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  • Page 3 Fax: 1-250-652-0411 to the device itself, if proper precautions are not followed. Email: support@pwrm.com www.pwrm.com Note © 2004 Power Measurement This symbol directs the user’s attention to important installation, Printed in Canada operating and maintenance instructions. Revision Date: Nov. 15, 2004...

  • Page 4: Standards Compliance

    AUTION Observe the following instructions, or permanent damage to the meter may occur. The ION 8000 series meter offers a range of hardware options that affect input  ratings. The ION 8000 series meter’s serial number label lists all equipped  options. Applying current levels incompatible with the current inputs will  permanently damage the meter. This document provides installation  instructions applicable to each hardware option. The ION 8000 series meter’s chassis ground must be properly connected to the  switchgear earth ground for the noise and surge protection circuitry to function  correctly. Failure to do so will void the warranty. Terminal screw torque: Barrier‐type (current, voltage, and relay terminal screws:  1.35 Nm (1.00 ft‐lbs.) max. Captured‐wire type (digital inputs/outputs,  communications, power supply: 0.90 Nm (0.66 ft‐lbs.) max. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can  radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful  interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his  own expense. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the ION 8000 series  optional internal modem is 0.6. Connection to the ION 8000 series internal modem  should be made via an FCC Part 68 compliant telephone cord (not supplied). The  ION 8000 series cannot be used on a public coin phone service or party line  services. Network Compatibility Notice for the Internal Modem The internal modem in meters equipped with this option is compatible with the ...

  • Page 5: Limitation Of Liability

    Power Measurement has been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent that a limitation or exclusion of consequential damages are prohibited by applicable law, then Power Measurement’s liability shall be limited to twice...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..............7 Chapter 2 Front Panel ..............17 Chapter 3 Templates and Firmware ..........39 Chapter 4 Basic Setup ..............45 Chapter 5 Security ..............49 Chapter 6 Communications ............71 Chapter 7 Third Party Protocols ...........
  • Page 9 Introduction ION 8300™, ION 8400™ and ION 8500™ meters provide revenue-accurate, true RMS measurements of voltage, current, power and energy, and are complemented by extensive I/O capabilities, comprehensive logging, and advanced power quality measurement and compliance verification functions. The meters come with an extensive selection of pre-configured data screens and measurements, so you can use the meters “out of the box”...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ION 8000 Series User Guide ION 8000 Series Meters ION 8300, ION 8400 and ION 8500 meters are suited to a wide range of applications. The meters can be used as stand-alone devices, but their extensive capabilities are fully realized when used as part of an enterprise energy management (EEM) system.
  • Page 11 ION 8000 Series User Guide ION 8000 Series Meters These meters can be used effectively in numerous energy supply-side (utility) and demand-side applications. Some common meter applications are: Revenue metering Substation automation Power quality monitoring (with Flicker) Commercial/industrial operations metering Demand and power factor control SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) Distributed generation (generator) monitoring and control...

  • Page 12: Ion Meter In Enterprise Energy Management Systems

    Not only does the meter’s front panel allow meter configuration and data display, but the meter also integrates seamlessly with display and analysis software available from Power Measurement. ION Enterprise software is the network and device configuration software that also lets you analyze and monitor your system and produce reports for any department in an organization.

  • Page 13: The Front Panel

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Data Display and Analysis Tools The Front Panel Local monitoring and standalone applications are facilitated by the meter’s front panel interface. The front panel combines real-time display features with limited device configuration functions. The front panel is often used in combination with an ION software system, providing an interface for field personnel.

  • Page 14: Ion Setup™ Software

    Communications Methods ION 8000 Series User Guide ION Setup™ Software ION Setup is a meter configuration tool designed specifically to configure and test meters. ION Setup offers an intuitive graphical interface for performing basic meter setup, installing templates into meters, viewing real-time and reset accumulated values, verifying meter calibration and measurements, and setting up advanced security.

  • Page 15: Expanded I/O

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Digital and Analog I/O Options Expanded I/O The I/O Expander option extends the meter’s I/O capabilities. The digital I/O Expander model provides four Form A digital outputs, four Form C digital outputs, and eight Form A digital inputs. The analog I/O Expander model replaces the four form A digital outputs with analog outputs.
  • Page 16 Using this Guide ION 8000 Series User Guide Using this Guide This User’s Guide is directed at three types of user: the typical user or operator, the system administrator, and the advanced user. You might not fit into any of these groups directly, or perhaps you are both an operator and an administrator.
  • Page 17 The PDF files for all Power Measurement products are available from the Power Measurement web site. Each Power Measurement device has installation information and a user's guide to teach you about the features of your device.
  • Page 18 Getting More Information ION 8000 Series User Guide Getting More Information Additional information is available from Power Measurement. Check our web site at www.pwrm.com, contact your local Power Measurement representative, or contact Power Measurement directly (contact information is provided on the first page of this document).
  • Page 19 Front Panel The front panel of the ION 8000 series provides a user-friendly interface from which you can view system data or configure meter settings. A scrollable display and three distinct modes (NORM, ALT and TEST) provide easy access to a full range of functions through a simple three-button keypad.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Front Panel

    Front Panel Features ION 8000 Series User Guide Front Panel Features The front panel of the ION 8000 series includes a liquid crystal display with detailed graphics and text, Up and Down arrow buttons to aid in screen navigation and basic setup procedures, as well LED pulsers to aid in testing the meter. This section outlines the features available on the front panel of the meter.
  • Page 21 ION 8000 Series User Guide Front Panel Features LED pulsers Two LED pulsers located near the top of the front panel represent WATT - to the left - and VAR - to the right. These LEDs are preconfigured for energy pulsing. The adjacent smaller infrared outputs are connected to the LEDs and pulse at the same rate.
  • Page 22 Front Panel Features ION 8000 Series User Guide Master Reset button You must remove the meter cover and its label to access the Master Reset button; WATT it is a pin-hole located in the lower left of the faceplate (it is labeled “Energy Reset” on some meters).
  • Page 23 ION 8000 Series User Guide Front Panel Features The following are cleared: Event Log All Data Recorders All Waveform Recorders TEST mode All TEST mode Energy and Demand measurements are set to zero. TEST mode button The TEST mode button is located under the meter's external cover assembly; it WATT places the meter into TEST mode.

  • Page 24: Display Screen Types

    Display Screen Types ION 8000 Series User Guide Display Screen Types The front panel displays measurements, configured settings and configuration data in a variety of forms. The types of display screens are described below. For information on customizing the display on your meter, see “Configuring Front Panel Displays”...
  • Page 25 Harmonic content is displayed in histogram format. The 2 to the 63 harmonics on the ION 8300 meter) are displayed in the histogram. The total harmonic distortion (THD) is displayed above the histogram. Chapter 2 - Front Panel Page 23...
  • Page 26 Display Screen Types ION 8000 Series User Guide Phasor diagram displays Phase information can be displayed in phasor diagram format. Phasor diagrams are accompanied by tables that show phase, voltage and current magnitudes. In cases where a phase vector is too small to be represented graphically, it is shown as a table entry only.

  • Page 27: Modes Of Operation

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Modes of Operation Modes of Operation The ION 8000 series has three modes of operation: NORM, ALT and TEST. Both NORM and ALT are display modes, providing various power system data and meter properties screens. TEST mode is used to perform diagnostics and verify the meter’s calibration and function.

  • Page 28: Test Mode

    Modes of Operation ION 8000 Series User Guide TEST mode TEST mode is typically used for verifying meter calibration and function. The meter is usually reading data from a test power supply while these functions are performed. All of the billing quantities that are recorded when the meter is in NORM and ALT mode will stop accumulating when the meter is switched to TEST mode —...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Meter With The Front Panel

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel With the meter’s front panel, you can navigate through different menus to perform basic setup on your meter. Watt LED VAR LED Main display Status bar Meter label...
  • Page 30 The following diagram shows how the buttons are used to navigate the menus: The settings contained in the Setup menu are described below. Basic Setup: changes basic settings in the power measurement system configuration. Demand Setup: Rolling Block/Sliding Window and Thermal Demand settings.
  • Page 31 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel Returning to Previous Setup Screens Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to scroll through the menu items. When the setting you want to change is highlighted, press the Alt/Enter button. To return to a previous screen, highlight the RETURN menu item and then press the Alt/Enter button.

