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Multilin
Instruction Manual
Software Revision: 1.17
Manual P/N: 1601-0215-A5
Manual Order Code: GEK-106558D
Copyright © 2010 GE Multilin
GE Multilin
215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098
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*1601-0215-A5*
EPM 6000 Multi-function Power
Chapter 1:
Metering System
I I SO9001:2000
GE Multilin's Quality
Management System is
registered to ISO9001:2000
QMI # 005094

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  • Page 1 Metering System Chapter 1: Instruction Manual Software Revision: 1.17 Manual P/N: 1601-0215-A5 Manual Order Code: GEK-106558D Copyright © 2010 GE Multilin GE Multilin I I SO9001:2000 215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario Canada L6E 1B3 GE Multilin's Quality Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EMAND SPECIFICATIONS ..........................2-5 INTRODUCTION ..........................3-1 3: MECHANICAL ANSI INSTALLATION STEPS ......................3-3 INSTALLATION DIN INSTALLATION STEPS ......................3-4 EPM6000 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION ................3-5 CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INSTALLING METERS ..............4-1 4: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CT L ................... 4-2 EADS ERMINATED TO...
  • Page 4 5: COMMUNICATION DA P (COM 1) ......................5-1 INSTALLATION RS-485 / KYZ O COM 2 (485P O ) ............5-2 UTPUT PTION EPM6000 COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ........5-6 ................5-6 ACTORY NITIAL EFAULT ETTINGS EPM6000 P ..................5-9 ROFILE ETTINGS CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (E- OPTION) ..........
  • Page 5 APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 DNP IMPLEMENTATION ....................APPENDIX D-1 PROTOCOL DATA LINK LAYER ......................APPENDIX D-2 TRANSPORT LAYER ......................APPENDIX D-3 ASSIGNMENTS FOR APPLICATION LAYER ......................APPENDIX D-4 EPM6000 ..................A BJECT AND ARIATION PPENDIX EPM 6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE TOC–3...
  • Page 6 TOC–4 EPM 6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 7: Wye Connection

    In a wye service the neutral (or center point of the wye) is typically grounded. 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). EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–1...
  • Page 8 The phasor diagram shows the 120° angular separation between the phase voltages. The phase-to-phase voltage in a balanced three-phase wye system is 1.732 times the phase- to-neutral voltage. The center point of the wye is tied together and is typically grounded. 1–2 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 9: Delta Connection

    Delta connected services may be fed with either three wires or four wires. In a three-phase delta service the load windings are connected from phase-to-phase rather than from phase-to-ground. The following figure shows the physical load connections for a delta service. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–3...
  • Page 10 120 volts on two phases and 208 volts on the third phase. The phasor diagram for the voltages in a three- phase, four-wire delta system is shown below. 1–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 11: Blondell S Theorem And Three Phase Measurement

    In a three-phase, four-wire wye system it is necessary to use three elements. Three voltage coils are connected between the three phases and the common neutral conductor. A current coil is required in each of the three phases. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–5...
  • Page 12 Blondell'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 must measure the 1–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 13 This will require three voltage coils and three current coils (a three element meter). Similar figures and conclusions could be reached for other circuit configurations involving delta-connected loads. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–7...

  • Page 14: Power, Energy And Demand

    In real life the power value moves almost constantly. Time (minutes) FIGURE 1–7: Power Use Over Time 1–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 15 The same process is applied to calculate the 15-minute demand value. The demand value associated with the example load is 59.68 kWh/hr or 59.68 kWd. Note that the peak instantaneous value of power is 80 kW, significantly more than the demand value. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–9...

  • Page 16: Demand

    Interval #7 will have a demand value of 400 kWh/hr. In the data shown, this is the peak demand value and would be the number that would set the demand charge on the utility bill. 1–10 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 17 FIGURE 1–8: Energy Use and Demand Intervals As seen in this example, it is important to recognize the relationships between power, energy and demand in order to effectively control loads or to correctly monitor use. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–11...

