D000027979 E350 ZxF100Ax CX Series 2 User Manual
D000027979 E350 ZxF100Ax CX Series 2 User Manual
Residential
ZxF100Ax/Cx s2
Date: 18.05.2010
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Copyright © 2009, Landis+Gyr. All rights reserved. Subject to change without notice.
Landis+Gyr AG
Feldstrasse 1
CH-6301 Zug
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 935 6000
www.landisgyr.com
Introduction
Range of validity The present manual applies to the following E350 series 2 meter versions:
Three-phase four-wire network
ZMF100AC and ZMF100AB for active energy (import and export)
ZMF100CC and ZMF100CB for active and reactive energy (import and
export)
Three-phase three-wire network
ZFF100AC and ZFF100AB for active energy (import and export)
ZFF100CC and ZFF100CB for active and reactive energy (import and
export).
For a detailed explanation of the type designation see section 1.6.
Purpose The user manual contains all information required for meter applications for
the intended purpose. This includes:
Provision of knowledge concerning characteristics, construction and
knowledge of meters
Information regarding possible dangers, their consequences and
measures to prevent any danger
Details concerning the performance of all work throughout the service
life of the meters (parameterisation, installation, commissioning, opera-
tion, maintenance, shutting down and disposal)
Target group The content of this user manual is intended for technically qualified person-
nel of energy supply companies, responsible for system planning, installa-
tion and commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and
disposal of meters.
Reference documents The technical data and functional description of the meters can be found in
separate documents:
D000027981 "Technical Data ZxF100Ax/Cx, series 2"
D000028645 "Functional Description ZxF100Ax/Cx, series 2"
Table of Contents
1 Description of Unit
1.1 General View
1.3 Advice
Basic series The basic version provides energy registers for tariffication, red test diodes
for active and reactive energy, an optical interface for meter reading and an
interface for various communication forms. This interface is protected
against fraud and is independent of the module suppliers. The exchange-
able AMR Module is situated outside the calibration liability. The functional-
ity of this meter is suitable for smaller consumers, i.e. for households.
Disconnector The function of the disconnector is customer specific and is defined by the
(ZxF100xB only) communication module. Possible uses: anti-tampering (e.g. disconnection
in case of tampering with magnets), load limitation (fuse control), remote
disconnect (e.g. in case of change of tenant), prepayment. The status of
the disconnector is displayed on the meter, but the disconnector is control-
led by the communication module. If you need detailed information on the
functionality of your disconnector, please consult the user manual of the
communication module installed.
The disconnector is available for connection on 3x 230/400 V only.
Extensions The basic series can be extended with various AMR Modules for additional
functions and communications:
Multirate import/export with external rate control
S0 pulse output
Communication via PLC, GSM/GPRS, or other media.
The meter functions which can be used in the system are defined by the
module (e.g. a 2 rate module is not able to control 6 rates in the meter).
Therefore, meter and module together define the functionality range which
can be used.
As the meter has a wide range of configuration possibilities, a specific
behaviour can in some cases differ from the description below.
Parameterisation The meters can be parameterised, i.e. specific parameters can be set with
software, so that the meters can be supplied according to the specific
wishes of the relevant utility.
1.5 Characteristics
The meters have the following characteristics:
Recording of active and reactive energy in all 4 quadrants (ZMF100Cx)
or recording of active energy imported and exported (ZxF100Ax) with
up to 6 rates
Rate control performed via AMR module
Data display on LCD
Measuring elements in DFS technology (Direct Field Sensor based on
Hall Effect) with excellent measuring characteristics, including flat load
curve, high stability and good protection against interference.
Network Type
ZFF 3 phase 3 wire network
ZMF 3 phase 4 wire network
Connection Type
1 Direct connection
Accuracy Class active energy
10 Class 1 (IEC); B (MID)
20 Class 2 (IEC); A (MID)
Measured Quantities
A Active energy
C Active and reactive energy
Additional Functionality
C Meter with communication interface
B Meter with communication interface and disconnector
Rates
e 1 rate
d 2 rates
t Multirate (up to 6 rates)
Anti-tampering
- No tamper detection
F Tamper detection
Version
s2 Series 2
The “e” for the 1-rate execution can be skipped in some executions.
The AMR Module is not part of this type designation, since it is a complete
unit in itself. Users can change it without opening the calibration seal.
Power supply The supply voltage for the meter electronics is taken from the three-phase
system. A voltage monitor guarantees a safety data storage in the event of
a mains voltage failure and a correct start-up after the return of the voltage.
Memory A non-volatile memory (EEPROM) contains the parameter set of the meter
and secures the stored measurements against loss due to power failure.
