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MARK-V SERIES ENERGY METER

Programming & Operation Manual
22A313N Revised 04/26/18
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!!! ATTENTION -- SPECIAL NOTICE PAGE -- ATTENTION !!!
PLEASE READ FIRST
Revision Level:
The latest firmware/software revisions at the time of this manual revision are as follows:
Windows Programming Software: Rev. 9.01
Register Firmware: Rev. 5.61
A/D Firmware: Rev. 5.00
WinMarkv Operating System Compatibility:
The WinMarkv software is compatible with the following operating systems:
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows NT
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows 7 (32 & 64 Bit Systems) – You must run WinMarkv 7.0 or later when running Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10
Pause Display:
If the meter has been sitting on the shelf for a long time, the meter display will turn on showing "PAUSE".
This is not a failure, but indicates that the meter is going through a normal process of filling interval data
memory with pulse counts of zero. The duration of this display is dependent upon the length of time the
meter was de-energized from less than one second to 10 minutes or more.
This process can be by-passed by simultaneously pressing the “SET” and “ADV” pushbuttons for at least 3
seconds. This will clear the recorder profile memory. Turning off the load profile recorder can eliminate this
process, until the meter is ready for installation.
Programming Trouble:
The programming cable provided with the MARK-V meter (Part# 61A111A) utilizes the same connector at
each end of the cable. The pin-out is not the same and will not work if reversed. Be sure to connect the
end with the “Computer End’ label to the computer and not the meter. The end with the plastic label must
be connected to the computer and not the meter or communications will not work. Accidentally reversing
the cable will not damage the meter.
The “J” option has been replaced by the UCOM option. The UCOM option is available in
three models:
U1: LTE DIGITAL CELL MODEM AND 4 RS232/RS485 SWITCH SELECTABLE SERIAL
PORTS
U2: LTE DIGITAL CELL MODEM
U3: UNIVERSAL ETHERNET PORT AND 4 RS232/RS485 SWITCH SELECTABLE SERIAL
PORTS
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MARK-V Meter/Recorder Compliance with FCC Regulations and User Instructions

This device has been granted a registration number by the Federal Communications Commission, under
Part 68 Rules and Regulations for direct connection to the telephone lines. In order to comply with these
FCC rules, the following instructions must be carefully read and applicable portions followed completely:
1. Direct connection to the telephone lines may be made only through a telephone company installed RJ11
jack. No connection may be made to party or coin phone lines. No connections or changes to the internal
wiring of this device are required for installation.
2. Customers connecting this equipment or protective circuitry to the telephone network, shall, upon request
of the telephone company, inform the telephone company of the particular line(s) to which such connection
is made, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number of this device or registered protective
circuitry. A label is affixed to this device, which contains among other information, the FCC Registration
Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).
3. Repairs may be made only by an authorized service agency. Unauthorized repairs void the registration
and product warranty.
4. If, through abnormal circumstances, harm to the telephone lines is caused, this device should be
disconnected until it can be determined if your device or the telephone line is the source. If your device is
the source, it should not be reconnected until necessary repairs are done.
5. Should the telephone company notify you that your device is causing harm, the device should be
disconnected. The telephone company will, where practical, notify you, that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. However, where prior notice is not practical, the telephone company may
temporarily discontinue service, if such action is reasonably necessary, in such cases the telephone
company must (A) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance, (B) afford you the opportunity to
correct the condition and (C) inform you of your rights to bring a complaint to the FCC under their rules.
6. The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures, where such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business and is not
inconsistent with FCC rules. If such changes can be reasonably expected to render any facilities, or require
modification or alteration, or otherwise materially affect its performance, written modification must be given
to the user, to allow uninterrupted service.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Quick Start……………………………………………………….. 6-7
Section 2: MARK-V Description

2.1 Applications………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.2 Features……………………………………………………………………… 8
2.3 Metered Quantities………………………………………………………….. 8
2.4 List of Registers……………………………………………………………… 9
2.5 General Specifications……………………………………………………… 10-11
Section 3: WinMarkv Programming Software

3.1 The Programming Process…………………………………………………. 12
3.2 Getting Started………………………………………………………………. 12
3.3 Computer Requirements……………………………………………………. 12
3.4 Installation/Running the Program………………………………………….. 12
Section 4: WinMarkv Main Menu

4.1 System……………………………………………………………………….. 13
4.2 Programming………………………………………………………………… 13
4.3 Meter………………………………………………………………………….. 14
4.4 Reports……………………………………………………………………….. 14
4.5 Control………………………………………………………………………… 14
Section 5: System
5.1 System Security……………………………………………………………… 15-17
5.2 Passwords……………………………………………………………………. 17
5.3 Communications…………………………………………………………… 18-22
5.4 Meter Customize…………………………………………………………….. 23-25
5.5 Directories……………………………………………………………………. 26
5.6 Import Programming Files………………………………………………….. 26-27
5.7 Switch To Recorder Programming Software……………………………… 27
5.8 Print Setup……………………………………………………………………. 28
Section 6: Programming
6.1 Program Meter………………………………………………………………. 28-37
6.2 Read Programming File…………………………………………………….. 37-39
6.3 DAP Conversion…………………………………………………………….. 40
6.4 Edit Programming File………………………………………………………. 40
6.4.1 Model Setup…………………………………………………………….. 41-47
6.4.2 Measured Quantity: Alternate Scaling……………………………….. 47-65
6.4.3 Measured Quantity: Standard Scaling………………………………. 65-85
6.4.4 Register Display……………………………………………………….. 86-90
6.4.5 Interval Recorder…………………………………………………….. 91-92
6.4.6 Demand Operation……………………………………………………. 93-94
6.4.7 Communications………………………………………………………. 94-105
6.4.8 Dial Out Setup………………………………………………………….. 105-109
6.4.9 Vector Analysis………………………………………………………… 110-114
6.4.10 Power Quality…………………………………………………………. 114-132
6.4.11 Control Outputs……………………………………………………….. 132-135
6.4.12 Status Inputs………………………………………………………….. 135-138
6.4.13 Meter Operation………………………………………………………. 139-143
6.4.14 Time of Use…………………………………………………………… 143-147
6.4.15 Transformer Loss Compensation…………………………………… 148
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6.4.16 Saving the Programming File…………………………………………. 149
6.5 Delete Programming File……………………………………………………. 149
6.6 Create New Programming File……………………………………………… 149
6.7 Duplicate Programming File………………………………………………… 149
6.8 Print Programming File……………………………………………………… 149
6.9 Export Programming File……………………………………………………. 150
6.10 Configuration Backup………………………………………………………. 151
Section 7: Meter
7.1 Read Meter Data…………………………………………………………….. 151-154
7.2 Connect Via Modem…………………………………………………………. 154-155
7.3 Schedule Event Dial-Out……………………………………………………. 156-159
7.4 Vector Analysis………………………………………………………………. 159-166
7.5 Diagnostics…………………………………………………………………… 166-168
7.5.1 Reset Diagnostics…………………………………………………….. 168-169
7.5.2 Clear Battery Time…………………………………………………… 169
7.6 Reset Demands……………………………………………………………… 169-170
7.7 Master Reset…………………………………………………………………. 170
7.8 Change Readings……………………………………………………………. 170
7.9 Load Default Passwords…………………….…………………………….. 171
7.9.1 Load Default Passwords……………………………………………… 171
7.10 Wireless Module Check……………………………………………………. 171-174
7.11 Wireless Module Activate………………………………………………….. 174-175
7.12 Update Wireless Meter Firmware…………………………………………. 176
7.13 Connect Via TCPIP………………………………………………………. 177
Section 8: Reports
8.1 View Report………………………………………………………………….. 178
8.2 Print Report…………………………………………………………………… 178
8.3 Delete Report………………………………………………………………….178
8.4 Print Report List……………………………………………………………….178
8.5 HHF Transfer………………………………………………………………. 179
8.6 Create Text Delimited File………………………………………………….. 180
Section 9: Control
9.1 Set Clock……………………………………………………………………… 180
9.2 Input – Output Control……………………………………………………….. 181
9.3 Capacitor Bank Control……………………………………………………… 182
9.4 Calibrate Meter………………………………………………………………. 183
9.5 Test Mode Set Reset………………………………………………………. 184
Section 10: Passwords

10.1 Passwords………………………………………………………………….. 185
Section 11: TransData Contact Information……………………………… 185
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Section 1: Quick Start:
1. The password to run the MARK-V software is markv (not case sensitive) by default. Select “Meter” to run
the MARK-V software. Select “Recorder’’ to run the SSR6000 recorder software.
2. All MARK-V meters come equipped with an optical connector on the meter cover. TransData sells
Abacus Optical Probes (USB or Serial Interface). www.transdatainc.com/optical_probes
All MARK-V meters also come equipped with an integrated nine pin port on the face of the meter. You must
use the TransData programming cable (Part# 61A111A) to communicate with the meter through the nine
pin port.
3. All MARK-V meters come from the factory programmed with a default program. Each MARK-V meter has
the model number and serial number burned into it. At programming time, the model number and serial
number on the “Program the Meter” screen must match the model number and serial number on the
nameplate of the meter.
4. The MARK-V meter comes from the factory with three levels of passwords programmed into it.
Level 1: 11111111 – Read Only
Level 2: 22222222 – Read Data, Demand Reset, Clock Set
Level 3: 33333333 – Program Meter, Calibrate Meter
These passwords can be changed in the “Communications” section of the programming file.
5. The MARK-V meter comes programmed with a default program. It is suggested that you read the
programming file from the meter and then save the programming file instead of creating a new
programming file.
6. The MARK-V meter can be tested as follows:
Test LED: You must place the meter in the alternate mode and single step through the registers until you
reach the quantity that you want to test. The Test LED is synchronized to the quantity on the display. The
Test LED pulse weight is defined by the Register K value which can be found in the “Measured Quantity”
section of the programming file. The MARK-V can be placed into the test mode while it is in the alternate
mode. While in the test mode, the MARK-V load profile and the registers will not increment. The KYZ
pulses still function while in the test mode. The SCADA port functions while the meter is in the test mode.
Test Jack: The test jack is the nine pin port on the face of the meter. The test jack port is dual purpose.
You can communicate with the meter through the test jack port. You can also test the meter through the
test jack port by using a TRANSDATA 61A112A cable. This cable has a DB9 connector on one end and a
BNC connector on the other end. The DB9 connects to the test jack port and the BNC connector connects
to the test set. The test procedure is identical to the one above for the “Test LED”.
KYZ Output: You can test the MARK-V meter by using the KYZ outputs of the meter. You do not need to
place the meter into the alternate mode while testing the meter by using the KYZ outputs.
The KYZ pulse weight is determined by the Recorder Ke value in the “Measured Quantity” section of the
programming file. If the meter is ordered with KYZ outputs, it is recommended that you use isolation relays
to protect the KYZ outputs of the meter. TransData sells a wide variety of Isolation Relays.
www.transdatainc.com/isolation-relays
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7. The MARK-V meter is calibrated by using the MARK-V software. There are no physical adjustments that
need to be made. Make sure that you perform a “Configuration Backup” on the meter before adjusting the
accuracy of the meter. The “Configuration Backup” stores the calibration constants of the meter.
“Configuration Backup” can be found under the “Programming” heading of the main menu. You can find the
“Calibrate Meter” function under the “Control” heading of the main menu.
8. When you are communicating with the MARK-V meter, you should see a flashing “COM”
indicator on the upper right hand side of the meter display. If you do not see a flashing “COM”
indicator, the meter is not receiving a communications signal. This applies to all ports except the
SCADA port of the meter.
9. The MV-90 TIM that is used to retrieve data from the meter is TIM_EMS. When setting up the MV-90
master file, enter a date in the “Date Initialized” field that is close to the date of installation of the meter. This
will prevent MV-90 from reading the entire load profile of the meter. Also, the “Device ID” in the master file
can be the serial number of the meter or “Special ID Code 1 or 2” in the “Model Setup” section of the
programming file.
10. When the MARK-V software is installed, a WINMARKV folder is created. All of the programming files
that you save are stored in the following two files in the WINMARKV folder:
MARKV.ESD
MARKV.ESI
11. When you program a MARK-V meter, the programming file is loaded into the meter. The data within the
meter (register data, load profile data) is not affected. However, it is suggested that you read the data from
the meter before programming. Also, when you program the meter, the computer date and time does not
get loaded into the meter. The “Set Clock” function is a separate function in the MARK-V software. It can be
found under the “Control” heading on the main menu of the software.
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Section 2: MARK-V Description

2.1 Applications:
The MARK-V can be utilized as a simple kWh and kVARh meter with a demand register or you can select
many of the advanced features necessary for large customer, inter-tie and distribution metering
applications. These features include built-in interval recorder, power quality, event log, loss compensation,
kVAh metering and direct read Power Factor displays. Advanced features include complete
programmability (including the selection of the quantities measured and all scaling constants), complete
computer calibration (no physical adjustments), and simple testing with repeatable results. The MARK-V
meter is MV-90 compatible and includes a special feature to ensure error-free recorder to register read
validation (Validation Registers). The MARK-V is available in a variety of voltages and form designations for
socket style, A-Base, switchboard and surface mount switchboard applications.
2.2 Features:
• Four-Quadrant Measurement
• 4 or 8 Metering Channels – Depending on Model
• Fully Programmable Registers
• Four Rate, Eight Season, Eight Switch Point TOU
• Itron: MV-90, MVLT/MVP, MV-COMM, MV-ARDIS, MV-90 XI Compatible
• PrimeStone Compatible
• Programming Security Feature
• Read Data with Loss of Power
• Harmonic Distortion Alarm
• Four or Eight Channel Load Profiling Recorder – Depending on Model
• Transformer Loss Compensation
• Optional Telephone Modem or Cellular Modem
• High Accuracy with Harmonics
• Instantaneous Registers
• Vector Analysis - Wiring Verification
2.3 Metered Quantities:

• kWh Forward
• kWh Reverse
• kVARh Forward
• kVARh Reverse
• kQh Forward
• kQh Reverse
• kVAh Forward
• kVAh Reverse
• Vh, Amph
• V2h, Amp2h
Each metered quantity is available three phase. Per phase is available on an eight channel meter only.
Choose a maximum of 4 quantities on four channel meters and a maximum of 8 quantities on eight channel
meters. kVARh measurements are available as four independent quadrants (X Memory Option).
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2.4 List of Registers:

• Total Consumption - Energy
• Maximum Demand
• Time of Max Demand
• Date of Max Demand
• Current Demand
• Previous Demand
• Coincident Demand
• Cumulative Demand
• Recorder Validation
• Self-Read (Freeze) - Available for all above registers
Repeat for each metered quantity.
TOU Registers:
Repeat for each metered quantity. These registers also apply for rates B, C and D.
• Current Season, Rate A, Total Consumption
• Current Season, Rate A, Max Demand
• Current Season, Rate A, Coincident Demand
• Current Season, Rate A, Date of Max
• Current Season, Rate A, Time of Max
• Last Season, Rate A, Total Consumption
• Last Season, Rate A, Max Demand
• Last Season, Rate A, Coincident Demand
• Last Season, Rate A, Date of Max
• Last Season, Rate A, Time of Max
Instantaneous Registers: Primary or Secondary

• Watts 3 Phase
• VARs 3 Phase
• Volts Per Phase
• Amps Per Phase
• Power Factor 3 Phase
Other Registers Include:

• Date
• Time
• Day of Week
• Special ID Code #1 and #2
• Program ID
• Date of Last Maximum Demand Reset
• Time On Carryover Battery
• Number of Power Outages
• Segment Test Display
• Error Alert Display
• Diagnostics Display
• Wh Test LED Pulse Weight
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2.5 General Specifications:
Ratings:
• Voltage - 69, 120, 240, 277, 480 Volts (International Voltages Available)
• Current - Class 2, Class 10 or Class 20
• Frequency - 60 Hz or 50 Hz (Depends On Model), 60 Hz is default, 50 Hz is an option
Operating Ranges (Meets All ANSI Specifications):

• Voltage Inputs: ±20% of Rated Voltage
• Current Inputs: .1% of Class Rating to Class Rating
• Frequency: 60 or 50 Hz (Depends on Model), 60 Hz is default, 50 Hz is an option
• Temperature: -40 C to +85 C
• Humidity: 0-95% Non-Condensing
Absolute Maximums (without damage):

• Voltage: 125% of Rated Voltage Continuous
• Current: 120% of Class Amps Continuous
• Dielectric Breakdown: 2500 VRMS, 60 Hz, 1min.
Burdens:
Power Supply:
• Socket Meter Phase “A” Voltage Input: 10 VA maximum
• A-Base Meter Phase “A” Voltage Input: 10 VA maximum
• Switchboard Meter Auxiliary Power Terminals: 10 VA maximum
Phase “B” and Phase “C” Voltage Input:
• Socket Meter Phase “B” and Phase “C”: .02 VA
• A-Base Meter Phase “B” and Phase “C”: .02 VA
• Switchboard Meter Phase “B” and Phase “C”: .02 VA
Current Each Phase:

• Socket Meter: .15 VA
• A-Base Meter: .15 VA
• Switchboard Meter: .30 VA
Accuracy:
• Accuracy Rating, typical at 23C ±2C with rated voltage
• ± 0.1% at full load
• ±0.1% at 50% PF
• Voltage Variation: Less than 0.1% additional over range
• Temperature Influence: ± 0.01% per degree C max.
Starting Load:
• 20 mA each phase typical for Class 20
Creep:
• No registration below 5 mA typical for Class 20
• No registration below 0.5 mA typical for Class 2
Register Specifications:
Large LCD with Detailed Annunciators for:
• Potential Indicators
• Each Metered Quantity Including Direction
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• Maximum, Previous and Cumulative Demands
• Power Factor
• Demand Reset
• End of lnterval
• Alternate and Test Modes
• Low Battery Indicator
• Communications Port Activity
• Power Quadrant Indicator
• Disk Simulator
• Two-Digit Display Identifier
• 5 or 6 Digit Data Display, 2 for PF, .4" Tall Digits
• Display Scroll Time Programmable From 1 to 99 seconds
• Block and Rolling Demand Intervals Programmable to Any Number of Minutes Divisible Into 60
• Demand Reset Lockout Programmable From 1 to 99 Minutes
• Max Demand Deferral For Cold Load Pick-Up Delay
• Up to 100 Registers
• Unlimited Re-Programs
• Line Synchronized Clock, .02% Accuracy During Outage With Crystal Sync, Can Be Programmed For
Continuous Crystal Sync.
• Clock Can Be Programmed to Observe Daylight Savings Time
• Four Display Modes - Normal, Alternate, Test, Digit Set
• Standard Optical Port For Retrieving Register, Recorder Data and Programming Meter
• Separate Passwords For Read Only and Programming
• Remote Programming via Telephone Modem or Digital Cellular Modem
Communications:
Each MARK-V meter includes a built in optical port on the meter face. The LEDs are on the circuit board
with no cable to the cover. You can select if the optical port is for read only or if programming access is
allowed. When the cover is removed, you can make a hardwired connection to the Test Jack port using a
MARK-V programming cable. The Test Jack port is factory set at 9600 baud, but is programmable to other
rates.
Optional Communication Ports:
• RS232/RS485 Register/Load Profile Serial Data Port with Programmable Data Rate (“R” or “S” Option)
• Land Line Telephone Modem, 2400/1200 Baud (“T” Option)
• Digital Cellular Phone Under Glass ( “U1 or U2 UCOM” Option)
• Register/Load Profile/Programming IP Addressable Ethernet Port (“G” Option)
• Register/Load Profile/Programming IP Addressable Ethernet Port (“U3 UCOM” Option)
• SCADA (DNP3 or MODBUS RTU) IP Addressable Ethernet Port (“U3 UCOM” Option)
• DTO SCADA Port Available as RS232 or RS485 Switch Selectable (“Q” Option)
• DNP 3.0 Serial SCADA Port Available as RS232 or RS485 Switch Selectable (“Q” Option)
• DNP 3.0 SCADA Ethernet Port (“H” Option)
• MODBUS RTU Serial SCADA Port Available as RS232 or RS485 Switch Selectable (“Q” Option)
• MODBUS RTU SCADA Ethernet Port (“H” Option)
• MODBUS TCP Port (“H” Option)
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Section 3: WinMarkv Programming Software
Important!
The default password to run the MARK-V software once it is installed is markv (not case sensitive).
3.1 Programming Process:

The MARK-V meter is configured by first creating a programming file and then loading the file into the
meter. The programming file contains all the programmable parameters of the MARK-V. Each time a
new programming file is loaded into the meter, it overwrites the current programming file in the meter.
The simplest way to re-configure the MARK-V meter is to retrieve the programming file from the meter,
edit the programming file and then re-load it into the meter. All of these steps can be accomplished using
the MARK-V programming software and are described below. As an alternative, the software can be
used to create a completely new programming file rather than editing an existing one.
3.2 Getting Started:

Virtually all details of the MARK-V meter are programmable using a WINDOWS compatible computer
with the programming software. The programming software (WINMARKV) is windows based software.
There are 4 ways to program the MARK-V meter.
1. Using the Test Jack/Programming port (nine pin port) on the meter face (standard feature)
2. Using the optical port on the meter cover (standard feature)
3. Programming can be performed remotely through the internal analog telephone modem or digital
cellular modem (optional features)
4. Using the IP addressable Ethernet port
3.3 Computer Requirements:
The minimum requirements are as follows:
Windows Operating System
3.4 Installation/Running the Program:

The programming software is available on a CD. Be sure to copy the program onto your hard disk and
keep the CD as backup.
To install the program on your hard disk, insert the CD and select the "SETUP.EXE" file. To run the
program, double click the WinMarkv icon that was created on the desktop.
A “User Verification” screen appears.
On the “User Verification” Screen, enter "markv" (not case sensitive) as the password.
There are two different sections of the MARK-V reading/programming software. One selection allows you
to proceed to the MARK-V “Meter” portion of the software. The other selection allows you to proceed to
the Series 6000 “Recorder” portion of the software. Select “Meter”. The main menu should appear. The
“Main” password can be changed on the “System\System Security\ User Password Setup” screen in the
MARK-V software.
The programming software is now ready to use.
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Section 4: MARK-V Software Main Menu