  • Page 18: Reactive Energy And Power Factor

    When lines are carrying VARs, they cannot carry as many watts. 1–12 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 19: Power Factor

    In applications where the voltage and current are not distorted, the Total Power Factor will equal the Displacement Power Factor. But if harmonic distortion is present, the two power factors will not be equal. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–13...

  • Page 20: Harmonic Distortion

    The distortion observed in Figure 1.11 can be modeled as the sum of several sinusoidal waveforms of frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental 60 Hz frequency. This modeling is performed by mathematically disassembling the distorted waveform into a 1–14 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 21: Inductive And Capacitive Impedance

    Instrument transformers are designed to pass 60 Hz quantities with high accuracy. These devices, when designed for accuracy at low frequency, do not pass high frequencies with high EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–15...

  • Page 22: Waveform Capture

    Waveform capture is a real-time data collection event. Waveform capture should not be confused with waveform recording that is used to record multiple cycles of all voltage and current waveforms in response to a transient condition. 1–16 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 23: Power Quality

    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. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–17...
  • Page 24 POWER QUALITYCHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT 1–18 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Overview and Specifications Hardware Overview The EPM6000 monitor is a multifunction power meter designed to be used in electrical substations, panel boards and as a power meter for OEM equipment. The unit provides multifunction measurement of all electrical parameters.

  • Page 26: Voltage And Current Inputs

    Communications Option Ethernet communications option For example, to order an EPM6000 for 60 Hz system with a 1 A secondary CT input and no THD or pulse output option, and including an Ethernet communications option (replacing standard Base Unit serial port communications), select order code PL6000-6-1A-0-E. The standard unit includes display, all current/voltage/power/frequency/energy counters, percent load bar, RS485, and IrDA communication ports.

  • Page 27: V-Switch™ Technology

    V-Switch™ Technology V-Switch™ Technology is a virtual firmware-based switch that allows you to enable meter features through communication. This allows the EPM6000 unit to be upgraded after installation to a higher model, without removing the unit from service. Available V-Switch™ Keys: •...

  • Page 28: Utility Peak Demand

    2.1.5 Utility Peak Demand The EPM6000 provides user-configured Block (fixed) or Rolling window demand. This feature allows you to set up a customized demand profile. Block window demand is demand used over a user-defined demand period (usually 5, 15, or 30 minutes). Rolling window demand is a fixed window demand that moves for a user-specified subinterval period.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    IEC 687 (0.2% accuracy) ANSI C12.20 (0.2% accuracy) ANSI (IEEE) C37.90.1: ........Surge Withstand ANSI C62.41 (burst) IEC 1000-4-2: ..........ESD IEC 1000-4-3: ..........Radiated Immunity IEC 1000-4-4: ..........Fast Transient IEC 1000-4-5: ..........Surge Immunity EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 2–5...
  • Page 30 KYZ output contacts (and infrared LED light pulses through face plate): Pulse Width: .............90ms Full Scale Frequency: ........~3Hz Contact type: ...........Solid State – SPDT (NO – C – NC) Relay type: ............Solid state Peak switching voltage: ......DC ±350V 2–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 31 Leakage current: ...........1μA@350V Isolation: ............AC 3750V Reset State: ............(NC - C) Closed; (NO - C) Open Infrared LED: Peak Spectral Wavelength: ......940nm Reset State: ............Off FIGURE 2–1: Internal Schematic (De-energized State) EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 2–7...
  • Page 32 105.4 mm × 123.2 mm × 123.2 mm (L × W × H) Mounting: ............mounts in 92 mm square DIN or ANSI C39.1, 4-inch round cut-out Weight: ..............2 pounds / 0.907 kg 2–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 33 Mechanical Installation Introduction The EPM6000 meter can be installed using a standard ANSI C39.1 (4" Round) or an IEC 92mm DIN (Square) form. In new installations, simply use existing DIN or ANSI punches. For existing panels, pull out old analog meters and replace with the EPM6000 meter. The various models use the same installation.
  • Page 34 FIGURE 3–1: EPM6000 Mounting Information Recommended Tools for EPM6000 Meter Installation: • #2 Phillips screwdriver, small wrench and wire cutters. EPM6000 Transducer Installation requires no tools. • Mount the meter in a dry location free from dirt and corrosive substances. The meter is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

  • Page 35: Installation Ansi Installation Steps

    Secure from back of panel with lock washer and nut on each threaded rod. Use a small wrench to tighten. Do not overtighten. The maximum installation torque is 0.4 Newton-Meter. NEMA12 mounting gasket threaded rods lock washer and nut FIGURE 3–2: ANSI Mounting Procedure EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 3–3...

