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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 1 SAFETY SECTION This Safety Section should be read before commencing any work on the equipment. Health and Safety The information in the Safety Section of the product documentation is intended to ensure that products are properly installed and handled in order to maintain them in a safe condition.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 2 iSTAT M3x5 INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING Equipment connections Personnel undertaking installation, commissioning or servicing work on this equipment should be aware of the correct working procedures to ensure safety. The product documentation should be consulted before installing, commissioning or servicing the equipment.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 3 EQUIPMENT OPERATING CONDITIONS The equipment should be operated within the specified electrical and environmental limits. Current transformer circuits Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT since the high level voltage produced may be lethal to personnel and could damage insulation.
EN 61010-1 : 2010 Compliance is demonstrated by reference to generic safety standards. CONTACT ADDRESS The supplier of the product is: ALSTOM GRID UK LTD Who can be contacted via the Worldwide Contact Centre. Email: contact.centre@alstom.com Phone: +44 1785 250070...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 5 CONTENTS 1. SAFETY SECTION 1 1.1 H 1 EALTH AND AFETY 1.2 E 1 XPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND LABELS 2. INSTALLING, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING 2 3. EQUIPMENT OPERATING CONDITIONS 3 3.1 C 3 URRENT TRANSFORMER CIRCUITS 3.2 I 3 NSULATION AND DIELECTRIC STRENGTH TESTING 3.3 O ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 6 iSTAT M3x5 8.7.4 A 26 NALOGUE UTPUTS 8.7.5 D 26 IGITAL NPUTS 8.7.6 W ) 27 ATCHDOG UTPUT AND LARM UTPUT OMBINED 8.7.7 A 27 NALOGUE NPUT 8.8 I – & B 28 ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 7 10.5.2 S 45 ETTING OF CURRENT AND VOLTAGE RATIOS 10.5.3 U 46 SED OLTAGE AND URRENT ANGE 10.5.4 N 46 OMINAL REQUENCY 10.5.5 M TDD 46 AXIMUM EMAND CURRENT FOR 10.5.6 W 46 RONG CONNECTION WARNING 10.5.7 E ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 8 iSTAT M3x5 10.16 P 69 OWER UALITY ECORDER EPORT 10.16.1 C 50160 69 ONFORMITY OF OLTAGE WITH TANDARD 10.16.2 P 70 OWER UPPLY UALITY 10.17 EN 50160 72 PARAMETER SETTINGS 10.18 ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 9 16.2 R 115 EQUEST 16.3 R 115 ESPONSE 16.4 R ‐ 115 EQUEST RESPONSE CYCLE EXAMPLE 16.4.1 R 116 EQUEST RAME 16.4.2 R 116 ESPONSE RAME 16.5 F 116 ...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 11 INTRODUCTION FIGURE 7-1 : M3X5 FRONT AND REAR CASE VIEWS General The M3x5 Quality Analyser is a comprehensive device intended for the permanent monitoring of power quality from its production (especially renewable), transmission, distribution to final consumers, who are most affected by insufficient quality of voltage.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 12 iSTAT M3x5 The M3x5 uses a software package called QDSP2, v2.0 or later is required for M3x5. Although basic configuration can be performed via the keypad it is suggested that the QDSP2 software is used when possible as it provides a simple interface for communicating with the product.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 13 Purpose The M3x5 Quality Analyser performs measurements in compliance with regulatory standard IEC 61000-4-30: 2008 and evaluates recorded parameters for analysis according to the limit values defined in European supply quality standard EN 50160:2011. The limit values can be modified to match the requirements of the customer.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 14 iSTAT M3x5 Measurements The M3x5 family is ideally suited to applications where continuous Power Quality monitoring is required. TABLE 7-1 summarises the measurements available. The M3x5 can be user configured for either single or three phase connection. TABLE 7-1 : MEASUREMENTS M3x5 V, I, P, Q, S, PF, PA, F, ...
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 16 iSTAT M3x5 User features The M3x5 family has a wide range of user features that are designed to make the installation and commissioning simple. These features are summarised in TABLE 7-4 . The Setup Wizard takes the user through the basic settings required to commission the M3x5.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 17 In addition, measurements such as maximum and minimum values and maximum demand information provide valuable information on the operation of plant and system monitoring to ensure that it performing correctly. Cost Management: The real time clock and a tariff structure means that the M3x5 can be used in stand-alone tariff or revenue sub metering applications.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 18 iSTAT M3x5 HARDWARE Front panel FIGURE 8-1: M3X5 FRONT PANEL FEATURES Graphical LCD: A graphical LCD with back light is used for high resolution display of measured quantities and for the display of selected functions when configuring the device. Programming Keypad: The "OK"...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 19 Rear connections FIGURE 8-2: REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Mounting The M3x5 is only intended for mounting in a panel and is a standard 144 x 144 mm DIN enclosure. Pluggable connection terminals allow easier installation and quick replacement should that be required.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 20 iSTAT M3x5 Auxiliary Supply The M3x5 family has the option of 2 Universal AC/DC auxiliary voltage supplies with different voltage ranges. Parameter Universal Auxiliary - LOW Universal Auxiliary - HIGH AC Voltage 48…..77 VAC 80…..276 VAC Frequency 45 –...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 21 Voltage and Current measurement connections Voltage inputs of the device can be connected directly to low voltage networks or via a primary voltage transformer to a high voltage network. Current inputs of the device are fed through a hole in the current transformers to allow uninterrupted current connection.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 23 FIGURE 8-10: EXTERNAL WIRING DIAGRAM: 3-PHASE, 4-WIRE UNBALANCED LOAD (4U) CAUTION For accurate operation and to avoid measuring signal crosstalk it is important to avoid routing voltage measuring wires close to current measuring transformers. PLEASE NOTE After the physical connection is complete, settings have to be entered via the keypad that reflects the connection of the device to the voltage network (connection mode, current and...
