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Page 3 Electro Industries/GaugeTech. © 2018 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Nexus® is a registered trademark of Electro Industries/GaugeTech. The distinctive shape, style and overall appearance of the Nexus® 1500+ meter is a trademark of Electro Industries/GaugeTech. Communicator EXT...
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Page 5: Customer Service And Support
516-334-0870 or fax 516-338-4741. Product Warranty Electro Industries/GaugeTech warrants all products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four years from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, we will, at our option, either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective.
Page 6: Use Of Product For Protection
Statement of Calibration Our instruments are inspected and tested in accordance with specifications published by Electro Industries/GaugeTech. The accuracy and a calibration of our instruments are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology through equipment that is calibrated at planned intervals by comparison to certified standards.
Page 7: About Electro Industries/Gaugetech (Eig)
GaugeTech changed the face of power monitoring forever with its first breakthrough innovation: an affordable, easy-to-use AC power meter. More than forty years since its founding, Electro Industries/GaugeTech, the leader in power monitoring and control, continues to revolutionize the industry with the highest quality, cutting edge power monitoring and control technology on the market today.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Product Warranty iii Use of Product for Protection iv Statement of Calibration iv Disclaimer iv Safety Symbols iv About Electro Industries/GaugeTech (EIG) v 1:Three-Phase Power Measurement 1-1 1.1: Three-Phase System Configurations 1-1 1.1.1: Wye Connection 1-1 1.1.2: Delta Connection 1-4 1.1.3: Blondel’s Theorem and Three Phase Measurement 1-6...
Page 10 4.5.2: Wiring the Vaux Input 4-9 4.5.3: Ground Connections 4-9 4.5.4: Current Inputs 4-10 4.5.4.1: Wiring the Current Inputs 4-10 4.5.4.2: Isolating a CT Connection Reversal 4-11 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-2 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 11 5.11: Time Synchronization Alternatives 5-13 6: Using the Touch Screen Display 6-1 6.1: Introduction 6-1 6.2: Fixed System Screens 6-1 6.3: Dynamic Screens 6-10 7.1: Introduction 7-1 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-3 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 12 10.2.1: Flicker Theory of Operation 10-2 10.2.1: Summary 10-4 10.3: EN 50160/IEC 61000-4-30 Setting for the Nexus® 1500+ Meter 10-6 11: Using the I/O Options 11-1 11.1: Overview 11-1 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-4 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 13 11.8.6.1: Overview 11-23 11.8.6.2: Normal Mode 11-23 11.8.7: Digital Dry Contact Relay Output (Form C) Module 11-24 11.8.7.1: Overview 11-25 11.8.7.2: Communication 11-25 11.8.7.3: Normal Mode 11-25 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-5 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 14 12.5: Test Mode Restrictions 12-15 A: Installing the USB Virtual Comm Port A-1 A.1: Introduction A-1 A.2: Installing the Virtual Port's Driver A-1 A.3: Connecting to the Virtual Port A-3 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-6 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 15 C.1.7: Commercial Tools for IEC 61850 Implementation C-18 C.2: Using the Nexus® 1500+ Meter’s IEC 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server C-19 C.2.1: Overview C-19 C.2.2: Configuring the IEC 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server C-21 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-7 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 16 D.6.3.1: Retrieving a Meter Reading D-21 D.6.3.2: Retrieving Traps D-25 D.6.3.3: Displaying All MIBs (“Walking the MIBs) D-26 D.6.3.4: Reading from and Writing to the EIG SNMP File D-28 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 TOC-8 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 17: 1:Three-Phase Power Measurement
This leads to common voltages of 208/ 120 and 480/277 (where the first number represents the phase-to-phase voltage and the second number represents the phase-to-ground voltage). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 18 A phasor diagram for the typical connected voltages and currents is shown in Figure 1.2. Figure 1.2: Phasor Diagram Showing Three-phase Voltages and Currents Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 19 The transformer is the best place to determine the circuit connection type because this is a location where the voltage reference to ground can be conclusively identified. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 20: 2: Delta Connection
In many delta services, one corner of the delta is grounded. This means the phase to ground voltage will be zero for one phase and will be full phase-to-phase voltage for the other two phases. This is done for protective purposes. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 21 208 volts on the third phase. Figure 1.5 shows the phasor diagram for the voltages in a three-phase, four-wire delta system. Figure 1.5: Phasor Diagram Showing Three-phase Four-Wire Delta-Connected System Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 22: 3: Blondel's Theorem And Three Phase Measurement
The difference in modern meters is that the digital meter measures each phase volt- age and current and calculates the single-phase power for each phase. The meter then sums the three phase powers to a single three-phase reading. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 23 Kirchhoff's Law and it is not necessary to measure it. This fact leads us to the conclu- sion of Blondel's Theorem- that we only need to measure the power in three of the four wires if they are connected by a common node. In the circuit of Figure 1.6 we Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 24: Power, Energy And Demand
The data from Figure 1.7 is reproduced in Table 2 to illustrate the calculation of energy. Since the time increment of the measurement is one minute and since we specified that the load is constant over that minute, we can convert the power reading Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 25 1/ 60 (converting the time base from minutes to hours). Time (minutes) Figure 1.7: Power Use over Time Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 26 15-minute interval. To convert the reading to a demand value, it must be normalized to a 60-minute interval. If the pattern were repeated for an additional three 15-minute intervals the total energy would be four times the measured value or Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 27 Figure 1.8: Energy Use and Demand As can be seen from this example, it is important to recognize the relationships between power, energy and demand in order to control loads effectively or to monitor use correctly. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 1-11...
Page 28: Reactive Energy And Power Factor
When the quadrature current lags the voltage the load is requiring both real power (watts) and reactive power (VARs). When the quadrature current leads the voltage the load is requiring real power (watts) but is delivering reactive Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 29 Displacement power factor is calculated using the following equation: Displacement PF  where  is the angle between the voltage and the current (see Fig. 1.9). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 1-13 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 30: Harmonic Distortion
Figure 1.11 shows a current waveform with a slight amount of harmonic distortion. The waveform is still periodic and is fluctuating at the normal 60 Hz frequency. However, the waveform is not a smooth sinusoidal form as seen in Figure 1.10. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 31 3rd harmonic 5th harmonic – 500 7th harmonic Total fundamental Figure 1.12: Waveforms of the Harmonics Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 1-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 32 It is common in advanced meters to perform a function commonly referred to as waveform capture. Waveform capture is the ability of a meter to capture a present picture of the voltage or current waveform for viewing and harmonic analysis. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 33: Power Quality
In his book Power Quality Primer, Barry Kennedy provided information on different types of power quality problems. Some of that information is summarized in Table 1.3. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 1-17...
Page 34 If a power quality problem is suspected, it is generally wise to consult a power quality professional for assistance in defining the cause and possible solutions to the problem. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 1-18...
Page 35: 2: Nexus 1500+ Meter Overview
Mode (see Chapter 12: Test Mode, on page 12-1, for detailed information). • Offers a perpetual calendar and multiple tiered rates for TOU calculation (see Chapter 8: Time of Use Function, on page 8-1, for detailed information). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 36 4 Analog Input modules. NOTE: See Chapter 11 for detailed information on the I/O options. • Logging of Modbus slave devices for RTU concentrator functions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 37 9-1 and Appendix D: Using SNMP, on page D-1). • 1 cycle high-speed updates and programmable updates from 2 - 20 cycles RMS, that are available for Control applications. • Multiple time synchronization options. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 38: Dnp V3.00 Level
For complete details, download the Nexus® 1252/1262/1272/1500/1500+ DNP User manual from EIG’s website: www.electroind.com/dl_page_nexus-meters.html. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 39: V-Switch™ Key Technology
To enable the key, follow these steps: a. Open Communicator EXT software. b. Power up your Nexus® meter. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 40 Enter the upgrade key provided by EIG. f. Click Update. The V-Switch key is enabled and the meter is reset. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 41: Measurements And Calculations
