measurement, display, and communi-
protected.
cations capabilities the 3300 ACM should be considered
for use in:
Communications and SCADA compatibility
The 3300 ACM is equipped with an optically isolated RS- a) Utility installations and substation metering.
485 communications port for remote display of measured b) Co-generation systems.
data. This allows the 3300 ACM to be incorporated as one
c) Office and commercial buildings, including large
element within sophisticated SCADA or Energy Manage-
stores, shopping centres, and hotels.
ment Systems.
d) Hospitals.
RS-485 can operate as a 2-wire LAN with up to 32 devices
per loop, and is capable of addressable polling of multiple e) Telephone exchanges.
units, packet transmission, and high throughput (300 to f) Factories and other industrial sites, including pulp
19,200 baud). and saw mills, chemical processing plants, breweries,
The 3300 ACM maintains communication compatibility and other processing or manufacturing facilities.
with Power Measurement’s other 3000 series devices and g) Multi-user sites where allocation of electrical costs is
low cost PC-based power monitoring systems: M-SCADA, desirable.
L-SCADA, and PowerView. These systems can be used to
display the real-time measured data from each 3300 ACM, h) Any other installation which uses significant amounts
or for the entire power distribution system. of electrical energy or where remote monitoring is
needed.
The basic model 3300 ACM also provides Modicon
Modbus compatiblity. Basic Power Measurement commu-
nications uses an open protocol that can provide access by
other third-party systems. A comprehensive description
of the 3300 ACM communications protocol can be found in
Appendix G.
1-2 Introduction
2. INSTALLATION Enclosure Considerations

The enclosure that the 3300 ACM is mounted in (typically a
switchgear cabinet) should protect the device from atmo-
spheric contaminants such as oil, moisture, dust, and
DANGER
corrosive vapours, or other harmful airborne substances.
The mounting enclosure should be positioned such that the
During normal operation of this
doors may be opened fully for easy access to the wiring to the
device, hazardous voltages are
3300 ACM display module, base module, and all related
present which can cause severe injury
components to allow for convenient troubleshooting. When
or death. These voltages are present
choosing the enclosure size, allow for extra space for all
on the terminal strips of the device wiring, intermediate terminal strips, shorting blocks, or any
and throughout the connected other required components.
potential transformer (PT), current
transformer (CT), and control power 3300 ACM MOUNTING
circuits. Installation and servicing Appendix A provides the mounting dimensions for the
should be performed only by quali- display and base modules of the 3300 ACM.
fied, properly trained personnel.
The display module of the 3300 ACM can be panel mounted
for easy access and viewing. This module is typically
mounted on the switchgear cabinet door. The panel into
CAUTION
which the display module is to be mounted requires four holes
The 3300 ACM offers a range of hardware and one cutout to allow for connection of the display cable. The
options that affect phase voltage, phase layout of the display module mounting studs and cable
current, and power supply input ratings. connector have been designed such that the module will fit an
The label of the 3300 ACM base module existing ANSI C39.1 panel cutout.
lists all equipped options. Appendices C
and D define all options and their associ-
ated ratings. This chapter provides de-
tailed installation instructions applicable to
each hardware option.
2.1 LOCATION & MOUNTING
Environmental Conditions
The primary concern in installing the 3300 ACM should be
the environment. The 3300 ACM should be mounted in a
dry, dirt free location away from heat sources and very high
electric fields. To operate properly and effectively, environ-
mental conditions for both the 3300 ACM display and base
modules should fall within the guidelines listed in Figure
2.1.1.
The 3300 ACM base module should be separated from other
equipment and plant walls to allow for convection cooling,
which draws a vertical column of air upward over the device.
This cooling air must not exceed +70oC (158oF) at any point
immediately below the base module.
Figure 2.1.1 Environmental Guidelines for Installation

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION ACCEPTABLE RANGE
Operating Temperature 0oC (32oF) to 50oC (122oF)
Storage Temperature -30oC (-22oF) to +70oC (158oF)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Installation 2-1
NOTE NOTE
The 3300 ACM -TRAN model does not It is very important that communications
provide a display module. All data must wiring be made to the RS-485 port of ev-
be accessed via the communications port ery 3300 ACM being installed. See section
of the base module. Refer to Appendix G. 2.6 for detailed instructions on communi-
cations connections.
The base module of the 3300 ACM can be mounted flush

against any flat surface. The unit provides four slots on its 2.3 POWER SUPPLY
mounting flange for this purpose. The base module is CONNECTIONS
typically mounted inside the switchgear cabinet. Labelling
on the base module has been positioned to allow the module
Power Supply Options
to be mounted against a wall with the terminal strip in a
vertical orientation. However, the module can be mounted The basic model 3300 ACM can be powered by 108 to 132
in whichever orientation is most convenient. VAC/47 to 66 Hz at 0.25 Amps. A number of power supply
options are also available. The label on the base module
indicates if the unit is equipped with one or more of these
WARNING options.
The base module can be mounted on the P240 OPTION
door of the switchgear cabinet; however, This option can be powered by 216 to 264 VAC/47 to 66 Hz
some electrical codes may prohibit ex- at 0.125 Amps.
tending voltages greater than 120 VAC
line-to-neutral or 208 VAC line-to-line to P24 OPTION
the door. If this is the case, mount the This option can be powered by 22 to 27 VDC at 0.3 Amps.
base module inside the cabinet as de-
P120DC OPTION
scribed above, or use the 3300 ACM with
This option can be powered by 85 to 132 VAC at 47 to 440
PTs that provide 120 VAC secondaries
Hz or 110 to 170 VDC, both at 0.1 Amps.
(see Section 2.5).
P240DC OPTION
This option can be powered by 85 to 264 VAC at 47 to 440
Note that the distance between the mounting locations of Hz or 110 to 340 VDC, both at 0.1 Amps. Note that units
the display and base modules will be limited by the length of equipped with this option are supplied with an overheight
the interconnecting display cable (6 feet / 1.82 meters). base module enclosure (see Appendix A for dimensions).
2.2 GENERAL WIRING Power Sources and Connections

The basic model or P240 option can be powered from a
CONSIDERATIONS dedicated fused feed, or from the voltage source which it is
Connections to the 3300 ACM are made to the terminal strip monitoring, as long as it is within the supply range. The
located on the base module. Appendix A provides terminal P24 option must be powered from a dedicated fused feed. If
block dimensions. 12 AWG (4mm2) to 14 AWG (2.7mm2) an AC power supply is being used, connect the line supply
gauge wire is recommended for all electrical connections. wire to the 3300 ACM L/+ terminal and the neutral supply
Ring or spade terminals may be used to simplify connection. wire to the N/- terminal. If a DC power supply is being
used, connect the positive supply wire to the 3300 ACM L/+
terminal and the negative (ground) supply wire to the N/-
CAUTION
terminal.
All wiring must conform to all applicable
local electrical codes.
2-2 Installation
2.4 CHASSIS GROUND ments, rather than the 0.5% accuracy of the basic model (see
CONNECTION Appendix C for complete specifications).
Devices equipped with any one of the HIACC options are
The ground terminal, G, of the 3300 ACM serves as the zero designed to be used with the specific system voltage defined
voltage reference point for voltage measurements, as well as by the option. For example, a 3300 ACM - HIACC: 120
the chassis ground connection for the meter. This terminal
should be used with a 120/208 VAC Wye or 120/240 VAC
must be connected to earth ground.
Single Phase system. Other HIACC options include
A good, low impedance chassis ground connection is HIACC:277 and HIACC:347.
essential for accurate measuements and proper protection.
If a device equipped with a HIACC option is used at any
It should be made to the switchgear earth ground using a voltage lower than what it is rated for, the accuracy of the
dedicated 14 AWG (2.7mm2 ) gauge (or larger) wire to a voltage measurements must be derated accordingly. Please
point where there will be no voltage error due to distribution
consult your local Power Measurement sales representative
voltage drops. Do not rely on metal door hinges as a
or contact Power Measurement directly for more informa-
ground path. Ensure that the screw has been tightened
tion.
down securely onto the ground wire.
Using Potential Transformers
CAUTION If Wye system voltages are over 347/600 VAC, Single Phase
The G terminal of the 3300 ACM must be system voltages are over 347/694 VAC, or the system is a
Delta configuration, PTs are required.
connected properly in order for the noise
and surge protection circuitry to function
correctly. Failure to do so will void the CAUTION
warranty.
PTs are always required for Delta
systems.
2.5 PHASE VOLTAGE AND PHASE
CURRENT INPUT CONNECTIONS
PTs are used to scale down the line-to-neutral voltage of a
2.5.1 PHASE VOLTAGE INPUTS Wye or Single Phase system, or the line-to-line voltage of a
Delta system to within the rated input scale of the 3300
ACM. The basic 3300 ACM can be used with PTs that have
V1 Input Connection
secondaries rated at 347 VAC or less. This can include 100/
The 3300 ACM uses the V1 input as the reference for √3, 110/√3, 100, 110, 120, or 220 VAC secondaries.
maintaining phase relationships for all power and energy
related measurements. For any system configuration, the V1 Devices equipped with any one of the HIACC options are
input must be connected to ensure accurate readings and designed to be used with PTs with secondary ratings equal
the correct operation of the 3300 ACM. to the specific system voltage defined by the option (e.g. 120,
277, or 347). Using PTs with other secondary ratings not
Direct Connection equal to the option rating requires that the voltage accuracy
be derated accordingly (see HIACC Options section above).
Whether or not potential transformers (PTs) are required
depends on the nature of the system being monitored, the For proper monitoring, correct selection of PTs is critical. For
voltage levels to be monitored, and the input option of the Wye systems, the PT primary rating should equal the system
3300 ACM. line-to-neutral voltage or nearest higher standard size. For
Delta systems, the PT primary rating should equal the
BASIC MODEL system line-to-line voltage. For all system configurations,
The basic model can be used for direct connection to Wye the PT secondary rating must be within the rated full scale
systems up to 347 VAC line-to-neutral/600 VAC line-to- range of the 3300 ACM voltage inputs.
line or Single Phase systems up to 347/694 VAC. These
can also include 120/208 VAC Wye, 120/240 VAC Single PT quality directly affects system accuracy. The PTs must
Phase, 277/480 VAC Wye, and 277/554 VAC Single Phase provide good linearity and maintain the proper phase
systems. relationship between voltage and current in order for the
voltage, kW, and power factor readings to be valid. Instru-
HIACC OPTIONS ment accuracy Class 1 or better is recommended.
The HIACC options provide higher measurement accuracies
than the basic model. A guaranteed 0.25% accuracy is
provided on phase voltage and phase current measure-
Installation 2-3
2.5.2 PHASE CURRENT INPUTS required, if the power rating of the PTs is over 25 Watts the
secondaries should be fused.
The 3300 ACM uses CTs to sense the current in each phase
of the power feed. The selection of the CTs is important
because it directly affects accuracy.
DANGER
Current Input Options
The 3300 ACM offers a choice of phase current input PT secondary circuits are capable of
options to match the type of CTs being used. The basic generating lethal voltages and
model 3300 ACM is compatible with CTs with 5 Amp full currents with their primary circuit
scale secondaries. The 1AMP option provides compatibility energized. Standard safety precau-
with 1 Amp CT secondaries. tions should be followed while
performing any installation or service
on the device (e.g. removing PT fuses,
CAUTION etc.)
Refer to the label on the base module of
the 3300 ACM to determine the equipped CTs should be connected to the device via a shorting block or
current input option(s). Applying current test block to facilitate the safe connection and disconnection
levels incompatible with the current input of the CTs.
configuration will permanently damage
the device.
DANGER
CT Ratings
The CT secondary should have a burden capacity greater CT secondary circuits are capable of
than 3 VA. generating lethal voltages and
currents when open circuited with
The CT primary rating is normally selected to be equal to the their primary circuit energized.
current rating of the power feed protection device. However, Standard safety precautions should
if the peak anticipated load is much less than the rated be followed while performing any
system capacity then improved accuracy and resolution can installation or service on the device
be obtained by selecting a lower rated CT. In this case the (e.g. shorting CT secondaries, etc.)
CT size should be the maximum expected peak current
+25%, rounded up to the nearest standard CT size.
Other factors may affect CT accuracy. The length of the CT Questions regarding proper working procedures should be
cabling should be minimized because long cabling will referred to qualified personnel.
contribute to inaccuracy. Also, the CT burden rating must
exceed the combined burden of the 3300 ACM plus cabling
plus any other connected devices (burden is the amount of
load being fed by the CT, measured in Volt-Amps). The
3300 ACM burden rating is given in Appendix C.
Overall accuracy is dependent on the combined accuracies of
the 3300 ACM, the CTs, and the PTs (if used). Instrument
accuracy Class 1 or better is recommended.
2.5.3 PT & CT CONNECTION

Figures 2.5.4a to 2.5.6 illustrate all required phase voltage
and phase current connections for various circuit configura-
tions to ensure correct installation. Phasing and polarity of
the AC current and voltage inputs and their relationship is
critical to the correct operation of the unit.
All phase voltage sense leads should be protected by
breakers or fuses at their source. In cases where PTs are
2-4 Installation
2.5.4 CONNECTION FOR If the power system to be monitored is equal to or less than
THREE PHASE WYE 347/600 VAC, the 3300 ACM can be used for direct sensing
(STAR) SYSTEMS of each phase, without the need for PTs.
Figures 2.5.4a to 2.5.4d provide wiring diagrams for 4 and 3 The wiring diagram for these voltage ranges is shown in
wire Wye system configurations. Figure 2.5.4a below. VOLTS MODE should be set to 4 WIRE
WYE.
For a 4 wire Wye system, the 3300 ACM senses the line-to-
neutral (or ground) voltage of each phase and current of
each phase, making for an equivalent 3 element metering
configuration.
Figure 2.5.4a 4 Wire WYE: 3 Element Direct Connection

(for 120/208 to 347/600 Volt Systems)
! IMPORTANT !
It is important that all 3300 ACM
installations include communica-
LINE tions wiring. Refer to Section 2.6
A B C N for more information.
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs
Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
- LTD. CANADA V8X 3X1
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
SWITCHGEAR
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
CHASSIS GROUND I21
I12
I11 ELECTRICAL RATINGS
2A
V3
V2
V1
2A L
250 mA SLO BLO
N
MADE IN
G CANADA
2A
{
FUSES SUPPLY POWER

(dependent on equipped
power supply option - see
Section 2.3)
SWITCHGEAR
EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE
CHASSIS GROUND
LOAD IMPORT/FORWARD/POSITIVE
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 4 WIRE WYE 2. Note the polarity of each CT.
Installation 2-5
For Wye system voltages over 347/600 Volts, PTs must be This configuration is shown in Figure 2.5.4b below. Wiring
used. When PTs are used, both the PT primary and second- must be exactly as shown for correct operation. VOLTS
ary must be wired in a Wye (Star). Voltage sense leads MODE should be set to 4 WIRE WYE.
should be protected by breakers or fuses at their source. If
the power rating of the PTs is over 25 Watts the secondaries
should be fused.
Figure 2.5.4b 4 Wire WYE: 3 Element Connection Using 3 PTs
! IMPORTANT !
tions wiring. Refer to Section 2.6
LINE for more information.
A B C N
CT SHORTING SWITCH
CTs OR TEST BLOCK
Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
I21
I12
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
GROUND
V3
2A V2
V1
L
250 mA SLO BLO
2A N
MADE IN
G CANADA
{
2A
SUPPLY POWER
FUSES PT's FUSES Section 2.3)
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS GROUND
EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS

GROUND
IMPORT/FORWARD/POSITIVE
LOAD
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 4 WIRE WYE 2. Note the polarity of each CT and PT.
2-6 Installation
The 3300 ACM also supports a 2½-element connection WARNING

scheme which requires only two PTs. In this mode, the
phase B voltage reading is derived from the other available VOLTS MODE = 3 WIRE WYE will only
voltages. provide accurate power measurement if
This configuration is shown in Figure 2.5.4c. VOLTS MODE the voltages are balanced. If the phase B
should be set to 3 WIRE WYE. voltage is not equal to the phase A and C
voltages, the power readings may not
meet the 3300 ACM accuracy specifica-
tions.
Figure 2.5.4c 4 Wire WYE: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PTs
! IMPORTANT !
LINE installations include communica-
A B C N for more information.
CT SHORTING SWITCH
CTs OR TEST BLOCK
Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS I21
GROUND
I12
2A I11 ELECTRICAL RATINGS
V3
V2
V1
L
250 mA SLO BLO
N
MADE IN
G CANADA
2A
{
SUPPLY POWER
FUSES PT's FUSES Section 2.3)
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS GROUND
EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS

GROUND
LOAD
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 3 WIRE WYE 2. Note the polarity of each CT and PT.
Installation 2-7
When the common or star point of a 3 wire Wye system is This configuration is shown in Figure 2.5.4d. The VOLTS
grounded, the 3300 ACM may be connected directly without MODE should be set to 4 WIRE WYE.
the use of PT’s (provided the voltages are within the input
range of the unit).
Figure 2.5.4d 3 Wire WYE: 3 Element Direct Connection