  • Page 32: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Menus The following sections describe settings for the Demand Setup, COM Setup and Network Setup menus. Security setup is also discussed. Setup menus can be accessed with ION software or with the meter’s front panel. Basic Setup Menu 8500 SETUP RETURN...

  • Page 33: Demand Setup Menu

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Menus IA Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I1 IB Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I2 IC Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I3 I4 Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I4...
  • Page 34 COM4 RS-485 communications, so Ethernet is not available when COM4 RS-485 is enabled. For ION 8300 meters, the optional Ethernet port shares the COM1 or COM2 communications channel, so Ethernet may not be available if both of these ports have other options.

  • Page 35: Network Setup Menu

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Menus Serial Port Setting Options Default ION, Modbus RTU, Factory, DNP 3.0, GPS Arbiter 1 , GPS Arbiter Vorne 1 , and GPS:TrueTime/Datum 1 , EtherGate 2 , Protocol ModemGate 2 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, Baud Rate 9600 bps and 115200 bps...
  • Page 36 Setup Menus ION 8000 Series User Guide Setting Description Default If a BootP server has been correctly set up, and Subnet Mask is Used if subnetting applies to your network used, then the Subnet Mask address number appears. If Subnet Subnet Mask –...

  • Page 37: Format Setup Menu

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Menus Format Setup Menu 8500 SETUP NETWORK SETUP FORMAT SETUP Format Setup contains the following values that set labeling and formatting FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP preferences. RETURN PHASE LABELS PF SYMBOL Menu Item Description ABC, 123, RWB, RYB, XYZ, or RST Phase Labels Power Factor Symbols can be: LD/LG, +/-, or CAP/IND.

  • Page 38: Security Menu

    Setup Menus ION 8000 Series User Guide Security Menu 8500 SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SECURITY The settings in the front panel Security menu item allow you to: SECURITY RETURN RETURN modify the existing meter password or reset it to the factory default. MODIFY PASSWD DISABLE SECURITY disable the password security check.
  • Page 39 ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Menus When you re-enable password security, the password is reset to the factory default of 0 (zero). You should re-enter a custom password at this point. Disabling the Password Security Check is necessary to write to the meter when it is a Modbus Slave device.
  • Page 41 Templates and Firmware Your meter comes installed with a pre-configured default template. This template contains various frameworks which provide all the power measuring and analyzing functionality of the meter. Templates and frameworks can be used immediately without any user configuration (“right out of the box”). They can also be customized, reconfigured, and pasted from one meter to another.

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Templates And Firmware

    Factory Information ION 8000 Series User Guide Factory Information The Factory module displays firmware version, serial number and other device information in read-only setup registers (read-only registers can be viewed but not changed). Factory Module Settings The device information provided is as follows: Setup Register Description Device Type...

  • Page 43: Restoring The Factory Configuration

    The Factory module’s Default Template register tells you the filename for the default factory framework. (For details about framework files, contact Customer Service or visit the Support area of the Power Measurement web site.) Click Open. The Paste Summary window appears.

  • Page 44: Using Ion Setup

    Restoring the Factory Configuration ION 8000 Series User Guide 10. Click the Power Meter shortcut in the Basic Configuration area to select it. Once selected, click Reset in the Designer toolbar, or select Reset from the Edit menu. This reverts the Power Meter to the settings it had before you deleted any modules (retaining the basic setup you previously had).

  • Page 45: Upgrading Your Meter

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Upgrading Your Meter The Template Paste Options screen appears. Select the check boxes for the settings you wish to retain (not overwrite) and click OK. Rapid Meter Programming pastes the template onto your meter. A dialog box confirms the paste was successful.

  • Page 47: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup This chapter explains how to perform basic meter setup via the front panel or via ION software. In this chapter Introduction ..........46 Configuring Basic Setup .

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Basic Setup

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Basic configuration of the meter is provided by the Power Meter module. The Power Meter module is the main connection between the power system measurements and all other ION modules in the device. This module reports the values for all voltage, current and power measurements.
  • Page 49 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Basic Setup In the Setup Assistant, navigate to Basic Setup and click on the PT/CT Ratios tab. Configure each register as required by selecting the parameter and clicking Edit. Using Designer Open your meter in Designer and navigate to the Basic Configuration Framework. Right-click on the Power Meter module to edit.
  • Page 50 Power Meter Module Settings ION 8000 Series User Guide Power Meter Module Settings Setup Function Default Register The power system’s configuration – WYE, DELTA, Single, etc 4W-WYE Volts mode The Potential Transformer’s primary winding rating for V1, V2 and V3 PT Prim The Potential Transformer’s secondary winding rating for V1, V2 and V3 PT Sec...

  • Page 51: Security

    Security ION 8000 series meters offer Standard and Advanced meter security. Standard security is enabled by default from the factory; procedures for changing these security settings using the front panel and ION software are detailed in this chapter. Advanced security, which allows up to 16 users, each with unique access privileges, is discussed as well.

  • Page 52: Meter Security Features

    Meter Security Features ION 8000 Series User Guide Meter Security Features Your meter includes the following security features: Standard meter security Anytime you make configuration changes to your meter you must enter a password. See “Standard Meter Security” on page 51. Advanced meter security Available only on the ION 8000 series meter, this level of security allows configuration of up to 16 users, each with unique access rights to the meter.

  • Page 53: Standard Meter Security

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Standard Meter Security Standard Meter Security Standard meter security is enabled by default on all ION 8000 series meters; all configuration functions in the front panel are password-protected. The password is factory-set to 0 (zero). If you make configuration changes to the meter via the front panel, the meter prompts you for its password before accepting any configuration changes.

  • Page 54: Changing The Password

    Standard Meter Security ION 8000 Series User Guide Once the correct password is entered, you will not have to re-enter the password for any other changes unless you exit configuration. To enter the password: To change the value of the highlighted digit, use the arrow buttons. The up arrow increments the number and the down arrow decrements it.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Security

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Standard Meter Security Once you have the value you want, press the Alt/Enter button. You will be prompted for your current password before the new password is saved. Enabling & Disabling the Password Security Check Disabling the password allows changes to all the meter's settings through the front panel without a security check.
  • Page 56 Standard Meter Security ION 8000 Series User Guide Enabling the Password Security Check When you re-enable the password security, you are required to enter a new password. To re-enable password security: Press and hold down the Alt/Enter button to enter the Setup menu. Scroll down the menu and select SECURITY.
  • Page 57 ION 8000 Series User Guide Standard Meter Security A message appears on screen: PASSWORD RESET PASSWORD SET TO DEFAULT. Password Security is now enabled; the meter password is 0 (zero). Enabling and Disabling Web Config Access By default, remote configuration of the device via web browser is enabled. Follow these steps to enable or disable your meter’s web configuration access.
  • Page 58 Standard Meter Security ION 8000 Series User Guide Ensure that the TimeSynch Source setup register in the Clock module is set to a secure communications port. By default, the Time Synch Source setup register in the Clock module is set to COM3 - the optical port. Time synchronization broadcasts will only be accepted through the optical port in this configuration.
  • Page 59 ION 8000 Series User Guide Standard Meter Security Click Password. The following dialog box appears: Type a new numeric password and confirm by re-typing the password in the fields. Configuring standard meter security in Designer Launch Designer software with Supervisor access. Select Options >...
  • Page 60 Scenarios for Standard Security - Front Panel Security Enabled ION 8000 Series User Guide Type a new numeric password and confirm by re-typing the password in the fields (see image below). If you are sure you want to disable Standard security, click the Disable Standard Meter Security check box.