Root Mean Square (RMS) of Line Voltages: N = number of samples For Wye: x, y= a,b or b,c or c,a     Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 42 For Wye: x = an, bn, cn ∑ • Apparent Power (VA) per phase: For Wye: x = an, bn, cn Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 43   Reactive Power (VAR) Total: N = number of samples For Wye: – Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 44 For Wye: x = a,b,c,T For Delta: x = T Watt  Phase Angles:      Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 45 VAR hour (VARh): N = number of samples   VARh 3600  sec hr Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 46 Current Imbalance: N = number of samples; n = sample number TDD: N = number of samples; n = sample number; h = harmonic order For Wye: x = V For Delta: x = v Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-12...
Page 47 12:10-12:15, etc.). Further, every 5 minutes, the subinterval averages are averaged in groups of 3 (12:00. 12:05, 12:10, 12:15. etc.) to produce a fifteen (5x3) minute average every 5 minutes (rolling (sliding) every 5 minutes) (11:55-12:10, 12:00- 12:15, etc.). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-13...
Page 48 The proportioning of new to previous is programmable, set by an averaging interval. The averaging interval represents a 90% change in thermal demand to a step change in power. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-14...
Page 49: Meter Specifications
3 Pin 0.300" Pluggable Terminal Block Torque: 3.5 Lb-In AWG#12-18, Solid or Stranded NOTE: Branch circuit protection size should be 15 A. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 50 5 A Nominal, 20 A Maximum Burden: 0.008 VA Per Phase Max at 20 A Pickup Current: 0.1% of nominal Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-16 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 51 Isolation All Inputs to Outputs are isolated to 2500 VAC. Environmental Rating Operating: (-20 to +70) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-17 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 52 8 Bit, No Parity Mechanical Parameters Dimensions: see Chapter 3: Hardware Installation, on page 3-1. Weight: 3.9 lbs Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 53: Accuracy
1 – U (measured value), U (nominal voltage range). 2 - U (declared input voltage): value obtained from the declared supply voltage by a transducer ratio. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-19 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 54 High Speed readings update rate to 6 cycles @ 60 Hz or 5 cycles @ 50 Hz. See Chap- ter 11 in the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-20...
Page 55: Standards Compliance
IEC 62052-11 - General Requirements IEC 62053-22 - 0.2% Accuracy IEC/CISPR 14-1 - Continuous EM Disturbance UL Listing: UL/CUL, File Number E250818 REACH/RoHS Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 2-21 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
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Page 57: 3: Hardware Installation
(see Chapter 6 for instructions). To clean the unit, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. 3.2: Meter and Panel Cut-out Dimensions Figure 3.1: Meter Dimensions (Front) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 58 3: Hardware Installation Meter Top View Meter Side View Figure 3.2: Meter Dimensions (Top and Side) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 59 Octagonal Cutout Octagonal Cutout 7.63”/19.38cm *0.50”/1.27cm Rectangular Cutout 7.63”/19.38cm Figure 3.3: Optional Panel Cutout Dimensions - Horizontal Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 60 See the figures, below. 4.56”/11.58cm 4.56”/11.58cm Octagonal Cutout Rectangular Cutout Figure 3.4: Optional Panel Cutout Dimensions - Vertical Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 61: Mounting Instructions
5. Tighten the panel mounting screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Do not over- tighten. Maximum installation torque is 3.5 Lb-In. NOTE: If necessary, replacement mounting brackets (Part number E145316) may be purchased from EIG. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 62 3: Hardware Installation Mounting Bracket Panel Mounting Screw Figure 3.4: Mounting the Meter Horizontally Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 63 3: Hardware Installation Mounting Bracket Panel Mounting Screw Figure 3.5: Mounting the Meter Vertically Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 64: Replacing The Meter's Battery
(2 per card) Flat head screws connected to front panel (8 total) Figure 3.6: Location of Meter Screws Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 65 Figure 3.7: Inside of Meter Showing the Digital Board Insulator 5. Remove the two Phillips pan screws used to mount the digital board on the front panel. See Figure 3.7 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 66 6. With one hand on the front panel and the other on the digital board, carefully sep- arate the front panel from the digital board.See Figures 3.8 and 3.9. Figure 3.8: Holding the Front Panel and Digital Board Figure 3.9: Separating the Front Panel from the Digital Board Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 3-10...
Page 67 Coin Size Battery), first slide the battery insertion tool under the battery between the negative pole of the battery and the battery holder. See Figure 3.11. Figure 3.11: Positioning the Battery Insertion Tool Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 3-11...
Page 68 10. Dispose of the battery properly. 11. Slide the battery insertion tool between the positive (+) tab and the negative tab (NEG) of the battery holder. See Figure 3.13. Figure 3.13: Placement of Battery Insertion Tool Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 3-12...
Page 69 13. Using a gloved hand and observing the correct battery polarity (plus (+) side up), gently slide the battery under the Positive (+) tab. Push the battery all the way into the battery holder. See Figure 3.15. Figure 3.15: Inserting the Battery Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 3-13...
Page 70 Once fully seated, secure the main digital board to the front panel using two pan head screws. See Figure 3.17. Figure 3.17: Aligning the Digital Board and the Front Panel Board Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 3-14...
Page 71 Step 1. 19. Check that all screws are tight and that no extra hardware is left over. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
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Page 73: 4: Electrical Installation
The CTs shall be Approved or Certified and rated for the current of the meter used. Branch circuit protection size should be 15 amps. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 74 HIPOT/diélectrique, une sortie, une entrée ou un terminal de réseau. EIG nécessite l'utilisation de les fusibles pour les fils de tension et alimentations élec- triques, ainsi que des coupe-circuits pour prévenir les tensions dangereuses ou Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 75 THE EQUIPMENT. IMPORTANT! SI L'ÉQUIPEMENT EST UTILISÉ D'UNE FAÇON NON SPÉCIFIÉE PAR LE FABRICANT, LA PROTECTION FOURNIE PAR L'ÉQUI- PEMENT PEUT ÊTRE ENDOMMAGÉE. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 76 FINALE DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT OU L'INSTALLATION. L'INTERRUPTEUR DOIT ÊTRE DANS UNE PROXIMITÉ PROCHE DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT ET A LA PORTÉE DE L'OPÉRATEUR. L'INTERRUPTEUR DOIT AVOIR LA MENTION DÉBRANCHE- MENT DE L'APPAREIL POUR L'ÉQUIPEMENT. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 77: Installing Current Transformer Sensors Terminated To Meter
Chapter 5. NOTE: For sustained loads greater than 10 A, use pass through wiring method (Sec- tion 4.3), using 10 AWG wire. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 78: Installing Current Transformer Sensors With No Meter Termination (Pass Through)
Close-up of CT openings Figure 4.2: Pass Through Wire Electrical Connection NOTE: For sustained loads greater than 10 A, use 10 AWG wire. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 79: Quick Connect Crimp-On Terminations
Figure 4.3: Quick Connect Electrical Connection NOTE: For sustained loads greater that 10 amps, use pass through wiring method (Section 4.3), using 10 AWG wire. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 80: Nexus® 1500+ Meter's Monitored Inputs
Inputs Outputs Figure 4.4: Voltage and Power Supply Connections, Current Connections, RS485, Pulse Outputs, IRIG-B, 10/100BaseT Ethernet, High-Speed Inputs, Fiber Optic Connection, and Relay Outputs Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 81: 1: Voltage Inputs
4.5.3: Ground Connections The meter's PE GND terminal should be connected directly to the installation's protec- tive earth ground. Use AWG#12/2.5mm wire for this connection. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 82: 4: Current Inputs
CTs are facing when clamped around the conductors. Although shorting blocks are not required for proper meter operation, EIG recommends using shorting blocks to allow removal of the Nexus® 1500+ meter from an energized circuit, if necessary. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-10...
Page 83: 2: Isolating A Ct Connection Reversal
115AC, D2 high-voltage, and D low-voltage. CAUTION: The power supply connections vary depending on the power supply Option being used. CAREFULLY follow the instructions and drawings in Sections 4.5.5.1-4.5.5.3 for proper wiring. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-11...
Page 84: 1: 115Ac Power Supply
2. Connect the neutral supply wire to the N(-) terminal. 3. Connect earth ground to the PE GND terminal. Use a 4 Amp Slo-Blo fuse on the power supply, for example, UL approved Littelfuse part number FLQ4. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-12...
Page 85: 2: D2 High-Voltage Power Supply
2. Connect the neutral supply wire to the N- terminal. 3. Connect earth ground to the PE GND terminal. Use a 4 Amp Slo-Blo fuse on the power supply, for example, UL approved Littelfuse part number FLQ4. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-13...
