Warning ....................1 Disclaimer .....................1 Symbols ....................1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview....................3 Power Line Communications (PLC) ............3 Scan Transponder-5 (PLC Data Collector and Communicator)......3 Quadlogic Metering System ..............4 Chapter 2 About the MiniCloset-5c The MiniCloset-5c ...................6 Specifications..................7 Chapter 3 Parts and Options Parts.....................9 Options ....................9...
Thank you for purchasing a MiniCloset-5c multi-channel electric power meter manufactured by Quadlogic Controls Corporation. Quadlogic has been designing, manufacturing, and selling digital electric metering systems for over 25 years. We appreciate your business. ONTACT NFORMATION For sales and technical support, please contact Quadlogic Controls Corporation as indicated below.
OLLECTOR AND OMMUNICATOR When the MiniCloset-5c is read via PLC, one or more Scan Transponder-5’s are required. The Scan Transponder-5 is the central data collector for Quadlogic metering systems. It communicates with Quadlogic meters over the existing electric wires that serve each tenant in a building or customer on a utility grid.
This metering system measures electrical usage for each tenant (customer), cost center, or common area space, and communicates this metering data over the power distribution wires. A metering system is comprised of two or more Quadlogic electricity meters and at least one Quadlogic Scan Transponder-5 (ST-5), which is Quadlogic’s data collector and concentrator.
LOSET LOSET The MiniCloset-5c, or MC-5c, is a multi-tenant digital electric meter used for commercial, residential or industrial applications. It meters up to 24 circuits or channels, which can be configured as 24 single-phase/circuit loads, 12 two-phase/circuit loads, 8 three-phase/circuit loads, or any equivalent combination.
Open-source data conversion program Collects data from up to 12 water, gas, or BTU meters Form A Dry Contact Inputs PDM connects to MiniCloset-5c via CAT5 Maximum 4 PDM units to a MC-5c (daisy chain) Total of 48 discrete inputs total...
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Industry Canada: MC# AE-1148 Communications Options Although a MiniCloset-5c is typically part of an AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) System whereby metering data is collected by a Scan Transponder using PLC, in some cases a user may need to communicate with the meter directly. In addition to the Power Line...
ARTS Figure 3-1. MiniCloset-5c, Parts and Assembly A. Meter Head – Main component of the MiniCloset-5c. The Meter Head contains the Meter Module, through which all signals transmit, events are recorded and meter data is stored. B. Voltage Connector – A 14-pin connector that connects the Fuse Block (C) and the Meter Head (A).
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II. RS-485 The Data Link External Communications or RS-485 module allows multiple Quadlogic meters to be connected together in cases where PLC is not being utilized. RS-485 utilizes two (2) shielded, twisted pairs of #16 AWG stranded wires.
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Parts and Options V. Interface with Quadlogic Software (IQ) The Interface with Quadlogic (IQ) Program allows for easy access to all metering information necessary for basic bill generation, daily load profiling and certain customer service functions such as acquiring as needed reads for customers moving into or out of a designated location.
NSTALLATION VERVIEW This chapter contains installation instructions and wiring diagrams for all MiniCloset-5c meter models. The installation instructions start with a general procedure which applies to all meter models, then continues with specific wiring and CT installation information for each particular MC-5c configuration.
Certification requires a visual inspection of the current transformers and the voltage taps on the incoming feeder phase wires. The MiniCloset-5c installation procedure consists of the following steps: 1. Install metal box 2. Optional communication module is installed, run communications wiring 3.
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#12 AWG stranded wire with white insulation. 3. Run the #12 AWG feeder phase tap wires through the conduit to the MC-5c back box. Connect the wires to the MiniCloset-5c Fuse Block. Step 4: Install and connect Current Transformers (CTs)
Transponder or software.) 1. Press and hold the Demand Reset button. 2. The LCD will initially display the Quadlogic Copyright message. 3. The LCD will then display the Dmdreset event screen: 4.
OMMUNICATIONS VERVIEW In addition to integrated PLC, Quadlogic meters have an optical port as a standard feature and an optional modem, RS-232, or RS-485 module through which communications with the meter can be established. Any computer with a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal Private Edition can be utilized.
ECURITY IERARCH Quadlogic meters are protected by a security hierarchy of Level 1 (least secure) through Level 5 (most secure). Each level allows access to increasing data parameters and manipulation of the meter. Once logged in at the specific level, access to that level and all those levels below it are permitted.
Chapter 7 Communications Once the login string has been delivered, the Quadlogic meter will display a Quadlogic Copyright message followed by the “CIP#” prompt. The “CIP#” prompt is the indication that the login was successful and the next command can be entered.
Lagging, Power Factor, Phase Angle, and by phase accumulation (i.e. for each phase and for the total accumulation of the three phases) V. Event Log Quadlogic meters store an event log list and by event. To access the list enter event_- d<enter>. DVANCED...
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To verify the changes type in dt<enter> once again. VII. Customizing the Display Scroll The Quadlogic meter can be programmed with a custom display scroll table using the following commands 1) disp_-d<enter> - Displays all available display registers. 2) disp_0_0_-s<enter> - Displays 0 0 register, kWH.
Below is a list of spare parts that can be purchased by a customer in the event that a part of a MiniCloset-5 meter has been damaged. A. Meter Head – Main component of the MiniCloset-5c. The Meter Head contains the Meter Module, through which all signals transmit, events are recorded and meter data is stored.
Obligation under this warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement, at Quadlogic’s option, of the manufactured product and in no event shall Quadlogic be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
A Quadlogic meter or Scan Transponder can have an optional communications module that will allow the system to be interrogated remotely through a modem device or allow multiple Quadlogic devices to be connected in a network through a RS-485 device (see Figure A.1). Quadlogic Controls Corporation...