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 24 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 8-11: RS232/RS485 CONNECTIONS A second RS232/RS485 port (COM2) may also be available depending on which RTC synchronization method is used (see section 8.9). 8.6.2 Ethernet Communications The M3x5 can be supplied with an Ethernet port, which is always supplied alongside an USB port.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 26 iSTAT M3x5 8.7.3 Alarm Outputs The 2 alarm contacts can be used for external monitoring of an alarm condition. The alarm contacts can be adapted to the customer’s needs using the QDSP2 configuration software via the communications link.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 27 8.7.6 Watchdog Output and Alarm Output (Combined) The M3x5 can be supplied with a module that combines a Watchdog output and an Alarm Relay. The Alarm relay operates as if it is a part of an Alarm Output module. The module has 3 terminals (see Figure 8-19) sharing an output common terminal.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 28 iSTAT M3x5 Inputs and Outputs – Auxiliary modules A & B The M3x5 can be supplied with two auxiliary input/output (I/O) modules, designated A & B, situated on the rear of the case. These ports can be factory configured to one of the following options as shown in table 8-3: TABLE 8-3 : I/O OPTIONS M3x5...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 29 Real Time Synchronization module C A Synchronized real-time clock (RTC) is an essential part of any Class A analyser for proper chronological determination of events. To differentiate cause from consequence, to follow a certain event from its origin to manifestation in other parameters it is very important that each and every event and recorded measurement on one instrument can be compared with events and measurements on other devices.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 30 iSTAT M3x5 8.9.4 Module connections Terminals Connector type BNC for modulated IRIG-B and Pluggable screw terminals for level-shift IRIG- B, GPS modem or serial RS232 or RS485 TABLE 8-4: SYNCHRONISATION MODULE CONNECTORS Connector Position Data direction Description 600 Ohm input impedance: standard Coaxial cable (55 Ohm)
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 31 8.10 Memory Card The M3x5 family have a Memory Card slot located on the front display where the Memory Card is inserted, see figure 8-1. Section 11 describes the operation of the Memory Card. The Memory card slot on M3x5 will accept a full size SD Card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) with card memory sizes up to 2GB supported.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 32 iSTAT M3x5 GETTING STARTED Due to the complexity the M3x5 needs to be programmed using the QDSP2 software. There are many options on the M3x5 that can only be programmed using the QDSP2 software. The basic programming of the M3x5 can be done using the display and keypad on the device.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 33 Display Icons During the LCD operation some icons can be displayed in the upper part of LCD. The significance of the icons (from right to left) is explained in the following table. Icon Meaning Device is locked with a password of the second level (L2).
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 34 iSTAT M3x5 When entering the installation wizard the following display is shown: Installation Welcome to the Installation Wizard. Press OK to continue. Main menu The Wizard then routes the user through the following screens. Language Set device language.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 35 Table 5: Suggested Common energy counter resolutions Current 50 A 100 A 1000 A Voltage 110 V 100 mWh 1 Wh 10 Wh 10 Wh 100 Wh 230 V 1 Wh 1 Wh 10 Wh 100 Wh 1 kWh...
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 36 iSTAT M3x5 Display of Device Information The basic information about the device can be read from the display A main menu is divided into several submenus with data and information about the device: Welcome screen Information Serial number, Hardware and Firmware version, date of calibration and operational time Memory...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 37 M3X5 PROGRAMMING 10.1 Introduction M3x5 settings can be remotely modified using the QDSP2 software, when connected to a PC, or with the use of the keypad on the M3x5. All settings in the M3x5 can be modified using the QDSP2 software, but only the basic settings can be programmed using the keypad and display.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 38 iSTAT M3x5 10.3 Setting Procedure The Settings can be accessed on the display as shown below. Main menu Settings Measurements General Settings Date & Time Resets Connection SD card Communication Info Installation Security 14.11.2012 16:53:36 Energy...