Page 86: 3: D Low-Voltage Power Supply
2. Connect the positive voltage to the V(+) terminal. 3. Connect earth ground to the PE GND terminal. Use a 4 Amp Slo-Blo fuse on the power supply, for example, UL approved Littelfuse part number FLQ4. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-14...
Page 87: Wiring Diagrams
3W Open 0, Direct 2 Element 4.10 Delta Connect *With optional CT for current measurement only. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 88 Figure 4.5: 4-Wire Wye or Delta***, 3 Element Direct Connect with 4 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. ** Optional CT for current measurement only. *** Typically used with Wye system (see 2 Element Delta wiring diagrams). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-16...
Page 89 Figure 4.6: 4-Wire Wye or Delta***, 3-Element with 3 PTs and 4 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. ** Optional CT for current measurement only. *** Typically used with Wye system (see 2 Element Delta wiring diagrams). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-17...
Page 90 Vaux Earth Ground Fuses 2 x 0.1A Figure 4.7: 4-Wire Wye, 2.5-Element with 2 PTs and 3 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 91 Ground Vaux Fuses 2 x 0.1A Figure 4.8: 4-Wire Wye, 2.5-Element Direct Connect with 3 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-19 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 92 Fuses 3 x 0.1A Figure 4.9: 3-Wire, 2-Element Open Delta** with 2 PTs and 2 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. ** Typically used for Delta systems. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-20 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 93 Fuses 3 x 0.1A Figure 4.10: 3-Wire, 2-Element Open Delta** Direct Voltage with 2 CTs * See Section 4.5.2. ** Typically used for Delta systems. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 4-21 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
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Page 95: 5: Communication Wiring
The optional second Ethernet connection for the Nexus® 1500+ meter consists of either an RJ45 (NTRJ) or a Fiber Optic (NTFO) Communication card. See Chapter 11 for details. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 96: Ansi Optical Port
A7Z Instructions: One end of the magnetic interface simply snaps onto the optical port; the magnet keeps it in place. The other end is an RS232 connection. Insert that end into a 9-pin Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 97: Usb Connection
• The maximum length of the USB cable is 5 meters. Greater lengths require hubs or active extension cables (active repeaters). Figure 5.2: USB Type B Plug Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 98: Rs485 Connections
• Establish point-to-point configurations for each device on a RS485 bus: connect (+) terminals to (+) terminals; connect (-) terminals to (-) terminals. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 99 Twisted pair, shielded (SH) cable Earth Connection, preferably at single location Figure 5.4: RS485 Daisy Chain Connection Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 100: 1: Using The Unicom 2500
The part number is E145350 and it can be ordered from the EIG web store: www.electroind.com/product/ e145350-rs485-4-wire-to-2-wire-cable/ Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 101 HD and "TX+" terminals with a jumper wire to make the "+" terminal. See the figure on the right for the Unicom 2500’s settings. The Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 102: Remote Communication With Rs485
(Not required if Modem Manger is used) RS232 to RS485 Converter (Modem Manager Recommended) Figure 5.7: Remote Communication Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 103: Programming Modems For Remote Communication
• Set modem to ignore DTR Signal. This is necessary for the Nexus® meter, to insure connection with originate modem. • Set modem to disable Flow Control. The Nexus® meter’s RS232 communication does not support this feature. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 104: Selected Modem Strings
Communicator EXT . Refer to the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT User Manual for instructions on programming these features. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 5-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 105: Irig-B Connections
Set Time Settings for the meter being installed. 1. From the Communicator EXT Device Profile menu: a. Click General Settings>Time Settings>one of the Time Settings lines to open the Time Settings screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 5-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 106 Signal Generating Device Figure 5.9: IRIG-B Communication NOTE: Please make sure that the selected clock can drive the amount of wired loads. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 5-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 107: Time Synchronization Alternatives
• All Nexus® meters are equipped with Line Frequency Clock Synchronization, which may be enabled or disabled for use instead of IRIG-B. If Line Frequency Clock Synchronization is enabled and power is lost, the internal clock takes over at the precise moment power is lost. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 5-13...
Page 108 • MV90: can synchronize time on retrievals in the form of a time stamp; refer to the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual (HHF Converter) for more MV-90 details. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 5-14 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 109: 6: Using The Touch Screen Display
2 seconds. Button 2. Press the "i" button at the top of the Dynamic screen within ten seconds of pressing the Backlight button. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 110 • Current range (The current range class of the meter) See the example screen on the right. The Back button returns you to the initial Fixed System screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 111 • Option card Slot 3 settings • Option card Slot 4 settings See the example screen on the right. The Back button returns you to the initial Fixed System screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 112: Electro Industries/Gaugetech
• Ethernet port link state See the example screen on the right. The Back button returns you to the initial Fixed System screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 113: Electro Industries/Gaugetech
See the example screen on the right. See page 6-1 for instructions on accessing Touch Screen Calibration. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 114 This diagnostic information lets the user know when the drive may wear out and need to be replaced or the meter be de-commissioned. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 115 This information is only useful for trouble- shooting or de-bugging purposes. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 116 • Sync process timeout in seconds • Sync rate in minutes • SNTP server(s) IP address • Server errors • Current server Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 117 • Trap events See Appendix D for details on the meter’s SNMP implementation. Test Mode See Chapter 12 for instructions on using Test Mode. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 118: Dynamic Screens
Dynamic screens that are in scroll mode. Touch the button of the screen you want to access. Each of the screens is described in the following sections. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 119 • Real time volts AN/BN/CN/AB/BC/ • Maximum volts AN/BN/CN/AB/BC/ • Minimum volts AN/BN/CN/AB/BC/ Touch PH-N, PH-PH or PH-E to view details of Phase-to-Neutral, Phase-to-Phase or Phase-to-Earth readings. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 120 Delta wiring, the field is displayed with N/A. See the example screens on the right. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 121 •Touch Next/Previous arrows to go to Current Reading A-B-C and Voltage Reading PH- •Touch the Home button to go to the Dynamic Home screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-13 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 122 Voltage Reading PH-N and Voltage Reading PH-PH. •Touch the Home button to go to the Dynamic Home screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-14 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 123 Maximum +Watt/+VAR/CoIn VAR • Predictive Rolling (Sliding) Window Maximum +Watt/+VAR/CoIn VAR Touch R/T to view the Real Time Power screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 124 • Coincident Demand - click the button at the bottom of the screen to view. • Cumulative Demand - click the button at the bottom of the screen to view. Touch Peak Demand to view the Register Peak Demand screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 125 • Phase/Mag button shows the phase/magnitude of: • Phase angle or magnitude Van/bn/cn • Phase angle or magnitude Ia/b/c • Phase angle or magnitude Vab/bc/ca Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-17 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 126 • KFactor • Frequency Touch Spectrum to see the Harmonic Spectrum Analysis screen for the channel. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 127 • Frequency • Base voltage • Voltage readings Touch PST (Short Term) or PLT (Long Term) to view other flicker screens. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-19 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 128 If a valid password is entered, the requested Flicker action takes place; otherwise a message displays, indicating that the password is invalid. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-20 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 129 1. Touch the box(es) to select the Reset you want to perform. 2. Touch Reset. All boxes are unchecked after a reset is performed and a check mark is displayed next to each item that was reset. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 130 NOTES: • The active channel appears at the lower right of the display. • Data from the previously active channel is lost if the channel is changed. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-22 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 131 If a valid pass- word is entered, the Trend graphic/ Tables are displayed; otherwise a message displays, indicating that the password is invalid. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-23 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 132 • Backlight: the number of minutes after use that the display's back- light turns off. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-24 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 133 Address, Mode) Touch Next/Prev to go to the Network Setting/Display Setting screens. NEXUS® Network Communication Settings: Use the following fields to configure the meter's Network settings: Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 6-25 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 134 • Slots - Select Slot 3, Slot 4, or Built In to see the digital inputs for those options. Note that you will only see the buttons for slots 3 and 4 if there is a digital input board installed in that slot. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 135: Introduction