(For 120/208 to 347/600 Volt Systems)
LINE
! IMPORTANT !
N
for more information.
A B C
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs
Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
SWITCHGEAR I21
CHASSIS GROUND
I12
2A
V3
V2
V1
L
2A 250 mA SLO BLO
N
MADE IN
G CANADA
2A
{
SUPPLY POWER
FUSES (dependent on equipped
Section 2.3)
EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS GROUND
LOAD IMPORT/FORWARD/POSITIVE
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 4 WIRE WYE. 2. Note the polarity of each CT. 3. The line transformer neutral must be
equipotential with the SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS GROUND for this meter configuration to operate properly.
2-8 Installation
2.5.5 CONNECTION FOR THREE PHASE The 3300 ACM may be connected in either of two ways:
DELTA SYSTEMS using 2 or 3 CTs. Figure 2.5.5a below shows ungrounded
Delta connection using 3 CTs. VOLTS MODE should be set
For ungrounded (floating) 3 wire Delta systems, the 3300
to 3 WIRE DELTA.
ACM always requires PTs and senses the line-to-line
voltages between each of the phases.
Figure 2.5.5a 3 Wire DELTA: 2½ Element Using 2 PTs and 3 CTs
LINE ! IMPORTANT !
A B C
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs
Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR
VICTORIA, B.C
- LTD. CANADA V8X
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
I21
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS I12
GROUND I11 ELECTRICAL RATINGS
V3
2A V2
V1
VCB L
250 mA SLO BLO
N
VAB 2A G
MADE IN
CANADA
{
FUSES PT's FUSES

SUPPLY POWER
LOAD SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
Section 2.3)
SWITCHGEAR
GROUND CHASSIS GROUND
OPTIONAL PT POLARITY CONNECTION
2A
2A
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 3 WIRE DELTA 2. Note the polarity of each CT and PT.
Installation 2-9
Figure 2.5.5b below shows ungrounded Delta connection

using 2 CT’s. VOLTS MODE should be set to
3 WIRE DELTA.
Figure 2.5.5b 3 Wire DELTA: 2 Element Using 2 PTs and 2 CTs
LINE ! IMPORTANT !
A B C It is important that all 3300 ACM
EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE installations include communica-
IMPORT/FORWARD/POSITIVE for more information.
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
I21
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
GROUND I12
V3
2A
V2
VCB V1
250 mA SLO BLO
L
VAB N
2A MADE IN
G CANADA
{
FUSES PT's FUSES

SUPPLY POWER
LOAD power supply option - see
Section 2.3)
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS SWITCHGEAR
GROUND CHASSIS GROUND
OPTIONAL PT POLARITY CONNECTION
2A
2A
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = 3 WIRE DELTA 2. Note the polarity of each CT and PT.
2-10 Installation
2.5.6 CONNECTION FOR SINGLE This is illustrated in Figure 2.5.6 below. Note that the V3
PHASE SYSTEMS input and I3 input pair are unused and should all be
grounded. For Single Phase systems, the VOLTS MODE of
Wiring for Single Phase systems is performed by connecting
the 3300 ACM should be set to SINGLE PHASE.
the two voltage phases (each 180 degrees with respect to
each other) to the V1 and V2 inputs of the 3300 ACM, and
the outputs of the two corresponding current transformers
to the I1 input pair and I2 input pair.
Figure 2.5.6 3 wire Single Phase: 2 Element Direct Connection
! IMPORTANT !
LINE It is important that all 3300 ACM
A B N tions wiring. Refer to Section 2.6
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs Base Module
+ POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
I32
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
GROUND I21
I12
V3
V2
2A V1
L
250 mA SLO BLO
N
2A MADE IN
G CANADA
FUSES
{
SUPPLY POWER
Section 2.3) SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
GROUND
LOAD
NOTES: 1. VOLTS MODE = SINGLE PHASE 2. Note the polarity of each CT.
Installation 2-11
2.6 COMMUNICATIONS or COM128. The COM32 offers a single RS-485 port, while
CONNECTIONS the COM128 offers a total of four RS-485 ports that can each
support up to 32 devices.
The 3300 ACM is equipped with an RS-485 communications
port. Optical coupling provides full isolation between the RS- General Bus Wiring Considerations
485 communication lines and the metering equipment. Devices connected on the bus, including the 3300 ACM,
Connections are made to the RS-485 terminals on the main converter(s) and other instrumentation, must be wired as
terminal strip. follows:
a. Use a good quality shielded twisted pair cable for each
NOTE RS-485 bus. It is recommended that 22 AWG (0.4 mm2)
or larger conductor size be used.
It is very important that communications
b. Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting to the
wiring be made to the RS-485 port of every
RS-485 port (+) and (-) terminals of each device.
3300 ACM being installed, even if remote
communications are not initially required. c. The shield of each segment of the RS-485 cable must be
All field service work including running connected to ground at one end only.
diagnostics, testing, software upgrades,
feature upgrades, etc., are performed via CAUTION
the communications link.
Do not connect ground to the shield at
both ends of a segment. Doing so will al-
The following sections describe wiring requirements for low ground loop currents to flow in the
connection with a master computer station or other device. shield, inducing noise in the communica-
Refer to Chapter 5 for information regarding communications tions cable.
setup parameters.
RS-485 Connections d. It is recommended that an intermediate terminal strip be

RS-485 communications allows multiple devices to be con- used to connect each device to the bus. This will allow
nected on the same bus. Up to 32 devices can be connected for easy removal of a device for servicing if necessary.
on a single RS-485 bus, which consists of a shielded twisted Figure 2.6.1 illustrates the correct connections to a
pair cable. The overall length of the RS-485 cable connecting terminal strip. Do not use the T-connection illustrated.
all devices cannot exceed 4000 feet (1219 meters). The end of this section explains in more detail the
connection methods to avoid.
To connect an RS-485 communications bus to a computer or
other RS-232C equipped device, an RS-232C to RS-485 e. Cables should be isolated as much as possible from
converter is required, such as Power Measurement’s COM32 sources of electrical noise.
Figure 2.6.1 RS-485 Intermediate Terminal Strip Connection
CORRECT CONNECTION METHOD INCORRECT T-CONNECTION
3300 ACM
(or other RS-485 device)
Terminal RS-485 Cable

Strip 22 gauge shielded
twisted pair
SHLD SHLD
To next
SHLD
device
To next DO NOT
device CONNECT
DISTANCE X
2-12 Installation
Recommended Topologies Calculating Overall Cable Length

Devices on an RS-485 bus are connected in a point-to-point When determining the overall length of an RS-485 communi-
configuration, with the (+) and (-) terminals of each device cation straight-line or loop connection, it is important to
connected to the associated terminals on the next device. This account for all cable segments. For example, when RS-485
is illustrated in Figures 2.6.2. connections to the device are made via an intermediate
terminal block (Figure 2.6.1), the lengths of cable between the
While there are many topologies that can be used to connect
device and the terminal block must be added to the total cable
devices on an RS-485 communication bus, the two recom-
distance. This length is equal to 2 times distance X in the
mended methods are the straight-line and loop topologies.
diagram.
STRAIGHT-LINE TOPOLOGY
The straight-line wiring method is illustrated in Figure 2.6.2. Connection Methods to Avoid
The converter can exist at any position on the RS-485 bus, Any device connection that causes a branch in the main RS-
including an end point. 485 bus should be avoided. This includes star and tee (T)
To reduce signal reflections that can corrupt data on the bus, methods. Refer to Figure 2.6.3 for examples. These wiring
each end point of the straight-line bus must be terminated. methods will cause signal reflections that may cause interfer-
Termination resistors are connected between the (+) and (-) ence.
terminals of the device at each end of the bus. These resistors
should have a rating of 1/4 Watt, and have a value which RULE OF THUMB
matches the line impedance of the cable being used. For 22
AWG (0.4mm2) shielded twisted pair cable, values between At any connection point on the RS-485
150 and 300 ohms are typical. Consult the cable bus, no more than two (2) cables should be
manufacturer’s documentation for the exact impedance of connected. This includes connection
your cable. points on instruments, converters, and ter-
minal strips. Following this guideline en-
LOOP TOPOLOGY sures that star and tee connections are
The loop wiring method is illustrated in Figure 2.6.2 The avoided.
converter can exist at any position on the RS-485 bus.
One advantage of the loop topology is that a single open
circuit fault condition anywhere on the loop will not result in
the loss of communication between the computer station and
any of the remote devices.
The loop topology does not require termination resistors at
any point on the bus.
Installation 2-13
2-14
Figure 2.6.2
3300 ACM Installation and Operation Manual

STRAIGHT-LINE TOPOLOGY Last
3300 ACM 3300 ACM 3300 ACM RS-485 Device
Installation
Base Module Base Module Base Module

(End Point)
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
_ _ _
SHLD + SHLD
+ SHLD +
RS-485 Communications Connections

RS-232C to RS-485 Converter
RS-485 Cable Termination Resistor
SHLD RT
AWG 22 shielded twisted pair. Overall length: 4000 ft. maximum.
RS-232C
RS-485
Computer or PORT
Modem Last
3300 ACM 3300 ACM 3300 ACM
Base Module Base Module
RS-485 Device
Base Module
(End Point)
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
_ _ _
SHLD
+ SHLD
+ SHLD
+
RT Termination Resistor
LOOP TOPOLOGY
3300 ACM 3300 ACM 3300 ACM
RS-485 PORT
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
RS-485 PORT RS-485
RS-485PORT
RS-485 PORT
PORT
_ _ _
SHLD
+ SHLD
+ SHLD + SHLD
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter

SHLD RS-485 Cable
AWG 22 shielded twisted pair. Overall length: 4000 ft. maximum.
RS-232C
RS-485
Computer or PORT
Modem
3300 ACM 3300 ACM 3300 ACM
Power Measurement Ltd.

RS-485 PORT
RS-485 PORT
_ _ _
SHLD + SHLD
+ SHLD +
Figure 2.6.3
3300 ACM Installation and Operation Manual

T-CONNECTION
3300 ACM 3300 ACM

3-way star _ + _
connection
SHLD
+ SHLD
RS-485 Topologies to Avoid

point not
allowed
3300 ACM 3300 ACM
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
_ _
SHLD
+ SHLD
+ DO NOT
RS-232C
RS-485
Computer or PORT
Modem
3300 ACM 3300 ACM
CONNECT
SHLD
+ _ SHLD
+ _
STAR CONNECTION 3300 ACM 3300 ACM

3300 ACM
RS-485 PORT
RS-485 PORT RS-485
RS-485PORT
PORT RS-485
RS-485PORT
PORT
+ _ _ SHLD _
SHLD SHLD
+ + SHLD
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter SHLD

RS-232C
RS-485
Computer or
DO NOT

PORT
Modem 3300 ACM
Installation
Base Module
RS-485RS-485
PORTPORT
CONNECT
SHLD
+ _
2-15
2.7 KWH PULSE OUTPUT 2.8 MAINTENANCE

The RS-485 communications port of the 3300 ACM can The 3300 ACM contains a non-volatile memory (NVRAM)
alternatively be used to provide a kWh pulse output, suitable that provides an integrated battery backup system. The
for driving a relay. Figure 2.7.1 illustrates the connections rated life of the NVRAM battery is seventy years at 50oC
required. Pulses can be configured as KYZ or set to user- (122oF), 28 years at 60oC (140oF), and 11 years at 70oC
selectable pulse width (10 to 990 ms). The maximum pulse (158oF).
rate possible is 1 pulse per second. Section 3.8 describes the
If the unit operates at less than 50oC for 60% of the time,
programming and operation of this function in more detail.
less than 60oC for 90% of the time, and less than 70oC for
100% of the time, the expected life of the NVRAM battery is
CAUTIONS 35 years. If the meter is operating in an environment where
the temperatures regularly exceed 60oC, the NVRAM should
1. Use only a Power Measurement ap- be replaced every ten years.
proved external relay with the 3300
ACM. Using a non-approved relay Contact Power Measurement or your local representative for
can seriously damage the RS-485 port information on NVRAM replacement.
output and will void the 3300 ACM
warranty. Contact Power Measure- NOTE
ment for complete information regard-
ing relay specifications and applica- When the NVRAM is replaced, min/max
tions. data (if equipped) may be lost. It is rec-
ommended that critical data be uploaded
2. The RS-485 port of any 3300 ACM via communications to a computer prior
which is being used for kWh pulsing to servicing. Setup parameters and cali-
must not be connected to any local bration of the unit will not be affected.
RS-485 communications network.
Doing so will inhibit all communica-
tions on the network.
Other than NVRAM replacement, the 3300 ACM does not
require any regular maintenance.
Figure 2.7.1 kWh Pulse Output

Connections
External Relay
To input of pulse
counter
(e.g. PML's 3750 Control
PDC Power Contacts
Demand - +
Controller)
+
-
2-16 Installation
2.9 FIELD SERVICE 2. A CT shorting block should be provided so that the

CONSIDERATIONS 3300 ACM current inputs can be safely disconnected
without open circuiting the CTs. The shorting block
In the unlikely event that the 3300 ACM unit should fail, should be wired so that protective relaying is not
servicing will require disconnection and removal of the unit affected.
from its mounting for the purpose of repair, or for exchange
with a replacement unit. The initial installation should be
done in a way which makes this as convenient as possible:
DANGER
1. All phase voltage sense leads should be protected by
breakers or fuses at their source such that the 3300
CT secondary circuits are capable of
ACM can be safely disconnected.
generating lethal voltages and
currents when open circuited with
their primary circuit energized.
DANGER Standard safety precautions should
be followed while performing any
PT secondary circuits are capable of installation or service on the device
generating lethal voltages and (e.g. shorting CT secondaries, etc.)
currents with their primary circuit
energized. Standard safety precau-
tions should be followed while 3. All wiring should be routed to allow easy removal of the
performing any installation or service connections to the 3300 ACM base module terminal
on the device (e.g. removing PT fuses, strips and the 3300 ACM itself.
etc.) Questions regarding proper working procedures should be
referred to qualified personnel.
Installation 2-17
2-18 Installation
3. GENERAL OPERATION 3.2 POWER UP

After all installation wiring is complete and has been double
checked, the unit may be powered up by applying the
3.1 INTRODUCTION appropriate voltage to the POWER input terminals.
This chapter describes the following: The 3300 ACM will first enter its display mode, presenting Volts-
a) Power up procedure. Phase-Amps-Power Function. The power function displayed
on power-up will depend on the measurement options with
b) Front panel operation, included instructions for which the 3300 ACM has been equipped.
displaying real-time data and for performing field
programming.
NOTE
c) Basic device setup procedure.
In circumstances where a power function
d) Operation of the kWh pulse output feature.
requires many significant figures or charac-
For a complete and detailed list of all measured parameters ters to be clearly interpreted, the power
provided by the 3300 ACM, refer to Chapter 4. function will not be displayed simulta-
Remote communications setup and operation are described in neously with the Volts-Phase-Amps dis-
Chapter 5. plays. In this case, the Power Function
field of the display may initially appear
blank on power up.
NOTE
To display the power function, press the
The model 3300 ACM-TRAN provides no FUNCTION button. This will allow the
display/keypad module. Data is read, and power function to be presented using the
field programming performed, via the entire width of the display, replacing the
device’s communications port. Refer to Volts-Phase-Amps display. To return to
Chapter 5 for instructions regarding - the Volts-Phase-Amps display, press the
TRAN operation. For the -TRAN model, PHASE button.
disregard all references made to front panel
operations in Chapter 3.
The measured values initially appearing may not be correct,
since the unit has not yet been told a number of necessary
pieces of information about the installation. The process of
giving the 3300 ACM this information is known as field
programming.
The 3300 ACM display mode and field programming mode
are each described in detail in the following sections.
General Operation 3-1

3.3 DISPLAY MODE FULL WIDTH DISPLAYS

Very large measured values (e.g. kW Hours) and
parameters with large display labels (e.g. kW DMD
3.3.1 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY MAX) are presented using the entire display (Figure
3.3.1c).
Display Technology
The 3300 ACM provides a unique and very flexible user NOTE
interface. The display/keypad module supplied with the
basic model features a large, high-visibility, 20-character If a full width display is being shown, the
LCD display. PHASE button can be used to return to
the Volts-Phase-Amps display.
Data Displays and Formats
The display can present a wide variety of information in
many different formats. The following information and Display Resolution
formats can be displayed: The 3300 ACM front panel can display readings with up to
9 digits of resolution. The readings for most measured
BASIC PHASE DISPLAY
parameters are displayed in integer format. Frequency
This display is presented on initial power-up (refer to
readings are displayed with one decimal place of resolution.
Figure 3.3.1a). Voltage and current are displayed for
the selected phase (φ), along with a power function. The Voltage, current, and power parameters can be displayed
PHASE button is used to advance through each phase with additional decimal resolution by using the DISPLAY
in sequence, while a selection of power functions can be DECIMALS parameter. This is discussed in Section 3.6
accessed using the FUNCTION button. The format of
the phase labels and numeric readings can be pro- Auto-Ranging Units
grammed to conform to world conventions. This is Larger measured values will automatically be displayed
described in Section 3.6 using the letter K as the thousands delimiter (e.g. 16K8
Volts). Some measured parameters also provide negative
3-PHASE DISPLAYS
values, such as Reverse kW, or Reverse kVAR.
Concurrent display of readings for all three phases of
VOLTS or all three phases of AMPS is possible (Figure
3.3.1b). The PHASE button is used to access these
displays. Power functions will not be shown since the
entire display is used to present all three phases of
information.
Figure 3.3.1 3300 ACM Front Panel Displays
a) Standard Phase Display
b) 3-Phase Display
c) Full Width Display
3-2 General Operation

3.3.2 FRONT PANEL BUTTONS

The 3300 ACM uses two long-life, stainless steel membrane Single-phase labels indicate line-to-neutral values are
switches for parameter selection and programming functions. being displayed for the indicated phase.
(See figure 3.3.2)
Phase Button Dual-phase labels indicate line-to-line values are being

If the standard display is being viewed, the PHASE button displayed for the indicated phase.
will advance through each phase. The sequence of phase
readings depends on the device setup, including the VOLTS
MODE selected. Device setup is described in Section 3.4 The These labels indicate that the average values for all
phase (φ) field of the front panel display indicates the phase phases are being displayed for either line-to-neutral or
for which readings are being displayed. The following format line-to-line configurations, respectively.
for phase labels are used. Note that the examples use the
default phase labels: A, B, C. These labels can be redefined as
described in Section 3.6.
Figure 3.3.2 3300 ACM Display Module Front Panel Features
LCD DISPLAY VOLTS PHASE DISPLAY MODULE AMPS POWER

High visibility 0.4’’ character 4-digit indicator BUTTONS 4-digit FUNCTIONS
Long life, sealed, stainless 5-digit / 8-character
steel membrane switches

The following phases of readings are available in each system Function Button
configuration (set by the VOLTS MODE parameter): A preset list of useful power function parameters is available
via the FUNCTION button. Pressing the FUNCTION button
VOLTS MODE = 4 WIRE WYE, 3 WIRE WYE, DEMO.
advances through each measured parameter.
For each of these modes, the PHASE button will advance
through: Two power function parameters are provided by the basic
model 3300 ACM:
• line-to-neutral average of the three phases
1) kW Total
• line-to-neutral values for each phase This parameter represents the total real power for all
• line-to-line average of the three phases 3 phases.
• line-to-line values for each phase 2) kWh Total
This is the total real energy consumed for all 3
• 3-phase line-to-neutral Volts display: V(LN)
phases, and is the net difference of power imported
• 3-phase line-to-line Volts display: V(LL) and power exported.
• 3-phase Amps display The 3300 ACM can also be equipped with additional mea-
sured parameter options. All optional parameters are
VOLTS MODE = 3 WIRE DELTA accessible via the FUNCTION button, with the sequence of
The PHASE button will advance through: parameters dependent on the total options installed.
• line-to-line values for each phase A complete description of each parameter is provided in Chapter
• line-to-line average of the three phases 4.
• 3-phase line-to-line Volts display: V(LL) AUTO FUNCTION CYCLING MODE
• 3-phase Amps display The 3300 ACM can be made to automatically cycle the front
panel display through a preset sequence of measured param-
VOLTS MODE = SINGLE PHASE eters:
The PHASE button will advance through: • 3-phase Volts, line-to-neutral
• line-to-neutral values for each phase • 3-phase Volts, line-to-line
and the line-to-line value
• 3-phase Amps
• line-to-neutral average of the two phases
• Frequency, kW Total
To start the cycling mode, hold down the PHASE button for
more than 3 seconds, then release. The displays will be cycled
at 4 second intervals. Pressing any button will return the
display to the regular non-cycling viewing mode.
NOTES
1. The Frequency parameter will be dis-
played only if the 3300 ACM is so
equipped.
2. The Frequency-kW display is only avail-
able in the Auto Function Cycling mode
and cannot be found in the regular
display modes.

