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CEM-C31 REVISION LOG Table 1: Revision log� Date Revision Description 07/14 M017B01-03-14A Initial Version Changes in the following sections: 11/14 M017B01-03-14B 4.2. - 4.6 Changes in the following sections: 06/15 M017B01-03-15A 2 - 3.5. - 4.4.1. - 4.4.2. - 4.5. - 4.6. - 4.7. - 5 Changes in the following sections: 01/17 M017B01-03-17A...
- 2 terminal covers, to cover the top of the terminal box and the fixing screws. - RS-485 communications (CEM-C31-485-xx models). - Optical communications port for communications with other modules installed on a DIN rail with a service port (CEM-C31-T1 model). - Impulse output (models CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1). - Digital input (model CEM-C31-485-DS).
CEM-C31 3�- DEVICE INSTALLATION 3.1.- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS In order to use the device safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it follow the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the necessary personal protective equipment, and pay attention to the vari- ous warnings indicated in this instruction manual.
Do not use the device until it is fully installed. 3.3.- DEVICE TERMINALS 3�3�1� MODEL CEM-C31-T1 Table 3:List of CEM-C31-T1 terminals� Device terminals 1 : S1, Current input L1 8 : L3, Voltage input L3...
CEM-C31 3.5.- CONNECTIONS The CEM-C31 has terminal covers to cover the top of the terminal box and the fixing screws Figure 4 Figure 4: Terminal covers of the CEM-C31� The fixing screws are of the mixed type, allowing the use of PZ2 and flat head screwdrivers. Table 6:CEM-C31 connections�...
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CEM-C31 Once the device is powered, attach the safety label ( ) to terminals 13 Figure 6 and 14 to seal the device. Figure 6: Attaching the safety label� Instruction Manual...
CEM-C31 4�- OPERATION The CEM-C31 is an energy meter capable of measuring: Imported and exported active energy and reactive energy in the four quadrants. (according to version). Active, reactive and apparent power (according to version). RMS voltage and current. ...
CEM-C31 4.2.- DISPLAY The device has an LCD where all parameters are displayed. The display is divided into three areas ( Figure 8 COM MAX DEM HOURS kgC0 COST PAR T1 T2 Data line Indicator Units kVArh Figure 8: CEM-C31 Display areas ...
Active LED Reactive LED Figure 9:LED Indicators of the CEM-C31� 4.4.- IMPULSE OUTPUT (CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1 models) The energy meter has optocoupler type outputs capable of generating impulses at a previous- ly programmed rate. (See “6.2.1. IMPULSE OUTPUT WEIGHT”...
CEM-C31 4.5.- DIGITAL INPUT (CEM-C31-485-DS) The CEM-C31-485-DS model features a impulse input (terminals 21 and 22 in ), to Table 5 calculate other supplies or select tariffs. 5 V DC COMM 470 Ω Figure 10: Digital input, CEM-C31-485-DS� Active Tariff selection: Table 8: Tariff selection�...
From then on, short press the button to browse all the parameters defined in Table 9 Table 10 Table 9: Standby mode displays (Table 1) Models CEM-C31-T1, CEM-C31-485-T1, CEM-C31-485-DS (Impulse count option Screen Parameters Total imported active energy Total exported active energy Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version.
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CEM-C31 Table 9 (Continuation): Standby mode displays (Table 1) Screen Parameters Reactive energy quadrant C+ total The impulse count option for the CEM-C31-485-DS model can be configured in section “6.2.3.- DIGITAL INPUT TYPE” Only displayed if the reactive energy display option has been selected in the setup menu ( see “6�2�7�2�...
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CEM-C31 Table 10 (Continuation) : Standby mode displays (Table 2)� Screen Parameters Reactive energy quadrant L+ Tariff 2 kVArh Reactive energy quadrant L- Tariff 2 Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version. kVArh Reactive energy quadrant C- Tariff 2 Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version. kVArh Reactive energy quadrant C+ Tariff 2 kVArh...
CEM-C31 5.2.- DISPLAY IN READING MODE The reading mode is activated by a long press on the button. In reading mode you can: View the voltage, current, active power, apparent power and power factor of the installation. View the energies of the partial energy meters. ...
CEM-C31 5.3.- INSTANTANEOUS VALUE DISPLAY To open the screens where the instantaneous value are viewed, long press the key on the display in standby mode. The home screen is displayed Figure 12 Figure 12: Instantaneous Value main screen� Long press the button to open the different screens.