  • Page 36: Din Installation Steps

    DIN mounting bracket top-mounting bracket groove bottom mounting bracket groove #8 screw EPM 6000 meter with NEMA 12 mounting gasket Remove (unscrew) ANSI studs for DIN Installation FIGURE 3–3: DIN Mounting Procedure 3–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 37: Epm6000 Transducer Installation

    CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONEPM6000 TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION EPM6000 Transducer Installation The EPM6000 Transducer model is installed using DIN Rail Mounting. Specs for DIN Rail Mounting: • International Standards: DIN 46277/3 • DIN Rail (Slotted) Dimensions: 0.297244” x 1.377953” x 3” (inches) [7.55mm x 35mm x 76.2mm (millimeters)].
  • Page 38 DIN Rails are comonly used as a mounting channel for most terminal blocks, control Note devices, circuit protection devices and PLCs. DIN Rails are made of cold rolled steel electrolitically plated, and are also available in aluminum, PVC, stainless steel and copper. 3–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 39 Electrical Installation Considerations When Installing Meters • Installation of the EPM6000 Meter must be performed only by qualified personnel who follow standard safety precautions during all procedures. Those personnel should have appropriate training and experience with high voltage devices. Appropriate safety gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing is recommended.

  • Page 40: Ct Leads Terminated To Meter

    4.1.1 CT Leads Terminated to Meter The EPM6000 is designed to have Current Inputs wired in one of three ways. Figure 4–1: below, shows the most typical connection where CT Leads are terminated to the meter at the Current Gills.

  • Page 41: Ct Leads Pass-Through (No Meter Termination)

    Current gills removed FIGURE 4–2: Pass-Through Wire Electrical Connection 4.1.3 Quick Connect Crimp CT Terminations For quick termination or for portable applications, a quick connect crimp CT connection can also be used. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–3...

  • Page 42: Voltage And Power Supply Connections

    4.1.4 Voltage and Power Supply Connections Voltage Inputs are connected to the back of the unit via a optional wire connectors. The connectors accommodate up to AWG#12 / 2.5 mm wire. 4–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 43: Ground Connections

    4.1.6 Voltage Fuses GE Multilin recommends the use of fuses on each of the sense voltages and on the control power, even though the wiring diagrams in this chapter do not show them. • Use a 0.1 Amp fuse on each voltage input.

  • Page 44: Electrical Connection Diagrams

    Three-phase, three-wire Delta with 2 PTs, 2 CTs. Three-phase, three-wire Delta with 2 PTs, 3 CTs. Current-only measurement (three-phase). Current-only measurement (dual-phase). 10. Current-only measurement (single-phase). These diagrams are indicated in the sections following. 4–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 45: (1) Wye, 4-Wire With No Pts And 3 Cts, No Pts, 3 Element

    (1) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, no PTs, 3 Element For this wiring type, select (3-element Wye) in the meter programming setup. 3 EL WYE FIGURE 4–5: 4-Wire Wye with no PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–7...

  • Page 46: (2) Wye, 4-Wire With No Pts And 3 Cts, 2.5 Element

    (2) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element For this wiring type, select (2.5-element Wye) in the meter programming setup. 2.5EL WYE FIGURE 4–6: 4-Wire Wye with no PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element 4–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 47: Ct S , 3 Element

    (3) Wye, 4-Wire with 3 PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element For this wiring type, select (3-element Wye) in the meter programming setup. 3 EL WYE FIGURE 4–7: 4-Wire Wye with 3 PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–9...

