AlphaSET User Manual DEU

alphaSETReading and Configuration tool Instruction manual Version: Date: Document name: 2.07.00 8 June 2009 alphaset_user_manual_GBR.doc alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 1 Overview Page 2 of 137 COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2008 ELSTER Messtechnik GmbH. All rights reserved. All rights, also those the translation, the reproduction and the duplication of the document, or 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, photographically or another procedure) or be spread. 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, care and support of products third. For further information, see the following references: ELSTER electricity meter customer support: ELSTER electricity meter customer support e-mail: ELSTER companies web side: ELSTER electricity meter web side: +0049 (0)6206 933 339 [email protected] http://www.elstermesstechnik.com http://www.elstermetering.com alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 1 Overview Page 3 of 137 Table of contents 1 2 3 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6 1.1 System overview ............................................................................................................ 6 1.2 Document history ........................................................................................................... 6 Referenced documents..................................................................................................... 7 Introduction / brief description ........................................................................................ 8 3.1 What is the alphaSET tool ? ........................................................................................... 8 3.2 System requirements...................................................................................................... 8 3.3 Installation / Update of alphaSET ................................................................................... 9 3.4 Start of the software and user-profile............................................................................ 14 3.4.1 First start after installation .................................................................................... 14 3.4.2 User-profile .......................................................................................................... 16 3.4.3 Use of the software ............................................................................................. 18 3.5 Indication of the software version ................................................................................. 21 User settings ................................................................................................................... 22 4.1 Communication ............................................................................................................ 22 4.2 Files ............................................................................................................................. 24 4.3 Read register / log files................................................................................................. 25 4.4 General Settings........................................................................................................... 26 4.5 User language .............................................................................................................. 27 4.6 IEC 1107-Address ........................................................................................................ 28 4.7 Change utility password ............................................................................................... 29 4.8 Password ..................................................................................................................... 30 Read meter data .............................................................................................................. 31 5.1 Read register list .......................................................................................................... 31 5.2 Read service list ........................................................................................................... 32 5.3 Read settings ............................................................................................................... 33 5.4 Read load profile .......................................................................................................... 35 5.4.1 Graphical display of load profile data ................................................................... 37 5.5 Read power quality monitoring ..................................................................................... 40 5.5.1 Graphical display of power quality data................................................................ 41 5.6 Read log file ................................................................................................................. 42 5.7 Read log file 2 .............................................................................................................. 44 5.8 Read meter error status................................................................................................ 45 5.8.1 Errors + Warnings................................................................................................ 45 5.8.2 Power Quality Supervision ................................................................................... 46 5.8.3 Error Messages ................................................................................................... 47 5.8.4 Status Messages ................................................................................................. 48 5.8.5 Print ..................................................................................................................... 49 5.8.6 Options ................................................................................................................ 50 5.9 Read communication protocol ...................................................................................... 51 Configuration of the meter ............................................................................................. 52 6.1 Open a parameter file................................................................................................... 52 6.2 Save a parameter set ................................................................................................... 53 6.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file ................................................... 54 6.3.1 Switch point clock ................................................................................................ 54 6.3.2 Settings (without PW + ID) ................................................................................... 54 6.3.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID) ............................................... 55 6.4 Modify parameters........................................................................................................ 56 4 5 6 .......18...... Version 2.....................3.19 Load profile / logfile .......... 93 7.............11 Backup time of the real time clock .......................................................13...................... 99 8............1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command ......... 93 7....................16...............1 Source of Times..........................................................2 Display parameter...........................................................................................................................................5......................................... 79 7............5 Times .......................................1 Service list .....16..................... 106 .......................00 1 Overview Page 4 of 137 7 Change of meter configuration ........................... 69 7...................................................................................................................4................... 77 7.......................... 64 7..1 Day type .............................................................................................................................................................................................21 Passwords........................................... 63 7................................... 104 8.......................4 Holiday-list ............................7 Reset maximum demand (W1 or E2).7......... 58 7............................................. 75 7................. 97 7........................................................ 68 7.................................................. 82 7........................................................................................... 62 7........................ 66 7...................... 61 7..... 92 7... 91 7.........................................................9 DLMS Parameters..........................................18 Pulse inputs... 79 7..... 61 7.............................................................................................10 Synchronization.parameter ..3 Setting of pulse constants ....... 80 7..........................................................................7 Demand overload ............................................................................................................................2 Summation tab...... 67 7............................................ 96 7....................2 Tariff source .......................................19..............7.................................................. 98 8 Formatted Meter Commands............5. 105 8.............................. 72 7....................................................7............... 87 7.................................1 Identifications ............16 Display .............................18.......................................alphaSET....3 Power Quality Monitoring ....................................................... 60 7............................1 Load limitation...............5 Daylight saving time.....14 Copper-/Iron-losses ...................................................................... 73 7...........................................................................2 Demand overload .......................13 Power quality.......................3........................... 65 7....................1 Day type ..............2 Season change.....................................................1 Release of power quality functionality ......................3 Switch point clock..........................5............................................................................. 74 7................................. .....................................2 Log file –parameters .....................2 Load profile of power quality data ............................3 Tariff switch table......4 Setting of outputs ...... 103 8..................................................................................................................................................... 66 7.................13........................ 78 7.......................................................................................................... 85 7.................................................2 Display Timeouts .......... 95 7...........3........................................................ 81 7..............................................13....................................................................... 83 7................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71 7.................................17 Pulse constants ................................................................................5 Control of Disconnect Relay ................................................... 101 8.............8 Baud rate................................................................................................................ 91 7....................................................... 71 7..........................................19..........1 Pulse inputs tabs......20 Energy / Demand measuring .........................................6 Demand reset................................................................................ 72 7.15 Meter Access Rights.......... 85 7.............................................................................................................1 Load profile – parameter ...........................................2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command ...... 90 7....... 100 8...............07................................................................. 102 8................. user manual.............................................4 Switch point clock (Update) .................... 70 7................................................................................ 57 7..............................................12 Inverting Inputs/Outputs .......3 Communication Timeouts ...3 Threshold value tan(phi) .........22 Show settings ............................................................................................ 67 7..........................................................................................................3.......3.........................................................................................................................................................................6 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding ............................................................. ................. 130 12 Extras ...................................................................................................................... 118 10............................................................................................................................................2 Phone book part 2............................................................3 Dial-up doesn’t work! What to do? .....................................................13 Reset register ....................4 Communication Protocol ...............................................................................................................1........................ Version 2.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2...................................2 Hang up.....1 Read meter error ........................................................................................ 126 11...............3 Phone book part 3.1 Main display.....................1.....................................................................8 Reset meter error status............................................................................................. 121 10..........................................................................................................9 Reset power quality monitoring ........................ 107 8.................................................. 