  • Page 61: Scenarios For Standard Security - Front Panel Security Enabled

    These modules are configurable as to what data is available and where in the range of Modbus registers this data is placed. ii. Modbus Setup Also referred to as the Modbus Map (see Power Measurement’s “Modbus Protocol” document). Uses fixed functionality and register mapping.
  • Page 62 IP Boot Option - BOOTP or Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Reset Battery Counters Enable/Disable Front Panel Security If you wish to change additional configuration settings beyond the above list, contact Power Measurement. Page 60 Chapter 5 - Security...
  • Page 63 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Advanced Meter Security Configuring Advanced Meter Security Advanced meter security is available on ION 8000 series meters. This level of security allows configuration of up to 16 users, each with unique access rights to the meter.

  • Page 64: Advanced Meter Security

    Configuring Advanced Meter Security ION 8000 Series User Guide Entering an advanced security user name and password When you attempt to view data or make a change to a meter that has advanced security enabled, you are prompted for a user name and password. Enter the valid Advanced security user name.
  • Page 65 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Advanced Meter Security Select the Enabled setting. You will be prompted with the following warning screen. Click Yes. Configuring advanced users with ION Setup Click the Advanced Users tab in the Security setup screen. Click the Add User button.
  • Page 66 Device Security Access for ION Services ION 8000 Series User Guide If you allow front panel programming when you set up Advanced security, the meter password (used in Standard security) is still active through the front panel. You may need to allow front panel programming if someone installs the meter in the field and needs to make setup modifications.

  • Page 67: Device Security Access For Ion Services

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Device Security Access for ION Services Allowing ION Services access to advanced security enabled meters (ION Enterprise) Launch the Management Console and click Devices on the Management Console’s System Setup Pane. Highlight the ION device (or select multiple devices) with Advanced security enabled, right-click and select Security...
  • Page 68 Scenarios for Advanced Security - Front Panel Security Enabled ION 8000 Series User Guide Select the user name you want from the available list. Click the Edit button. The following window appears: Click Time Sync Access from the available settings list. If you want to allow this user to send time synchronization signals to the meter, ensure the setting reads Yes.

  • Page 69: Scenarios For Advanced Security - Front Panel Security Enabled

    These modules are configurable as to what data is available and where in the range of Modbus registers this data is placed. ii. Modbus Setup Also referred to as the Modbus Map (see Power Measurement’s “Modbus Protocol” document. Uses fixed functionality and register mapping.
  • Page 70 IP Boot Option - BOOTP or Manual IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Reset Battery Counters Enable/Disable Front Panel Security If you wish to change additional configuration settings beyond the items listed above, you must contact Power Measurement. Page 68 Chapter 5 - Security...

  • Page 71: Additional Revenue Metering Security

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Additional Revenue Metering Security Additional Revenue Metering Security To meet government regulations and utility security requirements, the revenue meter incorporates additional security systems: a hardware-locked security system that prevents modification of revenue quantities after the meter is sealed. a traditional anti-tamper mechanical seal on the meter base unit.

  • Page 72: Anti-Tamper Sealing Methods

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Locked Module Listings For a complete list of locked modules specific to your meter and its firmware, please download the ION Device Templates help file from the Power Measurement website. Anti-Tamper Sealing Methods The ION 8000 series meter uses the following anti-tamper sealing methods.
  • Page 73 Communications Options ........73 ION 8500/ION 8400 ....................73 Optional Switchboard Breakout Panel ............... 74 ION 8300 ......................... 74 IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization ..............75 Communications Accessories ................75 Serial Connections .

  • Page 74: Chapter 6 Communications

    Communications Overview ION 8000 Series User Guide Communications Overview The following illustration shows all the possible connections to the communications card. Socket or switchboard meter connections Optional Ethernet: Optional Modem: Serial COMs and Optional IRIG-B FL Fiberconnectors. RJ11 or RJ31 male Expanded I/O: Molex GPS Time Synch.

  • Page 75: Communications Options

    Ethernet 10Base-T Option Fiber 10Base-FL Optional on ION 8400/ION 8500 meters only. ION 8300 meters do not have a COM4 port. Optional on ION 8000 series socket meters only. Socket meters are available with either Fiber or Ethernet, not both.

  • Page 76: Optional Switchboard Breakout Panel

    If meter has optional IRIG-B feature Auxiliary Power If meter includes one of the Auxiliary Power Options COMs on the I/O box are not connected. Use the RS-485 and RS-232 provided on the breakout panel. ION 8300 COM1 COM2 COM3...

  • Page 77: Irig-B Gps Time Synchronization

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Communications Options The ION 8300 meter Ethernet option can share a communications channel with COM1 or COM2, depending on the ordering options. There is no COM4 port. IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization IRIG-B cannot be configured via the meter’s front panel. See the IRIG-B Product Option document for configuration procedures.

  • Page 78: Serial Connections

    Serial Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Serial Connections If the meter’s COM1 port is selected as RS-232, you can connect this port to a remote modem, which in turn is connected to a PC. You must use a null-modem RS-232 cable to connect the meter to an external modem.

  • Page 79: Rs-232 Connections

    ION 8000 Series User Guide RS-232 Connections RS-232 Connections Refer to ION 8000 Installation Guide for the meters’ RS-232 specifications. Because of the wiring configuration between pins 2 and 3, the meter is considered a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device in all RS-232 connections. In order to communicate directly to a PC you must use a null modem cable or the optional break-out cable to mate the pinouts on the PC with the meter.

  • Page 80: Connections

    RS-485 Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide External Modem Connections Optical isolation voltage is 750 V peak for 10 seconds at 62 Hz. There is optical isolation from all other inputs and outputs except COM1 (RS-485 port). RS-485 Connections Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for the RS-485 specifications. If you have not installed the I/O Expander or the communications break-out cable, a custom cable is required to connect the D+ and D- pins from the male Molex connector to the RS-485 data bus.

  • Page 81: General Bus Wiring Considerations

    ION 8000 Series User Guide RS-485 Connections Straight-Line Topology Wiring color codes for the Molex cable are provided in the 8000 Installation Guide that ships with the meter and are available at www.pwrm.com. SHLD SHLD SHLD Termination Resistor SHLD SHLD RS-232 to RS-485 Converter...

  • Page 82: Communications Break-Out Cable

    RS-485 Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Avoid 3-way “Star” connection point Avoid 3-way “T” connection point Communications Break-out Cable Refer to the ION 8000 Installation Guide for the DB9 serial pin assignments for the optional break-out cable female DB9 connector. A communications break-out cable facilitates communications connections by connecting to the Molex male connector on your meter.

  • Page 83: Configuring The Optical Port

    (ANSI C12.13 Type II). Optical probes are available from suppliers as a separate product; contact Power Measurement for a list of suppliers. The original equipment manufacturer’s warranty will apply (see the technical note Optical Probes for more detailed information).

  • Page 84: Using Ion Enterprise

    Configuring the Optical Port ION 8000 Series User Guide To enable communications from the infrared port, you must configure the COM3 Communications module. The Protocol, the Baud Rate and Unit ID setup registers must properly match your system. If you have the internal modem option, you must ensure that the Comm Mode setup register is set to select the IrDA port.

  • Page 85: Configuring Ethernet Connections

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Ethernet Connections Configuring Ethernet Connections This section only applies if your ION 8000 Series meter has the Ethernet option. Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for Ethernet port specifications of the ION 8000 Series meters. E t h e r n e Connections are made via the RJ45 modular jack on the rear of the unit.

  • Page 86: Using Ion Setup

    Configuring Ethernet Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Using ION Setup Once you have wired your meter to the Ethernet network and performed basic setup, add the meter to your ION Setup networking using the Setup Assistant. Run ION Setup. In the Setup Assistant, select the “Communications”...

  • Page 87: Configuring Ethergate Connections

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring EtherGate Connections the Ethernet device TCP/IP address Configuring EtherGate Connections The EtherGate protocol is a powerful communications tool that lets you communicate to a meter and through a meter simultaneously. When a meter installed on the Ethernet network has EtherGate enabled, a master device (such as a workstation running ION Enterprise software) can communicate to the meter, and through the meter to a serial network of devices wired to the meter’s COM port.

