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Gima Simpson 400 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 GIMA Multi-Function Electricity Meter OPERATOR’S MANUAL Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 Technical Assistance Simpson Electric Company offers assistance Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Central Time. To receive assistance contact Technical Support at (715) 588-3311 or contact us through our web site at www. simpsonelectric.com. Warranty and Returns Simpson Electric Company warrants each instrument and other articles manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, it’s obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at its factory said instrument or other article of...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SAFETY ..................4 1.1 W ................4 ARNING YMBOLS 1.2 M ..................4 AINTENANCE 2. METER OPERATION..............5 2.1 M .................. 5 EASUREMENTS 2.1.1 Balance Current Measurements ........... 5 2.1.2 Time Averaged Amps/Volts (T-Avg) ........6 2.1.3 Maximum Demand Power (MD)..........6 2.2 P ..................

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Warning Symbols This manual provides details of safe installation and operation of the meter. Safety may be impaired if the instructions are not followed. Labels on individual meters give details of equipment ratings for safe operation. Take time to examine all labels on the meter and to read this manual before commencing installation.

  • Page 6: Meter Operation

    (e.g. Leakage to earth) LEAK represents current in the neutral (4 wire systems only) Note: In 3 phase 3 wire systems the GIMA must be wired using 3 current transformers as shown in fi g. 4-3 for balance current measurement to be made.

  • Page 7: Time Averaged Amps/Volts (T-Avg)

    2.1.2 Time Averaged Amps/Volts (T-Avg) Average values of volts and Amps are calculated over a user programmable time period (10 - 2500 seconds). The displays show the averages for the most recent time period ending at the time the display was last updated. The average period is continuously updated as time progresses.

  • Page 8: Power Up

    Power Up On power up the GIMA shows the meter type and software issue. The example below shows a GIMA 300 with software issue 1.10. CUBE T - 4 SOFT 1.10 Display Pages To select current measurements press the key repeatedly until the desired page is displayed.

  • Page 9: Display

    Display Pages Measured data is displayed on the LCD updated every second unless otherwise stated. Display Pages are organized in four Standard Menus as follows: Power Up The following screen is shown when auxiliary power is fi rst supplied. Current Menu Press the AMP key to select from the available Current Menu pages.
  • Page 10 System and Balance Amps G300 & G400 Only Balance Amps - Instantaneous sum of the phase current waveforms. This is a measure of the neutral current + earth leakage. System Average Amps = (Irms1 + Irms2 + Irms3)/3. Time-Averaged Amps G100 through G400 The calculated average of phase amps taken over a user defi...

  • Page 11: Voltage Menu

    Voltage Menu Press the VOLTS key to select from the available Voltage Menu pages. Phase Volts All Meter Types Phase 1 True rms volts Phase 2 True rms volts. Phase 3 True rms volts. This display is updated every second. Line Volts All Meter Types Line 1 Volts (Phases 1-2)

  • Page 12: Power Menu

    Peak Time-Averaged Volts All Meter Types The maximum value of Time- Averaged volts. These are stored in non-volatile memory when the meter loses auxiliary power Press AMP and VOLTS to reset all three maximums to zero. Power Menu (Meter Types G100-G400) Press the POWER key to select from the available Power Menu pages.
  • Page 13 Phase Watts Meter Types G100 through G400 Phase 1 watts Phase 2 watts. Phase 3 watts Phase VA Meter Type G400 Only Phase 1 VA Phase 2 VA. Phase 3 VA Phase var Meter Types G300 & G400 Only Phase 1 var Phase 2 var.
  • Page 14 Mean Demand (MD) Meter Types G300 & G400 Only The calculated average of the system power values taken over a user defi nable time period T (1min to 60min). A rolling time window is used and the display updated every T /30 with the averages of the most recent period displayed.
  • Page 15 Apparent Energy (VAh) Meter Type G400 Only VAh Accumulating register. This value returns to 0 when the value exceeds 99999999. This register is stored in non-volatile memory when auxiliary power is not supplied to the meter. Reactive Energy (varh) Meter Type G300 & G400 Only Import varh Accumulating register.
  • Page 16 Enable Programming Menu (Link1) If this link is removed the user may not gain access to the programming menu using the front panel keys. For further details of programming the GIMA refer to the meter operating instructions. Disable Reset Energy (LINK2) If this link if fi...

  • Page 17: Reset Of Energy Registers

    Reset of Energy Registers Meters may be supplied with an option to reset energy registers to zero using the front keys. If the option is fi tted, press AMP and VOLTS together while displaying any energy register and hold for approximately 3 seconds.