RS-485 O VERVIEW Quadlogic devices may sometimes use a RS-485 interface to construct a multi-point communications network. The RS-485 interface is connected in a 4-wire full-duplex mode and is capable of handling 32 transmitters along with 32 receivers. In a four-wire network it is necessary that one node be a master node and all others be slaves.
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30-meter segment within the network MUST have two (2) terminating resistors for each pair of wires. The data link communication network most of the time will have a Quadlogic device with a Modem/RS-485 module where a dedicated telephone line will be plugged in. It is highly recommended to put the Quadlogic device with the Modem/RS-485 module at the beginning of the network.
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Listed below are guides that can help troubleshoot a faulty RS-485 network. Make sure the meter is energized. Make sure that there is voltage coming into the fuseblock of the Quadlogic device. It may also be necessary to check if the fuses in the fuseblock are not yet blown.
ATALOGGER ODULE The MiniCloset-5c can use Pulse Datalogger Modules (PDM) to collect pulses from other utility meters (water, gas, BTU, etc.) that have optional Form-A dry-contact pulse outputs. Each PDM, which is powered by the MC-5c, can accommodate 12 discrete meters. Four (4) PDMs can be daisy-chained together to create a total of 48 discrete inputs.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Meter # MCI Board Applicable for the following catalog numbers Voltage ¹ (M#) CT # Phase MC5c120V 24R1 (1EL/24M 120/208V 3P4W) MC5c277V 24R1 (1EL/24M 277/480V 3P4W) = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. Also applicable when the same meter model number has the suffix: M, RS or P.
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Distribution Panel Neutral Phase A (ØA) Phase B (ØB) Phase C (ØC) Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Notes for details. CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be Power Disconnect Method installed correctly. See Diagram 1 for CT installation (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Source for each meter point.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC-5c PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Meter # MCI Board Voltage (M#) MC5c120V 03R (2EL/3M 120/208V 3P4W) CT # Phase MC5c120V 06R (2EL/6M 120/208V 3P4W) MC5c120V 09R (2EL/9M 120/208V 3P4W) MC5c120V 12R (2EL/12M 120/208V 3P4W) = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. ¹...
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Distribution Panel Neutral Phase A (ØA) Phase B (ØB) Phase C (ØC) Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Notes for details. CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be Disconnect Method Power installed correctly. See Diagram 1 for CT installation (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Source for each meter point.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC-5c PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Meter # MCI Board Voltage (M#) CT # MC5c240V 24R1 (1EL/24M 240V 1P3W) Line* = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. L#1 (+) & L#2 (-) L#1 (+) &...
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Distribution Panel Neutral Line 1 Line 2 Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Power Notes for details. Source Disconnect Method (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Breaker, etc.) -- CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be If fused, must be no less installed correctly. See Diagram 1 for CT installation than 15A fast acting fuse.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC-5c PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Meter # MCI Board Voltage (M#) CT # MC5c240V 12R (2EL/12M 240V 1P3W) Line* = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. LINE 1 LINE 2 Also applicable when the same meter model number has the suffix: M, RS or P.
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Distribution Panel Neutral Line 1 Line 2 Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Power Notes for details. Source Disconnect Method (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Breaker, etc.) -- If fused,must be no less CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be than 15A fast acting fuse. installed correctly.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC-5c PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Meter # MCI Board Voltage (M#) CT # MC5c240VYX 06R1 (CDN 1EL/06M 240/416VX) Phase MC5c240VYX 12R1 (CDN 1EL/12M 240/416VX) MC5c240VYX 18R1 (CDN 1EL/18M 240/416VX) MC5c240VYX 24R1 (CDN 1EL/24M 240/416VX) = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. Also applicable when the same meter model number has the suffix: M, RS or P.
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Distribution Panel Neutral Phase A (ØA) Phase B (ØB) Phase C (ØC) Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Notes for details. CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be Power Disconnect Method installed correctly. See Diagram 1 for CT installation (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Source for each meter point.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC5 PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Reference Meter # MCI Board MC5c120VX 03R (CDN 2EL/3M 120/208VX) Voltage MC5c120VX 06R (CDN 2EL/6M 120/208VX) (M#) CT # Phase MC5c120VX 09R (CDN 2EL/9M 120/208VX) MC5c120VX 12R (CDN 2EL/12M 120/208VX) = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. ¹...
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Distribution Panel Neutral Phase A (ØA) Phase B (ØB) Phase C (ØC) Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Notes for details. CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be Disconnect Method Power installed correctly. See Diagram 1 for CT installation (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Source for each meter point.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC-5c PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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INSTALLATION NOTES Reference Applicable for the following catalog numbers ¹ Meter # MCI Board Voltage (M#) CT # MC5c240VX 06R (CDN 2EL/06M 240VX 1P3W) Line* MC5c240VX 12R (CDN 2EL/12M 240VX 1P3W) LINE 1 = "L" for 0.1 Amp inputs or "H" for CL10 (5 Amp) inputs. LINE 2 LINE 1 Also applicable when the same meter model number has the suffix: M, RS or P.
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Distribution Panel Neutral Line 1 Line 2 Diagram 2. Shorting Links. See Installation Power Notes for details. Source Disconnect Method (Switch, Fuse, Circuit Breaker, etc.) -- If fused,must be no less CRITICAL - Current Transformers (CT) must be than 15A fast acting fuse. installed correctly.
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Meter BEFORE READING THE DISPLAY FOR ANY MC5 PRODUCT Multiplier for Multiplier for Voltage CT Rating 0.1A CT 5.0A CT Ratings CAUTION: When reading the meter display, all consumption and demand values must be multiplied by the correct x0.5 x10.0 multiplier to calculate true value.
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