Start detection The microprocessor compares the measured power with the minimum
starting power. The signals are only passed on for summation if the mini-
mum starting power is exceeded.
Measured quantities The following energy values can be measured and stored in the registers:
Active energy A
Reactive energy R
Apparent energy S
The signals +A and +R are formed by summation for imported measured
active and reactive energy. The signals –A and –R are formed by summa-
tion for exported measured active and reactive energy. The combined totals
are the sum of the absolute values of +A and –A or +R and –R.
Energy type: kWh, kvarh or kVAh
Direction: Import, export, ± reactive
Source: Individual phase, summed etc.
Instantaneous Values: Voltage, current, frequency, power factor
Summation methods
Summation can take place in different ways:
10 kWh 10 kWh
0 kWh 0 kWh
Fig. 1.2 Example vectorial summation active energy (left ±A, right: only +A)
Summation by Summation by quantity separates the positive from the negative values of
quantity (magnitude) the individual phases. Measured quantity +A therefore only includes the
Σ+A/Σ–A positive values (+A1 and +A3 in example 1), measured quantity –A only
the negative values (–A2 in example 1), provided any are present.
In case of a connection error the meter measures correctly the real energy
consumption. It also measures a real export in the correct way.
For active energy import (+A) only positive magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3 are
counted. Negative magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3 are discarded.
For active energy export (–A) only negative magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3 are
counted. Positive magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3 are discarded.
The same applies to reactive energy. A distinction of the different quadrants
40 kWh 40 kWh
is also possible.
30 kWh The following examples show the magnitude summation for active energy
30 kWh
import (left) and for active energy export (right).
20 kWh 20 kWh
10 kWh 10 kWh
0 kWh 0 kWh
Fig. 1.3 Example magnitude summation active energy (left: +A, right –A)
Summation by single This method summates the quantity of the individual phases independent
quantities of the energy direction. A connection error – however – has no effect on the
Σ |A Lx| result of measurement.
But if there is a real export in one phase, this method leads to incorrect
measurement results.
Summation by With this method the meter adds exported and imported energy. This
Absolute value method only makes sense if the utility is sure there is no energy export.
|+A| + |–A| This method is available in vectorial and magnitude summation mode.
The absolute magnitude summation can be used as an anti-tampering
measure. Here negative magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3 are added to the positive
magnitudes of AL1, AL2, AL3. See example below.
30 kWh
20 kWh 20 kWh
10 kWh
10 kWh
0 kWh 0 kWh
Fig. 1.4 Example absolute value summation active energy (left: combined sum, vectorial, always positive;
right: combined sum, magnitude, always positive per phase)
Subtraction With this method the meter subtracts an exported energy from the impor-
|+A| – |–A| ted. It cannot detect a connection error.
For ZMF most of the customers use vectorial mode too. Only some
customers use magnitude mode, mainly for tamper prevention.
Further measurement In addition to the usual quantities, the measured quantities active, reactive
quantities and apparent energy have further possibilities such as:
4-quadrant The reactive energy (±Rc, ±Ri) is allocated to the 4 quadrants as follows:
measurement
+R
+ kvarh + kvarh
+Rc +Ri
Quadrant II Quadrant I
Export -A +A Import
- kWh Quadrant III Quadrant IV + kWh
- kvarh
-Ri -Rc - kvarh
-R
Fig. 1.6 4-quadrant measurement (only in ZxF100Cx meters)
The reactive energies of the individual phases can be allocated to the 4
quadrants in the same way.
Channel configuration To each of the 6 available channels a measured quantity can be assigned
by parameterisation. The following table shows some of the most common
measured quantities used:
Value OBIS Direction Quadrant(s) Phase Unit Remarks
+A 1.8.0 Import I + IV Sum kWh 1
+A 1.8.0 Import I + IV L1 + L2 + L3 kWh 2
–A 2.8.0 Export II + III Sum kWh
|+A| + |–A| 15.8.0 Combined sum I + II + III + IV Sum kWh 3
+R 3.8.0 Import I + II Sum kvarh
+R 5.8.0 Import I Sum kvarh
+R 6.8.0 Import II Sum kvarh
–R 4.8.0 Export III + IV Sum kvarh
1.10 Disconnector
The ZxF100xB version of the E350 meter is equipped with a disconnector
which is controlled via the communication module. Various functions can be
implemented:
disconnection if credit has been used up
change to minimum power mode if credit has been used up
2 Safety
This section describes the safety information used in this manual, outlines
the responsibilities and lists the safety instructions to be observed.
