User’s Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Introduction ..................................................................... 11 ◆ ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ◆ The ION meter in an Enterprise Energy Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Data Display and Analysis Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Communications Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meter Clock Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demand Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time of Use Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telnet and Hyperterminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Chapter 6 ◆ Digital and Analog I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Specifying a Port in an ION Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Using the Onboard Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A Technical Notes .............................................................. 183 ◆ Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ◆ Custom Front Panel Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ◆ Digital and Analog I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 ◆ MeterM@il® Internal Email Server Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C HAP T E R ................... 1 Introduction ION 7500™ and ION 7600™ intelligent metering and control devices provide revenue-accurate, true RMS measurements of voltage, current, power and energy, and are complemented by extensive I/O capabilities, comprehensive logging, and advanced power quality measurement and compliance verification functions.
ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters The ION 7500™ The ION 7500 and ION 7600 are intelligent metering and control devices suited to a wide range of applications. The meters can be used as stand-alone devices, but their extensive capabilities are fully realized when used with ION software, as part of an enterprise energy management (EEM) system.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters ION Enterprise™ is a powerful web-ready software suite that can process, analyze, store, and share information from across your entire organization. Its compatibility and flexibility means you can introduce individual components, at a pace you decide, while maintaining your original investments. You can access information and alarms from any workstation, pager, PDA, or cell phone locally or around the world, in the format you require.
The ION meter in an Enterprise Energy Management System ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The ION meter in an Enterprise Energy Management System Applications that include the meter typically require additional equipment. Display and analysis software tools are almost always used to manage, interpret and distribute the data measured or logged by a meter. There are usually a variety of tools used, and often these tools are connected using different communications standards and protocols.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Display and Analysis Tools The Front Panel Local monitoring and standalone applications are facilitated by the meter’s front panel interface. The front panel combines real-time display features with limited device configuration functions. The front panel is often used in combination with an ION software system, providing an interface for field personnel.
Communications Protocols ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Setup™ Software ION Setup is a meter configuration tool designed specifically to configure and test meters. ION Setup offers an intuitive graphical interface for performing basic meter setup, installing templates into meters, viewing real-time and reset accumulated values, verifying meter calibration and measurements, and setting up advanced security. Communications Protocols The meter can be integrated into various industry-standard networks.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Meter is Factory-Configured and Ready to Operate Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs The meter offers an optional Analog I/O expansion card with numerous options: ◆ four 0 to 1 mA analog inputs ◆ four 0 to 20 mA analog inputs ◆ four -1 to 1 mA analog outputs ◆ four 0 to 20 mA analog outputs ◆ four 0 to 20 mA analog inputs & four 0 to 20 mA outputs ◆ four 0 to 1 analog inputs and four -1 to 1 mA analog outputs NOTE All options have an additional eight digital i
Firmware Revision History ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Firmware Revision History The table below lists the features related to a particular firmware release for your meter. Firmware Version Release Date Firmware Enhancements v201 Aug. 10, 2000 ◆ Initial release of the ION 7600 meter v203 Apr. 14, 2000 ◆ Implemented the ModemGate protocol v206 Jan.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using this Guide Using this Guide This User’s Guide is directed at three types of user: the typical user or operator, the system administrator, and the advanced user. You might not fit into any of these groups directly, or perhaps you are both an operator and an administrator. These classifications are intended to make this guide easier to navigate with respect to which information is appropriate to your needs.
Getting More Information ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise Administrator Guide This guide explains the installation and configuration of the ION Enterprise software suite. Online ION Enterprise Help Each ION Enterprise software component has an in-depth online help system. Technical Notes Appendix A contains technical notes that provide details for meter features and custom configurations.
C HAP T E R ................... 2 Using The Front Panel The meter’s front panel is used for both display and configuration purposes. The liquid crystal display (LCD) screen and the numerous selection, navigation, and configuration buttons allow quick access to basic meter configuration provided by special setup screens. The front panel also provides access to the settings of many other meter functions.
Displaying Data with the Front Panel ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with the Front Panel The front panel LCD (liquid crystal display) provides a detailed graphics and text display that has been factory configured to show many of the parameters measured by the meter. Status Bar Softkey Titles The arrow indicates that another group of screens is available on the left.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Screen Types Front Panel LEDs The front panel LEDs are as follows: The green operation LED (top) should always be on when the meter is in service. Contact Technical Services if this is not the case. The green LED in the middle is factory configured to be a Wh (del+rec) pulser. During the course of normal operation, this LED should blink intermittently as the meter measures power system energy.
Display Screen Types ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Automatic Units The front panel automatically scales the units for basic measurements, such as voltage, current and power parameters. For example, a measurement of 2,000 Watts is displayed as 2.000 kW. A measurement of 2,000,000 Watts is displayed as 2.000 MW. The meter makes these conversions using your PT and CT ratios. The meter only performs these automatic units if the measurement is derived solely from the Power Meter module’s output.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Screen Types Trend Bar Graph Displays Bar graph displays can show up to four real-time (numeric) parameters along with their upper and lower extremes. Each bar graph automatically scales its output based on the magnitude of its extremes. The real-time value of each bar graph is displayed to the right of the graph. Note that scaling is applied separately to each bar graph in the display. Do not compare the magnitudes of two values based on the size of their bars.
Default Front Panel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens The meter is factory configured to display a number of data screens on its front panel: 42 display screens for the ION 7500 48 display screens for the ION 7600 Each of these screens is accessible with a corresponding Softkey. See the “Button Functions” section for instructions on using the front panel buttons for data display.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens 7. Pk Dmd1 (Peak Demand Del) This is a numeric display screen with timestamps that contains maximum delivered demand values for kW, kVAR, and kVA. The timestamps show the date and time at which the values were last updated. By default, these values come from a sliding window demand calculation. 8, 9, 10. V Bar, I Bar, P Bar (Voltage, Current, and Power Bar Graphs) These three screens are trend bar graph displays.
Default Front Panel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 17. Phasors (Phasors) This screen is a phasor diagram display that shows the magnitude and the relative angular difference between all phase voltage (V a, V b, V c, V 4) and current (I a, I b, I c, I 4, I 5) fundamental components. 18. Name Plt (Name Plate Info) The Name Plate Info screen contains the following information: Owner, TAG 1 and TAG 2 from the Factory module, firmware revision of the ION meter, and a battery life indicator.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Front Panel Display Screens 35. TOU Egy (TOU Energy Del) This numeric display screen shows the energy (in kWh) delivered for each time of use (TOU) rate (rates A, B, C, and D). 36, 37. TOU Dmd1 & TOU Dmd2 (TOU Peak Demand 1 and 2) These two screens are numeric displays with timestamps. Together they show the maximum delivered kilowatts for each time of use (TOU) rate (rates A, B, C, and D).
Default Front Panel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 44. PQ Vunb (PQ Volt Unbalance) This numeric display contains the following EN50160 Voltage Unbalance data: V unbal mean, V unbal mean min, V unbal mean max, and compliance indicators (unbal N and unbal N1). 45.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel The front panel allows you to setup and configure the meter at its installed location. When you change a setting in the front panel’s Setup menu, you are actually altering the setup register value of an ION module. (ION module links cannot be added or deleted using the front panel.
The Front Panel’s Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Front Panel Buttons for Configuration Use the front panel buttons as follows to adjust the settings: PROG PROG Press the PROG (programming) button to access the Setup Menu. Once in programming mode, the PROG button functions just like an Enter key on a computer keyboard. Press the PROG button to select a highlighted item or accept changes, passwords, and trigger resets.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Basic Setup Menu Basic Setup Menu The Basic Setup menu contains values that typically do not need to be reconfigured once the meter is put into service.
Main Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Main Setup Menu Press the PROG button to enter the main setup menu.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Demand Setup Menu #Sub Intervals This numeric value specifies the number of sub-intervals in the sliding window. Setting the #SUB INTERVALS value changes the #Subintvls setup register in all of the factory-configured Sliding Window Demand modules. Predicted Response This numeric value specifies the speed of the predicted demand output. It allows you to set the sensitivity of the demand prediction. Typically, this value does not need to be changed.
Network Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Network Setup This menu item allows you to configure the Ethernet communications channel.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Network Setup Configuring Network Settings Through the Front Panel To configure network settings through the meter’s front panel, you must change IP Boot Option from (the default) BootP to Manual. Typically, your Network Administrator will provide you with the appropriate IP Address for the meter. The Subnet Mask and Gateway settings are only required if you have communications between multiple Ethernet networks and if subnetting is implemented.
Serial Communications Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Serial Communications Setup The current configuration of COM1 (RS-232 or RS-485), COM2 (RS-485), and COM3 (optical port or internal modem) are found in the COM Setup menu items. Ethernet settings are located under Network Setup. Depending on communications ports ordered with your meter, the parameters that you can setup for COM1, COM2, and COM3 are as follows: COM Port Setting Protocol Options Default ION, Modbus RTU1, Modbus Master, DNP 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide PQ (Power Quality) Setup PQ (Power Quality) Setup The PQ Setup screen contains the following settings for the detection voltage sags and swells (i.e. ITI (CBEMA) Type 2 and Type 3 disturbances). The ION module setup register corresponding to each Sag/Swell Setup value is included for advanced users. Refer to the online ION Programmer’s Reference for complete details about the Sag/Swell module.
Format Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Event Priority You do not need to change this value for normal operation. This setting allows you to assign a priority level to the Sag/Swell module events (from 0 to 255, 255 being the highest priority). Setting the EVENT PRIORITY value changes the EvPriority setup register in the factory-configured Sag/Swell module. Format Setup Menu Format Setup contains values that allow you to set labeling and formatting preferences for the front panel display.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Setup Menu Display Setup Menu You can configure the following display preferences within Display Setup. Update Rate You can set the front panel to update its data from every one to every six seconds. The default update time is one second. Contrast You can set the front panel display contrast level from level zero to level nine where higher numbers represent a sharper level of contrast.
Time Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide DST Offset (hh:mm) This setting determines the daylight savings time offset applicable to your location. The DST offset is the amount of time that the clock is moved when Daylight Savings time begins or ends. For example, an entry of +01:00 sets a daylight savings time offset of one hour. Setting DST offset to 0 (zero) disables daylight savings entirely. Specify a positive (+) or negative (–) offset with the Navigation buttons.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Resets Meter Resets The Meter Resets menu item allows you to clear the cumulative parameters stored by the meter. You are required to enter a valid meter password before executing any meter resets. Factory Resets This sub-menu contains the following default resets: peak dmd rset The Peak Demand Reset allows you to clear the peak demand values logged in the meter. When the meter is in test mode, the Demand Reset object clears the Revenue Test Mode demand parameters.
Security Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide User Resets This sub-menu contains less critical and user-configurable controls. DIST COUNT RESET The meter contains a voltage disturbance display in its Power Quality Vista diagram, which counts the number of sag/swell events that have occurred since power-up or last reset. The Disturbance Count Reset allows you to clear this counter. See “PQ (Power Quality) Setup” on page 39.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Security Setup If have not yet entered your password, the meter front panel requires that you enter it before you can view the Security Setup menu. Refer to “Using the Front Panel Buttons for Configuration” on page 32 for instructions on the Navigation buttons to enter numerical data. If you enter an incorrect password, the front panel will display an “invalid password” message and you must try again.
Custom Front Panel Displays ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Custom Front Panel Displays ION meters ship with preconfigured display screens. Most users find that the data displayed by the front panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen suits their needs entirely. However, the data display screens can be customized to show virtually any parameter that is measured or calculated by the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Creating a Front Panel Reset These are the External Pulse modules that you can trigger from the front panel: Meter Type External Pulse Modules User Resets Setup Menu Labels ION 7500 #4 and #6 Custom 1 Trg and Custom 2 Trg ION 7600 #6 Custom 1 Trg Refer to “Meter Resets” on page 43 for more details about the User Resets screen in the meter’s front panel Setup menu.
Creating a Front Panel Reset Page 48 ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Chapter 2 - Using The Front Panel
C HAP T E R ................... 3 Default Meter Functionality The information provided in this chapter corresponds to factory-configured ION devices. If you have a custom framework, some of the default settings may differ for your configuration. In This Chapter ◆ Default Meter Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Default Meter Functionality ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Meter Functionality The following sections describe the default functionality defined by your meter’s framework. With each advancement of firmware, there are changes to the framework, so your meter operation may differ slightly from what is presented.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications Setup Once basic setup is performed (i.e. the PT/CT and Volts Mode settings), the meter operates properly. Typically there is no need to make further changes to the Power Meter module’s setup registers. Communications Setup Communication settings are typically configured when the ION meter is initially put into service. Each communications port on a meter is controlled by a single Communications module.
Communications Setup Communications Port Ethernet port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setup Register Function Default IP Boot Option A BootP server automatically sets the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and SMTP Mail Server IP Address.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Logging Setup Data Logging Setup The data recording frameworks contain Data Recorder modules, Waveform Recorder modules, and Periodic Timer modules. Data Recorder and Waveform Recorder modules are responsible for logging the power system data. The Periodic Timer modules control the recording frequency of the recorder modules to which they are linked.
Data Logging Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing the Frequency of Logging The five Periodic Timer modules that control the frequency of different data recording are as follows: ◆ "Revenue Log Trg" controls the frequency of the logging of revenue values ◆ "Loss Log Trg" controls the frequency of Loss Compensation Data logging ◆ "EgyDmd Log Trg" controls the frequency of logging for the Energy and Demand Log (this log is used for generating reports using Reporter) ◆ "Hist Log Trg" control
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Logging Setup Historic Data Logging Three data recorders are used to record “standard” power system quantities, such as phase current, phase voltage and power factor. These recorders are labeled Hist Mean Log, Hist High Log, and Hist Low Log.