Ownership may change at the midway point of a transmission line where there are no substation facilities. In this case, power metering must again be compensated. This condition is shown in Figure 7.2. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 136     ----------------------------- --------------------------- - %LFWE %LWCU     TotalTransformerLoss TransformerFullScale Vnominal Inominal Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 137: Nexus® 1500+ Meter's Transformer Loss Compensation
• Performs bidirectional loss compensation. • Requires no additional wiring; the compensation occurs internally. • Imposes no additional electrical burden when performing loss compensation. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 138 Refer to Appendix B in the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instruc- tions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 139: 1: Loss Compensation In Three Element Installations
Part of the process of calculating the loss compensation percentages is converting the transformer loss values based on the transformer ratings to the base used by the meter. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 140 As a result, we know that: • Number of metering elements = 3 • Meter nominal voltage = 120 Volts • Meter nominal current = 5 Amps Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 141: 1: Three-Element Loss Compensation Worksheet
Full Load Loss 3. Enter 3-Phase or 1-Phase values. • If 3-Phase values are entered, calculate 1-Phase values by dividing the 3-Phase values by three. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 142 Phase-to-Neutral Voltage and multiplying by 1000. Instrument Transformers Numerator Denominator Multiplier Potential Transformers Current Transformers Power Multiplier [(PT Multiplier) x (CT Multiplier)] Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 143 Transformer Current by their respective Multiplier. e. The Meter/Trf values for Voltage and Current are obtained by dividing the Meter Nominal by the Trf IT Sec. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 144 VAR (kVAR) Full Load Loss Current ٨2 Watts (kW) Full Load Loss Current ٨2 VAR (kVAR) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 7-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 145 Enter Value at Meter Nominal from Normalize Losses (step 11). b. Enter Meter Nominal kVA from previous calculation (step 12). c. Calculate % Loss at Meter Nominal by dividing Value at Meter Nominal by Meter Nominal kVA and multiplying by 100. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 7-11...
Page 146 Communicator EXT software. Refer to Appendix B of the Commu- nicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for additional instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 7-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 147: 8: Time Of Use Function
See Chapter 15 of the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for details on programming the Nexus® 1500+ meter's TOU profile and retrieving TOU data. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 148 8am-5:59pm 6pm-7:59pm 8pm-11:59pm Usage Bins (Rates) Off Peak On Peak Shoulder Peak Figure 8.1: Time of Use Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 149: The Nexus® 1500+ Meter's Tou Profile
“buckets” are cleared. See Chapter 15 of the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions on updating the TOU profile. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 150: Daylight Savings And Demand
Energy Settings>Cumulative Demand Type and select Block or Rolling Window Average. See Chapter 11 of the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT User Manual for instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 151: 9: Network Communications
• Communicates using the industry-standard Modbus/TCP and DNP LAN/WAN protocols, and with V-Switch Key 2 and above, IEC 61850 Protocol. It also supports SNMP (see Appendix D: Using SNMP, on page D-1). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 152: Specifications
Set the IP Address using the following steps: (Refer to the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for more detailed instructions.) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 153 Protocol: Modbus TCP d. Click the Connect button at the bottom of the screen. Communicator EXT software connects to the meter via the network. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 154: Total Web Solutions
- see Chapter 6 in the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT User Manual for instructions on setting up Total Web Solutions and customizing webpages. Following is information on accessing the default webpages. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 155: 1: Viewing Webpages
2. Type the Ethernet Card’s IP address in the address bar, preceded by “http://”. For example: http://10.0.0.1 3. You will see the Volts/Amps webpage shown below. It shows voltage and current readings. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 156 4. To view power and Energy readings, click Power/Energy on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Scroll to see all of the informa- tion. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 157 9: Network Communications 5. To view power quality information, click Power Quality on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 158 9: Network Communications 6. To view pulse accumulation data, click Pulse Accumulation on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 159 9: Network Communications 7. To view Inputs data, click Inputs on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 160 9: Network Communications 8. To view general meter information, click Meter Information on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 161 9: Network Communications 9. To view alarm/email information, click Emails on the left side of the webpage. You will see the webpage shown below. Scroll to see all of the information. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 162 You will see the webpage shown below. This page lists the available diag- nostic information - click on any of the listed items to view its webpage. The Diag- nostic webpages are shown on the following pages. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 163 9: Network Communications System Webpage This webpage displays System status information: Number of Device Starts, Last Device Profile Change, Status Codes, etc. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-13 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 164 9: Network Communications Firmware Webpage This webpage displays the Firmware version information. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-14 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 165 9: Network Communications Memory Webpage This webpage displays Memory information: amount of free space, Flash status, etc. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 166 This webpage displays status information for the meter’s processors. If you are performing Diagnostic tests and want to clear error codes in between, use the Reset COMM Processor Statistics button at the bottom of the webpage. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 167 This webpage displays status information for the Ethernet I/O card: packets in and out and error information. If you are performing Diagnostic tests and want to clear error codes in between, use the Reset Network Statistics button at the bottom of the webpage. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-17...
Page 168 9: Network Communications Ethernet Hardware Webpage This webpage displays information about the meter’s Ethernet Hardware. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 169 This webpage displays communication information for the meter’s Modbus ports. If you are performing Diagnostic tests and want to clear error codes in between, use the Reset Modbus Communication Statistics button at the bottom of the webpage. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 170 9: Network Communications Modbus TCP Server Webpage This webpage displays information for the meter’s Modbus TCP server. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-20 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 171 9: Network Communications Web Server Webpage This webpage displays information for the meter’s Web server. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-21 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 172 9: Network Communications FTP Server Webpage This webpage displays information for the meter’s FTP server: total allowed and total used connections; maximum amount and available amount of file allocation. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-22 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 173 9: Network Communications DNP LAN/WAN Webpage This webpage displays status information for the DNP UDP and DNP TCP tasks. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-23 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 174 9: Network Communications Task Info Webpage This webpage displays information about the meter’s tasks. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-24 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 175 9: Network Communications IEC 61850 Webpage This webpage displays information about the IEC 61850 Server, if enabled. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-25 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 176 NOTE: You can also upgrade the meter’s firmware using Communicator EXT soft- ware. Refer to the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 9-26 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 177 NOTE: You must be using the PC on which the upgrade file is stored. 14. Click the Update Meter File button to begin the upgrade process. The upgrade starts immediately (it may take several minutes to complete). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 178 IEC 61850 Protocol Server, and the Energy Presets of a meter. Click on the option you want - you will be prompted to enter password information and then to select the update file. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 179: 10: En 50160/Iec 61000-4-30 Class A Reporting