  • Page 88: Using Ion Setup

    Configuring EtherGate Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Scroll to Protocol and press Alt/Enter. Change the port’s Protocol setting to EtherGate using the Up or Down arrow buttons. 2401.1 2951.3 Press and Hold 8500 SETUP 2291.7 102.1 RETURN BASIC SETUP 18:30:00 1999.06.01 ABC Q1 NORM 5:00m...

  • Page 89: Using Ion Enterprise

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring EtherGate Connections Using ION Enterprise To communicate to the devices on the RS-485 loop, you must use ION Enterprise software. Use the Management Console to create a Gateway Site. Once you have created a Gateway Site add each of the devices on the RS-485 loop to it (but not the gateway meter itself).

  • Page 90: Internal Modem Connections

    Internal Modem Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Internal Modem Connections This section only applies if your meter has the 33.6 kbps internal modem option. Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for internal modem specifications. T e l e p h o n e N e t w o r k The internal modem is accessed through COM2 and supports all standard modem...
  • Page 91 ION 8000 Series User Guide Internal Modem Connections Modem Initialization Strings Refer to the Modem AT Commands technical note for a complete list of AT commands for both Conexant and Multi-Tech modems. The technical note also contains instructions on how you can determine your meter’s modem type based on the meter’s serial number.
  • Page 92 Internal Modem Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Select COM2 Setup to configure the COM2 communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to your communications system. 2401.1 2951.3 Press and Hold 8500 SETUP 2291.7 102.1 RETURN BASIC SETUP 18:30:00 1999.06.01 ABC Q1 NORM 5:00m DEMAND SETUP...

  • Page 93: The Modemgate Protocol

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Internal Modem Connections Configuring the COM2 Communications module in Designer Launch Designer, and configure the COM2 Communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to match your communications system. Configure the initialization string for the internal modem using the ModemInit register.
  • Page 94 Internal Modem Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide Use the front panel or ION software to set up the internal modem and the serial communications port (COM1 or COM4) that is the ModemGate. The default for these ports is: Communications modules Setting Default Comm Mode...
  • Page 95 ION 8000 Series User Guide Internal Modem Connections Refer to the ModemGate technical note for complete details on configuring your meter for ModemGate. Chapter 6 - Communications Page 93...
  • Page 97 Third Party Protocols This chapter explains how Modbus and DNP 3.0 protocols are implemented on the ION 8000 series meter. In this chapter Overview ..........96 Communications Protocol Configuration .

  • Page 98: Chapter 7 Third Party Protocols

    Overview ION 8000 Series User Guide Overview ION 8000 series meters support DNP 3.0, Modbus RTU and Modbus/TCP protocols. While your meter is factory configured to send data (acting as Modbus Slave), it is not ready to receive data as a Modbus Master until you set up the necessary framework.

  • Page 99: The Meter As Modbus Slave

    ION 8000 Series User Guide The Meter as Modbus Slave The Meter as Modbus Slave Your meter can act as a Modbus Slave, using both the Modbus RTU and Modbus/ TCP protocols. Using the Modbus RTU Protocol The ION 8000 series meter can act as a Modbus Slave device, making any real-time data available through the Modicon Modbus RTU protocol.

  • Page 100: Changing The Modbus Configuration

    Modbus Slave Modules ION 8000 Series User Guide Changing the Modbus Configuration If the factory Modbus configuration does not suit your needs, the existing Modbus Slave modules can be relinked to other parameters that you want to access through Modbus. If your Modbus Master device requires data in a format different than that provided by the factory Modbus configuration, you can edit the setup registers in the Modbus Slave modules.

  • Page 101: Amp/Freq/Unbal

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Modbus Slave Modules Amp/Freq/Unbal Format: unsigned 16 bit InZero: Base Address: 40150 InFull: 6,000 Scaling: OutZero: OutFull: 60,000 Input Modbus Registers Parameter Source #1 40150 Source #2 40151 Source #3 40152 Source #4 40153 Source #5 40154 Source #6 40155...

  • Page 102: Volts

    Modbus Slave Modules ION 8000 Series User Guide Volts Format: unsigned 32 bit InZero: Base Address: 40166 InFull: 1,000,000 Scaling: OutZero: OutFull: 10,000,000 Input Modbus Registers Parameter Source #1 40166 to 40167 Vln a Source #2 40168 to 40169 Vln b Source #3 40170 to 40171 Vln c...

  • Page 103: Kw/Kvar/Kva

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Modbus Slave Modules kW/kVAr/kVA Format: signed 32 bit InZero: -1,000,000,000 Base Address: 40198 InFull: 1,000,000,000 Scaling: OutZero: -1,000,000 OutFull: 1,000,000 Input Modbus Registers Parameter Source #1 40198 to 40199 kW a Source #2 40200 to 40201 kW b Source #3 40202 to 40203...

  • Page 104: Kwh/Kvarh

    Modbus Slave Modules ION 8000 Series User Guide kWh/kVArh Format: signed 32 bit InZero: -1,000,000,000 Base Address: 40230 InFull: 1,000,000,000 Scaling: OutZero: -1,000,000 OutFull: 1,000,000 Input Modbus Registers Parameter Source #1 40230 to 40231 kWh del Source #2 40232 to 40233 kWh rec Source #3 40234 to 40235...

  • Page 105: Pf/Thd/Kfactor

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Modbus Slave Modules PF/THD/Kfactor Format: signed 16 bit InZero: -100 Base Address: 40262 InFull: Scaling: OutZero: -10,000 OutFull: 10,000 Input Modbus Registers Parameter Source #1 40262 PF sign a Source #2 40263 PF sign b Source #3 40264 PF sign c...

  • Page 106: Using The Modbus/Tcp Protocol

    Using the Modbus/TCP Protocol ION 8000 Series User Guide Using the Modbus/TCP Protocol Modbus/TCP is the newest open Modbus protocol variant (formerly called MBAP). It defines the packet structure and connection port (port 502) for the industry standard TCP/IP protocol. The structure of Modbus/TCP is very similar to the Modbus RTU packet except that it has an extra six-byte header and does not use the cyclic redundancy check (CRC).

  • Page 107: The Meter As Modbus Master

    ION 8000 Series User Guide The Meter as Modbus Master The Meter as Modbus Master Your meter can act as a Modbus Master using the Modbus RTU and Modbus/TCP protocols. The ION meter acting as Modbus Master can write data to (export), and read data from (import) Modbus Slave devices, using various ION modules.

  • Page 108: Configuring Modbus

    Configuring Modbus ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Modbus Using the Front Panel You cannot configure Modbus through the meter’s front panel. You can only assign the Modbus protocol to communication ports. See the Communications chapter for details. Using ION Setup The Modbus Setup Assistant helps you configure Modbus Master and Slave functionality for your meter.
  • Page 109 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Modbus The default Modbus map editor appears, allowing you to edit, add, delete or set the name of Modbus Slave module registers. Click on the Modbus Master tab to edit the Modbus Import modules. Click the Add button to add a Modbus Slave device.

  • Page 110: Using The Dnp 3.0 Protocol

    Using the DNP 3.0 Protocol ION 8000 Series User Guide Using the DNP 3.0 Protocol The Distributed Network Protocol Version 3.0 (DNP 3.0) is an open protocol used in the electric utility industry for communications and interoperability among substation computers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs, e.g.

