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ALPHA Plus® MetersElectronic Meter forElectric Energy MeasurementTechnical ManualTM42-2182DUS English (en)

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualviii TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Telephone Regulatory InformationThe ALPHA Plus meter internal modem complies

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27(U will be continually shown on the normal display if the ALPHA Plus

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-5All displayed quantities should be manually recorded to preserve existing i

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Potential indicator and meter engine warnings will be automatically cleared

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-7F 000010: Improper meter engine operationThis warning code indicates that t

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27This warning code may also indicate that the selected power quality monitor

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-9Meter Shop TestingTest EquipmentMeter shops develop testing configurations

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Test Se tu pBefore testing the ALPHA Plus meter, check the nameplate for

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-11General Test SetupThe following general procedure should be used to create

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Figure 6-1. Location of the Meter Optical Port and LED Pulse OutputFormula

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-13Watt-hour ConstantThe watt-hour constant (Kh) is a measure of the electric

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual Contents2003.February.27 TM42-2182D ixDisclaimers of Warranties and Limitation of LiabilityThere are no understandin

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27In order to calculate meter accuracy by comparing the calculated power to

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-15Meter TestingSince no adjustments are required for the ALPHA Plus meter in

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-16 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27To obtain standard calibration readings from an ALPHA Plus meter, the foll

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-17Under normal circumstances, the VARh measurement of the meter does not nee

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-18 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Under normal circumstances, the VAh measurement of the meter does not need

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-19Installation Site TestingSince no adjustments are required for the ALPHA P

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-20 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The primary advantage of the third option is that the cover assembly will

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-213. Watch the meter LCD for the EOI indicator to appear 10 seconds before t

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-22 TM42-2182D 2003.February.279. Verify that the observed demand equals the load kilowatts after one com

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-239. Verify that the observed demand equals the load kilowatts after one com

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualx TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 Inform personnel involved in the installation, operation, and maintenance of t

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-24 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal7. Installation and RemovalALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manu

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Preliminary InspectionBefore applying power to the ALPHA P

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-3Placing the Meter into ServiceThe ALPHA Plus meter is cali

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Make sure the meter being installed matches the service ty

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-5Figure 7-2. Bottom-connected (A-base) meter, front and sid

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.274. Apply the bottom-supporting screws.Figure 7-3. Mounting

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-7Installing an Optional BatteryThe meter should be de-energ

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.274. Connect the battery leads to the terminal on the front

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-9Initial SetupAfter installing and powering the ALPHA Plus

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual Contents2003.February.27 TM42-2182D xiRevisions to this DocumentThe ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual can be referre

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Removing an ALPHA Plus Meter from ServiceThe removal proc

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-113. Break the seal holding the ALPHA Plus meter terminal c

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Disassembling the MeterThe ALPHA Plus meter can be disass

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-13Removing the NameplateIn order to remove the nameplate, t

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Returning the Meter to the FactoryThe ALPHA Plus meter sh

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 7. Installation and Removal2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 7-15Meter Return Authorization Request Form Customer Informat

7. Installation and Removal ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual7-16 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation8. Loss CompensationALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27IntroductionLoss compensation is available as an optional feature

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-3Software SupportA meter with loss compensation must first be prog

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualxii TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Calculating the % Correction Values for Configuring the MeterWhen

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-5Note: There may be one 3-phase transformer or a bank of three sin

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Note: For a bank of three single phase transformers the below cal

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-7Parameter Equation%LWFe%LWCu%LVFe%LVCuMeter current Irated / CTRM

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Line Loss CalculationsCompensation for line losses may include pr

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-9 whereStep 2. Calculate the Line LossesNote: Vpri L-L, Vsec L-L,

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Step 3. If compensating for both transformer and line losses ret

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-11Calculation ExampleThe following example can be used as a guidel

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27CalculationsNote: Because the metering is on the secondary side

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-13Phase 3. CalculationsFrom the above:Per the stated assumptions,

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 1-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 1. Introduction1. IntroductionALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Now the per element % Correction Factors may be calculated:Summa