Data Logging Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time-of-Use Logging Six data recorders are used to record energy and demand values based on the rates (A, B, C, D) set in the Time of Use (TOU) module. These recorders are labeled as follows: TOU kWh Log, TOU kVA(R)h Log, TOU kW/VAR sd Log, TOU kW/VAR td Log, TOU kVA sd Log, and TOU kVA td Log.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Logging Setup Sag/Swell and Transient Logging The meter logs the following ION output register values: Sag/Swell Log DistDur DistV2Engy DistV1Engy DistV3Engy DistV1Min DistV3Min DistV2Min DistNominal DistV1Max DistV3Max DistV2Max SwellLim DistV1Avg DistV3Avg DistV2Avg SagLim TranV1Dur TranNominal TranV2Max PT Sec TranV1Max Threshold TranV3Dur CT Prim TranV2Dur PT Prim TranV3Max CT Sec Transient Log EN50160 Compliance Logging (ION 7600 only
Energy Pulsing Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Energy Pulsing Setup Each meter has both the Calibration Pulser module and the Pulser module. Pulser Module Settings The Pulser module serves as an intermediary between other modules’ pulse output registers (accepting them as pulse inputs) and a hardware output channel on the device. These modules are capable of sending pulses or pulse transitions to any hardware output channel.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Power Quality Configuration The following setup registers are available in the Calibration Pulser module: Setup Register Function Default Pulse Width This numeric bounded register specifies the width, in seconds, of the pulses sent to the hardware channel. The Calibration Pulser module maintains a minimum duty cycle of 50% on the output pulse train. 0.
Power Quality Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Besides NomVolts, the only setup registers that you may need to change in the Sag/ Swell module are Swell Lim and Sag Lim. Most applications are served by the default values entered into these registers. The Change Crit and EvPriority setup registers do not need to be changed for normal operation. NOTE If the Sag/Swell module’s Nom Volts setup register is set to zero, all Sag/Swell module functions are disabled.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setpoint Configuration Setpoint Configuration The Relative Setpoint module provides extensive control, secondary protection, and analysis capabilities by allowing you to initiate an action in response to a specific condition. It is particularly useful for performing actions based on differences between a value (e.g. kW on phase A) relative to a reference value (e.g. kW demand for all three phases).
Meter Clock Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Clock Configuration The Clock module controls the meter’s internal clock, which provides timestamps for data logged by the device. The clock needs to be configured properly to ensure that logged data has accurate timestamp information. The Clock module also receives the time synchronization signals sent to it by the workstation running ION software, updating the device’s clock when required.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Setup Display Setup The meter’s front panel display is controlled by three types of ION modules: the Display Options module, the Scroll module, and Display modules. Display Options Module Settings The Display Options module contains setup registers that hold data display settings such as contrast level, backlight timeout, daylight savings time, and update time.
Demand Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing the Parameters that are Displayed The meter’s default display configuration shows a comprehensive set of parameters. Changing these parameters requires that you alter the links between various ION modules. Complete details on configuring the front panel displays are provided in the Custom Front Panel Displays technical note in the Appendix A. Demand Setup Demand is a measure of average power consumption over a fixed time interval.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time of Use Configuration Time of Use Configuration The Time of Use module may only be important if you are using the meter in a billing application (i.e. you are a power provider), as the module contains the meter’s seasonal rate schedules. Typically, power consumers can ignore Time Of Use configuration. Seasonal Settings The Time of Use module supports up to four separate seasons. Each seasons’ start and end dates are set into the appropriate Season setup register.
Time of Use Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Time of Use module is partially configured at the factory. Check the setup registers to ensure that the settings match your Time of Use schedules. Setup Register Function Season 1- 4 These setup registers define the dates for each active season. When a season is active, the Time of Use module will use the applicable rate schedules. Season 1 - 4 Weekday Rates These setup registers specify seasonal weekday rates.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Factory Information Factory Information The Factory module displays firmware version, serial number and other device information in read-only setup registers (read-only registers can be viewed but not changed). Factory Module Settings The device information provided is as follows: Setup Register Description Device Type A device type identifier (e.g.
Third Party Protocols ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Third Party Protocols Modbus and DNP modules are factory configured and do not require basic configuration changes. Changing the factory configuration is an advanced setup procedure that requires an understanding of the protocol, as well as an understanding of the meter’s internal operation. Refer to the technical notes DNP 3.0 and ION Technology, and Modbus and ION Technology for the appropriate list of parameters available for each protocol.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Both the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters can make any real-time data available through the Modicon Modbus RTU protocol. Modbus Master devices connected to the meter can access this data. Modbus Master devices can also write data into ION registers, making device configuration changes or initiating control actions.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Modbus Slave Module Settings The settings in the Modbus Slave module setup registers are shown in the tables below. Refer to ION 7500 / ION 7600 Series meter Modicon Modbus Serial Communications Protocol and ION/Modbus Register Map document for additional details on the Modbus implementation on the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Modbus Slave Module Parameter Mapping The following tables show which measurements are provided by each of the Modbus Slave modules. The source for each measurement is shown (“Source ION Module”) so that you can easily delete parameters if you want to access different data. Note that the Modbus Register remains the same if you link a different parameter into one of the Modbus Slave module inputs (i.e.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register Phase V kVA kVA c Power Meter Modbus Slave #2 – Source Input #11 40047-40048 Total kVA kVA tot Power Meter Modbus Slave #2 – Source Input #12 40049-40050 Phase A signed PF PF sign a Power Meter Modbus Slave #2 – Source Input #13 40051-40052 Phase B signed PF PF sign b Power Meter Modbus Slave #2 – Source Input #14 40053-40054 Phase C sig
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register Exported kVARh kVARh rec Integrator Modbus Slave #4 – Source Input #6 40101 to 40102 Total kVARh kVARh del+rec Integrator Modbus Slave #4 – Source Input #7 40103 to 40104 Net kVARh kVARh delrec Integrator Modbus Slave #4 – Source Input #8 40105 to 40106 Total kVAh kVAh del+rec Integrator Modbus Slave #4 – Source Input #9 40107 to 40108 M
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160. Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160. Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160. Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160. Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160. Measurement EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus/TCP Protocol You can use the Modbus RTU protocol to write values into ION external numeric, pulse and Boolean registers, allowing you to enable, disable and reset meter functions. You can also use the Modbus protocol to change setup register values in various ION modules to configure the meter’s operation.To bring data into the meter with Modbus RTU, you must disable the meter’s password security.
Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol The Distributed Network Protocol Version 3.00 (DNP 3.00) is an open protocol used in the electric utility industry for communications and interoperability among substation computers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs, e.g. meters), and Master Stations. The meter can be integrated into a DNP network using the DNP Slave Import, Export and Options modules. The Factory DNP 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the DNP 3.
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ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol DNP Slave Export Module Settings The factory-configured DNP Slave Export modules are configured as shown in the following table.
Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide DNP Options Module Settings The DNP Options module provides global settings that affect all DNP Slave Export and DNP Slave Import modules. The default settings in this module are shown in the following table.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Restoring the Factory Configuration Restoring the Factory Configuration If you have made changes to the default functionality and want to return to the factory configuration, you can re-initialize the factory configuration in the meter through Designer. The basic setup of the device can be retained, so the meter does not need to be taken out of service for a long period of time. NOTE If you restore the factory configuration, all custom features you created are lost.
Restoring the Factory Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 10. Click the Power Meter shortcut in the Basic Configuration area to select it. Once selected, click Reset in the Designer toolbar, or select Reset from the Edit menu. This reverts the Power Meter to the settings it had before you deleted any modules (retaining the basic setup you previously had). 11. Choose Send & Save from the File menu. The factory configuration is now restored (any custom functionality you created is removed).
C HAP T E R ................... 4 Using ION Software ION software encompasses a variety of programs that enhance the functionality and usability of your ION devices. ION software can collect data via serial, wireless, modem, or Ethernet links, so you can manage a single site or global network of devices. ION Enterprise is a software suite with applications for displaying data, configuring ION meters, performing system control, and much more.
ION Enterprise Software ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise Software ION Enterprise software offers control capabilities and comprehensive power quality and reliability analysis. It is a powerful software suite that can process, analyze, store, and share data across your entire enterprise. The fully networked client-server information system allows you to access data from any workstation, locally or around the world, in the formats you need.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: ION Management Console ION Enterprise: ION Management Console The ION Management Console is responsible for building your network. You build your power-monitoring network to reflect the way your physical communications network is wired so that ION Enterprise software can communicate with your devices. The network is created using servers, sites, devices, and modems.
ION Enterprise: ION Management Console ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Sites A site in an ION Enterprise system contains one or more intelligent devices that share a common communications link. There are three different types of sites, based on the type of communications medium each uses.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Communications Configuring Communications Before you can talk to the devices on your network, you need to configure communications within the ION Management Console. Essentially, this means adding one or more sites and then adding the devices associated with each site. If you create a modem site, then you also need to add and configure a dialout modem.
Configuring Communications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ◆ For an Ethernet Gateway Site, you specify the Ethernet device acting as the gateway and the TCP/IP port to which the serial device, or network of serial devices, is connected. Before you can add an Ethernet Gateway Site, an Ethernet Device must be added and configured first. ◆ For a Serial Device you provide the device type, the unit ID, and the site to which the meter is connected.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: Vista ION Enterprise: Vista Vista is a display, analysis, and control application. It is the main user interface to the ION Enterprise system. Vista presents a graphical view of your power system, allowing you to view real-time data from power meters or historical data from the ION Enterprise database.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide This opens a new window showing all of the installed meters. Each meter appears with an icon that represents its type and a label reflecting the name you configured in the ION Management Console. Meter icons (representing configured devices in the ION Management 3. Click a meter icon to open its main default diagram.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista Vista Diagram Elements Each Vista diagram shows the name of the meter, the time on the meter’s clock, and the type of meter. The main diagrams also provide buttons that let you jump to other diagrams. Jump to another diagram by clicking any of the buttons near the top right-hand corner (as illustrated in the Volts/Amps diagram below). Click any of these buttons (grouping objects) to jump to other diagrams.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Summary of Data Provided in Vista The standard set of Vista diagrams included with ION Enterprise display a variety of data measured by the factory-configured meter. Some of the diagrams include grouping windows that display additional data. The following section summarizes the data, and interactive control functions provided.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista ◆ Real-time voltage flicker severity data for short term (Pst) and Long term (Plt) observation periods. Plt values > 0.65, or Pst values >= 1.0 indicate that the level of flicker is likely to be irritable (refer to the description of the Ficker module in the online ION Programmer’s Reference for more details).
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Energy & Demand by Quadrant Click the By Quadrant button to see a Vista grouping window showing the following demand measurements by quadrant: ◆ Sliding window and thermal demand for active, reactive, and apparent power in all four quadrants ◆ Accumulated values of active, reactive, and apparent energy in all four quadrants Demand Max and Demand Min Click the Demand MAX and Demand MIN objects to see a Vista grouping window showing the maximum
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista ◆ Revenue Measurements Scaling By clicking on Secondary Units (“1:1”) this control object lets the meter display and record Secondary values for kW, kVAR, and kVA (values not scaled with PT and Ct ratios). By default, the meter displays Primary values (values that using Ct, and PT scaling) for these revenue quantities. ◆ Peak Demand Reset The Peak Demand Reset control object allows you to clear the peak demand values logged in the meter.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Voltage Unbalance Monitoring ◆ Over voltage unbalance monitoring is disabled by default. ◆ To set the upper limit for voltage unbalance, enter the percentage of the average voltage measurement that will be considered as a voltage unbalance condition if it is exceeded by the voltage on any phase. Time-of-Use This diagram may only be important if you are using the meter in a billing application (i.e. you are a power provider).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing the Vista Interface Analog Inputs/Outputs The optional Analog I/O card must be installed on your meter for this diagram to function. Depending on which option you chose for your card, the Analog I/O diagram monitors either analog inputs or analog outputs, or it monitors both the inputs and outputs. Inputs The meter’s analog inputs are monitored for the ScaledValu output register. This value is displayed next to the appropriate port.
Customizing the Vista Interface ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Diagram Objects in a User Diagram Diagram objects provide the interface to ION registers in your network, and to DDE values from other applications. Each diagram object displays a single piece of information from somewhere in your power-monitoring network; for example, a single numeric object displays numeric data from a single source.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: Designer ION Enterprise: Designer Designer is an application for advanced users who know the nature of ION architecture, specifically the nature of frameworks. A framework is a number of ION modules arranged (linked) to perform a specific function or number of functions. Designer allows you to customize current frameworks by adding, deleting, or re-linking ION modules, and it allows you to create entirely new frameworks.
Basics of ION Architecture ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Modules The ION module is the basic building block of the ION device’s operating software. A module can be considered as a “function box”: it receives data from its inputs, makes decisions based on the settings in its setup registers, and then makes data available at its output registers. All functionality provided by an ION device can be considered in terms of its modules and the linkages between them.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Basics of ION Architecture Sequence of ION Module Execution ION modules always execute in the order of the data flow (in the example below, from 1 to 4). This logical execution order is maintained even if you created the framework from back to front. 1 1 3 4 2 ION modules may execute simultaneously if they do not depend on each other for data (such as both ION modules labelled 1).
Basics of ION Architecture ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Configuration Changes and Module Security When you make configuration changes to an ION device you are either changing a value in a module’s setup register (basic configuration) or you are changing the linkage between two or more modules (advanced customization).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Designer’s Main Configuration Screen NOTE Depending on the meter family, there may be different types of module security. Rev_write_state_lookup means the module cannot be modified in any way, and Rev_destroy_lookup means the module cannot be deleted. Designer’s Main Configuration Screen If the software has been properly configured, the main screen of the meter’s node diagram appears each time that you open a meter in Designer.