NOTE: The meter is calculating its Flicker measurement based upon the EN 61000-4- 15 standard which is referenced in the EN 61000-4-30 standard. The accuracy requirements for this instrument are within the Class A standards for Flicker measure- ments. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 10-1...
Page 180: 1: Flicker Theory Of Operation
An output of 1.00 from Block 4 corresponds to the reference human flicker percepti- bility threshold for 50% of the population. This value is measured in perceptibility units (PU) and is labeled Pinst. This is a real time value that is continuously updated. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 181 P(10s) = (P(6) + P(8) + P(10) + P(13) + P(17))/5 P(50s) = (P(30) + P(50) + P(80))/3 The .3-second memory time constant in the flicker meter ensures that P(0.1) cannot change abruptly and no smoothing is needed for this percentile. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 10-3...
Page 182: 1: Summary
3. Weighted filter 4. Low pass filter 1st order 5. Statistical computing Data available • Pst, Pst Max, Pst Min values for long term recording Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 10-4 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 183 Pst Max/Min Pst Perceptibility Units Plt Max/Min Plt (Pinst) Figure 10.1: Simulation of Eye Brain Response Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 10-5 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 184: En 50160/Iec 61000-4-30 Setting For The Nexus® 1500
11.3.4.1 in the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions on setting up reporting, and additional information, including viewing and printing the EN 50160/IEC 61000-4-30 data. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 10-6 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 185: 11: Using The I/O Options
I/O Card Guide Track Figure 11.1: Inserting an I/O Card into the Meter 1. Remove the screws at the top and the bottom of the Option card slot covers. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-1 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 186: Configuring Option Cards
The Nexus® 1500+ meter auto-detects any Option cards installed in it. Configure the Option cards through Communicator EXT software. Refer to Chapter 11 of the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for detailed instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-2 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 187: Pulse Output/Rs485 Option Card (485P)
Peak switching voltage: DC ±350 V Continuous load current: 120 mA Peak load current: 350 mA for 10ms On resistance, max.: Ω Leakage current: 1 µA@350 V Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-3 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 188 Option slot 1 External connection: Wire range - 16 to 26 AWG Strip Length - .250" Torque - 2.2 lb-in 18 pin, 3.5 mm pluggable terminal block Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-4 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 189: 1: Pulse Output/Rs485 Option Card (485P) Wiring
11.4.1: Pulse Output/RS485 Option Card (485P) Wiring SLOT 1 RS-485 A(+) B(-) A(+) B(-) RELAY CONTACTS PULSE OUTPUTS * NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5 for RS485 setting instructions. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-5 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 190: Ethernet Option Card: Rj45 (Ntrj) Or Fiber Optic (Ntfo)
The general specifications are as follows: Operating modes: 10/100BaseT or 100Base-FX Operating temperature: (-20 to +70) °C Storage temperature: (-30 to +80) °C Relative air humidity: Maximum 95%, non-condensing Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-6 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 191 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 NOTE: The IP addresses of the Nexus® 1500+ meter's standard main Network card and optional Network Card 2 must be in different subnets. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-7 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 192: Relay Output Option Card (6Ro1)
5 x 10 switching operations Electrical life: switching operations at rated current Breakdown voltage: AC 1000 V between open contacts Isolation: AC 2500 V surge system to contacts Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-8 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 193 Option slots 3 and 4 External connection: Wire range - 16 to 26 AWG Strip length - .250" Torque - 2.2 lb-in 18 pin, 3.5 mm pluggable terminal block Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-9 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 194: 1: Relay Output Option Card (6Ro1) Wiring
11: Using the I/O Options 11.6.1: Relay Output Option Card (6RO1) Wiring RELAY CONTACTS Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 195: Digital Input Option Card (16Di1)
The general specifications are as follows: Operating temperature: (-20 to +70) °C Storage temperature: (-30 to +80) °C Relative air humidity: Maximum 95%, non-condensing EMC - immunity interference: EN61000-4-2 Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 196 18 pin, 3.5 mm pluggable terminal block NOTE: This feature allows for either status detect or pulse counting. Each input can be assigned an independent label and pulse value. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 197: 1: Digital Input Option Card (16Di1) Wiring
11: Using the I/O Options 11.7.1: Digital Input Option Card (16DI1) Wiring Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-13 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 198: Optional External I/O Modules
DIN Rail Mounting Clips Mounting Brackets (MBIO) Female RS485 Side Port LEDs I/O Port (Size and Pin Male RS485 Configuration Vary) Side Port Reset Button Figure 11.2: I/O Module Components Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-14 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 199: 1: Port Overview
Analog Input Module INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 INPUT 6 INPUT 7 INPUT 8 RESET RESET Figure 11.3: External I/O Module Ports Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 200: 2: Installing Optional External I/O Modules
The Nexus® 1500+ meter does not have internal power for the external I/O modules. You must use a power supply, such as the EIG PSIO, to power any external I/O modules. Figure 11.4: PSIO Side View Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-16 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 201: 4: Using Psio With Multiple I/O Modules
PSIO Max Power: 12 VA ElectroIndustries/GaugeTech www.electroind.com Input Voltage: 90-240V AC/DC Output Voltage: 12V DC Electro Industries/Gaugetech POWER + www.electroind.com POWER - Figure 11.5: PSIO Label 11.8.4: Using PSIO with Multiple I/O Modules NOTE: PSIO must be to the right of the I/O modules, when viewing its side label (as shown in the figure below).
Page 202: 1: Steps For Attaching Multiple I/O Modules
I/O modules. 2. I/O modules can be mounted using either of two methods. The first method is using the mounting brackets provided, to attach directly to a panel. The second Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-18...
Page 203 8mm screw and lock washer for each clip. The clips let you easily mount the connected I/O modules (or a single I/O module between two brackets) on a DIN rail. See the figure on the next page. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-19...
Page 204 DIN rail. See the figure below. 2.Fit this over the DIN rail 1.Hook these under the DIN rail Figure 11.10: Detail of DIN Rail Mounting Clip Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-20 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 205: 5: Factory Settings And Reset Button
If there is a communication problem or if you are unsure of a module's address and baud rate, press and hold the Reset button for 3 seconds; the module resets to a default address of 247 at 57600 baud rate for 30 seconds. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-21...
Page 206: 6: Analog Transducer Signal Output Modules
Modbus Address: 1mAON4: 128; 1mAON8: 128; 20mAON4: 132; 20mAON8: 132 Baud Rate: 57600 Transmit Delay Time: 0 Default Settings (Reset Button) Modbus Address: 247 Baud Rate: 57600 Transmit Delay Time: 20 msec Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-22 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 207: 1: Overview
3. Reads and averages the A/D and adjust values for Process 2, above The device operates with the following default parameters: Address 247 (F7H) Baud Rate 57600 Baud Transmit Delay Time 20 msec Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-23 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 208: 7: Digital Dry Contact Relay Output (Form C) Module
Factory Settings Modbus Address: 156 Baud Rate: 57600 Transmit Delay Time: 0 Default Settings (Reset Button) Modbus Address: 247 Baud Rate: 57600 Transmit Delay Time: 20 msec Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-24 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 209: 1: Overview
