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Reading and Configuration tool

alphaSETInstruction manualVersion:

2.05.00

Date:

11/10/06

Document name:

alphaset_user_manual_GBR.doc

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parts from it, reserved. No part of the document may be multiplicated without written

permission of the ELSTER Messtechnik GmbH in any form (electronically, mechanically,

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Printed in Germany

Attention

ELSTER Messtechnik GmbH reserves itself the right to carry out changes in all products

described in this manual to improve reliability, function or design. Specifications and

information, which are described here, can change without notification. Not all occurrences,with all possible details and variations of the devices, which can appear during the installation,

the use and maintenance, are covered by this manual

ELSTER will not be responsible for errors in this document or for consequential damages in

the reference to mechanism, achievement or use of this material.

ELSTER does not take any responsibility and adhesion for the installation, use, achievement,

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Table of contents1

Overview...............................................................................................................................6

1.1 System overview...............................................................................................................6

1.2 Document history ..............................................................................................................6

2Referenced documents .......................................................................................................7

3

Introduction / brief description...........................................................................................8

3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ?..............................................................................................8

3.2 System requirements ........................................................................................................8

3.3 Installation / Update ofalphaSET......................................................................................9

3.4 Start of the software and user-profile..............................................................................13

3.4.1 First start after installation........................................................................................13

3.4.2 User-profile ..............................................................................................................15

3.4.3 Use of the software.................................................................................................17

3.5 Indication of the software version....................................................................................20

4

User settings ......................................................................................................................21

4.1 Communication ...............................................................................................................21

4.1.1 Remarks to the user-profile Railway......................................................................23

4.2 Modem ............................................................................................................................24

4.2.1 Initialization strings...................................................................................................25

4.3 Files.................................................................................................................................25

4.4 Read register...................................................................................................................26

5

Load profile ........................................................................................................................27

5.1 General Settings .............................................................................................................28

5.2 User language.................................................................................................................29

5.3 IEC 1107-Address...........................................................................................................30

5.4 Change utility password..................................................................................................30

6

Read meter data.................................................................................................................31

6.1 Read register list .............................................................................................................31

6.2 Read service list..............................................................................................................32

6.3 Read settings ..................................................................................................................33

6.4 Read load profile.............................................................................................................35

6.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data.......................................................................37

6.5 Read power quality monitoring........................................................................................40

6.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data ...................................................................41

6.6 Read log file ....................................................................................................................42

6.7 Read log file 2 .................................................................................................................43

6.8 Read meter error status ..................................................................................................44

6.9 Read communication protocol.........................................................................................45

7

Configuration of the meter................................................................................................46

7.1 Open of a parameter file .................................................................................................46

7.2 Save a parameter set......................................................................................................46

7.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file.....................................................47


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7.3.1 Switch point clock ....................................................................................................47

7.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID).......................................................................................47

7.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID) ..................................................48

7.4 Change of parameters ....................................................................................................48

8

Change of meter configuration.........................................................................................50

8.1 Identifications ..................................................................................................................51

8.2 Tariff source ....................................................................................................................53


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8.3 Switch point clock............................................................................................................54

8.3.1 Day type...................................................................................................................54

8.3.2 Season change........................................................................................................55

8.3.3 Tariff switch table.....................................................................................................56

8.3.4 Holiday-list ...............................................................................................................57

8.3.5 Daylight saving time.................................................................................................58

8.4 Switch point clock (Update).............................................................................................59

8.4.1 Day type...................................................................................................................59

8.5 Times ..............................................................................................................................60

8.5.1 Source of Times.......................................................................................................60

8.5.2 Display Timeouts .....................................................................................................61

8.5.3 Communication Timeouts ........................................................................................62

8.6 Demand reset..................................................................................................................63

8.7 Overload threshold..........................................................................................................64

8.8 Baud rate.........................................................................................................................65

8.9 Synchronization...............................................................................................................66

8.10 Backup time of the real time clock ................................................................................68

8.11 Inverting Inputs/Outputs................................................................................................68

8.12 Power quality.................................................................................................................69

8.12.1 Release of power quality functionality ....................................................................69

8.12.2 Load profile of power quality data...........................................................................70

8.12.3 Power Quality Monitoring .......................................................................................71

8.13 Copper-/Iron-losses.......................................................................................................72

8.14 Display ..........................................................................................................................73

8.14.1 Service list..............................................................................................................73

8.14.2 Display parameter ..................................................................................................75

8.15 Pulse constants.............................................................................................................78

8.16 Pulse inputs...................................................................................................................79

8.17 Load profile / logfile - parameter ...................................................................................80

8.17.1 Load profile parameter ........................................................................................80

8.17.2 Log file parameters...............................................................................................81

8.18 Energy / Demand measuring ........................................................................................82

8.19 Show settings................................................................................................................82

8.20 Meter Access Rights .....................................................................................................83

8.21 Passwords.....................................................................................................................85

9

Formatted Meter Commands ............................................................................................86

9.1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command..................................................................87


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9.2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command ......................................................88

9.3 Setting of pulse constants...............................................................................................89

9.4 Setting of outputs ............................................................................................................90

9.5 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding .............................................................................91

9.6 Reset maximum demand ................................................................................................92

9.7 Reset meter error status .................................................................................................93

9.8 Reset power quality profile..............................................................................................949.9 Reset power-loss counter ...............................................................................................95

9.10 Reset terminal cover open counter ...............................................................................96

9.11 Reset register................................................................................................................96

9.12 Set register values (pulse inputs)..................................................................................97

9.13 Reset load profile + logbook..........................................................................................98

10

Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR) ....................................................................................99

11

Test..................................................................................................................................100

11.1 Read meter error.........................................................................................................100

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11.2 Power-Quality..............................................................................................................101

11.3 Test mode ...................................................................................................................103

12

Modem ............................................................................................................................105

12.1 Phone book.................................................................................................................105

12.1.1 Creating a new phone number .............................................................................106

12.1.2 Changing a phone book entry ..............................................................................106

12.1.3 Creating a new telephone book or save an existing one......................................106

12.2 Hang up.......................................................................................................................10612.3 Dial-up doesnt work ! What to do? .............................................................................107

13

Extras..............................................................................................................................108

13.1 Restrict menu system..................................................................................................108

14

Image index ....................................................................................................................110


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1 Overview

1 Overview1.1 System overviewThis document describes the operation, the functional way and the installation as well as the

technical data of the software tool alphaSET version 3. This tool was refined on the basis from

alphaSET version 2 and is compatible to former versions.