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 39 10.4 General Settings General Settings are essential for the operation of the M3x5. They are divided into four additional sublevels (Connection, Communication, Display and Security). 10.4.1 Description and Location These are two parameters that are available for easier recognition of a particular instrument. They allow for the identification or location to be defined where measurements are performed.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 40 iSTAT M3x5 (KD) Main menu Settings Date & Time 10.4.9 Real Time Synchronisation source A synchronized real-time clock (RTC) is an essential part of any Class A analyser for proper chronological determination of various events. To distinguish cause from consequence, to follow a certain event from its origin to manifestation in other parameters it is very important that each and every event and recorded measurement on one device can be compared with events and measurements on other devices.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 41 Thermal function A thermal function assures exponent thermal characteristic based on simulation of bimetal meters. Maximum values and time of their occurrence are stored in device. A time constant can be set from 1 to 255 minutes and is 6 times thermal time constant (t. c. = 6 × thermal time constant).
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 42 iSTAT M3x5 Time const. C FIGURE 10-3: OPERATION OF FIXED WINDOW MD FUNCTION Sliding windows A mode of sliding windows enables multiple calculations of average in a period and thus more frequent refreshing of measuring results. Average value over a complete period is displayed.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 43 10.4.13 Maximum Demand Reset mode Defines how and when the stored Maximum Demand values will be reset. The reset can either be Manual (see section 10.18) or in Automatic mode (daily, weekly, monthly or yearly reset) In Automatic mode the resets are performed at the beginning of the defined period at midnight.
M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 44 iSTAT M3x5 10.4.17 Starting voltage for SYNC (V) The device needs to synchronize its sampling with the measuring signals period to accurately determine its frequency. For that purpose, the input signal has to be large enough to be distinguished from the noise.
User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 45 10.5 Connection The setting of the connection parameters must reflect the actual applications or the measurements will not be valid. All of the settings in this section should be defined before the settings for the analogue and alarm outputs, as changes to this section may automatically change the measurements and output settings.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 46 iSTAT M3x5 10.5.3 Used Voltage and Current Range The setting of this range is connected with the setting of all alarms, analogue outputs and the display (calculation) of energy and measurement recording. Using a value that matches the expected measurement range (with overload) will achieve the highest quality of measurements.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 47 10.6 Communication FIGURE 10-6: COMMUNICATION The settings displayed depend on the communications options on the specific instrument connected or the settings in the specific settings file that is being worked on off-line. 10.6.1 Serial Communication parameters (COM1) These parameters are important for the correct operation in RS485 networks or connections...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 48 iSTAT M3x5 Fixed IP address: In most installations a fixed IP address is required. A system provider usually defines IP addresses. An IP address should be within a valid IP range, unique for your network and in the same sub-network as your PC. ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 49 When any other allowed port is used only a single connection is possible Port 502 Is the standardized port to communicate with the device via MODBUS/TCP communication protocol and is fixed. Communication via this port allows multiple connections to the device. Communication over this port does not block any other traffic.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 50 iSTAT M3x5 10.6.3 The M3x5 will be identified as a USB device when connected to a USB port on the PC. There are no settings for the USB port. When the device is connected to a PC through USB communication for the first time, the user is prompted to install a driver, refer to the separate QDSP2 manual for details of the driver installation.
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The BP password is available from the customer support department of Alstom Grid, and is entered instead of password PL1 and/or PL2. The serial number must be supplied when requesting the BP and is defined on the product...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 52 iSTAT M3x5 10.8.1 Password setting A password consists of four capital letters taken from the British alphabet from A to Z. When setting a password, only the letter being set is visible, while the others are covered with an asterisk.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 53 WARNING Before modification, all energy counters should be read or if energy values are stored in recorders, recorder should be read with QDSP2 software or stored on Memory card to ensure data consistency for the old data. After modification of the energy parameters, the energy meters (counters) should be reset.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 54 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 10-8: MEASURED ENERGY 10.9.6 Individual Counter Resolution The counter divider defines the precision of a specific counter, according to settings of the Common Energy counter Resolution. An example for 12.345kW of consumed active energy in the first tariff (price 0.1567 €/kWh): Common Energy Counter Resolution Individual Energy Counter...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 55 10.9.7 Tariff selector The tariffs selected to be applicable to the specified counter can be defined. FIGURE 10-9: TARIFF SELECTION 10.9.8 Tariff Clock Basic Characteristics of the program tariff clock: 4 tariffs (T1 to T4) ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 56 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 10-10: TARIFF STRUCTURE The order of seasons and starting dates is not important, except when 2 dates are the same. In that case the season with the highest number will have priority, while the season with a lower number will never be active.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 57 10.10 Inputs and Outputs (Main Modules 1 & 2) I/O functionality is a powerful tool of the M3x5 Quality Analyser. Using various I/O modules the device can be used not only for monitoring main electrical quantities but also for monitoring process quantities (temp., pressure, wind speed…) and for various control purposes.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 58 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 10-11: ANALOGUE OUTPUT SETTINGS If the Analogue output signal is modified from the full linear range, the accuracy of the output may be reduced due to the reduction in the overall output range. Note: If the ‘Used’...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 59 Always switched on / off (permanent) – A relay is permanently switched on or off irrespective of the condition for the alarm (general purpose digital output functionality). For more information on Alarms see section 10.13. 10.10.3 Pulse Output Module (KD) The pulse output module is either defined to an Energy counter or it can be used as an alarm output with limited current load (max 20mA).