117 10............00 1 Overview Page 5 of 137 8.................................................................................................................................. 119 10... user manual.......................................................... 120 10.................................. 116 10.................................2 Power-Quality.....................................................................................................................................07.............................................2.............................................. 128 11. 114 9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR)............2 How to use the new phone book..........................................2 Options ..........................................................1 User manual alphaSet ......................... 135 14 Image index .............4 About alphaSet.............11 Reset power-loss counter ....... 135 13.................................. 118 10........................................................ 134 13.................................. 136 ........ 115 10 Test ............ 129 11..................................................... 123 11 Modem .................14 Set register values (pulse inputs).. 108 8....................................................................................... 113 8..... 131 12.......15 Reset load profile + logbook ....................................3 Test mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 134 13..............................................12 Reset terminal cover open counter ...................1 Phone book part 1...............1 Phone Book.. 111 8....................... 131 13 Help ........ 109 8.... 125 11........................................................................................................................................................................... 124 11.3 Print ..............1 Construction of a restricted menu system........................... 112 8........................................................1..................3 AlphaSet Release-notes............................................................................ 110 8................... 125 11.......................................alphaSET....................................................... 134 13....................2..................10 Reset power quality supervision counter ........................................................................... 20 and 5.9.05.00 AS253 and AS1253 4.1 Overview System overview This document describes the operation. This tool was refined on the basis from alphaSET version 2 and is compatible to former versions. Version 2.2 Document history Valid up to Valid up to alphaSET FW-Version version 3.10 8.Adaption to FW 9.08. Therefore the following products can be served with this tool: • • • • • • • • • • AEM500 ARM500 AEM550 A220 AS220 / AS253 AS1253 A1350 A1440 A1500 A2500 1.2003 Dr.2008 H.2005 Dr.06.Thomasberger L.2004 A.01. Claus .00 5.10.20 Changes Date Author Version 2.Adaptations to FW 5.05.50. 7.00 1 Overview Page 6 of 137 1 1.10 30.04.00 . Aching 12.07. Lopez H.10.00 2.10 4. Eisenbeiß 11.10 .20 4.Thomasberger 12.00 2.02.alphaSET.30 and 5.02. the functional way and the installation as well as the technical data of the software tool alphaSET version 3.06-xx 3.Adaption to A1440.40.40.03-xx 3.Adaption to FW 4.Adaptations to FW 4.20. 9. .Thomasberger 13.00 2.20.Adaptations to FW 4.00.2006 H.30.05.12-xx 3.00 2.00 2. 7. 5.50. user manual.12.10 4.00 4. 7.15-xx 3.15-xx 4. 5.Initial Version . 8.2009 C. .2002 Thomasberger 20.00 2.30.07.00 .09-xx 3.00.30 and 5.03. 7.20.04-xx 3.00 4. . Eisenbeiß 24. pdf A1350_PR_E.alphaSET.pdf A1500_PR_E.0 12.pdf R 1.14 R 1. Tarif.17 06/16/2006 07/16/2006 06/28/2006 01.97 .pdf A220_PR_E.00 2 Referenced documents Page 7 of 137 2 Title Referenced documents Version Date 1KGL 921500 V004D 11/05/2001 R 1.07. user manual. Datenübertragung für festen und mobilen Anschluß Elektronische Elektrizitätszähler VDEW-Lastenheft V2.06 Zählerstandsübertragung.03 AEM_PR_D_1.und LastDIN EN 62056-21 steuerung. Version 2. which software version I use ? How do I set a password for the communication with the meter? The following section should help to clear basic questions to the alphaSET tool: Additional information: For additional information please refer to the product descriptions of the alpha meters (2 Referenced documents). 3. The program is a 32 bit application. log book. as well as via Windows XP.07. which user profile may execute which action? How do I find out. Version 2. a parameterisation-switch must be pressed which is via the calibration mark. user manual.alphaSET. being based on a 32 bit environment that runs via Windows NT 4. if I start the software ? How do I find out. which can be changed without breaking the certification seal.). serial interface (COM1 to COM16) ≥ 50 MByte free hard disk memory Hardware components for communication IEC 61107-compatible optical probe for the optical interface CL0 Converter and RS232 cable for the electric interface (CL0-Interface) RS232 cable for the RS232 interface (optional) Windows 2000 / NT / XP / Vista Monitor with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixel - . X. Windows 2000 and Windows Vista 3. Different parameters like “setting” and “parametrization” parameters can be changed according to user's profile. load profile.2 System requirements Subsequet are the requirements for the use of the alphaSET software listed: • IBM PC or compatible PC with 800 MHz Pentium or higher with the following equipment: • • • ≥ 16 MB RAM CD ROM disk drive at least one free. etc.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 8 of 137 3 Introduction / brief description • • • • • • • • • 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.1 What is the alphaSET tool ? The alphaSET tool is a Windows based software to read the data of the alpha meters AEM 500 / ARM 500 / AEM 550 / A220 / AS220 / AS253 / AS1253 / A1350 / A1440 / A1500 and A2500 (register. To get an access to the “parameterisation parameters” of the meter. “Setting parameter” is those attitudes. before starting the setup.3-2: Installation – choose installation . Please select your language and then press the button “alpha meter”.07.3 Installation / Update of alphaSET You require administrator rights on your PC for the installation of this software-tool. Image 3. Image 3. Further it is urgently recommended that you close all windows programs. Version 2. user manual.3-1: Installation – choose alpha meter Select in the section AlphaSET the button “Installation”. Insert the CD-Rom with the product information and tools from ELSTER to your CDROM-drive.alphaSET.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 9 of 137 3. Automatically the following menu is displayed. 07.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 10 of 137 Within the next menu you have to choose the language of your setup. Version 2.alphaSET. user manual.3-3: Installation – choose language AlphaSET is preparing the setup and you have to choose next here. Image 3. Image 3.3-4: Installation – information1 . no deinstallation of the old version is necessary.3-5: Installation – information2 Select your destination path of alphaSET and press the button “Next”. Version 2. Image 3.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 11 of 137 Choose the button “next”.3-6: Installation – select destination If you update the program. Image 3. user manual.07. . You can simply install the new version in the same directory.alphaSET. 2 SETUP checks now whether sufficient memory is available.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 12 of 137 Image 3. Subsequently a communication window appears in which the installation progress is indicated.13.3-7: Installation .3-8: Installation . Version 2. Further information in chapter 13. Image 3.07. Then the program will ask you to restart your computer.Progress After completion a window appears with the information that SETUP generates program symbols. user manual.alphaSET. if you have one.phone book You should only secure your phone book. created from alphaSET-version below 3. . Image 3.alphaSET.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 13 of 137 Image 3. to restart the PC.3-10: SETUP successful Note: To secure all functions of the program alphaSET needs at least one installed Windows system printer. or a start symbol of alphaSET .3-9: SETUP Complete Normally it is NOT necessary. According to your windows version. even if no printer is connected. After successful installation a message from SETUP appears. you have now a program group.07. user manual. Version 2. Version 2. .language Here please select the language to operate the tool.4.4-11: Start .alphaSET.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 14 of 137 3.4 Start of the software and user-profile To start the alphaSET tool software: • • Chose in the Windows Start Menu > Programs > alphaSET > alphaSET Or click on the Icon on your desktop To close the software choose File -> Quit 3. With the following menu it is possible to take over all the settings from prior versions of your computer.1 First start after installation With the first start after installation of the alphaset sofware the following window will be displayed: Image 3. user manual.07. alphaSET.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 15 of 137 Image 3.4-10: Start – old settings . Version 2. user manual.07. 00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 16 of 137 3. e. If several persons work with a computer. For information to the storage of an user's profile see chapter 4.4. the invisible profile "consumer" starts automatically. alphaSET starts with the menu of the profiles. Version 2. if he uses again alphaSET. that means possibilities of access on the menu system of alphaSET.g.2 User-profile Normally. If only one profile is in this path. this is started automatically. . If no profile is in this path.1 "Communication". in order to fall back on them. which has lowest privileges.alphaSET. The user profiles are filed in the path " \ IniPfad ". each user can save his own settings.4-1: Input – user-profile Each of this profiles has different privileges.07. The user profile serves the storage of all individual settings. without showing the menu illustrated above.: Image 3. user manual. user manual.4-2: User profile X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Power Quality alphaSET Software functions Meter reader Certification Installation MODEM Utility .alphaSET.4.1 Overview of user profile functionality Read Meter Read register Read load profile Read logfile Read meter configuration Read meter error Read service list Read power quality monitoring Change of parameters Change utility password File / read parameter File with parameter -> meter Identifications Tariff source Switch point clock Times Demand reset Overload threshold Baud rate Synchronization Power Quality Pulse inputs Backup time of real time clock Service List Display parameter Pulse constants Load-profile / logbook – parameter Measuring energy / demand Read/ Set pulse constants Meter commands Set meter date/time Read/set date/time Read out DCF clock Reset demand maxima Reset meter error state Reset power-loss counter Reset register Reset load-profile and logbook General Switch to ripple receiver mode Test mode Communications protocols Image 3.07.2. Version 2.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 17 of 137 3. 3 Use of the software After the selection of the user profile the alphaSET opening screen appears.4. which reflects the structure and the construction of Windows programs.based application. The menu bar indicates the available menus. user manual.alphaSET. . The icon bar contains icons for the most used functions. This bar contains several entries. Menu bar Title bar Icon bar Image 3. in which the individual actions and switching functions are specified as clear text. which show the name of the submenu in the title bar.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 18 of 137 3. 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.07. Version 2.4-3: Opening screen The program alphaSET is a Windows . which are described in the following chapters. 4.3. Version 2.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 19 of 137 3. user manual. Read file Save Print Read register Read service list Read load profile Read power quality monitoring Read logfile Read meter configuration Write “Setting and parametrization” parameter to the meter Set meter date/time .07.alphaSET.1 Icon catalogue The following list explains the available icons of the icon bar. user manual. Version 2..about alphaSet ..07.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 20 of 137 Demand reset Reset meter error state Reset register Reset load profile and logbook Read meter error Activate test mode Open communication protocol .alphaSET. user manual..5-1: Information screen . Version 2. " or click on the following icon: This command opens a window with the data about the program alphaSET and its version.. Image 3. select via “Help” the menu item "about alphaSET .alphaSET.5 Indication of the software version To get information about the applied software version.00 3 Introduction / brief description Page 21 of 137 3.07. It is the decision of the PC user himself whether the selected COM-Port is still free for the use by alphaSET while the alphaSET-session. • Read with 300 Baud only This option enables the constant reading of the meter with 300 baud. there the register card „Communication“. • Initial Baud rate The initial baud rate of the communication between alphaSet and the connected meter can be adjusted by pull-down-menu.1 Communication Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“. user manual. 4. You find these settings via the menu item “Extras”. The automatic baud rate shift is disabled. Version 2. For more information to the baud rate shift see DIN EN 6205621.00 4 User settings Page 22 of 137 4 User settings In this chapter the options for the user settings are described.07. 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. . • 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).alphaSET. By the start of alphaSET the program checks automatically the free COM-Ports of the computer. user manual. They are automatically written in the user-profile and are available on the next start of alphaSET. The format 8.1. Default is 7. • OK The actual settings are taken over by clicking on this button. Version 2. • Data format With this choice the physical transmission of the data between the meter and alphaSET can be defined.E. .07.alphaSET. Note: If the data of the counter are read by the AMR system modem. which is also written directly in a text file. 1 is only required for special meters. Attention: The probes from P+E delivered by ELSTER do not need this option. • Waiting time between baud rate switch [ms] In this box the waiting time con be assigned in milliseconds between the baud rate switching. 