Therefore the following products can be served with this tool:

AEM500

ARM500


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AEM550

A220

A1350

A1500

A2500

1.2 Document historyVersion:

2.05.00

Date:

11/10/06

Document name:

alphaset_3_instruction_manual_GBR.

Product Manager:

ELSTER / RIM DEEM Dr. Gerhard Eisenbei

Version Valid up to

alphaSET

version

Valid up toFW-Version

Changes

Date

Author

2.01.00 3.03-xx

4.10

-Initial Version

30/10/02 Thomasberger

2.02.00 3.04-xx

4.20

- Adaptations to FW

4.2020/08/03 Dr. Eisenbei

2.03.00 3.06-xx

4.20 and 5.00

- Adaptations to FW

5.00

24/02/04 A. Aching

2.04.00 3.09-xx

4.30 and 5.10

- Adaptations to FW

4.30 and 5.10

12/05/05 Dr. Eisenbei

2.05.00 3.12-xx4.40, 5.30, 7.00 - Adaption to FW

4.40, 5.20, 5.30, 7.00

11/10/06 Thomasberger


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2 Referenced documents


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2 Referenced documentsTitle

Version

Date

AEM_PR_D_1.pdf

1KGL 921500 V004D 11/05/2001

A1500_PR_E.pdf

R 1.14

06/16/2006

A1350_PR_E.pdf

R 1.17

07/16/2006

A220_PR_E.pdf

R 1.06

06/28/2006

Zhlerstandsbertragung, Tarif- und Last-

steuerung;

Datenbertragung fr festen und mobilen AnschluDIN EN 62056-21

01.03

Elektronische Elektrizittszhler

VDEW-Lastenheft

V2.0

12.97


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3 Introduction / brief description

3 Introduction / brief descriptionThe following section should help to clear basic questions to the alphaSET tool:

What is the alphaSET tool ?

What are the system requirements for the use of this software ?

How do I install this software ?

What must I do if I would like to update this software ?

How do I start the software ?

What will I see, if I start the software ?

How do I find out, which user profile may execute which action?

How do I find out, which software version I use ?

How do I set a password for the communication with the meter?

Additional information:

For additional information please refer to the product descriptions of the alpha meters (2

Referenced documents).

3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ?The alphaSET tool is a Windows based software to read the data of the alpha meters

AEM 500 / ARM 500 / AEM 550 / A1350 / A1500 / A2500 and A220 (register, load profile, log

book, etc.). Different parameters like setting and parametrization parameters can be

changed according to user's profile. Setting parameter is those attitudes, which can be

changed without breaking the certification seal. To get an access to the parameterisation


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parameters of the meter, a parameterisation-switch must be pressed which is via the

calibration mark.

The program is a 32 bit application, being based on a 32 bit environment that runs via

Windows NT 4. X, as well as via Windows XP and Windows 2000.

3.2 System requirementsSubsequet are the requirements for the use of the alphaSET software listed:

IBM PC or compatible PC with 800 MHz Pentium or higher with the following equipment

:-

>=16 MB RAM-

CD ROM disk drive-

at least one free, serial interface (COM1 to COM16)-

>=50 free hard disk memory

Hardware components for communication-

IEC 61107-compatible optical probe for the optical interface-CL0 Converter and RS232 cable for the electric interface (CL0-Interface)-

RS232 cable for the RS232 interface (optional)

Windows 2000 / NT / XP

Monitor with a resolution of at least 600x800 pixel


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3.3 Installation / Update ofalphaSET

You require administrator rights on your PC for the installation of this software-tool.Further it is urgently recommended that you close all windows programs, before starting the

setup. Insert the CD-Rom with the procut information and tools from ELSTER to your CD-

ROM-drive. Automatically the following menu is displayed. Please select your language and

then press the button alpha meter.Image 3-3-1: Installation choose alpha meter

Select in the section AlphaSET the button Installation.Image 3-3-2: Installation choose installation


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Within the next menu you have to choose the language of your setup.

Image 3-3-3: Installation choose language

AlphaSET is preparing the setup and you have to choose next here.Image 3-3-4: Installation information1


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Choose the button next.Image 3-3-5: Installation information2


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Select your destination path of alphaSET and press the button Next.Image 3-3-6: Installation select destination

If you update the program, no deinstallation of the old version is necessary. You can simply

install the new version in the same directory.


Page 12 of 1113 Introduction / brief descriptionImage 3-3-7: Installation - phone book

You should only secure your phone book, if you have one in a former version.

Further information in chapter 12.1.3 Creating a new telephone book or save an existing one".

SETUP checks now whether sufficient memory is available.

Subsequently a communication window appears in which the installation progress is indicated.Image 3-3-8: Installation - Progress

After completion a window appears with the information that SETUP generates program

symbols. After successful installation a message from SETUP appears.Image 3-3-9: SETUP successfull


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Note:

To secure all functions of the program alphaSET needs at least one installed Windows system

printer, even if no printer is connected.

According to your windows version, you have now a program group, or a start symbol of

alphaSET

3.4 Start of the software and user-profileTo start the alphaSET tool software:

Chose in the Windows Start Menu > Programs > alphaSET > alphaSET

Or click on the Icon on your desktop

To close the software choose File -> Quit3.4.1 First start after installation

With the first start after installation of the alphaset sofware the following window will be

displayed:Image 3-3-10: Start - language

Here please select the language to operate the tool.

With the following menu it is possible to take over all the settings from prior versions of your

computer.


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3 Introduction / brief descriptionImage 3-3-11: Start old settings


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3.4.2 User-profile

AlphaSET starts with the menu of the profiles.Image 3-4-1: Input user-profile

Each of this profiles has different privileges, that means possibilities of access on the menu


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system ofalphaSET. The user profiles are filed in the path " \ IniPfad ". If only one profile is in

this path, this is started automatically, without showing the menu illustrated above. If no profile

is in this path, the invisible profile "consumer" starts automatically, which has lowest privileges.

The user profile serves the storage of all individual settings. If several persons work with a

computer, each user can save his own settings, in order to fall back on them, if he uses again

alphaSET. For information to the storage of an user's profile see chapter 4.1 "Communication".