Definition of Danger
For a possibly dangerous situation, which could result in severe physical
injury or fatality.
Definition of Warning
For a possibly dangerous situation, which could result in minor physical
injury or material damage.
Definition of Note
For general details and other useful information to simplify work.
All safety information also describes the type and source of the danger, its
possible consequences and measures to counteract the danger.
2.2 Responsibilities
The owner of the meters is responsible that all persons engaged on work
with meters:
1. Are competent and qualified in accordance with national regulations
(see ISSA "Guideline for Assessing the Competence of Electrically
Skilled Persons").
2. Have read and understood the relevant sections of the user manual.
3. Strictly observe the safety instructions (according to section 2.3) and
the operating information in the individual sections.
In particular, the owner of the meters bears responsibility
for the protection of persons,
prevention of material damage
and the training of personnel.
Landis+Gyr AG provides training courses for this purpose on specific
equipment; please contact the relevant agent if interested.
3 Mechanical Description
3.1 Housing
The internal construction of the meter will not be described here, as the
meter is sealed after calibration and verification.
1 2 3 4
5 5
6
7
8
9
10 10
11
12
13 13
1 Front cover (face plate with laser marking, for details see Fig. 3.2)
2 Suspension hanger (not inserted for covered mounting)
3 LCD
4 Display button
5 Screw with sealing point (manufacturer or verification seal)
6 Optical interface
7 Test diode active energy (red)
8 Test diode reactive energy (red)
9 AMR Module compartment
10 Screw with sealing point (manufacturer or utility seal)
11 Terminal cover
12 Disconnector button
13 Screw with sealing point (utility seal)
A terminal block with all connecting terminals is located under the terminal
cover. On the terminal cover, two sealing points for utility seals prevent
unauthorised access to the phase connections and therefore help to avoid
unrecorded power consumption.
ZMF100AC/CC, ZMF100AB/CB
N N
3.4 Dimensions
The meter is either available with a standard terminal cover (see Fig. 3.5)
or with an extended terminal cover (see Fig. 3.6)
Fig. 3.7 Meter rear view (left with standard terminal cover, right with extended
terminal cover)
Terminals are available with an opening diameter of 8.5 mm and 9.5 mm.
Terminals with opening diameter of 8.5 mm and 9.5 mm have the same
position on the terminal block.
4 Installation/De-installation
4.1 Mounting the Meter
The meter should be mounted as follows on the meter board or similar de-
vice provided for this purpose (see also section 3.4 "Dimensions"):
1. Find the correct position for the meter. Ensure there are no wires
underneath the holes to be drilled.
2. Define the desired form of fixing (open or covered meter mounting).
3. Ensure with a phase tester or universal measuring instrument that the
connecting wires are not live.
75 mm
150 mm
L1 L2 L3 N
Phase connections
Fig. 4.3 Meter connections
With small conductor cross-sections (e.g. 4 mm2) the connecting line must
be placed in the indentation (stamping) of the current loops, so that it can-
not shift sideways when tightening the terminal screws. Ensure that the
connecting line remains in the indentation when tightening.
Indentation (stamping) for smaller connection lines
The installed meter should be put into service and checked as follows:
1. Insert the corresponding main fuses. The meter is on.
2. Check whether the display appears correctly (no error message) and
with no load connected that the anti-creep indicators are constantly on.
3. Connect a load and check whether the anti-creep indicator for active
energy disappears.
4. Check whether the disconnector (if present) works according to the
functionality specified for your application.
5 Operation
5.1 Control Elements
E350 meters have a display button on the front cover and a disconnector
button on the terminal cover, if the meter is equipped with a disconnector.
Data acquisition is either made by reading the display or automatic readout
via the optical interface. For this purpose, the optical head is placed on the
marked position on the front cover of the meter and readout is performed
with a handheld terminal (refer to section 5.5 "Data Readout").
Display button
Disconnector button
-P
+Q m3
-Q +P MJ 6
GJ
L1 L2 L3 VA k arh
12 11 10 9 8 7
Fig. 5.3 Basic layout of LCD
Value field
Up to 8-digit values can be displayed in the value field. The 7 segment dig-
its are able to display numeric data or limited alpha numeric text. Additional
decimal points and colons enhance the 7 segment digits. This allows the
representation of values with decimal places as well as date and time for-
mats.
Unit indications VA k arh
m3 MJ GJ
With the unit indications below and on the right side of the value field the
following units can be displayed: V, A, kWh, kVah, kVarh, kW, kVa, kVar,
m3, MJ, GJ. The unit displayed indicates which register is being viewed.