Viewing Real-time Data in Designer ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Viewing Real-time Data in Designer You can view the real-time values of output registers in Designer. This is useful when you are linking these outputs to other modules. It is recommended that you use Vista or ION Browser as your main data display application. To view real-time data of output registers: 1. Click Options > Show Toolbox on the Designer menu. 2.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing Setup Registers with Designer To configure ION module setup registers with Designer 1. Right-click near the module’s center. The ION Module Setup dialog box appears, showing a list of setup registers available for configuration. The list of available Setup registers appears here. Select a Setup register, then click Modify... (or double click on the Setup register name). 2. Highlight the Setup register you want to configure, and click Modify....
Customizing Frameworks in Designer ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Use the Interval Format area if the setting you are changing requires intervals. Use the Date/Time Format area if the setting you are changing requires specific dates (such as those needed used in the Clock module). Click OK when you have the desired setting for the time interval or date. 3. Click OK when you are satisfied with your configuration changes.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing Frameworks in Designer Creating New Modules To add a module, locate its icon in the Designer toolbox, press and hold the left mouse button over the icon, and drag it onto the node diagram. Once you release the mouse button, the module becomes part of the diagram and is ready to be configured and linked. Choosing the Module The Designer toolbox displays icons for all the meter’s available module types.
Customizing Frameworks in Designer ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Follow the steps below to link modules on the meter: 1. Accessing module outputs Click on the symbol on the right side of the module icon to list a module’s output registers. (To list the module’s setup registers, hold the CTRL key while clicking on the symbol.) In most cases, a pop-up menu appears and lists the available registers. If the module has many registers, a dialog box appears instead.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing Frameworks in Designer Editing Existing Frameworks If you are comfortable with the ION software and the meter’s configuration, you can make changes to the existing frameworks to customize operation. Any edits you make to the existing frameworks alter the device’s operation — be sure you understand what effect your changes will have before proceeding.
ION Enterprise: Reporter ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: Reporter Reporter is a database reporting application. It lets you define, generate, and manage comprehensive reports based on the data in your database. Reporter retrieves data from the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), and processes it into a finished report in Microsoft Excel format. There are a number of pre-configured reports available, including Power Quality, Load Profile, Energy and Demand, and EN50160 reports.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Pre-configured Reports Energy and Demand This report is designed to generate and display details about energy consumption and peak demand levels over a given time period. It uses a Time of Use Schedule (TOU) to reference the metered data against an energy provider’s tariff schedule. The first step in creating an Energy and Demand report is to preconfigure the TOU schedule that will be applied to the metered data.
Report Creation and Generation ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Report Creation and Generation These steps are used for creating all report types. Be sure to know which log(s) you use for the report you are creating. NOTE If you are creating an Energy and Demand report, complete the steps under “Creating a Time of Use Schedule” (following “Creating a Report”) before you proceed with creating your report. Creating a Report 1. Start Reporter. 2. Select the report type you want and click Copy.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Report Creation and Generation Creating a Time of Use Schedule 1. Start Reporter and select the TOU tab. 2. Select the Sample file, then click copy to duplicate it. All of the pre-configured samples include some basic programing to simplify customization. It is generally best to create a copy of the samples before making changes, and leave the sample in its default state.
ION Setup Software ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Setup Software ION Setup is a software solution that allows basic configuration and control capabilities for your power monitoring devices. ION Setup can also display realtime and diagnostic data for your networked devices. When starting ION Setup, you have the option to enter network mode or single device mode at the logon screen.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Communications Sites, Groups, and Meters You can create a network of items within ION Setup so that the next time you want to upgrade a meter’s firmware or make any configuration changes, the meter is easy to find and your communication setup is ready. Sites refers to a communication method. For example, you need separate sites for Ethernet, Serial or Modem types of communication. A site can have many connected devices.
Configuring Communications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 3. Page 120 Click OK. A dialog box for the appropriate item appears. Depending on the item, there may be multiple tabs each with numerous options for configuration: ◆ When you add a new site, the dialog displays three tabs: General, Timings, and Polling. If you are adding a modem or gateway site, there is a fourth tab labelled Remote Info. ◆ When you add a new group, the dialog box has only one tab labelled General.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Basic Meter Configuration Basic Meter Configuration The Setup Assistant is a user interface that contains relevant instructions to help guide you through common setup requirements for your ION meter. After you have added a device to ION Setup in network mode, or connected using single device mode, the Setup Assistant appears in the right pane. Double-click the Setup Assistant to access the setup dialog box.
Displaying Data with ION Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 2. Highlight the setup register you want to edit in the register window. 3. Click the Edit button. (If advanced meter security is enabled, a window will appear asking for the meter’s password. Type the meter’s password and click OK.) A window appears where you can edit the register value. Depending on the register class, you either select a value from a drop-down list or enter the new value manually in the field provided. 4.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with ION Setup Displaying diagnostics data 1. Select a site or device icon from the left pane. 2. Select Diagnostics from the Tools menu (or click on the toolbar). The Communication tab displays information about the meter’s communication status, message information, message timing, and packet frames. Clicking the Reset button sets all values to zero.
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C HAP T E R ................... 5 Features and Applications The ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters offer unmatched value, functionality, and ease of use at key distribution points and sensitive loads. Comprehensive analog and digital I/O, multiple communication ports, industry-standard protocols, and precision time synchronization compliment the meters’ ability to integrate with your energy management and SCADA systems. In This Chapter Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications The following illustration shows all the possible connections to the communications card. COM 4 (front panel menu “Network”): Ethernet connection COM 4 provides optional 10Base-T or 10Base-FL Ethernet communications. COM2 COM1 COM4 COM3 The meter internal modem communicates to the server computer over the telephone network.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide RS-232 Connections RS-232 Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ RS-232 specifications. An RS-232 connection is made at the male DB9 connector (COM1) at the back of the meter. The meter acts as a DTE device in all RS-232 connections. Use a null modem cable for connecting a meter to a workstation or use a standard straightthrough RS-232 cable for connecting to an external modem.
RS-485 Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide RS-485 Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ RS-485 specifications. RS-485 connections are made via the captured-wire connectors on the rear of the meter. Up to 32 devices can be connected on a single RS-485 bus. Use a good quality shielded twisted pair cable for each RS-485 bus, AWG 22 (0.5 mm2) or larger. The overall length of the RS-485 cable connecting all devices cannot exceed 4000 ft. (1219 m).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet Connections RS-485 Connection Methods to Avoid Any device connection that causes a branch in the main RS-485 bus should be avoided. This includes star and tee (T) methods. These wiring methods cause signal reflections that may cause interference. At any connection point on the RS-485 bus, no more than two cables should be connected. This includes connection points on instruments, converters, and terminal strips.
Ethernet Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Setup for Ethernet Communications To enable communications through the meter’s Ethernet port, you must configure the Ethernet Communications module. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, SMTP Server and SMTP Connection Timeout setup registers must properly match your system and can be set through the meter’s front panel or ION software. Configuring the Ethernet Module through the Front Panel 1. Select Network Setup from the ION 7600 Setup menu.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet Connections The EtherGate Protocol The EtherGate protocol is a powerful communications tool that lets you communicate to a meter and through a meter simultaneously. When a meter installed on the Ethernet network has EtherGate enabled, a master device (such as a workstation running ION Enterprise software) can communicate to the meter, and through the meter to a serial network of devices wired to the meter’s COM port.
Internal Modem Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Modem Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for internal modem specifications for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters. Telepho ne Netw ork This section only applies if your meter has an internal modem option. Depending on the ION meter and its date of manufacture, the installed optional internal modem could be one of two different brands.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Modem Connections Modem Initialization Strings Refer to the technical note Modem AT Commands for a complete list of AT commands for both Conexant and Multi-Tech modems. NOTE The technical note also contains instructions on how you can determine your meter’s modem type based on the meter’s serial number.
Internal Modem Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the Comm 3 Module through the Front Panel 1. Select COM 3 Setup > COM 3 Hardware > Mode > Modem from the meter’s setup menu. Press ESC to go back to the COM 3 Setup menu. 2. Select COM 3 Protocol to configure the Comm 3 communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to match your communications system.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Modem Connections The ModemGate Protocol The ModemGate feature creates a communications connection between the telephone network and an RS-485 serial network of devices. When you specify the protocol for a meter’s COM port as MODEMGATE, all data received by the meter’s internal modem is automatically transferred to the serial network. ModemGate is available on either COM1 and COM 2, but you cannot use the protocol on both ports simultaneously.
Infrared Port Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Infrared Port Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ infrared port specifications. The infrared port is IrDA compliant. It can be used to communicate real-time measurements to a portable PC via the ION, DNP 3.00, or Modbus RTU protocols. To enable communications from the infrared port, you must configure the COM 3 Communications module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internet Connectivity Internet Connectivity ION meters provide Internet connectivity so you can receive meter emails, view realtime data, and configure your system through a web browser from anywhere in the world.
WebReach ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide configure your meter to use the MeterM@il feature set up the meter for your SMTP Server set up the MeterM@il feature to send alerts set up the MeterM@il feature to send data logs WebReach WebReach allows you to remotely view ION Enterprise information through a web browser. WebReach requires a simple URL and no client machine configuration so you have the flexibility to view your data from a web browser anywhere in the world.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Digital and Analog I/O Digital and Analog I/O The digital and analog I/O ports on ION meters let you bring a variety of data into a common system, thereby simplifying data gathering. The the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters offers a variety of I/O combinations. Standard in all meters are eight digital (status) inputs, four form A digital (solidstate) outputs, three form C relay outputs (electromechanical), and two front panel LED outputs.
Specifying a Port in an ION Module ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The following table describes the ports that can be configured (in the Digital Output, Pulser, Digital Input, Analog Input, Analog Output, and Calibration Pulser modules) to handle outgoing or incoming signals. All ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters have these digital input/output ports. Optional analog input/output ports and optional digital inputs are also available on both meters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Digital outputs are used for hardware relay control or pulse counting applications. For example, an ION meter’s digital outputs can provide on/off control signals for capacitor banks, generators, and other equipment. The digital output ports can also send out status signals or kWh pulses, if the receiving device determines energy usage by counting pulses.
Using the Onboard Digital Outputs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configure the settings of the controlling module to match your requirements.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Energy Pulsing with LEDs You can customize the operation of two LEDs on the meter’s front panel: the kWh Pulse – LED and the Alarm LED. kWh Pulse –LED By default, the middle green LED on the meter’s front panel is factory configured to be an energy pulser.
Using the Onboard Digital Inputs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Onboard Digital Inputs Digital inputs are necessary for status monitoring or pulse counting applications. Status monitoring can help you prevent equipment damage, improve maintenance, or track security breaches. Some common status monitoring applications are monitoring the closed/open positions of breakers, on/off status of generators, armed/unarmed conditions in a building alarm system, and over/under pressures of transformers.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Analog Inputs Analog Inputs Analog inputs can measure and store analog information such as electrical signals from transducers; transducers derive the electrical signals from flow rates, temperatures, pressures, rotations, and fluid levels. They are controlled by Analog Input modules. Analog inputs require the installation of an optional circuit board inside the meter. The I/O card provides four analog inputs.
Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time Synchronization Time synchronization lets you synchronize the internal clocks of all networked meters and devices. Once synchronized, all data logs have timestamps that are relative to a uniform time base. This allows you to achieve precise sequence-ofevents and power quality analyses. To synchronize clocks, use ION software to broadcast time signals across the network.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Security Meter Security The meter’s security settings allow you to configure the meter through the front panel, with ION software, or with the optional embedded web server. Standard meter security Anytime you make configuration changes to your meter, either through the front panel or with ION software, you must enter a password. Anti-tamper sealing Your revenue meter can be protected by anti-tamper sealing.
Standard Meter Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing the Meter Password 1. Scroll down the Setup menu and select the Security Setup menu. 2. Press the PROG button to enter the Security Setup menu. 3. Press the MODIFY softkey. The menu selection Password becomes highlighted as well as the last zero. 4. Enter your new numeric password. To change the value of the highlighted digit use the Up/Down arrow buttons.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data and Event Logging Data and Event Logging The meter includes powerful data logging and event recording capabilities. Data and event logs recorded by the meter are prioritized and stored onboard. Data is retrieved periodically by the ION Enterprise software Log Server (or other third party application). If you use ION Enterprise software, all retrieved data from your system is stored in an ODBC-compliant database.
Event Logging ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Event Logging Events produced by a meter’s various ION modules are prioritized and grouped to facilitate custom logging. Each event is assigned a priority group number based on its type and severity. ION Event Priority Groups Some event groups are preset with a Priority Number as shown in the table below. You can also define your own priority number for some modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Logging and Recording Capacity External ION Events Some events are not produced by a specific module; they are generated internally by the meter. These events and their associated priority levels are shown in the table below.
Logging Configurations for ION 7500 Revenue Applications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Logging Configurations for ION 7500 Revenue Applications You can alter the logging capacity of your ION 7500 meter, if it is being used for revenue applications. A suggested configuration is shown in the table below. To make use of the suggested revenue logging configuration, you must make all of the changes outlined below.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting Alerting The purpose of an ION alert system is to send an email or to contact a modem, fax, pager, or software in the event of a user-specified condition. These conditions can be changes in relays or power quality problems including surges, sags, swells and outages. With ION alarm notification, you can automatically advise key people of problems allowing quick remedial action, or notify ION software so logs can be uploaded from the site that initiated the alert.