3.4.2.1 User-Profile "Railway:The user profile "Railway" is planned for applications of the train meter ARM500 and A1500.

The user has to select in the menu extras -> options -> communication the point railway

meter (only difference: 4800 start baud rate).


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3.4.2.2 Overview of user profile functionality

User Profile

alphaSET Software functions

Meter reader

Railway

Installation

Certificatio

n

Utility

MO

DE

M

Power Qual

ity

Read Meter

Read register

X X X X X X X

Read load profile

X X X X X X X

Read logfile

X X X X X X X

Read meter configuration

X X X X X X X

Read meter error

X X X X X X X

Read service list

X X X X X X XRead power quality monitoring

X X X X X X X

Change of parameters

Change utility password

X

X X X

File / read parameter

X X X X X


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File with parameter -> meter

X X X X X

Identifications

X

X X X

Tariff source

X X X X XSwitch point clock

X X X X X

Times

X

X X X

Demand reset

X

X X X

Overload threshold

X

X X X

Baud rate

XX X X

Synchronization

X

X X X

Power Quality

X

X X X X

Pulse inputs

X

X X X

Backup time of real time clock

X

X X X

Service List

X

X X X X

Display parameter

X

X X X

Pulse constants

X

X

X

Load-profile / logbook parameter

XX

X

Measuring energy / demand

X

X X X

Read/ Set pulse constants

X

X X X


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Meter commands

Set meter date/time

X X X X X X

Read/set date/time

X X X X X X

Read out DCF clock

X X X X X XReset demand maxima

X X X X X X

Reset meter error state

X X X X X X

Reset power-loss counter

X

X

X X

Reset register

X

X

X X

Reset load-profile and logbookX

X

X X

General

Switch to ripple receiver mode

X X X X X X

Test mode

X

X

X X

Communications protocols

XX

X XImage 3-4-2: User profile


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3.4.3 Use of the software

After the selection of the user profile the alphaSET opening screen appears.Image 3-4-3: Opening screen

The program alphaSET is a Windows - based application, which reflects the structure and the

construction of Windows programs.

The window of the main menu consists of The title bar

The menu bar

And the icon bar

In the submenus are further windows (document windows and dialogue windows) indicated,

which show the name of the submenu in the title bar. The menu bar indicates the available

menus, in which the individual actions and switching functions are specified as clear text. This

bar contains several entries, which are described in the following chapters. The icon bar


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contains icons for the most used functions.

Title bar

Menu bar

Icon bar


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3.4.3.1 Icon catalogue

The following list explains the available icons of the icon bar.

Read file

Save

Print

Read register

Read service list

Read load profile

Read logfile

Read meter configurationWrite Setting and parametrization

parameter to the meter

Set meter date/time

Demand reset


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Reset meter error state

Reset register

Reset load profile and logbookSwitch to ripple receiver

Read meter error

Activate test mode

Open communication protocol

...about alphaSet


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3.5 Indication of the software version

To get information about the applied software version, select via Help the menu point "aboutalphaSET ... " or click on the following icon:

This command opens a window with the data about the program alphaSET and its version.Image 3-5-1: Information screen


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4 User settings


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4 User settingsIn this chapter the options for the user settings are described. You find these settings via the

menu point Extras.

4.1 Communication

Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Communication.Image 4-1-1: Settings register card communication

COM-Port

With the function "Com-Port" the interfaces Com 1 to Com 16 of the PC can be selected. By

the start ofalphaSET the program checks automatically the COM-Ports of the computer.

It is the decision of the PC user himself whether the selected COM-Port is still free for the use

by alphaSET.

Initial Baud rate

The initial baud rate of the communication between alphaSet and the connected meter can be

adjusted by pull-down-menu. For more information to the baud rate shift see DIN EN 62056-

21.

Utility password

A password for the meter communication can be assigned to the user profile that means an

interrogation of the utility password is not executed any more (useful if the same EVU

password for different meters is used).

Read with 300 Baud only

This option enables the constant reading of the meter with 300 baud. The automatic baud rate

shift is disabled.


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4 User settings

Suppression of optical reflexion

With this option a lack of the suppression of optical reflexion of the probe according to hard-

ware can be compensated by software.Attention: The probes from P+E delivered by ELSTER do not need this option,

because the suppression of optical reflexion is already realized in the hardware.

Create communication log file

By selection of this option a communication protocol is created automatically, which is also

written directly in a text file.

Waiting time between baud rate switch [ms]

In this box the waiting time con be assigned in milliseconds between the baud rate switching.

Data format

With this choice the physical transmission of the data between the meter and alphaSET can

be defined. Default is 7,E,1. The format 8, N, 1 is only required for special meters.

Note: If the data of the counter are read by the AMR system modem, only the settings

of this modem is relevant and not the settings of the meter. OK

The actual settings are taken over by clicking on this button. They are automatically written in

the user-profile and are available on the next start ofalphaSET.

Copy profile

With the help of this button different settings can be saved in a new user-profile or releases

can be transmitted out of other user profiles.

Cancel


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Clicking on this button ignores all changes and you get back to the main program.


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4 User settings

4.1.1 Remarks to the user-profile Railway

If the user is logged in the user-profile Railway, the following menu appears, in which one

can select additive the option railway meter.

With the selection of this option, the initial baud rate for communication with the meter is set

automatically to 4800 Baud. The train numbers which are stored in the meter are indicated in

the load profile.Image 4-1-2: Settings at user profile "Railway


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4 User settings

4.2 Modem

Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Modem.Image 4-2-1: Settings register card Modem

Modem

Here the user can set parameters on all modem functions ofalphaSET. These are

necessary for the communication over a meter modem.

Modem settings (Modem connected to the PC)

Keep connection: the time can be registered, how long a connection should be

maintained after the last communication from alphaSET between PC and connected

modem. At the end of this timeout the connection is interrupted and the modem hangs

up.

Interface baud rate: In this drop down menu the baud rate between PC and (control

point) modem can be adjusted. If its possible, select the highest one, which issupported by both.

Initialization: Here is the necessary initialization string registered, which is required for

the communication between PC and PC-Modem (see chapter 0

).

Get line: If necessary, take here the settings to get a local loop (e.g. 0). Should a not

numeric entry stand here, activate additionally the check box also not numeric.

Telephone number: Here can the phone number be registered. If a telephone book is

created, this entry automatically takes place after choice of the appropriate telephone

book entry.