  • Page 111: Using The Front Panel

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring DNP 3.0 If your DNP network requires data in a format different than that provided by the factory DNP configuration, you can edit the setup registers in the DNP Slave Export modules and the DNP Slave Options modules. Do not make any changes to the DNP Slave Options modules’...
  • Page 113 Time This chapter covers the meter’s clock and time synchronization. For information on IRIG-B GPS time synchronization, see the IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization product option document. In this chapter Meter Clock Configuration ........112 Configuring the Meter Clock .
  • Page 114 Meter Clock Configuration ION 8000 Series User Guide Meter Clock Configuration The Clock module controls the meter’s internal clock, which provides timestamps for data logged by the device. The clock needs to be configured properly to ensure that logged data has accurate timestamp information. The Clock module also receives the time synchronization signals sent to it by the workstation running ION software, updating the device’s clock when required.

  • Page 115: Chapter 8 Time

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Clock Module Settings Click on the DST Settings tab to configure your meter’s daylight savings periods for up to 20 years. Select a parameter and click Edit to change. Using Designer Open your meter in Designer and navigate to the Meter Clock Setup framework. Right-click on the Clock module to edit.
  • Page 116 Time Synchronization ION 8000 Series User Guide Time Synchronization Time synchronization lets you synchronize your meter’s internal clock with all of the other meters, devices, and software in a network. Once synchronized, all data logs have timestamps that are relative to a uniform time base. This allows you to achieve precise sequence-of-events and power quality analyses.
  • Page 117 Demand This chapter explains how to configure and view demand values on your meter. In this chapter Introduction ..........116 Configuring Demand .

  • Page 118: Chapter 9 Demand

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Demand is a measure of average power consumption over a fixed time interval. Peak (or maximum) demand is the highest demand level recorded over the billing period. Two methods of measuring demand are with Thermal Demand modules and Sliding Window Demand modules.

  • Page 119: Using Designer

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Sliding Window Demand Module Settings Configure Rolling Block demand by selecting a register and clicking Edit. You can configure both the Sliding Window Demand and Thermal Demand modules using Advanced Mode. Connect to your meter, using Advanced Mode. Click on the module you wish to configure.

  • Page 120: Thermal Demand Module Settings

    Thermal Demand Module Settings ION 8000 Series User Guide The demand is measured electronically based on the average load level over the most recent set of sub-intervals. This method offers better response time than fixed interval methods. Setup Register Function Default The time, in seconds, in the sliding window demand Sub Intvl...

  • Page 121: Demand Forgiveness

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Demand Forgiveness Demand Forgiveness Demand Forgiveness is the time programmed to the meter during which demand (and therefore peak demand) will not be calculated in the power restoration period following a total power outage. During power-up following a complete power outage, customer equipment consumes a higher than normal amount of power.
  • Page 122 Demand Forgiveness ION 8000 Series User Guide During a Demand Forgiveness period, Demand module inputs are set to zero and do not reflect actual These values should not be used to calculate energy for billing purposes demand. . Energy values are not affected and will reflect actual energy consumption during the Demand Forgiveness period.

  • Page 123: Additional Information

    To function properly, the Demand Forgiveness feature requires firmware v230 or greater, and the Demand Forgiveness framework which is found in these or more recent templates: 1.8.0.0.0 (ION 8500), 1.7.0.0.0 (ION 8400), and 1.3.0.0.0 (ION 8300). The following points are important to note:...

  • Page 124: Configuring Demand Forgiveness

    Configuring Demand Forgiveness ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Demand Forgiveness Demand Forgiveness is disabled by default. To enable Demand Forgiveness, use ION Setup software to set the: External Boolean module named “Demand Forgiveness Enable” to E NABLE minimum outage duration. demand forgiveness duration.
  • Page 125 Inputs / Outputs This chapter provides information on the meter’s various digital and analog inputs and outputs (I/O). Refer to your Installation Guide for instructions on wiring inputs and outputs and for the general meter I/O specifications. In this chapter Introduction .

  • Page 126: Chapter 10 Inputs / Outputs

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction The digital and analog I/O ports on ION meters let you bring a variety of data into a common system, thereby simplifying data gathering. Onboard I/O Socket or switchboard meter connections Expanded I/O (and serial Optional Onboard COMs): Molex Micro-Fit I/O: 16 pin male...
  • Page 127 Inputs* Outputs* Inputs* Outputs Master ION 8300 ION 8400 ION 8500 * Some digital inputs/outputs and all analog inputs require the installation of an optional circuit board inside the meter. See the meter’s data sheet for complete details. I/O Expander for ION 8000 series meters For enhanced analog or digital I/O with the ION 8000 series meters, you can use an external I/O Expander.

  • Page 128: Specifying An I/O Port In An Ion Module

    You can change the number of inputs and outputs available for ION meters, or extend the functionality of the standard digital outputs through external I/O boards. Just plug Grayhill analog or digital I/O hardware modules into the boards. For more information, visit the Power Measurement website at www.pwrm.com. Meter Digital Inputs...
  • Page 129 ION 8000 Series User Guide Specifying an I/O Port in an ION Module “kWh Pulser –D4”). If you create a new Digital Output module and set its Port setup register, the port DO4 does not appear in the list of available ports. To make a port available, you must locate the module controlling the port and set its Port setup register to N (or delete the module entirely).

  • Page 130: Using The Onboard Digital Outputs

    KYZ pulsing information to third-party system equipment. All digital outputs can deliver a continuous signal or a pulse. (Contact Power Measurement for complete information regarding relay applications.) AUTION The relay outputs of the meter should never be used for primary protection functions. Be sure that you are familiar with warnings at start of this document, as well as those presented your meter’s...

  • Page 131: Output Modules

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Output Modules Both the Form A and Form C relays can be controlled with Digital Output modules, Pulser modules, or Calibration Pulser modules. By default, six Digital Output modules (labeled DO RA-2 to DO RA-4 and DO RC-1 to DO RC-4) are already created for this purpose.

  • Page 132: Using The Onboard Digital Inputs

    Using the Onboard Digital Inputs ION 8000 Series User Guide Ensure that the module’s Port setup register matches the meter’s output you want to control. If the port you want to use does not appear in the Port setup register’s list, that port is in use by another module.

  • Page 133: Analog Outputs

    NOT USED – the port is then available to other modules. See the ION 8000 series meter I/O Expander Installation and Basic Setup manual and the technical note Digital and Analog I/O available from the Power Measurement website for more information. Setting the Zero and Full Scales You control external devices by delivering a specific current or voltage that is proportional to the source input.
  • Page 134 Analog Outputs ION 8000 Series User Guide The following table describes setting your Zero Scale and Full Scale to use a limited portion of the output's range. This table assumes the source input varies between zero and the full scale setting. If the source input falls below zero the output will not be within the desired Output Range.
  • Page 135 Energy Pulsing This chapter provides instructions for configuring energy pulsing on your meter. In this chapter Introduction ..........134 Configuring Energy Pulsing .

  • Page 136: Chapter 11 Energy Pulsing

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Your meter uses Calibration Pulser modules and Pulser modules for energy pulsing. The Pulser module serves as an intermediary between other modules’ pulse output registers (accepting them as pulse inputs) and a hardware output channel on the device.

  • Page 137: Using Designer

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Pulser Module Settings Click any of the first four tabs; each tab corresponds to a Calibration Pulser module. Configure each module as necessary. Click the End of Interval tab to configure the end of energy pulsing. You can configure both the Calibration Pulser and Pulser modules using Advanced Mode.

  • Page 138: Calibration Pulser Module Settings

    Calibration Pulser Module Settings ION 8000 Series User Guide Calibration Pulser Module Settings Configure the solid-state output D4 for calibration pulsing by editing the setup registers of the module labeled “kWh Pulser –D4”. By default, the output on a standard meter generates a pulse for every 1.8 Wh accumulated. This is the same pulsing rate as the middle front panel LED (controlled by a Calibration Pulser module labeled “kWh Pulser –LED”).

  • Page 139: Energy Pulsing With Leds

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Energy Pulsing with LEDs Energy Pulsing with LEDs The two LEDs on the front panel are preconfigured for energy pulsing. The adjacent smaller infrared outputs are connected to the LEDs and pulse at the same rate.