Baud Rate 57600 Baud Transmit Delay Time 20 msec 11.8.7.3: Normal Mode Normal mode consists of one process: the device accepts new commands to control the relays. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-25 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 210: 8: Digital Solid State Pulse Output (Kyz) Module
VA-hours. An example use of the Pulse Output/Digital Input Card is in a sub-metering application where a pulse output is needed. NC = Normally Closed; NO = Normally Open; C = Common. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-26 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 211: 2: Communication
3. The third process runs from a timer that counts off pulse widths from the Programmable Minimum Pulse Width values. If there are pulses pending for a Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-27 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 212 1 = 1 or more Programmable settings have been modified Bit 7: 1 = Forced default by reset value Bit 15: 1 = Normal operation of the device is disabled Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-28 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 213 8-channel format. Maximum registers per request, read or write, is 17 regis- ters. All inputs share a single common point. This is also an isolated connection (from ground). Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-29 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 214 NOTE: The percentage value of the Input is stored in Input Value Registers (Registers 04097-04104). The device operates with the following default parameters: Address: 247 (F7H) Baud Rate: 57600 Baud Transmit Delay Time: 20 msec Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-30 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 215: Additional External I/O Module Specifications
MBIO: Bracket for surface-mounting external I/O modules to any enclosure or to a DIN rail. PSIO: 12 V external power supply, which is necessary whenever you are connecting an external I/O module to a Nexus® 1500+ meter. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 11-31 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
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Page 217: 12: Test Mode
VARh): no kilo-units or mega-units are used. All Test Mode energy accumulators are formatted as 15 digit integers with 7 decimal digits; Test Mode demand is formatted as 4 digit integers with 4 decimal digits. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 218: 1: Led Pulse Outputs And Test Mode
20 units and 0.36 Wh per pulse (for WYE systems) and 0.24 Wh per pulse (for DELTA systems) for Class 2 units. ***The Source can be set either from the Test Mode setting through Communicator software or through the display. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-2...
Page 219: Test Mode Operation
Test Mode data. If the meter has been configured for block window computation through a digital input, the Test Mode block window interval will default to 15 minutes. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-3...
Page 220 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions on setting the meter’s Transformer and CT/PT com- pensation). Another option would be to test the meter with no compensation at all. Your choices are: Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-4...
Page 221 Test Mode is starting and then you will see a message that the meter is in Test Mode, with the compensation you selected and the values that are being read, also displayed. See the example screen on the next page. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 222 Operation button. You will see the screen shown below. 6. The options on this screen are: • WHQ14/VARHQ12 • WHQ14/VARHQ12 • WHQ14/VARHQ12 • WHQ14/VARHQ12 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-6 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 223 Section 12.4 for more information on Test Mode timeout) will cause the meter to exit Test Mode after a certain amount of time with no activity, even if you do not actively exit Test Mode. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 224 13. You can also save the preset values in a .csv file or load preset values that are already saved in a .csv file to this screen: • To save the values, click the Save button and give the file a name when you are prompted. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-8...
Page 225: 1: Alternative Methods Of Updating Meter With Energy Presets
Continue to send the file to the meter by writing the next block number to Modbus address 0xAE00. When finished writing the blocks, proceed to step e. e. Compute the CRC-16 checksum for the entire file and write it to the Modbus address 0xAE21 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-9...
Page 226 Note that access to the Energy Presets can be password restricted for security (see Chapter 6 in the Communicator EXT 4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Man- ual for instructions). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 227: 2: Entering Test Mode Through The Display
Backlight Button b. Then, within 5 seconds, press the i button on the Dynamic screen. i Button Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 228 4. Press ENTER to start Test Mode. If password protection has been enabled, after you press ENTER you will be prompted to enter the password. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 229: 3: Entering Test Mode Through A Communication Port
3. While in Test Mode, you can: • Send a write command to address E031H to select a specific Test Mode operation • Send a read command to address E031H to verify that the meter is in Test Mode Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 230: Power Loss During Test Mode
Test Mode automatically after an extended delay, which consists of the Time- out Delay plus the time it takes to perform either one full block or a sliding window demand average. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-14...
Page 231: Test Mode Restrictions
• Total Average PF • Flicker values In addition, while in Test Mode, the meter will not trigger limits, update Thermal Aver- age values, or perform One Cycle and Tenth Second value updates. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 12-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
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Page 233: A: Installing The Usb Virtual Comm Port
1. Insert the Nexus® Meter Series CD into your PC's CD drive. The screen shown below opens in your Browser. 2. Click the Nexus® Product Line button. The following screen opens in your browser. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 234 Once the driver installation is complete, you will see the following message on the DOS command screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 235: A.3: Connecting To The Virtual Port
The USB Serial Port is the Virtual port. See the example screen shown on the next page. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 236 Connect screen. NOTE: You can also identify the port configured for the USB by looking at all of the ports in the pull-down list, once you have selected the Available Ports radio button. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 237: B: Power Supply Options
UL Rated AC Power Supply (100-240)VAC ± 10% @50/60 Hz UL Rated High-Voltage DC Power Supply(100-240)VDC, (90-265)VAC @50/60 Hz UL Rated Low-Voltage Power Supply (18-60)VDC Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
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Page 239: C: Using The Iec 61850 Protocol Network Server
• Assure interoperability between components within the automation system. • “Future-proof” the system by providing simple upgrade paths as the underlying technologies change. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 240 • Add functionality to the standard, including support for hierarchical logical devices and for security. • Support the standard’s use in systems other than substation automation. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 241: C.1.1: Communication In Iec 61850
(when needed) and then perform any allowable operation with that server. Example clients include: Omicron IED scout, SISCO AX-S4 61850, TMW Hammer, KalkiTech gateway, Siemens DIGSI Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 242 C: Using the IEC61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server An example of the object model display on a diagnostic client is shown in Figure C.1 Figure C.1: Object Model Display on a Diagnostic Browser Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 243: C.1.1.2: Publisher/Subscriber Communication (Goose
See Section C.1.4.2: GOOSE on page C-15, for information on the Nexus® 1500+ meter’s GOOSE implementation. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 244: C.1.2: Structure Of An Iec 61850 Network
After it is written, the XML file can be checked by "validators" against the schema using freely available tools. The IEC 61850 network uses four types of SCL files, each with identical structure: Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 245: C.1.2.1: Elements Of An Iec 61850 Network
• A physical device has a name (IEDname) and consists of one or more AccessPoints. • An AccessPoint has an IP address and consists of one or more Logical Devices • A Logical Device contains LLN0 and LPHD1 and optional other Logical Nodes. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 246 For example, in the Nexus® 1500+ IEC 61850 implementation, GOOSE is used to transmit alarm/limit information when a programmed limit is exceeded, so that all enabled Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 247: C.1.3: Steps In Configuring An Iec 61850 Network
IEC 61850 except to require that the SCD file remains the source of the configuration information. In this way, consistency of the information across the whole system is maintained. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 248 IEDs in the system, creation of datasets, configuring control blocks, and setting individual device parameters such as analog deadbands. The System Configurator then creates a SCD file with a consistent view of the entire system. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 249: C.1.4: Electro Industries' Iec 61850 Implementation