Also not numeric: With this, it is possible to enter also not numeric chars (letters) as

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4 User settings

4.2.1 Initialization strings

Here are strings for the initialization of the modem connected to the PC:

ATZ^MATD


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SAGEM mobilephone

AT&FE0X3DT

e.g. for ELSA modem and almost all other modems

If you cant get a connection to your modem with this strings, it is recommended to use the

users manual of your PC-Modem.

4.3 FilesSelect via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Files.

In this menu the paths on the drives can be defined in which the different files should be

stored. A click to the button enables the changing of the entries.

In the pull down menu Proposal for file name(s) are several suggestions done for an

automatic generation of the file name.Image 4-3-1: Settings register card files


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4 User settings

4.4 Read register

Select via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Register.Image 4-4-1: Settings register card

In this window the user can select whether the register data should be shown with or without

clear text (designations according to identification number system OBIS).

The reading of the serial number can be deactivated here, too.

Note: In addition to the deactivation of the reading of the serial number it must be guaranteed

that not meter serial number is selected as Proposal for file name(s) (see 4.3 Files).

Release readout of eHz

If the new eHz (electronic residential 3-phase meter) should be readout this checkbox has to

be selected.


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5 Load profileSelect via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Load profile.Image 5-0-1: Settings register card load profile

Read load profile options

Dont read load profile / log book header: If the user reads load profile or log book,

the header is always read first by default, to find out start, end and channel number of

the profile. In the case of a reading without header, the selected period is questioned

directly without reviewing previously, which one is available. In this process, all

available load profiles in the meter are read.

Show load profile including calculated times: This function should be selectednormally. With this, all values in the load profile in alphaSET get time stamps. These

are calculated of the alphaSET automatically based on the meter basic data and are

not delivered by the meter itself (see VDEW-Lastenheft).

Daily readout of load-profile: With this function the readout of load-profile over a

longer period is devided into single days. In this way it is guaranteed, that only the

defective days must be repeated at an occurring communication mistake. (This

function is important in conjunction with transparent meter modems without securing of

data, that do not support the R6 command (in accordance with VDEW-Lastenheft).


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Read load-profile/event-log file without password: With this option it can be defined

whether the load profile reading takes place with or without password interrogation.


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5 Load profile

5.1 General SettingsSelect via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card General.Image 5-1-1: Settings register card general

alphaSET

Edit passwords hidden: With activation the input of the password is not indicated any

more in the clear text, only with ******** .

Reset programming mode after parameterisation: After the change of parameters

in a meter, the alphaSET puts the parameter mode of the counter automatically back.

For more information about the parameter mode see chapter 8 Change of meter

configuration.

Check daylight saving set to EU standard: During the download of the tariff table to

the meter an automatic check of the correct used EU daylight saving time will beexecuted and an error message is displayed if there's inconsistency.


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5 Load profile

5.2 User languageSelect via Extras the menu point Options, there the register card Language.Image 5-2-1: Settings register card language

Note:

In order to activate all language changes, you should quit alphaSET and restart it after a

language change.


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5 Load profile

5.3 IEC 1107-AddressSelect via Extras the menu point IEC1107 address .Image 5-3-1: IEC 1107-Address

An IEC1107-address can be registered here, which is send at every communication to the

meter. The meter answers in this case only if the IEC1107-Address sent by alphaSET agrees

with its configured address. The meter IEC address is used if more than one meter is

connected to a modem by using the CL0 or RS485 interface.

5.4 Change utility passwordSelect via Extras the menu point Change utility passwordImage 5-4-1: Utility password for communication

The communication-password (from alphaSET to the meter) can be preset in this menu. That

has no effect to the utility password in the meter.

8 numeric chars are expected.


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6 Read meter data

6 Read meter dataYou should first check the communication. The command read register is the simplest way to

do it. If this doesnt work, please check the settings ofalphaSET, see chapter 4 User

settings.

6.1 Read register listSelect via Meter the menu point Read register or the following icon:Image 6-1-1 Read register

By using this command the billing data list (register list or Std-dAtA on LCD) of a meter is read

out.

A window appears in which the reading data are visualized. If you have chosen the option

read register with serial number (see chapter 4.4 Read register), the serial number will be

indicated in the title bar.

The identification number is indicated in the first column, the measured value in the second

column and in the third column is an interpretation of the identification number in clear text to

be seen, if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system.


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6 Read meter data

6.2 Read service listSelect via Meter the menu point Read service list or the following icon:Image 6-2-1: Read service list

By using this command the settable service list (AbL-dAtA on LCD) of a meter is read out.

A window appears in which the reading data are visualized.

The identification number is indicated in the first column, the measured value in the second

column and in the third column is an interpretation of the identification number in clear text to

be seen, if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system.

For further information see chapter 8.14.1


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6.3 Read settingsSelect via Meter the menu point Read settings or the following icon:Image 6-3-1: Read meter configuration

This command enables the reading and displaying of the configuration of the meter. The input

of a utility password is demanded for this operation.

The following meter configurations are displayed:

Type key

Meter-Identification Pulse constants

Demand measuring

Load profile / log file

Real time clock

Tariff source

Demand reset source

Outputs

Baud rate


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Display control

Display list

Switch point clockBy clicking on close you get back to the main menu.

The menu point modify appears in the menu bar after reading meter configuration.

Note: You have the possibility to store the parameter set as text file, so that you can work with

this parameter set in other programs (e.g. text progressing programs)

The following check box serves for this:

In this case, the name (and path) for the text file is asked after inquiry of the file name for the

parameter set. The default pathname is registered in Extras/Options/Files in the field read

meter configuration. The content of the indicated window will be stored.


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6.4

Read load profile

Select via Meter the menu point Read load profile, or the following icon:Image 6-4-1: Read load profile

The load profile of the meter can be read with this command. The configuration of the load

profile is read and displayed after confirming.

Certain settings for the specific reading of the load profile can be taken here:

Selection of the measuring channels (as far as they exist in the meter).

Limitation of the reading period. This period can be defined in the from or to input

fields. By deactivating the checkboxes at start and end, the appropriate time stamps

are indicated. These stamps can be edited by double clicking on them. Should acertain window be selected repeatedly, this can be stored and again be activated by

the button "stored values". Frequently used specifications like last month, last week,

yesterday or today can be selected directly.