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Parameters Active three-phase power Reactive three-phase power Apparent three-phase power L1 Power Factor L2 Power Factor L3 Power Factor CEM-C31-T1, CEM-C31-485-T1, CEM-C31-485-DS models (6): Hours of operation from manufacture HOURS CEM-C31-485-DS model Tariff 1 operating hours, from manufacture HOURS CEM-C31-485-DS model Tariff 2 operating hours, from manufacture The device must be connected to the L1 phase to calculate the reactive power.
Long press the button to exit the Partial energy screens. The standby mode is activated again when no button is pressed for 60 seconds. Table 12:Partial energy screens (Table 1)� Models CEM-C31-T1, CEM-C31-485-T1, CEM-C31-485-DS (Impulse count option Screen Parameters Partial imported active energy Partial exported active energy Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version.
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CEM-C31 Table 12 (Continuation): Partial energy screens (Table 1)� Screen Parameters Partial reactive energy, quadrant 3 ( C-) Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version. Partial reactive energy, quadrant 4 ( C+) Hours in partial operation (since the last partial reset ) Cost of the partial active energy consumed (since the last partial reset ) (10)
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CEM-C31 Tabla 13 (Continuation) : Partial energy screens (Table 2)� Screen Parameters Partial reactive energy, quadrant 2 (L-) Tariff 1. (12) Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version. kVArh Partial reactive energy, quadrant 3 (C-) Tariff 1. (12) Only displayed in the 4-quadrant version. kVArh Partial reactive energy, quadrant 4 (C+) Tariff 1.
CEM-C31 Tabla 13 (Continuation) : Partial energy screens (Table 2)� Screen Parameters COST PAR T1 Cost of the partial active energy consumed Tariff 1 (since the last partial reset ) (13) kgC0 PAR T1 emissions into the atmosphere Tariff 1 (since the last partial reset ) (13) HOURS...
CEM-C31 To access the different screens, press key for a prolonged time. Short press the button to browse the different screens ( Table 14 To exit the impulse count screens, press key for a prolonged time. The standby mode is activated again when no button is pressed for 60 seconds. Table 14: Impulse count screens�...
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Active energy with resolution in Wh Reactive energy with resolution varh 32-bit CRC The screen is displayed if it is a CEM-C31-T1 and there is a CEM M-RS485 (communications inter- (15) face for the CEM family of devices) connected to the device.
CEM-C31 6�- CONFIGURATION The CEM-C31 have 2 configuration menus: Metrologically relevant parameters configuration menu. General configuration menu. 6.1.- RELEVANT PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION The most relevant parameters in metrological terms are configured in the programming menu. Short press the button to access this menu. This button is sealable, see to restrict access to the programming “4.1.- BUTTON FUNCTIONS”,...
CEM-C31 After a few seconds viewing the screen shown on , the system returns to the main Figure 16 screen of the Primary voltage transformation ratio. Short press the button to access the next programming step 6�1�2� VOLTAGE SECONDARY TRANSFORMATION RATIO This is the home screen for entering the voltage secondary ratio.
CEM-C31 When the desired value is shown on the screen, move onto the next digit with a long press on button, allowing the remaining values to be modified. To validate the data, move to the last digit and long press the button;...
Long press the button to access the first programming step. 6�2�1� IMPULSE OUTPUT WEIGHT Note: Screen only visible for CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1 models. This is the home screen for entering the weight of the impulse output. Long press the button to view the value to be programmed.
Maximum value: 0. Short press the button to access the next programming step. 6�2�2� IMPULSE OUTPUT TYPE Note: Screen only visible for CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1 models. The impulse output type is selected on this screen, between: kWh or KVArh� Short press the button to browse the different options.
CEM-C31 programming screen. Short press the button to access the next programming step. 6�2�4� PERIPHERAL ADDRESS Note: This is only displayed if it is a CEM-C31-485-T1 or CEM-C31-485-DS or if there is a (communications interface for the CEM family of devices) connected to the CEM- M-RS485 C31-T1 model.
CEM-C31 6�2�5� TRANSMISSION SPEED ( BAUD RATE) Note: This is only displayed if it is a CEM-C31-485-T1 or CEM-C31-485-DS or if there is a (communications interface for the CEM family of devices) connected to the CEM- M-RS485 C31-T1 model. This is the home screen for entering the transmission speed. Long press the button to view the value to be programmed.
CEM-C31 This screen shows the different options: : 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. 8E1 : 8 bits, even parity, 1 stop bit. 8o1 : 8 bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit. 8n2 : 8 bits, no parity, 2 stop bits. 8E2 : 8 bits, even parity, 2 stop bits.