  • Page 48: Ct S , 2.5 Element

    (4) Wye, 4-Wire with 2 PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element For this wiring type, select (2.5-element Wye) in the meter programming setup. 2.5EL WYE FIGURE 4–8: 4-Wire Wye with 2 PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element 4–10 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 49: (5) Delta, 3-Wire With No Pts, 2 Cts

    (5) Delta, 3-Wire with no PTs, 2 CTs For this wiring type, select (2 CT Delta) in the meter programming setup. 2 Ct dEL FIGURE 4–9: 3-Wire Delta with no PTs and 2 CTs EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–11...

  • Page 50: S , 2 Ct S

    (6) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 2 CTs For this wiring type, select (2 CT Delta) in the meter programming setup. 2 Ct dEL FIGURE 4–10: 3-Wire Delta with 2 PTs and 2 CTs 4–12 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 51: S , 3 Ct S

    (7) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 3 CTs For this wiring type, select (2 CT Delta) in the meter programming setup. 2 Ct dEL FIGURE 4–11: 3-Wire Delta with 2 PTs and 3 CTs EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–13...

  • Page 52: Current-Only Measurement (Three-Phase)

    Even if the meter is used only for current measurement, the unit requires a AN volts Note reference. Please ensure that the voltage input is attached to the meter. AC control power can be used to provide the reference signal. 4–14 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 53: Current -Only Measurement (Dual -Phase )

    Even if the meter is used only for current measurement, the unit requires a AN volts Note reference. Please ensure that the voltage input is attached to the meter. AC control power can be used to provide the reference signal. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 4–15...

  • Page 54: Current -Only Measurement (Single -Phase )

    Even if the meter is used only for current measurement, the unit requires a AN volts Note reference. Please ensure that the voltage input is attached to the meter. AC control power can be used to provide the reference signal. 4–16 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 55 IrDA Port (COM 1) The EPM6000 meter’s Com 1 IrDA Port is on the face of the meter. The IrDA Port allows the unit to be set up and programmed using a PDA or remote laptop without the need for a communication cable.

  • Page 56: Kyz Output Com 2 (485P Option)

    The 485P Option provides a combination RS-485 and a KYZ Pulse Output for pulsing energy values. The RS-485 / KYZ Combo is located on the terminal section of the meter. See section 6.3.1 for Pulse Constants. 5–2 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 57 FIGURE 5–3: EPM6000 Connected to PC via RS485 As shown in Figure 5.3, to connect a EPM6000 to a PC, you need to use an RS485 to RS232 converter. Figure 5-4 below, shows the detail of a 2-wire RS485 connection.
  • Page 58 Resistors may not be needed. When they are used, the value of the Termination Resistors is determined by the electrical parameters of the cable. Figure 5-5 shows a representation of an RS485 Daisy Chain connection. 5–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONEPM6000 COMMUNICATION FIGURE 5–5: RS485 Daisy Chain Connection FIGURE 5–6: Incorrect “T” and “Star” Topologies EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–5...

  • Page 60: Epm6000 Communication And Programming Overview

    When the EPM6000 is powered up, you have up to 5 seconds to poll the Name Register as shown in the example below: “How to Connect.” You will be connected to the meter with the Factory Initial Default Settings.
  • Page 61 Connect button. The Device Status screen appears, confirming a connection. FIGURE 5–9: Device Status screen Click OK. The main screen of Communicator EXT software reappears. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–7...
  • Page 62 EPM6000 COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING OVERVIEWCHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION Click the Profile button on the left of the toolbar. A set of EPM6000 Profile Programming Screens appears: Click the Communication tab. The Communication Settings appear. Use pull-down menus to change settings, if desired.