Partial readout (possibly from FW 3.02), that means use of the R6-command. For more

information see VDEW-Lastenheft.

Depiction of primary values in accordance of the transformer ratio for Voltage and

Current. The transformer ratio is 1:1 if no primary values are activated.

Note: The indicated meter data are then secondary data.


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6 Read meter dataAfter input of the reading period, the load profile of the meter is read by clicking on the button

read load profile. If all data is read a new button Show load profile appears. With this

command alphaSET shows all load profile data of the meter in a table.

The following data are listed:

Date

Time

Measured values of the channels (up to 8 channels)


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Status of the saved measuring periods.Image 6-4-2: Data of load profile

The status-announcement is shortened, if several channels are parameterised, in

accordance with:FE:

Fatal fault

CS:Backup time of real time clock exhausted

MD:

Measuring period disturbed (shorter measuring period)

SC:

Season change

RS:

Reset

CC:

Device clock

PU:

Power return

PF:Power failure


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Reading of large amounts of LP-data: Only 1000 entries can be displayed in one chart. To

view advanced data, click previous values or following values.

Comment to the user profile Railway: A train number is additionally indicated in the

depiction of the load profile values in the user profile "Railway:

Comment to read load profile without header: You have the possibility to read load

profile, without reading previously information of the meter. For this and for more information

concerning settings see chapter 5.

6.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data

With the selection show load profile you get the data of the meter in a table and additionally a

button to show this information graphically.

With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly the following picture.Image 6-4-2: Graphical data of load profile


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The following icons are available for the user:

Back to the main window

Print

Change of scale of the y-axis

Maximum x-axis

Maximum y-axis

Maximum x-axis and y-axis

Additionally it is possible to zoom in. You just have to click in the graph and pull with the

mouse, to mark of the area you want to see in more details.

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Image 6-4-2: Table settings 1

It is possible to show maximum of 8 channels. With the checkbox your are able to activate /

deactivate the channels in the graph.

If you double click on the field of the colour, you are able to choose different colours and types

of designs.

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To analyse in detail specific values of the load profile, you have to set the cursor to this line in

the table of load profile date and then in the graph this position is displayed. Have a look at the

next picture.Image 6-4-2: Table settings 2


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6 Read meter data

6.5 Read power quality monitoringSelect via Meter the menu point Read power quality monitoring.Image 6-5-1: Read power quality monitoring

The power quality profile of the meter can be read with this command.

Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 6.4

Read load profile .


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6.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data

With the selection Show power quality monitoring you get the data of the meter in a table andadditionally a button to show this information graphically.

With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly this following picture.Image 6-5-1: Graphical data of power quality monitoring

Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 6.4.1 Graphical display of load profile

data.


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6.6 Read log fileSelect via Meter the menu point Read log file or the following icon:

Image 6-6-1: Read logfileStructure and function mode are identically to chapter 6.4

Read load profile.

The representation of the logfile contains the date, the time and the event.

According to the parametrization of the meter, one receives following entries:

Power failure (3-phase or per phase)

Power return (3-phase or per phase)

Adjusting the time


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Functional error in the meter

Demand reset

Reset load profile and logbook

Change energy/demand-tariff

Backup time of real time clock exhausted

Parameter change

Season change terminal cover removal detection

reverse run detection


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6.7 Read log file 2Select via Meter the menu point Read log file 2.

With FW 5.20 of the A1350 and FW 7.00 of the A220 a second log file can be activated in the

meter. In that case the following last 30 events can be read with alphaSET:

change of meter configuration

register reset

load profile reset

instrumentation profile reset

set time & date


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6.8 Read meter error statusSelect via Test the menu point Read meter error or the following icon:

Image 6-7: Read meter error status

With the reading of the error status of the alpha meter, the possible error messages are listed.

If a malfunction of the meter exists, this is indicated through a large red box in front of the error

message. Little green boxes indicate on the other hand that no error exists.

In this window the following two buttons can be used:

Close

The window closes and leads back to the main window

Read meter error

Reads the meter once again


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6.9 Read communication protocolSelect via test the menu point Communication protocol or the following icon:

If you choose this menu point, you can see the protocol of the last communication between

alphaSET and the meter.Image 6-8-1: Read communication protocol

It is also possible to view old communication protocols of alphaSET. You just have to click on

the date and time row on the left hand side and you will get this protocol.


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7 Configuration of the meter

7 Configuration of the meter7.1 Open of a parameter fileSelect via File the menu point Read parameter or the following icon:

If you choose this menu point, you can open the following files directly:Image 7-1-1: File - Read parameter

7.2 Save a parameter setSelect via File the menu point Save or the following icon:

This command enables the saving of the reading data over a dialogue window.

Parameter file:

The file is saved by standard with the ending .par.

Register content:

The file is saved by standard with the ending .rg.

Load profile content:

The file is saved by standard with the ending .lp

.

Log file entries:

The file is saved by standard with the ending .log

.

Switch programs:

The file is saved by standard with the ending .uhr

.

Comment:

You can only save, if you have previously read the corresponding data. (Screen display).


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7.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration fileSelect via File the menu point

File with parameter -> meter

.Image 7-3-1: File with parameter ->meter

7.3.1 Switch point clock

With this menu, the settings of the switch point clock can be loaded out of a switch program-

file (ending: .uhr) and will be sent into the meter.The Utility password is required before the start of the communication.

Note: The internal structure of the Switch point clock remained in the A1500 or A1350

same as in the AEM500 meter. If the file, that is to be loaded to the meter, contains only one

switch point clock, the obligatory check of the firmware version is cancelled. Therewith can

even old switch point clock programs be loaded without problem to the new meter.

It is to be respected generally on that, which the day types, the energy tariffs and the

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7.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID)

With this menu all setting parameters (parameters which can be changed without breaking the

certification seal), except password and identification, can be loaded of a parameter file

(ending: .par) and be sent to the meter. After input of the file name, a window, in which date

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7.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID)

Icon in the icon bar:

With this menu, all setting and parameter-parameters (except password and identification) can

be loaded of a parameter file (ending: .par) and be sent to the meter. After input of the file

name, a window, in which date and time are indicated, appears. After confirming with OK, the

utility password is queried before the data are loaded into the meter.

Comment:

The parametrization-button must be pressed previously before the programming of the meter

starts.

