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800-CT24 current measuring module Expansion module for basic devices of the 800 series User manual and technical data Janitza electronics GmbH Vor dem Polstück 6 D-35633 Lahnau Support tel. +49 6441 9642-22 Email: info@janitza.com www.janitza.com...
UMG 801 (from FW 1.5.0) / 10 slots 3 slots Tab. Suitable basic devices 800-CT24 current measuring module (Suitable for basic devices of the 800 series) Doc. no.: 2.053.095.1.b Date: 12/2023 The German version is the original edition of the documentation...
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Nonetheless, we wish to point out that updates of this document are not always possible at the same time as technical refinements are implemented in our products. Please see our website under www.janitza.com for the current version. Please see our website under www.janitza.com for the current version. Information about the GridVis software.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Table of contents 1. Information on the devices and the user manual Disclaimer Copyright notice Technical changes About this user manual Defective device/disposal 2. Safety Display of warning notices and safety information Hazard levels Product safety Hazards when handling the device, components and modules...
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800-CT24 module 5. Connections/controls 6. Module markings – rating plate 7. Installation Current measurement with the module Startup procedure/initialization Connection diagram "Current measurement" for 1st 800-CT24 module Module identification / Diagnostics on the basic device 7.4.1 Entry "Identify one module”...
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800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 13. Technical specifications 13.1 Technical data 13.2 Performance characteristics of functions (only valid in conjunction with a UMG 801 as the basic device!) 14. Dismounting 15. Module exchange/error cases 15.1 Module replacement 15.2 Modules - Error cases 16. Service and maintenance 16.1...
· When doing so, please bear the terms for transpor- tation in mind. INFORMATION Please return defective or damaged devices, modules or components to Janitza electronics GmbH in ac- cordance with the shipping instructions for air or road freight (complete with accessories). Observe special regulations for devices with built-in...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Safety The chapter on Safety contains information which 2.3 Product safety must be observed to ensure your personal safety The devices, components and modules reflect and avoid material damage. current engineering practice and accepted safety standards, but hazards can arise nonetheless.
· Hazardous voltages can be present in all cir- · Do not use Janitza meters, modules or compo- cuitry parts that are connected to the power nents for critical switching, control or protection supply.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 2.5 Electrically qualified personnel 2.7 Safety information for handling current transformers To avoid bodily injury and material damage, only electrically qualified personnel are permitted to work The field of transformer technology groups the on the devices and their components, modules,...
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800-CT24 module WARNING Risk of injury or damage to the meter due to high measured currents/measured voltages at the connections of the current transformers! High measurement currents can cause temperatures of up to 80 °C (176 °F) on the connections of the current transformers ·...
· With the 800-CT24 module measures current exclu- The current measuring module sively via low-power current transformers. The LP · Is suitable for basic devices of the 800 series (see current transformer and the primary measuring line “Tab. Suitable basic devices” on p. 2) each require basic insulation in accordance with ·...
800-CT24 module 3.2 Incoming goods inspection 3.3 Intended use The prerequisites for trouble-free and safe operation The module / component of the module include proper transport, storage, · is only for use in the industrial sector. setup and assembly, as well as proper operation and ·...
LP current transformer up to 75 A 3.7 Protective device/transformer 15.03.125 (primary current) (2 m) It is not permitted to use the outputs of Janitza 15.03.126 LP current transformer up to 100 A measurement devices, components and modules for (primary current) (2 m) switching protective devices or protective relays! Use 15.03.127 LP current transformer up to 50 A...
The GridVis software has an online help with ® tutorials. A list of parameters and Modbus addresses with data on your basic device with module can be found in the download area at www.janitza.com.
“Tab. Suitable basic devices” on p. 2. the ambient temperatures are high. · Return defective modules to Janitza electronics GmbH in accordance with the shipping instruc- tions for air or road freight (complete with acces- sories).