The manual is organized in a sequential fashion. The manual starts with the “System” section and
proceeds from left to right. Each function under a major heading is discussed in the manual.
The MARK-V software contains five major sections. Each major section contains a number of functions.
4.1 System
• System Security
• Passwords
• Communications
• Meter Customize
• Directories
• Import Programming Files
• Switch to Recorder Programming Software
• Printer Setup
4.2 Programming
• Program Meter
• Read Programming File
• DAP Conversion
• Edit Programming File
• Delete Programming File
• Create New Programming File
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• Duplicate Programming File
• Print Programming File
• Export Programming File
• Configuration Backup
4.3 Meter
• Read Meter Data
• Wireless AMR Retrieve
• Connect Via Modem
• Schedule/Event Dial-Out
• Vector Analysis
• Diagnostics
• Reset Demands
• Master Reset
• Change Readings
• Load Default Passwords/Change Passwords
• Wireless Module Check
• Wireless Module Activate
• Update Wireless Meter Firmware
• Connect Via TCPIP
4.4 Reports
• View Report
• Print Report
• Delete Report
• Print Report List
• HHF Transfer
• Create Text Delimited File
4.5 Control
• Set Clock
• Input-Output Control
• Capacitor Bank Control
• Calibrate Meter
• Test Mode Set Reset
• Connect Via Modem
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Section 5: System
5.1 System Security:
User Passwords Setup:
1. Select “System” from the upper left hand side of the main menu.
2. Select “System Security” from the screen that appears.
3. Select “User Passwords Setup”.
In order to use the MARK-V software, you have to login first with your “Main” password. The
administrator has full control of this password. The “Main” password is used to allow access to the
MARK-V Reading/Programming software. The “Main Password” can be changed. The administrator can
assign passwords to five different levels of users. The Read and Programming passwords are default
values. These values can be changed before connecting to the meter so that the password can match
that of the meter.
Read Password:
The programming software will use this password when performing password level 2 functions (read
data, demand reset, clock set).
The (22222222) password is only a reminder of the level 2 password programmed into the MARK-V
meter at the factory.
Programming Password:
The programming software will use this password when performing password level 3 functions
(programming, calibration). The (33333333) password is only a reminder of the level 3 password
programmed into the MARK-V meter at the factory.
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Menu Access Control:
3. Select “Menu Access Control”.
The Menu Access Control screen allows the administrator to grant or deny permissions to the many
choices that are available in the read/programming software. The permissions can be granted or denied
to five different groups of users. Check the box to allow user access. An unchecked box means that the
item will be grayed out.
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Program Editing Control:
3. Select “Program Editing Control”.
The Program Editing Control screen allows the Administrator to give users limited access with regard to
editing the program files.
5.2 Passwords:
The passwords screen is used to set the default passwords for all functions (read data, programming,
etc.).
Passwords:
2. Select “Passwords” from the screen that appears.
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5.3 Communications:
2. Select “Communications” from the screen that appears.
RS232 Baud Rate:

This field is used to set the data rate of the computer serial or USB port to match that of the meter. Use
the pull down arrow to make changes.
RS232 Comm Port:
This field is used to specify which “Comm Port” your computer is using for the serial RS232 or USB port.
Use the pull down arrow to make changes.
Modem Baud Rate:
This field is used to set the data rate of the computer modem to match that of the meter. Use the pull
down arrow to make changes.
Modem Comm Port:
This field is used to specify which “Comm Port” your computer is using for the modem. Use the pull down
arrow to make changes.
Enable Address Mode:
Enabling this feature allows you to send an address to a MARK-V meter that has an address
programmed into it. This allows multi-drop applications where several meters can share one external
modem. This requires an RS232 splitter between the meters and the one modem. This feature applies to
“R” option meters and “S” option meters that have an address programmed into them.
“R” Option – Register RS232 Port
“S” Option – Register RS485 Port
Do not check this box if the meter that you are attempting to communicate with does not have an
address programmed into it!
The address that is referred to, can be found in the “Communications” section of a programming file.
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The screen above shows the “Enable Address Mode” box checked. There is an address in the “Address”
field.
If a meter is programmed with the above settings, select the “Enable Address Mode” box on the
“Communications Setup” screen (see below) to be able to communicate with the meter.
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Example:
The meter below has been programmed with the “Address Mode Enabled”. The meter has been given an
address of 31210107.
The “Reading #2” Password is 22222222.

To read the programming file from the meter:
1. Proceed to the “Read Program File” screen.
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2. Make sure the “Meter Password” is 22222222.

3. Select “Send Addr” at the bottom of the screen.
A “Send Address To Meter” screen will appear.
4. Enter the correct address and select “Ok”.

The address will be sent to the meter followed by the password. Both the address and password must
match for successful communications to occur.
Important! If you are directly connected to a meter that has “Address Mode Enabled”, you do not
need to send the address to the meter. You do need to send the address if you are
communicating remotely with a meter.
Enable DTR: This field is used to select whether DTR is enabled when an optocoupler is used to
connect to the meter. Some brands of optocouplers require DTR enabled, most do not.
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UCOM: Check the “UCOM” box if you will be working with a meter that has the UCOM option.
ARDIS Wireless Modem: This box should not be checked.
Customer Timeout: This field is used to enter a value in seconds that your computer will wait to
receive a response from the meter before timing out. This field must have a value entered when
communicating with a meter that comes equipped with the “Digital Cellular Modem” (“J” or “UCOM”
option meter). Make sure that the “Use Customer Timeout” box is checked. Fifteen seconds is a good
initial value.
Modem Initialization Setup:
Select “Advanced” to enter the “Modem Initialization Setup” screen. You can enter a customized “Modem
Initialization String”. Select “Save” if you make changes.
If you also made changes on the “Communication Setup” screen, select “Save Config” to save the
configuration.
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5.4 Meter Customize:

2. Select “Meter Customize” from the screen that appears.
Customer Definitions:
This section allows you to enter user definitions for the power quality events in the “Power Quality”
section of the MARK-V programming file.
Power Fail Definition: This is a user definable field. The string that is entered into this field becomes the
name/label for “power failure” events that are stored in the event log of the meter.
This section also enables you to label “Voltage Events” such as:
• Breaker Operations
• Voltage Sags
• Voltage Swells
• Power Outage Events
The names that you assign to these different events will be displayed in the “Power Quality” section of a
programming file.
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For example, you could change “Breaker Operation” to “Transient”. The names that you assign to the
different events apply to all programming files saved on your hard drive.
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TOU Invert Setup:

If you are programming a MARK-V meter with a TOU schedule and the meter has register firmware
revision 3.96 to 4.8, be sure to check the box that is labeled “Invert TOU Season Change Selection”.
Default Scaling Edit Page:
The selection that you make here determines what mode the “Measured Quantity” section of a
programming file will be presented in.
Alternate: The “Measured Quantity” section of a programming file will be presented in “Alternate
Scaling” mode.
Standard: The “Measured Quantity” section of a programming file will be presented in “Standard
Scaling” mode.
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5.5 Directories:
2. Select “Directories” from the screen that appears.
You can create “Text Delimited Files” using the MARK-V software from Register Reports, Recorder
Reports, and Event Logs.
The “System Directories” screen allows you to set the path for the various reports. The “TXTDEL”
directory is created when you create a “Text Delimited File”. By default, the “TXTDEL” directory is made
a subdirectory of the WinMarkv directory. Check the box at the bottom of the window if you want the
serial number of the meter to be used for the text delimited file name. The files will be stored in the
TXTDEL folder under the WinMarkv folder.
By default, the HHF directory is a subdirectory of the WinMarkv directory.
Make sure that the “HHF Transfer Path” is set as shown on the screen above.
.\HHF\
5.6 Import Programming Files:

The “Import Programming File/Export Programming File” functions described below are used for
importing and exporting single programming files. If you want to export all of the programming files from
one computer and import the same programming files on another computer, locate the following two files
in the WINMARKV directory of the “master” computer. All of the programming files are contained in the
following two files.
MARKV.ESD
MARKV.ESI
Copy these two files from the “master computer” and place them in the WINMARKV directory of the other
computer.
The following procedure is used to import programming files. You can use the “Export Programming File”
function under the “Programming” heading to export programming files.
Example:
1. Select “Export Programming File” under the “Programming” heading.
2. The “Program Files” window appears.
3. Select the programming file that you wish to export.
4. Select “Ok”. The “Database Name” window appears.
5. Enter the path that you wish to send the programming file to.
If you are sending a programming file to your WINMARKV directory and the programming file name is
“Test”, type in the following:
Test
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6. Select “Ok”. The “Test” program file will be exported to your WINMARKV directory. To export more
than one file, go back and repeat the procedure.
Import Programming File:

1. Select “Import Programming Files” under the “System” heading.
2. The “Database Name” window will appear.
3. Enter the path to the programming file that you wish to import.
4. If you are importing a programming file called “Test” from your WINMARKV directory, type in the
following:
Test
5. Select “Ok”. If the programming file already exists, a window will appear asking if you want to
overwrite the existing file.
6. Select “Yes” to import the file.
5.7 Switch To Recorder Programming Software:

2. Select “Switch To Recorder Programming Software” from the screen that appears.
This screen allows you to transfer from the meter section of the software, to the recorder section of the
software. The SSR- 6000 Load Profile Recorder is a separate device apart from the MARK-V meter.
There is no relationship between the SSR- 6000 Recorder and the “Interval Recorder” in the MARK-V
meter.
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5.8 Printer Setup:
2. Select “Printer Setup” from the screen that appears.
This screen allows you to configure your printer setup.
Section 6: Programming
6.1 Program Meter
This section is used as a procedure to load a programming file into a meter. This can be done locally
using the special MARK-V programming cable or standard optocoupler or remotely via telephone modem
or through an Ethernet connection. If using the programming cable, make sure to connect the end
marked "computer" to the computer and not the meter.
1. From the main menu, select “Programming”.
2. Select “Program Meter” from the menu that appears.
3. A “Program Files” window will appear with a list of program files.
4. From the “Program Files” listing screen, select the file to be loaded into the meter, and then select
“OK”.
The “Program The Meter” screen will appear.
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All fields in the “File Information” section reflect the configuration of the programming file that is saved on
the hard drive of your computer. The “Meter Password” is the default password that can be found on the
“User Passwords Setup” screen.
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Meter Password:
The “Meter Password” must match the “Programming (level 3)” password that is currently in the meter.
The programming password (Password 3) must be used as the password for this function. The “Meter
Password” field can be modified before programming.
Special ID 1:
The “Special ID 1” field refers to “Special ID Code 1” which can be found on the “Model Setup” screen of
a programming file.
The value that is initially displayed in the “Special ID Code 1” field on the “Program The Meter” screen
reflects the “Special ID Code 1” value on the “Model Setup” screen of a saved programming file. If you do
not want to change this value, do not adjust or modify the value. If “Special ID Code 1” is a displayable
register in the programming file, the value that is entered in the “Special ID” field on the “Program The
Meter” screen will become “Special ID Code 1” and will be displayed as the “Special ID Code 1 Register”.
If the “Special ID 1” field on the “Program The Meter” screen is left blank, the “Special ID Code 1
Register” on the display of the meter will be blank as will the “Special ID Code 1” field on the “Model
Setup” screen of the programming file that is in the meter.
The value entered in the “Special ID 1” field on the “Program The Meter” screen takes precedence
over the “Special ID Code 1” value on the “Model Setup” screen of a programming file that is
saved on your hard drive (see screen below). This allows you to change “Special ID Code 1” at the
time of programming.
If the “Enable 10 Digits ID Code” box is selected in the programming file, the “Special ID Code 1”
field cannot be used.
“Special ID Code 2”, which can be found on the “Model Setup” screen of a programming file, is not
affected by the setting in the “Special ID 1” field found on the “Program The Meter” screen. “Special ID
Code 1”, “Special ID Code 2”, or “Special ID Code 3” (10 digit ID) can be used as the “Device ID” in an
MV-90 master file instead of the “Serial Number” of the meter.
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DTMF Digit:
The “DTMF” field refers to the “Multi-Drop DTMF Address” which can be found on the “Communications”
screen of a programming file. The value that is initially displayed in the “DTMF Digit” field on the
“Program The Meter” screen reflects the value that the programming file that resides on your hard drive is
configured with. If you do not want to change this value, do not adjust or modify the value. The value
entered in the “DTMF Digit” field on the “Program The Meter” screen takes precedence over the
“Multi-Drop DTMF Address” value on the “Communications” screen of a programming file that is
saved on your hard drive (see screen below). This allows you to change the “DTMF Digit” at the time
of programming.
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Program ID:
The “Program ID” is the “name” of the programming file that you selected on the “Program Files” screen.
Serial Number:
The serial number reflects the value that the programming file on your hard drive is configured with. The
serial number can be changed on the “Program The Meter” screen. The serial number must match the
serial number that is on the nameplate of the meter for successful programming to occur.
Model Number:
The model number reflects the value that the programming file on your hard drive is configured with. The
model number cannot be altered on the “Program The Meter” screen. The model number must match the
model number that is on the nameplate of the meter for successful programming to occur.
10 Digits ID:
The “10 Digits ID” field refers to the “10 Digits ID” field, which can be found on the “Model Setup” screen
of a programming file.
The value that is initially displayed in the “10 Digits ID” field on the “Program The Meter” screen reflects
the value that the programming file that resides on your hard drive is configured with. If you do not want
to change this value, do not adjust or modify the value. The value entered in the “10 Digits ID” field on
the “Program The Meter” screen takes precedence over the “10 Digits ID” value on the “Model
Setup” screen of a programming file that is saved on your hard drive (see screen below). This
allows you to change the “10 Digits ID” at the time of programming.
If the “Enable 10 Digits ID Code” box is selected in the programming file, the “Special ID Code 1”
field cannot be used.
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Meter Address:
The “Meter Address” field refers to the “Meter Address” which can be found on the “Communications”
screen of a programming file. The value that is initially displayed in the “Meter Address” field on the
“Program The Meter” screen reflects the value that the programming file that resides on your hard drive is
configured with. If you do not want to change this value, do not adjust or modify the value. The value
entered in the “Meter Address” field on the “Program The Meter” screen takes precedence over
the “Meter Address” value on the “Communications” screen of a programming file that is saved
on your hard drive (see screen below). This allows you to change the “Meter Address” at the time of
programming.
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Send Address:
Select “Send Addr” if you are communicating with a meter that has been programmed with “Address
Mode Enabled”.
Update Scale: The “Update Scale” feature is only available with software revisions 6.0
and later.
Select “Update Scale” at the bottom of the screen if you desire to program the meter with different
“scaling values” than the programming file that resides on your hard drive is configured with.
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The “Measured Quantity” screen of the programming file that appears is determined by the following:
The “Default Scaling Edit Page” section on the “Meter Customize” screen provides you with two choices:
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• Standard Scaling
• Alternate Scaling
Programming Files Created Using an Earlier Revision Than WinMarkv 6.0:
All of the programming files were created using “Standard Scaling” for the “Measured Quantity” section.
After you install WinMarkv 6.0, the programming files can be left in “Standard Scaling” or converted to
“Alternate Scaling”.
Standard Scaling: All programming files that are left in “Standard Scaling” will always appear in
“Standard Scaling” mode regardless of the configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen.
Alternate Scaling: All programming files that have been converted to “Alternate Scaling” mode are
affected by the configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen. If “Standard Scaling” is selected, the
programming file will appear in “Standard Scaling” mode. If “Alternate Scaling” is selected, the
programming file will appear in “Alternate Scaling” mode.
Programming Files Created Using WinMarkv 6.0 or Later:
All programming files that have been created using WinMarkv 6.0 or later are affected by the
configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen. If “Standard Scaling” is selected, the programming file will
appear in “Standard Scaling” mode. If “Alternate Scaling” is selected, the programming file will appear in
“Alternate Scaling” mode.
Modify the “Measured Quantity” screen that appears with the desired new scaling. You have two choices
at this point:
1. You can update the programming file that resides on your hard drive with the new scaling values and
then program the meter.
This can be accomplished by selecting “Update Programming File” and “Program Meter”.
2. If you do not wish to update the programming file that resides on your hard drive with the new scaling
values, do not select “Update Programming File”. Select “Program Meter” to configure the meter with the
new scaling values.
Select “Cancel” if you do not wish to modify the scaling values.
If you did not select the “Update Scale” button, select “Ok” at the bottom of the “Program the Meter”
screen to initiate the programming process. The screen will indicate "pass" as each step is successfully
accomplished. If the screen shows "fail", a problem occurred during that step and the programming
process will stop. Selecting “Cancel” will stop the programming process. The blue status bar at the
bottom of the screen should reach 100% and you should see the “Programming Complete and
Successful” message appear. Select “Exit” to close the window.
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Meter Programming Is Complete.

6.2 Read Programming File:
This section is used as a procedure to retrieve a programming file from a meter. This can be done locally
using the special MARK-V programming cable or standard optocoupler, remotely via telephone modem
or through the “Register Ethernet” connection. If using the programming cable (Part# 61A111A), be sure
to connect the end marked "computer" to the computer and not the meter.
Use the following procedure to read a programming file from a meter:
2. Select “Read Programming File" from the screen that appears.
The “Read Program File” screen will appear.
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A password field is shown with the default password. Unless you have changed the password in the
meter, leave this entry the same. Enter a new password if you have changed it from the factory default
setting.
The factory default settings are:
• Password 1: 11111111
• Password 2: 22222222
• Password 3: 33333333
The “Read Program File” function will work with Password 1, Password 2, or Password 3.
Important!
Using Password 1 or 2 to read the programming file will cause the higher level passwords to be blanked
out with ******** in the programming file (Communications Section of a Programming File) if it is saved.
3. Select “Ok” to start the retrieval process.

Select “SEND ADDR” if you are communicating with the meter through the optional RS232 or RS485 (“R”
or “S” option) Register Data Communication port and “Address Mode” is enabled in the meter program.
The screen will indicate "pass" as each step is successfully completed. If the screen shows "fail", a
problem occurred during that step and the retrieval process will stop. Select “Cancel” and “Ok” to try
again. Once the programming file has been successfully read, a small “System Message” screen will
appear on top of the larger “Programming File” screen.
The characters at the end of the first line represent the Register EPROM revision that is in the meter
(5.51 on the screen below). The second and third lines represent the date and time the meter was last
programmed.
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Register EPROM:
Register EPROM
Underneath the “System Message” screen is the “Model Setup” section of the programming file that is in
the meter.
To save the programming file, select “File” from the upper left hand corner of the “Model Setup” screen.
A popup menu will appear. Select “Save File”.
If a programming file already exists on your hard drive that has the same file name (Program ID) or Serial
Number as the one just retrieved, you will be asked if you want to overwrite the existing file. Selecting
“Yes” will overwrite the existing programming file that is saved on your hard drive.
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6.3 DAP Conversion:
2. Select “DAP Conversion”. The “Program Files” screen will appear.
3. Select the program file that you wish to convert to “DAP” format.
4. Select “OK”.
The program file is converted to “DAP” format and is saved in the “WinMarkV” directory as “Dap.fmt”.
This allows the file to be transferred to a DAP palm computer.
6.4 Edit Programming File:

The “Edit Programming File” feature of the software allows you to edit an existing programming file that is
saved on the hard drive of your computer. It is advisable to read the programming file from a new meter
and save the programming file as opposed to creating a new programming file.
There are two options with regard to organizing your programming files.
• If all meters are going to be programmed nearly identically, only a few programming files are going to be
required.
• If all meters are going to be programmed differently, a programming file for each meter is required.
From the main menu:

1. Select “Programming”.
2. Select “Edit Programming File”. The “Program Files” screen will appear.
“Sort Serial #”: Select this button to sort the program files by ascending serial number.
“Sort File ID”: Select this button to sort the program files alphabetically.
3. Select the Program File that you wish to edit.
4. Select “OK”. The “Model Setup” screen of the Programming File will appear.
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6.4.1 Model Setup:
Model Number: This field displays the model number of the meter. The “Model Number” field can be
modified, by selecting “Standard Options” or “Accessory Options” at the bottom of the screen. For error
detection purposes, when loading a programming file into the meter, the model number in this field (or
model number field of the programming screen) must match the model number on the meter nameplate.
When retrieving a programming file from the meter, the meter model number will be displayed in this field.
This field is not used as a file name. The “Model Number” of a meter typically does not have to be
modified. The model number of a meter may have to be modified if a feature/option was added to the
meter. If you are using a programming file that will be common to many of your meters and some of the
meters have different model numbers, you will have to modify the model number field. The procedure is
as follows:
1. Open the programming file that you will be using as a template for many of your meters.
2. Select “File” from the upper left hand side of the screen.
3. Select “Save As”. A “Save File As” screen will appear.
4. Enter a unique “Program ID” and “Serial Number”.
5. Select “Ok”.
The programming file will be saved with the new “Program ID” and “Serial Number”. The programming
file will retain the configuration (including the model number) of the programming file that it was created
from. You can open the “new” programming file and modify the model number to match that of the meters
that you will be programming. This process can be repeated as many times as necessary to include all of
the meter model numbers that you have. If there is a need to modify the model number, do so prior to
entering any values in any other fields on this screen.
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Standard Options:
Select “Standard Options” on the bottom of the “Model Setup” screen to enter the “Standard Options”
screen. Use the drop down arrows to view available choices for each field. Make sure the choices that
you make match the model number on the nameplate of the meter that you are going to program. The
“Misc. Options” field is used for meters that have additional characters following the “dash” ( -) character
at the end of the model number. Be sure to include the “dash” character in this field.
Example:
You have a meter with a model number of EMS60E09S14SEPTX-07.
Enter -07 into the “Misc. Options” field.
Select “Ok” when you are finished making your selections. The “Model Setup” screen will reappear.
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Accessory Options:
Select “Accessory Options” on the bottom of the “Model Setup” screen to enter the Accessory Options
screen. The MARK-V meter can be ordered with options in addition to the standard features of the
meter.
“A”: “Socket” and “A” base meters can be ordered with the option of the power supply being powered
from an auxiliary source of power rather than the “A” phase voltage. The power supply must be powered
from an AC voltage.
“B”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an additional battery to allow the meter to “phone home”
during a power outage.
“C”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a “Capacitor Bank Control” feature. The meter can be
used to control a switched capacitor bank for power factor correction. This option includes two Form “A”
solid state output contacts, one that operates for lag switch operation and the other for lead switch
operation.
“D”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a “Demand Threshold Alert” contact output. This is a solid-
state Form “A” output that closes after the demand reaches a programmed level. The contact will only
close at the end of an interval.
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“E”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an “End Of Interval” contact output. This is a Form
“A” solid state output that closes for a programmed length of time at the end of each interval (Demand
Register Interval or Load Profile Interval).
“F”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with the ability to supply 5 volts dc to a fiber optic converter.
“G”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an IP addressable Ethernet module for the register/load
profile/programming file section of the meter. The Ethernet port provides the same functionality that a
direct connection to the meter does.
“H”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an IP addressable SCADA Ethernet module for the
SCADA Port of the meter. This allows retrieval of SCADA information from the meter through an Ethernet
connection (DNP3, MODBUS RTU, or MODBUS TCP protocols).
“I”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with two IP addressable SCADA Ethernet modules for the
SCADA port of the meter. This allows simultaneous retrieval of SCADA information from the meter from
two RTUs/masters.
“J”: (obsolete) The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a digital cellular (CDMA) wireless modem. The
wireless modem is IP addressable and can operate in “Packet Data Mode” or “Circuit Switched Mode”.
This option has been replaced by the UCOM option (U1 or U2).
“K”: The MARK-V switchboard meter is normally powered from an auxiliary source of power connected
to terminal numbers 21 and 22. You can order the meter to be self powered from “A” phase potential
input.
“L”: (obsolete) The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a built in digital cell phone. This
communications system uses CDMA based Digital Cellular Networks to allow you to perform reading and
programming functions. There is no need for an external cellular device to be connected to the meter.
The antenna is built into the meter. You can connect an external antenna to the meter if there is a need
for better reception. This option is no longer available. The “J” option has replaced it.
“M”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with up to five (depending on other options) 2 wire (Form “A”)
solid state outputs that can be programmed for a variety of functions.
Control Output #1, or End of Interval Contact
Control Output #2, or Harmonic Alarm Contact
Control Output #3, or Demand Threshold Alarm Contact
Control Output #4, or Capacitor Bank Control – Lag Contact
Control Output #5, or Capacitor Bank Control - Lead Contact
“N”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an external pulse input. The input can be used for a variety
of functions.
*Status Input
*Time Synchronization Input
*KY Input To Any Channel 1-4
*Billing Measurement Disable
“P”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with two external pulse inputs. The inputs can be used for a
variety of functions.
Input #1:
*Status Input
*Time Synchronization Input
*KY Input To Any Channel 1-4.
Input #2
*Status Input
*KY Input To Any Channel 1-4.
*Channel Rate Switch
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“Q”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a SCADA real-time metering serial communications
port. The SCADA port is programmable to output DNP3, MODBUS RTU or DTO protocols and is
RS232/RS485 switch selectable.
“R”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a standard 3 wire, RS232 serial port (in addition to the
RS232 port that is part of the test jack on the meter face). This port can be used to read register and
recorder data, and can be used for programming. This port includes an addressing scheme for multi-drop
applications.
“S”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a 2 wire, RS485 port. This port can be used to read
register and recorder data, and can be used for programming. This port includes an addressing scheme
for multi-drop applications.
“T”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with a built in analog telephone modem. This allows direct
connection to a telephone line.
“U1”: LTE Wireless Module plus 4 RS232/RS485 serial ports
“U2”: LTE Wireless Module
“U3”: Universal Ethernet plus 4 RS232/RS485 serial ports
“W”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an RS485 Digital Transducer SCADA port. This port can
send real time values and register reads to an RTU using the DTO protocol. (Replaced by option “Q”
above in June 2001)
“X”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with an RS232 Digital Transducer SCADA port. This port can
send real time values and register reads to an RTU using the DTO protocol. (Replaced by option “Q”
above in June 2001)
“Y”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with the ability to communicate using the ARDIS Radio
Network. This method of communications only allows you to read data from the meter. It does not allow
you to perform functions such as programming. This option is no longer available.
“Z”: The MARK-V meter can be ordered for use on 50 Hz power systems.
1. Select the boxes that match the model number on the nameplate of the meter.
2. Select “Ok”. The “Model Setup” screen will appear.
3. The “Model Number” on the “Model Setup” screen should match the model number on the nameplate
of the meter.
Serial Number: Use this field to enter the serial number of the meter for which the programming file is
intended. It is suggested that if only a few different programming files are to be used, enter any 8
character numeric value into this field. You can then enter the correct serial number on the programming
screen when loading the programming file into the meter. For error detection purposes, when loading a
programming file into the meter, the serial number in this field (or serial number field of the programming
screen) must match the serial number on the meter nameplate. When retrieving a programming file from
the meter, the meter serial number will be displayed in this field. The serial number must be unique from
all other serial numbers.
If several MARK-V meters are to be programmed differently, it is suggested that the “Serial Number” field
be used to enter the serial number of each meter to be programmed. At the time of programming, the
serial number will already be entered on the programming screen.
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Program ID:
Use this field to enter a value that identifies the programming file. This is a file name and must be unique
from all other programming file names. The field can accept up to eight numbers, letters or combinations.
Any “Program ID” programmed into the meter will be displayed in this field when a programming file is
retrieved from the meter. The “Program ID” is a displayable register on the meter display. Only the left six
characters are displayable on the meter display.
General Notes:
This field is used as a notepad. A suggestion might be a detailed listing of the purpose of the
programming file such as for a type of billing customer or for testing. This data is not stored in the meter.
Line Frequency:
This field displays the line frequency that the meter is used on. This field is for informational purposes
only and is dependent on the model number of the meter. 60 Hz is the default.
Special ID Code 1 and 2:

These fields can be used to display any special information on the meter display. Enter up to eight
characters. The values entered into these fields can also be used for the “Device ID” in an MV90 Master
File. “Special ID Code 1” can be entered at the time of programming on the “Program the Meter” screen.
The value that is entered into the “Special ID” field on the “Program the Meter” screen takes precedence
over the “Special ID Code 1” value currently in the programming file. The “Special ID” field on the
“Program The Meter” screen only affects “Special ID Code 1”. It has no affect on “Special ID Code 2”.
You must have revision 4.06 of the WinMarkv software or later for the above feature to be available.
Special ID Code 3 (10 Digits ID):
This field can hold ten characters. The value entered into this field can be used for the “Device ID” in an
MV90 Master File. The “10 Digits ID” can be entered at the time of programming on the “Program the
Meter” screen. The value that is entered into the “10 Digits ID” field on the “Program the Meter” screen
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takes precedence over the “10 Digits ID” value currently in the programming file. You must select the
“Enable 10 Digits ID Code” box to make the field active.
FILE DATE/TIME:
Created Date/Time: This field displays the date and time that the programming file was created.
Saved Date/Time: This field displays the last date and time that the programming file was saved.
6.4.2 Measured Quantity:

The MARK-V meter can provide compensated and uncompensated forward and reverse watts and vars
for:
• Energy Registers
• Demand Registers
• Interval Data
• Real Time SCADA Values
Minimum Requirements:
• A/D Firmware 5.0 or Higher
• WinMarkv 6.83 or Higher
Please see Application Note 22A414 (MARK-V COMPENSATED & UNCOMPENSATED VALUES)
Alternate Scaling:
You must have WinMarkv software revision 6.0 or later for “Alternate Scaling” to be
available to you.
There are two choices that are available to you regarding the configuration of the “Measured Quantity”
section of a MARK-V programming file. The two choices are:
1. Standard Scaling
2. Alternate Scaling
This section discusses the use of the “Alternate Scaling” method to configure the “Measured Quantity”
section of a MARK-V programming file. There are two categories of users that will be discussed in this
section:
1. New Users
2. Existing Users
New Users:
New users are customers who have not yet created any programming files using the WinMarkv software.
Important!
This section can also be used by existing users who have converted to WinMarkv 6.0 or
later and want to create new programming files using the “Alternate Scaling” method.
Proceed as follows:
1. Proceed to the main menu of the WinMarkv software.
2. Select “System” from the upper left hand side of the screen.
3. Select “Meter Customize” from the window that appears.
4. Select “Alternate Scaling” at the bottom of the screen.
5. Select “Save”.
This ensures that the “Alternate Scaling” screen will appear when you open a programming file and you
select “Measured Quantity”.
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4 Channel MARK-V Meter:

Open a four channel programming file and select “Measured Quantity” from the left hand side of the
screen. The following screen will appear:
PT Ratio and CT Ratio:

There is a default value of 1 entered into the fields. If you will be using “Primary Scaling” for either
“Recorder Scaling” and/or “Register Scaling”, enter the PT Ratio and CT Ratio into their respective fields.
If you will be using “Secondary Scaling” for “Recorder Scaling” and “Register Scaling”, leave the default
value of 1 in the PT Ratio and CT Ratio fields.
Recorder Scaling:
1. Measured Quantity:
Use the drop-down box to select the desired “Measured Quantity”. The selection that you make here also
determines the “Measured Quantity” for the register.
2. Recorder Scaling Type:
Select “Primary” or “Secondary”. If “Primary” is selected, the values entered in the PT Ratio and CT Ratio
fields will be used in the calculations. If “Secondary” is selected, the PT Ratio and CT Ratio values are
not used.
3. Recorder Units:
“Recorder Units” defines the value of a pulse for:
• Interval Recorder
• KYZ Output
Use the drop down box to select the “units” that you desire to use. If you select “custom”, the
“Recorder/KYZ Scaling” field becomes available and you can enter a value in the field. You should select
“Custom” if the desired “Pulse Weight” is not available from the “Recorder Units” list.
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Example 1: Secondary Scaling

• PT Ratio: 1
• CT Ratio: 1
• Recorder Scaling Type: Secondary
• Recorder Units: 1
Each “Interval Recorder” pulse and “KYZ” pulse is worth 1 unit in secondary terms:
• 1 whr
• 1 varh
MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

Pulse Multiplier = [(Recorder Units) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)] ÷ 1,000
Example 2: Primary Scaling

• PT Ratio: 120
• CT Ratio: 60
• Recorder Scaling Type: Primary
• Recorder Units: 1K
Each “Interval Recorder” pulse and “KYZ” pulse is worth 1,000 units in primary terms:
• 1,000 whrs
• 1,000 varhrs
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MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

Pulse Multiplier = (Recorder Units) ÷ 1,000
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Example 3: Primary and Secondary Scaling
Each channel is scaled independently of all other channels. You can select “Primary” or “Secondary”
scaling for any channel.
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Register Scaling:
1. For Use With Firmware Revision 5.22 and Above:

Select this box if you have firmware revision 5.22 and above.
The “Measured Quantities” that are selected in the “Recorder Scaling” section also specify the “Measured
Quantities” in the “Register Scaling” section.
3. Register Scaling Type:
not used.
4. Total Usage Units:
“Total Usage Units” defines the value of the first digit to the left of the decimal with regard to the energy
register. If there is no decimal in your energy register, “Total Usage Units” defines the value of the far
right hand digit.
Example 1:
Total Usage Units: 1K
Energy Register Format: XXXXXX
The far right hand digit is worth 1K.
Example 2:
Energy Register Format: XXXXX.X
The digit to the left of the decimal is worth 1K.
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5. Demand Units:
“Demand Units” defines the value of the first digit to the left of the decimal with regard to the demand
register.
Example:
Demand Units: 1K
Demand Register Format: XXX.XX
If you will not be using a demand register, set the “Demand Units” equal to the “Total Usage Units”.
6. Test K:
The “Test K” is automatically calculated for you. The “Test K” defines the value of the “Test LED” pulse. If
you do not want the “Test K” automatically calculated for you, make sure that the “User Selected Test K
Value” box is selected. This allows you to enter a value in the “Test K” field.
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Important!
The selection of the energy register format or the demand register format on the “Register Display”
screen may cause the “Test K” value on the “Measured Quantity” screen to be altered.
MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

Meter Multiplier = [(Total Usage Units) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)] ÷ 1,000
MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

Meter Multiplier = (Total Usage Units) ÷ 1,000
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8 Channel MARK-V Meter:

Open an eight channel programming file and select “Measured Quantity” from the left hand side of the
screen. The following screen will appear:
PT Ratio and CT Ratio:

There is a default value of 1 entered into the fields. If you will be using “Primary Scaling” for any channel,
enter the PT Ratio and CT Ratio into their respective fields. If you will be using “Secondary Scaling” for all
channels, leave the default value of 1 in the PT Ratio and CT Ratio fields. Each channel is scaled
independently of all other channels.
1. User Selected Test K Value:
The “Test K” is automatically calculated for you. The “Test K” defines the value of the “Test LED” pulse
and the “KYZ Output” pulse. If you do not want the “Test K” automatically calculated for you, make sure
that the “User Selected Test K Value” box is selected. This allows you to enter a value in the “Test K and
KYZ” field.
2. For Use With Firmware Revision 5.22 and Above:
Select this box if you have firmware revision 5.22 and above.
Use the drop-down box to select the desired “Measured Quantity”.
4. Scaling Type:
not used. You can select “Primary” or “Secondary” for each channel. The channels are scaled
independently of each other.
5. Recorder Units:
“Recorder Units” define the value of a pulse for the interval recorder. Use the drop down box to select the
“units” that you desire to use. In addition to the “standard” selections, there are selections for:
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• KYZ
• KYZ*2
• KYZ*10
These are typically used to create integer multiples of a “User Selected Test K Value”.
6. Total Usage Units:

“Total Usage Units” define the value of the first digit to the left of the decimal with regard to the energy
register. If there is no decimal in your energy register, “Total Usage Units” defines the value of the far
right hand digit.
Example 1:
Energy Register Format: XXXXXX
The far right hand digit is worth 1K.
Example 2:
Energy Register Format: XXXXX.X
7. Demand Units:
“Demand Units” defines the value of the first digit to the left of the decimal with regard to the demand
register.
Example:
Demand Units: 1K
Demand Register Format: XXX.XX
If you will not be using a demand register, set the “Demand Units” equal to the “Total Usage
Units”.
8. “Test K and KYZ”:
The “Test K and KYZ” field defines:
• The pulse weight for the Test LED.
• The pulse weight for the KYZ output in secondary terms.
9. KYZ Units:
If the “Scaling Type” is secondary, the value in the “KYZ Units” field will match the value in the “Test K
and KYZ” field. This value defines the KYZ pulse output in secondary terms. If the “Scaling Type” is
primary, the value in the “KYZ Units” field will define the KYZ pulse output in primary terms.
10. Phase Active: Once you have finished configuring the “Alternate Scaling” screen, select “Standard
Scaling” at the bottom of the screen. The “Standard Scaling” screen will appear.
Phase Active: These fields are used to specify if the metered quantity is to be a three phase (all) or a
single phase measurement, and if single phase, which phase. Use the down arrow to make a selection.
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Important!
The selection of the energy register format or the demand register format on the “Register Display”
screen may cause the “Test K and KYZ” value on the “Measured Quantity” screen to be altered.
MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

Pulse Multiplier = [(Recorder Units) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)] ÷ 1,000
MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

Pulse Multiplier = (Recorder Units) ÷ 1,000
MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

Meter Multiplier = [(Total Usage Units) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)] ÷ 1,000
MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

Meter Multiplier = (Total Usage Units) ÷ 1,000
Existing Users:
Existing users are customers who have created programming files using revisions of WinMarkv prior to
6.0. The “Measured Quantity” section was configured using “Standard Scaling”. With regard to “Alternate
Scaling”, existing customers will generally fall into one of the following categories:
1. The customer converts none, some, or all of the existing programming files to “Alternate Scaling”. The
customer may use “Alternate Scaling” or “Standard Scaling” on future programming files.
2. The customer does not convert any programming files to “Alternate Scaling” and does not use
“Alternate Scaling” in the future.
Install WinMarkv software revision 6.0 or later. When you first run the WinMarkv software, the following
screen will appear. Select “Yes”.
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Meter Customize:
You can access the “Meter Customize” screen as follows:
1. Select “System” from the main menu of the MARK-V software.
2. Select “Meter Customize”.
The following screen will appear:
The “Default Scaling Edit Page” section on the “Meter Customize” screen provides you with two choices:
• Standard Scaling
• Alternate Scaling
Programming Files Created Using an Earlier Revision Than WinMarkv 6.0:
All of the programming files were created using “Standard Scaling” for the “Measured Quantity” section.
After you install WinMarkv 6.0, the programming files can be left in “Standard Scaling” or converted to
“Alternate Scaling”.
Standard Scaling: All programming files that are left in “Standard Scaling” will always appear in
“Standard Scaling” mode regardless of the configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen.
Alternate Scaling: All programming files that have been converted to “Alternate Scaling” mode are
affected by the configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen. If “Standard Scaling” is selected, the
programming file will appear in “Standard Scaling” mode. If “Alternate Scaling” is selected, the
programming file will appear in “Alternate Scaling” mode.
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Programming Files Created Using WinMarkv 6.0 or Later:
All programming files that have been created using WinMarkv 6.0 or later are affected by the
configuration of the “Meter Customize” screen. If “Standard Scaling” is selected, the programming file will
appear in “Standard Scaling” mode. If “Alternate Scaling” is selected, the programming file will appear in
“Alternate Scaling” mode.
Existing Customers: Customers Who Convert Some or All Programming Files to

“Alternate Scaling”:
This section discusses converting programming files that were created using an earlier revision than
WinMarkv 6.0. The customer converts some or all of the programming files to “Alternate Scaling”. The
customer may use “Alternate Scaling” or “Standard Scaling” on future programming files.
Converting a 4 Channel MARK-V Programming File to “Alternate Scaling”:
Open an existing four channel programming file (that was configured using “Standard Scaling”) and
select “Measured Quantity” from the left hand side of the screen.
The “Measured Quantity” screen in “Standard Scaling” mode will appear.
Select “Alternate Scaling” at the bottom of the screen.