7.3.3.1 Parameter-file WITHOUT calibration-data (without PW + ID)This menu point is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER. Here are all

parameters (class 0 to 6) of the meter (except password and identification) are written, only

the calibration-data remain unchanged.

This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires no renewed

calibration of the meter.

7.3.3.2 Parameter-file WITH calibration-data (without PW + ID)

This menu point is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER. Here are all

parameters of the meter (except password and identification) written, also the calibration-data

are changed. This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires a

new calibration of the meter.

7.4 Change of parametersWith the menu point Modify parameters of a meter or a file can be changed, saved, and

loaded again into the meter.

This menu point is first visible, if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter

6.3 Read settings), or a file was loaded directly (see chapter 7.1 Open of a parameter file).

The menu points in the upper section are setting parameters. The menu points in the lower

section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation

button.

After an alteration, you have to confirm the respective menu point with OK in order to send

these new parameters to the meter. The following query appears:


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With a Yes the data are written directly into the meter. With a No this process is not

executed, but that data are taken over into the database ofalphaSET.

This is the general flow in the change of parameters. The exact description to the single

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8 Change of meter configuration

8 Change of meter configurationSelect the menu point Modify.Image 8-0: Menu point Modify

This menu point is first visible if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter6.3 Read settings) or a parameter set was read by a file.

The menu points in the upper section are setting parameters. The menu points in the lower

section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation

button.

Note: The menu entries of Modify are depending to the firmware version of the meter.


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8.1 IdentificationsSelect via Modify the menu point Identifications.Image 8-1-1: Identifications

The following parameters can be modified in this window: Utility password 1

Utility-identification #1






IEC 1107-identification (=Answer of the meter on the request telegram)

e.g. : read register

S: 13:36:29,09 -- /?!

E: 13:36:30,43 -- /ABB5\@V4.10

S: 13:36:30,64 -- 050

E: 13:36:31,17 -- 1-1:F.F(00000000)


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Note: \ and @ are firmly given indications, 14 further indications can be

parametrized by the user.

IEC 1107-address #1 (opt.)

IEC 1107-address #2 (electr. 1)

IEC 1107-address #3 (electr. 2)

e.g. : read register

S: 13:54:05,78 -- /?0000001234567890!

E: 13:54:07,67 -- /ABB5\@1234567

S: 13:54:07,87 -- 050

E: 13:54:08,40 -- 1-1:F.F(00000000)

After clicking the button OK the following security query appears Do you want to transfer the

modified data to the meter?. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter, "no" breaks off the


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menu, the data are however saved in alphaSET. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.

Note: With the IEC1107 address the leading zeros or blanks are suppressed. They are sent to

the meter by alphaSET, but the meter ignores them.


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8.2 Tariff sourceSelect via Modify the menu point Tariff source.Image 8-2-1: Tariff source up to FW 4.01

Image 8-2-2: Tariff source from FW 4.10

Starting with the firmware version 4.10 it is possible to set the tariff source independently for

energy and demand. Three options are available here:

External control inputs

Internal ripple receiver

Internal switch point clock

By clicking on the button OK appears the security query Do you want to transfer the


menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.


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8.3 Switch point clockSelect via Modify the menu point Switch point clock.

The settings of the switch point clock in the meter can be indicated and changed here.

8.3.1 Day type

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock -> day type.Image 8-3-1: Menu Switch point clock

The weekdays can be summarized to corresponding groups in the field day type. Theselection of the types takes place via the activation of the corresponding boxes. The fields with

the designations day type 1/2/3/4 can be edited.

An eight-place switch-program-number is assigned to each switch-program in the

corresponding field, which can be modified. All chars, which can be displayed in the 7-

segment-display of the meter ( 0..9,A,C,E,F,H,J,L,P,S,V,Y), are valid. In the field comment

exists the possibility to enter free text. Though, this is not written in the meter, but only in the

saved file.

With the command save as file the switch-program can be saved. The command read from

file loads an existing switch-program (file with the ending .uhr).

The command print prints the complete switch-program including day-type- and season-

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menu.

Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.


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8.3.2 Season change

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock -> Season change.Image 8-3-2: Season change

In the field seasons the number of the seasons can be defined as well as their start date (the

field of the seasons name can be edited).

1, 2 or 4 seasons can be arranged and distributed as desired over a total calendar year. They

can even occur repeatedly in the total calendar year.Procedure: To register a season in the calendar, the field season 1 must be clicked (above

green). Subsequently a black arrow marks the activation. Now clicking on the corresponding

days must mark only the beginning and ending day of the season. With this menu structure,

arises a higher flexibility, which permits for example to bind switch-programs of the season 1

within the season 3 of the 9.-16. July.


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8.3.3 Tariff switch table

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock -> Tariff switch table.Image 8-3-3: Switching timesIn this submenu are the actual settings of the different switching times taken. In the indicated

table stands T for energy tariff, M1 until M4 for the different demand tariffs, R1 and R2

for the two output relays (as far as these functions are parameterised like this).

The different energy and demand tariffs can now be assigned individually to the switching

times and their validity (defines over the season and the day type).

The following buttons are available:

Release locks: The check of alphaSET, whether T1-T4, M1-M4 and relay 1/2 are valid is

unmade. Recommendation: Let this checkbox always deactivated.

Accept: The changes concerning the selected switching time are transferred into the table.

New: A new switching time is transferred into the table. The time of an available entry must

be blocked first to be able to carry out this function.

Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table.

Comment: To each season and to each day type, a time entry is generated automatically at

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8.3.4 Holiday-list

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock and there the register card Holiday-

list.Image 8-3-4: Holiday-list

All defined holidays are displayed in the table.With the pull-down-menu holiday list the selection of already recalculated holidays can be

activated.

The number of years, which should be calculated for each holiday, is indicated in the field

"years". According to the number of the switching times and holidays, ca. 15 years can be

saved in advance.

With the check box cyclic one receives the possibility to define recurring holidays (e.g. 01.01.

-> new year). If this option is not selected, one receives the possibility to indicate day, month

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The following buttons are available:

Accept: The changes concerning the selected holiday are transferred into the table.

New:

A new holiday is transferred into the table.

Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table.

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8.3.5 Daylight saving time

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock -> Daylight saving time.Image 8-3-5: Summer/winter time switch

In this menu can the summer/winter time-switch either be deactivated, aligned at the EU

standard or, in the setting "user defined", be defined in the indicated tables.