3.4 FIELD PROGRAMMING 3.4.2 ENTERING

PROGRAMMING MODE
3.4.1 INTRODUCTION To program the setup parameters of the 3300 ACM from the
front panel, the user must first enter programming mode. To
Basic device programming can be performed quickly and enter programming mode, pressing and holding down the
easily from the front panel, or via the communications port CURSOR and INCREMENT buttons together. When
using a portable or remotely located computer. Basic setup programming mode is first entered, ‘POWER MEASURE-
parameters include scaling factors for the voltage and current MENT’ will be shown on the display.
inputs, voltage mode (wye, delta, etc.), and communications
settings. The user can return to display mode at any time by again
pressing and holding down the CURSOR and INCREMENT
Power Measurement’s PC-based M-SCADA, L-SCADA and buttons together
PowerView software fully supports 3300 ACM programming,
providing a number of parameter screens which make setup
quick and easy. The open communications protocol of the 3.4.3 PROGRAMMING
3300 ACM also allows free access to all programming param- BUTTON FUNCTIONS
eters using any compatible third-party system. In programming mode, the buttons of the front panel take on
Setup and other critical information are saved when power is new programming functions. The label below each button
turned off. All programming is password protected. indicates its alternate function.
A complete list of all programmable setup parameters is • CURSOR. Moves the cursor left one digit. The cur-
provided in Section 3.4.6. sor position will wrap around to the right of the
number if advanced past the left-most digit
This manual describes procedures for programming the 3300
ACM from its front panel only. For information on program- • INCREMENT. Increments the digit under the cursor,
ming via communications refer to the manual for the software advances through a number of preset values, or toggles
used. For third-party access, Appendix G provides informa- a YES/NO option.
tion on the Power Measurement protocol used by the 3300 To advance to the next parameter in the list, press and quickly
ACM. For details on the Modbus protocol, contact Power release the CURSOR and INCREMENT buttons together.
Measurement or your local representative.
Figure 3.4.3 Programming Mode Display and Button Functions
Display reads
“POWER MEASUREMENT’’
when Programming Mode has been
entered.
Press and hold down the PHASE and

FUNCTION buttons together to enter
or exit Programming Mode.
While in Programming Mode, press
and release the CURSOR and
INCREMENT buttons quickly together
to advance to the next setup Programming Mode
parameter. button functions
Moves cursor left by one Increments the digit or

position advances to next option

3.4.4 ENTERING AND CHANGING 3.4.5 ACCESSING AND

THE PASSWORD MODIFYING PARAMETERS
Pressing the CURSOR and INCREMENT button combination
once will advance past the ‘POWER MEASUREMENT’ Parameter List
display to the first parameter of the programming mode The CURSOR and INCREMENT button combination can be
which is the PASSWORD. pressed to advance through each parameter.
When the 3300 ACM is shipped, the PASSWORD will be 0. The entire parameter list wraps around. If a parameter is
The correct PASSWORD must be entered if any parameter missed, the CURSOR and INCREMENT button combination
values are to be changed. If the password is not entered, may be pressed repeatedly to return to the desired parameter.
setup parameter values may still be viewed, but not modified.
DIAGNOSTIC GROUP
To change the password, the present password must first be The group of parameters listed under the heading DIAGNOS-
entered. To change the password the CURSOR and INCRE- TICS are not typically used in the normal operation of the
MENT button combination should be pressed repeatedly to 3300 ACM. To make field programming as efficient as
advance past all parameters until the password parameter is possible, the diagnostics parameter group provides an access
displayed again. This time the new password should be parameter. The default setting for the DIAGNOSTIC MODE?
entered. Once this has been done, returning to display mode access parameter is NO. If the value is not changed, pressing
will cause the password to be changed. the CURSOR and INCREMENT button combination will skip
over that parameter group. If the value is set to YES, the
CURSOR and INCREMENT button combination will advance
through each parameter within that group.
Advancing past all parameters within the group will return
the user to the Power Measurement display.
The diagnostic group of parameters is described in Section 3.9.
Defining New Parameter Values

If the correct password was entered, the user can modify any
setup parameter. As discussed in Section 3.4.3, the CURSOR
and INCREMENT buttons can be used to change individual
digits or select from a preset list of options for that parameter
value. Section 3.4.6 lists all programmable parameters and
their range of possible values.
Attempting to set a parameter to a value outside of its
allowed range will cause that value to be ignored.
Parameter modifications are implemented immediately when
the user advances to the next parameter.
Returning to Display Mode

Once all parameters have been set to their desired values,
pressing and holding down the CURSOR and INCREMENT
button combination together will return to display mode.

Programming Example
Figure 3.4.5 gives a step-by-step example of how to program
operating parameters from the front panel. The example
given shows how to set the PT PRIMARY and PT SECOND-
ARY parameters for the device, then return to display mode.
The example is given for a PT primary of 14.4 kV. The
secondary is the required rating of 120 V.
Figure 3.4.5 Field Programming Example

STEP ACTION: DISPLAY READS:
1. Press and hold down PHASE & FUNCTION buttons together to enter POWER MEASUREMENT
programming mode.
2. Press and quickly release CURSOR & INCREMENT buttons once. PASSWORD= ****
3. Enter password by using INCREMENT and CURSOR buttons.

Note: 3300 ACM is shipped with password = 0. PASSWORD= ***0
4. Press and quickly release CURSOR & INCREMENT buttons once. USING PTS?= NO
5. Press INCREMENT button once to toggle value to YES. USING PTS?= YES
6. Press and quickly release CURSOR & INCREMENT buttons once. PT PRIMARY= 1
7. Enter new value for PT PRIMARY. To set to 14400 (14.4 kV), first
set far right digit to 0 by pressing INCREMENT until display reads: PT PRIMARY= 0
8. Move cursor one digit left by pressing CURSOR button. PT PRIMARY= 0
9. Set digit required value by pressing INCREMENT. PT PRIMARY= 00
10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 above until all digits set. PT PRIMARY= 14400
11. Press and quickly release CURSOR & INCREMENT buttons once. PT SECONDARY= 1
12. Enter new value for PT SECONDARY. Follow steps 8 to 10 above,

using INCREMENT and CURSOR buttons until display reads: PT SECONDARY= 120
13. Press and quickly release CURSOR & INCREMENT buttons to advance
to next parameter, or press and hold down to return to display mode. Volts, Phase, Amps, Power Function
NOTE: Cursor position in the example is shown as an underscore line.

In the actual display, cursor position is indicated by an underscored blinking character.

3.4.6 OPERATING PARAMETER

DESCRIPTIONS
Figures 3.4.6a and 3.4.6b provide a brief description of each
operating parameter that may be programmed from the front
panel or via communications.
More detailed descriptions of each operating parameter are
provided throughout this manual where operational features
are described.
Figure 3.4.6a Programmable Operating Parameters I

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE
PASSWORD Must be entered correctly to allow changing the value of 4 digit number
any setup parameter(s) or to allow clear/reset of any function.
USING PTS? Selecting NO indicates the 3300 ACM voltage inputs are NO = direct connection
being connected directly to the power lines, without PTs. YES = input from PTs
Selecting YES indicates PTs are being used.
PT PRIMARY Set to PT primary voltage rating. This parameter only 0 to 999,999 Volts
appears when USING PTS? parameter has been set to YES.
PT SECONDARY Set to PT secondary voltage rating. This parameter only 0 to 347 Volts
appears when USING PTS? parameter has been set to YES.
AMPS SCALE Sets full-scale AC input current for A, B, and C phases 0 to 32,000 Amps
(CT primary current rating). See Section 3.5.
VOLTS MODE Sets Volts Mode for correct power system configuration. 4-WIRE WYE
Demo mode provides preset values for all measurements 3-WIRE DELTA
based on input scales. Use for demonstration purposes only. SINGLE PHASE
DEMO
3-WIRE WYE
UNIT ID Sets communications identification number for 3300 ACM. 1 to 9999

Note: The number 0 may not be used for an ID as it is
reserved for other purposes.
COM MODE Selects the function of the RS-485 port. RS485 = communications
See Sections 5.3. kWh PULSE = pulse output
kWh/PULSE Sets number of kW hours between pulses in kWh pulse mode. 0.1 to 9999.9 kWh
Parameter only appears when COM MODE = kWh PULSE.
PULSE FORMAT Sets the kWh PULSE output format. Parameter only appears kYZ, PULSE
if COM PORT = kWh PULSE and kWh/PULSE is non-zero.
PULSE DURATION Sets the kWh PULSE pulse width in multiples of 10 milliseconds. 1 to 99
Parameter only appears if PULSE FORMAT = PULSE.
BAUD RATE Baud Rate at which the 3300 ACM transmits and receives 300, 1200, 2400,
information via communications. 4800, 9600, 19,200

Figure 3.4.6b Programmable Operating Parameters II

PARAMETER DESCRIPTION RANGE
PROTOCOL Selects the communications protocol. PML, MODBUS
REGISTER SIZE Selects Register Size for MODBUS communications. 16 BIT, 32 BIT
Parameter only appears if PROTOCOL = MODBUS.
CLEAR ALL HOURS? Selecting YES will set the kW hours, kVAR hour, and NO, YES
kVA hours readings to 0.
RESET MIN/MAX? Selecting YES will reset the Min/Max array. NO, YES
DEMAND PERIOD Sets length of the demand sub-period to be used in calculating 1 to 99 = minutes
optional demand values. See Chapter 4.
# OF DMD PERIODS Sets number of sub-periods to be averaged in calculating the 1 to 15

sliding window demand values. See Chapter 4.
FORMAT Sets the format of the phase labels and decimal delimiter. Phase: ABC, XYZ,
CURSOR selects phase label or delimiter parameter. RYB, RST, 123
INCREMENT selects options. Delimiter: period, comma
SHOW DECIMALS ? Allows high-resolution display of V, A, kW, kVAR, and kVA values NO, YES
CONTRAST/ANGLE Press INCREMENT to adjust contrast of the LCD display. -5 to 5

Contrast changes
DIAGNOSTIC MODE? Setting this parameter to YES will allow access to the NO = bypass diagnostics
DIAGNOSTIC MODE parameter group listed below. YES = gain access
SERIAL NUMBER The user may view the 3300 ACM factory set serial number. 5 digit #
FIRMWARE VER These two parameters indicate the current version and revision Version = 4 digit #
REV DATE date of the operating firmware (i.e. program) in the 3300 ACM. Date = dy/mo/yr
CHECKSUM Checksum value on program memory. Indicates PASS or FAIL. 6 character

hexadecimal #
STATUS FLAGS Indicates status of various internal systems. Should normally 6 character
read zero (0). hexadecimal #
CLEAR STATUS? Selecting YES will set all status flags (described above) to zero (0). NO, YES

3.5 SELECTING DIRECT OR PT INPUT & Amps Scale

SETTING PT SCALES, AMPS SCALE, The basic model 3300 ACM provides 5 Amp phase current
inputs. If the CTs used are rated for a 5 Amp full scale
VOLTS MODE output, set the AMPS SCALE should be set to the primary
This section details the minimum basic programming setup rating of the CTs being used.
required for proper operation of the 3300 ACM. The 3300 ACM also offers a 1AMP option which for use with
CTs with 1 Amp full scale output.
Direct Connection or Using PTs
If the CTs are not rated for a 5 Amp or 1 Amp full scale
The setting of the phase voltage input parameters is depen-
output, contact Power Measurement or your local representa-
dent on the voltage of the system being monitored and
tive for more information.
whether the 3300 ACM is being connected directly to the
lines, or if PTs (potential transformers) are being used.
NOTE
WARNING For the above parameter settings,
PTs are required for connection to all Delta PT PRIMARY x AMPS SCALE
systems.
should be less than 999,999,999 for correct
display of kW, kVAR, and kVA readings
which have a maximum range of 999,999.
DIRECT CONNECTION
The basic model 3300 ACM supports direct connection to
Wye systems up to 347/600 VAC and Single Phase systems
up to 347/694 VAC without the need for PTs. Volts Mode
For direct connection, the USING PTS? parameter of the 3300 The VOLTS MODE should be set according to the system
ACM must be set to NO. The 3300 ACM will automatically connection configuration (4-WIRE WYE, 3-WIRE WYE, 3-
select the correct scaling. WIRE DELTA, SINGLE PHASE). Refer to Chapter 2 for more
information.
PT CONNECTION The 3300 ACM also offers a demonstration mode which will
PTs must be used for Wye systems above 347/600 VAC, generate dynamic readings for all real-time measurements
Single Phase systems above 347/694 VAC, and for all Delta based on the input scales programmed by the user. These
systems. readings can be viewed from the front panel or via communi-
If PTs are used, set USING PTS? to YES. The following two cations. To use this feature, set VOLTS MODE to DEMO.
parameters which appear will then be PT PRIMARY and PT
SECONDARY. These are used to tell the 3300 ACM what the
PT voltage ratings are, allowing the 3300 ACM to set its
internal full scale input references.
Set PT PRIMARY to the primary rating of the PTs used. This
should normally be equivalent to the full scale line levels
which are being measured by the meter. For example, for a
13.8 kV system, 120:1 ratio PTs with primary ratings of 14.4
kV are typically used. For these PTs, set the PT PRIMARY to
14400.
Set PT SECONDARY to the secondary rating of the PTs used.
The maximum secondary voltage allowable is 347 VAC.
USING THE HIACC OPTION

The HIACC (high accuracy) option of the 3300 ACM provides
a preset input voltage scale of 120, 277 or 347 VAC. To ensure
optimum accuracy when using a 3300 ACM with this option
installed, direct connect only to systems with full scale levels
equivalent to the specified 3300 ACM input voltage. For
example, a 277 VAC HIACC meter should only be used with
a 277 VAC system.
If PTs are used with the HIACC option, always use PTs
with secondary voltages equal to the specified 3300 ACM
input voltage, and set the PT SECONDARY parameter to
that value.

3.6 DISPLAY FORMAT NOTE

1. It is important to realize that the 3300
3.6.1 CHOOSING A DISPLAY FORMAT ACM’s accuracy is specified in per-
The 3300 ACM front panel display can present numeric centages of full scale reading. How-
information and phase labels in a number of different formats ever, the High-Resolution feature can
which reflect various world and industrial standards. The display resolutions of readings greater
FORMAT parameter is used for this purpose. than the actual accuracy of the meter.
The front panel display can present measured values using As an example, if the current scale of
either of the two following numeric formats: the meter is set to 100, the specified
accuracy of current readings for a ba-
a) 1234.5 This is the default. A decimal point is used
for the decimal delimiter. sic model 3300 ACM would be
b) 1234,5 A comma is used for the decimal delimiter. 0.5% x 100 Amps = 0.5 Amps
The decimal delimiter only affects Power Factor measurements With the high-resolution display op-
and voltage and current measurements in high-resolution mode tion enabled, the 3300 ACM can dis-
if so equipped (see Section 3.6.2). play current readings with a resolution
of 0.1 Amps, which is greater that the
For the thousands delimiter (radix), the international stan- specified accuracy.
dard letter K is sometimes used (e.g. 12K5 represents 12500).
Its use is dependent on the type of value being displayed. 2. The 3300 ACM high-resolution feature
is supported by the standard Power
The possible choices for the three letters used for the phase
Measurement communications proto-
labels are: ABC (default), XYZ, RYB, RST, and 123.
col, but not by the Modbus communi-
To set the FORMAT parameter, the CURSOR button is used cations protocol.
to select whether the numeric or phase label format is being
programmed. The INCREMENT button is then used to
advance through each format option.
3.7 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
3.6.2 HIGH-RESOLUTION CONTRAST
DISPLAY OPTION
The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted for optimum
readability at any given vertical viewing angle. Pressing
NOTE INCREMENT changes the contrast level of the display in
preset steps. Adjust until the best readability for a given
This feature is supported only by devices
installation is achieved. A number corresponding to the
equipped with firmware version 1.2.2.0 and present contrast level of the LCD display is shown.
later.
The 3300 ACM can optionally display high-resolution values

for instantaneous voltage, current and power measurements.
This option is selected by setting the DISPLAY DECIMALS
parameter to YES in programming mode.
In this mode, Volts and Amps will be shown to 1 decimal
place of resolution if the reading is below 100 (e.g. 87.5). If
the instantaneous kVA total is below 40 kVA, the readings for
kW, kVA and kVAR are displayed as W, VA and VAR,
respectively.
Minimum, maximum, demand, min/max demand, and
energy (hours) readings do not support this feature.