  • Page 18: Meter Type Display Menus

    Meter Type Display Menus G100 Menus AMPS VOLTS POWER SCROLL Phase Amps Phase Volts System Power (kw),Hz,PF Phase 1 PF, V, I Time Averaged Amps Line Volts Phase Watts Phase 2 PF, V, I Peak Time Averaged Time Averaged Volts Phase 3 PF, V, I Amps Peak Time Averaged...
  • Page 19 G400 Menus AMPS VOLTS POWER SCROLL Phase Amps Phase Volts System Power (kw),Hz,PF Phase 1 PF, V, I Peak Hold Phase Line Volts System Power Phase 2 PF, V, I Amps (kVA),Hz,PF System and Balance Peak Hold Phase System Power Phase 3 PF, V, I Amps Volts...

  • Page 20: Display Scaling

    Display Scaling Measured values displayed on the LCD are scaled by the user settings of CT and/or PT primaries to provide optimum resolution. 3.8.1 Voltage Scaling PT Setting Resolution - 80V 0.01 V - 800V 0.1 V 801V – 8,000V 8,001V - 80,000V 0.01 kV...

  • Page 21: Isolated Pulse Outputs

    (‘pulse rate’). The pulse rate of each output may be programmed by the user to match the requirements of the external system. For further details on programming the GIMA refer to Section 5. Figure 2.1 Pulse Output Connection Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation Panel Mounting Panels should be of thickness 1mm to 4mm with a square cut-out of 92mm (+0.8 - 0.0). A minimum depth of 72mm should be allowed behind the panel for the meter. Remove the panel mounting clips and insert the meter into the cut-out from the front of the panel. Push the meter home.

  • Page 23: Ct Connections

    CT Connections The GIMA is designed for use with external current transformers (CTs). Recommended types should conform to Class 1 per IEC 60044-1. The secondary of the CT should be specifi ed to suit the input rating defi ned on the meter label. Cables used for the current circuit should have a maximum conductor size of 4.0mm...

  • Page 24: 4.5 Connection Schematics

    4.5 Connection Schematics Figure 4-2 3-Phase 3-Wire 2CTs Figure 4-3 3-Phase 3-Wire 3CTs (See Note 2) Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 25 Figure 4-4 3-Phase 4-Wire (See Note 2) Figure 4-5 Single Phase Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 Note 2: Some systems require the S2 terminals of each CT to be connected to common point. This common point may be earthed. The GIMA has isolated CT inputs facilitating this type of connection. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 27: Meter Setup

    Meter Setup Programming Menu To enter programming mode: SCROLL AMPS Hold together for 5 Seconds. Press SCROLL button twice to go to the next menu. 4-Digit Security Code This page is only shown if a security code greater than 0 is set via serial communication.
  • Page 28 Pulse Rate This sets the amount of energy (kWh) required to trigger each Pulse 1 output. Pulse 2 is set at the same rate but linked to a different register (eg kvarh). Press S or T to select the next/ previous Pulse Rate from a standard list.

  • Page 29: Options

    Note 1. Some setup screens are only available on meters with corresponding measurement options. Options Internal Modbus Communications The GIMA may be supplied with RS485 Modbus communications. This is available as a factory fi tted internal option. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 30: Specification

    7. Specifi cation Inputs System 3-Phase 3 or 4 Wire Unbalanced Load Voltage Vb. 230 / 400 Volt. 3-Phase 3 or 4 Wire Vb. 63 / 110 Volt optional Vb. 120 / 208 Volt optional Current Ib 5 Amp from external current transformers (CTs) Ib 1 Amp optional Fully Isolated (2.2kV each phase) Measurement Range...
  • Page 31 Accuracy 0.2% Ib (1.0% Rdg. 0.05 Ib d Iph d 1.2 Ib) ±1 digit. Phase Current 0.6% Ib (2.0% Rdg. 0.05 Ib d In d 1.2 Ib) ±1 digit. Neutral Current 0.2% Vb (1.0% Rdg. 0.2 Vb d Vph d 1.2 Vb) ±1 digit. Phase Voltage 0.3% Vb (1.0% Rdg.
  • Page 32 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 33 SIMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY 520 Simpson Avenue Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 715-588-3311 FAX: 715-588-3326 Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 06-117285-NEW, Edition 4 05/08 Visit us on the web at www.simpsonelectric.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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