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. • 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. only the settings of this modem is relevant and not the settings of the meter. N.00 4 User settings Page 23 of 137 • Suppression of optical reflexion With this option a lack of the suppression of optical reflexion of the probe according to hardware can be compensated by software. • Cancel Clicking on this button ignores all changes and you get back to the main program. Version 2.2-1: Settings – register card files . user manual. In the pull down menu „Proposal for file name(s)“ are several suggestions done for an automatic generation of the file name.alphaSET.07. there the register card „Files“. Image 4. A click to the button “…” enables the changing of the entries. In this menu the paths on the drives can be defined in which the different files should be stored.2 Files Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“.00 4 User settings Page 24 of 137 4. the header is always read first by default. Version 2. Release readout of eHz If the new eHz (electronic residential 3-phase meter) should be readout this checkbox has to be selected.alphaSET. user manual. 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. end and channel number of the profile. too. there the register card „Register/Load Profile“. . In the case of a reading without header. Image 4.3-1: Settings – register/load profile tab • Read register In this window the user can select whether the register data should be shown with or without clear text (designations according to identification number system “OBIS”). 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.00 4 User settings Page 25 of 137 4. to find out start. The reading of the serial number can be deactivated here.07. all available load profiles in the meter are read.3 Read register / log files Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“. which one is available. the selected period is questioned directly without reviewing previously.2 “Files“). Load profile Don’t read load profile / log book header: If the user reads load profile or log book. In this process. only with „ ******** “. Version 2.alphaSET. the alphaSET puts the parameter mode of the counter automatically back. Image 4. For more information about the parameter mode see chapter 7 “Change of meter configuration”. user manual. Check daylight saving set to EU standard: During the download of the tariff table to the meter an automatic check of the correct used EU daylight saving time will be executed and an error message is displayed if there's inconsistency.00 4 User settings Page 26 of 137 4.4-1: Settings – register card general • alphaSET Edit passwords hidden: With activation the input of the password is not indicated any more in the clear text. there the register card „General“. . Reset programming mode after parameterisation: After the change of parameters in a meter.07.4 General Settings Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“. 5 User language Select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“. there the register card „Language“. .5-1: Settings – register card language Note: In order to activate all language changes.alphaSET. you should quit alphaSET and restart it after a language change.07. Image 4. user manual. Version 2.00 4 User settings Page 27 of 137 4. 6 IEC 1107-Address Select via „Extras“ the menu item „ IEC1107 address “.6-1: IEC 1107-Address An IEC1107-address can be registered here.00 4 User settings Page 28 of 137 4.07. Version 2. The meter IEC address is used if more than one meter is connected to a modem by using the CL0 or RS485 interface. .alphaSET. The meter answers in this case only if the IEC1107-Address sent by alphaSET agrees with its configured address. which is send at every communication to the meter. Image 4. user manual. Version 2. . 8 numeric chars are expected.7-1: Utility password for communication The communication-password (from alphaSET to the meter) can be preset in this menu. user manual.7 Change utility password Select via “Extras” the menu item “Change utility password” Image 4. That has no effect to the utility password in the meter.07.00 4 User settings Page 29 of 137 4.alphaSET. 00 4 User settings Page 30 of 137 4. With this function all alphaSET users can have their own version on alphaSET with different permissions. user manual.8 Password Select via “Extras” the menu item “Options”. Version 2.8-1: Password settings . The administrator of alphaSET can set different Passwords in order to protect the different versions of alphaSET. . Image 4. there the register card “Password”.07.alphaSET. 00 5 Read meter data Page 31 of 137 5 Read meter data You should first check the communication.3 “Read register / log files”). 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.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. The identification number is indicated in the first column. If you have chosen the option “read register with serial number” (see chapter 4.alphaSET.1 Read register list Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read register“ or the following icon: Image 5. user manual. please check the settings of alphaSET.07. Version 2. the serial number will be indicated in the title bar. . if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system. A window appears in which the reading data are visualized. 5. see chapter 4 “User settings”. If this doesn’t work. The command “read register” is the simplest way to do it. Version 2. For further information see chapter 7. The identification number is indicated in the first column. user manual.1 .07.2 Read service list Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read service list “or the following icon: Image 5.2-1: Read service list By using this command the settable service list (AbL-dAtA on LCD) of a meter is read out.alphaSET. 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. A window appears in which the reading data are visualized.16.00 5 Read meter data Page 32 of 137 5. if the identification number corresponds to the OBIS identification system. The input of a utility password is demanded for this operation.07. Version 2. user manual.3 Read settings Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read settings“ or the following icon: Image 5.alphaSET. 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 .3-1: Read meter configuration This command enables the reading and displaying of the configuration of the meter.00 5 Read meter data Page 33 of 137 5. Version 2. user manual. The content of the indicated window will be stored.alphaSET.00 5 Read meter data Page 34 of 137 • • • Display control Display list Switch point clock By clicking on „close“ you get back to the main menu. . 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. 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 menu item “modify” appears in the menu bar after reading meter configuration.07. text progressing programs) The following check box serves for this: In this case. „yesterday“ or „today“ can be selected directly. The transformer ratio is 1:1 if no primary values are activated. this can be stored and again be activated by the button "stored values". . “last week“. This period can be defined in the „from“ or „to“ input fields. Version 2. The configuration of the load profile is read and displayed after confirming. the appropriate time stamps are indicated. user manual. Note: The indicated meter data are then secondary data. For more information see VDEW-Lastenheft. 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).4 Read load profile Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read load profile“. or the following icon: Image 5.4-1: Read load profile The load profile of the meter can be read with this command.02).00 5 Read meter data Page 35 of 137 5. These stamps can be edited by double clicking on them. that means use of the R6-command. By deactivating the checkboxes at start and end. • Depiction of primary values in accordance of the transformer ratio for Voltage and Current. Frequently used specifications like “last month“.07. • Partial readout (possibly from FW 3.alphaSET. • Limitation of the reading period. Should a certain window be selected repeatedly. Image 5. The following data are listed: • Date • Time • Measured values of the channels (up to 8 channels) • Status of the saved measuring periods. user manual.07. the load profile of the meter is read by clicking on the button “read load profile”. in accordance with: FE: CS: MD: SC: RS: CC: PU: PF: Fatal fault Backup time of real time clock exhausted Measuring period disturbed (shorter measuring period) Season change Reset Device clock Power return Power failure .4-2: Data of load profile The status-announcement is shortened.alphaSET.00 5 Read meter data Page 36 of 137 After input of the reading period. If all data is read a new button “Show load profile” appears. if several channels are parameterised. With this command alphaSET shows all load profile data of the meter in a table. Version 2. 4.alphaSET. 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. With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly the following picture.07. For this and for more information concerning settings see chapter 0. To view advanced data.4-3: Graphical data of load profile .00 5 Read meter data Page 37 of 137 Reading of large amounts of LP-data: Only 1000 entries can be displayed in one chart. user manual. without reading previously information of the meter. click “previous values” or “following values”. Version 2. Image 5.1 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. 5. At the bottom the values of the load profile data is listed. You just have to click in the graph and pull with the mouse. you are able to choose different colours and types of designs. Image 5. With the checkbox your are able to activate / deactivate the channels in the graph. .00 5 Read meter data Page 38 of 137 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. to mark of the area you want to see in more details. If you double click on the field of the colour.07. user manual. Version 2.4-4: Table settings 1 It is possible to show maximum of 8 channels.alphaSET. Have a look at the next picture. 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.00 5 Read meter data Page 39 of 137 To analyse in detail specific values of the load profile.07. Image 5. user manual.alphaSET.4-5: Table settings 2 . Version 2. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. user manual.5-1: Read power quality monitoring The power quality profile of the meter can be read with this command. Version 2. .00 5 Read meter data Page 40 of 137 5.” .alphaSET.07.5 Read power quality monitoring Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read power quality monitoring“ or the following icon: Image 5. Structure and function mode are identically to chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. Image 5.4. user manual.5-2: Graphical data of power quality monitoring Structure and function mode are identically to chapter 5. With this button you start the LP Analyzer tool and you get directly this following picture.1 Graphical display of power quality data With the selection “Show power quality monitoring” you get the data of the meter in a table and additionally a button to show this information graphically. .5.07. Version 2.1 “Graphical display of load profile data”.alphaSET.00 5 Read meter data Page 41 of 137 5. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 5 Read meter data Page 42 of 137 5.6 Read log file Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read log file“ or the following icon: Image 5.6-1: Read logfile Structure and function mode are identically to chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.”. The representation of the logfile contains the date, the time and the event. According to the parametrization of the meter, one receives following entries: • • • • • • • • • • • • Power failure (3-phase or per phase) Power return (3-phase or per phase) Adjusting the time Functional error in the meter Demand reset Reset load profile and logbook Change energy/demand-tariff Backup time of real time clock exhausted Parameter change Season change terminal cover removal detection reverse run detection alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 5 Read meter data Page 43 of 137 Image 5.6-2: Data from logfile alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 5 Read meter data Page 44 of 137 5.7 Read log file 2 Select via „Meter“ the menu item „Read log file 2“. With FW 5.20 of the A1350 and FW 7.00 of the A220 a second log file can be activated in the meter. In that case the following last 30 events can be read with alphaSET: • • • • Changes parameters (changes of meter configuration) Reset Register Reset load profile + logbook Reset power quality monitoring Image 5.7-1: Data from logfile 2 this is indicated through a large red box in front of the error message.8.8-1: Read meter error status With the reading of the error status of the alpha meter. If a malfunction of the meter exists.alphaSET. the possible error messages are listed. Version 2.07.1 Errors + Warnings Image 5. 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 • .00 5 Read meter data Page 45 of 137 5. Little green boxes indicate on the other hand that no error exists.8 Read meter error status Select via „Test“ the menu item „Read meter error“ or the following icon: 5. user manual. Version 2.alphaSET. Image 5.07. user manual.8.8-2: Power Quality Supervision .00 5 Read meter data Page 46 of 137 5.2 Power Quality Supervision To check the Power Quality Supervision upper and lower limits. 07.8-3: Read meter error messages .00 5 Read meter data Page 47 of 137 5. user manual.alphaSET.8. Version 2.3 Error Messages To read the errors from the registers. Image 5. 4 Status Messages This tab shows the status of the resources of the meter.00 5 Read meter data Page 48 of 137 5. and the yellow box indicates that the resource is already in use.alphaSET. Image 5.07. Version 2.8. The blue box indicates that the resource is not used. user manual.8-4: Read meter status messages . Error Messages and the Status Messages. are configured the settings for printing.8-5: Set Print configuration . Image 5.5 Print In the “Print” card.07.00 5 Read meter data Page 49 of 137 5. Version 2. user manual. Power Quality Supervision. The 4 cards described before can be printed: Errors + Warnings.alphaSET.8. To read with this option. • Read error+status only out of meter classes.8. Image 5.07. the user password is required. Options . user manual. To make this reading.6 Options The options for visualizing the errors and warnings can be set in this card. Reads both options of error + warnings from the meter. • Read error+status out of meter classes and registers. Reads only the error and status from the classes. the user password is not needed. It also requires user password • Read error+status only out of the registers.alphaSET.8-6: Read meter error+status.00 5 Read meter data Page 50 of 137 5. Version 2. You just have to click on the date and time row on the left hand side and you will get this protocol. user manual. you can see the protocol of the last communication between alphaSET and the meter. Version 2.9-1: Read communication protocol It is also possible to view old communication protocols of alphaSET.00 5 Read meter data Page 51 of 137 5. Image 5.alphaSET.9 Read communication protocol Select via „test“ the menu item „Communication protocol“ or the following icon: If you choose this menu item. .07. 