+P
positive active energy direction (imported from power company)
-P
negative active energy direction (exported to power company)
-Q
negative reactive energy direction
+Q positive reactive energy direction, but negative reactive energy
-Q
direction of individual phases (arrow -Q flashes); only in three-
phase four-wire circuit (only with magnitude summation)
+Q negative reactive energy direction, but positive reactive energy
-Q
direction of individual phases (arrow +Q flashes); only in three-
phase four-wire circuit (only with magnitude summation)
Reactive anti-creep
indication
The reactive anti-creep indication (a diamond) shows that the kvarh regis-
ters have entered anti-creep mode. No energy is flowing through the meter
(no reactive energy direction indicator displayed).
Active anti-creep
indication
The active anti-creep indication (a circle) shows that the kWh registers
have entered anti-creep mode. No energy is flowing through the meter
(no active energy direction indicator displayed).
Media icons
The media icons represent the medium measured (from left to right water,
gas, heating and electricity). The media icon displayed corresponds to
group A of the OBIS identification code (see also section 5.2.3).
The electricity media icon is either on if data from the internal meter is dis-
played or is flashing if data from an external meter is displayed (automati-
cally controlled). The water, gas and heating media icons are also flashing
if data from an external source is displayed.
Disconnect icon This icon indicates that the respective media (represented by the
displayed media icon) is disconnected by the disconnector.
This operation is the preset. The operation will be controlled by the installed
module. Please refer to the manual of the module for valid operation mode.
Alternatively to this indication a display of the disconnector status can be in
the installed module and the display on the LCD can be disabled.
Tamper alert
indicator
This icon is switched on when the meter has detected the tamper event
parameterised
(either terminal cover, disconnector or strong magnetic field).
Phase voltage L1 L2 L3
indications
The phase voltage indications are switched on if the respective phase volt-
ages are present. It can be selected by parameterisation whether all the
phase voltage indications are flashing if the rotating field goes in the wrong
direction and/or whether they are flashing if the energy flow is reverse in
the corresponding phase.
Arrow symbols
The 6 arrow symbols indicate the active rate as marked on the face plate.
It can be parameterised whether the arrow symbol for the active rate is on
or flashing.
Index field
Up to 5-digit indices are displayed in this field which define the value in the
value field with groups C, D and E of the OBIS identification code (see fol-
lowing section).
Examples:
1.8.0 indicates that the status (group D = 8) of total (group E = 0) active
energy import of all phases (group C = 1) is displayed in the value field.
0.9.1 indicates that the local time is displayed in the value field.
Representation OBIS identification code 1-1:31.7.1.0 (line current in phase L1) is repre-
example sented as follows on the display:
+P
L1 L2 L3 A
Note
The number of digits and decimal places displayed can be parameterised
(also whether leading zeros are to be displayed).
The following examples show different settings.
+P +P
L1 L2 L3 k h L1 L2 L3
+P +P
L1 L2 L3 k arh L1 L2 L3
+P +P
L1 L2 L3 k h L1 L2 L3
+P +P
L1 L2 L3 k h L1 L2 L3
+P +P
L1 L2 L3 V L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3 A L1 L2 L3
+P MJ
L1 L2 L3 k h L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3 k arh L1 L2 L3
Power up During power up of the meter the type and software version of the meter is
displayed for 10 seconds.
+Q
+P
The meter first shows the total
active energy import register as
L1 L2 L3 k h 00123.4 kWh, followed by the
+Q
reactive energy import register as
+P 00009.6 kvarh and all segments on
and then all off. The display dura-
L1 L2 L3 k arh
tion for each display can be set
-P
+Q m3
between 1 and 10 seconds, but not
-Q +P MJ individually. This sequence is re-
GJ
peated until the meter is switched
L1 L2 L3 VA k arh
off or the installation sequence
entered.
+Q
+P
L1 L2 L3 k h
+Q
+P
L1 L2 L3 k arh
etc.
+P
L1 L2 L3
<SPACE> A N
– (minus) B O
_ (underscore) C P
0 D Q
1 E R
2 F S
3 G T
4 H U
5 I V
6 J W
7 K X
8 L Y
9 M Z
Display variations
Some characters might be displayed differently, depending on module and
meter version.
Characters which can‟t be represented with the 7-segment-display will be
replaced by an underscore (there are also meter versions with a slightly
different character set. E.g. the characters that cannot be shown are
represented with a lower "o").
If more than one error is detected the error codes are added. If e.g. all er-
rors of the above list occurred simultaneously the error code would be the
sum of all error codes = 00C2E003 (note that the error code is a hex value).
