Do you have a question about the I-210+ and is the answer not in the manual?
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M.A. Nantz
April 6, 2025
Reading meter
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Mr. Anderson
April 6, 2025
To read the Aclara I-210+ meter:
1. Watch the display cycle—it changes every 5 seconds. 2. Focus on the data codes 01, 02, and 11. - Code 01: Total energy imported from the grid (in kilowatt-hours). - Code 02: Total energy exported to the grid (in kilowatt-hours). - Code 11: Net energy (may show remaining or net usage). 3. The upper display shows the billing data. 4. The small text below shows the unit (kW or kWh) and the 2-digit data code.
Only these three codes are typically needed to monitor solar power use and net metering.
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Mario O. Paz
May 28, 2025
@Mr. Anderson Thank you Sir, I noticed that right after the provider has conducted meter reading, #2 is again set to Zero, then the value increases from zero to a certain number as days progress. #11 just continues and is not reset every meter reading. I noticed also that #11 is the number of kilowat-hours my solar has exported to the grid. based on your explanation, this is #2 value. Can the settings be interchanged by the energy provider?
Mario O. Paz
May 28, 2025
My Aclara electric Meter have values from 1 to 28 at the left downward portion of the LCD. Please identify what these values measure? Example #1 measure my energy consumption from my provider in Kwh and #11 is the export in Kwh my on-grid solar system provides, what is the value measured by #2? thank you!
1 comments:
Mr. Anderson
May 28, 2025
The value measured by #2 on the Aclara I-210+ electric meter indicates kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy consumption. The kWh annunciator (#2) shows that the displayed value is the amount of energy used.
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I-210+ Electronic Meter User Manual 132265-TUM Revision 1 www.Aclara.com...
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Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Aclara. Aclara assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by Aclara.
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Federal Communications Commission for Class B digital devices. If, however, the product causes radio or television interference, notify: Manager - Technology Aclara Technologies 130 Main Street Somersworth, NH 03878-3194 Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipment...
It does not relieve the user of responsibility to use sound practices in application, installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment purchased. Aclara reserves the right to make changes in the specifications shown herein or to make improvements at any time without notice or obligations. Should...
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Warnings and Cautions QUALIFIED PERSON For the purpose of this manual, a qualified person is one who is familiar with the installation, configuration, or operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. In addition, the person has the following qualifications and is trained: •...
All work must be done in accordance with local utility safety practices and procedures. Support If you have a questions, an issue, or would like to speak with Aclara's Support personnel, please contact Aclara using one of the following methods. Technical Support Email support@aclara.com...
The I-210+ is a solid-state electricity meter designed to measure energy in residential and commercial applications that are wired for single-phase ANSI form 1S, 2S, 3S, and 4S services. The I-210+n meter, the functional equivalent of the I-210+,contains additional circuitry to support poly-phase residential (3-Wire Y Network) applications wired for ANSI 12S and 25S meter forms.
Physical Description The I-210+ meter is furnished with a standard UV stabilized polycarbonate cover. The sides of the cover are designed to be reflective to minimize solar heating and obscure the internal components of the meter. Other cover options are available on request.
Chapter 2 • Product Description Meter Forms The I-210+ meter is available in several variant forms, which can be selected depending upon the application. The ANSI Standard S Base (socketed) Meter Forms are shown in the table below. Form Wires Circuit Elements SC/TR...
Physical Variants Available The table below provides information regarding the test constants and starting watts for each configuration. Starting Form Class Volt Watts 5.184 200* 3.24 100* 1.62 100* 1.62 0.25 0.81 0.324 0.05 0.162 0.324 120/208 1.62 200* 120/208 1.62 200* 100/200...
Chapter 2 • Product Description Metering Mode The I-210+ meter accumulates and displays kWh. The I-210+ meter provides various features, some of which are configurable at the factory. • kWh energy measurement is accumulated in four ways. One of the accumulation types must be selected for display.