  • Page 63: Epm6000 Profile Settings

    EPM6000 Profile Settings SCALING (CT, PT Ratios and System Wiring) • CT Numerator (Primary): • CT Denominator (Secondary): • CT Multiplier: • CT Fullscale: Calculation Based on Selections • PT Numerator (Primary): EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–9...
  • Page 64 EPM6000 COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING OVERVIEWCHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION • PT Denominator (Secondary): • PT Multiplier: • PT Fullscale: Calculation Based on Selections System Wiring: Number of Phases: One, Two or Three VOLTS FULL SCALE = PT Numerator x PT Multiplier Note You must specify Primary and Secondary Voltage in Full Scale.
  • Page 65 Demand Averaging Averaging Method: Block or Rolling Interval (Minutes) Sub Interval Auto Scroll: Click to Activate Display Configuration: Click Values to be displayed. You MUST have at lease ONE selected. Note EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–11...
  • Page 66 EPM6000 COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING OVERVIEWCHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION For EPM6000, the Display Configuration section does not apply because there is no display. Note If incorrect values are entered on this screen the following message appears: Note Current, CT, PT and Energy Settings will cause invalid energy accumulator values.
  • Page 67 Settings appear in the Table at the bottom of the screen If Return Hysteresis is > High Set Point, the Limit is Disabled. Note Click Update to send a new Profile. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–13...
  • Page 68 EPM6000 COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMMING OVERVIEWCHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION If the Update fails, the software asks if you want to try again to Update. Note Click Cancel to Exit the Profile. Use Communicator EXT to communicate with the device and perform required tasks.

  • Page 69: Configuring The Ethernet Connection (E-Option)

    CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATIONCONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (E-OPTION) Configuring the Ethernet Connection (E-option) The E- option gives the EPM6000 meter a wired (RJ45) Ethernet connection, allowing it to communicate on the Local Area Network (LAN). The meter is easily configured through a host PC using Telnet connection.
  • Page 70 CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (E-OPTION)CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION Right click on the Local Area Network Connection you will use to connect to the EPM6000 meter and select Properties from the drop-down menu. You will see the window shown below: 5–16...
  • Page 71 You will see the window shown below: Click the Use the Following IP Address radio button and enter these parameters: IP Address: 10.0.0.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click the OK button. You have completed the setup procedure. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–17...

  • Page 72: Setting Up The Ethernet Card (E- Option) In The Epm6000 Meter

    MB/TCP Exception Codes - Yes (Return 00AH and 00BH) Char, Message Timeout - 00050 msec, 05000 msec The Ethernet card in the EPM6000 meter can be locally or remotely configured using a Telnet connection over the network. The configuration parameters can be changed at any time and are retained when the meter is not powered up.
  • Page 73 • Once group 1 is selected, the individual parameters display for editing. Either: • Enter a new parameter if a change is required. • Press Enter to proceed to the next parameter without changing the current setting. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–19...
  • Page 74 Reset button on the card. Follow the procedure in the following section. 5.3.2.2 Resetting the Ethernet Card (E-) The E- card’s Reset Button is accessed from the back of the EPM6000 meter. See Figure 5.13 for the location of the Reset Button. E- Reset Button FIGURE 5–10: Backplate of EPM6000 meter, showing Reset Button placement...
  • Page 75 Using an implement such as a ballpoint pen tip, press and hold the Reset button for 30 seconds. The E- card will be reset to the default settings shown in Section 5.3.2. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 5–21...
  • Page 76 CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (E-OPTION)CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION 5–22 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 77: 6: Using The Meter

    Using the Meter Introduction The EPM6000 meter can be configured and a variety of functions can be accomplished simply by using the Elements and the Buttons on the meter face. This chapter will review Front Panel Navigation. Complete Navigation Maps can be found in Appendix A of this manual.

  • Page 78: Meter Face Buttons

    Configuration Mode (ENTER three times, then Down) Menu Button: Press and release to navigate Config Menu, return to Main Menu Right Button: Operating Mode - Max, Min, %THD, Del kW, Net kW, Total kW 6–2 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 79 Configuration Mode: Change Meter Configuration (Can be Password Protected) The above is a brief overview of the use of the Buttons. Note For Programming, refer to Chapter 7. For complete Navigation Maps, refer to Appendix A of this manual. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 6–3...