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8 Change of meter configuration8.4 Switch point clock (Update)Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock (Update).

A second switch point clock can be defined in the meter (with FW 5.10 of A1350 and FW 7.00

of A220). At a predefined date the second tariff table will be activated and valid for the rest of

the time. All data have to be defined in the same way as the first switch timetable.

8.4.1 Day type

Select via Modify the menu point Switch point clock (Update) -> day type.Image 8-4-1: Second tariff table

Date of update

The activation date (at 00:00) of the second tariff table has to be defined here.


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8.5 TimesSelect via Modify the menu point Times. Different possibilities to change the time base or

communication timeout are offered:

8.5.1 Source of Times

Select via Modify the menu point Times -> Source of time.Image 8-5-1: Real time clock

In this menu the user can define whether the network frequency or the quartz frequency is

supposed to be used for the time of the internal real time clock of the meter.

Notes: In general, the setting quartz is to be recommended because the quartz inserted are

highly exact and temperature stable (< 5 ppm).

Especially in use of a DCF-synchronization of the measuring period is it recommended to

select the setting quartz. This is because the network frequency can vary and it can lead

therefore to undesirable time set (in synchronization) with corresponding entries in the

load profile.

It is recommended to use line for meters that are not synchronized, because the

temporal deviations are countervailed with the time. Therewith, the time doesnt run


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away.

Whether these parameters are set parameters or parameterisation parameters depends

on the firmware version of the meter which works at the moment with the alphaSET: Until

including FW version 3.05 these are parameterisation parameters, from FW version 4.00

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menu.


8.5.2 Display Timeouts

Select via Modify the menu point Times -> Display Times.Image 8-5-2: Display timeouts

In this menu the user can define the display scroll time and the timeout for the alternate mode.

After the alternate time out exceeds the limit, the meter goes back automatically in the scroll

mode.


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8.5.3 Communication Timeouts

Select via Modify the menu point Times -> Communication Times.Image 8-5-3: GPRS communication timeout

Notes:

According the IEC1107 standard the maximum communication timeout between 2

characters is 1,5s.

For GPRS application the maximum timeout between 2 characters has to be increased.

The suggestion is to use in that case a timeout of 6s.


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8.6 Demand resetSelect via Modify the menu point demand reset.Image 8-6-1: Demand reset

In this menu, the possible sources for the triggering of a maximum demand reset can be

released or blocked. Settings, which are not selectable, have a grey background. The day

within a month, at which the maxima demand reset should take place, can be defined with the

button every month on the... at 0.00 PM. Moreover the duration of the reset lock time can beadjusted. The reset lock time is only active by activation over the same reset lock source.



menu. Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.


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8.7 Overload thresholdSelect via Modify the menu point Overload threshold.Image 8-7-1: Overload threshold

The user has the possibility to configure one or two outputs of the meter, so that by exceeding

of a specific demand threshold an output contact is opened and/or closed. The overload

threshold 1 refers always to the measuring channel 1 of the meter. The overload 2 can be set

on every defined measuring channel of the meter. At the start of a demand period, the outputcontact is either opened or closed (if it is parameterised). By exceeding the threshold the

output contact is closed (opened).

Starting with the FW version 4.40 it is additionally possible to enter a threshold value for the

tan(phi).

Note: The format of the overload threshold is the same as for the demand values. Up to FW

version 4.00 only one overload threshold can be parameterised, since then two. Only since

firmware 4.20 is it possible to configure overload threshold 2 freely.


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8.8 Baud rateSelect via Modify the menu point Baud rateImage 8-8-1: Baud rate

In this menu the start baud rate or either the maximum baud rate of the meter can be selected,

separated between optical or electrical interface.

Further baud rates can be selected by a click on the pull-down-arrows.

With the FW version 4.40 of the A1500 a second electrical interface is available. For this case

it is possible to set the priorities of this interfaces.

Note: If the start baud rate of an interface in the meter is changed, the baud rate for the

communication must be changed after writing into the meter, too. (See chapter 4.1

Communication).


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8.9 SynchronizationSelect via Modify the menu point Synchronization.Image 8-9-1: Synchronization

In this menu the mode of the demand period synchronisation as well as the synchronisation of

the meter clock can be defined by using an integrated ripple receiver, an internal DCF77-clock

or an external control input.

The image offers the following adjustment possibilities:

None

To next interval: recommended if a control input (MPE Kl. 16) to the measuring periodsynchronization is used by an external synchronization pulse.

To next minute: recommended with reservation if an externally produced DCF pulse is

used by an external control input for the synchronization of the measuring period.

With interval to reference-time: recommended in synchronization over ripple receiver. In

selecting the point With interval to reference-time appears a menu, in which the reference

time and the time window of the synchronization can be adjusted.

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Set date/time by DCF 77-antenna input: recommended by using the pulse input 1 as a

DCF77 antenna input. (A DCF77antenna must be connected to the pulse input 1). By

activation of this feature the internal meter clock will by synchronized every 5 minutes after

a full hour, after power up or by activation of the meter test mode.Note: After activation of the DCF 77 antenna input the meter will generate a warning

FF2 1000000 until a correct time/date information is decoded. A DCF77 decoding can be

activated by a formatted command too.



menu.


Note: DCF 77 decoding is available from meter with firmware version 4.00.


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8.10 Backup time of the real time clockSelect via Modify the menu point Backup time of real time clock.Image 8-10-1: Backup time of real time clock

In order to be able to build a battery into the meter subsequently, there is the possibility to

change the default settings from supercap to battery.

Note: This is first possible from FW version 4.00 of the meter. The rating plate of the meter

must be removed to install the Battery.

8.11 Inverting Inputs/OutputsSelect via Modify the menu point Inverting Inputs/Outputs .Image 8-10-1: Backup time of real time clock

With this menu it is possible to invert inputs and outputs by activating the checkboxes. This ispossible with firmware version 4.30 and higher.


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8.12 Power qualitySelect via Modify the menu point power quality.

8.12.1 Release of power quality functionalityImage 8-11-1: Release power quality values

In this menu you have the possibility to release the measurement of the power quality values,

which can then be read over the service list or which or are available for the power quality

profile.