1-1: File . Version 2. user manual.07.alphaSET.00 6 Configuration of the meter Page 52 of 137 6 6.1 Configuration of the meter Open a parameter file Select via „File“ the menu item „Read parameter“ or the following icon: If you choose this menu item.Read parameter . you can open the following files directly: Image 6. . user manual. • Log file entries: The file is saved by standard with the ending “. • Register content: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.alphaSET.07. if you have previously read the corresponding data. • Load profile content: The file is saved by standard with the ending “.uhr”. Comment: You can only save.rg”.lp”.2 Save a parameter set Select via „File“ the menu item „Save“ or the following icon: This command enables the saving of the reading data over a dialogue window. • Switch programs: The file is saved by standard with the ending “. Version 2.par”. (Screen display).00 6 Configuration of the meter Page 53 of 137 6.log”. • Parameter file: The file is saved by standard with the ending “. 2 Settings (without PW + ID) With this menu all setting parameters (parameters which can be changed without breaking the certification seal). Note: The internal structure of the Switch point clock remained in the „A1500“ or “A1350” same as in the „AEM500“ meter.3. The Utility password is required before the start of the communication.par“) and be sent to the meter. 6. the obligatory check of the firmware version is cancelled. that is to be loaded to the meter.3-1: File with parameter ->meter 6. user manual.3. After input of the file name. contains only one switch point clock. It is to be respected generally on that. If the file. Version 2. the energy tariffs and the maximum tariffs of the meter also agree with the switch point clock program.alphaSET. a window. in which date . Image 6.07. Therewith can even “old” switch point clock programs be loaded without problem to the new meter.uhr“) and will be sent into the meter. which the day types.3 Configuration of a meter by using a configuration file Select via „File“ the menu item „ File with parameter -> meter “.00 6 Configuration of the meter Page 54 of 137 6. can be loaded of a parameter file (ending: „. except password and identification.1 Switch point clock With this menu. the settings of the switch point clock can be loaded out of a switch programfile (ending: „. . Here are all parameters of the meter (except password and identification) written. This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires no renewed calibration of the meter.3.00 6 Configuration of the meter Page 55 of 137 6. 6.2 Parameter-file WITH calibration-data (without PW + ID) This menu item is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER.3. After confirming with „OK“. This process is only possible with a special ELSTER password and requires a new calibration of the meter. also the calibration-data are changed.par“) and be sent to the meter. all setting and parameter-parameters (except password and identification) can be loaded of a parameter file (ending: „. in which date and time are indicated. Comment: The parametrization-button must be pressed previously before the programming of the meter starts.3.3.07. the utility password is queried before the data are loaded into the meter. only the calibration-data remain unchanged.1 Parameter-file WITHOUT calibration-data (without PW + ID) This menu item is a service function and to use only in consultation with ELSTER. After input of the file name. appears. Version 2.3 Settings and parameterisations (without PW + ID) Icon in the icon bar: With this menu.3. a window. 6. user manual. Here are all parameters (class 0 to 6) of the meter (except password and identification) are written.alphaSET. ”). user manual. With a „No“ this process is not executed.00 6 Configuration of the meter Page 56 of 137 6. The exact description to the single parameters themselves follows in the following chapters. .alphaSET. The menu items in the upper section are setting parameters. Version 2.1 “Open a parameter file”).4-1: Data transfer With a „Yes“ the data are written directly into the meter. ”Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. After an alteration. This is the general flow in the change of parameters. The menu items in the lower section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation button. saved. if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. This menu item is first visible.07. but that data are taken over into the database of alphaSET. The following query appears: Image 6. or a file was loaded directly (see chapter 6. you have to confirm the respective menu item with „OK“ in order to send these new parameters to the meter. and loaded again into the meter.4 Modify parameters With the menu item „Modify“ parameters of a meter or a file can be changed. Note: The menu entries of “Modify” are depending to the firmware version of the meter. The menu items in the lower section are parameterisation parameter and requiring an activation of the parameterisation button.07. “Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.”) or a parameter set was read by a file. Version 2.alphaSET. The menu items in the upper section are setting parameters. Image 7-0: Menu item „Modify“ This menu item is first visible if the configuration of the meter was read before (see chapter Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 57 of 137 7 Change of meter configuration Select the menu item „Modify”. . user manual. 1 Identifications Select via „Modify“ the menu item “Identifications“. user manual.1-1: Identifications The following parameters can be modified in this window: • • • • • • • • Utility password 1 Utility-identification #1 Utility-identification #2 Utility-identification #3 Utility-identification #4 Utility-identification #5 Utility-identification #6 IEC 1107-identification (=Answer of the meter on the request telegram) e.F(00000000)<CR><LF> . Version 2.<ACK>050<CR><LF> E: 13:36:31.17 -. : read register S: 13:36:29. Image 7.g.09 -.alphaSET.07./?!<CR><LF> E: 13:36:30.<STX>1-1:F.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 58 of 137 7.64 -.43 -./ABB5\@V4.10 <CR><LF> S: 13:36:30. 78 -. “Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.67 -.<ACK>050<CR><LF> E: 13:54:08. Version 2. Note: With the IEC1107 address the leading zeros or blanks are suppressed. 2) e./?0000001234567890!<CR><LF> E: 13:54:07. • • • IEC 1107-address #1 (opt.alphaSET. They are sent to the meter by alphaSET. the data are however saved in alphaSET. user manual.07. .87 -. 14 further indications can be parametrized by the user. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter.<STX>1-1:F. but the meter ignores them. 1) IEC 1107-address #3 (electr./ABB5\@1234567 <CR><LF> S: 13:54:07.g.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 59 of 137 Note: „\“ and „@“ are firmly given indications.F(00000000)<CR><LF> After clicking the button „OK“ the following security query appears „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”.) IEC 1107-address #2 (electr. "no" breaks off the menu. : read register S: 13:54:05.40 -. "no" breaks off the menu.07. Image 7. . Three options are available here: • External control inputs • Internal ripple receiver • Internal switch point clock By clicking on the button „OK“ appears the security query „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”.2 Tariff source Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Tariff source“. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 60 of 137 7.2-1: Tariff source up to FW 4.10 it is possible to set the tariff source independently for energy and demand.10 Starting with the firmware version 4. user manual. Version 2.01 Image 7.alphaSET.2-2: Tariff source from FW 4. J. . which can be modified.and seasondefinitions.P.E. this is not written in the meter.alphaSET.H.C. Version 2.A.3.. The selection of the types takes place via the activation of the corresponding boxes. All chars.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 61 of 137 7.1 Day type Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „day type”. The settings of the switch point clock in the meter can be indicated and changed here.L. but only in the saved file. are valid.3-1: Menu Switch point clock The weekdays can be summarized to corresponding groups in the field “day type”. With the command “save as file” the switch-program can be saved. The fields with the designations „day type 1/2/3/4“ can be edited.S. An eight-place switch-program-number is assigned to each switch-program in the corresponding field. In the field „comment“ exists the possibility to enter free text. The command “read from file” loads an existing switch-program (file with the ending “. 7. user manual.uhr”).F. which can be displayed in the 7segment-display of the meter ( 0.Y). Though. The command “print” prints the complete switch-program including day-type.V.9.3 Switch point clock Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“.07. Image 7. Image 7. 1. arises a higher flexibility. They can even occur repeatedly in the total calendar year. July. Procedure: To register a season in the calendar. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 62 of 137 By clicking on the button „OK“ appears the security query „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”. Subsequently a black arrow marks the activation. 7. "no" breaks off the menu.-16.alphaSET.2 Season change Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Season change”. .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). Version 2. With this menu structure. Now clicking on the corresponding days must mark only the beginning and ending day of the season. user manual. which permits for example to bind switch-programs of the season 1 within the season 3 of the 9.3. 2 or 4 seasons can be arranged and distributed as desired over a total calendar year. the field „season 1“ must be clicked (above green).07. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter. „R1“ and „R2“ for the two output relays (as far as these functions are parameterised like this). Comment: To each season and to each day type. The time of an available entry must be blocked first to be able to carry out this function. „M1“ until „M4“ for the different demand tariffs. Version 2. The user has to indicate the corresponding energy and/or demand tariff.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 63 of 137 7. 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. • Accept: The changes concerning the selected switching time are transferred into the table. Image 7. whether T1-T4.07. a time entry is generated automatically at 00:00 clock. M1-M4 and relay 1/2 are valid is unmade.3. . • New: A new switching time is transferred into the table.3 Tariff switch table Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Tariff switch table”. • Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table. In the indicated table stands „T“ for energy tariff. Recommendation: Let this checkbox always deactivated.alphaSET.3-3: Switching times In this submenu are the actual settings of the different switching times taken. user manual. .3. The number of years. month and year of a fixed holiday (e. 15 years can be saved in advance.3-4: Holiday-list All defined holidays are displayed in the table. user manual. New: A new holiday is transferred into the table.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 64 of 137 7. With the pull-down-menu „holiday list“ the selection of already recalculated holidays can be activated. -> new year).alphaSET.g. Easter Sunday).01.07.4 Holiday-list Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ and there the register card „Holidaylist”. The following buttons are available: • • • Accept: The changes concerning the selected holiday are transferred into the table. ca. Version 2. Image 7. Delete: A designed entry is removed from the table. which should be calculated for each holiday. is indicated in the field "years". If this option is not selected. With the check box „cyclic“ one receives the possibility to define recurring holidays (e.g. According to the number of the switching times and holidays. 01. one receives the possibility to indicate day. 3.5 Daylight saving time Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock“ -> „Daylight saving time”. . Version 2. aligned at the EU standard or. in the setting "user defined".00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 65 of 137 7.07. user manual. Image 7.3-5: Summer/winter time switch In this menu can the summer/winter time-switch either be deactivated.alphaSET. be defined in the indicated tables. 10 of A1350.4.).00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 66 of 137 7.4 Switch point clock (Update) Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock (Update)“.00 of A220 and the FW of AS220/AS253/AS1253/A1440. user manual. FW 7.alphaSET.4-1: Second tariff table Date of update The activation date (at 00:00) of the second tariff table has to be defined here. 7.1 Day type Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Switch point clock (Update)“ -> „day type”. Image 7.07. At a predefined date the second tariff table will be activated and valid for the rest of the time. . A second switch point clock can be defined in the meter (with FW 5. Version 2. All data have to be defined in the same way as the first switch timetable. Version 2. • Especially in use of a DCF-synchronization of the measuring period is it recommended to select the setting „quartz“. the time doesn’t “run away”. because the temporal deviations are countervailed with the time. • It is recommended to use „line“ for meters that are not synchronized. Therewith. Image 7. .alphaSET. the setting „quartz“ is to be recommended because the quartz inserted are highly exact and temperature stable (< 5 ppm).1 Source of Times Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Source of time”. 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.00 these are set parameters.5 Times Select via „Modify“ the menu item “Times”.