Alerting ION Software via the Alarm Server ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Remote Site Event Notification Server or LAN Dedicated Alarm Server Modem Alarm Server.exe Connection Manager 1. Remote Site informs the Alarm Server that a priority message exists Modem Site 2. Server computer receives the alarm Any Dialout Modem 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting via an Alphanumeric Pager Alerting via an Alphanumeric Pager NOTE For detailed information about building a framework for alerting via an alphanumeric pager, refer to the Alert module description in the online ION Programmer’s Reference. If an alphanumeric pager is specified as the destination address in the Alert module, then an alphanumeric paging service receives a message from the ION meter.
Alerting via a Numeric Pager ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting via a Numeric Pager NOTE For detailed information about building a framework for alerting via a numeric pager, refer to the Alert module description in the online ION Programmer’s Reference. If a numeric pager is specified as the destination address in the Alert module, then a numeric paging service receives a message from the ION meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting via Email Alerting via Email NOTE For detailed information about setting up your network and building a framework for meter email (MeterM@il) alerts, refer to the technical note ION MeterM@il Internal Email Server Feature. If email is specified as the destination address in the Alert module then an email message is sent to any address you specify. You can only set one email address per Alert module.
Calculating Power Availability: Number of Nines ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Calculating Power Availability: Number of Nines Power availability is becoming an increasingly important topic in today’s electronic world. As the use of electronic equipment increases in industry and the home, the degree of tolerance for power outages has decreased. In some cases, a very short loss or reduction of supply voltage can have a large economic impact.
C HAP T E R ................... 6 Hardware Reference This chapter is intended to provide quick, at-a-glance, technical specifications for the more common hardware features of the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters. Not all specifications are included. All specifications are subject to change without notice. For the most recent information see the meter’s Datasheet. In This Chapter ◆ Standard Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Model ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Standard Model Rear View of Meter SHORTING BLOCK or TEST BLOCK Current Inputs see page 175 Voltage Inputs see page 174 V1 I/O Expansion Card see page 178 I22 I31 I32 I41 I42 V2 V3 V4 Vref I11 I12 I21 3~ VOLTAGE INPUTS I51 I52 3~ CURRENT INPUTS I/O Expansion Card Backplate Communications Card Backplate Power Supply see page 174 Communications Card see page 177 GL+ N_ Power Supply Digital Outputs see page 170 Digital Inputs see page 169 DIGITAL
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide General Specifications General Specifications Environmental Conditions To operate properly and effectively, environmental conditions should fall within the guidelines listed below. 1 Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Environmental Condition Acceptable Range Location Indoor use Operating Range -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) with no formation of ice.
Unit Dimensions ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Unit Dimensions Basic Model — Rear View [2.322“] 31.9 mm [1.23“] [4.35“] 43.9 mm [1.73“] 80.9 mm [3.19“] 43.3 mm [1.71“] 18.3 mm [0.72“] 11.1 mm [0.44“] 14.2 mm [0.56“] 192.0 mm [7.56“] 81.1mm [3.19“] 82.5 mm [3.25“] 60.7 mm [2.39“] 14.2 mm [0.56“] 9.5 mm [0.38“] 5.1 mm [0.20“] 11.5 mm [0.45“] 8.48 mm [0.33“] 56.1 mm [2.21“] 192.0 mm [7.56“] Basic Model — Side View Basic Model — Front View 183.9 mm [7.24“] 192.0 mm [7.56“] 192.0 mm [7.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications Specifications Communications Specifications The following illustration shows all the possible connections to the communications card.
COM1 Port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide LEDs LED Color Function Ethernet ACTIVITY Red1 Flashes as signals are transmitted and received for both Ethernet 10 Base-T and 10 Base-FL ports Ethernet LINK Green1 On as long as there is an active connection to either the 10 Base-T or 10 Base-FL ports Internal Modem DCD Green Carrier Detect– Indicates the presence of a carrier signal (active connection to the modem) Internal Modem RI Green Flashes to when the modem detects rings (Ring Indicator) C
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide COM1 Port External Modem Connections RS-485 COM SH + + -SH Specification Description Cable Type Standard straight-through RS-232 cable Cable Ends DB9 female end for mating with the DB9 male connector on the meter Max. Cable Length 50 feet (15.2 m) RS-485 Connections RS-485 connections are made via the captured-wire connectors on the rear of the meter. Devices can be connected in series using RS-485 (see diagram to the left).
COM2 Port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide COM2 Port Same as for COM Port 1 except there is no RS-232 connection available, only RS-485. COM3 Port Internal Modem ◆ The internal modem is multiplexed with the optical port. ◆ By default, the modem is enabled and the optical port is disabled. 1 Page 166 1 2 3 4 5 6 RJ11 Specification Value Baud Rate 300 to 33,600 bps 1 Error Correction V.42 LAPM, MNP 2-4, MNP 10 Data Compression V.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet Port Optical (Infrared) Specifications for the optical port are as follows: 1 Specification Value Baud Rate 9,600 to 115,200 bps (default is 9,600 bps) Duplex Half Operating Distance less than 1 meter (3 feet) 1 Optical Range ±15° (minimum), ±30° (maximum) Supported Protocols ION, Modbus RTU, DNP 3.0, FACTORY (default is ION) No physical connection is required to use the infrared port.
Ethernet Port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide NOTE Using the fiber port disables the standard RJ45 port. IP Service Ports Connect to the following IP Service Ports for communications over the Ethernet.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications I/O Specifications AI1 + Rear View of Meter AO1 - OUTCOM I/O CARD DICOM DI8 DI7 DI6 DI5 DI4 DI3 DI2 DI1 AI4 AI3 AI2 AI1 AO4 A03 A02 AO1 External Dry Contacts (polarity for SSR contacts shown) 2 AWG 12 to 14 (3.3 to 2.
I/O Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Excitation Additional External Excitation (Optional) Mechanical Relay Outputs Specifications for the three Form C relays (R1, R2 and R3) are as follows: Specification Standard I/0 Rated Voltage 250 VAC / 30 VDC Rated Load @ Rated Voltage 10 A resistive Max. Voltage 380 VAC, 125 VDC, Installation category III (Distribution), Pollution degree 2 Max Load @ Max Voltage 0.2A (DC) / 3A (AC) Max.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications NOTE Because mechanical relays have limited lifetimes, mechanical KYZ relays are typically not suitable for energy pulsing applications. For energy pulsing applications, consider using Form A outputs in KYZ mode. A typical connection and operational details are illustrated below..
I/O Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Connections to the terminal strip are made as shown in the following diagram. DIGITAL OUTPUTS - D4 + - D3 + - D2 + - D1 + rear of unit (bottom right) 1.8 Wh pulsing 80mA max - + - + - + - + Excitation voltage (30 V max) External relays Analog Outputs I/O Card analog outputs Rear View of Meter The I/O expansion card can be ordered with 4 analog outputs.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications Analog Inputs I/O Card analog inputs The I/O expansion card can be ordered with 4 unidirectional analog inputs. Specification 0-20 mA Analog Inputs 0-1 mA Analog Inputs Scalable To 4-20 mA To 0-1 mA Signal Type Continuous DC Continuous DC Input Impedance 25 Ω 475 Ω Isolation Impedance (channel/channel) > 400 kΩ Accuracy +/– 0.
Electrical Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Electrical Specifications Power Supply Specification Description Rated Inputs AC: 85 – 240 VAC, 47-63 Hz DC:110 – 330 VDC Installation category II (local), Pollution degree 2 Dielectric Withstand 2,000 VAC RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute Burden Typical: 12 VA Max: 20 VA Ride-through Min: 100ms (6 cycles @ 60 Hz) Connector Type Captured wire Wire Type AWG 14 to AWG 12 Voltage Inputs Specification Value Operating Range 0 to 347 Volts RMS (L-
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Electrical Specifications Current Inputs Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Specification 5A Option 1A Option Input Rating 5A, 10A, or 20A 1A, 2A, 5A, or 10A Fault Capture 70A peak 17.5A peak Maximum Voltage 600V RMS (CAT III IEC61010-1) 600V RMS (CAT III IEC61010-1) Impedance 2 mΩ 15 mΩ Burden 0.05 VA per phase (at 5A) 0.
Retrofit Options ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Retrofit Options Terminal Cover Installation Instructions 1. Turn off all power to the meter. 2. Open all PT fuses (or direct voltage input fuses). Close all CT shorting blocks. 3. Ensure that all cables connected to the meter (including those at to the I/O terminals) are NOT live. 4. For each cover, insert two tabs into the small rectangular openings at either end of the strip (refer to the diagram below). 5.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications Card Communications Card Installation Instructions DANGER The components inside the meter are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To prevent damage to the unit, wear an anti-static wrist strap at all times when working inside the unit. Failure to use proper equipment during servicing will void the meter’s warranty. The following steps should be taken before inserting a Comm Card into the meter: 1. Turn off all power to the meter. 2.
I/O Expansion Card ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Final Steps 4. Ensure the cover meets the chassis of the base unit. 5. Use the Phillips screwdriver to replace the two backplate screws, as well as the nut on the chassis ground lug, with their lock-washers. They must be installed firmly to preserve transient immunity. 6. Reinstall the Line and Neutral (or DC power) wiring to the Control Power inputs of the unit. 7. Reconnect all other wiring (or re-enable all other circuits).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Expansion Card 4. Ensure the cover meets the chassis of the base unit. Use the Phillips screwdriver to replace the two backplate screws with their lock-washers. They must be installed firmly to preserve transient immunity. 5. Reinstall the Line and Neutral (or DC power) wiring to the Control Power inputs of the unit. 6. Reconnect all other wiring (or re-enable all other circuits). Close the PT fuses (or direct voltage input fuses), and open the CT shorting blocks.
TRAN Model ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide TRAN Model A TRAN is a meter with no display. All specifications are the same as for a standard meter, except the following. Environmental Conditions The TRAN meter can operate at a lower temperature than the standard meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Unit Dimensions TRAN Model — Front View TRAN Model — Side View 4.3 mm [0.17“] 134.6 mm [5.30“] 101.6 mm [4.00“] 200.1 mm [7.88“] Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference 167.3 mm [6.
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AP P E NDI X ................... A Technical Notes Power Measurement technical notes provide ION feature details including custom configurations for your meter. In This Appendix ◆ Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ◆ Custom Front Panel Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 ◆ Digital and Analog I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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® TECHNICAL NOTE Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Meters with the Current Probes Input Option are compatible with clamp-on current probes. All current inputs on these meters are modified to accept 0-5 Vrms AC signals from a variety of clamp-on current probes. This option reduces the downtime required to install a meter. There are two Current Probe Input Option configurations: A.
Telnet and HyperTerminal Access ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Telnet and HyperTerminal Access To perform current probe basic setup, you need to access the meter Calibration menu in a Telnet or HyperTerminal session: ◆ Telnet: select Debug Parser > KAL? (Display Calibration Help Screen). ◆ HyperTerminal: select the KAL? (Display Calibration Help Screen). Refer to the technical note titled Telnet and HyperTerminal Access for instructions on how to run a Telnet or HyperTerminal session.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Current Probe Basic Setup To perform current probe basic setup: 1. Connect the current probes to the meter (in this example we are using a ION 7500 meter). Refer to the meter Installation and Basic Setup Instructions for current probe installation instructions. 2. In a Telnet or HyperTerminal session, access the Calibration menu. Refer to the technical note titled Telnet and HyperTerminal Access for instructions on how to run a Telnet or HyperTerminal session. 3.
Calibration Menu and the KCTSTP/KCTRD Commands ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Calibration Menu and the KCTSTP/KCTRD Commands The Calibration menu lets you access setup registers in the meter Factory module. With the read/write commands KCTRD and KCTSTP, you can program the meter with parameters appropriate for your current probes.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Description of KCTSTP and KCTRD Calibration Commands Example: Set up a split core CT with AC voltage output model CT-300A-0.333V (Nominal Primary current 300A, Nominal secondary voltage 0.333V, phase angle < 2.5deg, constant phase compensation (2)), saved to register group “User Defined 1” (1) same for all phase current channels (44) 7500ION:\PORT_1>kctstp CT-300A-0.333V 300 0.333 2.5 1 44 executing CAL command FACTORY PARAMETERS SET FOR EXTERNAL CT(s).
Description of KCTSTP and KCTRD Calibration Commands ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide KCTRD Read all current probe setup registers Description: This command lists the content of all current probe setup registers. There are three identical groups of registers: Factory Default (configured in the factory), User Defined 1, User Defined 2 (both for user configuration). Each group contains the following probe parameters: Primary Nominal Current, Secondary Nominal Voltage, Probe Name Tag (character string).
® TECHNICAL NOTE Custom Front Panel Displays This document explains how to customize your meter’s front panel display screens using Designer software. Instructions are also included for customizing the ION 7300 Series meter’s display screens through the meter front panel. In This Document ◆ Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 ◆ ION Modules in the Display Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction ION meters ship with preconfigured display screens. Most users find that the data displayed by the front panel LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) suits their needs entirely. However, front panel displays may be customized on most ION meters. ION meters’ display screens can be customized to show virtually any measurement or calculation of which the meter is capable.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Modules Display Modules A Display module controls which values are displayed on a display screen, and how these values are presented. Depending on your meter model, the Display modules vary slightly according to the inputs utilized and the setup register settings. Each Display module corresponds to one meter display screen.
Display Modules ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Modules for ION 7300 Series Meters The ION 7300 Series meters display screens are available in a numeric format only (parameter values are displayed numerically rather than in graphs or trends etc.). Up to four parameters can be linked to a Display module — these parameters appear on the display screen when the module is activated. Links to a Display module can be made using Designer or the front panel.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Options Module Display Options Module The Display Options module is a core module that cannot be deleted, copied, or linked. You configure it by altering the setup registers that hold settings such as display mode, decimal accuracy, parameter labels, update time, date format, and daylight savings time. Other setup registers control screen functions, such as contrast level and backlight timeout.