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CEM-C31 6�2�7�2� Reactive energy display This is the home screen for selecting the reactive energy log display view option. Long press to view the options. The possible options are: Yes, if you want a display view of the reactive energy screens. No, a display view of the reactive energy screens is not provided, but a communications view is possible.
CEM-C31 When this screen is displayed: Short press the button to return to the first configuration point of the display ( “ 6.2.7.1. PARTIAL ENERGY DISPLAY” Long press the button to jump to the next programming point. 6�2�8� BACKLIGHT This is the home screen for selecting the backlight operating mode of the screen in those units that feature it.
CEM-C31 To write or modify the value, short press the button repeatedly, increasing the value of the flashing digit. When the desired value is shown on the screen, move onto the next digit with a long press on button, allowing the remaining values to be modified. To validate the data, move to the last digit and long press the button;...
CEM-C31 Maximum value: 9.000 Short press the button to access the next programming step. 6�2�11� PARTIAL ENERGY METER DELETION Note: It is only displayed if the partial energy display has been selected. On this screen you select whether or not to delete the partial energy meters.
CEM-C31 7�- COMMUNICATIONS 7.1.- INFRARED COMMUNICATIONS PORT (Model CEM-C31-T1) The CEM-C31-T1 model, in all versions, the has a serial optical communications port, in com- pliance with the UNE EN 62056-21:2003 Standard. 7.2.- RS-485 COMMUNICATIONS PORT (Models CEM-C31-485-xx) The CEM-C31-485-T1 and CEM-C31-485-DS models has an RS-485 communication port, with MODBUS RTU ®...
CEM-C31 7�2�2�- MODBUS PROTOCOL The MODBUS protocol is a communication standard in the industry that enables the network connection of multiple devices, where there is a master and multiple slaves. Within the MODBUS protocol the CEM-C31-485-xx uses the RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) mode. In RTU mode, message starts and ends are detected with silences of at least 3.5 characters, and the 16-bit CRC error-detection method is used.
CEM-C31 The device will respond to us with the next frame: Initial Register Address Function Register no� 03E8 0001 Note: The values are shown in hexadecimal. The number of registers to write must be the same as the size of the variable that is being accessed.
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CEM-C31 Tabla 17 (Continuación): Variables Modbus : Energías (Tabla 2)� Address Description Size Units Tariff 1 Tariff 2 Partial values Partial imported active energy 0x0120 0x012C 32 bits Partial exported active energy 0x0122 0x012E 32 bits Q1 partial reactive energy 0x0124 0x0130 32 bits...
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CEM-C31 7�2�3�4�- Digital input (CEM-C31-485-DS) The Read function is implemented for these variables. Table 20: Modbus variables: Digital imput Description Address Size Digital Input status 0x0020 16 bits Total impulse count 0x0180 32 bits Partial impulse count 0x0182 32 bits 7�2�3�5�- Operating time, cost and KgCO atmospheric emissions The Read function is implemented for these variables.
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CEM-C31 Table 23 (Continuation): Energy meter model description table� bytes en formato Opciones ASCII 50Hz Frequency 60 Hz Automatic (50/60Hz) Without communications Communications Side optical service port RS-485 Without inputs/outputs Expansion Input/Output (Optocoupler) Model Box for assembly on DIN rail 2 quadrants Number of quadrants 4 quadrants...
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CEM-C31 Table 25: Variable format Display Visualisation� Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 1: Efficiency 1: Reactive 1: Partial 1: Impulse 1: Tariffs factors Energy Energies Instruction Manual...
1�2/50ms 0R source impedance 6 kV at 60º and 240º, with positive and negative polarization Calculation and processing Microprocessor AD converter 16-bit Impulse output (Models CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1) Type Optocoupler Operation Emission of impulses proportional to the energy Electrical features Max.
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CEM-C31 (Continuation) Impulse output (Models CEM-C31-T1 and CEM-C31-485-T1) CEM-C31-T1-MID CEM-C31-T1 CEM-C31-485-T1-MID CEM-C31-485-T1 Impulse ON time 40 ms 200 ms No� of maximum impulses per second Digital input (Model CEM-C31-485-DS) Type Self-powered a +5V (Vmax: 5.1V, Imax: 8.5 mA) Operation Tariff selection 800 Ω...
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CEM-C31 (Continuation) Standards Electrical energy metering equipment (AC)� Part 3: Particular requirements� UNE EN 50470-3 Static active energy meters (classification indexes A, B and C). Electrical energy metering equipment (AC)� Particular requirements� Part IEC 62053-21 21: Static active energy meters (classes 1 and 2) Electrical energy metering equipment (AC)�...
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