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. • 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. Different possibilities to change the time base or communication timeout are offered: 7.07.5. user manual.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 67 of 137 7. from FW version 4. Notes: • In general.05 these are parameterisation parameters. 7. user manual. After the alternate time out exceeds the limit.2 Display Timeouts Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Display Times”. "no" breaks off the menu. Image 7.5. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter.5-2: Display timeouts In this menu the user can define the display scroll time and the timeout for the alternate mode. the meter goes back automatically in the scroll mode.alphaSET. Version 2. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 68 of 137 By clicking on the button „OK“ appears the security query „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”. . 5s.alphaSET. The suggestion is to use in that case a timeout of 6s. Version 2. Image 7.3 Communication Timeouts Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Times” -> „Communication Times”. • For GPRS application the maximum timeout between 2 characters has to be increased.5. user manual. .5-3: GPRS communication timeout Notes: • According the IEC1107 standard the maximum communication timeout between 2 characters is 1.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 69 of 137 7.07. The day within a month. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter.6 Demand reset Select via „Modify“ the menu item „demand reset“.alphaSET.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 70 of 137 7.. the possible sources for the triggering of a maximum demand reset can be released or blocked. Image 7. . The reset lock time is only active by activation over the same reset lock source. at which the maxima demand reset should take place. Moreover the duration of the reset lock time can be adjusted.07. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window.. By clicking on the button „OK“ appears the security query „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”. have a grey background. can be defined with the button „every month on the. Settings. Version 2. at 0.00 PM“. which are not selectable. "no" breaks off the menu.6-1: Demand reset In this menu. user manual. can be set. If a value is selected. user manual. Version 2.7 Demand overload Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Demand overload“. On the tab you can set the measuring value.07. the threshold value. the measuring value can be larger than the threshold value with “impunity”. that causes the disconnection.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 71 of 137 7. to insert a disconnect relay.00 it is possible.7-1: Control of disconnect relay Since firmware version 8.1 Load limitation IImage 7. . With the scroll bar the delay time can be set.alphaSET. that is responsible for the disconnection – or “<none>”. Depending on the meter firmware-version you will have up to three tabs to parametrize: • Load limitation • Demand overload • Threshold value tan(phi) 7.7. user manual. The overload 2 can be set on every defined measuring channel of the meter.7.40 it is additionally possible to enter a threshold value for the tan(phi). Version 2. the output contact is either opened or closed (if it is parameterised). If exceeded. By exceeding the threshold the output contact is closed (opened).00 only one overload threshold can be parameterised.alphaSET. 7.7.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 72 of 137 7. Note: The format of the overload threshold is the same as for the demand values.7-2: Demand overload The user has the possibility to configure one or two outputs of the meter.3 Threshold value tan(phi) IImage 7. since then two.xx) a threshold value for the tan(phi) Q1 or Q4 can be set. Starting with the FW version 4.31 and 9. .2 Demand overload IImage 7.7-3: Threshold value tan(phi) In this tab (available for the firmware-versions ≥ 5. At the start of a demand period. The overload threshold 1 refers always to the measuring channel 1 of the meter.20 is it possible to configure overload threshold 2 freely. Up to FW version 4.07. a warning can be set onto an output. so that by exceeding of a specific demand threshold an output contact is opened and/or closed (NOT the diosconnect relay!). Only since firmware 4. separated between optical or electrical interface. For this case it is possible to set the priorities of this interfaces (only available. the baud rate for the communication must be changed after writing into the meter. . Further baud rates can be selected by a click on the pull-down-arrows. if the type key at position 24 is set to “T”.alphaSET.40 of the A1500 a second electrical interface is available.1 „Communication“).8-1: Baud rate In this menu the start baud rate or either the maximum baud rate of the meter can be selected. (See chapter 4. Note: If the start baud rate of an interface in the meter is changed. too.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 73 of 137 7.8 Baud rate Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Baud rate“ Image 7. With the FW version 4. “u” or “X”).07. Version 2. user manual. It is also possible to choose if the meter can only be addressed with its IEC-address. 9 DLMS Parameters Select via „Modify“ the menu item „DLMS Parameters“ Image 7. the “Inactivity time out” and the “Time window for IEC1107 communication” can be modified with the arrows at the right. the “Inter oktett time out”. user manual.9-1: Measuring Energy / Demand Here the DLMS parameters can be modified. The changes can be saved or discarded before closing the menu. The DLMS address is fixed for the Certification profile.alphaSET. The “Quantity of address bytes”.07. To restore factory values click the button “Reset parameters to factory settings”: . Version 2.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 74 of 137 7. The DLMS baud rate can be selected from the list. The image offers the following adjustment possibilities: • • • • None To next interval: recommended if a control input (MPE Kl. 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. user manual. in which the reference time and the time window of the synchronization can be adjusted.07.10-1: Synchronization In this menu the mode of the demand period synchronisation as well as the synchronisation of the meter clock can be defined by using an integrated ripple receiver. . Version 2. In selecting the point „With interval to reference-time“ appears a menu. an internal DCF77-clock or an external control input.10 Synchronization Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Synchronization”.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 75 of 137 7.alphaSET. Image 7. 16) to the measuring period synchronization is used by an external synchronization pulse. 00. 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. "no" breaks off the menu. . By clicking on the button „OK“ appears the security query „Do you want to transfer the modified data to the meter?”.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 76 of 137 • Set date/time by DCF 77-antenna input: recommended by using the pulse input 1 as a DCF77 antenna input. „Cancel" causes the leaving of the window. after power up or by activation of the meter test mode.07. By activation of this feature the internal meter clock will by synchronized every 5 minutes after a full hour. (A DCF77antenna must be connected to the pulse input 1). Version 2. Note: DCF 77 decoding is available from meter with firmware version 4. user manual. A DCF77 decoding can be activated by a formatted command too. "Yes" writes the changes into the meter.alphaSET. Note: This is first possible from FW version 4.00 of the meter.07. there is the possibility to change the default settings from supercap to battery.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 77 of 137 7. Image 7.alphaSET. user manual.11 Backup time of the real time clock Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Backup time of real time clock“. Version 2.11-1: Backup time of real time clock In order to be able to build a battery into the meter subsequently. . The rating plate of the meter must be removed to install the Battery. 30 and higher.07.12 Inverting Inputs/Outputs Select via „Modify“ the menu item „ Inverting Inputs/Outputs “. user manual. . This is possible with firmware version 4. Version 2. Image 7.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 78 of 137 7.alphaSET.12-1: Inverting Inputs / Outputs With this menu it is possible to invert inputs and outputs by activating the checkboxes. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 79 of 137 7.13 Power quality Select via „Modify“ the menu item „power quality“. 7.13.1 Release of power quality functionality Image 7.13-1: Release power quality values In this menu you have the possibility to release the measurement of the power quality values, which can then be read over the service list or which or are available for the power quality profile. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 80 of 137 7.13.2 Load profile of power quality data In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured. Image 7.13-2: Power quality monitoring data The following parameters can be assigned: • Assignment of load profile channel number and quantity • Storage type of every channel • Average value over the period of the power quality data • Minimum value inside the period of the power quality data • Maximum value inside the period of the power quality data • Duration of the load profile period (1..60min) Notes: • The max. Duration of the load profile of the power quality data depends on the duration of the billing data load profile and cannot be changed in this menu. This duration depends on the measure period and the number of channels. • The OBIS identifier for the load profile channels will be assigned automatically. • The different power quality measurements have to be activated in the menu “Release power quality values”, to be used here. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 81 of 137 7.13.3 Power Quality Monitoring In this menu the settings of the power quality monitoring can be configured. Image 7.13-3: Power quality monitoring The following parameters can be assigned: • Assignment of power quality data to a register • Definition of a upper and / or lower limit • Measuring interval (1..60min) The FW 5.10 and FW 4.40 offer additional features to observe the network regarding power quality issues. Therefore up to 18 different counters with up to 18 thresholds can be activated to detect the occurrence, if a power quality value is above or below a predefined threshold during a user programmable period (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10,12, 15,20, 30, 60 minutes). Furthermore 2 log file events and 2 relay contacts can be activated if 1 or more events will be above or below the predefined threshold. Additionally with the logic OR / AND operation you are able to combine the different information of the thresholds. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 82 of 137 7.14 Copper-/Iron-losses In this menu the definitions for the transformer and line loss calculation can be configured. This feature is only supported with the FW 4.30 of the A1500 and A2500. Image 7.14-1: Copper and iron losses The following parameters can be assigned: • • • • Constant R of the transformer loss calculation Constant X of the line loss calculation Decimals for the transformer loss register Decimals for the line loss register To display the transformer and line loss register on the LCD or optical/electrical interface the value has to be assigned to the display list. For the right function you have to select your nominal voltage and current of your meter. The internal algorithm needs this information to calculate with the decimals the overflow boundary. alphaSET, user manual, Version 2.07.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 83 of 137 7.15 Meter Access Rights With the FW 4.40 (A1500), FW 5.20(A1350), FW 7.00(A220), FW 8.00 (AS220 / AS253) and FW 9.00 (A1440/AS1253) the meter offers an advanced access protection with the following features: • • Up to 3 user passwords Separate access matrix for • Optical interface • Electrical interface 1 • Electrical interface 2 (if available) Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Meter Access Rights“: Image 7.15-1: Password 3 is needed for this menu item To reach the configuration matrix, type in the password 3. Then you will get a list of all functions of the meter and you are able to decide which access rights each function will have, even for each interface. Version 2. you have access with the right password / set mode / para button.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 84 of 137 Image 7. user manual. .15-2: Configuration matrix for meter access rights If you set a cross. This icon sets the crosses of the matrix back to the factory settings.07.alphaSET. Note: If you don’t set a cross at the passwords row. you don’t have access at all. set mode and para button. In the following statement you see the logical interconnection of the passwords. 07. The handling of this service list is identical with chapter 7. Version 2.16.16 Display The parameter settings of the display are divided in two menu items. Basically the list is blocked. 7.2.16-1: Service list This service list is additional to the alternate list.16.alphaSET.1 Service list Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Service list“.1 „Display list“ with the exception that there is no display of data in the scroll mode.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 85 of 137 7. • • Service list Dispay parameter Note: With the FW version 4. . In the display of the meter you will find it via the symbol “Abl-data”. user manual.20 a second settable display list (service list) was added to the meter. but can be released since firmware version 4. Image 7.10 of the meter by selecting the checkbox "The service-list IS released“. alphaSET. user manual.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 86 of 137 Explanation: • No. Version 2. medium of the displayed value channel number of the displayed value ODIS-ID (firmly assigned after standard) Display with Unit (freely selectable) Display in alternate mode (freely selectable) Display with historical billing data (freely selectable) Display (with historical values) in the display sequence (scroll-historicalValues) (freely selectable) D1: Display date/time in one line (firmly assigned through parameter set) op: Output over optical interface (freely selectable) el: Output over electrical interface (freely selectable) Description: Explanation to the display value The following buttons are required for changing the display table: Creating a new entry in the display table.: • Me: • Ch • ID-Code: • wU: • AM: • wP: • SP: • • • • Consecutive number (automatically set). 