Display Framework Overview ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Framework Overview The following diagrams illustrate how the Display Options module, Display module, and Scrolling module (if applicable) work together to provide your meter’s front panel with the appropriate display screens. Module Behavior in ION 8000 Series and ION 7500 / ION 7600 Meters Display Options Module Display Module 1 Data To freeze scrolling, press any button on the front panel.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing Default Display Frameworks The order in which data displays depends on the numbering of the Display modules. Therefore, the data linked to Display module 1 is displayed on the first front panel screen and so on. Scrolling between the display screens is done with the up/down arrow buttons on the front of the meter.
Removing a Display Screen ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide You can find instructions on reinitializing factory configurations in your User’s Guide. Removing a Display Screen Use caution when deleting modules, as any dependant modules are also affected. Designer informs you of dependant modules if they exist on the same node. To remove a data display screen: 1. Launch Designer. 2. Select the Display module responsible for the screen. 3. Press delete.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing Displayed Parameters in an Existing Screen Changing Displayed Parameters in an Existing Screen For the ION 7500, ION 7600, ION 8000 Series, and ION 7300 Series meters, you can change displayed parameters in existing screens using Designer software. NOTE For the ION 7300 Series meter, you must set the Display Options module’s Display Mode setup register to PROGRAMMABLE before changing displayed parameters in an existing screen.
Creating Custom Trend Bar Graphs (ION 7500 / ION 7600 only) 4. ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Select VALUES to change the displayed parameter in the selected screen. When you change the value displayed on a screen, you are presented with a complete list of the meter’s measurements. Using the lists of modules provided, select the values you want to have displayed on that display screen. The number of VALUES you can select is a function of the STYLE setting.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Creating Custom Trend Bar Graphs (ION 7500 / ION 7600 only) The diagram below shows an example of the links necessary for one bar graph (in the top position).
Trend Display (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 7600 unconfigured) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Trend Display (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 7600 unconfigured) ION 7500 / ION 7600 meters have an additional Trend Display customization option available to them. The meter’s Trend Display screen simultaneously graphs the historical data of up to four different parameters. Furthermore, a Trend Display log screen displays the data logs for any graphed parameter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Trend Display (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 7600 unconfigured) ◆ Use the ESC key to exit the Trend Display. NOTE On the ION 7500 the default Trending parameters displayed are kW sd d-r, Vll, and Iavg. The minimum and maximum values of the graph automatically scale based on the Ct primary and Pt primary values. Statistical values such as Minimum, Maximum, and Average also display for the data at the cursor location. The Minimum and Maximum values display with timestamps.
Screen Messages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide For any value on the graph, you can access a data log screen. Simply press the softkey corresponding to the Log button to view the graphed value in a data log format. The log screen also lists the twelve parameter values that surround the current cursor position, each with a corresponding timestamp. Screen Messages Messages that may appear on the Trending Display screen are explained below.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Disk Simulator (ION 8000 Series) Disk Simulator (ION 8000 Series) This ION 8000 Series meter Disk Simulator display simulates the behavior of a mechanical watt-hour meter indicating power received or delivered by the direction of the pulse. Beginning with the ION 8000 Series’ v221 firmware, the meter’s Calibration Pulser modules support the Disk Simulator feature. The Calibration Pulser module has a new output register, labeled Disk Position.
Displaying Data from Other Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data from Other Meters Data can be read at a workstation using ION Enterprise software, but there may be situations which require the data to be read at the source. With just one Power PC meter, such as an ION 8500 or ION 7500, you can view the data collected by numerous TRANs and other devices over a serial network. This is done using the Modicon Modbus protocol.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data from Other Meters RS-485 ION 7500 TRAN ION 6200 ION 7300 TRAN Display Module 1 ION 7500 w/ front panel display Modbus Import Module 1 Value 1 Source 1 Source n Show Value n Display Module 2 (ION 7500 TRAN) Display Options Module Scroll Module Modbus Import Module 2 Trigger 2 Down Trigger 3 Freeze Trigger 4 Modbus Import Module 3 Value n Display Module 3 Value 1 Source n Show Display Module 4 Value n (ION 7300 TRAN) Enable Value 2
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® TECHNICAL NOTE Digital and Analog I/O This document discusses the application and configuration of digital inputs/outputs (I/O), and analog I/O. Details are provided for both onboard I/O and external I/O boards. In This Document Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 I/O Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Onboard I/O for ION Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction Analog and digital I/O ports on ION meters let you bring in a variety of data into a common system. This simplifies data gathering and provides the following capabilities. Meter analog and digital I/O ports let you: Interface the I/O ports with relays as well as transducers for gas, steam, air, and water metering.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Solutions I/O Solutions ION meters offer you a range of onboard I/O. For expanded I/O applications, you can use Grayhill products (see the Grayhill OpenDAC and ION Technology technical note for further information). Configuring onboard and expanded I/O is the same with ION software. Every ION meter has a set of software modules that control its analog and digital onboard I/O ports.
I/O Expander for ION 8000 Series Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Expander for ION 8000 Series Meters To get enhanced analog or digital I/O with the ION 8000 Series meters, you can use an external I/O Expander. Complete information for the I/O Expander is available in the I/O Expander Installation and Basic Setup Instructions.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Digital Output Boards for ION 7300 Series Meters Digital Output Boards for ION 7300 Series Meters You can extend the capability on the ION 7300, ION 7330 and ION 7350 with an optional relay extension board (REB). The relay extension board provides four slots where you can plug Grayhill digital output hardware modules. There are nine Grayhill hardware modules of varying functionality available.
Expansion Boards for Meters with Modbus Master Capability ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Maximum # of Analog Inputs Maximum # of Analog Outputs Maximum # of Analog Devices Possible Maximum Configurations Board A WITHOUT Optional Power Supply 6 6 6 Any combination up to 6 total Board A WITH Optional Power Supply 7 15 15 Board full Board A WITHOUT Optional Power Supply + Board B 13 21 21 A: 6 AI; B: 7 AI, 8 AO A: 6 AO; B: 7 AI, 8 AO A: 6 AO; B: 15 AO A: 6 AI; B: 15 AO Board A WITH Optio
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Expansion Boards for Meters with Modbus Master Capability Power Requirements The Modbus controller requires 1 Amp at 5Vdc. The I/O modules require between 10-150mA depending on module type.
Configuring Digital and Analog I/O ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Digital and Analog I/O With the exception of Modbus master control of I/O, ION meters require the setup of ION modules for digital and analog I/O capabilities. Digital Input: Digital (status) inputs can be used for monitoring external contacts or pulse counting applications, and are controlled by Digital Input modules. This module tells the meter how to interpret incoming signals.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Digital Input Configuring Digital Input Digital inputs are necessary for status monitoring or pulse counting applications. Status monitoring can help you prevent equipment damage, improve maintenance, or track security breaches. Some common status monitoring applications are monitoring the closed/open positions of breakers, on/off status of generators, armed/unarmed conditions in a building alarm system, and over/under pressures of transformers.
Digital Input Module ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide NOTE ION 7300 Series, ION 7500, ION 7600 and ION 7700 meters have factory preconfigured Digital Input modules, as well as Counter modules for counting status changes, and External Pulse modules for resetting counter modules. Detailed Operation: Pulse or KYZ Input Mode Digital inputs can be set in either a pulse or KYZ configuration.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Digital Output Configuring Digital Output Digital output ports provide access to external relays and control capabilities. For example, an ION meter’s digital outputs can provide on/off control signals for capacitor banks, generators, and other equipment. ION meter digital output ports can also send out status signals or kWh pulses if the receiving device determines energy usage by counting pulses.
Calibration Pulser Module ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Operation The following example illustrates the basic operation of a Digital Output module. The input in the figure could be any of the Source, Force ON, Force OFF, or Normal inputs. The EvLog Mode and the Port setup registers could be set to whatever is appropriate (they do not affect the output values of the module). Similarly, the Mode and Event output registers contain whatever is appropriate.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Module Operation Detailed Module Operation The Calibration Pulser module integrates the Source input, determines how many KYZ transitions or complete pulses it must generate from the Kt setup register, and sends the output to the hardware channel specified in the Port setup register. Depending on the number of KYZ transitions or complete pulses output, the Calibration Pulser module operates in a normal, maximum, or an overload state. Normal State Pulse Width (e.
Detailed Module Operation ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Maximum State Pulse Width (e.g. duration of a lit LED) Pulse mode KYZ mode High-Low transitions Time In PULSE mode during maximum operation, the Source input increases so the ontime and off-time of the pulses are equal. The diagram above shows seven complete pulses for the Calibration Pulser module in PULSE mode, and fourteen transitions for the Calibration Pulser module in KYZ mode.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Pulser Module Pulser Module The Pulser module serves as a intermediary between other module’s pulse output registers and a hardware output channel on the device. It converts the instantaneous pulses to pulses or transitions on a hardware output channel. With the module setup registers, you must specify whether the output is a transition or complete pulse, if it will pulse high or low, and the hardware port where the pulses will appear.
Configuring Analog Input ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Analog Input Analog inputs can measure and store analog information such as electrical signals from transducers; transducers derive the electrical signals from flow rates, temperatures, pressures, rotations, and fluid levels. Analog inputs require the installation of an optional circuit board inside the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Analog Input Module Setup Register Description Zero Scale Defines the value that appears in the ScaledValu output register when the lowest value from the hardware port is applied Full Scale Defines the value that appears in the ScaledValu output register when the highest value from the hardware port is applied Port Defines the hardware port that provides the signal NOTE Once you have set the Port setup register to the appropriate analog input port on the meter, lin
Configuring Analog Output ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Analog Output An ION meter’s analog outputs act as transducers. The meter measures power and energy, and then sends that information via the analog outputs to a remote terminal unit (RTU). The analog outputs issue industry standard 0 to 20 mA current signals. Analog Output Module Analog outputs allow you to control external devices by delivering a specific current or voltage that is proportional to your source point.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale Values Detailed Operation The following illustration shows the operation of a Analog Output module. The Source input falls between the Zero Scale and Full Scale values. It is scaled and the result is then sent to the specified hardware port. (The port is specified in the Port setup register.) The Normalized output register provides information about the state of the hardware: the output on the hardware port in this instance is at 83%.
Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale Values ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Considerations when scaling 1. Set the Full Scale value that you expect. For example, consider scaling an Analog Output module whose Source input is linked to kW values; if the highest Watt value that you expect is 10 kW enter 10,000 as the Full Scale value. 2. Consider the output type you have, (-1 to 1 mA, -20 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA) and then consider the output range you want (0 to 1 mA, 0 to 20 mA or 4 to 20 mA).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale Values Determining the Zero Scale setting for output ranges below zero To determine the Zero Scale setting for any range of output (e.g. -1000 W to 1000 W) use the Zero Scale multiplier to calculate the portion of the entire range that falls below the lowest expected value.
Configuring ION Modules for Digital and Analog I/O ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring ION Modules for Digital and Analog I/O Designer software lets you change the configuration of existing modules or create new modules. Below are general considerations for using Designer software: When using Designer software for configuration, ensure Show Toolbox is selected from the Tools menu. From the toolbox you can search for the module you want to create or modify and click on the icon.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring ION Modules for Digital and Analog I/O Making a port available Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note 1. Locate the module controlling the port in Designer. 2. Right-click that module to open ION Module Setup. 3. Set that Port setup register to NOT USED (or delete the module entirely). The port now appears in the enumerated list.
Energy Pulsing from ION Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Energy Pulsing from ION Meters If you wish to use one of the digital outputs on an ION 7300 Series, ION 7500, ION 7600, or ION 8000 meter for energy pulsing applications (Wh, kVAh, kVARh), assign it any Pulser, Digital Output, or Calibration Pulser module. NOTE In the ION 7300 Series, ION 7500, and ION 7600 meters,ION 7600, one of the solid-state relays (DO4) is preconfigured for calibration pulsing. It outputs a pulse for every 1.
® TECHNICAL NOTE MeterM@il® Internal Email Server Feature The MeterM@il internal email server feature allows meters to automatically send high-priority alarm notifications or scheduled system status updates as email messages to anyone, anywhere within the facility or around the world. Messages sent via the MeterM@il feature can be received like any email message over a workstation, cell phone, pager, or PDA.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction This document addresses three audiences: the recipient of the MeterM@il message, the network administrator, and the ION Enterprise™ software administrator. Recipient of the MeterM@il Message The first section is geared towards the user who receives the MeterM@il message, and discusses how to view and interpret email sent by the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Viewing the MeterM@il Message Viewing the MeterM@il Message The meter can be configured to email alerts regarding specified events (e.g. power quality disturbances), and email periodic data logs (e.g. kWh del). Email Alerts You can specify the type of event that triggers an email alert and have these events programmed on the meter by your ION software administrator.
Email Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Email Data Logs The meter can email logged data daily, hourly, or at any interval your ION software administrator configures. The logged data does not appear in the body of an email; the information is contained in an email attachment instead. The following illustration shows how an email sent by the Log Export module appears in your inbox: Specifies from which Log Export module and meter the email comes.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Email Data Logs The XML Attachment When you open the XML attachment in a browser, you see the following: Links to the Resource Directory Description Language (RDDL) and XML Schema documents. Device which generated the email The generating device’s template, owner, Tag1, and Tag2 information. Meter information The meter’s template, owner, Tag1, and Tag2 information. The Data Recorder module that logs the data.
Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature The information contained in this section is geared towards the network administrator who sets up the corporate network for meter email transmission. The required network components for using MeterM@il technology are described here. Automatically Configuring Meter Network Settings Meters that are equipped with the MeterM@il feature reside on an Ethernet network.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature Preparing the BootP Server to automatically configure network settings: 1. Set up the BootP server on the same Ethernet network as the meter you wish to access using a web browser. Follow the documentation packaged with the BootP software for the correct installation. 2. Enter the meter Ethernet MAC address in the BootP database. 3.
Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The network components for using MeterM@il technology are described below. Ethernet network: Ethernet is the connection medium for the delivery of email from a meter to an SMTP server. Workstation with ION software: A computer with ION software is required to set up a meter equipped with the MeterM@il feature. Refer to “Configuring the Meter for MeterM@il Technology” on page 242.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature In the illustration below, the SMTP mail server does not reside on the same local network as the meter, so an SMTP mail server connection may not always be made quickly. When the meter has an email to send, the following process occurs. First, the meter contacts the dial-on-demand router that contains an internal modem.
Configuring the Meter for MeterM@il Technology ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the Meter for MeterM@il Technology This section presents information geared to the ION software administrator who, using Designer software, creates frameworks which program the meter to email alerts and data logs. For assistance using Designer, refer to the online help.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Alerts Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Alerts The Alert module can be configured to send an email alert message to your workstation – this keeps you informed about certain alarm conditions so you can act on them. The Alert module sends an alert whenever its Trigger input is pulsed. You can connect this input to any module that produces a pulse output.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Destination – this string register identifies the alert’s destination email address. You can use a maximum of 50 characters. Type – this register specifies the type of destination you wish to alert; select “Email.” Com Port – this register allows you to specify the communications port that is used to email the alert; select “Ethernet.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs Additional ION Module Configurations In addition to the “data push” framework, you need to configure certain setup registers in the Factory module and the Ethernet (Communications) module. If these registers are not configured, the Log Export module cannot go online.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 5. Link the Log Export module’s Source input to the Data Recorder module’s Data Log output. 6. Link the Log Export module’s Send input to the Data Recorder module’s Record Complete output. 7. Configure these Log Export module setup registers appropriately: Destination – This is the destination’s Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). Current support is limited to email URIs (e.g. mailto:john.doe@anywhere.com).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs MeterM@il Technology in a Modbus Network The following example illustrates just one of the many uses for the Log Export module. This Modbus network includes the ION 7500 as the Modbus Master and the ION 6200 and ION 7300 meters as Modbus slave devices. Configuration is performed on the framework where the Modbus Master is located for systems that utilize MeterM@il technology.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Gatewayed Device Name register in the Log Export module is configured with a value other than Default. This identifies the data as belonging to the meter known as “Office,” which in this case is the ION 7300. If this register were to remain as Default, the data would appear to come from the ION 7500, because the value for the Gatewayed Device Name would come from the Factory module’s Device Name setup register.
® TECHNICAL NOTE ION® Security ION Security consists of ION software security and ION meter security. ION software security requires you to log on to its components (such as Vista™, Designer™ and Device Upgrader) with a user name and password. The ION software user account restricts the use of ION software to view or setup configuration changes on the meter.
Overview of Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Overview of Security Two separate layers of ION security protect your power monitoring system from unsolicited changes or tampering: ION software security and ION meter security. Each type of security has its own password protection scheme. An optional hardware lock security is also available for revenue meters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise Software Security ION Enterprise Software Security The ION software security system limits how you can view meter data and send configuration changes to ION meters. You must have a valid user account to log on to any ION software application. Your access level determines the type of operations you can perform.
ION Enterprise Software Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Entering the software user name and password 1. Enter your valid user account information when prompted with this window: The default password is zero (0) and the default user has Supervisor access. Creating or modifying ION Enterprise user accounts Page 252 1. Launch the Management Console and log on with Supervisor access. 2. Choose User Administrator... from the Tool menu. 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Setup Software Security ION Setup Software Security ION Setup provides a four-level security access system. Supervisor-level personnel can control access and define which functions are available to each user by grouping the user according to security level, as follows: Supervisor: This level is for management or supervisory personnel.
ION Setup Software Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 3. Click the Security heading in the Setup Assistant. 4. Use the available tabs to Add or Remove accounts or Change passwords on existing accounts. ION Setup supports a maximum of 50 users.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Meter Security ION Meter Security Any configuration changes sent to the meter through its communications ports or its front panel must be validated with the meter’s password (in addition to your ION software password) before the change is set on the meter. The Meter Password The meter password is a numeric string of up to eight digits.
Standard Meter Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring standard meter security in Designer Page 256 1. Launch Designer software with Supervisor access. 2. Select Options > Show Toolbox if the toolbox is not displayed. 3. From the Options menu, select Change Standard Meter Security... 4. Enter the meter password when prompted. You must enter the existing meter password before you can change security settings (the default is zero). 5.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Standard Meter Security CAUTION Do not disable security unless it is absolutely necessary. Disabling Standard security leaves your meter configuration open to tampering (intentional or unintentional) through communications and the front panel. Configuring standard meter security in ION Setup 1. Launch ION Setup with Supervisor authority. 2. Connect to the appropriate meter. 3. Once connected, double-click the Setup Assistant and select the Security heading. 4.
Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) Available on ION 8000 Series meters, this level of security allows you to configure up to 16 users, each with unique access rights to the meter. Access rights consist of the following levels where you can: ◆ Read: view any parameter except the security configuration. ◆ Peak Demand Reset: perform a reset of peak demand values (for example, sliding window demand for kW, kVAR, kVA etc.). ◆ Timesync: set the time on the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) Entering an advanced security user name and password When you attempt to view data or make a change to a meter that has advanced security enabled, you are prompted for a user name and password. . 1. Enter the valid Advanced security user name. NOTE User names are fixed as USER1 through to USER16. 2. Enter the appropriate password and click OK.
Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide You must set the ‘Enable Advanced Security’ register to Enabled. Refer to the Security Options module description in the ION software online help for more details. 8. From the File menu choose Send & Save. Advanced security is now enabled on the meter. Configuring advanced security using ION Setup If you are using ION Setup software follow the instructions below. 1. Launch ION Setup with Supervisor access. 2.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) 3. Select the new user listing and click Edit. The following dialog box appears: Use the available settings to configure access levels for the new user. Passwords can also be changed from this screen. 4. ION Security Technical Note Click Send to send the changes to the meter.
Device Security Access for ION Services ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Device Security Access for ION Services Many ION services need constant access to your network’s ION devices.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Additional Revenue Metering Security 3. Select the user name you want from the available list. Click the Edit button. The following window appears: 4. Click Time Sync Access from the available settings list. If you want to allow this user to send time synchronization signals to the meter, ensure the setting reads Yes. To change the setting, click the Edit button and make the appropriate changes.
Additional Revenue Metering Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Anti-Tamper Seals Revenue meters incorporate one or two sealing cans through which traditional lead/ wire seals are inserted. These seals effectively prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to meter internals, and are provided with the meter.
® TECHNICAL NOTE WebMeter® Internal Web Server Feature Several ION® meters offer WebMeter capability, which allows you to view meter data and perform basic meter configuration using a web browser. The meter can be connected to your corporate Ethernet network like any other network device, and you can access it with a standard web browser like Internet Explorer. In This Document Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction This document addresses three audiences: the web browser user, the network administrator, and the ION Enterprise™ software administrator. Web Browser User The first two sections are geared to the web browser user and discuss how to view meter data, and perform basic meter configuration.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Viewing WebMeter Data on the Internet Viewing WebMeter Data on the Internet With WebMeter, you can view various power measurements over the web, in both HTML and XML formats. For example: real-time voltages, currents, power (kW, kVAR, kVA), power factor and frequency accumulated energy peak demand There are two types of web pages you can use to view meter data: default and custom.
Custom Web Pages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 3. To view consumption measurements, click the Consumption link at the left side of the screen. 4. To view power quality measurements, click the Power Quality link at the left side of the screen. The Setup and Network Setup pages are covered in the section, “Configuring your Meter”. Custom Web Pages The Web Page module is used to create custom pages with parameters you specify. These pages can be created as either HTML or XML.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Custom Web Pages XSLT Stylesheet*: This optional register specifies the URL where the XSLT stylesheet is located. Gatewayed Device Namespace*: The string value in this register is used as the namespace attribute in the Device element of XML messages generated by the module. Gatewayed Device Name*: The string value in this register is used as the name attribute in the Device element of XML messages generated by the module.
Custom Web Pages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 3. To view a custom page in HTML, click its link at the left side of the screen, or enter the address of the page and use the .html extension. For example: http://10.1.50.42/webpage1.html 4. To view a custom page in XML, enter the address of the page and use the .xml extension. For example: http://10.1.50.42/webpage1.xml 5. To view the meter’s catalog XML web page, enter the following address: http:///catalog.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring your Meter Configuring your Meter Use the Setup page to configure your meter’s WebMeter feature. If security is enabled, as a security measure, you must enter a user name and the meter password when you change a parameter. Note that security is enabled by default. Contact your ION software administrator for a user name and the meter password.
Using the Setup Page ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 3. At the left side of the screen, click on the Setup link. 4. Edit the parameters you wish to modify. If you are satisfied with your changes, proceed to step 5. 5. Undo Changes If you are not satisfied with your changes, you can revert to the previous settings by clicking another link on the left and then returning to the Setup page. Using your browser’s Back button will not work. 6. Click the Save button.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setup Errors Setup Errors If any errors occur when you attempt to save the new settings, an error message displays on the confirmation page. Any parameters which are not successfully set are highlighted in red and remain unchanged on the meter. Error message (written in red). This parameter is out of bounds. If you still wish to change the parameter values, you should determine the cause of each error (e.g. incorrect parameter value).
Setting Up your WebMeter Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up your WebMeter Network This section presents information geared to the network administrator who sets up the corporate network for web browser access to the meter. The required network components for using WebMeter are described, as well as the configuration of network settings.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide A WebMeter Network 3. Allocate these settings to the meter Ethernet MAC address: meter IP Address Subnet Mask (if the network is subnetted) Gateway (if the network has a default gateway) SMTP Mail Server Address (mandatory for MeterM@il) NOTE When the meter is in BootP mode, you must configure the network settings in the BootP server. Otherwise, those settings will NOT be updated on the meter.
A WebMeter Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide BootP server: a server can be set up to automatically configure meter network settings. See “Configuring Meter Network Settings” on page 274. Firewall: to access the meter from beyond the corporate network, a firewall configured for your meter is recommended. For WebMeter equipped devices, HTTP uses TCP/IP port 80; you must configure the firewall to allow incoming connections on TCP/IP port 80 to read the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Browser Configuration Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Browser Configuration You can enable/disable web browser configuration of the meter with Designer software or the meter’s front panel. Refer to your meter’s Installation and Basic Setup manual to learn how to enable/disable web browser configuration of the meter with the front panel.
Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Server Functionality ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Server Functionality You can enable/disable the web server functionality of the meter with Designer software. Refer to the following instructions to learn how to enable/disable web server functionality with Designer software. NOTE Depending on the meter, web server functionality of the meter may be enabled by default.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using WebMeter in a Modbus Network Using WebMeter in a Modbus Network Below is a typical application of the WebMeter feature. Modbus Master Device IP Address: 192.168.1.5 Ethernet RS-485 (Modbus network) Modbus Slave Device Unit ID: 113 Location: Office HTML web page Factory Module Office Label Label Label Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Device Namespace = Miami.
Using WebMeter in a Modbus Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Factory Module The Factory module has been configured so that the setup register Device Namespace value is “Miami.CompanyX” and the setup register Device Name value is “MainMeter”. Modbus Import Module Three values (Value 1, 2 and 3) are imported from the ION 6200 meter via the Modbus Import module. These values are then linked to the Web Page module for the web page to display.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Modem AT Commands This technical note outlines compatible AT commands that may be used with ION meters equipped with the internal modem option. AT commands control a modem’s operation and are useful for setting up the modem (for example, if you want to turn off the modem’s autoanswer feature). All AT commands begin with the characters AT, which is short for “attention code”. This is what alerts the modem that a command is following immediately.
ION Meter Internal Modem Types ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Meter Internal Modem Types The change to the internal modem installed in ION meters began during mid-third quarter of 2001. This switchover is traceable to the meter and its serial number. The serial number follows the format xx-YYMMxNNN-xx, where YY is the year of manufacture, MM is the month of manufacture, and NNN is the unit number (i.e. the nth unit manufactured during the YYMM period).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Multi-Tech Modems in ION Meters Multi-Tech Modems in ION Meters The Multi-Tech ModemModuleTM is the newer-type modem equipped in ION meters that are ordered with the internal modem option. The Multi-Tech modem is compatible with most telephone systems in the world, with the exception of Australia and New Zealand.
AT Commands for the Multi-Tech Modem Command ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Values Default Description P Pulse Dialing P, T T Configures the modem for pulse (non-touch-tone) dialing. Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received. Sr=n Set Register Value r = S-register number; n varies None Set value of register Sr to value of n, where n is entered in decimal format. E.g., S0=1. T Tone Dialing P, T T Configures the modem for DTMF (touch-tone) dialing.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide S-Registers Command Fallback and Fall Forward Control %En $MBn Default Description n = 0, 1, or 2 2 %E0 Disable fallback and fall forward. %E1 Enable fallback, disable fall forward. %E2 Enable fallback and fall forward. 28,800 $MB75 Selects CCITT V.