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 60 iSTAT M3x5 10.10.6 Watchdog Output (and Relay output) module The Watchdog and relay module is a combination of two functionalities. One output is used for Watchdog functionality, the other acts as a Relay output module. The Watchdog detects potential malfunction of the M3x5 or auxiliary power supply failure.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 61 10.11.2 Relay output module (8 channels) The Relay output module is a relay switch. Its main purpose is to be used as an alarm output. For the Relay output module in Auxiliary I/O modules A & B, only a single alarm can be connected to each output, whereas with the Relay output module in Main I/O module 1 or 2, a combination of alarm groups can be connected to each output to trigger it.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 62 iSTAT M3x5 10.12.3 Serial communication (COM2) If the M3x5 uses RTC synchronisation over SNTP server (via Ethernet module), IRIG-B or only 1PPS without date synchronisation, the serial communication port of RTC Synchronisation module C is free to be used as a secondary communication port COM2. Either RS232 or RS485 communication can be used, but not both at the same time.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 63 10.13 Alarms There are 32 software alarms available split into 4 alarm groups. Alarm condition can be set for any measured quantity, also for quantities measured on analogue inputs or signals from digital inputs. Alarms can trigger different actions according to their settings: ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 64 iSTAT M3x5 10.13.2.2 Compare time delay This setting defines the delay time (if required) between satisfying the alarm condition and alarm activation. If the alarm condition exists or a shorter time than the delay defined, the alarm will not be triggered.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 65 10.13.3.2 Value For chosen monitoring parameter an actual value or MD value should be set. 10.13.3.3 Condition It is a combination of a logical operator “Higher than” or “Lower than” and a limit value of the condition.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 66 iSTAT M3x5 10.14 Internal Memory Measurements, alarms, reports and details of supply voltage quality can be stored in the 8MB of internal memory on the M3x5. 2MB of the memory is reserved for the storing of EN 50160 compliant PQ reports with details, with capacity to store records for a period greater than 12 months.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 67 FIGURE 10-16: MEMORY INFO FORM 10.14.3 Memory clearing There is usually no need to clear the memory as it works in cyclic mode in FIFO method with the oldest records being overwritten when new records are stored. If the memory needs to be cleared follow the steps below: ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 68 iSTAT M3x5 10.15 General Purpose Recorder The general purpose recorder consists of 4 partitions (A, B, C and D). The general purpose recorder does not include the alarm recorder or the PQ reports and details recorder. These four recorder partitions are independent from each other and each can be configured to record up to 32 different values in each partition.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 69 Minimum (MD) and Maximum (MD) value represents the calculation of a MD value with applied thermal function. This only applies to recorders A and B Average value represents the calculated average value within the selected storage interval ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 70 iSTAT M3x5 10.16.2 Power Supply Quality FIGURE 10-19: GENERAL POWER QUALITY SETTINGS Basic parameters are defined that influence other settings 10.16.2.1 Monitoring mode Monitoring mode can be set to: EN50160: Monitoring according to EN 50160 enabled. Weekly reports are issued according to set parameters ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 71 10.16.2.4 Nominal power frequency Nominal frequency of monitored supply voltage is selected. Factory default value is the EU standard frequency 50Hz. It is also possible to choose 60 Hz. 10.16.2.5 Flicker calculation function The low voltage level for residential lamps can be either 230V or 110V.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 72 iSTAT M3x5 10.17 EN 50160 parameter settings Phenomena PQ Parameters Frequency variations Frequency distortion Voltage variations Voltage fluctuation Voltage unbalance Voltage changes Rapid voltage changes Flicker Voltage events Voltage dips Voltage interruptions Voltage swells Harmonics &...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 73 10.18 Reset Operations During normal operation of the device different counter values and statuses may need to be reset from time to time. FIGURE 10-22: RESETS PAGE IN QDSP2 10.18.1 Set energy counters (E1, E2, E3, E4) All or individual energy meters (counters) are reset.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 74 iSTAT M3x5 10.18.4.2 Fixed interval / Sliding windows Values in the current time interval and in all sub-windows for sliding windows are reset. In the same time, synchronization of the time interval is also performed. (KD) Main menu ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 75 SETTINGS AND MEMORY CARD The M3x5 is provided with a built in slot for a full size SD memory card (also MMC) that is used for transfer of records from the internal memory, device settings download and software upgrading.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 76 iSTAT M3x5 Example: DATA MC003973 06050301.MMC MC003974 06050301.MMC 06070301.MMC MC009424 06060301.MMC 06070301.MMC SETTING MC003973.MSF M355−1.MSF M355−2.MSF M243−1.MSF UPGRADE M355.FL2 Automenu.txt Handling the memory card The M3x5 is equipped with a slot on the front panel for a Memory card. The slot has a protection cover that can be simply removed before inserting the memory card.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 77 Save settings (KD) The file of the current device settings is stored in SETTING directory. The file name consists of the device serial number and MSF extension. In the case of a file already stored on the memory card with the same name, the device asks if file should be overwritten.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 78 iSTAT M3x5 Firmware upgrading (KD) Before upgrading the firmware on the device the files on the memory card are checked first, this can last some time (approx. 1 minute). When both versions are displayed, upgrade can be performed if the device firmware version is lower or equal to the version on the memory card.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 79 MEASUREMENTS The M3x5 performs measurements with a constant sampling frequency of 31 kHz. Measurement methods differ for normal operation quantities, where values are averaged and aggregated according to the aggregation requirements of IEC 61000-4-30 standard (Class A) and voltage events where half-period values are evaluated again according to IEC 61000- 4-30 (Class A).