  • Page 80: Of Load Bar

    % OF LOAD BARCHAPTER 6: USING THE METER % of Load Bar The 10-segment LED bargraph at the bottom of the EPM6000 unit’s display provides a graphic representation of Amps. The segments light according to the load in the %Load Segment Table below.

  • Page 81: Watt-Hour Accuracy Testing (Verification)

    Since the EPM6000 is a traceable revenue meter, it contains a utility grade test pulse that can be used to gate an accuracy standard. This is an essential feature required of all billing grade meters.

  • Page 82: Infrared & Kyz Pulse Constants For Accuracy Testing

    Class 10 Models Class 2 Models Below 150 V 0.2505759630 0.0501151926 Above 150 V 1.0023038521 0.2004607704 • Minimum pulse width is 40 ms. Note • Refer to section 2.2 for Wh Pulse specifications. 6–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 83: Upgrade The Meter Using V-Switchesâ

    CHAPTER 6: USING THE METERUPGRADE THE METER USING V-SWITCHESÂ Upgrade the Meter using V-Switches® The EPM6000 meter is equipped with V-Switch™ technology. V-Switch™ is a virtual firmware-based switch that allows you to enable meter features through communication. This allows the unit to be ugraded after installation, to a higher model, without removing the unit from service.
  • Page 84 UPGRADE THE METER USING V-SWITCHESÂCHAPTER 6: USING THE METER 6–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: Configuring the Meter Using the Front Panel Configuring the Meter Using the Front Panel Overview The EPM6000 front panel can be used to configure the meter. The EPM6000 has three MODES: • Operating Mode (Default) • Reset Mode •...
  • Page 86 In this chapter, a typical set up will be demonstrated. Other settings are possible. The complete Navigation Map for the Display Modes is in Appendix A of this manual. The meter can also be configured with software (see Communicator EXT 3.0 Manual). 7–2 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 87 • Error Screen (if an error exists) EPM6000 will then automatically Auto-Scroll the Parameter Designators on the right side of the front panel. Values are displayed for each parameter. The KILO or MEGA LED lights, showing the scale for the Wh, VARh and VAh readings.

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    (rSt) is in the A Screen and the “RESETALL? no” screen appears. Reset ALL resets all Max and Min values. See Appendix A for Navigation Map. • If you push ENTER again, the Main Menu continues to scroll. • The DOWNbutton does not change the screen. 7–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 89 Auto-Scroll the Parameters. (In other Modes, the screen returns to the screen to be changed. The left digit of the setting is flashing and the Program (PRG) LED flashes on the left side of the meter face.) EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 7–5...

  • Page 90: Configuration Mode

    Press the MENU Button from any of the auto-scrolling readings. Press DOWN to display the Configuration Mode ( ) string in the “A” screen. Press ENTER to scroll through the configuration parameters, starting at the screen. SCrL Ct Pt 7–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 91: Configuring The Scroll Feature

    Use the DOWN and RIGHT buttons to enter the correct password (refer to Reset Mode above, for steps on password entry). EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 7–7...
  • Page 92 Use the RIGHT button to scroll to change the value from When the message is displayed, press ENTER to change the Stor ALL? YES setting. message will appear and the meter will reset. Stor ALL donE 7–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 93: Configuring The Ct Setting

    Press ENTER again to select the to (CT scaling) value. Ct-S value can be “1”, “10”, or “100”. Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode Ct-S Screens above, for instructions on changing values. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 7–9...

  • Page 94: Configuring The Pt Setting

    This will display the (PT numerator) screen. Pt-n Press ENTER again to change to display the (PT denominator) screen. Pt-d Press ENTER again to select the to (PT scaling) value. Pt-S 7–10 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 95: Configuring The Connection (Cnct) Setting

    Select the setting that is right for your meter. The possible Connection configurations are • 3-element Wye ( 3 EL WYE • 2.5-element Wye ( 2.5EL WYE • 2 CT Delta ( 2 Ct deL as shown below: EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 7–11...