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-15Internal Meter CalculationsTo understand the loss compensation c

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-16 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27AlphaPlus software calculates R, G, X, and B using the following

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 8. Loss Compensation2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 8-17Meter OutputsIntroductionWhen loss compensation is enabled on an

8. Loss Compensation ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual8-18 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D A-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual A. GlossaryA. GlossaryALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

A. Glossary ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualA-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27GlossaryAlpha Keys. A system combining hardware and software to upgrade ex

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual A. Glossary2003.February.27 TM42-2182D A-3continuous cumulative. A display technique used with demand calculations a

A. Glossary ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualA-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27end of interval. The indication that the end of the time interval used to

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual A. Glossary2003.February.27 TM42-2182D A-5four quadrant metering. See Figure A-1 for an illustration of energy relat

1. Introduction ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual1-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The ALPHA Plus MeterUpon its introduction in 1992, the ALPHA meter has

A. Glossary ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualA-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27line frequency. The frequency of the AC current on the transmission line,

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual A. Glossary2003.February.27 TM42-2182D A-7PS. See previous season datapolyphase. Power metering involving multiple A

A. Glossary ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualA-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27transformer rated. A meter designed to work with current or voltage transf

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display TableB. Display TableALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Display QuantitiesDisplay quantities for the ALPHA Plus meter are gro

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display Table2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-3Demand Interval. The demand interval and subinterval as defined in mi

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Present Season. The present season for a TOU configuration based upon

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display Table2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-5Cumulative QTY. The cumulative demand, where QTY represents one of th

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Rate A,B,C,D Maximum QTY. The maximum demand, where QTY represents on

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display Table2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-7System kVA. The instantaneous kVA (vectorial) for the service.System

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 1. Introduction2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 1-3The ALPHA Plus meter may have up to 6 output relays added through an o

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27General Display QuantitiesDisplay quantity Display ID & units ID

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display Table2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-9Metered Quantity Dependent Display QuantitiesSecurity check dateiii x

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27System Instrumentation Display QuantitiesRate B kWh-Del RATE B KWh i

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual B. Display Table2003.February.27 TM42-2182D B-11PHA current angle to PHA voltagePhA xxx.x°A1PHB current angle to PHA

B. Display Table ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualB-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27PHC second harmonic voltage (% of fundamental)2hC xxx.xdU1PHA voltag

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D C-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual C. Nameplate InformationC. Nameplate InformationALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42

C. Nameplate Information ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualC-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27ALPHA Plus Meter NameplateThe ALPHA Plus meter nameplate prov

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual C. Nameplate Information2003.February.27 TM42-2182D C-3To p Po r ti o nFigure C-2 shows the top portion of the name

C. Nameplate Information ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualC-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Lower PortionThe lower portion of the nameplate displays the

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D D-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual D. Wiring DiagramsD. Wiring DiagramsALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

1. Introduction ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual1-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27BenefitsReliabilityUnlike electromechanical meters, the ALPHA Plus met

D. Wiring Diagrams ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualD-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Installation Wiring DiagramsPSAlternate positions ofmovable potenti

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual D. Wiring Diagrams2003.February.27 TM42-2182D D-3PSKYZForm 10APSK YZForm 13AForm 35APSKYZForm 16APSKYZForm 36APSKYZ0

D. Wiring Diagrams ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualD-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Wiring Diagrams for InstallationSingle phase meters 3 wire deltaN1L

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual D. Wiring Diagrams2003.February.27 TM42-2182D D-5 3 wire wyeForm 13A3 phase, 3 wire deltaself–contained20E01321123LO

D. Wiring Diagrams ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualD-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 4 wire delta12NLOAD12NN21Form 13A2 phase, 3 wire wyeself–contained

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual D. Wiring Diagrams2003.February.27 TM42-2182D D-74 wire delta Form 10A (Form 8A application)13 phase, 4 wire delta