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 80 iSTAT M3x5 Meas. type Measurement 3-phase 3-phase 1-phase comments 4-wire 3-wire Phase Voltage measurements 1ph 1-3_RMS AVG_RMS unbalance_neg_RMS unbalance_zero_RMS 1ph DC component of phase voltages 1-3_DC Current ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 81 Meas. type Measurement 3-phase 3-phase 1-phase comments 4-wire 3-wire Voltage Phase to phase measurements 1-3_RMS AVG_RMS THD-Upp Phase-to-phase angle x-y_RMS 1ph % of RMS or % of base 1-3_harmonic_1-63_% 1-3_harmonic_1- ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 82 iSTAT M3x5 Meas. type Measurement 3-phase 3-phase 1-phase comments 4-wire 3-wire Min and max Min and max measurements 1ph 1-3_RMS_MIN 1ph 1-3_RMS_MAX 1-3_RMS_MIN 1-3_RMS_MAX ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 83 12.3 Basic Concepts 12.3.1 Sample frequency The M3x5 measures all primary quantities with a constant sampling rate of 31 kHz (620 samples/cycle at 50 Hz). 12.3.2 Average interval Operation of the M3x5 depends on several Average intervals, which all need to be understood and set to proper values.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 84 iSTAT M3x5 12.3.3 Power and Energy Flow The power mode is used for the signing of power measurements. The user cannot set the M3x5 power mode. It is defined as follows: When displaying active power, a positive sign indicates export power (a consumer) whilst a negative sign indicates import power (a generator).
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 85 12.4 Calculation and Display of Measurements This chapter deals with the measurement, calculation and display of all supported quantities of measurement. Only the most important equations are described; however all of them are shown in Appendix D, with additional descriptions and explanations.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 86 iSTAT M3x5 Signalling phase and phase-to-phase voltages (Us1-3, Us12, Us13, Us23) DC component of phase and phase-to-phase voltages including neutral line All voltage measurements are available on communications and on standard or customized displays on the LCD.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 87 (KD) Main menu Measurements Present values Power 12.4.1.4 Power factor and power angle Power angle is calculated as quotient of active and apparent power for each phase separately (cos1, cos2, cos3) and total power angle (cost). On the display a symbol for a coil represents inductive load and a symbol for a capacitor represents capacitive load.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 88 iSTAT M3x5 There are two different methods of calculating reactive energy, see Appendix D. (KD) Main menu Measurements Present values Energy 12.4.1.7 MD values MD values and their time stamp of occurrence are shown for: ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 89 12.4.1.10 Customized screens Here 4 different customised screens are shown. The first three screens show 3 different user defined values. The fourth screen displays 5 different values as a combination of 3 values of first screen and first 2 values of second screen.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 90 iSTAT M3x5 12.4.2 Minimum and Maximum values Main menu Measurements Measurements Present values Settings Min/Max values Resets Alarms SD card Graphs time Info Graphs FFT Installation Power supply quality 14.11.2012 16:53:36 Demo cycling ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 91 FIGURE 12-5: GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF MIN/MAX. VALUES In the graphical presentation Min/Max values relative values are depicted. Base value for relative representation is defined in general settings/Connection mode/used voltage, current range. For phase voltages and for phase-to-phase voltages the same value is used. 12.4.3 Alarms Main menu...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 92 iSTAT M3x5 (KD) Main menu Measurements Alarms In the QDSP2 software all alarms can be presented in tabular and graphical form as shown in the figures below. For each alarm is shown: ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 93 FIGURE 12-7: GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF ALARMS 12.4.4 Harmonic Analysis Main menu Measurements Measurements Present values Settings Min/Max values Resets Alarms SD card Graphs time Info Graphs FFT Installation Power supply quality 14.11.2012 16:53:36 Demo cycling...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 94 iSTAT M3x5 The M3x5 Quality Analyser measures harmonics up to 63 and evaluates the following harmonic parameters: Phase Voltage harmonic signals THD U Phase-to-phase Voltage harmonic signals THD U Current harmonic signals ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 95 Display of Phase Voltage in time space diagram. Displayed are also peak value of monitored phase voltage and its RMS value. Similar display also for phase-to-phase voltages. Display of Current in time space diagram. Displayed are also peak value of monitored current and its RMS value Display of Phase Voltage in frequency space...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 96 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 12-9: TABULAR PRESENTATION OF PHASE VOLTAGE HARMONIC COMPONENTS PLEASE NOTE According to standard IEC 61000-4-7 that defines methods for calculation of harmonic parameters, harmonic values and interharmonic values do not represent signal magnitude at exact harmonic frequency but weighted sum of centred (harmonic) value and its sidebands.