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 .07. alternate mode (AM).1 „Service list“ with one addition: • SM: Display in scroll-mode (freely selectable) . The handling of this display list is identical with chapter 7. Version 2.alphaSET.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 87 of 137 7.2 Display parameter 7.16. the optical (OP) and/or electric interface (EL).1 Display list Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter” -> “Display list”.16.2. Image 7.07. user manual. It is possible to chose scrollmode (SM).16.16-2: Display list The register values with the associated IDs can be selected here. user manual.16-3: General settings of the display In this menu you are able to set the following parameters: • • • • • • total number / number of digits / unit for the energy register data total number / number of digits / unit for the demand register data total number / number of digits / unit for the cumulative register data using medium&channel for OBIS identifier reading data with/without units time&date format .07. Image 7.2. Version 2.2 General settings of the display Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter“ and there the register card „Control”.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 88 of 137 7.alphaSET.16. 00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 89 of 137 7.16. Version 2.07.3 Configuration of historical values Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Display parameter“ and there the register card „Hist. Values”.alphaSET. user manual. Image 7.16-4: Configuration of historical values In this menu can the maximum number of historical values and the number of values for the different medium (optical/electrical interface or alternate list) be defined. .2. 00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 90 of 137 7. Furthermore it is possible to define the pulse constant of the LED and the relay output of the meter.07.alphaSET. By using the primary measurement the current and voltage transformer ratio is included in the energy and demand measurement results of the meter. . Additionally the pulse duration of the pulse output can be defined in multiple of 8ms.17 Pulse constants Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Pulse constants”. Image 7. Version 2.17-1: Transformer ratio The user is able to select the measurement type: secondary or primary measurement. user manual. The summation of the input pulses is stored in a separate register and is included in the standard reading list of the meter. which must be controlled by a relay (Attention! No connection to 230V possible). Version 2. If the cover is removed. The following functions are available: • Measuring period synchronization input. The inputs accord to the SO-standard. an entry in the log file occurs and the corresponding meter is incremented.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 91 of 137 7. F. An own pulse constant can be assigned to the pulses of the pulse inputs. • Check of opening terminal cover (optional): A removing of the terminal cover can be detected with this input. A warning appears in the display.alphaSET.18. user manual. One for each available pulse input in the meter. Image 7. 1 pulse input at disposal (with disuse of the DCF-input). 3 further pulse inputs can be used if an optional conductor board is used in the meter. . which bypasses the input.18-1: Pulse inputs The user has.F.18 Pulse inputs Select via „Modify“ the menu item „pulse inputs“ 7.1: 00010000 • Pulse input: pulse constants and number of decimals are freely selectable. The maximum available is 4. by standard. A reed relay is positioned at the terminal cover.1 Pulse inputs tabs. which can only be removed by using the interface.07. -P. . Additionally in every summation block an internal value can be added with the pulse inputs.alphaSET. which summation block will be the used and which inputs will be added to this summation block.2 Summation tab Image 7. The pulse constant is freely selectable. Note: Pulse input 1 can also be used as DCF-input and is then deactivated at this place. Version 2. +Q or -Q. 7.18. In the upper part of this tab it is to be select.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 92 of 137 • Summation to internal: The pulse input could be added to the register of measuring block 3.07. measuring block 3 specifies the number of decimals. user manual.18-2: Summation Every pulse input can be configured to be added with internal measurement of +P. 19 Load profile / logfile . Version 2. user manual.19.1 Load profile – parameter Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Load profile / log-book parameter“.07. 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.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 93 of 137 7. if one of these tests leads to a negative result.alphaSET.parameter 7. Image 7. In the first register card the measuring quantities can be assigned to the load profile channels.19-1: Load profile parameter . 2 . The OBIS identifier belonging to the measuring channel are adapted automatically (and automatically registered into the display table). Version 2.alphaSET. According to VDEW Specifications at least 40 days are necessary. because these values need more memory space. The remaining memory is available for the power quality monitoring. The OBIS identifiers ending can be chosen between 5 or 25 in “average demand”. Memory Size of Load Profile: The Load profile Size for the billing data can be set here.07.13. For more information see chapter 7. In the upper part of the form the assignment of the channels with the measuring quantity can be done. Note: If the load profile should store “energy register values” the number of days of load profile is going down.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 94 of 137 The final layout of the window depends on the configuration of the meter: • How many and which measuring channels has the meter? Perhaps not all channels shown above (=lines) are visible! • Which Quantity is measured by the meter? Perhaps not all quantities shown above (columns) are visible • How much place is yet available in the display table? Possibly is the number of the channels reduced for this reason. user manual. or between 9 or 29 in “energy per measuring period”. time&date change.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 95 of 137 7. power up.19.alphaSET. Image 7.2 Log file –parameters At the second register card the assignment of the logfile parameters can be done. etc. user manual.parameter In addition to the standard logfile entries like power outage. Version 2.19-2: Log file . the user has the possibility to store the following events: • Switching of energy and demand tariffs • Single phase power outages • Cover opening alarms .07. Further a choice of the detach time is possible. corresponding to the requests from 0 to 63 seconds.07.20 Energy / Demand measuring Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Measuring Energy / Demand“.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 96 of 137 7.20-1: Measuring Energy / Demand In this menu the length of demand period can be defined in the range of 1 to 60 minutes.alphaSET. Version 2. if it should be done immediately or delayed . Image 7. For the switching of demand and energy you are able to select . user manual. Image 7. FW 7. that you have the access rights to do this.21-1: Passwords change 2 Here you are able to change all passwords of the meter.21 Passwords With the FW 4.07.00 (A1440/AS1253) the meter offers an advanced access protection with up to 3 user passwords. user manual. FW 5.alphaSET. Version 2.20(A1350). Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Passwords“: Image 7. FW 8. You can check this in the access matrix: .00(A220). To download the changes to the meter you have to secure.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 97 of 137 7.40 (A1500).21-1: Passwords change 1 To get into this menu to change the password you have fist to type in the password 3.00 (AS220 / AS253) and FW 9. All changes that you have made (and perhaps also not yet have written into the meter) are updated here.07. Version 2. the current state of the database of alphaSET can be indicated. user manual.22 Show settings Select via „Modify“ the menu item „Show settings“ or the following icon: With this function.alphaSET.00 7 Change of meter configuration Page 98 of 137 7. . 07. Version 2. user manual. . It is distinguished in: Set commands (with use of a password) • Set meter date / time • Read / Set Date / Time (VDEW) • Read / Set pulse constants • Set outputs • Control of disconnect relay • Activate DCF clock • Reset demand Maxima (W1 command) • Reset demand Maxima (E2 command) • Reset meter error state • Reset power quality monitoring • Reset Power Quality Supervision Counter • Reset power loss power • Reset terminal open counter Parameterisation commands (with use of a password and the parameterisation switch) • Reset register • Set register values (pulse inputs) • Reset load profile and log file Note to the user profile "Railway": The meter command „Set train code“ is supported additionally in the user profile „Railway“.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 99 of 137 8 Formatted Meter Commands Select the menu item “Meter commands“.alphaSET. formatted commands can be sent at the meter. Image 8-1: Menu Meter commands With this menu. 1-1: Meter – date/time In this menu date and time of the meter can be changed. user manual. . Version 2.07. • Use manually edited time The stored PC time is sent to the meter.alphaSET. month and year. Use actual PC time The current PC time is sent to the meter. The clock keeps running invisible if changes in the time window are done. minute and second. This process is realized with the W2-command. Furthermore is it possible to send the current time of the PC to the meter. The date is divided into day. • The button „Set“ accepts the adjusted data and the button "Cancel" ignores the last command and leads back to the main menu.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 100 of 137 8. Note: The Offset of the data transmission time of about 4 seconds is considered automatically.1 Set meter date/time using the W2 command Select via “Meter commands“ the menu item „Set meter date/time“ or the following icon: Image 8. the time into hour. 07. Version 2. date/time can be read and/or set in accordance with VDEW-requirements (W5command) by using the R5. For further information see chapter 8.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 101 of 137 8. .1 „Set meter date/time“.2 Read and Set time/date using the VDEW command Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Read/Set date/time (VDEW)“.2-1: Read/Set date/time (VDEW) In this menu.or W5 command. Image 8. user manual.alphaSET. changed and downloaded to the meter.alphaSET.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 102 of 137 8.3-1: Setting of pulse constants In this menu. Version 2. Therefore the actual constant will be read. The actual pulse constant is additionally displayed in the display. Note: The meter will accept this command only in the case if the certified log file is enabled. Image 8. user manual.07. the pulse constants for outputs for the LED and the electronic outputs of the meter can be changed with use of the certified log file. .3 Setting of pulse constants Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Read/Set pulse constants“. In the log file the change will be registered with time / date stamp and with old and new constants. alphaSET. . static ON and dynamic.4-1: Set outputs With the FW 7. with a selectable pulse length. It depends on the meter hardware and parametrization.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 103 of 137 8.4 Setting of outputs Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Set outputs“. Version 2. how many outputs are available for setting.07.00 (A220) the meter offers a function to set up to seven outputs of the meter. It is possible to set the output as static OFF. user manual. Image 8. Please. user manual. Version 2.5 Control of Disconnect Relay Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Control of Disconnect Relay “.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 104 of 137 8.5-1: Control of Disconnect relay If a disconnect relay is installed in the meter. Image 8. It can be set statically “OFF” or “ON”.1. Or it can be set “ARMED”. look into chapter 7.7. it can be directly controlled with a meter command via this menu item.alphaSET. .07. "Load limitation”. that means the “Control of Disconnect Relay” is actice. 00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 105 of 137 8.6-1: Read out DCF clock After receiving this command the meter will activate the DCF77 decoding at once.07. Otherwise it will be done only every 5 min after a full hour.6 Activation of DCF 77 signal decoding Select via “Meter commands“ the menu item “Read out DCF clock”. user manual. • With an incorrect decoding a warning message appears on the display. Version 2. . Note: The DCF77 function of the meter possesses the following characteristics: • The acceptance of the DCF time follows only after a correct decoding from 2 behind another following correct time telegrams • The decoding of time & date follows after power up or after every 5 min after each full hour. or after a power up. which is automatically deleted with the next correct decoded telegram.alphaSET. Image 8. Version 2. which shows all actual data of energy and demand measurement as historical data.7 Reset maximum demand (W1 or E2) Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset demand maxima“ or the following icon: Image 8.7-1: Reset demand maxima With „yes“ the meter will directly execute a demand reset. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. user manual.alphaSET.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 106 of 137 8.07. . 8 Reset meter error status Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset meter error state“ or the following icon.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 107 of 137 8. Fatal fault messages cannot be put back thereby! .alphaSET.8-1: Reset meter error state With „yes“ the error state of the meter will be reset. user manual. Image 8. Version 2. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. Note: The parameterisation mode is left with this command.07. 9 Reset power quality monitoring Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power quality monitoring“: Image 8.9-1: Reset power quality monitoring With „yes“ the load profile of the power quality quantities of the meter will be reset.alphaSET. . The load profile for the billing data is not influenced thereby.07. Version 2.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 108 of 137 8. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. user manual. alphaSET.07. user manual.10-1: Reset power quality monitoring With „yes“ this counter will be reset. Version 2.10 Reset power quality supervision counter Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power quality supervision counter“: Image 8. .00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 109 of 137 8. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu.0 C7.56 Number of total power losses Number of power losses in phase 1 Number of power losses in phase 2 Number of power losses in phase 3 Beginning date of the last total power loss Beginning time of the last total power loss End date of the last total power loss End time of the last total power loss Total duration of all power losses in minutes . Version 2.2 C7. Image 8.52 C. user manual. • • • • • • • • • C7.3 C.1 C7.11 Reset power-loss counter Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset power-loss counter“.53 C.alphaSET.11-1: Reset power loss counter With „yes“ the following counters (if parameterised in the meter) will be reset.07.55 C.54 C.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 110 of 137 8. 00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 111 of 137 8. user manual.07.12 Reset terminal cover open counter Select via “Meter commands” the menu item “Reset terminal open counter. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu. Version 2. Image 8. .12-1: Reset terminal open counter With „yes“ this counter will be reset.alphaSET. user manual.07.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 112 of 137 8. Note: The parameterisation button must be pressed. before this function can be executed. Version 2. . „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu.13-1: Reset register With „yes“ all register values of the meter will be resetted.13 Reset register Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset register“ or the following icon: Image 8.alphaSET. user manual.14 Set register values (pulse inputs) Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Set register values (pulse inputs)“. .14-1: Set register values (pulse inputs) The initial condition of the pulse register can be set with this menu item. Version 2. The meter has no notarisation in this case. Image 8.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 113 of 137 8. The meter accepts this command only if the pulse inputs are defined as set parameters.07.alphaSET. 15-1: Reset load profile + logbook With „yes“ is load profile and logbook reset. „no“ causes the abort of the function and leads back to the main menu.15 Reset load profile + logbook Select via „Meter commands“ the menu item „Reset load profile + logbook“ or the following icon: Image 8.00 8 Formatted Meter Commands Page 114 of 137 8. Note: The parameterisation switch must be pressed.alphaSET.07. user manual. . before this function can be executed. Version 2. Remark: LCR = load control receiver or ripple receiver. The meter is switched in the LCR-mode for the selected time by activation of the button “OK”. Version 2.g.alphaSET. the duration of LCR-mode is specified in minutes. The values of 1 to 255 minutes are allowed whereby the selection of 255 minutes means. . The menu is left with “Cancel”.07. that means. user manual. The LCR mode can be left by long pressing of the function key (> 5 s) before the end of the selected duration.00 9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR) Page 115 of 137 9 Integrated Ripple receiver (LCR) Select via „LCR“ the menu item „Switch to ripple receiver“ Image 9-1: Switch to ripple receiver In this menu. that over the optical interface can directly be communicated with the LCR. The LCR-mode serves for the communication of the internal ripple receiver over the optical interface. The communication with the LCR module of the meter can now take place by the parametrization software of the receiver (CFIG. LCRset). that the optical interface is uninterrupted connected with the integrated ripple receiver (e. status recording with LCRSET or SCAN). Image 10-1: Test Menu .alphaSET. user manual. Version 2.07.00 10 Test Page 116 of 137 10 Test Select the menu item „Test“. 00 10 Test Page 117 of 137 10.07.alphaSET.1 Read meter error See chapter 5. Version 2. . user manual.8 „Read meter error“. These informations were stored automatically in the text file. Version 2. It will be green and clockwise.2-1: Power quality In this menu the service list or the register data list which includes the instantaneous values of mains quantities like current.or service list must contain the corresponding data. “Technician” and “Comment” can be filled in manually. One has the possibility to read the data per button or per an automatic reading with specification of the read cycles in seconds. if the rotating field is wrong. user manual. or red and counter clockwise. It is to be regarded that the register. 10. can be readout manually or automatically in a predefined time interval. voltage.1 Main display Image 10. For commissioning documentation purposes the fields “Meter Serial No.00 10 Test Page 118 of 137 10. if the rotating field is correct. if button “Save” is selected. The missing values are marked with “?” in the preceding example..”(if delivered in the service list or register data) and PC time are filled automatically. an arrow appears in the background of the graphics. .07.2. Additionally the fields “Customer”. Depending on the settings in tab “options”.” and “Utiliy ID #1.alphaSET.2 Power-Quality Select via „Test“ the menu item „power quality”. etc. Version 2. these values shall be set (and saved automatically in the user INI file). always THIS values are used at first entry of the menu item “Power Quality”. are not the standards.07. user manual.2 Options Image 10. If the OBIS identifiers. used with the service list or register data.alphaSET. in order to standardize the diagram correlatively: if the arrows in the main tab are out of sight or too small. If a parameter set is read before. the numbers must be corrected.2-2: Power quality.. Additionally the nominal voltage and current can be changed. .2. Options The OBIS-identifiers can be adjusted via “Options”.00 10 Test Page 119 of 137 10. Version 2.3 Print With the tab “Print” it is possible to configure the printout of the graphics.2-3: Power quality.2.00 10 Test Page 120 of 137 10.alphaSET. Print .07. user manual. Image 10. The pulse constants can furthermore be set to the maximal possible value.00 10 Test Page 121 of 137 10. The original settings are reconstructed after leaving the test mode.3 Test mode Select via „Test“ the menu item „Test mode“ or the following icon: Image 10.3-1: Test mode With the test mode. Herewith. and the LED of the meter can be assigned to a measuring size. . Alternatively to this the field „test mode“ can be deactivated in the Test mode checkbox. tariff sources can be changed or tariffs can be given directly. Note: The test mode is first active. the meter can be transferred occasionally into certain conditions in order to accelerate calibration sequences.alphaSET. Parameterised delays are cancelled in this mode. if the settings were written into the meter. The command “reset test mode” must be sent before leaving the test mode.07. Version 2. user manual. 00 10 Test Page 122 of 137 Read settings for test mode Set test mode Send commands to meter: To simplify the test and/or the leaving of the test mode.alphaSET.07. Version 2. user manual. a defined command sequence can be sent to the meter. Leave this window . 07.4 Communication Protocol See chapter 5.alphaSET. Version 2.9 “Read communication protocol”.00 10 Test Page 123 of 137 10. . user manual. select via „Extras“ the menu item „Options“.07. Then press OK. there in the register card „Communication“ activate the option “Phone book active”.00 11 Modem Page 124 of 137 11 Modem To edit the modem menu. Image 11-1: Settings – register card Modem A new option “Phone book” in the main menu appears.alphaSET. Image 11-2: Settings – register card Modem . user manual. Version 2. Image 11. These are necessary for the communication over a meter modem. By default is always set in the first position.1-1: Phone book part 1 The first communications interface is the optical probe. 11.1 Phone book part 1 Here the user can set parameters on all modem functions of alphaSET.1-2: Phone book part 1 To add a new modem.alphaSET.00 11 Modem Page 125 of 137 11.07. A new row below or over can be created. Version 2.1 Phone Book Select via “Phone book” the menu item “Edit phone book”. An existing one can be copied in a An existing Phone Book can be opened. Image 11. user manual. .1. click in first left cell of an existing modem and the options for adding new rows appear. alphaSET. • COM To choose the pc port in which the modem is connected. • Start . • Phone-No To configure the customers meter phone number. The active communications interface is the one marked with the red arrow at the left. this entry automatically takes place after choice of the appropriate telephone book entry. • Modem The cross shows that the device is a Modem. user manual. All of the following commands can be edited by double clicking in each of them. • IEC1107-Adr The communication address • Util-PW To establish the utility password of the meter if any 11.1-3: Phone book part 2 Here the settings for the communication of the modems added in the first card are configured. • Modem – PW To establish the modems password if any.2 Phone book part 2 Image 11. If a telephone book is created.1. To chose from a list the modem type.07. The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu. Version 2. • Meter modem. Here can the phone number be registered.00 11 Modem Page 126 of 137 The current Phone Book can be exported into a file. All of the following commands can be edited by double clicking in each of them. 1 Enable/disable 8 bits.07. 1 stop bit). • Reflx Enable/disable suppression of reflexions. which is supported by both. • Locl-Bd In this drop down menu the baud rate between PC and (control point) modem can be adjusted. If it’s possible. no parity and 1 stop bit (8. The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu. • Hold Establish the time in seconds in which the connection should be maintained after the last communication from alphaSET between PC and connected modem. At the end of this timeout the connection is interrupted and the modem hangs up.N. • PC modem type Drop down menu in which the type of meter modem is selected.g. . Is mandatory for local communication. take here the settings to get a local loop (e. Version 2. • Form Data format of the meter modem (normally 7 bits. • Wake The characters that are required to send directly before the login to the meter. select the highest one.alphaSET.1) as data format for local modem when necessary. „0“).N. • 8. user manual. • Line If necessary.00 11 Modem Page 127 of 137 Baud rate for the IEC1107 communication. in modem mode this setting has to be done in meter modem. Even. To restore the factory values press the factory button. user manual.1-4: Phone book part 3 Here is a list registered of Modems with their necessary initialization string. The changes can be saved or discarded before closing this menu.3 Phone book part 3 Image 11.00 11 Modem Page 128 of 137 11. More modems can be added or edited by clicking in the left cell of any row. Version 2. Modem . which is required for the communication between PC and PC-Modem.alphaSET.07.1. 00 11 Modem Page 129 of 137 11.07.2 Hang up The phone connection with the selected modem ends with this activation. Version 2. user manual. .alphaSET. 00 11 Modem Page 130 of 137 11. the following points to the dial-up should be checked: • • • • Is the COM-Port for the connected modem correct? Is the phone number.3 Dial-up doesn’t work! What to do? In order to receive a functioning communication to the meter via modem. user manual.E. Is the start baud rate in meter and modem the same? Does the called modem answer? Does the meter send data (see communication) ? Is the used utility-password correct ? Is the entered data format correct (7. which is activated in the phone book.07. correct? Is the entered IEC-address of the meter correct? Is the initialization string of the modem. which is connected to the computer. Version 2.N. correct? First test read register. 8.alphaSET.1) ? • • • • • • .1 . Version 2.07.alphaSET.1-1: Construction of restricted menu. user manual. Path selecting After selecting the path.1-2: Construction of restricted menu. Normally this program is in the installation CD. Image 12. click in “save”. Image 12. Path selecting After saving appears a Warning with the steps to follow for creating the restricted menu.1 Construction of a restricted menu system Restricted Menu is used to generate a reduced version of alphaSET Select via “Extras” the menu item “Restrict menu system” Then select the path where the installation program is stored. . so the application will remember the path to the installation program.00 12 Extras Page 131 of 137 12 Extras 12. every active menu of the chosen profile will be displayed in a list arranged by hierarchy.07.1-3: Construction of restricted menu.1-5: Construction of restricted menu. This profile will be the base from which the new menu will be created. if you want to have it in . Image 12.1-4: Construction of restricted menu. Image 12. user manual. Profile selecting After selecting the profile. Restricted menu configuration Each menu from the list can be enabled or disabled with the crosses.00 12 Extras Page 132 of 137 Image 12. Important information A user profile should be chosen. Version 2.alphaSET. To generate an Installation CD this path should be completely copied in the CD. Image 12. Password protection Once the new configuration is ready. Enable the check box and click in the “Enter password” button to give the password. Making the new menu . With OK you get information of the path where the new version is stored.00 12 Extras Page 133 of 137 your new alphaSET version or not. user manual. At the bottom of the edit window is a box with the count of the active menus in the profile.1-8: Construction of restricted menu. Cancel to discard the changes. Image 12. Name of the new profile Click OK to create the new profile.07. the name of the user profile must be changed otherwise the base profile chosen at the beginning in the active path will be overwritten. Version 2.1-7: Construction of restricted menu. It is possible to enable password protection for the new profile.alphaSET. Image 12.1-6: Construction of restricted menu. alphaSET.pdf format will be automatically opened.pdf format will be automatically opened. Image 13.1 User manual alphaSet Select via “Help” the menu item “User manual alphaSet” Image 13.2 How to use the new phone book Select via “Help” the menu item “How to use the new phone book”. . user manual. 