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· The interfaces of the module are proprietary RJ45 JanBus interfaces! Do not connect to RJ45 Ether- net interfaces! · If necessary, restart the basic device. · If these measures do not lead to the desired result, please contact Janitza Support – www.janitza.com.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 4.2 The 800-CT24 module in JanBus module INFORMATION topologies In addition to the example topologies mentioned, Before setting up a JanBus module topology, please there are many options and combinations for other check the number of free module slots in suitable measurement device and module topologies.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 4.3 Checking module communication 4.4 System information on the module After installing your module, check the function of To obtain information about a module in your mea- the communication between the basic device and surement device and module topology, proceed as in...
· Use button 1 ESC to return to the Menu window. · For remote module series, check the connection with the transfer module. · If necessary, restart the basic device. · If these measures do not lead to the desired result, please contact our Support – www.janitza.com...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Connections/controls Input side Output side Item Designation Description Bottom bolt (retaining brackets) For mounting the module on the DIN rail Lights "red" during initialization/startup and in the event of a fault (error). Note LED (E ... Error) in this regard Sect.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Installation 7.1 Current measurement with the module WARNING The 800-CT24 module Risk of injury due to high currents and high elec- · Measures current exclusively via LP current trans- trical voltages! formers. Severe bodily injury or death can result from: ·...
800-CT24 module 7.3 Connection diagram "Current measure- ment" for 1st 800-CT24 module The following example in the figure shows the connection diagram, for example, for current mea- surement via LP current transformers on the first 6 current measuring channels of the 800-CT24 module (measurements on two L1-L3 systems).
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 7.4 Module identification / Diagnostics on the Diagnostic basic device Identify all modules INFORMATION Identify single module Before you start the module identification function (Diagnostics menu item) on the basic device, please make sure that the modules are mounted and con- nected correctly.
800-CT24 module 7.4.1 Entry "Identify one module” 7.4.2 Entry “Identify all modules” · In the Diagnostics window, use buttons 2 “5” and · In the Diagnostics window, use buttons 2 “5” and 5 “6” to select the menu item Identify one module 5 “6”...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 7.4.3 Module identification - LED blink interval LED status of the module during module identifi- cation: The module identification (diagnostics) procedure started on the basic device triggers a blink interval of the LEDs on the modules (e.g. current measuring modules or digital input modules).
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Module communication / PC connection Use the two RJ45 Ethernet interfaces on the basic 8.1 Ethernet communication via basic device device to configure, manage and monitor your basic The PC connections of the basic device or your...
800-CT24 module 8.1.2 Connection example 2 Schematic representation of the Ethernet communication of the modules in a measurement device and mod- ule topology with PC and OPC UA client and connection to an RS-485 Modbus structure. PC with GridVis ®...
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800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 8.1.3 Connection example 3 Schematic representation of the Ethernet communication of the modules in a measurement device and mod- ule topology with direct PC connection. PC with GridVis Basic device ® 800-CT24 Ethernet Patch cable RJ45 cable (RJ45 patch cable)!
800-CT24 module 8.2 Module communication options 8.2.1 Module handling in the GridVis software ® The user interface of the GridVis network analysis ® software uses a graphical representation to show the modules connected to the basic device. A user can configure various types of module han-...
® slots can be found in Sect. “Tab. Suitable basic at www.janitza.com and can be used to configure devices” on p. 2. your basic device with modules and read out data · Please note that the names of the 800-CT24 mod-...
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800-CT24 module Menu Home (start screen of the basic device, Power 1st measuring display) Power summary Basic device 1-4 Phasor diagram Basic device 5-8 Basic device 1-4 1. 800-CT24 1-4 Basic device 5-8 1. 800-CT24 1-4 1. 800-CT24 21-24 2.
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800-CT24 module Display System Information Language Standby after Basic device Brightness Serial number System IP address Restart Date Time HW version Date SW version Reset SW build Standard factory settings 1. 800-CT24 Configuration Type Min/max values Serial number Energy...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 10. Module-relevant configurations 10.1 LP current transformer configuration on the Current transformer basic device In this user manual, the term "current transformer" Device 1. 800 CT24 is used for special transformers for the proportional Primary Secondary conversion of currents of large amperages to directly measurable, smaller current values.
800-CT24 module · Configure the secondary side of the current trans- 10.2 LP current transformer configuration in the formers I1..I4 of the module in the same way (note GridVis software: ® here the "nominal voltage in mV" for the LP current...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 10.3 LP current transformer configuration via the INFORMATION device homepage of the basic device A detailed description of the device homepage can be Another option to configure the LP current trans- found in the basic device user manual.