S-Registers Register ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Unit Range Default Description S37 decimal 0-19 0 Sets the maximum V.34 ¡°upstream¡± speed at which the modem attempts to connect.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Conexant Modems in ION Meters Conexant Modems in ION Meters Some ION meters that are ordered with the internal modem option are equipped with the older type Conexant modem. To find out what type of modem your meter has, refer to the section, “ION Meter Internal Modem Types” on page 282. AT Commands for the Conexant Modem The following lists the AT commands that are compatible with ION meters equipped with the Conexant internal modem.
AT Commands for the Conexant Modem ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Command Group \Nn Operating Mode Members Description AT\N0 Normal speed buffered mode AT\N1 Serial interface AT\N2 Reliable (error-correction) mode AT\N3 Auto reliable mode AT\N4 LAPM error-correction mode AT\N5 MNP error-correction mode AT+MS Commands Select Modulation Selects the modulation; enables or disables auto-mode; specifies the lowest and highest connection rates; selects m-Law or A-Law codec type, and enables o
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing the Internal Modem Settings Changing the Internal Modem Settings To reconfigure the ION meter’s internal modem, access its setup register: Using PEGASYS™ or ION Enterprise™: In Designer, right-click the internal modem’s Comm module (inside the Communications Setup group). Using ION Setup™: Double-click the Comm module icon for the meter’s internal modem. If you cannot see the module, right-click the meter icon.
Cellular Phone Compatibility ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Description: This setup forces v.34 at maximum 4800 baud and forces error correction. This also ensures other AT commands do not turn off error correction and compression. The 4800 setting may be increased to 7200/9600, but in most cases, using 4800 results in better throughput due to less errors for the modems to deal with.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Power Availability Power availability is becoming an increasingly important topic in today’s electronic world. As the use of electronic equipment increases in industry and the home, the degree of tolerance for power outages has decreased. In many cases, a very short loss or reduction of supply voltage can have a large economic impact.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction Power availability predicts, based on historical data, the probability that a specific power system will be functioning in its correct state at some point in the future. The availability calculation measures the time that power was available at the meter’s monitoring point. This value can be used alone or incorporated with other reliability calculations. Typically, a utility distribution system provides an availability of approximately 99.9%.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Availability on the Meter Front Panel Availability on the Meter Front Panel The following power availability values display on the meter’s front panel, and are viewable in the Vista™ component of ION Enterprise™ or ION Setup™ software: Number of Nines: the number of consecutive nines that appear in the mostsignificant digits of the availability value (e.g. “10” on the front panel indicates 10 nines: 99.99999999).
Sag/Swell Module Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 4. An auxiliary powered meter is used for applications that require a highly accurate measurement of power system downtime. Sag/Swell Module Configuration Your meter’s power availability framework requires that the Sag/Swell module be configured to the limits of your meter’s power supply specification. See the online ION Programmer’s Reference for detailed information on the operation of the Sag/Swell module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Resetting and Pausing Power Availability Resetting and Pausing Power Availability The power availability framework allows the user to pause or reset its operation. The framework can be paused with ION software; resetting the framework can be performed via ION software or, in the case of the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters, via the front panel settings. Resetting Availability with Vista With Vista software, you can manually reset availability calculations.
Resetting and Pausing Power Availability ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide 4. In the Power Quality screen, click the button labeled “# of 9s Reset” to reset availability calculations. Provide a password (if requested), and click OK. Resetting Availability through the Meter Front Panel (ION 7500 / ION 7600 meters only) Through the meter’s front panel, you can easily reset availability calculations. Page 296 1. Access the Setup screen on your meter’s front panel. 2.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Resetting and Pausing Power Availability Pausing Availability The availability framework allows a user to temporarily pause the meter uptime counter and ignore any meter downtime and disturbance time. This allows a user to decommission the meter without affecting the availability statistics. Availability statistics are also paused when the Availability framework is "turned off." Note the “Pause Availability” switch on the graphic below.
Detailed Behavior ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Behavior The Availability framework measures Disturbance time from the Sag/Swell module, Uptime from a counter module and meter Downtime from the Diagnostics module. Meter Downtime is added to the Uptime count to provide the total time of observation. The meter uses three measurements when calculating the availability: 1. Meter Uptime: the time the meter is powered and actively monitoring.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Behavior 3. Voltage Disturbance Duration: the total number of seconds that the voltage was outside the envelope determined by the Sag/Swell module. If several sags or swells occur during one second, only the last one counts toward the total. The Sag/Swell module settings may be used to control the voltage tolerance. If the Sag/Swell module is not enabled, no voltage disturbances are counted.
Detailed Behavior Page 300 ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Power Availability Technical Note
® TECHNICAL NOTE Power Quality: ION® Meters and EN50160 EN50160 is a European standard that defines the voltage characteristics of the electricity supplied by public distribution systems. It provides the limits within which any customer can expect voltage characteristics to remain. Some ION meters have a default configuration that measures the supply voltage and presents EN50160 statistics according to a set of guidelines defined by Eurelectric (UNIPEDE). (Visit http://unipede.eurelectric.
Default EN50160 Measurements ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default EN50160 Measurements The EN50160 standard divides voltage characteristics into 10 distinct components. Each component has operating conditions and requirements for “valid” samples (such as a measured voltage between ±15% of nominal). The factory configured meter uses a counter-based (N, N1, N2...) scheme to evaluate the compliance of each component within a defined observation period.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Power Frequency Power Frequency Default Measurements Register Label Source Module Type Description Freq N* Freq N invld* Freq N1* number of valid intervals (voltage on all phases within +/- 15% of nominal) Signal Limit Evaluation number of invalid intervals number of valid intervals in which the freq deviates from the nominal by more than +/-1% Freq N2* num of valid intervals in which the freq deviates from the nominal by more than +4% or -6% PO Freq N Freq N of t
Magnitude of Voltage Supply ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Magnitude of Voltage Supply Each measurement is the mean of RMS voltage for each phase over fixed 10-minute intervals. The nominal value is defined by the Sag/Swell module’s Nom Volts setup register. NOTE Nom Volts is typically setup when the meter is placed into service; if Nom Volts has not been set, enter a value for your system’s nominal voltage. This value will be used in all EN50160 compliance calculations.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Magnitude of Voltage Supply Voltage Magnitude Default Measurements Register Source Module Type Description V1-Mag N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 1 within +/- 15% of nominal) V1-Mag N invld* number of invalid intervals V1-Mag N1* number of valid intervals in which the voltage deviates from nominal by more than +/-10% V2-Mag N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 2 within +/- 15% of nominal) V2-Mag N invld* Signal Limit Evaluation number
Magnitude of Voltage Supply ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Optionally, the data below can be recorded every 10 minutes by Data Recorder 32: Page 306 Parameter Description PQ V1 mean average voltage on phase 1 over 10 minutes PQ V1 low minimum voltage on phase 1 over 10 minutes (HS measurement) PQ V1 high maximum voltage on phase 1 over 10 minutes (HS measurement) PQ V2 mean average voltage on phase 2 over 10 minutes PQ V2 low minimum voltage on phase 2 over 10 minutes (HS measurement) PQ V
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Flicker Flicker The flicker values Pst (short-term) and Plt (long-term) are generated according to IEC 61000-4-15. Observation period of one week with fixed Pst intervals of 10 minutes. A Pst value is considered valid only if the supply voltage is within ±15% of nominal and/or there is no voltage dip >= 15%. N = number of Plt values collected during the observation period (based on 12 valid consecutive Pst values). N1 = number of intervals in which Plt > 1.
Flicker ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Flicker Default Measurements Register Label Source Module Type Description V1-Flck Pst Pst value for voltage on phase 1 V2-Flck Pst Pst value for voltage on phase 2 V3-Flck Pst V1-Flck Plt Flicker Pst value for voltage on phase 3 Plt value for voltage on phase 1 V2-Flck Plt Plt value for voltage on phase 2 V3-Flck Plt Plt value for voltage on phase 3 V1-Flck N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 1 within +/- 15% of nominal and no dip >= 15%)
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Flicker Optionally, the data below can be recorded every 10 minutes by Data Recorder 33.
Supply Voltage Dips ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Supply Voltage Dips The voltage dip is based on half-cycle RMS measurements. The duration of the dip corresponds to the period during which the RMS value remains less than 90% of the nominal voltage. The depth of the dip is defined as the difference (expressed in % of nominal voltage) between the minimum RMS voltage over the course of the dip and the nominal voltage. The observation period is 1 week.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Supply Voltage Dips Register Labels V1-Dip N61 V1-Dip N62 V1-Dip N63 V1-Dip N64 PO V1-Dip N61 PO V1-Dip N62 PO V1-Dip N63 PO V1-Dip N64 V2-Dip N11 V2-Dip N12 V2-Dip N13 V2-Dip N14 PO V2-Dip N11 PO V2-Dip N12 PO V2-Dip N13 PO V2-Dip N14 V2-Dip N21 V2-Dip N22 V2-Dip N23 V2-Dip N24 PO V2-Dip N21 PO V2-Dip N22 PO V2-Dip N23 PO V2-Dip N24 V2-Dip N31 V2-Dip N32 V2-Dip N33 V2-Dip N34 PO V2-Dip N31 PO V2-Dip N32 PO V2-Dip N33 PO V2-Dip N34 V2-Dip N4
Short and Long Interruptions ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Short and Long Interruptions Interruption detection is based on half-cycle RMS measurements. The duration of the interruption corresponds to the period during which the RMS value remains less than 1% of the nominal voltage. The observation period is 1 week.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Temporary Overvoltages Temporary Overvoltages Overvoltage detection is based on half-cycle RMS measurements.The duration of the overvoltage corresponds to the period during which the RMS value remains more than 110% of the nominal voltage. The magnitude of the overvoltage is defined as the ratio (expressed in %) between the maximum RMS voltage during the overvoltage and the nominal voltage. The observation period is 1 week.
Temporary Overvoltages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Register Labels V3-Ovrvlt N11 V3-Ovrvlt N12 V3-Ovrvlt N13 V3-Ovrvlt N14 V3-Ovrvlt N15 V3-Ovrvlt N21 V3-Ovrvlt N22 V3-Ovrvlt N23 V3-Ovrvlt N24 V3-Ovrvlt N25 V3-Ovrvlt N31 V3-Ovrvlt N32 V3-Ovrvlt N33 V3-Ovrvlt N34 V3-Ovrvlt N35 The following counters are from the Previous Observation period (PO). These values are all located in Store modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Supply Voltage Unbalance Supply Voltage Unbalance Each basic measurement is the true RMS value over a fixed 10-minute period (see the UNIPEDE Measurement Guide for Voltage Characteristic for more details). Observation period of one week with fixed steps of 10 minutes. N = number of 10-minute intervals in which the supply voltage is within ±15% of nominal.
Harmonic Voltage ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Harmonic Voltage All harmonic measurements are performed as defined by IEC 61000-4-7. Observation period of one week with fixed steps of 10 minutes. N = number of 10-minute intervals in which the supply voltage is within ±15% of nominal. N1 = number of intervals in which one or more of the individual harmonic levels defined in the table below are exceeded and the supply voltage is within ±15% of nominal.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Harmonic Voltage Harmonics Default Measurements Register Label Source Module Description V1-Hrm N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 1 within +/- 15% of nominal) V1-Hrm N invld* number of invalid intervals V1-Hrm N1* number of intervals in which one or more individual harmonics on phase 1 exceed their limits V1-Hrm N2* number of intervals in which the THD value on phase 1 exceeds the limit V2-Hrm N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 2 within
Harmonic Voltage Register Label ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Source Module Description V1-Hrm N1/N N1/N ratio V1-Hrm N2/N N2/N ratio V2-Hrm N1/N N1/N ratio V2-Hrm N2/N N2/N ratio V3-Hrm N1/N N1/N ratio V3-Hrm N2/N PO V1-Hrm N1/N Arithmetic N2/N ratio N1/N ratio of previous Observation Period PO V1-Hrm N2/N N2/N ratio of previous Observation Period PO V2-Hrm N1/N N1/N ratio of previous Observation Period PO V2-Hrm N2/N N2/N ratio of previous Observation Period PO V3-Hrm N1/N N1/N
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Interharmonic Voltage Interharmonic Voltage Interharmonics are the entire band of frequencies between two successive integer multiples of the fundamental. All harmonic measurements are performed as defined in IEC 61000-4-7. Observation period of one week with fixed steps of 10 minutes. N = number of 10-minute intervals in which the supply voltage is within ±15% of nominal.
Interharmonic Voltage ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Interharmonics Default Measurements Register Label Source Module Description V1-Inthrm N* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 1 within +/- 15% of nominal) V1-Inthrm N ivd* number of invalid intervals V1-Inthrm N1* number of intervals in which one or more individual harmonics on phase 1 exceed their limits V2-Inthrm N* V2-Inthrm N ivd* number of valid intervals (voltage on phase 2 within +/- 15% of nominal) Harmonics Evaluation numbe
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Mains Signaling Voltage Mains Signaling Voltage In some countries, power transmission and distribution systems are also used to carry communication signals. If the magnitude of these signals becomes too large, they have the potential to interfere with the operation of electrical equipment in much the same way that excessive harmonic and interharmonic voltages do. The purpose of this measurement component is to ensure that these signals do not exceed defined levels.
Mains Signaling Voltage ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Mains Signaling Evaluation Module Settings To enable EN50160 mains signal voltage monitoring, you must specify the signal frequency of interest and the allowable signal voltage threshold for each of the three voltage phases. These parameters are held in the Frequency and Limit setup registers of their respective Mains Signaling Evaluation modules. The allowable Frequency range is 5 Hz to 2500 Hz (default is 1060 Hz).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide EN50160 External Controls EN50160 External Controls To access these controls, double-click the Controls grouping object on the EN50160 tab in a default Power Quality Vista diagram. Enabling the EN50160 Calculations EN50160 statistics (counters N, N1, etc.) monitoring and logging are enabled when: External Boolean module "EN50160 Enable" is ON (=1) (the default). Sag/Swell module’s "Nominal Voltage" setup register has a value > 0. By default, this register is set to 0.