On-Site User Features The I-210+ meter has many features intended for ease of use on site. Operation • Nameplate and label information • Five digit alphanumeric display with key annunciators • Instantaneous RMS voltage • Instantaneous demand • Service error caution These features are described in detail in Chapter 3, Operating Instructions on page Theory of Operation This section contains the general circuit configuration of the I-210+ meter.
AMR device requirement. Use of unlisted AMR/AMI modules shall result in voided warranty as Aclara can no longer guarantee the safety and integrity of the product.
Remote Disconnect Features The Remote Connect/Disconnect (RCDC) feature provides the means to disconnect the load side terminals from the line side terminals by activating a switch that is controlled by the meter. This can be used for applications such as Pre-Payment Metering (PPM), Emergency Conservation Periods (ECP), Demand Limiting Periods (DLP), and Outage Management.
CHAPTER PERATING NSTRUCTIONS This section provides operational information. Nameplate Label Information The meter nameplate is found on the front of the meter. The following numbered list coincides with the numbers in the figure above: ANSI C12.10 Form Number Multiply by Constant Month &...
LCD Information LCD Information The LCD indicates not only the energy consumption but also a host of parameters that make on-site inspection of meters simple and fast. The LCD is shown below. Each indicator on the display is named in the list below followed by detailed explanations.
Chapter 3 • Operating Instructions Billing Data Display The kWh energy value along with the kWh annunciator is displayed during normal operation. is displayed if the meter detects an error that could affect the metering data. The kWh will show an 8 for all characters, along with the kWh annunciator and the minus sign to the left of the kWh display when the optional segment check is enabled.
LCD Information Three-Character Display This area shows the following informational and diagnostic information: If enabled, instantaneous power is displayed during the normal operation. If the V softswitch is selected, then the instantaneous voltage can also be displayed. point indicator is active when values of instantaneous power are The decimal displayed.
Chapter 3 • Operating Instructions Normal LCD Characteristics In Normal Display mode, the meter display is always visible. Normal Display items are selected by the customer at the time of ordering the meter and are loaded into the meter at the factory. The display segments are illuminated when the meter powers up and every 24 hours when the meter stores information to NVRAM.
LCD Information Delivered - Received Energy: The received energy is subtracted from the delivered energy. This mode of operation is often referred to as net energy. The first three modes of operation always have a positive accumulation. The displayed kWh never decrements and it cannot underflow zero. Instantaneous Power The I-210+ can be configured to display instantaneous power in the lower row of the LCD.
Chapter 3 • Operating Instructions Real Time Watt Hour Disk Emulator The I-210+ meter display contains a three-segment real-time disk- analog display (caterpillar) that is intended to emulate the motion of an electromechanical meter disk. The states of the disk-analog display are sequenced to give the appearance of left-to-right motion of the disk timing mark when the energy flow is in the delivered direction.
LCD Information Real Time Energy Direction Indicators The meter LCD has a method of indicating the positive or negative nature of energy accumulation relative to normally correct meter installation. The two arrows combined with the textual indicators Received and Delivered indicate whether the energy accumulated is delivered to the load or received from the load.
CHAPTER AINTENANCE The I-210+ meter is designed for unattended operation over a long life. When the meter or the site requires attention, the meter has features to facilitate the following tasks: • Enabling various modes of operation and enhanced functions already built into the meter software.
Meter Accuracy Testing Disk Analog Testing The disk analog provides a manual means of checking the calibration of the meter. There are some practical limits to this method of testing. For example, if the load on the meter is very low, the test may take a long time. Conversely, if the load is high, it may be difficult to accurately time the switching of the standard.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance Shop Testing Shop testing consists of verifying the meter’s accuracy. Meter Shop Equipment The meter loading equipment must be capable of maintaining accuracy while supplying energy to the meter's broad range switching power supply. Otherwise, meters may be tested in any shop that meets the requirements outlined in the current editions of the Handbook for Electricity Metering published by the Edison Electric Institute.