• 6 - Buffered Reporting • 9a - GOOSE Publish • 9b - GOOSE Subscribe • 13 - Time Synchronization • 14 - File Transfer Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 250: C.1.4.1: Iec 61850 Protocol Server
IEC client. (The Nexus® 1500+ meter does not support Journals.) • The node LPHD1 defines physical parameters such as vendor, serial number, device name plate and the software revision number. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-12...
Page 251 • The node intGGIO1 is used for the built-in high-speed digital inputs; the node extGGIO1 is used for the slot 3 option board’s digital inputs; the node extGGIO2 is used for the slot 4 option board’s digital inputs. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 252 SCD file which is needed for configuration by the EIG device. The tool is named "SCDtoCIDConverter" and is a simple, publicly available program. The resulting CID file is then sent to the EIG device using HTTP file transfer. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 253: C.1.4.2: Goose
• The programming of the GOOSE send and receive of messages is done in the CID file. Refer to the figure below for an illustration of GOOSE functionality. C.3: GOOSE Cross-Triggering of Waveforms Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 254: C.1.4.3: Nexus® 1500+ Meter Iec 61850 Server Configuration
C.1.5: Reference Materials Following is a list of background information on IEC 61850 that is available on the Internet: • http://www.sisconet.com/downloads/IEC61850_Overview_and_Benefits_Paper_- General.pdf Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-16 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 255 Additionally, there is a good article on the predecessor to IEC 61850 (UCA 2.0) at http://www.elp.com/index/display/article-display/66170/articles/utility-automation- engineering-td/volume-5/issue-2/features/uca-20-for-dummies.html. Another good article on multi-vendor IED integration can be found at http:// www.gedigitalenergy.com/smartgrid/Aug07/EIC61850.pdf. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-17 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 256: C.1.6: Free Tools For Iec 61850 Start-Up
Clients and servers for IEC 61850 • http://www.omicron.at/en/products/pro/communication-protocols/iedscout/ test client • http://kalkitech.com/products/sync-6000-series-scl-manager--iec61850-substa- tion-design-tool SCL editing tool Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 257: C.2: Using The Nexus® 1500+ Meter's Iec 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server
• Phase-to-Phase voltages • Phase currents • Per Phase VA • Total VA • Per Phase VAR Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-19 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 258 • GGIO with built-in and option board digital inputs and virtual inputs • Supports polled (Queried Requests) operation mode. • Supports Buffered Reports • Supports Unbuffered Reports Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-20 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 259: C.2.2: Configuring The Iec 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server
RS485 serial port, or Ethernet 2 port (see Chapter 5 for instructions on connecting to your meter with Communicator EXT™ software). 2. Click the Profile icon to open the meter’s Device Profile screen The profile is retrieved from the Nexus® 1500+ meter. Double-click General Settings, Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-21...
Page 260 Click this button 3. Click the Advanced Settings button next to the Main Network Card. You will see the screen shown on the next page. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-22 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 261 IEC 61850. Select the card by clicking in the pull-down menu next to these settings. b. Enable IEC 61850 and IEC 61850 GOOSE by selecting Enabled from the pull- down menu next to these settings. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-23...
Page 262 8. Click OK and then click Update Device to send the settings to the Nexus® 1500+ meter. The meter will reboot. The IEC 61850 Protocol Network server is now config- ured properly to work on an IEC 61850 network. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 263: C.2.2.2: Configuring The Meter On The Iec 61850 Network
</Communication> The node (bolded in the example above) defines the meter’s IP address. This IP address must be the same as the IP address configured in the meter’s Device Profile. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-25 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 264 Connect 2. You will be prompted for the connection information - meter’s Main Ethernet card’s IP address, username and password (the default value is anonymous/anonymous), etc. See the example screen on the next page. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-26...
Page 265 Enter any name for the meter’s “site” Enter the IP address Enter Username/Password (default: anonymous anonymous Click Connect Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-27 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 266 3. The FTP application will connect to the meter and you will see the folders contained in the Ethernet card. Double-click the C folder. Double-click the C folder Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-28 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 267 C: Using the IEC61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server 4. The screen will now show the folders contained in the C folder. Double-click the IEC61850 folder. Double-click the IEC61850 folder Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-29 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 268 C: Using the IEC61850 Protocol Ethernet Network Server 5. The screen will show the contents of the IEC61850 folder. Double-click the SCL folder. Double-click the SCL folder Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-30 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 269 6. The screen will show two files - NX1500+.CID which is the default CID file, and NX1500+.ICD which is the file you want to download and edit. NX1500+.CID NX1500+.ICD Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-31 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 270 .icd file. Then right-click on NX1500+.ICD and select Download. Make sure this is where you want to download the .icd file to Right-click on NX1500+.ICD and select Download Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-32 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 271 2. Click on this file to bring the name down to the File name field 3. Click Open 1. Click and select All Files 9. The .icd file will open in Notepad. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-33 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 272 <Address> 00000001 0001 0001 10.0.0.24 </Address> </ConnectedAP> </SubNetwork> Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-34 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 273 0001 0001 192.168.0.50 • Any modifications needed for your specific configuration: creating datasets, reports, etc. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-35 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 274 ,where aa.bb.cc.dd is the IP address assigned to the main Network card, which is acting as the IEC 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network server. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-36 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 275 14. From the left side of the screen, click Tools to display the webpage shown below. Click this line 15. Click the IEC-61850 SCL Upgrade line. A screen will open asking for a username and password. If none has been set, you can use the default which is anonymous Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-37...
Page 276 16. You will see the screen shown below. Click the Browse button to locate the .cid file you want to upload and click Update SCL File to upload it to the meter. IMPORTANT NOTES! Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-38...
Page 277 61850 screen (see Chapter 6) and on the IEC 61850 Protocol Ethernet Network server’s Diagnostic screen. You access this screen by clicking Diagnostic from the left side of the Web server webpage, and then clicking the IEC- 61850 line. See the example screens that follow. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-39...
Page 278 (not the uploaded file) and it will start up. The errors can be seen in the IEC 61850 Diagnostic webpage (example shown above) and on the touch screen display’s IEC 61850 screen (see Chapter 6). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 279: C.3: Testing
You can use any IEC 61850 certified tool to connect to the Nexus® 1500+ meter and test out the IEC 61850 protocol (see example screen below). There are numerous commercial tools available for purchase. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 C-41...
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Page 281: D: Using Snmp
- an application layer language, a database model, and data objects. The RFCs used in the Nexus® 1500+ meter’s SNMP implementation are listed in D.4: RFCs, on page D-8. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 282 • The Nexus® 1500+ meter’s SNMP implementation is compatible with off-the-shelf SNMP managers, e.g., iReasoning. The SNMP manager is used to set up the SNMP network and can also be used to view SNMP communications, such as traps. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 283: D.3: Details Of The Nexus® 1500+ Meter's Snmp Implementation
• One sec W • One sec PF A • One sec PF B • One sec PF C Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 284 • 3 Sec Zero symmetrical Component Phase Voltage PN • 3 Sec Zero symmetrical Component Ratio Voltage PN • 3 Sec Negative symmetrical Component Ratio Voltage PN Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 285 • TCP Group - provides TCP statistics as well as TCP socket listener and connection information. • UDP Group - provides UDP statistics as well as UDP socket connection informa- tion. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 286: D.3.2: Pdus