EN50160 External Controls Page 324 ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note
® TECHNICAL NOTE Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Sub-metering is typically used for two applications: energy cost allocation or operations information. Sub-metering can be used for billing purposes in any situation where multiple businesses use a common electrical infrastructure. Submetering systems can also be used for maintenance planning, and to optimize energy consumption through data collection and analysis.
Configuring the Modbus Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the Modbus Network Each meter on the Modbus network must be configured correctly before it will communicate successfully. Configuring the Modbus network has three main stages: 1. Connecting the devices physically 2. Configuring the Modbus Slave devices 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Pasting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter Pasting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter This section describes how to paste the Modbus Master framework into the meter. CAUTION The Modbus Master framework is designed to work with meters that use their factory default framework. If you paste the Modbus Master framework into a meter that is not using its default configuration, the custom configuration on your meter can be destroyed. 1.
Customizing the Modbus Master Framework ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing the Modbus Master Framework The Modbus Master framework is designed to handle 12 Modbus Slave devices. This is limited by the number of Modbus Import Modules supported by ION meters. Each Modbus Slave device uses five Modbus Import Modules, two Arithmetic Modules, and two Data Recorder Modules. If you do not require all 12 Modbus Slaves, you may want to remove some the extra Sub Meter folders from your framework.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing the Modbus Master Front Panel Display Customizing the Modbus Master Front Panel Display You can create custom front panel displays for your Modbus master device. Use Designer software to add a new Display module to your meter’s Display framework. Refer to the online ION Programmer’s Reference, and the technical note Custom Front Panel Displays.
Modbus Import Module Configurations ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Modbus Import Module Configurations The following table outlines the Modbus Import module default configuration for the Modbus Master framework. Refer to Appendix B of the ION 6200 Installation & Basic Setup Instructions for a complete Modbus address table.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Telnet and HyperTerminal Access This document describes how to access certain meter settings with Microsoft Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal applications: If your meter is connected to an Ethernet network, use a telnet application such as Microsoft Telnet. If your meter is connected serially or through a modem to your workstation, use a terminal application such as Windows HyperTerminal. In This Document Using Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Telnet ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using Telnet NOTE Use Telnet if your meter has Ethernet capabilities. Use HyperTerminal if your meter is connected serially or through a modem to your workstation.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Telnet Menu Telnet Menu The Telnet menu options are: 0) Logout 1) Ethernet Settings 2) Ethernet Stats 3) Meter Clear Functions 4) Factory Login 9) Switch to Debug Parser (and route msgs to telnet) ?) Displays this menu Logout – select this option to logout of the meter, and end the Telnet session.
Using HyperTerminal ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using HyperTerminal NOTE Ensure that the meter COM port you are using has its Protocol register set to “Factory.” Use Windows HyperTerminal to access certain meter module settings if your meter is connected serially or through a modem to your workstation.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Factory Terminal Menu Factory Terminal Menu The Factory Terminal menu options are: ? Display Help Screen ALL? Display All Commands COMM? Display Comm Help Screen MISC? Display Misc Help Commands RESET Display Reset Help Commands SEC? Display Security Help Screen TIME? Display Time Help Screen KAL? Display Calibration Help Screen LOGIN Factory login LOGOUT Logout Display Help Screen – select this option to display the Factory Terminal menu (menu displaye
Factory Terminal Menu Page 336 ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note
® TECHNICAL NOTE The ION® Meter as an Ethernet Gateway You can use your meter to let ION or other supported protocol data pass through the meter to other networks including third party systems. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter as a gateway. In This Document EtherGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338 Step 1: Install the Gateway Meter and Serial Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EtherGate ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide EtherGate A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance (or gate) to another network. Gateways enable communication between networks, for example Ethernet and RS-485. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter’s Ethernet connection as an EtherGate to transfer data between Ethernet and serial networks. EtherGate is a powerful communications tool that lets you communicate to a meter and through a meter simultaneously.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Step 1: Install the Gateway Meter and Serial Network Devices Step 1: Install the Gateway Meter and Serial Network Devices 1. Install the ION gateway meter on the Ethernet network and perform basic setup — to properly configure an ION meter to communicate using TCP/IP you need a unique IP Address for your meter, and a Subnet Mask address (this address distinguishes among devices on the same LAN). Refer to the meter’s documentation for setup instructions. 2.
Step 4: Add Serial Devices to the ION Enterprise Ethernet Gateway Site 2. ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the dropdown menus.
® TECHNICAL NOTE The ION® Meter as a ModemGate You can use your meter to let ION or other supported protocol data pass through the meter to other networks including third party systems. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter’s internal modem as a gateway. In This Document ModemGate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342 Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ModemGate ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ModemGate A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance (or gate) to another network. Gateways enable communication between networks. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter’s internal modem as a ModemGate to collect data from serial networks. The ModemGate feature creates a communications connection between the telephone network and a serial network (RS-232 or RS-485) of devices.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ModemGate ModemGate Checklist.
Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network Once the hardware is installed, you can use ION Enterprise software to configure communications among devices. 1. Launch the Management Console and click the Sites button on the System Setup Pane. Right-click in the display window and choose New > Modem Site... 2. Enter the information by typing in the appropriate fields or using the dropdown menus.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway Meter for ModemGate Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway Meter for ModemGate You need to configure the communications settings on the ION meter that serves as a gateway. 1. Once the gateway meter is installed and the internal modem is connected, use the front panel of the meter to configure the internal modem and the serial communications port. 2.
Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway Meter for ModemGate Page 346 ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The ION Meter as a ModemGate Technical Note
® TECHNICAL NOTE Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Time synchronization lets you synchronize the internal clocks of all networked meters and devices. Once synchronized, all data logs have timestamps that are relative to a uniform time base. This allows you to achieve precise sequence-ofevents and power quality analyses. To synchronize clocks, use ION® software or a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to broadcast time signals across the network. In This Document Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Introduction Time synchronization signals are broadcast periodically over the network; each meter continually assesses its ability to remain synchronized with the incoming broadcasts. Over a brief period, each meter learns how its internal timing differs from that of the broadcast source and adjusts its timekeeping to compensate. Very accurate time synchronization is achieved with this method.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Clock Module Settings Clock Module Settings The Clock module controls an ION meter’s internal clock. In order to correctly set up time synchronization with your single meter or network, you need to be familiar with certain features of the Clock module. Essentially, you need to configure the Clock module’s Setup registers to correspond to the type of time synchronization you desire. You use Designer software or the front panel’s Setup menu to configure the Clock module.
Clock Module Settings ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time Zone Adjustment: The TZ Offset register specifies the time zone applicable to the area in which the meter resides. It is obtained by adding or subtracting the appropriate number of hours and minutes (hh:mm) from UTC time. Daylight Savings Time Adjustment: The DST Offset register holds the Daylight Savings Time offset applicable to the meter’s location.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time Synchronization: ION or GPS Time Synchronization: ION or GPS Use ION software for systems where time synchronization is not critical. ION software can synchronize a meter’s clock to within ± 16ms (typical) of other meters in a serial network. Use a GPS receiver if you require time synchronization to within ± 1ms of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), or within ± 2ms (typical) of other meters in the network.
GPS Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Property Description area explains the purpose for each field. The default time synchronization interval of 3,600 seconds (displayed in milliseconds) is acceptable for most ION installations. NOTE You need appropriate permissions to configure the meters on your network. Refer to the technical note ION Security for details on software and meter security. GPS Time Synchronization To implement a GPS scheme, you need a dedicated serial network.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide GPS Time Synchronization 3. Specify which COM port will receive time synchronization signals by setting the Time Sync Source setup register in the meter’s Clock module; Ethernet is not be used with GPS time synchronization. Only signals received on the port specified are used for synchronization. 4. Specify the receiver you want to use by selecting it from the Protocol setup register in the receiving port’s Communications module (see table below).
GPS Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Explanation of GPS:ARBITER & GPS:TRUETIME/DATUM ASCII Time String ASCII Time String: DDD:HH:MM:SSQ start of header (ASCII 01 hex) DDD day of the year HH hours MM minutes SS seconds Q quality flag carriage return (ASCII 0Dhex) line feed (ASCII 0Ahex) Explanation of GPS:ARBITER-VORNE ASCII Time String ASCII Time String (below left)1 44HHMMSS UTC/local time 55DDD day of the year 11NN
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Diagnostics and Event Logging Diagnostics and Event Logging The meter’s Diagnostics module includes output registers that provide time synchronization diagnostics. Events are logged by the meter’s Clock module, Communications modules, and Diagnostics module in response to time synchronization events.
Event Logging ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide GPS unlocked — generated when the GPS receiver loses its lock on a time source (Diagnostics module’s GPS Status register goes OFF ). Time set event — generated when a time synchronization signal is interpreted as a time set, and the meter’s clock is reset. Two events are recorded: one with the timestamp before the clock was set, and one with the timestamp after the clock was set.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time-Synchronization Blackout Time-Synchronization Blackout Time-synchronization blackout is defined as a duration when time synchronization cannot occur. Utilities often record power usage at regular, predetermined intervals. For example, the utility may schedule a recording every five minutes during an hour period (i.e. 5, 10, 15, 20,..., 55, 60). If a time synch moves the meter clock forward, the meter may miss one of the recording intervals.
Changing Default Blackout Settings ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide CAUTION Only edit the registry information detailed here. Making changes to other registry settings can have undesirable, possibly detrimental, effects on your system. There are two registry entries that control the time-synchronization blackout behavior. These registry settings are both of type REG_DWORD and can be found in the same directory as the other ION Enterprise registry entries.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Upgrading ION® Device Firmware Each ION meter and certain meter components (such as the ION 7330 Ethernet card, ION 7700 Xpress™ card, or MGT) use firmware to store operating software. You can upgrade your ION device to a newer version of operating software by simply upgrading its firmware. In This Document The Device Upgrader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 Before You Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Device Upgrader ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Device Upgrader ION Enterprise™ software includes a device upgrade utility named Device Upgrader, which you can use to upgrade each ION device in your system. With the Device Upgrade utility you can upgrade the firmware on a single ION device, or upgrade multiple ION devices of the same type in a single session. You access the Device Upgrader utility from the ION Management Console.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Before You Upgrade Modifying the transmit delay for Ethernet devices For Ethernet devices belonging to the ION 8000 series or ION 7500 and ION 7600 series, you can set the Transmit Delay parameter to 0 for faster firmware upgrades. Note that you should also set the Use Ack/Nacks parameter to No when you modify the transmit delay for these devices. Upgrading firmware for ION 7300 series meters, however, require a minimum transmit delay of 50 ms.
Upgrading Your ION Device(s) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Laptop computer considerations Laptop computers generally have different default power option properties than desktop computers. Incorrect power options can adversely affect the Device Upgrader’s performance, because the connection between the laptop and the device must be maintained in order for the Device Upgrader to complete its task.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Upgrading Your ION Device(s) Choose the type of device that you want to upgrade. (In this case, it is a meter.) This area lists all available devices of the specified type. Highlight the device(s) to upgrade. Click this button to browse your system and locate the upgrade file. Save/Restore framework is enabled by default, so custom frameworks are not overwritten during upgrade.
Upgrading Your ION Device(s) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Failure handling is useful when upgrading large numbers of devices. Because the upgrade process is time-consuming, you may choose to leave the Device Upgrade utility to operate on its own (e.g. overnight). By setting the failure handling accordingly, you can instruct the Device Upgrade utility to continue the upgrade even after encountering problems with one or more devices. 6. In the Select Revision section, click the Select File button.
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ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide displaying in Vista if software is not fully configured 94 displaying with ION Setup 122 displaying with the front panel 22 displaying with Vista 93 EN50160 29 historical logging 55 importing using DNP 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ethernet port 167 connections 167 specifications 167 Eurelectric 301 Event Log Controller module 150 event log viewer 95 event priority 150 expansion card 17 external ION events 151 External Pulse module 47 G F harmonics EN50160 316 logs 55 min/max reset 43 trending 97 historic data log 55 Hyperterminal 138, 186, 334 factory configuration 17, 80 restoring 85 factory information 67 Factory module 67 Factory Terminal menu 335 fiber port 168 firmware revision history 18 up
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide additional configurations 245 assigning a port 230 configuring for digital and analog I/O 230 creating new 111 deleting 111 in the display framework 192 linking 111 ION Setup 16 displaying data 122 displaying diagnostics data 123 ION software 87 ION WebMeter 137 IP service ports 168 IrDA 136 K KCTRD commands 188 KCTSTP commands 188 kWh Pulser –LED 143 KYZ 218 L LCD 22, 46, 192 LEDs 58, 143, 164 logging data by email 236 default 53 diagnostics and event 355 EN50160 57 hist
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Numeric Format menu 40 numeric objects 95 O Optical 167 optical port specifications 167 output registers owner 113 over condition monitoring 61 overvoltages 313 P passwords 32, 44, 147, 255 default 88 to upgrade devices 360 peak demand reset 43, 99 Periodic Timer module 53, 54 phasor diagrams 24 ports making available 231 virtual 338 potential transformers specifications 174 power frequency EN50160 302 Power Meter module 50 power provider 65 power quality setup 39 Power Q
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide with Modbus Master 325 swell limit 39 T TAG 67 Telnet 138, 186, 332 terminal connections 165 terminal cover 176 TEST mode.
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