D. Wiring Diagrams ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualD-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 321NCIRCUITCLOSINGDEVICE123NForm 35S1,23 phase, 4 wire delta2 CTs,

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual D. Wiring Diagrams2003.February.27 TM42-2182D D-94 wire wye 123NN213Form 5A3 phase, 4 wire wye3 CTs, 0 or 2 PTs20E

D. Wiring Diagrams ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualD-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 N213CIRCUITCLOSINGDEVICEKZY123NForm 26S3 phase, 4 wire wye3 CTs,

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D E-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual E. Technical SpecificationsE. Technical SpecificationsALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manu

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 1. Introduction2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 1-5 fewer styles to learn and maintain automated data retrieval system

E. Technical Specifications ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualE-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Absolute MaximumsOperating RangesOperating Characteristics

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual E. Technical Specifications2003.February.27 TM42-2182D E-3General Performance CharacteristicsStarting currentForm 1S

E. Technical Specifications ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualE-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D F-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual F. Re n e w a l P ar t sF. Renewal PartsALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

F. R en e w a l P ar t s ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualF-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Description Style NumberCover assembly 5D25288G01Over assem

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual F. R e n e wa l Pa r ts2003.February.27 TM42-2182D F-3Output board cable grommet (relays and communications) 4072B

F. R en e w a l P ar t s ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualF-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D Index-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualIndexNumerics20mA current loop option board: 2-28AALPHA Plus meteraccuracy: 1-5ada

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualIndex-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27voltage sag: 2-16loss compensation: 8-2Mmagnetic reed switch: 3-7modem sharing uni

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1. Introduction ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual1-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27FeaturesStandard FeaturesThe ALPHA Plus meter comes with many options

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ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 1. Introduction2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 1-7Option BoardsThe following option boards are available for the ALPHA P

1. Introduction ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual1-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27If the system service test is enabled, and if the J5 connector is used

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 1. Introduction2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 1-9Meter TypesDifferent ALPHA Plus meters have specific capabilities. Tab

1. Introduction ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual1-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The additional functions can be applied to the various meter configur

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2. Product DescriptionALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-218

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27System OverviewThe ALPHA Plus meter main circuit board contains

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-3Figure 2-2. Wide operating range meter main circuit board See F

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Figure 2-3. 240V meter circuit board block diagramBattery240Vtr

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-5Figure 2-4. 240V meter main circuit boardGeneral Theory of Oper

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D iALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual ContentsContentsFCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Voltage and Current SensingThe power line currents and voltages

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-7 cumulative power outages cumulative number of data–altering

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Average Power FactorA1K+ and A1R+ meters Release 2.2 or higher

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-9Average power factor will be calculated once every second. The

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Figure 2-5. Rolling demand intervalsThe block interval calcula

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-11Maximum DemandMaximum demand (also referred to as indicating d

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Continuous Cumulative Maximum DemandContinuous cumulative maxi

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-13meter with a preferred external display multiplier when displa

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 upon power restoration after a failure or initial power–up

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-15Event LogUp to 255 date and time stamped entries for various e

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualii TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Voltage and Current Sensing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Meter Engine

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-16 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Voltage Sag LogThe voltage sag log will contain the date, time

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-17The amount of memory available in EEPROM for load profile data

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-18 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27.AMR DatalinkThe AMR Datalink feature offers specific data ret

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-19Physical DescriptionThe physical components of the ALPHA Plus

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-20 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The enclosure also accommodates the following optional electro

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-21 Table 2-4. ALPHA Plus meter available wiring formsMeter style

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-22 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Physical DimensionsThe ALPHA Plus meter fits all standard S–ba

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-23Figure 2-11. A–base meter type and dimensions, back view188mm(

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-24 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Option BoardsAny ALPHA Plus meter (except A1D+) can have a com

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-25Figure 2-12. ALPHA Plus meter with internal modem (2 relays)An

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual Contents2003.February.27 TM42-2182D iiiOperating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-26 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The internal modem also provides off–hook and intrusion detect