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8.12.2 Load profile of power quality data

In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured.Image 8-11-2: Power quality monitoring data


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The following parameters can be assigned:

Assignment of load profile channel number and quantity

Storage type of every channel

Average value over the period of the power quality data

Minimum value inside the period of the power quality data

Maximum value inside the period of the power quality data

Duration of the load profile period (1..60min)Notes:

The max. Duration of the load profile of the power quality data depends on the duration of

the billing data load profile and cannot be changed in this menu. This duration depends on

the measure period and the number of channels.

The OBIS identifier for the load profile channels will be assigned automatically.

The different power quality measurements have to be activated in the menu Release

power quality values, to be used here.


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8.12.3 Power Quality Monitoring

In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured.Image 8-11-3: Power quality monitoring


Assignment of power quality data to a register

Definition of a upper and / or lower limit

Measuring interval (1..60min)

The FW 5.10 and FW 4.40 offer additional features to observe the network regarding power

quality issues. Therefore up to 18 different counters with up to 18 thresholds can be activated

to detect the occurrence, if a power quality value is above or below a predefined threshold

during a user programmable period (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10,12, 15,20, 30, 60 minutes).

Furthermore 2 log file events and 2 relay contacts can be activated if 1 or more events will be

above or below the predefined threshold.Additionally with the logic OR / AND operation you are able to combine the different

information of the thresholds.


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8.13 Copper-/Iron-lossesIn this menu the definitions for the transformer and line loss calculation can be configured.

This feature is only supported with the FW 4.30 of the A1500 and A2500.Image 8-12-1: Transformer and line losses


Constant R of the transformer loss calculation

Constant X of the line loss calculation

Decimals for the transformer loss register

Decimals for the line loss register

To display the transformer and line loss register on the LCD or optical/electrical interface the

value has to be assigned to the display list.

For the right function you have to select your nominal voltage and current of your meter. The

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8.14 Display

The parameter settings of the display are divided in two menu points. Service list

Dispay parameter

Note: With the FW version 4.20 a second settable display list (service list) was added to the

meter.

8.14.1 Service list

Select via Modify the menu point Service list.Image 8-13-1: Service list

This service list is additional to the alternate list. In the display of the meter you will find it via

the symbol Abl-data. Basically the list is blocked, but can be released since firmware version

4.10 of the meter by selecting the checkbox "The service-list IS released.

The handling of this service list is identical with chapter 8.14.2.1 Display list with the

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Explanation:

No.:

Consecutive number (automatically set).

Me:

medium of the displayed value

Ch

channel number of the displayed value

ID-Code:

ODIS-ID (firmly assigned after standard)

wU:

Display with Unit (freely selectable)

AM:

Display in alternate mode (freely selectable)

wP:

Display with historical billing data (freely selectable)

SP:

Display (with historical values) in the display sequence (scroll-historical-

Values) (freely selectable)

D1:Display date/time in one line (firmly assigned through parameter set)

op:

Output over optical interface (freely selectable)

el:

Output over electrical interface (freely selectable)

Description: Explanation to the display value

The following buttons are required for changing the display table:

Creating a new entry in the display table.


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Copying of the marked area of the display table (also

new entries can be generated on this basis)

Takes the changes over into the indicated display table

Automatic sorting of the table

Deletes the marked display entry


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8.14.2 Display parameter

8.14.2.1 Display list

Select via Modify the menu point Display parameter -> Display list.Image 8-13-4: Display list

The register values with the associated IDs can be selected here. It is possible to chose scroll-

mode (SM), alternate mode (AM), the optical (OP) and/or electric interface (EL).

The handling of this service list is identical with chapter 8.14.1 Service list with one addition:

SM:

Display in scroll-mode (freely selectable)


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8.14.2.2 General settings of the display

Select via Modify the menu point Display parameter and there the register card Control.Image 8-13-6: Settings of the display

In this menu you are able to set the following parameters:

total number / number of digits / unit for the energy register data

total number / number of digits / unit for the demand register data

total number / number of digits / unit for the cumulative register data

using medium&channel for OBIS identifier

reading data with/without units

time&date format


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8.14.2.3 Configuration of historical values

Select via Modify the menu point Display parameter and there the register card Hist.

Values.Image 8-13-7: Configuration of historical values

In this menu can the maximum number of historical values and the number of values for the

different medium (optical/electrical interface or alternate list) be defined.


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8.15 Pulse constantsSelect via Modify the menu point Pulse constants.Image 8-14-1: Transformer ratio

The user is able to select the measurement type: secondary or primary measurement. By


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using the primary measurement the current and voltage transformer ratio is included in the

energy and demand measurement results of the meter.

Furthermore it is possible to define the pulse constant of the LED and the relay output of the

meter.

Additionally the pulse duration of the pulse output can be defined in multiple of 8ms.


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8.16 Pulse inputsSelect via Modify the menu point pulse inputsImage 8-15-1: Pulse inputs

The user has, by standard, 1 pulse input at disposal (with disuse of the DCF-input). 2 further

pulse inputs can be used if an optional conductor board is used in the meter. The inputs

accord to the SO-standard. An own pulse constant can be assigned to the pulses of the pulse

inputs. The summation of the input pulses is stored in a separate register and is included in

the standard reading list of the meter.

The following functions are available:

Measuring period synchronization input, which must be controlled by a relay (Attention!

No connection to 230V possible).

Check of opening terminal cover (optional): A removing of the terminal cover can be

detected with this input. A reed relay is positioned at the terminal cover, which bypasses

the input. If the cover is removed, an entry in the log file occurs and the corresponding

meter is incremented. A warning appears in the display, which can only be removed by

using the interface.

F.F.1: 00010000

Pulse input: pulse constants and number of decimals are freely selectable.

Summation input for measuring block 3: The pulse input could be added to the register of

measuring block 3. The pulse constant is freely selectable; measuring block 3 specifies the

number of decimals.

Note: Pulse input 1 can also be used as DCF-input and is then deactivated at this place.


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8.17 Load profile / logfile - parameter

8.17.1 Load profile parameter

Select via Modify the menu point Load profile / log-book parameter.

In the first register card the measuring quantities can be assigned to the load profile channels.

A plausibility check of the parameters takes place before the image appears:

Are all necessary parameters for the parametrization loaded into the alphaSET?

Is the load profile generally released?

Is the load profile released in the type key?

Is a VDEW-load profile parametrized?

The form is not indicated and an error message appears instead, if one of these tests leads to

a negative result.Image 8-16-1: Load profile parameter

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