3.8 USING THE KWH PULSE 3.9 USING THE DIAGNOSTIC

OUTPUT FUNCTION PARAMETERS
The RS-485 port of the 3300 ACM can also be used to provide As mentioned, the group of parameters accessed using the
a kWh pulse output which can be used to control an external DIAGNOSTICS MODE? parameter are not typically used in
relay. This, in turn, can connect to devices which use a kWh the normal operation of the 3300 ACM. These parameters do,
pulse counter input, such as Power Measurement's 3750 PDC however, have a number of special functions that can be
power demand controller. helpful in some circumstances.
To use the kWh pulse mode, COM MODE must be set to
kWh PULSE. Serial Number, Checksum, & Status Flags
These parameters are normally for Power Measurement
internal use. If you encounter any problem with the 3300
CAUTION ACM which you suspect is due to a device failure, write them
If the 3300 ACM has been connected to an down and contact Power Measurement immediately. You
RS-485 network, setting the COM MODE to kWh may then be requested to view parameter values from this
PULSE will disable all communications on the net- group to help determine the source of the problem.
work. The CLEAR STATUS? parameter allows the status flags,
accessed through the diagnostics mode, to be cleared.
The kWh pulse output function can be programmed to Firmware Ver. and Rev. Date
generate either a KYZ (state transition) or PULSE (square
wave) output. If the COM MODE has been set to kWh The 3300 ACM has been designed to be totally upward
PULSE, kWh/PULSE appears as the next parameter. This compatible, ensuring that any new 3300 ACM features
parameter is used to set the number of kW hours between offered by Power Measurement in the future can be easily
installed into an existing device in the field. This is per-
output pulses, and is settable within a range of 0.1 to 9999.9
formed using a simple firmware upgrade operation which
kWh.
loads a new operating program into the device. The FIRM-
If the kWh/PULSE is assigned a non-zero value, PULSE WARE VER and REV DATE parameters indicate which
FORMAT appears as the next parameter, and allows the user version of firmware is currently installed in the 3300 ACM.
to select between KYZ and PULSE. This can be checked to determine if the 3300 ACM is operat-
If PULSE FORMAT = PULSE, the parameter PULSE DURA- ing with the newest available firmware.
TION appears next. This parameter allows the user to set the
pulse width in multiples of 10 milliseconds. The valid range of this
parameter is 1 to 99 (10 to 990 milliseconds).
NOTE
1. The maximum pulse rate for the kWh
pulse output function is 1 pulse per
second.
2. This feature is only valid for units
equipped with firmware version
1.1.0.0 or later.
Section 2.7 describes kWh pulse output connections and relay

requirements.

4. MEASURED PARAMETERS Measured Parameter Display Labels

The large number of measured parameter types and their
associated measurement mode combinations requires that the
4.1 INTRODUCTION 3300 ACM display parameter names on its front panel using
special formats. Labels for each measurement, phase, and
This chapter provides detailed descriptions of each measured mode are listed in Figures 4.1.1a and 4.1.1b.
parameter provided by the basic model 3300 ACM , and those
equipped as possible measurement options. These are Items in parentheses are not included in the display labels.
categorized as follows: For example, kW Minimum for phase A would be:
Measured Parameters: KWa MIN
a) Real-time For the total for all phases, the word ‘total’ is omitted:
b) Energy KW MIN
Measurement Modes: Phase labels are imbedded in the parameter labels to produce the
displayed measurement name. For example, Voltage line-to-
a) Demand line, thermal demand, maximum for phase AB would be:
b) Minima & Maxima Vab DMD MAX
c) Bi-directional Energy Reactive energy, total of all phases, exported would be:
Figure 4.1.1 provides a complete listing of all measured KVRH EXP
parameters, including their associated display labels. The
figure indicates which measurements are included with the As mentioned in Chapter 3, parameter names which require a
basic model, and which are optional. large number of characters will be presented using the entire
display.
Appendix C lists measurement accuracies, display resolu-
tions, and range of readings. Access to Parameters
The following sections of this chapter provide additional All measurements provided by the basic model 3300 ACM,
information on each parameter type. and all measurement options with which the 3300 ACM has
been equipped are continuously monitored or calculated
internally by the 3300 ACM. As described in Chapter 3, the
user can access all parameters directly from the front panel
using the default PHASE and FUNCTION buttons.
All available measured parameters are always accessible via
remote communications (Chapter 5).
Measured Parameters 4-1

Figure 4.1.1a List of Measured Parameters I
DISPLAY LABELS DESCRIPTION

Parameter Phase
Basic Measurements
(Voltage) A, B, C, LN, AB, BC, CA, LL Voltage, per phase and average, line-to-neutral and line-to-line.
(Current) A, B, C, L A B C ,L
N, B, C, A L Current, per phase and average.
KW (total) Instantaneous real power flow (kW), total of all phases.
KWH TOT (total) Total accumulated real energy (i.e. kW hours) for all phases.
Optional Measurements
V MIN a, b, c, LNav, ab, bc, ca, LLav Voltage minimums, per phase and average, line-to-neutral and line-to-line.
V MAX a, b, c, LNav, ab, bc, ca, LLav Voltage maximums, per phase and average.
V DMD a, b, c, LNav, ab, bc, ca, LLav Voltage thermal demand, per phase and average.
V DMD MIN a, b, c, LNav, ab, bc, ca, LLav Voltage thermal demand minimums, per phase and average.
V DMD MAX a, b, c, LNav, ab, bc, ca, LLav Voltage thermal demand maximums, per phase and average.
I MIN a, b, c, av Current minimums, each phase and average of all phases.
I MAX a, b, c, av Current maximums, each phase and average of all phases.
I DMD a, b, c, av Amps thermal demand, each phase and average of all phases.
I DMD MIN a, b, c, av Amps thermal demand minimums, per phase and average.
I DMD MAX a, b, c, av Amps thermal demand maximums, per phase and average.
I DMD av Amps sliding window demand, average of all phases.
*
I DMD MIN av Amps sliding window demand minimum, average of all phases.
I DMD MAX
* av Amps sliding window demand maximum, average of all phases.
KW
* a, b, c Instantaneous real power flow (kW), per phase.
KW MIN a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous real power flow minimums, per phase and total.
KW MAX a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous real power flow maximums, per phase and total.
KW DMD a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous real power thermal demand, per phase and total.
KW DMD MIN a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous real power thermal demand minimums, per phase and total.
KW DMD MAX a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous real power thermal demand maximums, per phase and total.
KW DMD (total) Instantaneous real power sliding window demand, total of all phases.
*
KW DMD MIN (total) Instantaneous real power sliding window demand minimum, total of all phases.
KW DMD MAX
* (total) Instantaneous real power sliding window demand maximum, total of all phases.
KWH IMP
* (total) Imported real energy (kWh), total of all phases.
KWH EXP (total) Exported real energy, total of all phases.
NOTE: Items in parentheses are not included in the display labels. Phase labels are imbedded
into parameter labels to produce the displayed measurement label. See Section 4.1 for examples.
4-2 Measured Parameters

Figure 4.1.1b List of Measured Parameters II
DISPLAY LABELS DESCRIPTION

Parameter Phase
Optional Measurements (continued)

KVR a, b, c (total) Instantaneous reactive power flow (kVAR), per phase and total.
KVR MIN a, b, c, (total) Minimums for instantaneous reactive power flow, per phase and total.
KVR MAX a, b, c, (total) Maximums for instantaneous reactive power flow, per phase and total.
KVR DMD a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous reactive power thermal demand, per phase and total.
KVR DMD MIN a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous reactive power thermal demand minimums, per phase and total.
KVR DMD MAX a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous reactive power thermal demand maximums, per phase and total.
KVR DMD (total) Instantaneous reactive power sliding window demand, total of all phases.
KVR DMD MIN
* (total) Instantaneous reactive power sliding window demand minimum, total of all phases.
*
KVR DMD MAX (total) Instantaneous reactive power sliding window demand maximum, total of all phases.
KVRH IMP
* (total) Imported reactive energy (kVARh), total of all phases.
KVRH EXP (total) Exported reactive energy, total of all phases.
KVRH TOT (total) Total reactive energy for all phases.
KVA a, b, c (total) Instantaneous apparent power flow (kVA), per phase and total.
KVA MIN a, b, c, (total) Minimums for instantaneous apparent power flow, per phase and total.
KVA MAX a, b, c, (total) Maximums for instantaneous apparent power flow, per phase and total.
KVA DMD a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous apparent power thermal demand, per phase and total.
KVA DMD MIN a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous apparent power thermal demand minimums, per phase and total.
KVA DMD MAX a, b, c, (total) Instantaneous apparent power thermal demand maximums, per phase and total.
KVA DMD (total) Instantaneous apparent power sliding window demand, total of all phases.
*
KVA DMD MIN (total) Instantaneous apparent power sliding window demand min., total of all phases.
KVA DMD MAX
* (total) Instantaneous apparent power sliding window demand max., total of all phases.
KVAH TOT
* (total) Total apparent energy (kVAh) for all phases.
PF a, b, c, (total) Power factor (PF), per phase and total. Leading = PF LEAD, lagging = PF LAG.
PF MIN a, b, c, (total) Power factor minimums, per phase and total.
PF MAX a, b, c, (total) Power factor maximums, per phase and total.
PF DMD a, b, c, (total) Power factor thermal demand, per phase and total.
PF DMD MIN a, b, c, (total) Power factor thermal demand minimums, per phase and total.
PF DMD MAX a, b, c, (total) Power factor thermal demand maximums, per phase and total.
HZ (a) Frequency on phase A voltage
HZ MIN (a) Frequency minimum on phase A voltage
HZ MAX (a) Frequency maximum on phase A voltage
HZ DMD (a) Frequency thermal demand on Volts phase A.
HZ DMD MIN (a) Frequency thermal demand minimum on Volts phase A.
HZ DMD MAX (a) Frequency thermal demand maximum on Volts phase A.
VOLT HOURS (a) Accumulated time in hours when voltage on phase A is present (see Section 4.2.2).

4.2 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 4.2.2 ENERGY & VOLT-HOURS
Introduction
4.2.1 REAL TIME Energy parameters include kW hours (kWH), kVAR hours
Real-time parameters include all voltage, current, power, (kVARH), and kVA hours (kVAH). All energy parameters are
power factor, frequency and Volt-Hour measurements. For true RMS and represent the total for all 3 phases. kWH and
phase dependent measurements, this includes per phase kVARH each provide three separate measurement modes
readings, and averages or totals for all phases. which indicate bi-directional power flow (see Section 4.3.3).
All real-time voltage, current and power measurements are The Volt-Hour parameter can provide an indication of total
true RMS and are updated each second. running time for an engine-generator set or other equipment.
Volt-Hours will be accumulated during the time that the
For power measurements, a positive number (i.e. no sign)
voltage on phase A is maintained above:
indicates real power in the forward direction (imported). A
negative number (i.e. negatively signed) indicates real power a) 60 VAC for a basic model direct connected.
in the reverse direction (exported). b) 60% of full scale for a basic model connected using
Additional measurement modes available for real-time PTs, or for any HIACC option.
parameters include demand and minima/maxima.
NOTE
NOTE
The Volt-Hours parameter can only be used
Conventions used in regard to power factor to sense an active line-to-neutral voltage in
lead/lag are discussed in Section 4.3.4. Wye or Single Phase systems.
Energy and Volt-Hours readings are updated once each

second. Maximum range of these readings is 999,999,999.
Beyond this value, readings will roll over to zero (0).
Resetting the Energy Counters

The user can reset the value of all energy readings with which
the 3300 ACM has been equipped (kWH, kVARH, kVAH).
This can be performed using the CLEAR ALL HOURS?
parameter from the front panel in programming mode, or via
communications. Setting this parameter to YES will cause
the import, export, and total counters for each parameter to be
cleared to zero (0) when the user exits programming mode.

4.3 MEASUREMENT MODES Thermal Demand Measurements

The 3300 ACM provides a large number of optional thermal
Some optional measured parameters provide additional demand measurements. Thermal demand values are calcu-
measurement modes which are accessible from the front panel lated for real-time measurements using a method which is
using the FUNCTION button. The modes available to the equivalent to thermal averaging. For thermal averaging, the
user are dependent on the parameter type, and the measure- traditional demand indicator responds to heating of a thermal
ment options with which the 3300 ACM has been equipped. element in a Watt-Hour meter. The thermal demand period is
Figure 4.1.1 lists all modes applicable to each measured determined by the thermal time constant of the element,
parameter. typically 15 to 30 minutes. The demand period is the period
of time it would take the demand to ramp up to approxi-
4.3.1 DEMAND mately 63% of the steady-state value (see Figure 4.3.1).
For thermal demand, the programmable demand period is
Introduction equal to the product of the following 2 parameters:
Power utilities generally bill commercial customers based on
DEMAND PERIOD x # OF DMD PERIODS
both their energy consumption (in kWH) and their peak usage
levels, called peak demand (in kW). Demand is a measure of This allows the user to match the power utility’s demand
average power consumption over a fixed time period, typically calculation technique.
30 minutes. Peak (or maximum) demand is the highest Each thermal demand measurement can optionally have
demand level recorded over the billing period. associated minima/maxima parameters available.
Demand measurement methods and intervals vary between
power utilities. Some common methods include: thermal NOTE
averaging, sliding window, and fixed interval techniques. The
3300 ACM can perform demand calculations using both the On the front panel display, thermal de-
thermal averaging and sliding window demand techniques. mand parameters are indicated using the
label DMD. For example:
kW DMD = kW thermal demand
Figure 4.3.1 Thermal Demand Calculation
PARAMETER &
PARAMETER
DEMAND
LOAD
100%
63%
DEMAND
0% TIME
DEMAND PERIOD

Sliding Window Demand Measurements To reset the demand period, first change or toggle either the
To compute sliding window demand values, the 3300 ACM DEMAND PERIOD or the # OF DMD PERIODS setup
uses the sliding window averaging (or rolling interval) technique parameter (without actually modifying it, but simply cycling
which divides the demand interval into sub-periods. The the value from 5 back to 5, for example.). At the start of the
demand is measured electronically based on the average load utility’s demand period, quickly press and release both front-
level over the most recent set of sub-periods. This has the panel buttons simultaneously to advance to the next param-
effect of improving the response time as compared to the fixed eter. The 3300 ACM demand period will be reset, and all
interval method. sliding window demand measurements will be cleared.
Similar to thermal demand, the DEMAND PERIOD and
Resetting the Demand Parameters
# OF DMD PERIODS parameters allow the user to match the
power utility’s demand calculation technique. For sliding Both Thermal Demand and Sliding Window Demand
window measurements, DEMAND PERIOD represents the parameters are reset whenever a change is made to the PT
length of the utility’s demand sub-period, while # OF DMD PRIMARY, PT SECONDARY, AMPSCALE, DEMAND
PERIODS represents the number of sub-periods which make PERIOD, or # OF DMD PERIODS either via communications
up the total demand interval. For example, with a 6 x 5 or the front panel of the 3300 ACM.
minute (30 minutes total) sliding window method, demand In addition, all demand calculations can be reset from the front
will be the average power consumption over the last six 5- panel without changing any of the demand parameters. To
minute periods. This allows the user to match virtually any accomplish this, access either DEMAND PERIOD or # OF
type of sliding window measurement method used by the DEMAND PERIODS in programming mode. Using the
utilities increment button (right hand button) and cycle through the
(e.g. 15x2, 6x5, 1x30). numbers until the original value is reached again (e.g., if
Each sliding window demand measurement can optionally demand period is 15, then increment to 16, 17, 18, 19, 10,
have associated minima/maxima parameters available. 11.....15). The demand reset occurs as soon as the operator has
advanced to the next parameter in programming mode.
NOTES Sliding Window Demand parameters are also reset whenever

a RESET MIN/MAX is performed.
1. Using the sliding window method, the
3300 ACM readings will always be as NOTES
high or slightly higher than the utility
readings. 1. MIN/MAX comparisons are not made
until five Thermal Demand periods or
2. On the front panel display, sliding
two Sliding Window Demand periods
window demand parameters are indi-
have passed since the demand was
cated using the label DMD followed
reset (i.e. not until the demand value
by an asterisk. For example:
is within 99% of its' steady state
kW DMD* = kW sliding window demand value). This prevents either the
maxima or the minima from always
reading zero (depending on the sign of
MANUAL DEMAND PERIOD SYNCHRONIZATION the parameter) after a MIN/MAX re-
The internally-timed demand period for sliding window set.
demand measurements can be synchronized to the power
utility’s demand period through performing a manual 2. If a PT scale or CT scale has been
procedure at the front panel of the 3300 ACM. changed, the minimum and maximum
demands are reset.
3. If the minima and maxima have been
reset within five Thermal Demand pe-
riods or two Sliding Window Demand
periods of a demand reset, then the
minimum and maximum demands
will read zero until the waiting period
for either the thermal demand or the
sliding window demand period is up.