  • Page 96: Configuring The Communication Port Setting

    • The first screen is Meter Address ( ). The current address appears on the POrt screen. Follow the programming steps in section 7.3.5. Select a three-digit number for the address. 7–12 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 97 The possible baud rate screens are shown below. • The final screen is the Communications Protocol ( POrt Prot The current protocol is displayed on the “B” screen. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 7–13...

  • Page 98: 7.3.10 Operating Mode

    Press MENU to return to the main Configuration menu. 7.3.10 Operating Mode Operating mode is the EPM6000 meter’s default mode. If scrolling is enabled, the meter automatically scrolls through these parameter screens after startup. The screen changes every 7 seconds. Scrolling is suspended for 3 minutes after any button is pressed.

  • Page 99: Appendix A: Epm6000 Navigation Maps

    Maps EPM6000 Navigation Maps Appendix A.1 Introduction The EPM6000 meter can be configured and a variety of functions performed using the BUTTONS on the meter face. • An Overview of the Elements and Buttons on the meter face can be found in Chapter •...

  • Page 100: Epm6000 Navigation Map Titles

    APPENDIX A: EPM6000 NAVIGATION MAPS Appendix A.2 Navigation Maps (Sheets 1 to 4) The EPM6000 Navigation Maps begin on the next page. They show in detail how to move from one screen to another and from one Display Mode to another using the buttons on the face of the meter. All Display Modes will automatically return to Operating Mode after 10 minutes with no user activity.
  • Page 101 APPENDIX A: EPM6000 NAVIGATION MAPS NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE A–3...
  • Page 102 NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4) APPENDIX A: EPM6000 NAVIGATION MAPS A–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 103 APPENDIX A: EPM6000 NAVIGATION MAPS NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE A–5...
  • Page 104 NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4) APPENDIX A: EPM6000 NAVIGATION MAPS A–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 105: Appendix B: Modbus Mapping For Epm6000

    The Modbus Map for the EPM6000 Meter gives details and information about the possible readings of the meter and about the programming of the meter. The EPM6000 can be programmed using the buttons on the face plate of the meter (Chapter 7). The meter can also be programmed using software.
  • Page 106 MODBUS REGISTER MAP SECTIONS APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAPPING FOR EPM6000 Appendix B.2 Modbus Register Map Sections The EPM6000 Modbus Register Map includes the following sections: Fixed Data Section, Registers 1- 47, details the Meter’s Fixed Information described in Section 7.2.
  • Page 107 Appendix B.3 Data Formats ASCII: ASCII characters packed 2 per register in high, low order and without any termination charcters. Example: “EPM6000” would be 4 registers containing 0x5378, 0x6172, 0x6B31, 0x3030. SINT16/UINT16:16-bit signed/unsigned integer. SINT32/UINT32:32-bit signed/unsigned integer spanning 2 registers. The lower-addressed register is the high order half.

  • Page 108: Floating Point Values

    The Floating Point Representation is therefore -1.75871956 x 2 Decimal equivalent: -1800.929 Exponent = the whole number before the decimal point Note Mantissa = the positive fraction after the decimal point B–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...