  • Page 141: Logging

    Logging The ION 8000 series meter has powerful data logging and event recording capabilities. Data and event logs recorded by the meter are prioritized and stored onboard. Data is retrieved periodically by the ION Enterprise software Log Server (or other third party application). If you use ION Enterprise software, all retrieved data from your system is stored in an ODBC-compliant database.

  • Page 142: Data Logging

    Data Logging ION 8000 Series User Guide Data Logging The meter ships with a comprehensive data-logging configuration. Information regarding the default logging capacity and default logging configuration can be found in “Default Logging Capacity” on page 142. To learn more about the data recorder modules in your meter, refer to ION Device Templates at www.pwrm.com.
  • Page 143 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Data Logging Memory Screen Select the Memory screen to re-allocate meter memory. Select the Log you wish to configure and click Edit. You can change both the Log Duration (days) and the Log Size (records). Notice how changing these parameters affects the meter memory allocated to that log.

  • Page 144: Changing The Parameters That Are Logged

    The default settings allow for a maximum time logging capacity of about 35 days for the ION 8000 series meters. The following table summarizes the default recording depths and recording intervals of the various Data recorders and Waveform recorders in the meter. ION 8300 ION 8400 ION 8500 Log Types...

  • Page 145: Chapter 12 Logging

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Data Logging Changing the Frequency of Logging The five Periodic Timer modules that control the frequency of different data recording are as follows: "Revenue Log Trg" controls the frequency of the logging of revenue values "Loss Log Trg"...
  • Page 146 Configuring Data Logging ION 8000 Series User Guide Historic Data Logging Three data recorders are used to record “standard” power system quantities, such as phase current, phase voltage and power factor. These recorders are labeled Hist Mean Log, Hist High Log, and Hist Low Log. They are located through this folder path on the meter’s program: Advanced Configuration >...
  • Page 147 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Data Logging Harmonics Logging Two recorders provide various harmonics logs, including K-factor and Total Harmonics Distortion (THD). These recorders are labeled Harm Mean Log and Harm High Log. They are located through the following folder path on the meter’s program: Advanced Configuration >...
  • Page 148 TranV3Max CT Sec High Speed Modules in the ION 8300 In the ION 8300 meter, the update period for the following modules are 1-second. Measurement periods for these modules are configured in Designer or ION Setup. And/Or Module Alert Module...
  • Page 149 Revenue This chapter provides instructions for configuring transformer line loss compensation and time of use. In this chapter PT/CT Correction ......... . 148 Configuring PT/CT Correction .

  • Page 150: Pt/Ct Correction

    PT/CT Correction ION 8000 Series User Guide PT/CT Correction The primary application for PT/CT correction is to apply correction factors for ratio errors and phase angle errors to instrument transformers. Instrument transformer correction reduces or eliminates the need to replace transformers in installations where high-accuracy is required.

  • Page 151: Transformer Line Loss Compensation (Tlc)

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Transformer Line Loss Compensation (TLC) Transformer Line Loss Compensation (TLC) Transformer Loss Compensation is used when a meter’s actual location is different from the electrical location where change of ownership occurs; for example, where meters are connected on the low-voltage side of power transformers when the ownership change occurs on the high-side of the transformer.

  • Page 152: Using Vista

    Configuring TLC ION 8000 Series User Guide First, enable TLC by selecting Loss Comp Enble and clicking the Edit button. Select Comp Enabled from the drop-down list and click OK. Next choose the TLC method you wish to use by selecting Comp Mthod Slct and clicking the Edit button.
  • Page 153 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring TLC Click the Loss Compensation button. The following window appears: Choose either the Test Click here to enable Sheet or %Loss Constants Loss Compensation compensation method calculations These are the true instrument transformer ratios. Normally they coincide with the Power Meter module’s setup.

  • Page 154: Time Of Use

    Time of Use ION 8000 Series User Guide Time of Use The Time of Use module may only be important if you are using the meter in a billing application (i.e. you are a power provider), as the module contains the meter’s seasonal rate schedules.

  • Page 155: Time Of Use Module Settings

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Time Of Use Module Settings Time Of Use Module Settings The Time of Use module’s setup registers define your seasons’ start and end dates, the day types where your rates may differ, and the rate schedules for each season’s day types.

  • Page 156: Creating A New Time Of Use Schedule

    Creating a New Time Of Use Schedule ION 8000 Series User Guide Setup Register Function This register defines a set of alternative dates for all seasons. These dates generally have different rates from Alt 1 Days weekdays, weekends, or holidays. Alt 2 Days This register is similar in function to Alt 1 Days, but contains a different set of dates.

  • Page 157: Chapter 13 Revenue

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Displaying Time of Use Chapter 13 - Revenue Page 155...

  • Page 159: Chapter 14 Power Quality

    Power Quality This chapter explains how to configure your meter’s power quality functionality. In this chapter Introduction ..........158 Configuring Power Quality .
  • Page 160 Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Power quality configuration is provided by a number of modules, depending on your meter type: the Sag/Swell module, and the Transient module, some of which include the Mains Signalling Evaluation modules. See the ION Reference for more information on these modules. Configuring Power Quality Use ION software to change your meter’s power quality settings.
  • Page 161 ION 8000 Series User Guide Sag/Swell Module Settings The ION 8500 features dual waveform capture: Sags are recorded at 32 samples x 54 cycles. Transients waveform capture at 256 samples x 7 cycles. Using Designer Open your meter in Designer and navigate to the Power Quality Setup Framework.
  • Page 162 Transient Module Settings (ION 8500 only) ION 8000 Series User Guide Transient Module Settings (ION 8500 only) The Transient module monitors voltage waveforms for transient activity (i.e. ITI [CBEMA] Type 1 disturbances). The Threshold setup register defines what voltage disturbance magnitude should be considered as transient activity. Threshold is interpreted as a percentage of the nominal system voltage, plus 100.
  • Page 163 Displays This chapter explains the available front panel displays. It also includes procedures for customizing displays using ION software. In this chapter Introduction ..........162 Configuring Front Panel Displays .

  • Page 164: Chapter 15 Displays

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction The ION 8000 series ships with preconfigured display screens designed to suit the data needs of most users. Different types of screens are available depending upon the meter’s current mode of operation (see “Modes of Operation” on page 25 for details).

  • Page 165: Configuring Front Panel Displays

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Front Panel Displays Configuring Front Panel Displays Using the front panel You cannot configure displays from the front panel. Using ION Setup Open ION Setup and connect, in basic mode, to the appropriate meter. In the Setup Assistant, navigate to Displays and click Edit.

  • Page 166: Using Designer

    Configuring Front Panel Displays ION 8000 Series User Guide Choose the screen type Select the parameters available for your chosen screen type Select your display qualities, including digit resolution and truncated or rounded last digits. Click Send to save the changes in the meter. Using Designer AUTION Before you reconfigure or delete a framework, you should make a copy.
  • Page 167 ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Front Panel Displays To include the newly added screen to the ALT screen list, connect the Display module’s Show1 and Show2 inputs to the Scroll module’s last available Trigger outputs in ALT S UP and ALT S (respectively).
  • Page 168 Configuring Front Panel Displays ION 8000 Series User Guide To configure parameter titles The parameter value on a display screen is the value of an output connected to the Display module Source input register. By default, the displayed parameter’s title is the name of the output connected to the Source input.

  • Page 169: Default Front Panel Display Screens

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens Default Front Panel Display Screens Each mode of operation (NORM, ALT and TEST) has its own display screens, providing various power system data and meter properties screens. NORM mode display screens The factory-configured ION 8000 series meter scrolls through nine displays detailed below.

  • Page 170: Alt Mode Default Display Screens

    Default Front Panel Display Screens ION 8000 Series User Guide ALT mode default display screens The factory-configured ION 8000 series meter scrolls through the following ALT mode displays. If the settings in the Scroll module have not been altered, each screen is displayed for five seconds if no front panel buttons are pressed (until five minutes have elapsed).
  • Page 171 ION 8000 Series User Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens events have been recorded, then the Event Log screen will indicate additional logs exist. Refer to “Data Logging” on page 140 for more details. Vector Diagram This screen shows phasors and numeric values for each phase current and phase voltage measurement.
  • Page 172 Default Front Panel Display Screens ION 8000 Series User Guide This screen displays the kWh delivered values for each TOU rate in the previous billing period. PB = Previous Billing period. A billing period is the time between two consecutive meter readings for billing purposes by a utility.