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 97 FIGURE 12-11: GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF 10 PHASE VOLTAGE INTERHARMONIC COMPONENTS 12.4.5 Power Quality Analysis Main menu Measurements Measurements Present values Settings Min/Max values Resets Alarms SD card Graphs time Info Graphs FFT Installation Power supply quality 14.11.2012...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 98 iSTAT M3x5 Phenomena PQ Parameters Frequency variations Frequency distortion Voltage variations Voltage fluctuation Voltage unbalance Voltage changes Rapid voltage changes Flicker Voltage events Voltage dips Voltage interruptions Voltage swells Harmonics & THD Harmonics Inter-harmonics Signalling voltage TABLE 12-2: POWER QUALITY INDICES AS DEFINED BY EN50160 For evaluation of voltage quality, the M3x5 stores the measurements of the main voltage...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 99 Online monitoring of the PQ parameters and viewing of reports is easier with QDSP2. FIGURE 12-12: TABULAR PRESENTATION OF PQ PARAMETERS AND OVERALL COMPLIANCE STATUS FOR ACTUAL AND PREVIOUS MONITORING PERIOD For all parameters basic information is shown: Actual quality Actual quality is for some parameters expressed as a percentage of time, when parameters were inside limit lines and for others (events) is expressed as a number of events within...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 100 iSTAT M3x5 FIGURE 12-13: GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF PQ PARAMETERS AND OVERALL COMPLIANCE Darker green colour marks required quality Light green colour marks actual quality Red colour marks non-compliance with standard EN 50160 ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 101 FIGURE 12-14: INFORMATION ABOUT DOWNLOADED DATA WITH TABS FOR DIFFERENT MEMORY PARTITIONS All information about PQ is stored in Quality reports tab. FIGURE 12-15: MAIN WINDOW OF RECORDED PQ REPORTS.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 102 iSTAT M3x5 The main window is divided into two parts. Upper part shows information about recorded periodic PQ reports and lower part shows detailed information about the selected PQ report. For each of the monitored parameters it is possible to display an anomaly report. This represents a complete list of accurately time stamped measurements that were outside the PQ limit lines.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 103 In evaluation of PQ parameter details it is possible to show: All events Non-flagged events FIGURE 12-17: DISPLAY OF ALL OR NON-FLAGGED EVENTS 12.4.8 Multiphase events According to standard EN 50160 events (interruptions, dips, swells) should be multiphase aggregated.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 104 iSTAT M3x5 Definition for multiphase dip and swell is: “Multiphase event starts when voltage on one or more phases crosses threshold line for event detection and ends when voltage on all phases is restored to normal value” Definition for multiphase interruption is: “Multiphase interruption starts when voltage on all three phases crosses threshold line for interruption detection and ends when voltage on at least one phase is restored to normal...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 105 Voltage event details are displayed in two ways. Firstly as a list of events with all details and secondly in a table according to the UNIPEDE DISDIP specification. FIGURE 12-20: PRESENTATION OF DIPS AND INTERRUPTIONS IN A LIST AND IN A STATISTICS TABLE 12.4.9 EN50160 Quality Report in PDF format...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 106 iSTAT M3x5 SUPPORT POWER FOR REAL TIME CLOCK OPERATION To maintain the operation of the Real Time Clock during periods when the Auxiliary power supply is not connected an internal power source is required. In M3x5 a Super Capacitor is fitted.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 107 TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS AND SUPPLY Voltage Input Number of channels channel is used for measuring EARTH-NEUTRAL Sampling rate 31 kHz Min. voltage for sync. Nominal value (U 230 V , 415 V Max.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 108 iSTAT M3x5 CONNECTIONS Permitted conducer cross sections Maximum conductor cross section Voltage terminals (4) 2.5 mm ferruled or 4 mm solid wire 6mm diameter conductor with insulation Current terminals (4) Supply (3) 2.5 mm ferruled or 4 mm solid wire Modules 1,2 (2 x 3)
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 109 Measured values Measuring Range Accuracy class (Direct connection) Standard Class 1.8 – 18 kW (In = 5 A) IEC61557-12 Active power 0 – 1.8 kW (In = 1 A) IEC61557-12 Reactive power 0 –...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 110 iSTAT M3x5 Measured values Measuring Range Accuracy class (Direct connection) Standard Class Power factor (PF −1(C)…0…+1(L) IEC61557-12 Voltage swells IEC61557-12 0.2, ±1 cyc 100 – 120 % U IEC61000-4-30 Class A Volatge dips IEC61557-12 0.2, ±1 cyc 5 –...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 111 MODULES Alarm module Type Relay output Purpose Alarm output, General purpose digital output No. of outputs 2 (Modules 1, 2) or 8 (Modules A, B) Rated Voltage 230 V ± 20% max. AC/DC Max switching current 1000 mA (Module 1, 2)