4.3.2 MINIMA / MAXIMA 4.3.3 BI-DIRECTIONAL ENERGY

Energy parameters provide three measurement modes which
Introduction indicate bi-directional power flow: imported, exported, and total.
The 3300 ACM can optionally provide minima and maxima
measurements. These parameters record the extreme values Total measurements represent the difference between energy
for real-time and demand parameters. imported and exported for all three phases. This accumulated
value is incremented when power is being imported, and
decremented when reactive power is exported. Therefore, this
NOTE accumulated value can be signed either positively (net import)
On the front panel display, minima and or negatively (net export).
maxima are indicated using MIN and kWH and kVARH can provide all three modes. The kVAH
MAX, respectively. energy parameter provides only a total reading.
NOTE
Resetting Min / Max Parameters
Conventions used in regards to energy im-
If the 3300 ACM has been equipped with one or more
port/export are described in Section 4.3.4.
minima/maxima parameters, the user can reset their values.
This can be perfomed using the RESET MIN/MAX? param-
eter from the front panel in programming mode, or via
communications. Setting this parameter to YES will cause all
min/max readings to be reset when the user exits program-
ming mode.

4.3.4 POWER READING POLARITIES

Figure 4.3.4 illustrates how the 3300 ACM interprets and
displays signed values for power, energy import/export
indication, and power factor leading/lagging indication.
NOTE
The polarity of energy import/export read-
ings can be reversed by reversing the polar-
ity of the CTs connected to the 3300 ACM.
Figure 4.3.4 Power Reading Polarities
+ kVAR
IMPORT
PF LEAD PF LAG
(Power Factor (Power Factor
Leading) PF = 0% Lagging)
θ = 90o to 180o θ = 0o to 90o
- kW θ = 45 PF = 100% + kW
EXPORT IMPORT
PF = 100%
θ = 180o to 270o θ = 270o to 360o
PF LAG PF = 0% PF LEAD
(Power Factor (Power Factor
Lagging) Leading)
- kVAR
EXPORT

5. COMMUNICATIONS 5.2 RS-485 COMMUNICATION

RS-485 communication can be used to concurrently connect
up to thirty-two remote devices on a single communications
5.1 INTRODUCTION loop. Each device is given a unique UNIT I.D. (identification
The 3300 ACM is equipped with an RS-485 communications number). In this way, each remote device may be monitored
port which allows the 3300 ACM to be integrated within large and controlled from one location by a single computer/PLC.
energy monitoring networks. The communications port is The total distance limitation on a single RS-485 communica-
optically isolated and transient protected, and can operate at tion network is 4000 feet (1219 meters) using 22 AWG
baud rates up to 19,200. (.4mm2) twisted pair shielded cable. Chapter 2 provides
The 3300 ACM is fully compatible with Power Measurement’s wiring diagrams for RS-485 network connection.
PC-based M-SCADA or L-SCADA systems. M-SCADA / L- Communication methods between the remote RS-485 site and
SCADA can display all measured parameters provided by the the master computer station can include a direct RS-485
3300 ACM. M-SCADA / L-SCADA can also be used to connection (under 1219 meters), telephone lines with mo-
remotely program all setup parameters. An open communica- dems, fiber-optic and/or radio links (see Figure 5.2.1). An RS-
tions protocol allows similar access by third-party systems, 232C to RS-485 converter, such as Power Measurement’s
including the Modicon Modbus. COM32 or COM128, is required between the RS-232C port of
This chapter provides additional information regarding the computer or modem and the RS-485 network (see Chapter
remote communications connections, programming, and 2).
general operation.
Firmware Updating via the Comm. Port

Future 3300 ACM firmware updates, when made available by
Power Measurement, can be quickly performed via the RS-485
port; therefore, it is strongly recommended that all 3300 ACM devices be
connected onto a communication bus when installed, even if remote
communications are not initially required. Updates are performed by
downloading of new firmware code from a locally connected
host computer, or a remote computer connected via modem or
other method.
Figure 5.2.1 Remote Communication Methods

RS-232 / RS-485
CONVERTER
RS-485 UP TO 4000 FT.
TEL or FOTS
MODEM
LOCAL RS-485 LOOP
SUPPORTS UP
FIBER OPTIC LINK, TO 32 DEVICES
LEASED PHONE LINE
or DEDICATED CABLE
RADIO SITE 1
LINK
RADIO MODEM
TX / RX
RADIO MODEM RS-232 / RS-485 TEL or FOTS RS-232 / RS-485

TX / RX CONVERTER MODEM CONVERTER
LOCAL RS-485 LOOP LOCAL RS-485 LOOP

SUPPORTS UP SUPPORTS UP
TO 32 DEVICES TO 32 DEVICES
SITE 3 SITE 2
Communications 5-1
5.3 SETTING THE COM MODE, UNIT CAUTION

I.D. & BAUD RATE
When using a modem interface between
Before communication with the host computer/PLC is the host computer and any remote
possible, the user must first ensure that all other connected device(s), the user must ensure that the
devices have been configured for RS-485 communication. host computer is not used to set the BAUD
The next step is to program the communication parameters of RATE parameter of any selected device out-
the 3300 ACM, and all other connected devices. The follow- side the working range of the modem. Do-
ing parameters must be programmed via the front panel of ing so will cause that meter to cease com-
the 3300 ACM. municating. Re-establishment of commu-
nication with that meter is then only pos-
UNIT I.D. sible through performing the following two
Each device on the RS-485 network must be given a unique steps:
identification number. The range of possible values is 1 to
9999. a) Reset the baud rate of the remote de-
vice from its front panel to a value within
COM MODE the working range of the modem.
To communicate with the 3300 ACM, the COM MODE must
b) Set the computer to communicate at
be set to RS485.
the baud rate the remote device has
been set to communicate at.
NOTE
If the 3300 ACM has been connected to an
PROTOCOL
RS-485 network, setting the COM MODE to kWh
Set the PROTOCOL parameter to PML to communicate with
PULSE will disable all communications on the net-
Power Measurement’s M-SCADA/L-SCADA software, or to
work. kWh PULSE mode is described below.
MODBUS to communicate with the Modicon Modbus system.
See Section 5.8 for more information on Modbus compatibil-
ity.
BAUD RATE
The baud rate of each device on the network must be set to
correspond with the baud rate selected for the computer.
Options include 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19,200 baud.
5-2 Communications
5.4 3300 ACM -TRAN 5.5 M-SCADA / L-SCADA

MODEL OPERATION The 3300 ACM maintains compatibility with Power
Measurement’s PC-based power monitoring software pack-
The TRAN (transducer) model of the 3300 ACM provides all ages: M-SCADA and L-SCADA. The 3300 ACM is also
the functions of the basic model 3300 ACM, except that it has compatible with the entire family of 3000 series digital
no front panel display or keypad. All measured parameters instrumentation, which includes power meters, power
and programming parameters are accessed via communica- demand controllers, and smart transducer interfaces. A single
tions. M-SCADA station can support up to 99 remote sites with a
total of 3168 devices. L-SCADA supports 12 devices distrib-
uted across up to 12 sites. Systems are easily expandable, and
NOTE very large systems can be built by linking multiple master
All units ordered with the TRAN option stations.
that are to be used with Modbus communi- M-SCADA / L-SCADA provides extensive full-colour data
cations must also be ordered with the display options, automated data handling and system control
MOD option. For this option the factory features including:
presets the device for Modbus communica- a) Real-time data display for all or part of the power
tions. system. Full colour, user-configurable system diagrams
can be used to give a system-wide display of power
To initiate communications with the device, the factory-set conditions. Real-time and logged data for individual
UNIT I.D. and BAUD RATE must be used: devices can also be viewed.
a) UNIT I.D. is set at the factory to be the last 4 digits b) Display of captured waveforms and harmonic
of the unit’s serial number, which can be found on analysis. M-SCADA / L-SCADA can provide more
the rear cover of the unit. For example, a unit with detailed power quality analysis to the 63rd harmonic
serial number 71317 will be preset to UNIT I.D. of in graphical or tabular formats.*
1317. c) Display of 12-cycle waveform recorder data. Wave-
forms for all inputs can be displayed concurrently on
NOTE the screen for fault or surge/sag analysis.*
d) Historical trend graphing. M-SCADA / L-SCADA
If the unit has been ordered with the MOD can display historical, time-interval triggered
option (Modbus communications), then snapshot log data in graphical format.*
only the last two digits of the units' serial
number will be used as the unit's ID. e) Detection, annunciation, display and logging of
(Modbus only allows unit ID's between 1 alarm conditions.*
and 247). f) Automatic retrieval and disk archival of data logs
from remote devices.*
b) BAUD RATE is set at the factory to 9600 baud. g) Manual control of the on-board relays of all Power
Measurement devices.*
Once communication has been established using the factory
defaults, the device’s operating parameters may be changed h) Remote programming of the setup parameters of all
using the remote computer. The user may also reset the UNIT Power Measurement devices.
I.D. of the device to any other desired value, as well as Power Measurement’s proven distributed processing approach to
resetting the BAUD RATE. Refer to Section 5.3 for important power monitoring guarantees consistently accurate data
information regarding resetting the BAUD RATE. retrieval by delegating extensive data acquisition, data
logging, and control capabilities to the remote meter/RTU
sites. Less processing requirements at the master station
means high reliability and performance. Non-volatile data
logs* ensure data is always retrievable following a temporary
power or communication failure.
* 3300 ACM does not provide this functionality.
Communications 5-3
5.6 3300 RDT REMOTE DISPLAY 5.7 THIRD-PARTY SYSTEM

TERMINAL COMPATIBILITY
The 3300 RDT is a low cost display terminal which provides 3300 ACM communications uses an advanced object and
remote monitoring of up to thirty-two 3300 ACM's from a register based open protocol which supports an efficient
single location using RS-485 communications. The rugged exception reporting methodology. This allows the 3300 ACM
design of the 3300 RDT makes it the ideal display terminal for to be easily adapted to third-party PLC, DCS, EMS, and
both industrial and commercial applications which do not SCADA systems. Currently, the 3300 ACM provides compat-
require sophisticated SCADA system capabilities. ibility with the Modicon Modbus (see Section 5.8). This
feature is provided as part of the basic model 3300 ACM, and
The 3300 RDT looks and acts identical to the 3300 ACM by
is user-selectable using the PROTOCOL parameter.
offering the same data presentation formats. The 3300 RDT
will automatically upload and display readings for all All data and configuration registers are accessible via commu-
measured parameters from any connected 3300 ACM meter, nications. All configuration and control operations have
with no additional setup required. Since the 3300 RDT imbedded password protection.
provides all the display functions for each 3300 ACM, all
A complete description of the Power Measurement 3300 ACM
3300 ACMs may be purchased and installed without display
communications protocol is provided in Appendix G.
modules. (NOTE: Field programming of 3300 ACMs without
Contact Power Measurement or your local Power Measure-
display modules must be performed via communications
ment representative for complete documentation on the 3300
using a portable computer.)
ACM / Modbus communications protocol, or to discuss a
To select which 3300 ACM is to be interrogated, the UNIT I.D. specific application.
number and BAUD RATE of the meter must be programmed
from the front panel of the 3300 RDT. No password is
required.
The 3300 RDT is capable of displaying information for one
3300 ACM at a time, communicating at any valid baud rate
between 300 and 19,200. The 3300 RDT is a master device;
therefore, only one 3300 RDT can be used per RS-485 loop.
The polling activities of the 3300 RDT can be disabled, to
allow other master devices to take control (for field program-
ming via communications, etc.) Similar to the 3300 ACM, the
3300 RDT on-board operating firmware can be upgraded
easily via the communications port. The 3300 RDT incorpo-
rates a 2-part case design identical to the 3300 ACM.
5-4 Communications
5.8 MODICON MODBUS NOTE

COMPATIBILITY
A 3300 ACM operating in Modbus mode
The 3300 ACM provides compatibility with the Modicon will not be compatible with Power
Modbus system as a standard feature, selectable from the Measurement's M-SCADA / L-SCADA
front panel. The Modbus communications protocol allows system.
setup parameters and measured data to be efficiently trans-
ferred between a Modicon Programmable Controller and
multiple 3300 ACMs. The 3300 ACM performs Modbus
Hardware Requirements and
communications by emulating a Modicon 984 Controller.
Communication Wiring
All measured data for the 3300 ACM can be accessed via Mechanical mounting, electrical wiring (other than communi-
Modbus, including all real-time, thermal (running) or sliding cations), and general operation of units communicating on
window demand, and minimum/maximum registers. the Modbus are similar to that of the standard 3300 ACM.
Polarity of power measurements can be determined through
six polarity registers. All setup parameters are also accessible. The 3300 ACM is connected on an RS-485 network that is
Password protection is provided via a special password interfaced to the Modbus via an RS-232C to RS-485 converter,
register location. such as Power Measurement's COM32TM. A Modicon BM85
Bridge/Multiplexer is required between the Modbus and
The 3300 ACM Modbus protocol supports standard 16 bit Modicon Controller.
registers, as well as 32 bit extended registers. 32 bit registers
would typically be required only for large energy values (e.g. A multi-drop topology allows up to thirty-two 3300 ACMs on
KWH, etc.) Register size is selectable from the front panel. an RS-485 network to be connected to each of the four BM85
Bridge/Mux ports. This allows for up to 128 power meters to
be connected to each BM85 (refer to Figure 5.8.1).
Figure 5.8.1 Modbus Communications Connections
COM32tm or COM128tm
RS-232C to RS-485
Converter
MODICON 984
RS-232C
CONTROLLER
Port
(DCE) 3300 ACM
Modbus RS-485
Plus MODICON BM85
Network
Bridge/Mux
Modicon AEG Modbus

Ports
3300 ACM
Modbus
Plus To other 3300 ACM devices
(32 total possible)
(DTE)
To other Modbus networks (4

networks total with 32
devices per network)
Bridge/Mux COM32
Modbus Port RS-232C Port
SHLD 1 1 SHLD
RXD 2 3 TXD
TXD 3 2 RXD
9-pin Male GND 5 Twisted Pairs 7 GND 25-pin Male
D-Type DTR 4 20 DTR D-Type
Connector DSR 6 6 DSR Connector NOTE
RTS 7 4 RTS For detailed information regarding
CTS 8 5 CTS confi-guration of the COM32 or
50 feet maximum COM128 inter-faces, refer to the
manual for the device.
Communications 5-5
The cable connecting the Bridge/Mux to the converter is a 9- Communications Protocol

pin male to 25-pin male serial cable. Refer to Section 2.6 for Communications occurs from the Controller via the Modbus
required RS-485 network connections. Plus network (using MSTR block), across the BM85 to the
Modbus, and on to the 3300 ACM(s) via the RS-232C / RS-
NOTE 485 converter.
All communications between the BM85 and 3300 ACM(s)
The Modbus protocol is extremely sensitive
conform to a master/slave scheme with the BM85 as the
to signal reflections which may be caused
master and the 3300 ACM(s) as slave(s).
due to an unterminated bus. Refer to Sec-
tion 2.6 for information on bus termina-
Message Packets Supported
tion.
All registers within the 3300 ACM are accessible as PLC 4xxxx
holding registers. The following Modbus commands are
supported:
Setting Communication Parameters
When using Modbus communications, the range of possible PRESET MULTIPLE REGISTERS (10H)
UNIT ID designations for the 3300 ACM is limited to between Allows the Modicon Controller to define all the user-program-
1 and 247. mable setup parameters in the 3300 ACM. Registers are also
provided to allow the Controller to clear the KW Hour, KVA
The COM MODE parameter must be set to RS-485.
Hour, or KVAR Hour counters of the 3300 ACM.
A setup parameter named PROTOCOL has been provided to
select between Power Measurement and Modbus communica- READ HOLDING REGISTERS (03H)
tions standards. If the 3300 ACM is to be connected to a Allows the Controller to read 16-bit or 32-bit real-time
Modbus communications network, the PROTOCOL param- measured data or setup parameters from the 3300 ACM.
eter should be set to MODBUS. For a detailed specification describing the 3300 ACM Modbus
If PROTOCOL is set to Modbus, the next parameter that communications protocol, refer to the Power Measurement
appears is REGISTER SIZE. This parameter determines Ltd. document:
whether a 16-bit or an extended 32-bit register is passed in 3300 ACM / Modicon Modbus
communications for each function. The default setting is 16 Serial Communications Protocol
BIT.
This document is available upon request from Power Mea-
surement or your local Power Measurement representative.
NOTE
TRAN models (without display/keypad
module) that are intended for use with
Modbus communications should be or-
dered with the MOD option. For this op-
tion, the factory presets the PROTOCOL
parameter to MODBUS.
5-6 Communications
5.9 PLC/AB COMPATIBILITY MULTI-DROP

A multi-drop communications topology allows you to connect
The PLC/AB option for Power Measurement’s 3300 ACM up to 128 3300 ACMs to the data highway via one A-B
Digital Power Meter allows access to the Allen-Bradley Data communication interface module using RS-485 communica-
Highway Plus (and Data Highway) through use of the Allen- tions. A Power Measurement COM32™ or COM128™
Bradley Full Duplex DF1 Protocol. The 3300 ACM PLC/AB RS-232C to RS-485 Converter is required for multi-drop
emulates two commands from the PLC2 command set: systems (see Figure 5.9.1).
Unprotected Read and Unprotected Write. The Full Duplex
DF1 protocol allows information and data to be efficiently
transferred between an A-B PLC and a 3300 ACM. The NOTE
PLC/AB option allows all real-time parameters, as well as Refer to converter manual for detailed in-
kW total demand, kVar total demand, kVA total demand, formation regarding configuration.
and Amps average demand parameters for the 3300 ACM, to
be accessed.
Mechanical mounting, electrical wiring (other than communi- Communications Protocol
cations), and operation of units with the PLC/AB option is All communications between the PLC and 3300 ACM(s)
similar to that of the basic 3300 ACM. conform to a master/slave scheme. Information and data is
Communications wiring requirements are discussed in transferred between a master PLC and slave 3300 ACM(s).
Chapter 2.6, “Communications Connections”. The following message packets are supported:
READ OR WRITE SETUP