Service Service The I-210+ meter is factory calibrated and requires no routine or scheduled service by the user. Repair Factory repair or replacement service is offered when you cannot fix a problem. Because of the high density and integrated design, the repair of on-board components is not recommended.
Chapter 4 • Maintenance Errors and Cautions The meter performs self-tests periodically. These self-tests are performed when the meter powers up, and once every 24 hours thereafter. The current metering data is stored to non-volatile memory (NVRAM) prior to performing the periodic self-test.
Errors and Cautions Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Socket wiring error. Rewire according to applicable diagram. High/low Check the voltage and current Momentary kW Meter internal wiring defective. connectors are seated properly. Check the leads for damage. display Defective sensor. Replace meter.
Chapter 5 • Upgrading CHAPTER PGRADING This section covers the internal features available for an I-210+ meter, along the AMI modules that are available for the I-210+. Softswitches The I-210+ meter offers a set of features which are disabled by default. The I-210+ upgrade features can be individually enabled, either in the factory before shipment or after receipt by a customer, through a mechanism referred to as a softswitch.
AMI Modules The supported AMI communications modules for the I-210 + meter are listed in the table below: AMI Technologies Type Aclara TWACS ® (UMT-R) ® RF P2MP Aclara Synergize ®...
Chapter 5 • Upgrading Dominican Republic Models The following models with integrated communication modules are available only in the Dominican Republic. Aclara I-210+ models with integrated Aclara communication modules: Standard Backhaul Internal Meter Form Technology Connect/Disconnect Model TWACS 1SATDR TWACS...
AMI Modules Meter Disassembly Use the procedures in the following sections to disassemble and reassemble the meter. Meter Cover Removal Remove the meter cover as follows: Remove the security seals from the side of the meter, if present. Turn the cover counterclockwise approximately 30 degrees. Lift the cover straight up.
Chapter 5 • Upgrading AMI Module Installation To learn more about the various modules compatible with the I-210+ and I-210+n meter and how to install those modules, please contact the module supplier for the appropriate integration documentation. Do not interchange base and electronics module assemblies between meters.
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AMI Modules I -2 1 0 + U s e r Ma n u a l...
Chapter 6 • Installation Instructions CHAPTER NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS The meter is plugged into a meter socket using standard meter installation practices. The meter base has current and potential terminals extending outside from the back of the meter. These terminals engage with the socket jaws, which are connected to the service lines.
CHAPTER NALYSIS UIDES These site analyses include rudimentary connection diagrams for identification of metering installation. These diagrams are not metering installation guides. The phasor diagrams are shown for informational purposes only. The meter does not provide the information necessary to determine the phase relationships between voltages and currents.
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Do you have a question about the I-210+ and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Reading meter
To read the Aclara I-210+ meter:
1. Watch the display cycle—it changes every 5 seconds.
2. Focus on the data codes 01, 02, and 11.
- Code 01: Total energy imported from the grid (in kilowatt-hours).
- Code 02: Total energy exported to the grid (in kilowatt-hours).
- Code 11: Net energy (may show remaining or net usage).
3. The upper display shows the billing data.
4. The small text below shows the unit (kW or kWh) and the 2-digit data code.
Only these three codes are typically needed to monitor solar power use and net metering.
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@Mr. Anderson Thank you Sir, I noticed that right after the provider has conducted meter reading, #2 is again set to Zero, then the value increases from zero to a certain number as days progress. #11 just continues and is not reset every meter reading. I noticed also that #11 is the number of kilowat-hours my solar has exported to the grid. based on your explanation, this is #2 value. Can the settings be interchanged by the energy provider?
My Aclara electric Meter have values from 1 to 28 at the left downward portion of the LCD. Please identify what these values measure? Example #1 measure my energy consumption from my provider in Kwh and #11 is the export in Kwh my on-grid solar system provides, what is the value measured by #2? thank you!
The value measured by #2 on the Aclara I-210+ electric meter indicates kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy consumption. The kWh annunciator (#2) shows that the displayed value is the amount of energy used.
This answer is automatically generated