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 112 iSTAT M3x5 MODULES Analogue Input module Number of Inputs DC current input Nominal input range 1 –20…0…20 mA (±20%) input resistance 20 Ω accuracy 0.5 % of range temperature drift 0.1% / °C conversion resolution 16 bit (sigma-delta) internally referenced Analogue input mode...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 113 COMMUNICATION Ethernet RS232 RS485 Network Direct Direct Network Type of Connection Max connection length 1000m Terminals RJ45 USB-B Screw terminals Transmission mode Asynchronous Protocol MODBUS TCP / RTU & DNP3 MODBUS RTU / DNP3 (autodetect) (autodetect) Insulation In accordance with EN61010-1:2010 standard...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 114 iSTAT M3x5 APPENDIX A: COMMUNICATIONS 15.1 Communications ports The M3x5 is fitted with a primary communications (COM1) port and a secondary port (COM2). COM1 can be RS232/RS485, USB or Ethernet and USB COM2 is an RS232/RS485 port which is available if not used for connection to a GPS receiver for time synchronisation.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 115 APPENDIX B1: MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS The Modbus protocol is a widely supported open interconnect protocol originally designed by Modicon that can be enabled on the M3x5 via RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet communication. There are two Modbus protocol types: Modbus RTU for serial communication (and USB) and Modbus TCP for Ethernet communication.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 116 iSTAT M3x5 16.4.1 Request Frame Starting Register Register Count Slave Address Function code HI LO LO HI HI LO 00 24 00 02 16.4.2 Response Frame Register Data Slave Address Function code Byte Count HI LO HI LO LO HI FE 00 3E 80...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 117 APPENDIX B2: MODBUS SUPPORTED FUNCTIONS AND USAGE Code Code Function References to read from holding registers (4XXXX memory references) to read from input registers (3XXXX memory references) to write to a single holding register (4XXXX memory references) to write to one or more holding registers (4XXXX memory references)
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 118 iSTAT M3x5 00 24 00 02 17.2.2 Response Frame The register data in the response message is packed as two bytes per register, with the binary contents right justified within each byte. For each register, the first byte contains the high order bits and the second contains the low order bits.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 119 17.4.2 Response Frame The normal response returns the slave address, function code, starting address, and quantity of registers pre-set. Here is an example of a response to the query shown above. Slave Function Starting Register Register Count...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 120 iSTAT M3x5 APPENDIX B3: MODBUS ERROR RESPONSES When a slave detects an error other than a CRC error, a response will be sent to the master. The most significant bit of the function code byte will be set to 1 (i.e. the function code sent from the slave will be equal to the function code sent from the master plus 128).
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 121 APPENDIX B4: MODBUS REGISTER MAPS The Modbus register map consists of the following columns: Address 16 bit register address starting from zero. Please Note: Most Modbus master devices assume that 30001 or 40001 are subtracted from the defined address for the registers.
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 122 iSTAT M3x5 APPENDIX B5: MODBUS DATA 20.1 MEASUREMENTS MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Actual time 30101 30104 T_Time Frequency 30105 30106 Voltage U 30107 30108 Voltage U 30109 30110 Voltage U 30111 30112 Average phase Voltage U 30113 30114 Phase to phase voltage U...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 123 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Power Factor PF1 30166 30167 Power Factor PF2 30168 30169 Power Factor PF3 30170 30171 Total Power Factor PF 30164 30165 Power Angle U1−I1 30173 Power Angle U2−I2 30174 Power Angle U3−I3 30175...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 124 iSTAT M3x5 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Max Demand Since Last RESET MD Real Power P (positive) 30542 30543 MD Real Power P (negative) 30548 30549 MD Reactive Power Q − L 30554 30555 MD Reactive Power Q −...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 125 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Energy Energy Counter 1 Exponent 30401 Energy Counter 2 Exponent 30402 Energy Counter 3 Exponent 30403 Energy Counter 4 Exponent 30404 Counter E1 30406 30407 Counter E2 30408 30409 Counter E3...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 126 iSTAT M3x5 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start DC Voltages DC Voltage U1 30471 30472 DC Voltage U2 30473 30474 DC Voltage U3 30475 30476 DC Voltage U12 30477 30478 DC Voltage U23 30479 30480 DC Voltage U31 30481 30482...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 127 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Under/Over-deviations 30574 underdeviation 30575 underdeviation 30576 underdeviation 30577 overdeviation 30578 overdeviation 30579 overdeviation <0 until the first measurement Flickers Flicker Pst1 30580 Flicker Pst2 30581 Flicker Pst3 30582 Flicker Plt1 30583...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 128 iSTAT M3x5 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Line voltage harmonic data U12 Harmonic Data Base for % calculation 31385 31386 U12 1 Harmonic Abs % 31387 U12 1 Harmonic Phase Angle 31388 U12 Harmonics from 2 to 62 U12 63 Harmonic Abs % 31511 U12 63 Harmonic Phase Angle...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 129 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Phase current harmonic data I1 Harmonic Data Base for % calculation 31769 31770 I1 1 Harmonic Abs % 31771 I1 1 Harmonic Phase Angle 31772 I1 Harmonics from 2 to 62 I1 63 Harmonic Abs % 31895 I1 63 Harmonic Phase Angle...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 130 iSTAT M3x5 MODBUS Parameter Register Type Start Line voltage interharmonic data U12 Interharmonic Data Base for % calculation 32417 32418 1. Interharmonic Abs % 32419 2. Interharmonic Abs % 32420 3. - 10 Interharmonic 32421 32428 U23 Interharmonic Data...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 131 20.2 MEASUREMENTS (IEEE 754) Code Address Contents Data Values and Dependencies MEASUREMENTS (IEEE 754) 32484 32485 Uavg (phase to neutral) T_float 32486 32487 Uavg (phase to phase) T_float I 32488 32489 T_float 32490 32491 Active Power Total (Pt)