Hardware Requirements and Wiring
Allows the PLC to read or define all the user-programmable
The 3300 ACM interfaces to the Data Highway via Allen- setup parameters in the 3300 ACM.
Bradley Communication Interface Modules. The two modules
that the 3300 ACM communicates with are the 1770-KF2 READ LONG OR SHORT REAL-TIME DATA
Series B Communication Interface Module and the 1785-KE Allows the PCL to read detailed (long) or condensed (short)
Series B Data Highway Plus RS-232C Communications realtime data measured by the 3300 ACM.
Interface Module.
CLEAR KW OR KVAR HOUR
Allow the PLC to clear the kW hour or kVAR Hour counter of
the 3300 ACM.
For more information regarding operation with the A-B
communications protocol, refer to the Power Measurement
document: 3300 ACM/Allen-Bradley Serial Communications Protocol.
Figure 5.9.1 PLC/AB Communications Connections
1770-KF2 1785-KE Converter

Asynchronous Port Converter RS-232C Port RS-232C Port
(RS-232C) RS-232C Port SHLD 1 1 SHLD
SHLD 1 1 SHLD TXD 2 2 RXD
TXD 2 2 RXD RXD 3 3 TXD
RXD 3 3 TXD RTS 4 4 RTS
RTS 4 4 RTS CTS 5 50 feet maximum 5 CTS
CTS 5 50 feet maximum 5 CTS DSR 6 6 DSR
DSR 6 6 DSR GND 7 7 GND
GND 7 7 GND DCD 8 8 DCD
DCD 8 8 DCD DTR 11 20 DTR
DTR 11 20 DTR GND 13
25-pin
25-pin 25-pin 15-pin Male
Male Male Male Connector
Connector Connector Connector
Communications 5-7
5-8 Communications
APPENDIX A
MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS Display Cable

The single cable which connects the Display
Module to the Base Module is a standard DB25
serial communications cable, 6.0 ft. (1.8 m) in
length, with approximate diameter 0.3 (7.6 mm).
Figure A-1 Display Module

Front View
1.00’’ Depth
(25.4 mm)
7.66’’
(194.6 mm)
4.50’’
(114.3 mm)
Figure A-2 Display Module

Rear View
2.14’’ (54.4 mm) 3.38’’ (85.9 mm)

3.83’’ (97.3 mm)
3.38’’ 2.3’’ (58.4 mm)

(85.9 mm)
0.8’’ (20.3 mm)
2.00’’
(50.8 mm)
0.56’’
(14.2 mm)
Existing ANSI C39.1 DISPLAY CABLE CONNECTOR Four #10/32 Mounting Studs
panel cutout Minimum required panel cutout 0.625’’ (16 mm) in length
(meter replacement) Drill four mounting holes
0.2’’ (5 mm) diameter
Appendix A: Mechanical Dimensions A-1

APPENDIX A
MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Figure A-3 Base Module Dimensions
4 MOUNTING HOLE SLOTS

0.25’’ (6.4 mm) width to fit #10 or #12 bolt
OVERALL DEPTH
Basic Model:
2.63” (66.8 mm)
With P240DC Option:
3.25” (82.6 mm) + POWER
MEASUREMENT
6703 RAJPUR PLACE
VICTORIA, B.C.
Mounting Holes
center-to-center
I32 7.67’’ (194.8 mm)
I31
MODEL: 3300 ACM
I22 SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONS:
I21
I12
V3
V2
V1 DISPLAY
TERMINAL STRIP Overall Height CABLE
Large, barrier-style, L 8.12’’ (206.3 mm)
7
/16’’ (11.1 mm) spacing
N
MADE IN
G CANADA
Mounting Holes center-to-center

5.00’’ (127.0 mm)
Additional Clearance
Overall Chassis Width for Display Cable
5.70’’ (144.8 mm) connection/routing
3.00’’ (76 mm)
Overall Mounting Width
8.70’’ (221.0 mm)
Figure A-4 Terminal Strip Dimensions

Distance from end of chassis to first
screw centre on terminal strip
1.25’’ ( 31.8 mm)
Centre-to-centre terminal spacing
7/16’’ ( 11.1 mm) Distance of terminal strip
screw centre from edge of
chassis
0.73’’ ( 18.4 mm)
Height of terminal strip

connecting position from flange
1.69’’ ( 42.9 mm)
A-2 Appendix A: Mechanical Dimensions

APPENDIX B
3300 ACM FIRMWARE VERSIONS
This following table lists each firmware version release for the If your 3300 ACM is currently using a firmware version older
3300 ACM and the new features or performance enhance- than the most recent version listed in the table below, you
ments added with each release. may upgrade the software in that unit by contacting your
local representative or the manufacturer. Either contact will
The version number can be identified from the display module
need to know the serial number of the 3300 ACM and the
of the 3300 ACM by entering program mode and going to the
current firmware version installed. The serial number can also
FIRMWARE REV parameter under the DIAGNOSTICS group.
be viewed in the DIAGNOSTICS group.
Most upgrades to the 3300 ACM will require a simple
download of firmware data into the on-board program
memory inside the unit.
VERSION RELEASE DATE DESCRIPTION

V 1.0.0.1 May 1991 • Initial release.
V1.1.x.x January 1992 • Sliding Window Demand functions offered as options

(previously, only Thermal Demand functions available).
• # OF DMD PERIODS setup parameter added.
• RS-485 port KWH PULSE output function expanded to provide either
pulse or transition output. PULSE FORMAT and PULSE DURATION setup
parameters added.
• Modicon Modbus compatibility added as standard feature. PROTOCOL
and REGISTER SIZE setup parameters added. AMPS SCALE range
increased to 30,000.
• Power factor polarity via communications modified: Leading PF = positive
number, Lagging PF = negative. (Note: This change does not affect front
panel LEAD/LAG display indication.)
• Manual sliding window demand synchronization added.
• All real-time demand parameters are now reset when Min/Max reset.
V1.2.x.x February 1993 • FORMAT parameter added to allow customization of phase labels and
decimal format.
• CONTRAST/ANGLE parameter added for LCD display.
• CLEAR STATUS? parameter added to allow clearing of diagnostic flags.
• Auto Function Cycling Mode added. 4-wire Wye / 2½ element connection
mode (3 WIRE WYE) and demonstration mode (DEMO) added to VOLTS
MODE options.
V.1.2.2.x November 1993 • Decimal display capability and high resolution communication packet
format added.
V.1.3.x.x September 1994 • Added ability to change protocol from PML to Modbus via
communications.
V.1.3.1.x April 1995 • Demand calculations are reset when any operating parameter is changed
(e.g. - volts scale, current scale, demand, period, etc.)
• Demand min/max comparisons made after demand has reached 99% of
its' steady state value
• Power factor sign determined independently on each phase.
Appendix B: Firmware Versions B-1

APPENDIX C
3300 ACM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ACCURACY, RESOLUTION, & RANGE

Accuracy3 (% of Full Scale)
Parameter Standard -HIACC Option Resolution Range
Volts & Volts Demand 1
0.5 % 0.25 % 0.1 % 0 - 999,9992
Amps & Amps Demand1 0.5 % 0.25 % 0.1 % 0 - 32,000
kW & kW Demand 1
1.0 % 0.5 % 0.1 % 0 - 999,999
kVAR 1
& kVAR Demand 1
1.0 % 0.5 % 0.1 % 0 - 999,999
kVA 1
& kVA Demand 1
1.0 % 0.5 % 0.1 % 0 - 999,999
Power Factor & PF Demand
1 1
2.0 % 1.0 % 1.0 % -0.6 to 1.0 to +0.6
Frequency & Freq. Demand
1 1
0.2 Hz 0.2 Hz 0.1 Hz 45 to 70 Hz
kWh, kVARh & kVAh 1 1
1.0 % 0.5 % 1 kWh, kVARh, or kVAh 0 - 999,999,999
Volt-Hours 1
1.0 % 0.5 % 1 Hour 0 - 999,999,999
NOTES: 1
Optional measurement. 2
Reads in k (i.e. x 1000) for readings over 9,999. 3
@50.0 Hz or @60.0 Hz @ 25°C/77°F.
INPUT RATINGS
Type Basic or Optional Description
Voltage Inputs: Basic Model: 120 VAC line-neutral / 208 VAC line-line to 347 VAC line-neutral / 600
VAC line-line nominal full scale input (programmable).
Overload withstand: 600 VAC continuous, 1500 VAC for 1 Sec
Input impedance: 1 Megohm
Current Inputs: Basic Model: 5.000 Amps AC nominal full scale input
1AMP Option: 1.000 Amp AC nominal full scale
All Options: Overload withstand: 15 Amps continuous, 300 Amps for 1 sec.
Input impedance: 0.002 ohm Burden: 0.05 VA
Power Supply: Basic model: 108 to 132 VAC / 47 to 66 Hz @ 0.25 Amp

P240 Option: 216 to 264 VAC / 47 to 66 Hz @ 0.125 Amp
P24 Option: 22 to 27 VDC @ 0.3 Amp
P120DC Option: 85 to 132 VAC / 47 to 440 Hz or 110 to 170 VDC @ 0.1 Amp
P240DC Option: 85 to 264 VAC / 47 to 440 Hz or 110 to 340 VDC @ 0.1 Amp
Operating Temperature: All models: 0oC to 50oC (32oF to 122oF) ambient air
Storage Temperature: All models: –30oC to +70oC (-22oF to +158oF)
Humidity: All models: 5 to 95 percent, non-condensing
Shipping Weight: Basic Model: 3.3 kg, 7 lb. 4 oz.
Shipping Dimensions: All models: 38 x 25 x 18 cm, 15 x 9.8 x 7.1 inches
Voltage, Current, and Power inputs all pass the ANSI/IEEE C37.90A-1989 surge withstand and fast transient tests.
Complies with FCC/DOC emmisions standard.
E95810 LR 57329 NOTE: P120DC and P240DC options are not currently CSA or
UL approved.
Appendix C: Technical Specifications C-1

C-2 Appendix C: Technical Specifications

APPENDIX D
3300 ACM MODEL/ORDERING INFORMATION
BASIC MODEL FEATURES HARDWARE OPTIONS

Standard Hardware Features: MOD Preset to Modbus communications (TRAN models
• 347VAC l-n/600 VAC l-l full scale voltage inputs only)
• Display / keypad module P240 Powered by 216 to 264 VAC/47 to 66 Hz @ 0.125 A
• 5 Amp full scale current inputs P24 Powered by 22 to 27 VDC
• RS-485 comm. port P120DC Powered by 85 to 132 VAC or 110 to 170 VDC*
• Powered by 108 to 132 VAC/47 to 66 Hz @ 0.25 A P240DC Powered by 85 to 264 VAC or 110 to 340 VDC*
1AMP 1 Amp nominal full scale current inputs
Standard Measured Parameters: TROP Tropicalization (conformal coating) treatment
• 3-phase line-to-neutral voltage, per phase and average HIACC: High accuracy version (see specifications)
• 3-phase line-to-line voltage, per phase and average Specify input voltage: 120, 277, or 347 VAC
• 3-phase current, per phase and average
• kW Total of all phases *see note below
• kWh Total of all phases
NOTE
In situations where the power supply to the 3300 ACM might be unstable, the P120DC or P240DC power
supply option should be used. These power supplies have much better immunity to power disturbances than
the standard linear power supply provided by the basic model or P240 option. Potentially unstable power
conditions include situations where:
1) there are frequent power disturbances or interruptions
2) the 3300 ACM is powered from a genset
3) the frequency can vary outside the specified limits of the basic model power supply or P240 option power
supply
…continues (see next page for Measurement options)
Appendix D: Model/Ordering Information D-1

MEASUREMENT OPTIONS
TOTAL PARAMETERS INSTAN- MINIMUM MAXIMUM THERMAL MIN. THERMAL MAX. THERMAL
MEASUREMENT PER OPTION TANEOUS INSTANT. INSTANT. DEMAND DEMAND DEMAND
* V an, bn, cn (per phase) 3 01 02 03 04 05 06
* V average, line-to-neutral 1 07 08 09 10 11 12
V ab, bc, ca (per phase) 3 13 14 15 16 17 18
V average, line-to-line 1 19 20 21 22 23 24
I a, b, c (per phase) 3 25 26 27 28 29 30
I average 1 31 32 33 34 35 36
* kW a, b, c (per phase) 3 37 38 39 40 41 42
kW total 1 43 44 45 46 47 48
* kVAR a, b, c (per phase) 3 49 50 51 52 53 54
kVAR total 1 55 56 57 58 59 60
* kVA a, b, c (per phase) 3 61 62 63 64 65 66
kVA total 1 67 68 69 70 71 72
* PF a, b, c (per phase) 3 73 74 75 76 77 78
PF total 1 79 80 81 82 83 84
Frequency 1 85 86 87 88 89 90
MEASUREMENT IMPORT EXPORT TOTAL ORDERING MEASUREMENT OPTIONS

kW Hours 91 92 93 1. Measurement options shown in reverse print in the
kVAR Hours 94 95 96 chart are basic features of the 3300 ACM.
kVA Hours n/a n/a 97 2. A maximum of 20 additional optional measured
* Volt-Hours n/a n/a 110 parameters may be ordered. Note that some options
represent per phase groupings of 3 measured param-
eters. Specify each option using the associated number
SLIDING MIN. SLIDING MAX. SLIDING code.
MEASUREMENT WIN. DEMAND WIN. DEMAND WIN. DEMAND
I avg 98 99 100 3. Measurements marked by an asterisk (*) are not
available when using the 3300 ACM in a 3-wire Delta
kW total 101 102 103 configuration.
kVAR total 104 105 106
kVA total 107 108 109
ORDERING EXAMPLE
3300ACM -P240 -HIACC: 277 -37 -80 -85 -103
Basic Model Hardware Options Measurement Options
D-2 Appendix D: Model/Ordering Information

APPENDIX E
WARRANTY & REGISTRATION
1 WARRANTY
Power Measurement Ltd. warrants its products to be free 3. Pack the unit safely, preferably in the original ship-
from manufacturing defects for three years from the date ping carton, and include the detailed report described
of shipment from the factory. The manufacturer will above. The RMA number must be clearly marked
repair or replace defective equipment F.O.B. point of on the outside of the box.
manufacture for up to three years provided the equipment
4. A packing slip must be attached to the outside of the
has been installed, wired, programmed, and operated in
box which includes the points of origin and destina-
accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction manual
tion, a description of contents, and the reason for
included with each unit, and the applicable sections of the
return. Examples: For Repair and Return, or Returned
Electrical Code. The warranty does not include liability
for Credit. There should be no need to declare a value.
for any effects caused by Power Measurement product
failure. 5. Ship PREPAID to the appropriate address below.
Power Measurement will not accept C.O.D. ship-
ments. If the unit is still under warranty, Power
2 PRODUCT RETURN Measurement will pay the return shipping charges.
PROCEDURE
The following procedure must be strictly adhered to when For shipments originating in the U.S.A.:
returning any Power Measurement product to the factory
for the purpose of repair, replacement, credit, upgrade,
c/o VICTORIA CUSTOMS BROKERS
recalibration, or for any other reason.
4131A Mitchell Way
1. Contact Power Measurement or your local Power Bellingham, WA 98226
Measurement Sales Representative and obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number prior
For shipments originating overseas:
to shipment of any unit back to the manufacturer. Be
prepared to provide the product’s model number, Power Measurement Ltd.
serial number, and the reason for returning the unit. 2195 Keating Cross Road
Units received without prior authorization will not Saanichton, BC V8M 2A5
be accepted under any circumstances.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
2. If the unit is being returned for repair, replacement, or Livingston International Inc.
upgrade a product return report should be completed Telephone: (250) 388-4435
and included with the unit. The information pro-
vided should include:
a) A functional description of the unit defect or For shipments originating in Canada:
failure and the electrical/environmental condi- Power Measurement Ltd.
tions at the time of failure. This will significantly 2195 Keating Cross Road
reduce repair/upgrade time (and cost, if war- Saanichton, BC V8M 2A5
ranty has expired). If the unit is being returned
for an upgrade, recalibration or other modifica-
3 REGISTRATION
tion, list the requirements.
b) The RMA number issued by Power Measurement, Please complete and mail the enclosed Warranty Registra-
the serial number of the unit, the company name tion card immediately. This will allow us to add you to
and address, the name of the person filling out our mailing list, to keep you up to date on the latest
the report, and the date. product firmware releases and new feature offerings.
c) IMPORTANT: The return address to which the Your comments and suggestions for product improvement
unit is to be shipped following servicing. and feature additions are welcome.
Appendix E: Warranty and Registration E-1