Note
The formatted write command C150 only clears the error flags, it does not
eliminate the error.
Each digit of the error code represents four errors (i.e. four bits of the error
register). The status of the four bits is shown in hexadecimal code i.e. the
single digits may show values between 0 (no error message set) and F (all
four error messages set).
Example:
Two errors are shown as: FF 01000200
Another two errors occur: FF 02000800
The register reads: FF 03000A00
03 00 0A 00
Optical interface
Test diode active energy
Test diode reactive energy
The optical interface allows reading the meter‟s registers and identity in the
field using a suitable device (Hand Held Terminal or PDA). The readout list is
in full accordance with the provisions of IEC62056-21. The optical port is
normally closed, a wake up string is sent to the meter, which activates the
readout list.
Access to module
over optical port Access to module over optical port of meter is possible with
/?xxxxxxxx7214!
where xxxxxxxx is the meter number.
Opening 7214 7 bit, even parity, 1 stop bit, 4800 bps
This can be used to read out the module over the optical meter interface or
to set the TOU-table of the module.
Readout and The items that can be placed in the readout list (in any order except for
display items "Error code" which is always first in the list) are listed in section 5.2.9
"Meter display list – available items with OBIS codes" on page 34. Most of
these items can be included in the read out list.
Readout error The error code consists of 8 bits and describes the following:
code (F.F)
Bit number Allocation
0 Not used
1 MMI initialisation or communications failure
2 Error accessing EEPROM
3 Calibration data is corrupted
4 Not used
5 Error restoring energy registers
6 Data saved to EEPROM on power fail is corrupted
7 Not used
Valid for readout with E35C-modules! For other modes other codes could
be delivered e.g. equal to error display values.
Readout list The data read out are recorded in the form shown below. The scope and
(example) sequence of values in the readout list is determined by parameterisation.
← C.1.1(0000000074892473) C L
R F Meter identification number 1
<ACK>, <CR>, <LF>, <STX>, <ETX>, <BCC> ASCII character not visua-
lised in the data readout list.
The code Z in the data readout acknowledge string identifies the required
transmission rate for the data to follow:
Code Z Transmission rate
0 300 bps
1 600 bps
2 1200 bps
3 2400 bps
4 4800 bps
5 9600 bps
6 Service
6.1 Operating Faults
If the LCD is not readable or the data readout does not work, the following
points should be checked first:
1. Is the mains voltage present (main fuses intact)?
2. Is the maximum permissible ambient temperature not exceeded?
3. Is the optical interface and/or the liquid crystal display clean (not
scratched, painted over, misted over or soiled in any way)?
If none of the points listed is the cause of the fault, the meter should be
disconnected, removed and sent to the responsible Landis+Gyr service
centre (according to section 6.3 "Repairing Meters").
7 Maintenance
The meter is maintenance-free. The following points should be regularly
checked:
Is the meter dry and clean (particularly display and optical interface)?
Is the meter in operation and serviceable (displayed data reasonable)?
Are all seals undamaged?
Is there an error recorded based on periodical internal self tests since
the previous check (check on the display or readout list)?
Have the values of the energy registers changed within reasonable
limits since the last data readout (no unauthorised manipulations)?
Continue with section 6.3 "Repairing Meters" in case of irregularities.
+P
L1 L2 L3 k h
This mode is used for accelerated product certification which can now be
done with 0.5 kW in about 2 minutes. It is indicated by a flashing decimal
point.
ZFF
Un =230 V
3. After testing, remove the cable (voltage-free!) from the terminal cover.
The spring closes the contact and the voltage is connected again.
Insert the access lock sliding piece again, if necessary, and seal it.
L1 L2 L3 k h
L1 L2 L3 k h
2. Increase the load current to 0.5% Ib (for MID: to 0.5% Iref) (i.e. 50 mA
with Ib = Iref = 10 A). The energy direction arrow must appear within 10
seconds and both anti-creep indications must disappear. The optical
test output for active energy must start to flash.
+P
L1 L2 L3 k h
7.2 Cleaning
8 Decommissioning, Disposal
This section explains the disconnection of the meter from the system and
its correct disposal.
8.1 Decommissioning
The procedure for disconnecting and removing the meter from the mains is
described in section 4.5.
8.2 Disposal
Based on the data specified in environmental certificate ISO 14001, the
components used in meters are largely separable and can therefore be
taken to the relevant disposal or recycling point.
Components Disposal
Printed circuit boards Electronic waste: disposal according to local regulations.
Metal parts Sorted and taken to collective materials disposal point.
Plastic components Sorted and taken to recycling (regranulation) plant or if
no other possibility to refuse incineration.