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 132 iSTAT M3x5 Code Address Contents Data Values and Dependencies 32562 32563 CAP/IND P. F. Phase 1 (PF1) T_float 32564 32565 CAP/IND P. F. Phase 2 (PF2) T_float 32566 32567 CAP/IND P. F. Phase 3 (PF3) T_float 32568 32569...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 133 Code Address Contents Data Values and Dependencies ENERGY 32638 32639 Energy Counter 1 T_float 32640 32641 Energy Counter 2 T_float 32642 32643 Energy Counter 3 T_float 32644 32645 Energy Counter 4 T_float 32646 32647 Energy Counter 1 Cost...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 135 20.4 MODBUS DATA TYPES Registers defined in the Modbus database will define data as one of the data types described in the following table: Type Bit mask Description Unsigned Value (16 bit) Example: 12345 = 3039(16) Signed Value (16 bit) Example: -12345 = CFC7(16)
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 136 iSTAT M3x5 Type Bit mask Description Date (32 bit) bits # 31…24 Day of month 01 - 31 (BCD) bits # 23…16 Month of year 01 - 12 (BCD) bits # 15…00 Year (unsigned integer) 1998..4095 Example: 10, SEP 2000 = 1009 07D0(16) Unsigned Value (16 bit), 2 decimal places Example: 123.45 = 3039(16)
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21.1 DNP 3.0 DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT Issue: E DNP 3.0 Date: 8 Jan 2013 Device Profile Document Device Name: Measurement centre Vendor Name: Alstom Models Covered: M3x5 Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function: For Requests: 2 Master For Responses: 2 ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 138 iSTAT M3x5 Timeouts while waiting for: Data Link Confirm: None Fixed at ____ Variable Configurable Complete Appl. Fragment: None Fixed at ____ Variable Configurable ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 139 Object Request Response Function Object Variation Qualifier Function Qualifier Description Codes Number Number Codes (hex) Codes (dec) Codes (hex) (dec) Device Attributes - software version 00, 17 Device Attributes – hardware version 00, 17 Device Attributes –...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 140 iSTAT M3x5 Object Request Response Functio Variatio Function Qualifier Object Qualifier Description Codes Codes Number Codes Codes (hex) Number (dec) (hex) (dec) Binary output status 00, 01, 06 Binary output status 00, 01, 06 00, 01 Points for object 10 Relay 1...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 141 Object Request Response Function Qualifier Object Variation Qualifier Function Description Codes Codes Number Number Codes (hex) Codes (dec) (dec) (hex) 16-Bit Analog Input without flag 00, 01, 06 16-Bit Analog Input with flag 00, 01, 06 00, 01 16-Bit Analog Input without flag...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 142 iSTAT M3x5 Points for object 30 cont. Power Factor Total Data (PFt) CAP/IND P. F. Phase 1 Data -1 CAP 300% for -1 IND (PF1) CAP/IND P. F. Phase 2 Data -1 CAP 300% for -1 IND (PF2) CAP/IND P.
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 143 Points for object 30 cont. Active Power Total (Pt) Data - (negative) Reactive Power Total Data (Qt) - L Reactive Power Total Data (Qt) - C Apparent Power Total Data (St) Data Data Data ENERGY...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 144 iSTAT M3x5 Object Request Response Function Qualifier Object Variation Qualifier Function Description Codes Codes Number Number Codes (hex) Codes (dec) (dec) (hex) Time and Date – absolute time Time and Date – absolute time Points for object 50 Time and Date T_Time...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 145 21.3 100% VALUE CALCULATIONS Un = (R40147 / R40146) * R30015 * R40149 In = (R40145 / R40144) * R30017 * R40148 Pn = Un*In It = ; for Connection Mode: 1b It = 3*In ;...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 146 iSTAT M3x5 APPENDIX D: EQUATIONS Definitions of symbols Symbol Definition Average interval Phase voltage (U or U Phase-to-phase voltage (U or U Total number of samples in a period Sample number (0 ≤ n ≤ N) x, y Phase number (1, 2 or 3) Current sample n...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 147 Power Active power by phases N − a number of periods n − index of sample in a period f − phase designation Total active power ...
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M3x5/EN M/B User Manual Page 148 iSTAT M3x5 THD, TDD Current THD − value of first harmonic n − number of harmonic Current TDD − value of max. load current (fixed, user ...
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User Manual M3x5/EN M/B iSTAT M3x5 Page 149 RELATED DOCUMENTS Document Title PI-MBUS-300 Rev. E Modicon Modbus Protocol Reference Guide QDSP EN/M iSTAT Configuration and Analysis Software Manual...
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