E-2 Appendix E: Warranty and Registration

APPENDIX F
TROUBLESHOOTING
A number of problems can cause the 3300 ACM not to 3. If the kW or power factor readings are incorrect but
function properly. This appendix lists a number of symptoms, voltage and current readings are correct:
and explains how to correct them.
Make sure that the phase relationship between voltage and
1. If the display does not operate: current inputs is correct by comparing the wiring with the
appropriate wiring diagram. Note that Power Measurement’s M-
a) check that the correct voltage is available to the
SCADA, L-SCADA or PowerView PC-based software can be
power supply (L/+ and N/- connections on the
used to verify PT and CT sequence and polarity by analyzing
terminal strip). The required voltage will depend on
the captured voltage and current waveforms for each phase.
the power supply option of the unit.
4. If RS-485 communication does not work:
b) confirm that the G terminal is connected directly to
ground. a) check that the baud rate of the host computer/PLC
is the same as that of the 3300 ACM.
c) check the display cable connection between the
display module and the base module. b) check that the COM MODE parameter is set to RS-
485 (not KWH PULSE).
d) disconnect the cable connection between the display
module momentarily, then reconnect. c) check that the number of data bits is set to 8, with
one stop bit and no parity.
If the above steps do not solve the problem, perform the
following: d) check that the RS-232C to RS-485 Converter is
configured correctly and that it is passing data.
a) As a diagnostic test, turn both the 3300 ACM off
(disconnect power) and the computer off for at least e) check all communications wiring (Chapter 2).
ten seconds. Apply power again and check if the
If the above steps do not solve the problem, perform the
unit powers up correctly.
following:
b) Contact Power Measurement or your local Power
a) As a diagnostic test, turn both the 3300 ACM off
Measurement representative and report the problem
(disconnect power) and the computer off for at least
and results of the test.
ten seconds. Apply power again and check if the
2. If the voltage or current readings communications operate successfully.
are incorrect:
b) Contact Power Measurement or your local Power
a) check that the voltage mode is properly set for the Measurement representative and report the problem
given wiring. and results of the test.
b) check that the voltage and current scales are If the symptom persists after performing the specified steps,
properly set. or if the symptom is not listed above, contact your local Power
Measurement representative or the technical support /
c) make sure the G terminal is properly grounded.
customer service department of Power Measurement (see the
d) check the quality of the CT’s and PT’s being used. front of this manual).
e) make the following voltage tests:
i) V1, V2, V3 to G should be reasonably balanced,
and no greater than 347 VAC.
ii) G to switchgear earth ground should be 0 V.
Appendix F: Troubleshooting F-1

F-2 Appendix F: Troubleshooting

APPENDIX G
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
NOTE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The information contained in this docu-
ment is believed to be accurate at the time 2.1 PROTOCOL GROUND RULES
of its publication; however, Power Mea-
surement Ltd. assumes no responsibility The following rules define the protocol for information
for any errors which may appear here and transfer between the RS-485 loop controller and other
reserves the right to make changes without components of the RS-485 serial communications loop.
notice. 1) All communications on the RS-485 loop conforms to a
MASTER/SLAVE scheme. In this scheme, information
and data is transferred between a single MASTER loop
controller and up to 32 SLAVE monitoring devices.
1 INTRODUCTION 2) The MASTER will initiate and control all information
transfer on the RS-485 communications loop.
This document details the Power Measurement serial commu-
nications protocol used to pass commands, information and 3) Under no circumstances will a SLAVE device initiate a
data into and out of the model 3300 ACM Power Meter. communications sequence.
Provided is all the information necessary for a 3rd party OEM 4) All communication activity on the RS-485 loop occurs in
to develop in-house software to communicate with a 3300 the form of “PACKETS”, a packet being simply a serial
ACM. string of 8 bit bytes. The maximum number of bytes
Only the basic Power Measurement protocol is described here. contained within one packet is 255.
For detailed information regarding the 3300 ACM / Modbus
The bytes that comprise a packet consist of standard
communications protocol, contact Power Measurement or asynchronous serial data transmitted with 8-bits per
your local representative. data byte, no parity and one stop bit. The serial data
streams are generated using equipment similar to that
1.1 PURPOSE used for RS-232C.
5) All transmissions on the RS-485 loop can be divided into
The purpose of the communications protocol is to allow two types of packet activity:
information and data to be efficiently transferred between a
central data collection station (Master Station) and a 3300 i) Master to Slave transmissions
ACM Power Meter. This includes: ii) Slave to Master transmissions
1) Allowing configuration and interrogation of all 3300 These two packet types are distinguished via a
ACM power meter setup parameters from the Master “sync” byte that is transmitted as the first byte of
station. every packet.
2) Allowing interrogation of all data measured by a 3300 For Master to Slave transmissions,
ACM power meter.
sync = 00010100B = 14H
For Slave to Master transmissions,
1.2 REVISIONS
sync = 00100111B = 27H
May 24, 1991 Initial release.
6) In the case where the Master or any Slave device receives
October 1, 1993 Decimal accuracy and high resolution a packet that contains an unknown command, the
request packets added. packet shall be ignored and no further response will be
made by the receiving unit.
Appendix G: Serial Communications Protocol G-1

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE 2.2.3 ADDRESS INFORMATION FIELD

PACKET STRUCTURE The Address Information field is fixed in length and contains
the following two sub-fields:
Every packet is composed of five fields:
1) SOURCE ADDRESS (2 Bytes)
1) The Message Establishment Field
These two bytes contain the address of the device from
2) The Control Information Field
which the packet originated.
3) The Address Information Field
2) DESTINATION ADDRESS (2 Bytes)
4) The Data Field with optional High-Resolution Result
These two bytes contain the address of the device to
Request Flag
which the packet is being sent.
5) The Message Termination Field
2.2.4 DATA FIELD
2.2.1 MESSAGE ESTABLISHMENT FIELD
The Data Field will vary in length (0 to 251 Bytes) according
The Message Establishment field is fixed in length and to the type of message contained within the packet.
contains the following two sub-fields:.
DATA REGISTERS
1) SYNC (1 Byte) All information passed to and from the meter within the data
The Sync sub-field contains a single byte to indicate field is in the form of registers. Each register is represented by
whether the packet is being transmitted from the Master 4 bytes. Three of the bytes contain the metering data or setup
loop controller to a Slave device or from a Slave device to data. Byte 4 of each data register represents the low order byte
the Master loop controller. of the 16 bit address where the register is located.
For a Master to Slave transmission, sync = 14 Hex BYTE 1 BYTE 2 BYTE 3 BYTE 4
For a Slave to Master transmission, sync = 27 Hex Data Bits Data Bits Data Bits Low order register
2) DEVICE TYPE (1 Byte) 0 to 7 8 to 15 16 to 23 address byte
The Device Type sub-field contains a single byte to For example, a 4 byte value of 3C,06,00,21 hex would indicate
indicate the make and model of the Slave device used. that register 0021hex (which is total kW) has a value of
00063C hex (or 1596 kW in decimal).
For packets sent to/by the model 3300 ACM power
meter, the Device Type sub-field is always set to 253 REGISTER ADDRESSES
decimal = FD Hex. Each piece of metering data, as well as each setup parameter,
is assigned a unique 16 bit register address. For example, total
kW is located at register address 0021 hex (or 33 decimal).
2.2.2 CONTROL INFORMATION FIELD The current scale parameter is located at 0A03 hex (or 2563
The Control Information field is fixed in length and contains decimal).
the following two sub-fields: The low order byte of the register address is represented by
1) MESSAGE TYPE (1 Byte) Byte 4 of the register. The high order byte of the address
represents the register page.
This byte is used to distinguish between the various
types of messages, commands and data that are con- REGISTER PAGES
tained by the packet. Data registers are grouped in pages. The most significant (high
2) PACKET LENGTH (1 Byte) order) byte of the register address indicates the page within
which the register resides. The page in which a register is
This byte indicates the number of bytes that are con- located is an indication of the nature of that register:
tained within the Address Information and Data fields
of the packet. Page 0: real time metering data
Page 1: minimum values
Page 2: maximum values
Page 10: meter setup parameters
A complete list of register addresses is provided in Figures G-
3a and G-3d.
G-2 Appendix G: Serial Communications Protocol

The data register contains only the least significant (low For example, if the 3300 ACM is responding to a read
order) register address byte. A special command is used to command for which the requested register is the current input
access registers on different pages. In this way, the entire scale of the meter at address 0A03 hex, the first command in
data field will be composed of specific register values inter- the data field from the 3300 ACM will be to select page 10 (0A
spersed with page change commands. hex):
REGISTER PAGING: REGISTER WRITE COMMANDS 0A,00,00,00
The write command will always begin writing on page 0 Change to Command written
(zero). Register writes from the Master Station to the 3300 new page 10 to register 0
ACM registers contain the low order register address byte in
Byte 4 of the register. Once page 10 has been indicated, the requested data on that
In order to change pages, the new page number must be page will be sent:
written into Byte 1 of register 0 of the current page. The only 88,13,00,03
registers which can be written to are on page 10 (meter setup
parameters), so the first data write command must always be Requested data is Low order data
a page change to page 10.
001388 hex register address 03
For example, to change the current input scale of a meter the
address 0A03 hex must be written to. To select page 10 (0A The data received by the Master Station is a current scale
hex), the first data command must be: value of 001388 hex (5000Amps decimal).
0A,00,00,00
2.2.5 MESSAGE TERMINATION FIELD
Change to Command written The Message Termination Field is fixed in length and contains
new page 10 to register 0 only 1 byte. This byte is an eight bit error code used to detect
packets that have been corrupted during transmission.
Once page 10 has been selected to change the current scale to
The error code is an eight bit Longitudinal Redundancy Check
a value of 001388 hex (or 5000Amps decimal), the second
(LRC) which is complemented prior to transmission.
data command must be:
The LRC is calculated by a simple arithmetic sum over all
preceding message bytes contained within the packet with the
88,13,00,03 exception of the eight bit sync sub-field. The sum is then
complemented to yield the LRC byte.
Write new data Write to low order
001388 hex register address 03
REGISTER PAGING: REGISTER READ COMMANDS

The 3300 ACM response to a read command will always
begin on page 0 (zero). If the first valid requested register is
not on page 0, a page change will occur immediately. Similar to
the page change command described above, the new page
number is written into Byte 1 of register 0 of the current page.
The response data fields will contain the low order register
address byte in Byte 4 of the register. All valid registers on
that page will be sent, then the 3300 ACM will change to the
next page by sending a page change command.
This will repeat until all requested data has been sent, or the
packet is full.

2.3 BROADCAST PACKETS 2.4 NETWORK TIMING

Provisions have been made for the use of broadcast com- CONSIDERATIONS
mands within the RS-485 data transfer protocol. The purpose Network timing for the transfer of packets between units on
of this is to allow all Slave devices to receive the same com- the RS-485 loop must conform to the following rules.
mand from the Master station. This feature is very useful in
situations such as initial setup where all 3300 ACM meters 1) The time between the end of a MASTER STATION
have the same setup parameters. message request packet and the beginning of a SLAVE
STATION message response packet must not be less than
When broadcast packets are transmitted by the Master loop 5 milliseconds.
controller, all Slave devices will receive and perform the packet
command but will not send a response packet. This is to T response min = 5 milliseconds
avoid the possibility of having more than one Slave Device This is to provide the MASTER STATION with enough
respond at one time. The Master Station must ensure that time to prepare for reception of the message response
commands sent via the broadcast mode do not attempt to packet from the SLAVE STATION.
invoke a response from the Slave Devices.
2) The time between the end of a MASTER
To send broadcast commands to all 3300 ACM units on an STATION message request packet and the beginning of a
RS-485 loop, the Device Type Sub-field must be 253 decimal or SLAVE STATION message response packet must not
FD hex, and the destination unit address of the ADDRESS exceed 500 milli-seconds.
INFORMATION field must be set to 0000 Hex.
T response max = 500 milliseconds
Only when the destination address is set to zero will broad-
cast command packets be performed by the receiving 3300 Note that this is typically 100 milliseconds
ACM unit. for the 3300 ACM.
3) The minimum time between the end of any MASTER
STATION message packet and the beginning of the next
MASTER STATION packet is device dependent.
T master min = [device dependent]
This is equal to 100 milliseconds for the
3300 ACM.
4) The minimum time between the end of a SLAVE STA-
TION response packet and the beginning of the next
MASTER STATION message packet is device dependent.
T slave min = [device dependent]
Note that this is equal to 100 milliseconds for the 3300
ACM.
5) The maximum time between any two data bytes within a
packet must not exceed 50 milliseconds.
T byte max = 50 milliseconds.
Note that this is typically less than 1 millisecond for the
3300 ACM.
6) It is recommended that all Master station packet trans-
missions be prefixed with two null bytes to ensure that
the RS-485 data bus is stable before the sync byte is
transmitted.

3 PACKET COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 READ REGISTERS PACKET

This section details all packet communications into and out of This request packet is sent by the Master Station (the PC) to
the model 3300 ACM power meter. There are only two request that the 3300 ACM respond with all valid registers
different packet types: one for reading the registers and the within the range given by Start register and End register.
other for writing them. Typically no password is required to read the registers. In this
case any number may be placed in the password location of
Section 3.1 discusses the command packet to read the the packet. There are, however, two cases where the correct
registers, and the response packet issued by the meter. password is required.
Section 3.2 discusses the command packet to write data to the 1) To read a protected register. Presently the only protected
registers, and the acknowledgement packet issued by the register is the register where the meter password is held.
meter.
2) If the PROTECTED READ ONLY register (address 0A10
hex) has been set. In this case the password must be
correct to read any register.
Only valid registers will be sent in the response packet.
Registers for which the meter is not equipped, or do not exist
for a given voltage mode will not be sent.
Figure G-1 Read Registers Packet

READ REGISTER PACKET READ RESPONSE PACKET
(Master to 3300 ACM) (3300 ACM to Master)
14 (1 byte) 27 (1 byte)
FD (1 byte) FD (1 byte)
83 (Read Registers command) (1 byte) 83 (Read Registers command) (1 byte)
Length (1 byte) Length (1 byte)
Master address (2 bytes) 3300 address (2 bytes)
3300 address (2 bytes) Master address (2 bytes)
Password (2 bytes) Device Type (2 bytes)
Start Register requested (2 bytes) Number of Registers sent (2 bytes)
End Register requested (2 bytes) 1st Register in Range (4 bytes)
LRC Checksum (1 byte) 2nd Register in Range (4 bytes)
... ...
... ...
LRC Checksum (1 byte)
NOTES:
1. Registers are 4 bytes with 1 byte register address LSB field and 3 bytes data field.
2. A register address value of 0 indicates a page change to the page given in the data field.
3. The maximum number of registers in a response packet is 61. If there are more valid registers in the requested range the last register
will be change to page FF.

High-Resolution Display Option ACCESS TO HIGH-RESOLUTION RESULTS

To access the high-resolution values through communica-
HIGH-RESOLUTION REGISTERS
tions, a High-Resolution Result Request Flag must be appended to
Beginning with firmware release 1.2.2.0, the 3300 ACM is the end of the Data Field. The Request Flag is a single byte
capable of communicating high-resolution results if the containing the value FF hex.
DISPLAY DECIMALS parameter is set to YES.
If the meter is equipped with firmware revision 1.2.2.0 or
High-resolution results are available for the following Page 0 greater, it will respond to a high-resolution Read Register
(real-time) registers: command as it would for a regular Read Registers command,
• 10, 11, 12, 13 (Van, Vbn, Vcn, Vln-average) except that a special Page 0 Register 03 will be the first register
returned. This register will contain the following information:
• 14, 15, 16, 17 (Vab, Vbc, Vca, Vll-average)
03,vv,aa,pp
• 20, 21, 22, 23 (Ia, Ib, Ic, I-average)
• 33 (KW total)
where 03 = register number
• 30, 31, 32 (KWa, KWb, KWc)
vv,aa,pp = flags for high-resolution Volts,
• 34, 35, 36, 37 (KVARa, KVARb, KVARc, KVAR total) Amps, and power.
• 42, 43, 44, 45 (KVAa, KVAb, KVAc, KVA total) If the Volts flag equals FF hex, any subsequent Volts registers
listed previously will be passed through communications ten
NOTE times their actual value for the current packet only. The aa flag will
similarly indicate that any subsequent Amps registers listed
High-resolution results are not available for above will be passed through communications ten times their
any minimum, maximum, demand, de- actual value. If the pp flag is FF hex, this indicates that
mand min/max, or energy (hours) mea- subsequent power registers listed previously will be passed as
surements. W, VA or VAR rather than KW, KVA or KVARS.
NOTE
HIGH-RESOLUTION READINGS
If Volts Line-to-Neutral Total is under 1000 V, or Volts Line- The Page 0 Register 03 can only be read from a
to-Line Total is under 1732 V, the meter internally scales the 3300 ACM by including the High-Resolu-
instantaneous voltage reading up by ten. tion Request Flag to a Read Registers re-
Amps are always internally scaled up by ten. quest packet. This allows the 3300 ACM to
remain completely compatible with earlier
If KVA Total is under 40,000 (40 KVA), the meter scales all
communications packages which do not
instantaneous power values up by 1000. This effectively
request high-resolution data (e.g. M-
converts power readings to Watt, VA, and VAR units.
SCADA versions previous to release 4.1).
All increased precision values described above are available Refer to the documentation for your com-
through communications. munications package to see if the high-
resolution feature is supported.
Similarly, 3300 ACMs equipped with firm-
ware previous to version 1.2.2.0 will simply
ignore the High-Resolution Request Flag,
and return a regular response packet. The
absence of the special Page 0 Register 03 indi-
cates that regular results are being returned
for all registers.