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-27Figure 2-13. ALPHA Plus meter with external communications (RS

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-28 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The RS-485 option board may also be equipped with 2 or 4 optio

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 2. Product Description2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 2-29Wide Area Network (WAN) Option Board ConnectionsThe WAN option

2. Product Description ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual2-30 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions3. Operating InstructionsALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Indicators and ControlsLCDThe LCD is used to display meter d

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-3Display QuantityThis 6-digit display on the LCD shows either

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Power/Energy Units IdentifierThe power/energy units identifi

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-5Operating Mode IndicatorTable 3-2 shows which operating mode

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualiv TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Formulas Used in Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Potential IndicatorsEach potential indicator corresponds to

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-7The alternate mode may also be initiated by placing a magnet

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27 voltage phase rotation service voltage and current limits

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-9The RESET/ALT MechanismThe RESET/ALT mechanism located on th

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Pressing the TEST button and rotating it 90° counterclockwi

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-11Operating ModesThe ALPHA Plus meter has 4 modes of operatio

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Alternate ModeThe alternate mode can be programmed with Els

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 3. Operating Instructions2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 3-13Test mode may be initiated by pressing the TEST button or t

3. Operating Instructions ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual3-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The error message can only be cleared by correcting the con

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools4. Meter ToolsALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual Contents2003.February.27 TM42-2182D vMeter Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27System InstrumentationSystem instrumentation is a collection of display

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-3The displayed quantity will show a measurement and a unit of measure on

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Figure 4-4. Instrumentation phase B current measuredIf an ALPHA Plus me

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-5Voltage, current, kW, kVAR, and kVA instrumentation quantities should b

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27System Service TestsSystem service tests can be performed in order to d

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-7If the service voltage test is successful, the validated voltage servic

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-8 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Initiating the Service Voltage TestThe service voltage test may be init

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-9Whether in autolock or manual lock mode, the system service voltage tes

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-10 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27An will be shown on the LCD between the voltage magnitude and the se

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-11If the service current test fails, a warning is set, and a service err

Contents ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manualvi TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-12 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27System Service Error CodesWhen 6(U is shown in the display identifier

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-13In the event that service current errors are present on more than one

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-14 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27PQMTest DefinitionsThe ALPHA Plus meter, equipped with the optional po

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-15PQM tests do not interfere with any meter functions related to energy

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-16 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The threshold is defined as a percentage of the lowest nominal per pha

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-17The threshold is defined as a percentage of the expected nominal volta

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-18 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Low Current TestThis PQM test monitors the service current for values

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-19Second Harmonic Current TestThis PQM test detects the presence of a se

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-20 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27This PQM test monitors voltage conditions and can be used to alert the

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 4. Meter Tools2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 4-21The counter and timer for each phase are maintained within the ALPHA P

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual Contents2003.February.27 TM42-2182D viiFCC ComplianceMost ALPHA Plus meters are Class B devices. However, some meter

4. Meter Tools ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual4-22 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 5-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 5. Outputs5. OutputsALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

5. Outputs ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual5-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Relay OutputsA relay output board may be connected to the ALPHA Plus meter

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 5. Outputs2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 5-3The KYZ1 relay is a dedicated kWh-Del pulse output which is controlled by t

5. Outputs ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual5-4 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27The standard relay output is a cable from the relay option board which exit

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 5. Outputs2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 5-5Optical Pulse OutputsThe optical port contains a phototransistor and a ligh

5. Outputs ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual5-6 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27Figure 5-3. Standard pulse outputs (based on Kh)When using fast Ke pulse ou

2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-1ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing6. TestingALPHA Plus Meter Technical ManualTM42-2182D

6. Testing ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual6-2 TM42-2182D 2003.February.27OverviewALPHA Plus meters are factory calibrated and tested to provide year

ALPHA Plus Meter Technical Manual 6. Testing2003.February.27 TM42-2182D 6-3Error Codes and WarningsThe ALPHA Plus meter displays error codes and warni