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 11. Module-relevant measuring displays of the basic device with 3 modules of the type 800-CT24 INFORMATION · The following measured value and device displays of the basic device refer to the measurement de- vice and module topology described in Sect. 9.2 on page 36.
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800-CT24 module Menu (Current) Menu Home Phasor diagram Voltage Current Power Submenu (Current) Current Current Current 1. CT24 1-4 800- Current Current Current Current Current Basic device 1-4 Value Avg. Max. Current Basic device 1-4 Basic device 1-4 Basic device 1-4...
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800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Menu (Power) Menu Home Phasor diagram Voltage Current Power Submenu (Power summary) Power Power summary Power summary 1. 800-CT24 1-4 Strom Strom Strom Strom Strom Power summary Basic device 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4...
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800-CT24 module Submenu (Reactive power) Power Reactive power Reactive power 1. 800-CT24 1-4 Strom Strom Strom Strom Strom Power summary Basic device 1-4 Value Avg. Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Active power Basic device 5-8 -0.02kvar...
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800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Submenu (Power factor) Power factor Power factor 1. 800-CT24 1-4 Power Strom Strom Strom Strom Strom Basic device 1-4 cos(phi) Power factor Power summary Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basic device 5-8 0.984...
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800-CT24 module Submenu (Reactive energy) Energy Reactive energy Reactive energy 1. 800-CT24 1-4 Strom Strom Strom Strom Strom Active energy Basic device 1-4 Inductive Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Basisgeraet 1-4 Reactive energy Basic device 5-8 50.2 kvarh...
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800-CT24 module www.janitza.com Menu (Diagnostics) Menu INFORMATION Drag pointer Multifunctional channels Lorem ipsum The descriptions for the "Configuration" menu can be found in Sect. “10. Module-relevant configurations” on p. 40. Digital I/O-Status Configuration Diagnostic Menu (Diagnostics) Menu INFORMATION Multifunctional channels Digital I/O-Status The descriptions for the "Diagnostics"...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 12. Device views · The figures are for illustration purposes only and are not to scale. · Dimensions in mm (in). Rear view Front view View from left Bottom view LP current trans- former connections Output side...
800-CT24 module 13. Technical specifications 13.1 Technical data General Net weight 120 g (0.26 lb) W = 248 mm (w = 9.76 in), H = 42 mm (h = 1.65 in), Device dimensions D = 37 mm (d = 1.46 in) Mounting orientation As desired TS 35/7.5 according to EN 60715 Fastening/mounting - Suitable DIN rails TS 35/10 (35 mm / 1.38 in) TS 35/15 x 1.5...
THD of the current THDI 1.0 (IEC61557-12) 0 .. 999% 0 .. 999% INFORMATION Detailed information on the functions and data of the basic device can be found in the usage information included with the basic device or available for download at www.janitza.com!
800-CT24 module 14. Dismounting ATTENTION ATTENTION Improper handling or handling them too roughly Material damage due to disassembly or decou- can destroy your devices, modules and compo- pling of the module during operation! nents! Dismounting or decoupling the module during com-...
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 15. Module exchange/error cases Before replacing a module, please refer to Sect. “14. 15.1 Module replacement Dismounting” on p. 55 and “4. Mounting” on p. 18. A module must be exchanged, for example to replace a defective module with an intact module ATTENTION in your meter and module topology.
0.5 s. 3. If these measures are unsuccessful, please con- After the definition of the error state there is a pause tact our support team (www.janitza.com)! of 2 s and the blink interval starts again from the beginning (repetition loop).
800-CT24 module www.janitza.com 16. Service and maintenance Your measurement device (module/component) goes INFORMATION through various safety tests and is marked with a This user manual describes the modules and pro- seal before delivery. If a measurement device (mod- vides information on the operation of the modules ule/component) is opened, the safety tests must be via the basic device.
800-CT24 module 16.7 Reset to factory settings The "Reset to factory settings" function must be carried out via the basic device. A description of this can be found in the user manual for the basic device. 16.8 Information on saving measured values and...
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