  • Page 173: Test Mode Default Display Screens

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens 53. Active TOU Rate This screen shows which of the valid TOU billing rates is active. 54. Active TOU Season This screen shows which TOU billing season is currently active. 55.

  • Page 175: Test Mode

    TEST Mode This chapter describes your meter’s TEST Mode and explains how to switch from Normal Mode to TEST Mode. In this chapter Introduction ..........174 Switching to TEST Mode .

  • Page 176: Chapter 16 Test Mode

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction TEST Mode is typically used for verifying meter calibration and function. The meter is usually reading data from a test power supply while these functions are performed. Several things to note about TEST Mode: All of the billing quantities that are recorded when the meter is in normal mode will stop accumulating when the meter is switched to TEST Mode —...

  • Page 177: Switching To Test Mode

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Switching to TEST Mode Switching to TEST Mode Place the meter into TEST Mode using the front panel, ION Setup or Vista. The meter’s front panel informs you when the meter is in TEST Mode with a special display screen.

  • Page 178: Using Ion Setup (Hardware-Locked Meter)

    Switching to TEST Mode ION 8000 Series User Guide Click OK. The TEST Mode screen appears and test values are displayed. Click on the tabs to perform various test-related tasks. See the ION Setup online help for more information. Click Close. A dialog box informs you the meter is back in Normal Mode. Using ION Setup (hardware-locked meter) You cannot place a hardware-locked meter in TEST mode using ION software.

  • Page 179: Using Vista (Hardware-Locked Meter)

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Switching to TEST Mode Select the TEST Mode radio button. You will be prompted for the ION Enterprise user password. If meter security is enabled, you will also be prompted for the meter password. Use this screen to view and reset the registers that accumulate real-time data. For more information see the Vista section of the online ION Enterprise Help.

  • Page 180: Changing Test Mode Timeout

    Changing TEST Mode Timeout ION 8000 Series User Guide Changing TEST Mode Timeout If no front panel buttons are pressed, the meter will exit TEST mode after 30 minutes (unless the default TEST mode timeout value has been changed). While in TEST mode, the value on the bottom right of the status bar indicates the amount of time before TEST mode times out.

  • Page 181: Using Designer

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Changing TEST Mode Timeout Set the TEST Mode timeout to the desired time. You can choose from a numeric bounded format or an elapsed interval format. Click SEND to transmit the changes to the meter. Using Designer Follow these steps if you are using Designer: Open Designer and connect to the desired meter.

  • Page 182: Test Mode Default Display Screens

    TEST Mode Default Display Screens ION 8000 Series User Guide TEST Mode Default Display Screens Recall that the values shown in the TEST mode display screens represent different accumulators than those shown in NORM mode (although they perform some of the same basic measurements).

  • Page 183: Resets

    Resets This chapter provides instructions for performing various meter resets. In this chapter Performing a Reset ......... 182 Using the Front Panel .

  • Page 184: Chapter 17 Resets

    Performing a Reset ION 8000 Series User Guide Performing a Reset Resets allow you to clear various accumulated parameters stored by the meter. Be sure to record any important data before performing a meter reset. Using the Front Panel The following resets can be performed via the front panel: Master Reset: deletes most accumulated values and all derived revenue measurements from the meter.

  • Page 185: Parameters Affected By A Master Reset

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Using the Front Panel Remove any anti-tamper sealing device located at the base of the meter. These devices seal the meter cover to the backplate. Turn the plastic cover one-quarter counterclockwise and then pull it off. Using a pin or similar instrument, press and hold the Master Reset button until the “Master Reset in Progress”...

  • Page 186: Performing A Demand Reset From The Front Panel

    Using the Front Panel ION 8000 Series User Guide TEST mode All TEST mode Energy and Demand measurements are set to zero. Performing a Demand Reset from the front panel The Demand Reset switch can be activated with the cover on or off. In most applications, the Demand Reset switch is sealed with an anti-tamper mechanism;...

  • Page 187: Using Ion Setup

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Using ION Setup Using ION Setup Open ION Setup and connect to your meter, using Basic Mode. In the Setup Assistant, navigate to the Verification folder. Select Normal Mode and click Display. Click on various tabs in the Normal Mode dialog box. Three resets are available: Peak Reset, Master Reset and Number of Nines Reset.

  • Page 188: Using Vista

    Using Vista ION 8000 Series User Guide A dialog box informs you when the reset is complete. Using Vista Open your meter in Vista. You can perform several resets from within Vista: Performing a Peak Demand Reset or Master Reset Master reset is not accessible via software in a hardware-locked ION 8000 series meter, whether the meter is in TEST, ALT or NORM mode.

  • Page 189: Alerting

    Alerting ION alerts can send an email or contact a modem, fax, pager, or software in the event of a user-specified condition. These conditions can be changes in relays or power quality problems including surges, sags, swells and outages. This chapter explains how to configure your meter network for alerting. In this chapter Alerting .

  • Page 190: Chapter 18 Alerting

    Alerting ION 8000 Series User Guide Alerting The meter’s Alert module sends an alert whenever its Trigger input is pulsed. You can connect this input to any module that produces a pulse output. You can use modules that monitor alarm conditions such as changes in relay status and power quality problems.

  • Page 191: Remote Site Event Notification

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Alerting via an Alphanumeric Pager Remote Site Event Notification Server or LAN Remote Site Dedicated Alarm informs the Server Modem Alarm Server.exe Alarm Server that a priority message exists Modem Site Server computer receives the alarm Connection Manager...

  • Page 192: Alerting Via A Numeric Pager

    Alerting via a Numeric Pager ION 8000 Series User Guide If an alphanumeric pager is specified as the destination address in the Alert module, then an alphanumeric paging service receives a message from the ION meter. Once the modem at the paging service is contacted, the ION meter transmits the following information: Pager identification number Local time (year, month, date, hours, minutes, seconds)

  • Page 193: Alerting Via Email

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Alerting via Email Alerting via Email For detailed information about setting up your network and building a framework for meter email ION MeterM@il. (MeterM@il) alerts, refer to the technical note If email is specified as the destination address in the Alert module then an email message is sent to any address you specify.
  • Page 195 Setpoints This chapter provides instructions for configuring meter setpoints. In this chapter Introduction ..........194 Configuring Setpoints .

  • Page 196: Chapter 19 Setpoints

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction The Relative Setpoint module provides extensive control, secondary protection, and analysis capabilities by allowing you to initiate an action in response to a specific condition. It is particularly useful for performing actions based on differences between a value (e.g.
  • Page 197 ION 8000 Series User Guide Relative Setpoint Module Settings Relative Setpoint Module Settings The Relative Setpoint modules monitor the following for “over” conditions: phase current, kW demand, and voltage unbalance. Module Label Description Relative Setpoint 1 Over KW sd When active, this annunciates when the total kW SWDemand exceeds a specified amount. Relative Setpoint 2 Over I a When active, this annunciates when the current on phase A exceeds a specified amount.
  • Page 199 Power Availability The ION 8400 and ION 8500 meters come pre-configured with a power availability framework that provides reliability measurements using “number of nines” calculations. While the Availability Framework is pre-configured, the operation of this framework requires the correct configuration of the Sag/Swell module according to your meter’s power supply and operating ranges. ION Reference See “Sag/Swell Module Configuration”...

  • Page 200: Chapter 20 Power Availability

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Power availability predicts, based on historical data, the probability that a specific power system will be functioning in its correct state at some point in the future. The availability calculation measures the time that power was available at the meter’s monitoring point.