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Enter the PT Ratio and CT Ratio if you used “Primary Scaling” for any of the channels on the “Standard
Scaling” screen.
Recorder/Register Scaling:
Make your selections based on the configuration of the “Standard Scaling” screen. If a recorder or
register was scaled in primary terms, select “Primary”. If a recorder or register was scaled in secondary
terms, select “Secondary”. Select “Ok” when you are finished. The “Alternate Scaling” screen will appear.
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Verify that the “Units” are correct on the “Alternate Scaling” screen. If the meter has firmware revision
5.22 or later, select the “For Use With Firmware Rev 5.22 and Above” box at the bottom of the screen.
Save the programming file to retain the values on the “Alternate Scaling” screen.
Converting an 8 Channel MARK-V Meter to Alternate Scaling:

Open an existing eight channel programming file (that was configured using “Standard Scaling”) and
select “Measured Quantity” from the left hand side of the screen. The “Measured Quantity” screen in
“Standard Scaling” mode will appear.
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Select “Alternate Scaling” at the bottom of the screen. The following screen will appear:
Enter the PT Ratio and CT Ratio if you used “Primary Scaling” for any of the channels on the “Standard
Scaling” screen.
Scaling Type:
Make your selections based on the configuration of the “Standard Scaling” screen. If a channel was
scaled in primary terms, select “Primary”. If a channel was scaled in secondary terms, select
“Secondary”. Select “Ok” when you are finished.
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The “Alternate Scaling” screen will appear.
Verify that the “Units” are correct. If the meter has firmware revision 5.22 or later, select the “For Use
With Firmware Rev 5.22 and Above” box at the bottom of the screen. Save the programming file to retain
the values on the “Alternate Scaling” screen.
Existing Customers: Customers Who Do Not Convert Any Existing Programming Files to
“Alternate Scaling”:
This customer does not convert any programming files to “Alternate Scaling” and does not use “Alternate
Scaling” in the future. After you install WinMarkv revision 6.0 or later, make sure that “Standard Scaling”
is selected at the bottom of the “Meter Customize” screen. You can continue to use the “Standard
Scaling” method to configure the “Measured Quantity” section of a programming file.
6.4.3 Measured Quantity: Standard Scaling – 4 Channel Meters

“Standard Scaling” must be used by customers who are using WinMarkv prior to revision 6.0. “Standard
Scaling” can also be used by customers who are using WinMarkv 6.0 or later.
Measured Quantity:
These fields are used to select which basic electrical units are to be measured by the meter such as Wh,
VARh, VAh, Qh, Vh, and Ah. The quantities that you select do not affect the availability of the
“Instantaneous Registers” or “Real Time SCADA” values. Energy, Demand, TOU and many other
register readings are created from these four quantities. Make your selection by selecting the down
arrow and choosing which quantity you want to measure. On four channel meters, only three phase
values can be measured. On eight channel meters, three phase or individual phase values can be
measured. There is no limitation to the combination or order of the selections in the four fields. If the
“Interval Recorder” feature is to be used, be sure to place the metered quantity in the field that
corresponds to recorder channels 1 thru 4 following the custom of your utility. Recorder channel
assignments also specify the KYZ relay output assignments for channels 1 through 4. A specific metered
quantity can be chosen more than once allowing greater flexibility in scaling in later fields. The external
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quantities refer to pulses that are received by the MARK-V meter from other metering devices and
can be stored in a channel of mass memory independent of any other metered quantities. The MARK-V
meter must have the “N” or “P” option to be able to receive pulses from an external device.
Recorder Ke Value:
This field is used to enter the scale constant (Ke) for the “Interval Recorder” and the KYZ relays. The
value that is entered into the Recorder Ke field defines the value of a pulse stored in load profile of the
meter and also the value of a pulse produced by the KYZ output from the meter. Different values can be
used for each metered quantity. The Ke value is in units of Wh, VARh, Volth, etc. The meter will accept a
wide range of Ke values and will use the actual number entered to the resolution given, not just an
approximation. With regard to the recorder, the maximum number of pulses that can be recorded per
interval is 8,191, when status codes are used. Make sure that the “Recorder Ke” that you enter is not so
small that you exceed the “maximum number of pulses” for an interval.
Type 1 Recording: This type of recording produces no “Interval Recorder Status Codes”. The
maximum number of pulses per interval is 65,535.
Type 2 Recording: This type of recording produces “Interval Recorder Status Codes”. The maximum
number of pulses per interval is 8,191.
The choices above can be found on the “Interval Recorder” screen of a programming file (see screen
below).
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Example:
• 3,600 Watts
• 30 Minute Intervals
• Recorder Ke = .1
• (3,600) ÷ (.1) = 36,000 Pulses Per Hour
18,000 pulses would be produced in a 30 minute interval. This would exceed the threshold for “Type 2
“recording.
This would not exceed the threshold for “Type 1” recording. Once the threshold is reached during an
interval, the “count” will start over at zero and continue incrementing in a “normal fashion”. You may see
an interval with a small number of “pulse counts” relative to the other intervals. As a suggestion, you may
want to select “Recorder Overflow” in the “Power Quality” section of a programming file. You could view
the “Event Log” to determine if a “Recorder Overflow” occurred in any of the intervals.
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The Ke value is with respect to a 3 wire, Form C relay output. Each time the relay changes state, the
meter has measured a unit of energy equal to the Ke value. Terms such as Kh and equivalent disk
revolutions do not apply with the MARK-V. The Ke value is determined from Equation 1 below, keeping in
mind that Ke is a secondary pulse value for the meter itself and that PKe is the primary pulse value when
the meter is used with instrument transformers. A typical PKe might be 1 MWh per pulse or 10 kWh per
pulse. Be sure to select each recorder channel that you want enabled on the “Interval Recorder” screen.
• Equation 1: Ke = PKe ÷ (CTR) X (PTR)
• Equation 2: PKe = (Ke) X (CTR) X (PTR)
Register K Value:
This field is used to enter the scale constant (Register K) for the register display and Test LED. The
Register K value defines the base value of a pulse measured on the A/D board. The pulse is sent to the
register board of the MARK-V. The Register K value also defines the value of a pulse produced by the
Test LED. Different values can be used for each metered quantity. The K value is in units of Watthours,
VARhours, Volthours, etc. The meter will use the actual number entered to the resolution given, not just
an approximation.
You must decide on which of the many possible ways the registers are to be configured:
• Secondary kWh with the (CT Ratio x PT Ratio) as a multiplier.
• Directly in MWh.
• kWh with a multiplier of 100, or some other multiplier
You must also decide on the unit value of the far right hand digit of the register, for example, will
it be:
• 1 MWh
• 10 kWh
• 1 kWh
• 100 Wh or some other value
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The value of the far right hand digit is set with Equation 3 or 4 below, based on whether the
instrument transformers are to be included in the reading or used as a multiplier. Keep in mind that the
Register K is also the Test Led constant for that measured quantity, so Register K values of 0.1 – 2 are
the most desirable.
Be sure to check the number of months for register rollover when picking these values. Use equations 5
– 8 (below) to calculate rollover. The “Total Usage Register Multiplier” is a value ranging from 1 – 65,535
that is used with the Register K value to establish the value of the far right hand digit, and is typically 1,
10, 100, 1,000, or 10,000.
Important!
The “Total Usage Register Multiplier” and the “Demand Register Multiplier” do not have to be
whole/integer numbers. For example, the “Total Usage Register Multiplier” can be a value such as
555.556. These values can range from .001 to 65,535. You must have the following revisions of software
and firmware for the above statement to be true:
• WinMarkv Software Revision 3.60 or later
• MARK-V Register EPROM 5.22 or later
If you have prior revisions for the software and Register EPROM than listed above, both the “Total Usage
Register Multiplier” and the “Demand Register Multiplier” must be a whole/integer number ranging from 1
to 65,535. You must satisfy the revision requirements for both the software and Register EPROM to
allow the decimal/floating point number to be used in the Total Usage/Demand Register Multiplier field.
Secondary Scaling For Energy Registers: Four Channel Meters

• Equation 3: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• Actual Measurement Reading = (Energy Register Read) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)
Example:
In this example, we will use a Register K value of 1.8. This is a practice used by many utilities to retain
familiar values used with three element electromechanical meters. We will also use a value of 1,000
(1kWh) for the Far Right Hand Digit.
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• 1,000 = (1.8) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• 1,000 ÷ 1.8 = 555.556
• Register K = 1.8
• Total Use Register Multiplier = 555.556
In this example, the meter will be displaying kWh in secondary terms. The CT/PT ratios are not being
applied/used by the meter in any way. The energy read on the display must be multiplied by the CT/PT
ratios to obtain primary values.
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Important!
The software may adjust the “Total Usage Register Multiplier” that is entered to provide the greatest
accuracy.
Example:
You enter a value of 555.555 in the “Total Use Register Multiplier” field. When you exit the “Measured
Quantities” screen, the software will examine the value in the “Total Usage Register Field” and may
slightly adjust the value to provide the greatest degree of accuracy. When you re-enter the screen, you
may see a “Total Usage Register Value” that has been slightly modified. In the example above, the value
of 555.555 was adjusted to 555.556 by the software. The software uses the combination of the “Register
K” and the “Total Usage Register Multiplier” to determine if the required level of accuracy/resolution is
met.
Primary Scaling For Energy Registers: Four Channel Meters

• Equation 4: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (CTR) X
(PTR).
• Actual Measurement Reading = Energy Register Read
Example:
In this example, the energy read on the meter display will include the CT/PT ratios. There will no need to
multiply the energy read by the CT/PT ratios to obtain primary values.
• Far Right Hand Digit = 1,000,000
• CT/PT Ratio = 80,000
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (CTR) X (PTR)
• 1,000,000 = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (80,000)
• Register K = 1.8.
• 1,000,000 = (1.8) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (80,000)
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• Total Usage Register Multiplier = 6.94445
The “Total Usage Register Multiplier” can be a value ranging from .001 to 65,535. It does not have
to be an integer/whole number.
Example:
In this example, the energy read on the meter display will include the CT/PT ratios. The Far Right Hand
Digit will be equal to 1 kWh. The customer wants to multiply the energy read by 1,000 to obtain the
primary kWh read.
• Far Right Hand Digit = 1,000
• This value is further modified by a value of 1,000 to allow the customer to multiply the energy read by
1,000.
• Far Right Hand Digit = (1,000) X (1,000) = 1,000,000
• 1,000,000 = (1.2) X (35,000) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• Total Usage Register Multiplier = 23.8096
The customer would multiply the energy register read by a value of 1,000 to obtain primary kWh.
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• Equation 5: Registration Per Month (at Full Load) For “Secondary Scaling” = (Secondary Full Load
Watts x 720) ÷ [ (Register K) X (Total Usage Multiplier)]
• Equation 6: Registration Per Month (at Full Load) For “Primary Scaling” = (Primary Full Load Watts x
720) ÷ [ (Register K) X (Total Usage Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)]
• Equation 7: Months to Rollover = 100,000 ÷ Registration Per Month (5 dial registers)
• Equation 8: Months to Rollover = 1,000,000 ÷ Registration Per Month (6 dial registers)
Demand Displays:
Demand registers are scaled in a similar manner, except they usually include a decimal point. You must
decide on the value of the far right hand digit. For example, will it be:
• 1kW
• .1kW
• .01 kW or some other value.
An XXX.XX kW demand display reads out in kW, but the value of the far right hand digit is in units of .01
kW, or 10 watts.
The value of the far right hand digit is based on the “Register K” and the “Demand Register Multiplier”.
Use Equations 9 and 10 below to calculate. In addition to selecting the number of digits of the demand
register, you must also select the placement of the decimal point. The placement of the decimal point of
the demand register does not affect scaling. The placement of the decimal point only affects the format
of the demand register. The “Demand Register Multiplier” is a value ranging from 1 to 65,535. It is used
with the “Register K” value to establish the value of the far right hand digit, and is typically 1, 10, or 100.
Important!
whole/integer numbers. For example, the Total Use Register Multiplier can be a value such as 555.556.
These values can range from .001 to 65,535.
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You must have the following revisions for the above statement to be true:
• WinMarkv Revision 3.60 or later
• Register EPROM 5.22 or later
If you have prior revisions for the software and Register EPROM than listed above, the “Total Usage
Register Multiplier” and “Demand Register Multiplier” must be a whole/integer number ranging from 1 to
65,535. You must satisfy the revision requirements for both the software and Register EPROM to allow
the decimal/floating point number to be used.
Secondary Scaling For Demand Registers: Four Channel Meters

Equation 9: This equation applies to secondary scaling of the Demand Register.
Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier)
The “Demand Register Multiplier” does not have to be a whole/integer number. For example, the
“Demand Register Multiplier” can be a value such as 5.55556. This value can range from .001 to 65,535.
Actual Measurement Reading = (Demand Register Read) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio )
Example:
familiar values used with three element electromechanical meters. We will also use a value of 10
(.01kW) for the Far Right Hand Digit.
Demand Format: XXX.XX
With this type of a demand format, the digit to the left of the decimal is worth 1,000 (1kW). As we
proceed to the right, the place value is divided by 10. The digit to the immediate right of the decimal is
worth 100. The far right hand digit is worth 10.
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier)
• 10 = (1.8) X (Demand Register Multiplier)
• 10 ÷ 1.8 = 5.55556
• Demand Register Multiplier = 5.55556
The meter will be displaying kW in secondary terms. The CT/PT ratios are not being applied/ used by the
meter in any way. The demand register read on the meter display must be multiplied by the CT/PT ratio
to obtain primary values.
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Primary Scaling For Demand Registers: Four Channel Meters

Equation 10:
Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)
Actual Measurement Reading = Demand Register Read
Example:
In this example, the demand register read will include the CT/PT ratios. There will no need to multiply the
demand read by the CT/PT ratios to obtain primary values.
Far Right Hand Digit = 10,000
Demand Format = XXX.XX
The digit to the left of the decimal in this example will be worth 1 MW. As we proceed to the right, the
place value is divided by 10.
The digit to the immediate right of the decimal is worth 100,000. The far right hand digit is worth 10,000
(10 kW).
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (CTR) X (PTR)
• 10,000 = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (20,000)
• Register K = (.5).
• 10,000 = (.5) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (20,000)
• Demand Register Multiplier = 1
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Measured Quantities: Standard Scaling – 8 Channel Meters
Measured Quantities:
These fields are used to select which basic electrical units are to be measured by the meter such as Wh,
VARh, VAh, Qh, Vh, and Ah. Energy, Demand, TOU and many other register readings are created from
these eight quantities. Make your selection by selecting the down arrow and choosing which quantity you
want to measure. There is no limitation to the combination or order of the selections in the eight fields.
However, if the “Interval Recorder” feature is to be used, be sure to place the metered quantity in the field
that corresponds to recorder channels 1 thru 8 following the custom of your utility. Recorder channel
assignments also specify the KYZ relay output assignments for channels 1 through 4. A specific metered
quantity can be chosen more than once allowing greater flexibility in scaling in later fields. The external
quantities refer to pulses that are received by the MARK-V meter from other metering devices and can be
stored in a channel of mass memory independently of any other metered quantities. The MARK-V meter
must have the “N” or “P” option to be able to receive pulses from an external device.
KYZ outputs and TOU registers are only available on channels 1-4 of the eight-channel meter.
Phase Active:
These fields are used to specify if the metered quantity in the previous column is to be a three phase (all)
or a single phase measurement, and if single phase, which phase. Use the down arrow to make a
selection.
Reg./ Rec. K Value:
For each channel, the K value sets the pulse weight for:
• KYZ Relay Outputs
• Test LED
• Interval Recorder
• Far Right Hand Digit of the Register Displays
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A Recorder Multiplier and Register Multiplier are available to further modify the “Interval Recorder”
value and the “Far Right Hand Digit” value on the meter display. These multipliers do not affect the KYZ
or the Test LED pulse weight. “K” values can be different for each metered quantity. The “K” value is in
units of Whrs, VARhrs, Volthrs, etc. The meter will accept a wide range of “K” values and will use the
actual number entered, not just an approximation. The “K” value is with respect to a 3 wire, Form C relay
output. Each time the relay changes state, the meter has measured a unit of energy equal to the “K”
value.
Recorder Multiplier:
This field is used to specify a multiplier so that the value of each recorder pulse can be different than the
“K” value. The “K” value sets the basic pulse value for each of the eight channels in the meter, which
establishes the value of the:
• KYZ Outputs
• Test LED Pulse
• Far Right Hand Digit of the Energy and Demand Registers
• Pulse Weight For Each Load Profile Channel
The “Total Use Register Multiplier” is a value used in conjunction with the “K” value so that the “Far Right
Hand Digit” of an Energy Register can be different than the “K” value. The four channel version of the
MARK-V starts out with separate “K” values for the register and the recorder and includes a Register
Multiplier (no Recorder Multiplier), while the eight channel version starts out with one “K” value but
includes a “Register Multiplier” and a “Recorder Multiplier”. The end result is the same. The register can
be scaled differently than the recorder.
Load Profile Recorder Pulse Value = (Recorder K) X (Recorder Multiplier)
Total Use Register Multiplier: You must decide on which of the many possible ways the registers are
to be read:
Secondary Scaling: kWh with the (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio) as a multiplier.
Primary Scaling: Direct Read
You must decide on the value of the far right hand digit of the energy register, will it be:
• 1 MWh
• 10 kWh
• 1 kWh
• 100 Wh, or some other value.
The value of the far right hand digit is set with Equation 1 or 2 below based on whether the instrument
transformers are to be included in the reading or used as a multiplier. Keep in mind that the “Register K”
is also the Test LED constant for a measured quantity, so “Register K” values of 0.1 to 2 are the most
desirable. Be sure to check the number of months for register rollover when picking these values. Use
equations 3 to 6 below to calculate rollover.
The “Total Usage Register Multiplier” is a value ranging from 1 to 65,535 that is used with the “Register
K” value to establish the value of the far right hand digit for Energy and Demand registers, and is typically
1, 10, 100, 1000, or 10,000.
The Total Use Register Multiplier does not have to be a whole/integer number. For example, the Total
Use Register Multiplier can be a value such as 555.556. This value can range from .001 to 65,535.
Important!
• WinMarkv Revision 3.60 or Later
• Register EPROM 5.22 or Later
If you have prior revisions for the software and/or Register EPROM than listed above, the Total Usage
Register Multiplier and Demand Register Multiplier must be a whole/integer number ranging from 1 to
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Secondary Scaling For Energy Registers: Eight Channel Meters

• Equation 1: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• Actual Measurement Reading = (Energy Register Read) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)
Example:
familiar values used with three element electromechanical meters. We will also use a value of 1,000 (1
kWh) for the Far Right Hand Digit.
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• 1,000 = 1.8 X (Total Usage Register Multiplier)
• 1,000 ÷ 1.8 = 555.556
In this example, the meter will be displaying kWhrs in secondary terms. The CT/PT ratios are not being
applied/ used by the meter in any way. The energy read on the display must be multiplied by the CT/PT
ratios to obtain primary values.
Primary Scaling For Energy Registers: Eight Channel Meters

• Equation 2: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X
(PT Ratio).
• Actual Measurement Reading = Energy Register Read
Example:
In this example, the energy read on the display of the meter will include the CT/PT ratios. There will be
no need to multiply the energy read by the CT/PT ratios to obtain primary values.
• Far Right Hand Digit = 1,000,000
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• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)
• 1,000,000 = (Register K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (80,000)
• Register K = 1.8.
• 1,000,000 = (1.8) X (Total Use Register Multiplier) X (80,000)
• Equation 3: Registration Per Month at Full Load (Secondary Scaling) = (Secondary Full Load Watts
X 720) ÷ [( Reg K) X (Total Use Register Multiplier)]
• Equation 4: Registration Per Month at Full Load (Primary Scaling) = (Primary Full Load Watts X
720) ÷ [( Reg K) X (Total Usage Register Multiplier) X (CTR) X (PTR)]
• Equation 5: Months to Rollover = 100,000 ÷ Registration per Month (5-dial registers)
• Equation 6: Months to Rollover = 1,000,000 ÷ Registration per Month (6-dial registers)
Demand Register Multiplier:

Demand Registers are scaled in a similar manner except that they usually include a decimal point. You
must decide on the value of the far right hand digit:
• 1kW
• .1 kW
• .01 kW, or some other value.
For example, an XXX.XX kW demand display reads out in kW, but the value of the far right hand digit is
in units of .01 kW, or 10 watts. The value of the far right hand digit is based on the Register K and the
Demand Register Multiplier. Use Equations 7 and 8 below to calculate. In addition to selecting the
number of digits of the demand display, you must also select the placement of the decimal point (register
format).
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Selecting the “Register Format” does nothing more than select the placement of the decimal point.
No scaling is accomplished and no internal multipliers are set. The “Demand Register Multiplier” is a
value ranging from 1 to 65,535. This value is used with the Register K value to establish the value of the
far right hand digit, and is typically 1, 10, or 100. Typically, the value of the far right hand digit for a
“Demand Register” is smaller in value than the far right hand digit of the “Energy Register”. This will
cause the (Register K) X (Demand Register) value to be smaller than that of the “Energy Register”.
If you will be using a “Demand Register”, perform the calculations for the “Demand Register” prior to the
“Energy Register” calculations.
Important!
555.556. These values can range from .001 to 65,535.
• WinMarkv Revision 3.60 or Later
• Register EPROM 5.22 or Later
If you have prior revisions for the software and/or Register EPROM than listed above, the “Total Usage
Register Multiplier” and “Demand Register Multiplier” must be a whole/integer number ranging from 1 to
Secondary Scaling For Demand Registers: Eight Channel Meters

• Equation 7: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier)
• Actual Measurement Reading = (Demand Register Reading) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio )
Example:
familiar values used with three element electromechanical meters. We will also use a value of 10 (.01
kW) for the Far Right Hand Digit.
Demand Format: XXX.XX
With this type of a demand format, the digit to the left of the decimal is worth 1,000 (1 kW). As we
proceed to the right, the place value is divided by 10. The digit to the immediate right of the decimal is
worth 100. The far right hand digit is worth 10.
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier)
• 10 = 1.8 X (Demand Register Multiplier)
• 10 ÷ 1.8 = 5.55556
• Demand Register Multiplier = 5.55556
The meter will be displaying kW in secondary terms. The CT/PT ratios are not being applied/ used by the
meter in any way. The demand read on the display must be multiplied by the CT/PT ratio to obtain
primary values.
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Primary Scaling For Demand Registers: Eight Channel Meters

• Equation 8: Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X (PT
Ratio)
• Actual Measurement Reading = Demand Register Read
Example:
In this example, the Demand Register Read will include the CT/PT ratios. There will no need to multiply
the Demand Register Read by the CT/PT ratios to obtain primary values.
The digit to the left of the decimal in this example will be worth 1 MW. As we proceed to the right, the
place value is divided by 10. The digit to the immediate right of the decimal is worth 100,000. The far
right hand digit is worth 10,000 (10 kW).
• Far Right Hand Digit = 10,000
• Demand Format – XXX.XX
• Far Right Hand Digit = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (CT Ratio) X (PT Ratio)
• 10,000 = (Register K) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (20,000)
• Register K = (.5).
• 10,000 = (.5) X (Demand Register Multiplier) X (20,000)
• Demand Register Multiplier = 1
The Demand Register Multiplier can be a value ranging from .001 to 65,535. It does not have to be an
integer/whole number. This value can range from .001 to 65,535.
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Important!
555.556. These values can range from .001 to 65,535.
• WinMarkv: Revision 3.60 or later
• Register EPROM: 5.22 or later
If you have prior revisions for the software and Register EPROM than listed above, the Total Use
Register Multiplier and Demand Register Multiplier must be a whole/integer number from 1 to 65,535.
You must satisfy the revision requirements for both the software and Register EPROM to allow the
decimal/floating point number to be used in the “Total Usage Register Multiplier” field.
Meters With Four or Eight Channel Recorders:

VAR Measurement Technique:
This field is used to select the measurement technique used to measure VARh. With "Time Delay", the
meter will measure VARh using the industry standard 90-degree phase shift method. With "RMS", the
meter will measure VARh using the RMS technique. Using the RMS method, the meter calculates
reactive quantities from VA measurements (VARs =√ VA2 – WATTS2), which are from RMS based
voltage and current measurements. Since RMS measurements are not frequency dependent, they are
correct with or without harmonics. As a result, the reactive quantities are correct with or without
harmonics as well. When harmonics are not present, phase shift and RMS will register the same. With
harmonics, RMS will give you more accurate registration. The RMS method is an option when you have
either a Form 6S, Form 9S, or Form 10S meter. This method is not an option when you are metering a 3
wire, 3-phase circuit using a Form 5 meter. You do not have individual phase voltages or phase currents
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in this type of a circuit. This does not allow you to measure Arithmetic VA, which prevents you from
using the RMS technique for VARs.
VAR Definition:
These fields are used to define both forward and reverse reactive power with regard to quadrants.
Quadrant:
1 = Reactive Power Delivered
2 = Reactive Power Delivered
3 = Reactive Power Received
4 = Reactive Power Received
Four Quadrant VAR Measurement:

The MARK-V meter can be ordered with the capability of measuring/recording reactive power in any
single quadrant. This feature requires that the meter have the “X” memory option. The “X” memory is an
extended memory (512K) that will provide 225 days of recording with eight channels enabled and an
interval length of 15 minutes.
Example Model Number:
EMS60X09H14SQT
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“X” Memory VAR Measurement Options :
Select the “Four Quadrant VAR” box to enable this feature. This can be found on the last page of the
“Measured Quantity” section of a programming file.
Select “Prev Page” to return to the first page of the “Measured Quantity” screen.
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By selecting the “Four Quadrant VAR” box, the individual quadrant VARs will now be available to you as
a “Measured Quantity”.
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6.4.4 Register Display:
This screen is used to build the list of “Registers” that are to be shown on the display of the meter. Select
“Add” at the bottom of the screen to enter the “Select Display Quantity” screen. The quantities that you
select to display are assigned two numbers. The first number to the left of the quantity on the above
screen is the order in which the registers will be shown on the display of the meter. This number is
independent of the DISP ID and does not have to match. On the screen above, the quantity in the first
row has the number 1 to the left of it and a DISP ID of 10. This means that this quantity will be the first
item to appear on the meter display and it will also have a DISP ID code of 10.
Select “Sort” to display the “Display IDs” in an ascending order. Select “Change” to show the selected
register on the “Select Display Quantity” screen.
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Select Display Quantity:
This screen is used to select the registers that you wish to display. Select the register that you wish to
show on the meter display from the “Register Display” list. For each quantity selected on the “Measured
Quantity” screen of a programming file, a list of nine registers will be available for display. The registers
include Total Usage and Demands for each measured quantity. In addition, the display list can include
ID Codes, Date & Time, Diagnostic Registers, Instantaneous Registers, Average Power Factor and Time
of Use Registers. “Wh Total Usage” must be selected if the “Wh Validation Register” is to be added as a
register. The data for average (not instantaneous) power factor displays are generated from Wh and VAh
measurements. If any of the forward average power factor displays are to be chosen, “Wh Forward” and
“VAh Forward” must be selected as “Measured Quantities”. If any of the reverse power factor displays are
additionally chosen, it is required to select “Wh Reverse” and “VAh Reverse” in order for the reverse
average power factor register to operate. For “TOU Registers” to be available, you must first enable the
“TOU Channel” which can be found in the “Time Of Usage” section of a programming file.
Coincident Demand:
Coin. W/Ch.: Select the “Coincident Demand Register” that you want to display from the list. This
feature works in the following way. You select a “Coincident Demand Register” from the list. You enter
into the “Coin. W/Ch.” field the quantity that you wish the selected quantity to be coincident with. This
value should be the channel number of the Maximum Demand Register that you want the “Coincident
Demand Register” to be associated with.
Example:
Measured Quantity 1: Forward Watts
Measured Quantity 2: Forward VARs
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You select “Coincident VAR Demand Forward” from the list.