  • Page 109: Modbus Register Map

    -1.00 to +1.00 none total 0401 - 0402 1026 - 1027 Frequency FLOAT 0 to 65.00 0403 - 0404 1028 - 1029 Neutral Current FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps Block Size: EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE B–5...
  • Page 110 0BC9 - 0BCA 3018 - 3019 Positive Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M watts Minimum Avg Demand 0BCB - 0BCC 3020 - 3021 Positive VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M VARs Minimum Avg Demand B–6 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 111 0FA4 - 0FA4 4005 - 4005 Amps C, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 0FA5 - 0FA5 4006 - 4006 Phase A Current 0th UINT16 0 to 65535 none harmonic magnitude EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE B–7...
  • Page 112 1389 - 138A 5002 - 5003 Time Since Reset UINT32 0 to 4294967294 4 msec wraps around after max count Block Size: Commands Section Resets Block write-only 4E1F - 4E1F 20000 - 20000 Reset Max/Min Blocks UINT16 password B–8 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 113 3 = 2.5 element wye[6S]) 7534 - 7534 30005 - 30005 Averaging Method UINT16 bit-mapped --iiiiii b----sss iiiiii = interval (5,15,30,60) b = 0-block or 1-rolling sss = # subintervals (1,2,3,4) EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE B–9...
  • Page 114 11-12. 754E - 754E 30031 - 30031 Limit #1 Out Low SINT16 -200.0 to +200.0 0.1% of full scale Setpoint for the "below" Setpoint limit (LM2), see notes 11-12. B–10 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 115 VAh per energy * see note 10 format 9C5F - 9C5F 40032 - 40032 Neutral Current UINT16 0 to 4095 amps see Amps A/B/C above 9C60 - 9CA2 40033 - 40099 Reserved none EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE B–11...
  • Page 116 M denotes a 1,000,000 multiplier. Not applicable to EPM6000, V-Switch 1, 2, or 3 Writing this register causes data to be saved permanently in EEPROM. If there is an error while saving, a slave device failure exception is returned and programmable settings mode automatically terminates via reset.
  • Page 117 If V-Switch is 1 or 2 and protocol (ppp) is set to 3 (DNP) then meter will use the MODBUS RTU protocol as DNP is supported by V-Switch 3 or above. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE B–13...
  • Page 118 MODBUS REGISTER MAP APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAPPING FOR EPM6000 B–14 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 119 Appendix C: DNP Mapping for EPM6000 DNP Mapping for EPM6000 Appendix C.1 Introduction The DNP Map for the EPM6000 Meter shows the client-server relationship in the EPM6000’s use of DNP Protocol. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE C–1...
  • Page 120 SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) Values above 10A secondary read 32767. Amps B SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) Amps C SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) C–2 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 121 (10 / 32768) For 1A model, multiplier is (2 / 32768) and values above 2A secondary read 32767. Internal Indication Device Restart Bit none Clear via Function 2 (Write), Qualifier Code 0. EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE C–3...
  • Page 122 DNP MAPPING (DNP-1 TO DNP-2) APPENDIX C: DNP MAPPING FOR EPM6000 C–4 EPM6000 MULTI-FUNCTION POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE...
  • Page 123 Appendix D.1 DNP Implementation PHYSICAL LAYER The EPM6000 meter is capable of using RS-485 as the physical layer. This is accomplished by connecting a PC to the EPM6000 with the RS-485 connection on the back face of the meter. RS-485 RS-485 provides multi-drop network communication capabilities.
  • Page 124 65535 ( 0xFFFF ) defined as an all stations address. EPM6000 meters' addresses are programmable from 0 - 247 ( 0x0000 - 0x00F7 ), and will recognize address 65535 ( 0xFFFF ) as the all stations address.
  • Page 125 APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL ASSIGNMENTS FOR EPM6000 TRANSPORT LAYER Appendix D.3 Transport Layer The Transport Layer as implemented on EPM6000 meters is subject to the following considerations: Transport Header Multiple-frame messages are not allowed for EPM6000 meters. Each Transport Header should indicate it is both the first frame ( FIR = 1 ) as well as the final frame ( FIN = 1 ).
  • Page 126 Multiple-fragment messages are not allowed for EPM6000 meters. Each Application Header should indicate it is both the first fragment ( FIR = 1 ) as well as the final fragment (FIN = 1). Application-Level confirmation is not used for EPM6000 meters. Function Codes The following Function codes are implemented on EPM6000 meters.
  • Page 127 Binary Output Status supports the following functions: Read ( Function 1 ) A READ request for Variation 0 will be responded to with Variation 2. Binary Output Status is used to communicate the following data measured by EPM6000 meters: Energy Reset State...
  • Page 128 APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL ASSIGNMENTS FOR EPM6000 Energy Reset ( Point 0 ) EPM6000 meters accumulate power generated or consumed over time as Hour Readings, which measure positive VA Hours and positive and negative W Hours and VAR Hours. These readings may be reset using Point 0.