• Response (Message ID 2) - this sends values in response to a GetRequest, Get- NextRequest, GetBulkRequest, or SetRequest command. • Trap (Message ID 4) - this is sent in response to predefined events (see D.3.3: Traps, on page D-7). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 287: D.3.3: Traps
• Cold Start - this trap is generated when the meter has been initialized. • Authentication Failure - this trap is generated when an SNMP message was received with an incorrect community field. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 288: D.4: Rfcs
• RFC 4292 - IP Forwarding Table MIB (replaces RFC 1213, RFC 1354, RFCs 2096, 2011, and 2465) • RFC 4293 - IP Group (replaces RFCs 2011, 2465, and 2466) Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 289 Contains information relevant to the user based security model for SNMPv2u. SNMPv2u was not widely implemented so SNMPv2u is disabled but is in this table for completeness. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 290 StatsEntry.25 ipOutNoRoutes mib-2.4.12 ipSystemStatsOutNo- ipSystem- RFC4293 Routes StatsEntry.22 ipReasmReqds mib-2.4.14 ipSystemStatsReasm- ipSystem- RFC4293 Reqds StatsEntry.14 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 291 RFC4292 tcp.tcpConnTable mib-2.6.13 tcpConnectionTable mib-2.49.19 RFC4022 tcp.tcpConnTable mib-2.49.20 udp.udpTable mib-2.7.5 udpEndpointTable mib-2.50.7 RFC4113 Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 292: D.5: Modbus Map Location Of Snmp Settings
Name “public”(default) name in input SNMP 75E5H padding with null (0x00) GET, GETN and SET messages. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 293 “public”(default) output SNMP trap mes- padding with null (0x00) sages The IP address for traps manager set to 0.0.0.0 means that trap is disabled. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-13 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 294: D.6: Setting Up Snmp
4.0 and MeterManager EXT Software User Manual for instructions.) Step b. Step a. a. To enable SNMP, select Card 1 Only, Card 2 Only, or Both Card 1 & 2. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-14 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 295 Agent community name. • The Traps Community name provides security by ensuring that only traps that match the Traps Community name of the Agent are received by the SNMP manager. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-15 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 296: D.6.2: Set Up Snmp Network
• TCP-MIB – RFC 4022 • UDP-MIB – RFC 4113 1. Open the SNMP manager application (SnmpB in this example). 2. Click Options in the Tool Bar. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-16 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 297 The number of seconds until a communication attempt times out. f. Check SNMPv1 and SNMP v2 as the supported SNMP versions. 5. Click on the triangle to the left of the Profile name. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-17...
Page 298 SNMP Manager to match the meter’s Traps Community name (see D.6.1: Configure SNMP for the Meter, on page D-14). b. Click OK. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-18 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 299 Type in your new path in one of the “type new path here” lines. An example path is shown in the above screen. 10. Click OK. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-19 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 300 Use the arrows between the boxes to move load MIBs (or unload the MIBs), by moving them into (or out of) the loaded MIBs box. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 301: D.6.3: Examples
D-16 have been followed and the EIG-MIB is loaded into the SNMP network. D.6.3.1: Retrieving a Meter Reading 1. In the SnmpB application, click the Tree tab and expand it as shown below, so that you are seeing the EIG folder>nx1500P folder>mes and traps folders. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-21...
Page 302 D: Using SNMP 2. Click on the mes folder and right-click it. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-22 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 303 D: Using SNMP 3. Select Walk to retrieve all of the readings in the mes folder. 4. Right-click on one of the readings under the mes folder. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-23 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 304 D: Using SNMP 5. Select Get. The reading is shown on the right side of the screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-24 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 305: D.6.3.2: Retrieving Traps
(if one is configured). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713...
Page 306: D.6.3.3: Displaying All Mibs ("Walking The Mibs
D.6.3.3: Displaying All MIBs (“Walking the MIBs) To display all of the system MIBs, using the SnmpB application as an example: 1. Click the Tree tab>click SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 (whichever your system is using)>click MIB Tree>click iso (see example below). Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-26...
Page 307 D: Using SNMP 2. Right-click on iso. 3. Click Walk. The MIB values are shown in the box on the right - see the example below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-27 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 308: D.6.3.4: Reading From And Writing To The Eig Snmp File
To write to the file: 1. From the MIB Tree, click iso>org>dod>internet>mgmt>mib-2>system. 2. Select either sysContact (system contact), sysName (system name), or sysLoca- tion (system location) and right-click on it; select Set. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-28 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 309 D: Using SNMP 3. The Set window opens - type a new setting inside the Value field and press OK. this setting will be kept even after meter reset or power down/up. See the example below. Electro Industries/GaugeTech Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 D-29...
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Page 311 99.9 amps after three time intervals. Average (Input Pulse When applied to Input Pulse Accumulations, the Accumulations: “Average” refers to the block (fixed) window average value of the input pulses. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-1 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 312 15 minutes. This calculated average corresponds to the demand calculations performed by most electric utilities in monitoring user power demand. (See Rolling Window Average.) Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-2 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 313 The sum of the previous billing period maximum demand readings at the time of billing period reset. The maximum demand for the most recent billing period is added to the previously Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-3 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 314 IEEE 802.3 standards. However, several other versions of Ethernet are also available. Flicker: Flicker is the sensation that is experienced by the human visual system when it is subjected to Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-4 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 315 Kilowatt hours; kW x demand interval in hours. KYZ Output: Output where the rate of changes between 1 and 0 reflects the magnitude of a metered quantity. LCD: Liquid Crystal Display. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-5 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 316 A port that facilitates infrared communication with a meter. Using an ANSI C12.13 Type II magnetic optical communications coupler and an RS232 cable from the coupler to a PC, the meter can be Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-6 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 317 Q is the quantity obtained by lagging the applied voltage to a wattmeter by 60 degrees. Values are displayed on the Uncompensated Power and Q Readings screen. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-7 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 318 The Rolling (Sliding) Window Average is the Average (Power): average power calculated over a user-set time interval that is derived from a specified number of sub-intervals, each of a specified time. For Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-8 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 319 120 bits per second to 115,000 bits per second. Sag: A voltage quality event during which the RMS voltage is lower than normal for a period of time, typically from 1/2 cycle to 1 minute. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-9 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 320 ------------------------------------------------------ Time Stamp: A stored representation of the time of an event. Time Stamp can include year, month, day, hour, minute, second and Daylight Savings Time indication. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-10 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 321 Delta configuration and there is no connec- tion to the Vn input. However, in this configu- ration, these voltages have limited meaning and are typically not reported. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-11 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...
Page 322 However, the actual input voltage to the meter should be of the same magnitude as the voltages applied to the Va, Vb and Vc terminals. Electro Industries/GaugeTech E154713 GL-12 The Leader In Power Monitoring and Smart Grid Solutions...

Electro Industries/GaugeTech NEXUS 1500+ Installation & Operation Manual

1 :Three-Phase Power Measurement

2 : Nexus 1500+ Meter Overview

3 : Hardware Installation

4 : Electrical Installation

5 : Communication Wiring

6 : Using the Touch Screen Display

8 : Time of Use Function

9 : Network Communications

10 : en 50160/IEC 61000-4-30 Class a Reporting

11 : Using the I/O Options

12 : Test Mode

A: Installing the USB Virtual Comm Port

B: Power Supply Options

C: Using the IEC 61850 Protocol Network Server

D: Using SNMP

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