3.2 WRITE REGISTERS PACKET 4 REGISTER LIST

This packet allows the master to program the setup param- The basic model 3300 ACM is equipped with the following
eters of a 3300 ACM meter. In order to write to a meter the registers:
meter password must be known and placed in the password
location of the write registers packet. 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,20,21,22,23,33,54,55
These represent Van, Vbn, Vcn, Vln average, Vab, Vbc, Vca,
Vll average, Ia, Ib, Ic, I average, total kW, total kW hours and
total GW hours. In addition, the 3300 ACM may be
equipped with any of the parameters listed as optional in
Figures G-3a to G-3c. A 3300 ACM may contain up to 40
different parameters.
The page 10 setup registers are common to all 3300 ACM
meters and are not counted as part of the maximum 40
possible parameters. Figures G-3a to G-3e list all possible
data registers. Figure G-3d lists the 3300 ACM setup
registers.
Figure G-2 Write Registers Packet
WRITE REGISTER PACkET WRITE RESPONSE PACKET

(Master to 3300 ACM) (3300 ACM to Master)
14 (1 byte) 27 (1 byte)
FD (1 byte) FD (1 byte)
81 (Protected write command) (1 byte) 81 ([Protected] write command) (1 byte)
Length (1 byte) Length (1 byte)
Master address (2 bytes) 3300 address (2 bytes)
3300 address (2 bytes) Master address (2 bytes)
Password (2 bytes) Device Type (2 bytes)
Number of Registers in Packet (2 bytes) Ack/Nack (1 byte)
1st Register (4 bytes) LRC (1 byte)
2nd Register (4 bytes)
...
nth Register
...
LRC (1 byte)
NOTES
1. There is no requirement to specify all registers, or to assign them in any particular order. For example, if you wish to change only the Amp scale, a packet
may be sent with only that constant.
2. A write to a protected Read/Write register requires that the password stored in the device be sent in the write packet or the write command will be ignored.
For a write to an unprotected Read/Write register the password is not required. At present, all 3300 registers are protected.
3. The device responds with an acknowledge packet. If all registers were successfully written to the device will respond with 0xFFH in the Ack/Nack byte
otherwise it will respond with 0x00H in the Ack/Nack byte.

Figure G-3a 3300 ACM Data Registers - Part I
PG # REG # REG DESCRIPTION BASIC/ PG # REG # REG DESCRIPTION BASIC/

TYPE (b) OPTIONAL TYPE (b) OPTIONAL
REAL TIME PARAMETERS: PAGE 0 Thermal Demand Values

The Thermal demand values are a running average of the real time parameter
0 0 WO PAGE Register Basic
over a user specified time period from
0 3 RO High-Resolution Flag Basic
1 min. to 9999 min., calculated using thermal averaging.
0 10 RO Van Basic1 0 110 RO Van Dmd Opt.
0 11 RO Vbn Basic1 0 111 RO Vbn Dmd Opt.
0 12 RO Vcn Basic1 0 112 RO Vcn Dmd Opt.
0 13 RO Vln average Basic1 0 113 RO Vln aver Dmd Opt.
0 14 RO Vab Basic 0 114 RO Vab Dmd Opt.
0 15 RO Vbc Basic 0 115 RO Vbc Dmd Opt.
0 16 RO Vca Basic 0 116 RO Vca Dmd Opt.
0 17 RO Vaverage (l-l) Basic 0 117 RO Vaverage (l-l) Dmd Opt.
0 20 RO Ia Basic 0 120 RO Ia Dmd Opt.
0 21 RO Ib Basic 0 121 RO Ib Dmd Opt.
0 22 RO Ic Basic 0 122 RO Ic Dmd Opt.
0 23 RO Iaver Basic 0 123 RO Iaver Dmd Opt.
0 30 RO kW Phase A Opt.1 0 130 RO kW a Dmd Opt.1
0 31 RO kW Phase B Opt.1 0 131 RO kW b Dmd Opt.1
0 32 RO kW Phase C Opt.1 0 132 RO kW c Dmd Opt.1
0 33 RO kW TOTAL Basic 0 133 RO kW total Dmd Opt.
0 34 RO kVAR Phase A Opt.1 0 134 RO kVAR a Dmd Opt.1
0 35 RO kVAR Phase B Opt.1 0 135 RO kVAR b Dmd Opt.1
0 36 RO kVAR Phase C Opt.1 0 136 RO kVAR c Dmd Opt.1
0 37 RO kVAR Total Opt. 0 137 RO kVAR total Dmd Opt.
0 38 RO Power Factor A Opt.1 0 138 RO PF a Dmd Opt.1
0 39 RO Power Factor B Opt.1 0 139 RO PF b Dmd Opt.1
0 40 RO Power Factor C Opt.1 0 140 RO PF c Dmd Opt.1
0 41 RO Power Factor Total Opt. 0 141 RO PF total Dmd Opt.
0 42 RO kVA Phase A Opt.1 0 142 RO kVA a Dmd Opt.1
0 43 RO kVA Phase B Opt.1 0 143 RO kVA b Dmd Opt.1
0 44 RO kVA Phase C Opt.1 0 144 RO kVA c Dmd Opt.1
0 45 RO kVA Total Opt. 0 145 RO kVA total Dmd Opt.1
0 47 RO Freq on V1 Opt. 0 147 RO Frequency Dmd Opt.
0 50 RO kWH Import Opt.
0 51 RO GWH Import Opt. Sliding Window Demand Values
0 52 RO kWH Export Opt. Sliding window demand is a calculation of the demand as measured and billed
0 53 RO GWH Export Opt. by the power utility, using either a fixed or rolling window technique.
0 54 RO kWH Total (kWH imp+exp) Basic
0 180 RO Amps Demand Average Opt.
0 55 RO GWH Total Basic
0 181 RO kW Demand Total Opt.
0 60 RO kVARH Import Opt.
0 182 RO kVAR Demand Total Opt.
0 61 RO GVARH Import Opt.
0 183 RO kVA Demand Total Opt.
0 62 RO kVARH Export Opt.
0 63 RO GVARH Export Opt.
0 64 RO kVARH Total Opt.
0 65 RO GVARH Total Opt.
0 70 RO kVAH Opt.
0 71 RO GVAH Opt.
0 72 RO Volt hours Opt.

Figure G-3b 3300 ACM Data Registers - Part II

MINIMUM VALUES: PAGE 1 Minimum Thermal Demand Values

1 110 RO Van Dmd Opt.
1 0 WO PAGE Register Basic
1 111 RO Vbn Dmd Opt.
1 112 RO Vcn Dmd Opt.
Minimum Real Time Values
1 113 RO Vln aver Dmd Opt.
1 10 RO Van Opt. 1 114 RO Vab Dmd Opt.
1 11 RO Vbn Opt. 1 115 RO Vbc Dmd Opt.
1 12 RO Vcn Opt. 1 116 RO Vca Dmd Opt.
1 13 RO Vln average Opt. 1 117 RO Vaver (l-l) Dmd Opt.
1 14 RO Vab Opt. 1 120 RO Ia Dmd Opt.
1 15 RO Vbc Opt. 1 121 RO Ib Dmd Opt.
1 16 RO Vca Opt. 1 122 RO Ic Dmd Opt.
1 17 RO Vaverage (l-l) Opt. 1 123 RO Iaver Dmd Opt.
1 20 RO Ia Opt. 1 130 RO kW a Dmd Opt.1
1 21 RO Ib Opt. 1 131 RO kW b Dmd Opt.1
1 22 RO Ic Opt. 1 132 RO kW c Dmd Opt.1
1 23 RO Iaver Opt. 1 133 RO kW total Dmd Opt.
1 30 RO kW a Opt.1 1 134 RO kVAR a Dmd Opt.1
1 31 RO kW b Opt.1 1 135 RO kVAR b Dmd Opt.1
1 32 RO kW c Opt.1 1 136 RO kVAR c Dmd Opt.1
1 33 RO kW total Opt. 1 137 RO kVAR total Dmd Opt.
1 34 RO kVAR a Opt.1 1 138 RO PF a Dmd Opt.1
1 35 RO kVAR b Opt.1 1 139 RO PF b Dmd Opt.1
1 36 RO kVAR c Opt.1 1 140 RO PF c Dmd Opt.1
1 37 RO kVAR total Opt. 1 141 RO PF total Dmd Opt.
1 38 RO PF a Opt.1 1 142 RO kVA a Dmd Opt.1
1 39 RO PF b Opt.1 1 143 RO kVA b Dmd Opt.1
1 40 RO PF c Opt.1 1 144 RO kVA c Dmd Opt.1
1 41 RO PF total Opt. 1 145 RO kVA total Dmd Opt.
1 42 RO kVA a Opt.1 1 147 RO Frequency Dmd Opt.
1 43 RO kVA b Opt.1
1 44 RO kVA c Opt.1 Minimum Sliding WIndow Demand Values
1 45 RO kVA total Opt
1 47 RO Frequency Opt. 1 180 RO Amps Demand Average Opt.
Notes:
1. 1 Available in Wye mode only
2. Register Types: RO = Read Only
WO = Write Only
RW = Read/write

Figure G-3c 3300 ACM Data Registers - PartDATA

3300 ACM III REGISTERS

MAXIMUM VALUES: PAGE 2 Maximum Thermal Demand Values
2 0 RW PAGE Register Basic 2 110 RO Van Dmd Opt.

2 111 RO Vbn Dmd Opt.
Maximum Real-Time Values 2 112 RO Vcn Dmd Opt.
2 113 RO Vln aver Dmd Opt.
2 10 RO Van Opt. 2 114 RO Vab Dmd Opt.
2 11 RO Vbn Opt. 2 115 RO Vbc Dmd Opt.
2 12 RO Vcn Opt. 2 116 RO Vca Dmd Opt.
2 13 RO Vln average Opt. 2 117 RO Vll aver Dmd Opt.
2 14 RO Vab Opt. 2 120 RO Ia Dmd Opt.
2 15 RO Vbc Opt. 2 121 RO Ib Dmd Opt.
2 16 RO Vca Opt. 2 122 RO Ic Dmd Opt.
2 17 RO Vll average Opt. 2 123 RO Iaver Dmd Opt.
2 20 RO Ia Opt. 2 130 RO kW a Dmd Opt.1
2 21 RO Ib Opt. 2 131 RO kW b Dmd Opt.1
2 22 RO Ic Opt. 2 132 RO kW c Dmd Opt.1
2 23 RO Iaver Opt. 2 133 RO kW total Dmd Opt.
2 30 RO kW a Opt.1 2 134 RO kVAR a Dmd Opt.1
2 31 RO kW b Opt.1 2 135 RO kVAR b Dmd Opt.1
2 32 RO kW c Opt.1 2 136 RO kVAR c Dmd Opt.1
2 33 RO kW total Opt. 2 137 RO kVAR total Dmd Opt.
2 34 RO kVAR a Opt.1 2 138 RO PF a Dmd Opt.1
2 35 RO kVAR b Opt.1 2 139 RO PF b Dmd Opt.1
2 36 RO kVAR c Opt.1 2 140 RO PF c Dmd Opt.1
2 37 RO kVAR total Opt. 2 141 RO PF total Dmd Opt.
2 38 RO PF a Opt.1 2 142 RO kVA a Dmd Opt.1
2 39 RO PF b Opt.1 2 143 RO kVA b Dmd Opt.1
2 40 RO PF c Opt.1 2 144 RO kVA c Dmd Opt.1
2 41 RO PF total Opt. 2 145 RO kVA total Dmd Opt.
2 42 RO kVA a Opt.1 2 147 RO Frequency Dmd Opt.
2 43 RO kVA b Opt.1
2 44 RO kVA c Opt.1 Maximum Sliding Window Demand Values
2 45 RO kVA total Opt.
2 47 RO Frequency Opt. 2 180 RO Amps Demand Average Opt.
Notes:
1. 1 Available in Wye mode only
2. Register Types: RO = Read Only
WO = Write Only
RW = Read/write

Figure G-3d 3300 ACM Setup Registers - Part IV
PG # REG # REG DESCRIPTION BASIC/

TYPE (b) OPTIONAL
SPECIAL PURPOSE REGISTERS: PAGE 10

10 0 WO Page Register Basic
Description of Special Purpose Registers
10 1 RW PT primary voltage Basic
10 2 RW PT secondary voltage Basic RESET ALL MIN/MAX VALUES
10 3 RW CT primary current Basic Any write to this register will result in any min/max values
10 4 RW Voltage input mode being set to the present real time values.
(0,1,2,3 or 4) Basic Any Sliding Window Demand min/max values will be set to
10 5 RW Unit ID number Basic zero.
10 6 RW Baud rate (300,1200,2400,
4800,9600,19200) Basic RESET ALL HOURS COUNTER
10 7 RW Demand period Any write to this register will result in any hour counters (kW
time constant Basic hours import, kVAR hours total, Etc.) being set to zero.
10 8 RW Contrast/viewing
FIRMWARE REVISION NUMBER
angle adjustment Basic
A four digit decimal representation of the firmware revision
10 9 RW Password Basic
number. For example a value of 0004D2 hex = 1234 decimal
10 10 WO Reset all min/max values would represent a hypothetical firmware revision of 1.2.3.4.
(if equipped) Basic
10 11 WO Reset all hour counters FEATURE CODE
(kW hours Etc.) Basic Reserved for future use. Presently this will return zero.
10 12 RO Firmware revision number Basic
10 13 RO Date the last firmware DEVICE TYPE
revision was performed Basic Will return 3300. This will be used in future to differentiate
10 14 RO Feature code Basic different devices using this same protocol format.
10 15 RO Device type ALLOW PROTECTED READS ONLY
(will equal 3300) Basic Boolean value (0 or 1) that determines whether a password is
10 16 RW Allow protected reads only required to read data from the meter. If a 1 is written to this
(yes or no) Basic location, any read request packet must contain a correct
10 17 RW Number of demand periods password or the packet will be ignored. If a 0 is written, no
(yes or no) Basic password is required for normal register reads. Zero is the
default.

5 PACKET EXAMPLES
The following two sections contain examples of actual packets
sent to a 3300 ACM meter, and the response packets issued
by that meter. To make the packets easier to read the bytes
have been blocked into groups of 4.
5.1 READ REGISTERS EXAMPLE

Below is an example of a request from a Master Station to unit
100. The request is for all registers in the range 0000 to 00FF
hex, which is a request for all real-time and demand param-
eters. The Master Station has ID number 0.
Figure G-4 Read Registers Example

Request from Master:
14 FD 83 0A 00 00 64 00 00 00 00 00 FF 00 12
Response from 3300ACM:
27 FD 83 90 64 00 00 00 E4 0C 22 00 64 00 00 0A
64 00 00 0B 64 00 00 0C 64 00 00 0D AD 00 00 0E
AD 00 00 0F AD 00 00 10 AD 00 00 11 88 13 00 14
88 13 00 15 88 13 00 16 88 13 00 17 F4 01 00 1E
F4 01 00 1F F4 01 00 20 DC 05 00 21 00 00 00 22
00 00 00 23 00 00 00 24 00 00 00 25 E8 03 00 26
E8 03 00 27 E8 03 00 28 E8 03 00 29 F4 01 00 2A
F4 01 00 2B F4 01 00 2C DC 05 00 2D AE 0F 00 2F
DA 2F 01 36 00 00 00 37 93 0E 00 40 00 00 00 41
1F 05 00 85 55
5.2 WRITE REGISTERS EXAMPLE

Figure G-5 demonstrates is an example of a register write
to set the voltage scales, current scale and voltage mode of
a meter with unit ID 100 and a password of 0. The
Master will write the following information to the 3300
ACM:
• PT primary voltage 1200
• PT secondary voltage 120
• CT primary current 5000
• Voltage mode 0
Figure G-5 Write Registers Example

Write command from Master:
14 FD 81 1C 00 00 64 00 00 00 05 00 0A 00 00 00
B0 04 00 01 78 00 00 02 88 13 00 03 00 00 00 04
21
Response from 3300ACM:

27 FD 81 07 64 00 00 00 E4 0C FF 27

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A MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

A MECHANICAL & MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

1. INTRODUCTION A choice of many measurement functions and displays

* Do not hipot test the phase current inputs. Introduction 1-1

Quick and easy installation New feature upgrades made easy

2. INSTALLATION Enclosure Considerations

2.1 LOCATION & MOUNTING

Figure 2.1.1 Environmental Guidelines for Installation

Operating Temperature 0oC (32oF) to 50oC (122oF)

Storage Temperature -30oC (-22oF) to +70oC (158oF)

Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing

The base module of the 3300 ACM can be mounted flush

2.2 GENERAL WIRING Power Sources and Connections

2.5.3 PT & CT CONNECTION

Figure 2.5.4a 4 Wire WYE: 3 Element Direct Connection

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FUSES SUPPLY POWER

Figure 2.5.4b 4 Wire WYE: 3 Element Connection Using 3 PTs

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I22 SERIAL NUMBER:

EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS

The 3300 ACM also supports a 2½-element connection WARNING

Figure 2.5.4c 4 Wire WYE: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PTs

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I22 SERIAL NUMBER:

EXPORT/REVERSE/NEGATIVE SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS

Figure 2.5.4d 3 Wire WYE: 3 Element Direct Connection

- LTD. CANADA V8X 3X1

I22 SERIAL NUMBER:

Figure 2.5.5a 3 Wire DELTA: 2½ Element Using 2 PTs and 3 CTs

- LTD. CANADA V8X

I22 SERIAL NUMBER:

FUSES PT's FUSES

OPTIONAL PT POLARITY CONNECTION

Figure 2.5.5b below shows ungrounded Delta connection

Figure 2.5.5b 3 Wire DELTA: 2 Element Using 2 PTs and 2 CTs

CTs Base Module

- LTD. CANADA V8X 3X1

I22 SERIAL NUMBER:

FUSES PT's FUSES

OPTIONAL PT POLARITY CONNECTION

Figure 2.5.6 3 wire Single Phase: 2 Element Direct Connection

- LTD. CANADA V8X 3X1

RS-485 Connections d. It is recommended that an intermediate terminal strip be

Figure 2.6.1 RS-485 Intermediate Terminal Strip Connection

CORRECT CONNECTION METHOD INCORRECT T-CONNECTION

Terminal RS-485 Cable

Recommended Topologies Calculating Overall Cable Length

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RS-485 Communications Connections

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RS-485 Topologies to Avoid

RS-232C to RS-485 Converter RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT

RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT

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