  • Page 201: Availability On The Meter Front Panel

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Availability on the Meter Front Panel Availability on the Meter Front Panel The following power availability values display on the meter’s front panel, and are viewable in the Vista™ component of ION Enterprise™ or ION Setup™ software: Number of Nines: the number of consecutive nines that appear in the most- significant digits of the availability value (e.g.

  • Page 202: Sag/Swell Module Configuration

    Sag/Swell Module Configuration ION 8000 Series User Guide An auxiliary powered meter is used for applications that require a highly accurate measurement of power system downtime. Sag/Swell Module Configuration Your meter’s power availability framework requires that the Sag/Swell module be configured to the limits of your meter’s power supply specification.

  • Page 203: Using Vista

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Resetting and Pausing Power Availability In the Power Quality screen, click the button labeled “# of 9s Reset” to reset availability calculations. Provide a password (if requested), and click OK. Using Vista With Vista software, you can manually reset availability calculations. A meter is typically reset after installation to ensure valid time counts.

  • Page 204: Pausing Availability

    Resetting and Pausing Power Availability ION 8000 Series User Guide Pausing Availability The availability framework allows a user to temporarily pause the meter uptime counter and ignore any meter downtime and disturbance time. This allows a user to decommission the meter without affecting the availability statistics. Availability statistics are also paused when the Availability framework is “turned off.”...

  • Page 205: Detailed Behavior

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Detailed Behavior Detailed Behavior The Availability framework measures Disturbance time from the Sag/Swell module, Uptime from a counter module and meter Downtime from the Diagnostics module. Meter Downtime is added to the Uptime count to provide the total time of observation.

  • Page 206: Terminology

    Detailed Behavior ION 8000 Series User Guide Voltage Disturbance Duration: the total number of seconds that the voltage was outside the envelope determined by the Sag/Swell module. If several sags or swells occur during one second, only the last one counts toward the total. The Sag/Swell module settings may be used to control the voltage tolerance.
  • Page 207 Reports This chapter provides instructions for viewing various meter reports and logs. In this chapter Introduction ..........206 Viewing Meter Logs .

  • Page 208: Chapter 21 Reports

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction Accumulated meter values are saved in logs. These logs are acquired by your energy management software (ION Enterprise or third-party) and saved in its database for analysis and reporting. The Reporter component of ION Enterprise is a database reporting application that lets you define, generate, and manage comprehensive reports based on the information in your system database.
  • Page 209 ION 8000 Series User Guide Viewing Meter Logs Select one of the logs or comparisons in the list and click Display to view the associated log. Below is an example of an Events Log. You can view, save or print the log. Click Close to exit. Chapter 21 - Reports Page 207...
  • Page 210 Viewing Meter Logs ION 8000 Series User Guide Using Vista Open your meter in Vista and click on the various tabs available. Click a grouping object to view the associated logs. The following logs are available in Vista: Volts/Amps tab: Meter Events Voltage Current...
  • Page 211 Theory of Operation Used to monitor electric power networks, service entrances and substations, the ION 8000 series is the most advanced energy meter available today. It has expanded power quality analysis and compliance reporting to quickly characterize power. Enhancements include transient capture, an increased sampling rate, additional harmonics depth, and more memory.

  • Page 212: Chapter 22 Theory Of Operation

    Meter Components ION 8000 Series User Guide Meter Components The ION 8000 series meter contains a variety of components, including the following printed circuit boards (PCBs): Analog CPU (central processing unit) Communications Power supply filter Power supply switcher Display Signal flow between the major components on each board is outlined in the following block diagram: Power Supply (Filter/Switcher) Board Phase Voltage Input Signals...

  • Page 213: Major Components Of The Pcb Boards

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Major Components of the PCB Boards Major Components of the PCB Boards The following sections list the major components of the meter’s various printed circuit boards. CPU Board Motorola Power PC 821 micro controller 8 Mb of DRAM (dynamic random access) memory 8 Mb of flash memory Connectors to other circuit boards BACKPLANE...

  • Page 214: Analog Board

    Major Components of the PCB Boards ION 8000 Series User Guide Analog Board Three analog to digital converters Gain switching circuitry to ensure measurement from the optimal, unsaturated gain channel DSP (digital signal processor) microprocessor SRAM (static random access memory) for use by DSP Connector interface to the CPU board Bus transceiver Buffers to manage DMA for data transfer to main processor Measurement PCB...

  • Page 215: Communications Board

    A = TRANSORB CONNECTOR ETHERNET Y = CRYSTAL Y = CRYSTAL TRANSCEIVER Q = TRANSISTOR Q = TRANSISTOR TRANSCEIVER LOGIC CRYSTAL OPTOCOUPLERS R28 R24 POWER MEASUREMENT LTD POWER MEASUREMENT LTD 14000-0060 DC/DC CONVERTOR MODEM GROUND GROUND PTC3 PTC4 OVERCURRENT PTC1 PTC2...

  • Page 216: Power Supply Filter Board

    Major Components of the PCB Boards ION 8000 Series User Guide Power Supply Filter Board Primary energy storage capacitors Secondary energy storage capacitors EMI (electromagnetic interface) suppression capacitors EMI chokes Time delay inrush relay Three-phase line connector High voltage output drive and relay connector FILTER/RECTIFIER/ENERGY STORAGE BOARD LEGEND...

  • Page 217: Power Supply Switcher Board

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Major Components of the PCB Boards Power Supply Switcher Board High voltage startup MOSFET (metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) Output filter capacitors Power supply output connector Fly-back rectifier Fly-back switching/isolation transformer Switch-mode supply controller High voltage MOSFET switch Energy management micro-controller High-side linear regulators Connector interface to CPU board...

  • Page 218: Display Board

    Connector to CPU board DISPLAY PCB LEGEND R = RESISTOR R = RESISTOR C = CAPACITOR C = CAPACITOR POWER MEASUREMENT LTD. POWER MEASUREMENT LTD. L = INDUCTOR DISPLAY CONNECTOR PART# 14000-0057 U = IC U = IC D,Q = DIODE...
  • Page 219 Verifying Accuracy All ION 8000 series meters are tested and verified at the factory according to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards; however, before a new revenue meter is installed it is important to perform a final accuracy verification. ION meters are digital and do not require calibration, only verification of their accuracy.

  • Page 220: Chapter 23 Verifying Accuracy

    Introduction ION 8000 Series User Guide Introduction The revenue-accurate ION meter is digital and therefore needs no servicing. It is tested for accuracy at the factory and remains accurate for the life of the meter. In contrast, electro-mechanical meters need mechanical adjustment before installation and periodic calibration thereafter.

  • Page 221: Using Test Mode

    ION 8000 Series User Guide Using TEST Mode Ensure the accuracy and precision of any measurement equipment you use (i.e. voltmeters, ammeters, power factor meters). Using TEST Mode When the meter is in TEST mode it does not accumulate billable quantities. The test measurements collected by the meter are sent to different registers so that the billing quantities are not changed.

  • Page 222: Test Settings

    Test Settings ION 8000 Series User Guide Align the infrared sensor on the standard test bench armature over the appropriate front panel LED pulser. If the outer cover is still on the meter, align the meter sensor slightly off-perpendicular to the LEDs. This reduces reflections from the outer cover.
  • Page 223 ION 8000 Series User Guide Test Settings Select the LED Pulsing screen. Edit the kWh and kVARh values as desired. Changing the LED pulse rate in Designer Open the meter using Designer software and double-click the Pulse Frequency folder in Energy Pulsing Setup. Right-click the Calibration Pulser module you want to modify.

  • Page 224: Test Points (Standard, Low And Ecr Current Meters)

    Test Settings ION 8000 Series User Guide Test Points (Standard, Low and ECR Current Meters) It is recommended that the Extended Current Range (ECR) meter be tested at Full, Light and ECR Light Loads. Watt-hour test points Rated test current is It is common practice to test these Watt-hour test points: found on WATT...
  • Page 226 MRP: 70000-0193-01 Revision Date: November 15, 2004...

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