13.07.00 13 Help Page 134 of 137 13 Help In this menu you will find help for using alphaSet. 13.2-2: How to use the new phone book By selecting this menu a guide of How to use the new telephone book in . Version 2.1-1: User manual alphaSet By selecting this menu this user manual in . 4 About alphaSet Select via “Help” the menu item “About alphaSet”.07. Image 13. Image 13. the information about which version of alphaSet is being used. will be displayed. Version 2.00 13 Help Page 135 of 137 13. 13.4-1: About alphaSet By selecting this menu.3 AlphaSet Release-notes Select via “Help” the menu item “Release notes”. .alphaSET. user manual.3-1: Release notes By selecting this menu a guide a list of the released notes will be displayed. ...... 9 IMAGE 3................................................................. 71 IIMAGE 7........................ 47 IMAGE 5.............5-2: GRAPHICAL DATA OF POWER QUALITY MONITORING............9-1: MEASURING ENERGY / DEMAND .......................................................................................................................... OPTIONS ...............................................4-1: INPUT – USER-PROFILE .. 68 IMAGE 7.................................................................................8-2: POWER QUALITY SUPERVISION .......................... 57 IMAGE 7.................................................. 66 IMAGE 7........................................................ 43 IMAGE 5.........................................................................................7-1: UTILITY PASSWORD FOR COMMUNICATION ..................... 11 IMAGE 3................................4-10: START – OLD SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................8-5: SET PRINT CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................3-10: SETUP SUCCESSFUL ..................................................................................................................................2-1: TARIFF SOURCE UP TO FW 4......................................................................................6-1: IEC 1107-ADDRESS .......................................................................................................... 41 IMAGE 5............5-1: INFORMATION SCREEN ............................................................................................................................... 12 IMAGE 3......7-2: DEMAND OVERLOAD .......8-3: READ METER ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................................................ 75 ...........6-1: DEMAND RESET ................ 24 IMAGE 4................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5-1: READ POWER QUALITY MONITORING........................3-1: READ METER CONFIGURATION ................9-1: READ COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL............................................................................................................................ 28 IMAGE 4...........................................................5-2: DISPLAY TIMEOUTS ......................... 26 IMAGE 4.........................LANGUAGE .................................5-1: REAL TIME CLOCK .......................3-9: SETUP COMPLETE.................................................... 14 IMAGE 3...... 72 IIMAGE 7............................................................................................. 58 IMAGE 7......................................................................... 63 IMAGE 7............................................... 72 IMAGE 7................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Version 2................................................3-5: SUMMER/WINTER TIME SWITCH ................ 25 IMAGE 4...................................................................................................................................3-1: MENU SWITCH POINT CLOCK.................................................................................................. 48 IMAGE 5..................................................................................................................... 61 IMAGE 7......................8-6: READ METER ERROR+STATUS......................................................6-2: DATA FROM LOGFILE.......4-1: DATA TRANSFER ............................................................................................................................... 65 IMAGE 7.................................. 74 IMAGE 7......3-4: HOLIDAY-LIST ........................................................................ 10 IMAGE 3..................... 49 IMAGE 5..........3-1: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE ALPHA METER ...............8-1: READ METER ERROR STATUS ....................................................PHONE BOOK ..........................................................3-6: INSTALLATION – SELECT DESTINATION ...............7-3: THRESHOLD VALUE TAN(PHI) ........1-1: IDENTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 17 IMAGE 3..... 15 IMAGE 3........3-8: INSTALLATION ....... 45 IMAGE 5.................3-5: INSTALLATION – INFORMATION2.......................................................8-4: READ METER STATUS MESSAGES .........3-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER/LOAD PROFILE TAB ..................................................................00 14 Image index Page 136 of 137 14 Image index IMAGE 3.............................................................7-1: DATA FROM LOGFILE 2............................................ 31 IMAGE 5.......................... 56 IMAGE 7-0: MENU ITEM „MODIFY“................................................................................ 29 IMAGE 5........................ 52 IMAGE 6.............................................................................................................2-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD FILES ..............................................3-3: SWITCHING TIMES .. 16 IMAGE 3.........................................................................................1-1 READ REGISTER ............................... 44 IMAGE 5...................... 22 IMAGE 4....................................................................................... 9 IMAGE 3............. 69 IMAGE 7..........................................................................................................................................................................5-3: GPRS COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT .... 64 IMAGE 7............... 67 IMAGE 7................1-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD COMMUNICATION .. 60 IMAGE 7................. 73 IMAGE 7......................................3-3: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE LANGUAGE .................................................................... user manual..............................................3-2: INSTALLATION – CHOOSE INSTALLATION .............................................................4-2: USER PROFILE ............................................................................................................................................PROGRESS ....................................................10-1: SYNCHRONIZATION ........ 50 IMAGE 5................................................................1-1: FILE .............01......... 46 IMAGE 5......................................... 40 IMAGE 5................................................... 51 IMAGE 6................................................................ 13 IMAGE 3........... 11 IMAGE 3............................... 33 IMAGE 5..... 21 IMAGE 4.............READ PARAMETER......................................... 10 IMAGE 3.............................4-11: START ..........................................................................4-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD GENERAL ................................................................4-1: SECOND TARIFF TABLE ........... 70 IIMAGE 7.................................................................................3-4: INSTALLATION – INFORMATION1...........................................................................................................8-1: BAUD RATE ...................... 12 IMAGE 3............07.....................................................................................alphaSET...................... 13 IMAGE 3................................................................................3-7: INSTALLATION .................7-1: CONTROL OF DISCONNECT RELAY ........................................... ..................................................... 100 IMAGE 8...................................................................................................................5-1: CONTROL OF DISCONNECT RELAY.........................................16-2: DISPLAY LIST ....................18-2: SUMMATION ......................................................... 111 IMAGE 8........16-3: GENERAL SETTINGS OF THE DISPLAY............................... 115 IMAGE 10-1: TEST MENU ........ 125 IMAGE 11...........................................16-4: CONFIGURATION OF HISTORICAL VALUES ...................................................... 105 IMAGE 8............................................................................................................................................13-2: POWER QUALITY MONITORING DATA ................................. 77 IMAGE 7.........15-2: CONFIGURATION MATRIX FOR METER ACCESS RIGHTS .............1-2: PHONE BOOK PART 1 .9-1: RESET POWER QUALITY MONITORING ...................16-1: SERVICE LIST....................................................................................12-1: RESET TERMINAL OPEN COUNTER ............ 89 IMAGE 7.1-1: PHONE BOOK PART 1 ........................................1-3: PHONE BOOK PART 2 .....................18-1: PULSE INPUTS ........20-1: MEASURING ENERGY / DEMAND ........................................................................................................................................................ 113 IMAGE 8............................................................................................21-1: PASSWORDS CHANGE 1 .............................................................................................................................. 97 IMAGE 8-1: MENU METER COMMANDS ..21-1: PASSWORDS CHANGE 2 ........................................... 101 IMAGE 8...................................... 126 IMAGE 11.............................8-1: RESET METER ERROR STATE .................. 114 IMAGE 9-1: SWITCH TO RIPPLE RECEIVER ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2-1: POWER QUALITY .................................... 90 IMAGE 7............................................................................................................... 79 IMAGE 7.15-1: RESET LOAD PROFILE + LOGBOOK ..............................13-1: RELEASE POWER QUALITY VALUES .....................................14-1: COPPER AND IRON LOSSES .............................. 116 IMAGE 10.....................12-1: INVERTING INPUTS / OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87 IMAGE 7..........................13-1: RESET REGISTER............... 81 IMAGE 7................................................................................................... 104 IMAGE 8.... 78 IMAGE 7............................................................................................................................ 83 IMAGE 7....4-1: SET OUTPUTS................................................... 92 IMAGE 7............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PARAMETER .. 97 IMAGE 7............ 128 .11-1: BACKUP TIME OF REAL TIME CLOCK ............................................................... 84 IMAGE 7..................................................................................................................................................13-3: POWER QUALITY MONITORING .....................................1-4: PHONE BOOK PART 3 .........................................6-1: READ OUT DCF CLOCK .......3-1: SETTING OF PULSE CONSTANTS ................. 110 IMAGE 8.................................................2-2: POWER QUALITY...........................................................1-1: METER – DATE/TIME ......00 14 Image index Page 137 of 137 IMAGE 7......................................19-1: LOAD PROFILE PARAMETER .................................................................................................................................. 124 IMAGE 11........................................... 91 IMAGE 7........... 95 IMAGE 7...................2-1: READ/SET DATE/TIME (VDEW) ........................................................................................ 82 IMAGE 7......................................................................................19-2: LOG FILE .............................................................. 112 IMAGE 8.................7-1: RESET DEMAND MAXIMA .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15-1: PASSWORD 3 IS NEEDED FOR THIS MENU ITEM ......................................................... 102 IMAGE 8................................. 106 IMAGE 8................................................................................................................07................ 99 IMAGE 8...............................................14-1: SET REGISTER VALUES (PULSE INPUTS) ............ OPTIONS......... 124 IMAGE 11-2: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD MODEM ............... user manual..................................................................................................... 125 IMAGE 11.................................................................................................................3-1: TEST MODE............... 96 IMAGE 7............................................................... 119 IMAGE 10............11-1: RESET POWER LOSS COUNTER ........................... 103 IMAGE 8....................................................................alphaSET....................................................................................... 107 IMAGE 8......................................................... 93 IMAGE 7................................................................................. 88 IMAGE 7... Version 2...................................... 80 IMAGE 7........................... 108 IMAGE 8................................................................................................................................................................................ 85 IMAGE 7.......17-1: TRANSFORMER RATIO ....................... 121 IMAGE 11-1: SETTINGS – REGISTER CARD MODEM ..................................................................................................................... 118 IMAGE 10...............