You enter “1” into the “Coin. W/ Ch” field.
Both the “Max Watt Forward” register and the “Coincident VAR Forward” register will be displayed. The
“Max Watts Forward” register will display the highest demand that the meter measured since the time of
the last meter read (demand reset). The “Coincident VAR Forward Register” displays the measured “VAR
Demand” at the time the “Max Watt Demand” occurred.
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Display ID: This field specifies the two-digit “Display ID” code associated with each register that
will be seen on the meter display. Enter a two-digit number from 00 to 99. The numbers cannot be
duplicated. For example, if you assign a register a “Display ID” of 01 in the scroll mode, you cannot
assign another register display a “Display ID” of 01 in the alternate mode. The Display ID numbers
cannot be duplicated in any mode. Once a Display ID has been used, it cannot be used again in any
other display mode (scroll or alternate).
Display Mode: This specifies how each register is to be displayed. Using the pop-up window, you can
select “S” for scroll, “A” for alternate, “C” for communication or any combination.
S: The register will be shown in the automatic scroll display mode. This mode is sometimes referred to
as “Normal” by other meter manufacturers.
A: The register will be shown in the manually operated alternate display mode.
C: The register will be available for retrieval over any communications port for use by systems like MV-
90.
Important!
If you plan on using the Test Led on the face of the meter for testing purposes, or if you plan on manually
changing any values on the display by using the “Set” and “Adv” buttons on the face of the meter, make
sure that you do the following:
1. Determine what quantities that you will want to test from the Test LED. Make sure that you select at
least “A” for the “Display Mode”. This will enable you to freeze these registers on the display for the
purposes of testing from the Test LED.
2. If there are any registers that you want to be able to manually change, such as date or time, by using
the “Set” and “Advance” pushbuttons on the face of the meter, make sure that you select at least “A” for
the “Display Mode”. This will allow you to freeze the register and manually make your changes. A
register can only be frozen in the alternate mode. The “Test Mode” of the meter copies active registers to
temporary holding registers, activates the TLC switch, clears the active (test mode) registers, and
disables dial-out. All scrolling and alternate displays are available in test mode. There are no additional
test mode displays.
Display Format:
The display format is used to specify the format for each register. Using the pop-up screen, you can
select a 5 or 6-digit display and decimal placement as well as calendar and clock readout format. This
field does not affect any scaling but only how the data is to appear, such as the number of digits and if a
decimal is to be shown. Leave this field set at “Default” for “Instantaneous Registers”. The “Display
Format” for the Instantaneous Registers is automatically selected and cannot be altered by the user.
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Symbol K: This is used to activate the “K” symbol for any of the registers to indicate that the
register is scaled in kilo units as in kWh. The “K” symbol is for display purposes only and has no effect
on the scaling. The “K” symbol is not the same as the Ke or Reg. K values.
Self Read: The “Self Read” selection is used to designate the register for “Self Read” operation. A “Self
Read” register is essentially a snapshot of a normally advancing register taken at a specific time. A “Self
Read” register does not continuously update, but is only updated when the “Self Read” operation occurs.
The “Self Read” can be set for monthly, daily, or hourly operation. The operation of the “Self Read”
function is configured on the “Interval Recorder” screen. You must select a “Normal” incrementing
register for the “Self Read” register to work.
Self Read Example On Screen Above:

“Display ID” 01 is the normal register for “Wh forward”. “Display ID” 04 is the self-read register for “Wh
forward”.
Function Buttons at the Bottom of the Screen:
Add: Takes you to the”Select Display Quantity” screen. This screen allows you to select the quantity to
display and all the associated formatting choices.
Sort: Allows you to sort the register displays you have chosen in ascending order based on the Display
ID.
Delete: Allows you to delete any register that you have chosen.
Change: Allows you to change any setting for a register on the “Select Display Quantity” screen.
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6.4.5 Interval Recorder:
Recorder Enable: These fields are used to turn each recorder channel on and off. You can dedicate all
memory to one channel or distribute it over several channels. Memory is dedicated to a channel only if
that channel is selected by putting a check mark in the box next to it. The quantities that are recorded in
each channel are determined by the selections that you made on the “Measured Quantity” screen.
Channel 1 is “Measured Quantity 1” that you selected on the “Measured Quantity” screen. The value of a
pulse stored in a channel in the “Interval Recorder” is the value that you entered in the “Recorder Ke
“field on the “Measured Quantity” screen. The same pulse weight is also assigned to a pulse generated
from KYZ output 1.
Recorder Interval Setup: These fields allow you to determine the interval length and interval type of
recording.
Interval Length: This field is used to specify the interval length of the recorder in units of minutes and
can be different than the maximum demand interval. This number is typically 15 minutes but can be any
number evenly divisible into 60 from 1 to 60.
Interval Type: This field specifies Type 1 or Type 2 “Interval Recorder” operation. Type 2 is most
commonly used and is the proper selection if the meter is to be used with the MV-90 system. Type 2
specifies that the recorder data include status codes that can be decoded by the MV-90 system. A
limitation of Type 2 is that more than 8,191 pulses per recorder interval will overrun the recorder memory.
Type 1 will allow up to 65,535 pulses per interval to be recorded but includes no status codes. Status
codes can range from intervals with total power outage, intervals with partial power outages, interval time
correction and many others. This can be very helpful when trying to determine when certain events
occurred. Status codes can provide information about meter operation events such as someone
changing the time in the meter or system type of events like power outages. If the “Maximum Number of
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Pulses” in an interval is exceeded, the pulse count will start at zero again. This could produce an
interval with less pulse counts than normal. Selecting “Recorder Overflow” as an “Event” that will be
logged in the “Event Log” of the meter, will inform you when a “Recorder Overflow” occurred. You can
program the meter to “log” the event or “phone home” when this event occurs. The “Recorder Overflow”
event can be found on the last screen of the “Power Quality” section of a programming file.
Days of Capacity: This is a field that displays the number of days of capacity in the recorder based on
the number of recorder channels enabled and the recorder interval length specified. This is for display
purposes only and is not user changeable.
Self Read Settings: These fields allow you to determine the settings for the “Self Read” function. This
allows you to determine when the meter is to perform a “Self Read” operation: Monthly, Daily or Hourly.
The “Self Read” feature for monthly operation is typically used in billing applications where it is desired to
have the billing period end on the same day each month. When the “Self Read” occurs, readings are
copied from the normal (non “Self Read”) registers into the corresponding “Self Read” registers for later
collection. The “Self Read” feature for hourly operation is typically used for generation applications where
hourly readings are made. “Self Read” registers are available for regular energy and demand quantities.
They are not available for TOU Registers, ID, Time and Date, or Instantaneous Registers. Some
manufacturers refer to “Self Read” registers as “Freeze” registers.
Self Read with Demand Reset: Use this field to specify if the “Max Demand Register” is to be reset
with a “Self Read” operation. This will work with monthly, daily or hourly operation.
Self Read Mode: This field allows you to select whether you want the “Self Read” to occur on a
monthly, daily or hourly basis. If “hourly” is selected, the “Self Read” will occur at the top of every hour.
Day of the Month: When the “monthly” selection is made above, use this field to specify which day of
the month the “Self Read” is to occur. Enter the day as two digits. An entry of 31 ensures the last day of
every month.
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Time of the Day: When the “monthly” or “daily” selection is made above, use this field to specify
the time of the day that the “Self Read” will occur. Enter the time using military time.
6.4.6 Demand Operation: This screen allows you to enter the settings that will affect the demand
operation of the meter. The settings on this screen only affect the “Demand Registers” of the meter.
These settings have no affect on the Interval Recorder or its operation.
Interval Length: This field (in units of minutes) sets the demand interval for all “Demand Registers” and
is normally 15 minutes. It can be set to any value evenly divisible into 60 from 1 to 60. The “Demand
Registers” are synchronized to the top of the hour.
Number of Sub-Intervals: The setting in this field determines whether the “Demand Value” is
calculated using the “Fixed Block” or “Rolling Block” method. This field can be set to any value evenly
divisible into the interval length from 1 to 60. A value of 1 sets the interval to be a fixed block interval.
Any other value sets the number of sub-intervals and sets up a rolling block demand interval. For
example, if the demand interval field above is set for 15 minutes and the number of sub-intervals is set for
3, then the rolling block interval will consist of 15-minute intervals moving in time in five-minute steps.
Demand Deferral Time: This field is used to specify a period of time that the maximum demand
measurement is delayed after a power outage. Some rates call this a "cold load pickup delay" and are
common with some utilities. Enter the time in units of hours, minutes and seconds. Leaving the field with
all zeros turns off the delay and specifies that maximum demand is measured immediately upon power
up.
Reset Lockout Time: This field is used to specify a lock out time for the “Maximum Demand Reset”
pushbutton. Once the button is pressed, the “Maximum Demand Register” cannot be reset until this
amount of time has passed.
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Power Outage Deferral Time: This defines the amount of time that must pass with the meter de-
energized for the event to be classified as a power outage. When power is restored, “Demand Deferral
Time” is then applied at this point to delay the demand measurement. This field only defines the power
outage (amount of time) that must pass before Demand Deferral is implemented.
Test Mode Demand Interval Setup:
Test Mode Interval: The value entered into this field specifies the length of a Demand Interval while
the meter is in Test Mode. This setting is independent of the “Normal” mode Demand Interval Length.
This allows a demand test to be much shorter than if the meter was restricted to using the Normal
Demand Interval Length. The value entered into this field can be any value evenly divisible into 60 from
1 to 60.
Number of Test Mode Sub-Intervals: This field is used to make the Maximum Demand Interval be a
rolling block (sliding window) instead of a fixed block interval by specifying a number of sub-intervals.
This field can be set to any value evenly divisible into the interval length from 1 to 60. A value of 1 sets
the interval to be a fixed block interval. Any other value sets the number of sub-intervals and sets up a
rolling block demand interval. For example, if the demand interval field above is set for 15 minutes and
the number of sub-intervals is set for 3, then the rolling block interval will consist of 15-minute intervals
moving in time in five-minute steps.
6.4.7 Communications:
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Passwords:
Read Password 1: This field is used to specify the lowest level password. Password 1 allows only
data and other non-sensitive information to be retrieved from the meter. It does not allow programming.
If a utility allows a customer access to the billing meter, this is the password that should be provided.
11111111 is the default value supplied in the meter from the factory. To change the password in the
meter, enter the new password into the “Reading #1” field, then load the new programming file into the
meter. The password can be alphanumeric. The “Level One” password can be used to operate the
following functions:
Level One Password
Read Programming File
Configuration Backup
Read Meter Data
Vector Analysis
Wireless Module Check
Read Password #2: Use this field to specify password 2, which allows all the operations of password 1
but also allows access to low security operations such as Time Set and Demand Reset. The MV-90
system typically uses this password. 22222222 is the default value supplied in the meter from the
factory. To change the password in the meter, enter the new password into the “Reading #2” field, then
load the new programming file into the meter. The password can be alphanumeric.
Level Two Password
Read Meter Data
Vector Analysis
Diagnostics
Reset Demand
Set Meter Clock
Input/Output Control
Programming Password (Password 3): This is the highest-level password and is required to
change the meter programming. Password 3 permits access to all operations allowed by passwords 1
and 2. The default password from the factory is 33333333. The password can be alphanumeric. To
change the password in the meter, enter the new password into the “Programming” field, then load the
new programming file into the meter. From then on, the new password will be required for programming.
In the case of being locked out of the meter at the time of programming because of a password
mismatch, you have the option of changing the password on the programming screen. When
communicating with a MARK-V meter through the telephone modem, you should always use the
highest level of password, regardless of the operation that is being performed. When
communicating with the meter through the modem, the first password that you use becomes the
password that will be used on all subsequent operations during that communication session,
regardless of what password you enter into the password field.
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Level Three Password
Read Meter Data
Vector Analysis
Diagnostics
Reset Demand
Reset Registers
Change Readings
Load Default Passwords
Set Meter Clock
Input/Output Control
Calibrate Meter
Wireless Module Activate
Password Change Allowed: This function allows you to select from one of four choices:
• None
• Level 1 Only
• Level 1+2 Only
• Level 1+2+3
The settings above apply to a separate “Change Passwords” function that can be found in the MARK-V
software under the “Meter” heading.
The “Change Passwords” function allows you to change passwords in the meter independently of
“Programming The Meter”.
Important!
When you program the meter, the passwords in the following fields will be downloaded to the meter
regardless of the settings of the “Password Change Allowed” field:
• Reading #1
• Reading #2
• Programming
Password Change Allowed:

None:
None of the passwords in the meter can be changed using the “Change Passwords” command.
Level 1 Only:
The “Reading #1” password in the meter can be changed using the “Change Passwords” command.
Level 1+2 Only:
The “Reading #1” and “Reading #2” passwords in the meter can be changed using the “Change
Passwords” command.
Level 1+2+3:
The “Reading #1”, “Reading #2” and “Programming” passwords can be changed using the “Change
Passwords” command.
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Password Change:
Change Allowed With:
This function allows you to select the “Level of Password Needed” for the “Password Change Allowed”
function to operate.
Same/Higher Password:
You must use the “Same Level” or “Higher Level” of password than the one that you are trying to change
for the “Password Change Allowed” function to work.
Higher Password:
You must use a “Higher Level” of password than the one that you are trying to change for the “Password
Change Allowed” function to work.
Level 3 Password:
You must use a “Level 3 Password” for the “Password Change Allowed” function to work.
The example below will more clearly illustrate how this function works. Listed below are the passwords
that the meter is currently programmed with.
• Reading #1: 44444444
• Reading #2: 55555555
• Programming: 66666666
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We want to change the level two password (55555555) in the meter using the “Change Passwords”
function in the MARK-V software. We want to use the “Same or Higher Level” of password to accomplish
this. The meter must be programmed with the following settings to allow a “Level Two” password change.
Password Change Allowed: We must select “Level 1+2 Only”.
Change Allowed With: We must select “Same/Higher Password”.
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1. Select the “Meter” heading at the top of the main menu.
2. Select “Load Default Passwords/Change Passwords”.
3. The following screen will appear by default.
We will be changing the “Level Two” password in the meter (55555555) to the following new password
(22222222).
The meter is currently programmed with the following passwords:
Reading #1: 44444444
Reading #2: 55555555
Programming: 66666666
The meter is also currently configured as follows:
Password Change Allowed: “Level 1+2 Only”.
Change Allowed With: “Same/Higher Password”.
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The meter is programmed to allow a “Level 1” or “Level 2” password change using the same or higher
level of password than the meter is currently programmed with. The screen below reflects this.
Log on Password: We are using the “Level Two” password that the meter is currently programmed
(55555555) with to operate the “Change Password” function.
Password Level: We want to change the “Level Two” password in the meter.
The new “Level Two Password” that we want to load into the meter is (22222222).
Select “Change” at the bottom of the screen to load the new password into the meter.
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Important! MV-90 Users
If you plan on using MV-90 to set the passwords in the meter, you must program the meter to allow this.
Example:
I want to change the Level 1 and Level 2 password in the meter using MV-90 using the “Same” or
“Higher” level of password.
The meter must be programmed as shown on the screen below with regard to the “Password Change”
section.
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Baud Rates:
Com Security:
This field is used to specify which password levels are accessible only through the 9-pin Test
Jack/Programming port on the meter face.
By programming, you can elect to have password access restricted so it will work only through the Test
Jack/ Programming port. Limiting certain password levels to this port (which requires removing the cover
for access) provides a hardware level of security beyond that of the software based passwords.
Password operations limited to only the Test Jack will not work using the modem, optocoupler or the
optional RS232 or RS485 port. You can select one of four levels of access as described below:
Off: With this selection, the security feature is turned off allowing any access by using the correct
password through any port.
Master Reset: With this selection, the “Master Reset” and the “Load Default Passwords” functions
cannot be used on the meter, except by removing the meter cover and connecting to the Test Jack port.
All operations permitted by Passwords 1, 2, and 3 such as Read Meter Data, Set Clock, and Program
Meter are still accessible through all other ports.
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Password #3: With this selection, the meter cannot be programmed unless you remove the meter
cover and connect to the Test Jack port. The “Reset Registers” and the “Load Default Passwords”
functions are still restricted to the Test Jack. All operations permitted by Passwords 1 and 2 such as
Read Meter Data and Set Clock are still accessible through all other ports.
Password #2 & 3: With this selection, all operations are restricted to the Test Jack port except a
password 1 operation, which is a Read Meter Data operation.
Test Jack: This field is used to specify the baud rate for both optical communications (optocoupler) and
the Test Jack port. The default setting is 9600 baud.
Option Port: This field is used to specify the data rate for the optional Register RS232 or Register
RS485 port used to retrieve register, recorder data, and program the meter.
If the meter is equipped with the “G” option (Register Ethernet Port), the “Option Port” must be set to
9600 baud for successful “Register Ethernet” communications to occur.
MARK-V “R” Option: Register RS232 Port
MARK-V “S” Option: Register RS485 Port
Address Mode:
Important!
Do not use this feature unless you have a specific application for its use. You would not use this feature
in a “typical application” of the MARK-V meter. This feature allows you to assign an address to a meter.
The address must be sent to the meter prior to sending the password for successful communications to
occur.
Enable Address Mode: This field is used to assign an address to a MARK-V meter that has the
following options:
MARK-V “R” Option: Register RS232 Port
MARK-V “S” Option: Register RS485 Port
Typical Application:
The Register RS485 “S” option can be used to connect several meters to an RS485 to RS232 converter.
The converter can be connected to an external modem. Each MARK-V meter is programmed with an
address. You call the external modem and then use the MARK-V software to send the address and
password to the meter that you want to communicate with.
Address: This field is used to specify the address of the optional Register RS232 or Register RS485
port. If the field is left empty, the meter serial number will automatically be used as the address. A
different address can be entered with up to eight numbers.
“R” Option: Register RS232 Port
“S” Option: Register RS485 Port
Telephone Modem:
Baud Rate:
This field is used to specify the “Baud Rate” for the optional internal telephone modem. Normally, this is
left at 2400 baud, since the modem is auto adjusting and will adjust itself to the “Baud Rate” of the calling
modem.
Important!
The setting in this field has no effect on meters equipped with the “L”, “J”, or UCOM options (digital
cellular modem).
Rings to Answer:
This sets the modem for the number of rings that it waits before it answers a call. If answer windows are
used, this sets the number of rings to answer only while in an answer window. Outside an answer
window, the modem will answer after 12 rings. If both “Answer Windows” are set to zero, you will have a
24-hour window. The meter will then answer on the number of rings specified in the “Rings to Answer”
field.
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Entering “0” in the field disables the answering capability of the meter.
Important!
The value entered in this field has no effect on meters equipped with the “L”,“J” or UCOM options (digital
cellular modem). A MARK-V meter equipped with a “Digital Cellular Modem” will typically answer on the
first ring.
Multi-Drop DTMF Address: This field is used to specify the address used for the meter in the multi-
drop mode. The address is a DTMF (touch tone) digit added to the phone number after a series of
commas. Enter a digit 1-9 as the address. If any digit 1-9 is entered in this field, the meter will not
respond until the DTMF digit is received. Enter zero to turn off the multi-drop feature, allowing the meter
to answer normally after the programmed number of rings to answer. This mode is used in applications
where it is desired to have more than one meter on one phone line but have access to any one meter at
any time. Up to nine meters can share one phone line. Each meter has its own modem and connects to
the phone line using only the standard two wires (tip and ring). All meters are wired in parallel. In this
mode, when the central station computer calls, all meters go off hook, and wait for the computer to send
an address in the form of a DTMF (touch tone) digit to specify which meter it intends to communicate
with. The addressed meter stays off hook, all other meters go back on hook. The computer and the
meter then begin the communications session. If the computer needs to contact another meter at the
same phone number, the computer must re-dial the phone number and repeat the process, this time
addressing the other meter. The “Multi-Drop DTMF Address” can be changed on the “Program the Meter”
screen at the time of programming.
Important! For the multi-drop feature to operate properly, the following conditions must
be met:
• All meters are programmed with the same number of rings to answer.
• The number of rings to answer is set at a low number (1 or 2) to minimize the number of commas in the
dial string.
• Each meter sharing the telephone line is programmed with a different multi-drop address.
• Disable “Off Hook Sensing” on all meters connected in a multi-drop configuration.
The “Off Hook Sensing” switches are located on the upper right hand side of the modem board.
The modem board is typically the fourth circuit board from the face of the meter.
There are two Dip Switches that are labeled “Off Hook Sense”. Position both switches in the “Off” position.
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• The “Multi-Drop” feature does not work with “L”,“J” or UCOM options (digital cellular modem)
MARK-V meters. Each “L” or “J” option MARK-V meter has a “different” phone number assigned to it.
The “Multi-Drop” feature only works with MARK-V meters that have the “T” option.
Answer Window #1 and #2: These fields are used to set up the answer window system. The meter
includes two answer windows. Each window is one hour long and can be at different times of the day or
one after the other giving one, two-hour window. Enter into the fields the start hour and minute in military
time. The window will close one hour later. Leaving the fields set at zeros will turn the answer system
off, giving you a 24-hour window. The setting of the “Rings To Answer” field determines when the meter
will answer (in the answer window). This applies whether you have two one-hour windows, one two-hour
window, or a 24-hour window. The meter will answer on the 12th ring when it is outside of the answer
window.
Dial Tone: This selects pulse or tone dialing, normally set for “T”.
Comm Responses:
Enable Packetized Response: This feature is used in situations where a “J” option meter is being
used as a gateway to communicate with other meters. One meter is equipped with the “J” and “S” option.
The other meters are equipped with the “S” option. Connect the “Register RS-485 Port” of the “S” option
meters to the “Register RS-485 Port” of the “J,S” option meter. Each meter is programmed with the
“Address Mode Enabled” and is assigned a unique address. The host end uses the IP address and
register port to create a path through the digital cellular modem. You select a certain meter by using the
address of the meter that you wish to communicate with.
If you are using “S” option meters, you must select the “Enable Packetized Response” box on the
“Communications” screen of a programming file for the meter that does not have the “J” option.
All meters need to have Register EPROM Revision 5.43 or later. Enabling this feature may be
helpful when connecting the RS485 “S” option port of a MARK-V meter to an external IP
addressable communications device.
Disable J Option: Selecting this box disables the “J” option of a MARK-V meter. A MARK-V meter with
the “J” option comes equipped with a digital cellular modem. The “Disable J Option” feature is only used
in situations where you are using a MARK-V meter with the “J” option as a gateway to communicate with
other MARK-V meters. If the meters that are connected to the “Gateway MARK-V Meter” have the “J”
option also, make sure that the “Disable J Option” box is selected for each meter that is connected to the
“Gateway” meter. Do not check the “Disable J Option” box for the “Gateway MARK-V Meter”.
Wireless Modem Options: This feature applies to MARK-V meters that are equipped with the “J” or
UCOM options. Please see Application Note 22A365 (J option) or 22A452 - 22A456 (UCOM
option) for a detailed description of this feature.
6.4.8 Dial Out Setup:

Event Log Dial Out Phone Numbers: These fields are used to enter the phone numbers for the
event recorder dial out feature. After an event that has been designated for dial out occurs, the meter will
wait for approximately 45 seconds then begin the call-out process. The meter will dial phone number #1
as the first attempt to report the event. If no answer, after a short delay, the meter will dial phone number
#2. If there is no answer, after a short delay, the meter will try phone number #1 again and if necessary,
#2 again. Each number is attempted four times, and if no contact is made, the meter will cease dialing
and log the event as a Dial Out Fail (if the Dial Out Fail event is enabled). If the “Dial Out” feature of the
event recorder is enabled for the Dial Out Fail event, then after approximately 45 seconds, the entire
process will repeat indefinitely until the dial out system is satisfied. This can be a potential problem
if the meter does not successfully communicate with the host. The meter will call
indefinitely until it successfully completes a call.
Important!
The meter does not consider the event to be reported unless contact is made with a host computer and
the “Event Log” of the meter is read.
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The “Event Log” must be enabled for this feature to work (see “Power Quality” screen below).
Select the “Dial Out” box for any event that you want to “Phone Home” on.
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Scheduled Dial Out: This is used with systems where the meters call the MV-90 central station
computer for data retrieval. This scheme is typically used in applications where the meter shares a line
with the customer phone and it is not desirable to have the customer phone ring due to the central station
calling the meter. The meter calls the central station. This feature works with both multi-drop and off-hook
sensing. Multidrop meters should have different dial out times to avoid interfering with each other when
attempting to dial out. “Off Hook Sensing” should be disabled on meters that are dialing out.
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MV-90 has the capability of writing the “Next Call Time” to the meter.
The “Next Call Time” is displayed in the “Call Time” fields.
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6.4.9 Vector Analysis:
Vector Analysis Settings:

This screen is used to configure the “Vector Analysis” feature in the MARK-V meter. Checking a box
enables the “Vector Analysis” test. You must select the “Overall Vector Analysis Enable” box to make the
“Vector Analysis” feature operational.
Overall Vector Analysis Enable: Selecting the box makes the “Vector Analysis” feature
operational. It is strongly recommended that this box be checked. This allows the user to view
the Vector Diagram. It gives information about Current, Voltage and Power Factor magnitudes and
Phase direction. The “Vector Analysis” function can be found under the “Meter” heading of the main
menu of the MARK-V software.
Important!
The “Overall Vector Analysis Enable” box must be selected to allow you to use the “Vector Analysis”
function on a meter.
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Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level: This field is used to specify the trip point level for the “Voltage
Magnitude” test. Any voltage magnitude below this value on any phase will trigger the vector analysis
alarm and appropriate “Potential” indicators on the display of the meter.
Potential Indicators
Example:
The meter is programmed with the following setting:
“Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level” = 80% of Full Scale
Meter Rated Voltage = 120
(.80) X (120) = 96
If the voltage drops below 96 volts on any phase for approximately 1 second, the “Potential Indicator” for
that phase will flash and will continue to flash until the voltage magnitude meets the required value (96
volts in this example). This is a “continual test” that is performed by the meter. Keep in mind that “Socket”
and “A-Base” type meters are typically powered from “A” phase potential and when the voltage drops
below 25% less than meter rated, the meter goes into a power down mode. Be sure to select a voltage
greater than 25% less than nominal, maybe 80% or greater. This does not apply to switchboard meters,
since they are powered from separate terminals. This field is effective for meter voltage ratings from 69
volts to 480 volts nominal. This test cannot be disabled since doing so would defeat the potential
indicators on the meter display compromising ANSI standard requirements.
Minimum Acceptable Current Level: This field is used to specify the trip point level for the “Current
Magnitude” test. Any “Current Magnitude” below this value on any phase will trigger the vector analysis
alarm and appropriate indicators on the display of the meter. Enter up to five digits in units of mA.
Acceptable Lead/Lag Power Factor Enable: This field is used to specify the trip point for the
“Power Factor” test. Any “Power Factor” less than this value on any phase will trigger the vector analysis
alarm and the appropriate indicators on the display of the meter. This test is applied between the voltage
and current inputs of each element. The meter compensates for the built-in phase shift of a 2 element
meter. Separate fields are provided for lag and lead power factors. Enter the “Power Factor” as two
digits to the right of the decimal. Be sure to use realistic values here.
Check Voltage Phase Angle Enable: Use this field to enable the test which checks for 120 degrees
between voltage inputs for Form 6, Form 9 and Form 10 meters. This test does not check phase rotation
just merely that at least two phases are 120 degrees apart (+/- 6 degrees) and if a third phase is present
that it is 240 degrees (+/- 6 degrees) from one of the others. In the case of Form 5 meters, the system
checks for both 60 degrees and 300 degrees between voltage inputs to handle both “ABC” and “CBA”
phase sequence. In the case of Form 8 meters, the system checks for both 90 degrees and 270 degrees
between voltage inputs to handle both “ABC” and “CBA” phase sequence.
Important!
When testing the meter using a single phase source, this test will continuously be triggered as an alarm.
Check For All Phases in Same Direction: Use this field to enable the test that checks if all phases are
in the same direction. This test compares the direction of each phase relative to the direction of the total
of all phases. In a three-element meter, if one phase is reverse of the other two, the alarm is triggered
even though the two that are in the same direction may be backwards. This test checks for relative
direction only and is a better choice than the next test if power can flow both directions, such as tie-point
and co-generation.
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Check For Only Forward Power: Use this field to enable a test that checks if the power of all
phases is registering in the forward direction. This test is more specific than the test above, however, this
requires that power be in the forward direction only and will trigger an alarm if power flow reverses. This
is appropriate for industrial billing applications but should not be used for tie-point or co-generation, since
power can routinely flow in reverse.
Indicator “F" Enabled for Vector Analysis Failure: This field is used to enable the "F" character
that is displayed at the quadrant indicator position if any “Vector Analysis” test that is enabled fails.
Indicator F
Indicator “F” Enabled for “Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level” Test: The “Indicator F” will be
shown on the meter display if the following two conditions exist:
1. The voltage magnitude does not meet the programmed threshold.
2. The “Integration Time For Alarm” is exceeded.
Example:
Meter Rated Voltage: 120
Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level: 80% of Full Scale
Integration Time For Alarm: 30 Seconds
a. The meter voltage dips to 95 volts.
If this condition lasts for approximately 1 second, the potential indicator for the affected phase will flash
until the voltage magnitude reaches the threshold. The “Indicator F” will not be shown on the display of
the meter at this time.
b. If the voltage magnitude remains below the threshold for a number of seconds that meets or exceeds
the value for “Integration Time For Alarm”, the “Indicator F” will be shown on the display.
The “Indicator F” can be cleared by:
1. Manual Demand Reset
2. “Reset Diagnostics” using the MARK-V software.
Integration Time For Alarm: This is the time in seconds that the measurements are to be averaged
over to filter out the effects of switching transients and normal system fluctuations. This is the time that
the condition must be present before the alarm is triggered. Enter a value from 1 - 99 seconds, 30
seconds is a realistic value.
Instantaneous Register Setup: The MARK-V meter has the capability to display “Instantaneous”
values.
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Register Display Screen:
The “Instantaneous” values can be displayed in either “Primary” or “Secondary” terms.

The “Instantaneous” values can be viewed/selected on the “Register Display” screen of a programming
file.
Primary Values: The meter measures all quantities in secondary terms.

For example, if the line to neutral voltage is 14,400 volts (primary) and you are using a Potential
Transformer with a ratio of 120, the meter will measure 120 volts. If you want the meter to display the
“Instantaneous” voltage magnitude in primary terms, enter the PT Ratio in the “PT Ratio” field. The meter
will use the value entered in the field as a multiplier for the measured volts.
Voltage Measured By Meter: 120
Value Entered In PT Ratio Field: 120
120 X 120 = 14,400
The “Instantaneous” value for volts would read 14.4 kV instead of 120.
Secondary Values: Secondary values are the values that the meter is measuring. These are typically
reduced values that are obtained by connecting to Potential Transformers and Current Transformers.
Typical values might be 120 volts and 5 Amps.
PT Ratio: Enter a value of 1 if you desire the “Instantaneous Registers” to be displayed in secondary
terms. If you desire the “Instantaneous Registers” to be displayed in Primary Terms, enter the PT ratio of
the potential transformers that the meter is connected to.
CT Ratio: Enter a value of 1 if you desire the “Instantaneous Registers” to be displayed in secondary
terms. If you desire the “Instantaneous Registers” to be displayed in primary terms, enter the CT ratio of
the current transformers that the meter is connected to.
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The values that you enter in the CT/PT fields affect all displayable “Instantaneous Register” values.
These values do not affect any other scaling of the meter. The “Register/Recorder K” values that you
entered on the “Measured Quantity” screen are not affected by the CT/PT values on this screen. Also,
the “Real Time” SCADA values from “Q” option meters are not affected by the CT/PT values on this
screen. A “Q” option MARK-V meter comes equipped with a SCADA port to provide “Real Time” values
as well as energy and demand reads. If you enter a value other than 1 in the CT/PT fields, the “Primary”
format/scaling is automatically selected for you as you can see on the screen above.
6.4.10 Power Quality:

The MARK-V meter comes equipped with a Power Quality monitoring and Event Recorder system. The
“Event Recorder” can log 256 events. The Event Recorder system is intended to record several
categories of events including:
• Power Quality Events
• Power Restoration
• Vector Analysis Events
• Diagnostic Events
• Meter Operation Events
Events under each of these categories can be individually enabled for recording in the Event Recorder
and if desired, can also trigger a dial out via the telephone modem. The phone numbers that the meter
dials are defined on the “Dial Out Setup” screen.
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After an event that has been designated for dial out occurs, the meter will wait for approximately 45
seconds.
The meter will dial “Phone #1” as the first attempt to report the event (EVENT LOG DIAL OUT).
If the meter does not receive a response from the host computer, the meter will dial “Phone #2” (if a
phone number is entered for Phone #2). If the meter does not receive a response from the host
computer, the meter will try “Phone #1” again and if necessary, “Phone #2” again. Each number is
attempted four times. If no contact is made, the meter will cease dialing and log the event as a “Dial Out
Fail” (if the Dial Out Fail event is enabled). If the “Dial Out” feature of the event recorder is enabled for the
Dial Out Fail event, then after approximately 45 seconds, the entire process will repeat indefinitely until
the dial out system is satisfied.
Important!
This can be a potential problem if the meter does not successfully communicate with the host. The meter
will call indefinitely until it successfully completes a call.
In just about all cases, do not select the “Dial Out” box for the “Dial Out Failure” function on the
“Diagnostic Events” screen.
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The information above describes the process the meter will use to report an event.
Important! The meter does not consider the event to be reported unless contact is made with a host
computer and the “Event Log” of the meter is read.
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Some of the events require additional programming to specify the duration of the event in cycles
followed by a magnitude to trigger a recording and another magnitude to trigger a dial out. Events per
phase are recorded where appropriate.
The Event Recorder can store up to 256 events in the order of occurrence. The memory is configured for
wrap around operation so that the oldest events will be overwritten first. The Event Recorder can be
retrieved using any communications ports including the telephone modem. The values that are recorded
in the Event Recorder such as “Voltage Sags” and “Voltage Swells” are RMS values. Absolute
maximums and minimums that occur during this time are not recorded. The “trigger point” for the
“Voltage Events” is determined by the settings in the following fields:
• Nominal Voltage
• Minimum Time For Event
• Magnitude To Log Event
The Power Quality category includes events such as “Breaker Operations”, “Voltage Sags”, ”Voltage
Swells” and “Power Outages”. Using the settings in the MARK-V programming file, these events are
specified by the number of cycles and voltage magnitude change to trigger the event recording. The
“Breaker Operation, Voltage Sag, Voltage Swell, and Power Outage” titles can be changed.
Select “Meter Customize” under the “System” heading on the main menu. A screen will appear allowing
you to enter the title of your choice for each of the four events mentioned previously.
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Power Quality Events:

• Breaker Operation
• Voltage Sag
• Voltage Swell
• Power Outage
• Important! The “Power Quality” events are voltage events. The “Breaker Operation”, Voltage Sag”,
and “Power Outage” events are three separate “voltage sag” type of events. The system works optimally
if the events are configured in an ascending fashion with regard to the settings in the “Minimum Time For
Event” field and configured in a descending fashion with regard to the settings in the “Magnitude To Log
Event” field.
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Nominal Voltage: This field allows the user to enter the nominal voltage at a metering point. The
meter will use this setting as the reference voltage to determine if any power quality events have
occurred. For example, if the nominal voltage at a particular site is 115 volts and you have the setting in
the “Breaker Operation Magnitude To Log Event” field set to (-10%), the meter will log the event if the
voltage dips to 103.5 volts or less, if this lasts for the predefined number of cycles in the “Minimum Time
For Event” field.
Breaker Operation:
Minimum Time For Event: This field specifies the minimum number of cycles to trigger a “Breaker
Operation” event recording and if desired, a dial-out. A voltage disturbance of less than this number of
cycles will be ignored. Enter the number of cycles into this field using up to three digits. A typical
configuration is for any event that lasts for 1 to 4 cycles. If the breaker event is not used, leave this field
blank.
Magnitude to Log Event: This field is used to specify the voltage magnitude to trigger a recording in
the event recorder. When the voltage drops below this level for at least the number of cycles specified
above, a “Breaker Operation” recording will be made. The voltage to trigger the recording of the event is
specified as a percent change from the “Nominal Voltage Rating Input”. Enter into the field the percent
change that will trigger the recording.
Magnitude To Report Via Modem: This field is used to specify the percent change from “Nominal
Voltage Rating Input” to trigger an event dial out. The magnitude is usually less voltage than the one
specified for a recording only.
Example:
• Nominal Voltage = 120
• Minimum Time For Event: 1 Cycle
• Magnitude To Log Event: -20% of Nominal Voltage
The “Voltage Threshold” will be:
(-.20) X (120) = (-24)
(120) – (24) = 96 Volts
In this example, if the voltage dips to 96 volts or less and the event lasts for at last 1 cycle, the “Voltage
Event” will be recorded in the “Event Log” as “Breaker Operation”.
Voltage Sag:
Minimum Time For Event: This field specifies the minimum number of cycles to trigger a “Voltage
Sag” event recording and if desired, a dial-out. Enter the number of cycles up to three digits. If the
“Voltage Sag” is not used, leave this field blank. A typical configuration is for any event that lasts
between 4 and 15 cycles.
Sag Magnitude to Log Event: This field is used to specify the voltage magnitude to trigger a
recording in the event recorder. When the voltage drops below this level for at least the number of cycles
specified above, a “Voltage Sag” recording will be made. The voltage to trigger the recording of the
event is specified as a percent change from the “Nominal Voltage Rating Input”. Enter into the field the
percent change that will trigger the recording.
Sag Magnitude to Report Via Modem: When the voltage drops below this level for at least the
number of cycles specified above, the meter will call out by modem to report the event. This magnitude
is usually less voltage than the one specified for a recording only.
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Example:
• Minimum Time For Event: 10 Cycles
(-.15) X (120) = (-18)
(120) – (18) = 102 Volts
In this example, if the voltage dips to 102 volts or less and the event lasts for at last 10 cycles, the
“Voltage Event” will be recorded in the “Event Log” as”Voltage Sag”.
Voltage Swell:
Swell Magnitude to Log Report: This field is used to specify the voltage magnitude to trigger a
recording in the event recorder. When the voltage rises above this level, a “Voltage Swell” recording will
be made. The voltage to trigger the recording of the event is specified as a percent change from the
“Nominal Voltage Rating Input”. The number of cycles that the event must last to be recorded is the
same as the setting for the “Minimum Time For Event” setting in the “Voltage Sag” section. This setting
applies to both “Voltage Sags” and “Voltage Swells”.
Swell Magnitude to Report Via Modem: This field is used to specify the voltage magnitude to
trigger an event dial out. When the voltage rises above this level for at least the number of cycles
specified, the meter will call out by modem to report the event. This magnitude is usually a higher voltage
than the one specified for a recording only. The voltage to trigger the reporting of the event is specified
as a percent change from the “Nominal Voltage Rating Input”. The number of cycles that the event must
last to be recorded is the same as the setting for the “Minimum Time For Event” setting in the “Voltage
Sag” section. This setting applies to both “Voltage Sags” and “Voltage Swells”.
Example:
• Minimum Time For Event: 10 Cycles (The “Minimum Time For Event” follows the “Voltage Sag” setting).
• Swell Magnitude To Log Report: +10% of Nominal Voltage
(.10) X (120) = (12)
(120) + (12) = 132 Volts
In this example, if the voltage swells to 132 volts or more and the event lasts for at last 10 cycles, the
“Voltage Event” will be recorded in the “Event Log” as a “Voltage Swell”.
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Power Outage:
Minimum Time For Event: This field specifies the minimum number of cycles to trigger a “Power
Outage” event recording and dial-out. Enter the number of cycles up to three digits. If the outage event
is not used, leave this field blank. The “Power Outage” is another voltage event that can be logged in the
“Event Log” of the meter. It is not triggered when the meter becomes de-energized. If the meter does
become de-energized, the “Event Log” will display the following: “Meter Power Turned Off”. This is
assuming that the “Power Failure” box is selected on the “Diagnostic Events” screen.
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Magnitude to Log Event: This field is used to specify the voltage magnitude to trigger a recording in
the event recorder. When the voltage drops below this level for at least the number of cycles specified
above, a “Power Outage” recording would be made. The voltage to trigger the recording of the event is
change that will trigger the recording.
Magnitude to Report Via Modem: When the voltage drops below this level for at least the number of
cycles specified above, the meter will call out by modem to report the event. This magnitude is usually
less voltage than the one specified for a recording only. The voltage to trigger the reporting of the event is
change that will trigger the dial out.
Example:
• Minimum Time For Event: 60 Cycles
(-.10) X (120) = (-12)
(120) – (12) = 108 Volts
In this example, if the voltage dips to 108 volts or less and the event lasts for at least 60 cycles, the
“Voltage Event” will be recorded in the “Event Log” as a “Power Outage”.
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Power Outage Dial-Out Timeout: This function only applies to MARK-V meters that have the
“B” option. The “B” option provides the meter with the capability of “phoning home” during an outage. An
outage is classified as a condition where the meter is de-energized. The “B” option meter comes
equipped with a lithium battery that will allow the meter to “phone home” during the outage. The number
of seconds that is entered into this field specifies the time that the meter will attempt to “phone home”.
The “phone home” attempt occurs when the meter becomes de-energized. The lithium battery that
powers up the meter for the “phone home” call has approximately 8 hours of “phone home” capability.
This is literally eight hours worth of “phone home” attempts. For example, if the value entered into this
field is set to 120 seconds, the meter could “phone home” 240 times (for separate events) using 2
minutes for each event. The phone number that the meter will call during the outage can be found/set on
the “Dial Out Setup” screen of a programming file. The phone numbers for the “Event Log Dial Out” are
used. The meter will try Phone #1 initially. If the meter is unsuccessful, the meter will try Phone #2. The
meter will attempt this sequence a total of four times. The limiting factor here is the value in seconds set
in the “Power Outage Dial Out Timeout” field. When the “Dial Out” time is exceeded, the meter will stop
trying to “phone home”. When power is restored to the meter, the meter will continue where it left off
during the outage. It will continue the “phone home” attempts until each phone number has been
attempted four times. The host computer must read the “Event Log” of the meter before the meter
considers the “Phone Home Attempt” successful.
Power Restoration: The “Power Outage” voltage event must be enabled for this feature to work.
Power Restoration Setup Minimum Time For Event: This is the time in seconds that the phase
voltage that was lost must be restored either to be logged as an event or for the meter to phone home to
report the restoration. The voltage magnitude that must occur is determined by the “Minimum Acceptable
Voltage Level” setting in the “Vector Analysis” section of a MARK-V programming file.
Important! The voltage magnitude that the meter references to determine when a “Power
Restoration” has occurred is not the “Nominal Voltage” value entered on the first window of the
“Power Quality” section of the meter. The voltage magnitude that the meter references can be
found in the “Vector Analysis” section of the programming file. The “Minimum Acceptable
Voltage Level” sets the voltage threshold to determine when a “Power Restoration” has occurred.
Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level: Uses the meter rated voltage as the reference voltage. For a
120 volt meter, it is 120 volts. The Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level is also used to trigger the potential
indicators on the meter display. If you enter a value of 80% for Minimum Acceptable Voltage Level for a
120 volt meter, the potential indicator/s will blink when the voltage magnitude reaches a value of less
than 96 volts for at least 1 second in this example. The meter will also log a “Power Restoration” event
when the voltage magnitude reaches a value of 96 volts or greater for at least 30 seconds in this
example.
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Vector Analysis Events:
• Phase Angle Between Voltages Out Of Limit
• Current Magnitude Below Limit
• Power Factor Out Of Limit
• Phase Not In Same Direction
• Power Flowing In Reverse Direction
The “Vector Analysis Events” on the screen below are the same events that can be found in the “Vector
Analysis” section of a programming file.
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Phase Angle Between Voltages Out Of Limit: This is the same test performed by the vector
analysis system, which checks the phase angle between the voltages. If the Log Event field is enabled,
an event recording will be made when the vector analysis system detects this condition (phase angle
between voltages out of limit). If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to
report the condition.
Current Magnitude Below Limit: This is the same test performed by the vector analysis system,
which checks if the magnitude of the “current” is below a minimum level programmed on the vector
analysis screen. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when the vector
analysis system detects this condition. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by
modem to report the condition.
Power Factor Out Of Limit: This is the same test performed by the vector analysis system which
checks if the “power factor” of any phase is beyond a limit programmed on the vector analysis screen. If
the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when the vector analysis system detects
this condition. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the
condition.
Phase Not In Same Direction: This is the same test performed by the vector analysis system, which
checks the direction of each phase relative to the direction of the total of all phases. In a three-element
meter, if one phase is reverse of the other two, the alarm is triggered even though the two phases that
are the same direction may be backwards. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be
made when the vector analysis system detects this condition. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter
will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
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Power Flowing In Reverse Direction: This is the same test performed by the vector analysis
system, which checks if all phases are registering in the forward direction. This test is more specific than
the test above, however, this requires that power be in the forward direction only and will trigger an alarm
if power flow reverses. This is appropriate for industrial billing applications but should not be used for tie-
point or co-generation since power can routinely flow in reverse. If the Log Event field is enabled, an
event recording will be made when the vector analysis system detects this condition. If the Dial Out field
is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Diagnostic Events:
Low Battery: The MARK-V meter tracks the time on carryover battery and if the time on carryover
exceeds the “Time on Carryover” limit programmed into the meter, the meter will set an internal flag. This
flag triggers a number of alarms including an indicator on the meter display (BATT) and a status code
(ERR_ALRT) via an interval recorder. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made
when the low battery flag is set. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial-out by modem to
EPROM Memory Failure: An internal system of the MARK-V meter checks the integrity of the
EPROM. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when a problem is detected.
If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial-out by modem to report the condition.
RAM Memory Failure: An internal system of the MARK-V meter checks the integrity of the RAM. If
the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when a problem is detected. If the Dial
Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial-out by modem to report the condition.
Register Watchdog Reset: A watchdog system in the MARK-V meter monitors the register
microprocessor and will reset the microprocessor if a problem is detected. If the Log Event field is
enabled, an event recording will be made when a problem is detected. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the
meter will also dial-out by modem to report the condition.
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A/D Watchdog Reset: A watchdog system in the MARK-V meter monitors the A/D
microprocessor and will reset the microprocessor if a problem is detected. If the Log Event field is
enabled, an event recording will be made when a problem is detected. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the
meter will also dial-out by modem to report the condition.
Communication Failure: A communication failure is defined as a premature end to a communications
session with a MARK-V meter due to corrupted data or the failure of the communications medium. A
communication failure is not logged as an event due to operator error such as an incorrect password
being used. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when a problem is
detected. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial-out by modem to report the condition.
Dial Out Failure: The event dial out system of the MARK-V meter is responsible for calling out to a host
computer to report any event that has the dial out feature enabled. The dial out and reporting process is
considered successful only if contact is made with the host computer and the host reads the Event Log of
the meter. When the dial out system is triggered due to an event and all attempts to report the event
have failed, a “Dial Out Failure” is recorded in the event recorder.
Power Failure: The Power Failure event is triggered when the meter power supply drops out of
operation due to loss of voltage on the power supply terminals. Switchboard and surface mount
switchboard meters have separate power supply terminals. The socket and A- base type meters are
typically powered from “A” phase voltage. If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be
made when the power supply drops out of operation. If the dial out field is enabled, the meter will also
dial out by modem to report the condition after the power supply is re-energized. When the power supply
is interrupted to the point where the Power Failure event is triggered, it is possible that other pending
events may be missed by the meter’s event recording system. Any measurements made by the meter
toward an event such as a voltage sag, that had not yet met the required number of cycles (before the
loss of voltage) and thus not yet recorded as an event, would be lost due to the powering down of the
meter. When reviewing the event log of the meter, keep in mind that when a “Power Fail Event” is
encountered, it is very possible that other events occurred at the same time but were missed.
Invalid Time or Date: The “Invalid Time or Date” event is triggered when the meter detects an invalid
time or date internal to the meter.
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Meter Operation Events:
Maximum Demand Reset: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when the
“Maximum Demand” is reset either by the reset mechanism on the meter cover or via a communications
port. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Recorder Data Retrieval: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
data is retrieved from the interval recorder. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by
Meter Programmed: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the
meter is programmed. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the
condition.
Meter Date/Time Change: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
instance the date or time is changed in the meter using either the pushbuttons on the front of the meter or
via a communications port. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report
the condition.
Register Reading Change: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time a “Register Reading” is changed in the meter using either the pushbuttons on the front of the meter
or via a communications port. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to
Meter Accuracy Change: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
the “Meter Accuracy” is changed. Meter accuracy is changed by using the “Calibrate Meter” function in
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the MARK-V software. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report
the condition.
Test Mode Start: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the meter
is put into “Test Mode”. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report
the condition.
Test Mode Stop: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the meter
is taken out of “Test Mode”. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report
the condition.
Daylight Savings Time: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
the clock in the meter changes to or from daylight savings time. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter
Recorder Time Sync. Change: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made
each time the recorder interval time is changed due to being out of the “Time Sync” window. This is used
only with the “Time Sync” input option. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by
TOU Season Change: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the
TOU calendar and clock changes from one season to another. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter
Register Rollover: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time any of
the metered quantity registers such as kWh or kVARh rolls over. A rollover of this type of display is
normal. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Demand Register Rollover: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time any of the Demand Registers rollover. A rollover of a demand display is normally a problem. If the
Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Recorder Overflow: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the
number of pulses per interval exceeds 8,191 for type 2 operation. For type 1 operation, an event
recording will be made each time the number of pulses exceeds 65,535 pulses in an interval. If the Dial
Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Demand Exceeds Limit Start: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time the demand exceeds the limit programmed on the Control Outputs screen. This is normally used
with the “Demand Threshold Alert” contact option. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial
out by modem to report the condition.
Demand Exceeds Limit Stop: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time the demand drops below the limit programmed on the Control Outputs screen. This is normally used
with the “Demand Threshold Alert contact option. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial
out by modem to report the condition.
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Harmonic Alarm Start: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
the “Harmonic Detection System” detects harmonics above the pre-programmed limit on the “Status
Inputs” screen. There are two conditions that must be met to trigger a harmonic alarm. The “Duration of
Distortion To Trigger Alarm” must be met and the level of harmonics that is selected must be detected for
that length of time. There are three levels of harmonic distortion that can be used as trigger points for
alarms in the MARK-V meter.
High: 15% total harmonic distortion on any voltage waveform
Medium: 10% total harmonic distortion on any voltage waveform
Low: 5% total harmonic distortion on any voltage waveform
If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Harmonic Alarm Stop: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
the “Harmonic Detection System” detects that the harmonics drops below the limit on the Status Inputs
screen. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Event Data Retrieval: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time the
“Event Recorder Data” is retrieved. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem
to report the condition.
External Input Action: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
either of the two “External Inputs” change state. It is recommended that this event be enabled only when
the “External Inputs” are programmed as status inputs, not when used as KYZ pulse inputs. If the Dial
Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Control Output Action: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
any of the five “Control Outputs” change state. This event applies only when the output is programmed
to be a “Control Output” and not when programmed for an alternate function such as End of Interval
contact. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Master Reset: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time that the
Reset Register (Master Reset) function is performed. The Reset Register function zeros both energy and
demand registers. This function also clears the interval recorder and the event recorder. If the Dial Out
field is enabled, the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Scheduled Dial-out Failure: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time that the meter fails to connect to the host computer. This applies to “T” option (analog modem)
meters and “J” option (circuit switched mode) meters. If the Dial Out field is enabled, the meter will also
dial out by modem to report the condition.
Wireless Modem No Activity: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made if
there is no communications activity for the number of hours as determined in the “Comm No Activity” field
in the “Meter Operation” section of the MARK-V programming file. This only applies to “J” option (digital
cellular modem) meters.
Backup Battery Low: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made when the
voltage level of the “Backup Battery” (option “B”) reaches a “Low” level. If the Dial Out field is enabled,
the meter will also dial out by modem to report the condition.
Backup Battery Activated: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each
time that the “Backup Battery” (option ”B”) is activated. The “Backup Battery” is used to power up the
meter to phone home in the event of a loss of power to the meter.
Invalid Pswd Detected: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made each time
an invalid password is detected by the meter.
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Invalid Pswd Lockout Start: If the Log Event field is enabled, an event recording will be made
when a predefined number of invalid attempts are tried and the user is locked out.
6.4.11 Control Outputs:
Auxiliary Output #1 Used As: This field is used to select if the optional “Form-A Contact Output #1”
is to be used as a “Control Output” or as an “End of Interval” contact. Two different EOI choices are
available, EOI Register and EOI Recorder. This allows you to have the EOI pulse follow the “Demand
Register Interval” or the “Load Profile Interval”, which could be different. If EOI is selected, the “Pulse
Duration” field is used to specify the duration of the EOI pulse. Enter the time as the number of
milliseconds: 100 – 99,999. The EOI indicator on the display of the meter always follows the
Demand Register interval.
Auxiliary Output #2 Used As: This field is used to select if the optional “Form-A Contact Output #2”
is to be used as a “Control Output” or as a “Harmonic Alarm” contact. If “Harmonic Alarm” is selected,
the “Mode of Operation” field is used to specify the mode of the contact operation. This allows you to
specify if the contact is to be closed only while distortion is detected or if once triggered, the contact is to
remain closed until reset by a pulse received by one of the external meter inputs. The “Harmonic Alarm”
settings can be found on the “Status Input” screen of a programming file. The “Alarm Enabled” box must
be selected for this feature to work.
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Auxiliary Output #3 Used As: This field is used to select if the optional “Form-A Contact Output#3” is
to be used as a “Control Output”, “Demand Threshold Alert” contact, or as a “TOU Alert” contact. If the
“Demand Alert” is selected, the fields below are used to specify its operation.
• Mode of Operation: This is used to specify if the contact is to be a momentary operation at the time
the threshold is reached or if the contact is to be continuously closed until the demand drops below the
threshold. In each case, the contact is normally open.
• Pulse Duration: If Momentary Pulse is chosen, this field is used to specify the time that the contact is
to remain closed in units of seconds, 1 – 999.
• Measured With Channel: For either mode of operation, this field is used to specify on which channel
the demand is to be measured.
• Trip Point: For either mode of operation, this field is used to specify the demand value used as the trip
point. This value must be relative to the secondary of the CT and PT, not primary. The demand interval
must end with a value equal to or greater than the trip point to close the contact. Each interval is
evaluated to determine if the threshold has been reached.
Important!
The contact will not close until the end of the demand interval is reached. A contact closure will not occur
during any other part of the demand interval.
• TOU Alert Mode: If “TOU Alert” contact is selected as “Contact Output #3”, this field specifies on
which rate change the contact will close. The contact will remain closed as long as the selected rate is
active.
Auxiliary Output #4 and #5: These fields are used to select if the optional “Form-A Contact Outputs
#4 and #5” are to be used as “Control Outputs” or as “Capacitor Bank Control” contacts. If “Capacitor
Bank Control” is selected, the fields below are used to specify its operation. This option includes two
Form-A solid-state contact outputs, one for lag control and one for lead control.
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Mode of Operation: This field is used to specify one of four modes of contact operation.
a. Momentary Pulse Normally Open: In this mode, the lag and lead contacts are normally open but
close momentarily for a lag or lead operation. The “Pulse Duration” field specifies the duration of the
contact closure.
b. Momentary Pulse Normally Closed: In this mode, the lag and lead contacts are normally closed
but open momentarily for a lag or lead operation. The “Pulse Duration” field specifies the duration of the
contact being open.
c. Continuous State Lag Active Closed: In this mode, one contact is continuously closed and the
other contact is continuously open. When a lag trip operation occurs, the lag contact closes and stays
closed until a lead operation.
d. Continuous State Lag Active Open: In this mode, one contact is continuously closed and the
other contact is continuously open. When a lag trip operation occurs, the lag contact opens and stays
open until a lead operation.
Pulse Duration: This field is used to specify the duration of the momentary contact closure or contact
opening used in the first two modes above. Enter time in 1 –999 seconds. This is not used with the
continuous modes.
Integration Time: This field is used to specify the time that the VAR or “Power Factor” measurements
are to be averaged over. Enter time in 1 – 99 minutes. The integration time should be long enough to
filter out switching transients and other line disturbances.
Measurement: Use this field to specify switching based on VAR or “Power Factor” measurements.
VAR is the customary method. Power factor is sometimes easier to use for testing.
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Lock Out Time: This field is used to specify a switch lockout time to prevent continuous switching
if the capacitor is not scaled properly. This specifies the time that the next switch operation can occur
after one has just completed. Enter time in 1 –99 minutes.
Lag Trip Point: Use this field to enter the lag trip point value. If VAR was selected above, enter a VAR
value and if Power Factor was selected, enter a Power Factor value. Up to four digits with a decimal
point can be used. The VAR value must be relative to the secondary of the CT and PT, not primary
VARs.
Lead Trip Point: Same parameters as the lag trip point.
6.4.12 Status Inputs:
Harmonic Alarm Enabled: This field is used to activate the harmonic alarm feature in the meter. The
MARK-V meter includes a harmonic distortion sensor that will give an alarm when distorted waveforms
are present. When harmonics are detected, the quadrant indicator on the meter display will show “H”.
Once triggered, the “H” will continue until cleared by the next “Maximum Demand” reset. Detection of
harmonics can also be decoded from status codes included with the recorder interval data. With this
information, you can determine on an interval-by-interval basis when the harmonics occur.
Magnitude of Distortion To Trigger Alarm: This field is used to specify the magnitude threshold of
the harmonic detector. When a harmonic component exceeds the level of this magnitude and lasts
longer than the duration specified below, the alarm is triggered. You can select from “low”, “medium”, or
“high”, which represents 5, 10, and 15% THD. All voltage waveforms are monitored for the presence of
harmonics.
Duration of Distortion to Trigger Alarm: This field is used to specify the duration threshold of the
harmonic detector. When a harmonic component lasts longer than this time and the magnitude exceeds
the level specified above, the alarm is triggered. Make an entry of minutes and seconds.
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External Inputs:
External Input #1: This field is used to specify the function of “External Input #1”.
When selecting one of the “KY Input To Chan” choices, the pulses counted will be added to that
channel. If that channel is active (a quantity is being metered), the pulses counted on the external input
will be added to the active channel resulting in totalizing.
Totalizing includes:
• Energy Registers
• Demand Registers
• Load Profile Data
If that channel is unused, then only the pulses from the external input will appear on that channel. This
allows the meter to be used to collect data from external devices such as gas and water meters.
If “Time Sync Input” is selected, then “External Input #1” is used as the pulse input for synchronizing the
recorder interval to an external timer.
If “Billing Measurement Disable” is selected, when a contact closure is detected, the meter will stop
accumulating any values. The contact must be a latching type that will stay closed. When the contact
opens, the meter will start accumulating values again. Billing Measurement Disable applies to all
Registers, KYZ outputs, and the Interval Recorder.
External Input #2: This field is used in the same way as Input #1 except “Time Sync. Input” is not
available as a choice.
“Channel Rate Switch” is available for “External Input #2”.
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Channel Rate Switching:

The MARK-V meter is available with the Channel Rate Switching option. This feature is normally used
where there is more than one source of power available that can supply a load and there is a need to
know how much power was supplied from each source. A typical application of this feature might be at a
station service metering point for a generator. If the generator can be supplied with energy from two
different sources such as the generator itself or the power grid, there may be a need to isolate the energy
reads and pulse data on the meter from the two sources. The MARK-V meter must be ordered with the
“P” option to make this feature available. To activate this feature, “External Input #2” must be set to
“Channel Rate Switch”. This is found on the “Status Input” screen of the programming file. When the
“Channel Rate Switch” contact from an external device is high (open contact), only channels 1, 3, 5, and
7 will accumulate data within the MARK-V meter. Channels 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be inactive and will not
accumulate data. When the “Channel Rate Switch” is low (closed contact), only channels 2, 4, 6, and 8
will accumulate data. Channels 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be inactive and will not accumulate data. This feature
applies to Register and Recorder data.
Each pair of channels on the “Measured Quantity” screen of the programming file should be programmed
with the same quantity. Channel 1 and channel 2 should be assigned the same measured quantity.
Channel 3 and channel 4 should be assigned the same measured quantity. This feature is available for
both four channel and eight channel MARK-V meters.
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The KYZ outputs of the MARK-V meter are unaffected by this option. If channel 1 and channel 2 are
programmed with forward watts, the meter will produce pulse outputs for both channels (KYZ1 and KYZ2)
at all times. The status of the Channel Rate Switch contact has no affect on the pulse outputs. This is
only true of MARK-V meters that are ordered with the KYZ outputs as an option.
Minimum requirements and revisions are as follows:
Register Firmware 5.07
WinMarkV Programming Software 3.14
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6.4.13 Meter Operation
Daylight Savings Time:

DST Enable: This field is used to turn “Daylight Savings Time” on and off. In the “off” position, the
meter will not recognize “Daylight Savings Time” changes and will stay on standard time.
Spring Forward & Fall Back: These fields are used to specify the time changes for daylight savings
time. The fields hold the present day settings for the spring and fall time changes but can be changed if
Congress revises the dates.
Battery Information:
Time Used On Battery To Trigger Alarm: The meter uses non-volatile data memory and does not
require an external battery for data back up. However, the data memory IC actually includes two lithium
coin cells that back up each other and have a minimum life of ten years of outage time. With this
capacity, you should not be concerned about loss of data over the life of the meter. A feature is included
in the meter so if the outage time on the carryover battery system exceeds a limit, an alarm will trigger.
This field is used to specify the time limit (in units of years, months and days). If the outage time exceeds
this limit, the “BATT” indicator on the meter display will light and “Load Profile” data will contain the
“ERR_ALRT” status code.
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Battery Install Date: This field is used to enter the date on which the memory device with the
carryover battery was installed (as a reminder). This can be displayed on the meter display as a register.
Display Setup:
Display Scroll Time: This field is used to specify the time (in seconds) that each register is shown on
the meter display while in the “Normal” scroll mode. Enter a number from 1 to 99.
Test Mode Delay: This field is used to specify in minutes how long the meter should wait until it
automatically switches out of “Test Mode”. You can manually switch the meter out of “Test Mode”, but if
you forget, the meter will automatically switch back after this time period. Enter a value of 1 to 999
minutes.
Quadrant Indicator Enable: This field is used to turn the Quadrant Indicator “On” and “Off” on the
meter display. The “Quadrant Indicator” is a number ranging from 1 – 4 that indicates the quadrant that
the power flow is in at the present time.
The “Quadrant Indicator” can be seen on the upper left hand side of the meter display (directly below
“RATE”).
Clock Sync.: This field is used to specify if the clock is to be synchronized to the line input or to an
internal crystal clock. Normally the line selection is used.
Disable Set/Adv. Buttons:

Two of the four pushbuttons (the bottom two) on the face of the meter are labeled “SET” and “ADV”.
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By depressing the “SET” pushbutton, the meter will be placed in the “SET” mode. You can use the
“ADV” pushbutton to “advance” register reads. When both of these pushbuttons are depressed
simultaneously, the meter will be placed into the “Test Mode”. To disable the “SET/ADV” feature, select
the “Disable Set/Adv. Buttons” box. This will not allow you to use the “SET” and “ADV” pushbuttons on
the face of the meter to change any register reads. The “SET” and “ADV” pushbuttons can still be used
to place the meter into “TEST” mode.
DTO Register Demand Value:

This field pertains to the SCADA port of the MARK-V meter. A MARK-V meter must have the “Q” option
to have “SCADA” capabilities. The following types of data are available through the SCADA port of a
MARK-V meter.
• Real Time Information: 40 “Real Time” values are available.
• Energy Registers For Each Channel
A choice of one of the following:
• Maximum Demand Register
• Last Intervals Pulse Count (Last Recorder Value)
• Validation Registers
• Max Demand With Status – This feature is only available if you are using the DNP3 protocol
• Last Recorder Value With Status - This feature is only available if you are using the DNP3 protocol
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MODBUS Protocol:
Holding Registers - Real Time Information.
Input Registers- Energy Read for each channel of the meter. Also available is a choice of:
• Last Intervals Recorder Value (Pulse Count)
• Validation Register
Select “Last Recorder Value” from the drop down box, if you want to retrieve “Last Intervals Pulse Count”
for each channel. Select “Max Demand”, if you want to retrieve the “Maximum Demand Register” for
each channel. Select “Validation Register”, if you want to retrieve the “Validation Register for each
channel.
DNP3 Protocol:
Analog Input- Real Time Information
Binary Counters- Energy Read for each channel of the meter
Also available is a choice of:
• Max Demand With Status
• Last Recorder Value With Status
for each channel.
Select “Max Demand”, if you want to retrieve the “Maximum Demand Register” for each channel. Select
“Validation Register”, if you want to retrieve the “Validation Register for each channel.
Select “Max Demand With Status”, if you want to retrieve the “Maximum Demand Register” for each
channel and receive status information with regard to the integrity of the meter.
Select “Last Recorder Value With Status” from the drop down box, if you want to retrieve “Last Intervals
Pulse Count” for each channel and receive status information with regard to the integrity of the meter.
DTO Protocol:
Real time information is available from the DTO port of the MARK-V meter. Energy reads are available
for each channel of the meter. Also available is a choice of:
for each channel. Select “Max Demand”, if you want to retrieve the “Maximum Demand Register” for
each channel. Select “Validation Register”, if you want to retrieve the “Validation Register” for each
channel.
Time Setting:
There are two possible selections here.
• None: There is no restriction on changing the time in the meter, with regard to crossing an interval
boundary.
There are also no restrictions on the amount of time that you can adjust from the present setting in the
meter.
• Restricted in Time Window: This selection allows you to cross an interval boundary both forwards and
backwards, but the meter functions so that there will be no missed intervals due to setting the time past
the end of an interval or no extra intervals due to setting the time prior to the end of the last interval.
Normally, if you advance the time in the meter past the end of an interval, the meter misses the end of
the normal interval and you end up missing an interval. You will also have one long interval. Also, if you
set the time in the meter prior to the end of the last interval, the meter will see the end of the interval
again. You will have an extra interval that is shorter than normal. By selecting “Restricted In Time
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Window” you can cross the interval boundary in both directions (forwards or backwards) and you will
not have extra or missing intervals.
Time Setting Window: When you select “Restricted In Time Window” above, this is the maximum
adjustment you can make to the “current time” in the meter either forwards or backwards. Enter a value
from 1 to 3599. This value cannot exceed the “Interval Length” found on the “Interval Recorder” screen.
Comm Rest Use Abs Time: The network connection of a MARK-V meter that has the digital cellular
modem will be reset as determined by the setting in the “Comm No Activity” field.
Comm No Activity: The setting in the field determines when the network connection of a MARK-V
meter that has a digital cellular modem will be reset. The network connection will be reset if the “Comm
Rest Use Abs Time” box is selected. The setting also determines when the “Wireless Modem No Activity”
event is logged in the event log of the meter.
6.4.14 Time of Use:

All MARK-V meters include TOU registers that can be programmed for display in the scroll and alternate
modes just like any other register and are available for communications via any port. TOU registers are
available for each metered quantity for forward and reverse power.
TOU Channel Enable: Select the quantities that will have TOU registers used.
Display Quantities Enable: These fields are used to control the length of the display list on the
“Select Display Quantity” screen. Select only the fields for TOU registers that you want available for the
meter display. Total Usage refers to total kWh, kVARh, etc. type registers.
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Start New Season TOU Readings At Zero: This field allows you to select whether or not you
want all TOU register readings to start at zero at the beginning of each new season. If you do not enable
this field, the new season readings continue on with the readings at the end of the previous season.
TOU Season Definition:
Season Setup: These fields are used to enter the start date of each season. If only one season is
used, leave all fields with 01/01:00. For two or more seasons, leave the season #1 field set to 01/01:00,
which is the beginning of the year. Enter the number of the “Season Code” and “Schedule Number” in
effect at that time. In the season #2 field, enter the start time of the first season change and the “Season
Code” and “Schedule Number” and then repeat for each new season. The last season change entered
will normally be the start time of the season in effect at the beginning of the new calendar year and will
have the same schedule number as season #1. Season start times must be in ascending order.
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TOU Daily Schedule #1:
This screen is used to setup the daily schedule for the first season. Up to eight switch points (change
from one rate to another) can be specified for each day of the week. For each switch point, enter the
start time (in 24 hour notation) and the rate (A, B, C or D). The rate does not carryover from one day to
the next. The first point for each day must always be set for midnight 00:00. This means that if rate B is
in effect from 9:00 pm Monday to 5 am Tuesday, the first switch point on Tuesday must be at 00:00 and
rate B. If rate B is to carryover the weekend, then Saturday and Sunday must have the first switch points
set at 00:00 and rate B. Leave all unused switch point fields set at zero and the rate set at A. As each
switch point is added across the screen (1 towards 8), the start times must follow the one before it (be in
ascending order). All times are entered in military time.
Things can be simplified if rate A is used as the off peak rate since all days shown on the screen start out
on rate A and since an on peak rate usually starts and stops on the same day. The numbers of TOU
screens that follow vary with the number of seasons used.
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TOU Season #2 - #4 Daily Schedule: The next three pages are the daily schedules for seasons 2
thru 4. If only one season is used, leave these screens with the default values.
TOU Holiday Schedule: This screen is used to setup the Holiday Schedules. Up to four holiday
schedules can be setup with up to eight switch points per schedule. These schedules can be
programmed to occur on up to 20 preset dates or re-occurring dates as set on the following screens.
Enter the start times and rates as before. If only one holiday schedule is used, use #1.
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TOU Holiday Code Definition:
Actual Date: Use these fields to enter the date of all the holidays in a calendar year. Be sure to include
the year. Up to 20 holidays can be entered.
Holiday Code: Use these fields to select a code that indicates how the holiday will repeat from this year
to all future years. For example, pick code 1 for July 4 since that holiday occurs on the same date each
year.
Holiday Schedule: Use these fields to select the holiday rate schedule for each holiday.
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6.4.15 Transformer Loss Compensation:
Loss Compensation Enabled: This field is used to turn the loss compensator on and off. If not
enabled, the compensator is not active even if values are entered in the fields below, and the “TLC
Switch” on the A/D board is in the “ON” position.
Loss Compensation Active Without Load: This field is used to specify if the meter is to register
power even when there is no load current to the customer. This is normally enabled, since even though
there is no load current, there is still excitation current going to the power transformer, and there should
be registration. If this is not enabled, the meter will not register power as a result of the excitation current.
Loss Correction Factors: These fields are used to enter the loss compensation values. These
values are calculated from the data supplied by the transformer manufacturer using equations found in
the Handbook for Electricity Metering. Each of the values is entered as percent compensation including
a plus or minus sign to make the meter run fast or slow. The range of values is (+/- 0%) to (+/- 100%)
with up to five digit resolution. Leaving a value of “zero” turns that parameter off.
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6.4.16 Saving The Programming File:

Select “File” from the “Model Setup Screen”. A dropdown window will appear. Select “Save File”. The
Programming file will be saved. You can save an existing programming file with a different name and
serial number by selecting “Save As” from the dropdown window above. The following window will
appear. Enter a unique “Program ID” and “Serial Number” and select “Ok”. The programming file will be
saved with the new “Program ID” and “Serial Number”.
6.5 Delete Programming File: This section is used as a procedure to delete an existing
programming file.
1. Select “Programming” from the main menu.
Select “Delete Programming File” from the menu that appears. A “Program Files” window will appear
with a list of program files.
2. From the “Program Files” listing screen, select a file to be deleted, and then select “Ok”. A screen will
appear prompting you if you are sure that you want to delete the selected file. Selecting “Yes” deletes the
file.
6.6 Create New Programming File: This section is used as a procedure to create a new four channel
or eight channel programming file.
2. Select “Create New Programming File”.
3. Select “Four Channel File” or “Eight Channel File”. The “Model Setup Screen” will appear.
6.7 Duplicate Programming File: This section is used as a procedure to create a programming file
from an existing programming file that will be an exact replica of the existing programming file except for
the file name and serial number.
2. Select “Duplicate Programming File”. A screen will appear with a listing of the existing Program files.
Select the Program file that you wish to duplicate and select “Ok”.
3. A screen will appear prompting you for a “New Program ID” and a “New Serial Number”. Complete the
fields and select “Ok”.
A duplicate file will be created with a different name and serial number.
6.8 Print Programming File: This section is used as a procedure to print a programming file.
2. Select “Print Programming File”. A screen will appear with a list of existing programming files.
3. Select the program file that you wish to print and select “Ok”. The entire programming file will be
printed.
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6.9 Export Programming File: This section is used as a procedure to export an existing programming
file.
2. Select “Export Programming File”.
A screen will appear with a list of the existing programming files.
3. Select the program file that you wish to export and select “Ok”. A screen will appear prompting you for
the filename and path that you wish to export the file to.
Example: You want to export a programming file to the WINMARKV directory
Program File: Test
Enter the following in the blank field.
4. Select “OK”. The program file will be copied to the WINMARKV directory. Two files will be in the
WINMARKV directory:
TEST.ESD
TEST.ESI
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6.10 Configuration Backup: This feature allows you to perform a copy of the non-volatile memory
used in the meter.
This memory contains programming file settings and the meter accuracy calibration constants.
2. Select “Configuration Backup”. A window will appear with choices for “Install Backup”, “Retrieve
Backup”, and “Delete Backup”.
3. Select “Retrieve Backup”. The “Retrieve Meter Configuration” screen will appear.
4. Select “Ok”. The contents of the memory chip will be retrieved and saved in the computer. The
memory backup will be saved in the METCFG folder using the serial number of the meter to identify it.
C:\WINMARKV\METCFG
Important!
Always perform a “Configuration Backup” before calibrating the meter using the MARK-V software.
You can load the “Configuration Backup” file into the meter by using the “Install Backup” function, which
can be found under “Configuration Backup”.
Section 7 Meter:
7.1 Read Meter Data: This section is used as a procedure to read Register, Interval Recorder, and
Event Recorder data from the meter. This can be done locally using the special MARK-V programming
serial cable (Part # 61A111A), standard optocoupler, modem, or Ethernet connection.
1. From the main menu, select “Meter”.
2. Select “Read Meter Data”.
The “Read Meter Data” screen will appear.
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Meter Password:
Enter the Meter Password: This is the password used to retrieve data. If password 1 is used, data
read operations would occur to the extent allowed by password 1. If “Demand Reset” during the read
operation is desired, then password 2 must be used. Password 3 can also be used.
Read Data Configuration:

• View Data File After Read: This field determines whether or not you can immediately view the data
that you have just read from the meter.
• Read All Data: Select this box if you want to read all of the “Load Profile Data” in the meter along with
register reads and the event log. Once the “Load Profile Data” has been read from the meter, a “Recorder
Report” will automatically be created for you.
• HHF File Name: Anytime a Register read, Recorder read, or Event Log read occurs, an HHF file is
created and stored in the HHF subdirectory of the WinMarkv directory. The HHF file is automatically
created regardless of whether you read the Register, Recorder or Event Log all at one time, or if you only
select one of them to read. Use the “HHF File Device ID” dropdown box to select the type of internal
device ID that will be used in the HHF file. There are three choices available.
• Serial Number
• Special ID
• Prog ID
The “HHF File Name” field is used to assign the file name. It does not have to match the internal device
ID of the HHF file.
Register Data:
• Read Register Data: Enable this field if you want to read the Register Data from the meter. Once
Register Data has been read from the meter, a “Register Report” will automatically be created for you.
To view the “Register Report”:
1. Select “Reports” from the main menu.
2. Select “View Report”.
3. Select “Register”.
A “Register Report Listing” screen will appear.
4. Select the report that you wish to view.

5. Select “Ok”.
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Reset Max Demands After Read: Select this box if you want the Max Demand Registers to be reset
during the reading process.
Recorder Intervals:
• Read Recorder Intervals: Select this field if Interval recorder data is to be read.
• Number of Intervals: This field specifies the number of intervals of recorder data that are to be
retrieved. Enter a number into the field.
Example: If your interval recorder is set to 15 minutes and you wish to retrieve 1 days worth of recorder
data, enter a value of 96 into this field.
4 intervals per hour x 24 hours = 96 intervals.
Event Log:
• Read Event Log: Select this field if you want to read the Event Log.
• Number of Events: This field is used to specify the number of events to be read from the event
recorder. The event recorder stores 256 events before wrapping around and overwriting the oldest event.
Enter a number from 1 to 256.
• Reset Event Log After Read: Select this field if you desire to clear the Event Recorder of all events
after reading it. You must use a level three password to reset the event log.
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• Enable Event Text File Output: See “Application Note 22A401” for a detailed
description of this feature. The “Read Event Log” box must be selected and the number of events
specified for this feature to be available. It is suggested that you enter a value of 256 for the “Number of
Events”. This is the maximum number of events that the event log can hold. If you select “Enable Event
Text File Output”, an “Event Text File” is created when a meter dials in. If you leave the “Event File
Name” field blank, the file will be named with the meter’s serial number. The file is stored in the WinMarkv
directory. Select the “Save Config” button at the bottom of screen to save the settings.
Save Config: Select this button if you desire to save the current settings on this screen. The next time
you enter this screen, the saved settings will appear. Select “Ok” to start the process of reading the
meter.
Speed: The MARK-V meter can be ordered with the “L” option. This provides the meter with the
capability to communicate using CDMA technology (digital cellular). The meter communicates using a
provider such as Verizon. The meter comes equipped with a built in Digital Cellular Modem. With this
option, you retain all of the two-way communications functionality that you have with a standard landline
phone. You can read data, program the meter, etc. The “Speed” button allows you to read data from a
MARK-V meter equipped with the Digital Cellular Modem. The data transfer rate is faster when you
select the “Speed” button as opposed to selecting “OK”.
Cont. Read Reg: Selecting this button allows you to stay continuously online with a MARK-V meter and
view the “Register” data. Both “Normal” and “Alternate” registers can be viewed. This can be a
particularly useful tool if you are viewing values that are continually changing such as “Instantaneous”
values.
7. 2 Connect Via Modem:

This section is used as a procedure to connect to the meter via the internal modem of the meter.
1. Select “Meter” from the main menu.
2. Select “Connect Via Modem”.
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Telephone Number: Use this field to specify the phone number of the meter to be called.
Notes: This field can be used to enter information regarding the phone number that you are calling.
Disconnect Timeout: This field is used to specify a time in which the WinMarkv software will
automatically disconnect with the meter, if no communications activity occurs.
Comma Pause Time: This field is used to specify the delay time that each comma in the dial string is
to represent. The default time is set at 2 seconds per comma, but can be set for any number of seconds
from 1 – 255. The comma is used in many software programs as the character to represent an intended
time delay in a telephone number dial string. To use the multi-drop feature of the built in modem in the
MARK-V meter, it is necessary to have a time delay between when the phone number is sent out and
when the extra digit for the address is sent out.
Tone/Pulse: This field specifies tone or pulse operation.
RFL Phone Switch: Select this box if you will be connecting to an RFL phone switch.
RFL Phone Switch Port: Enter the port number of the phone switch to which the meter is connected.
Add: When you select the “Add” button at the bottom of the screen, the “Telephone Number” and the
string entered in the “Notes” field are saved.
Delete: This button is used to delete the highlighted “Telephone Number”.
OK: Select the “OK” button at the bottom of the screen to initiate a phone call. The phone number that is
called is the value entered in the “Telephone Number” field.
Cancel: Select the “Cancel” button to exit the screen.
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7.3 Schedule/Event Dial Out:

2. Select “Schedule/Event Dial-Out”.
Scheduled Dial Out: This feature is used when you desire to have the meter phone home on a regular
basis. The meter data will be read when the meter phones home on a scheduled dial out. The settings
on the “Read Meter Data Screen” will determine what is read from the meter when the dial in occurs.
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For example, if you select “Read Register Data” and “Read Recorder Intervals” on the “Read Meter
Data” screen, the register and recorder data will be read from the meter. Register and Recorder reports
will automatically be created at this time. The “Schedule Dial Out Report” screen must be active to be
able to receive a call (see screen below). Make sure that the “Monitor Telephone and Wireless” modem
box is selected. Select “Monitor” at the bottom of the screen to activate the system.
The meter must be programmed to dial out. The settings for the scheduled dial out are found on the “Dial
Out Setup” screen of the programming file (see screen below).
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The “Schedule/Event Dial-Out” screen can also be used to monitor calls from MARK-V meters that are
calling in due to an event occurring. The MARK-V meter must be programmed to “Phone Home On
Event” for this to occur.
Event Dial Out: This feature is used when you desire to have the meter phone home when an event
occurs, such as a meter diagnostic failure, meter operation, or a power quality event. The meter must be
programmed to phone home on an event for this to occur. The events are selected in the “Power Quality”
section of the programming file.
When the MARK-V software receives a call from a MARK-V meter, it will produce an “Event Code” (under
the “Status” heading).
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Select the “Event Code” button at the bottom of the screen. The following “Event Code” screen will
appear (you must have WinMarkv revision 6.61 or later for the “Event Code” feature).
7.4 Vector Analysis: This section is used as a procedure to read the Vector Analysis output from the
MARK-V meter. This can be accomplished:
a. Locally, using the special MARK-V programming cable
b. Using a standard optocoupler
c. Remotely via telephone modem
d. For “G” option meters, through an Ethernet connection
This feature will allow you to display both graphically and in a tabular format the real time values from the
meter. The following values are displayed:
• Volts Per Phase
• Amps Per Phase
• Voltage Angles
• Power Factor Per Phase
• Current Angles
• 3 Phase Watts
• 3 Phase VARs
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You can apply PT and CT ratios to view values in primary terms. You can print the screen to have a hard
copy of the display. When you select “Print”, a hard copy of the vector display will be created for you.
Also, a “vector.lst” file will be created which can be located in the WinMarkv directory.
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2. Select “Vector Analysis” from the screen that appears. A screen will appear prompting you for a
password.
Enter the appropriate password. A level one password will work. The bottom section of the screen
allows you to make a selection from the following choices:
• Programmed For Default: The programming software will not read the programming file of the
meter when this selection is made. Make this selection if the meter is programmed for secondary. You
can also make this selection if the meter is programmed for primary and you need to quickly verify power
factor, phase angles, etc. The magnitudes of volts, amps, watts, and VARs will not be correct with regard
to “units”. This is a good selection if “communications” is marginal.
• Programmed For Primary: Make this selection if the “Instantaneous Registers” are programmed for
primary values.
• Programmed For Secondary
The following sections provide more detailed information.
INST REGISTERS PROGRAMMED METHOD
This refers directly to how the “Instantaneous Registers” were configured. The “Register Display” section
of a programming file allows you to select “Instantaneous Registers”:
The “Vector Analysis” section of a programming file allows you to enter PT/CT ratios for the
“Instantaneous Registers”. The “Instantaneous Registers” are then displayed in “Primary” terms.
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Important! If you will be entering CT/PT ratios, make sure that you add “Instantaneous Volt”
and “Instantaneous Amp” registers to the meter display. This can be accomplished in the
“Register Display” section of a programming file. You can also choose to leave the PT/CT ratios set
to a value of 1. The “Instantaneous” values will then be displayed in “Secondary” terms.
The choice that you make on the screen below depends on the choice that you made in the “Vector
Analysis” section of the MARK-V programming file.
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If you entered PT/CT ratios, select: Programmed For Primary
If you did not enter PT/CT ratios, select: Programmed For Secondary
Programmed For Primary:
The values that you view on this screen directly reflect the values that you entered in the PT/CT ratio
fields on the “Vector Analysis” screen. For example, in this case a PT Ratio of 120 was entered. This is
displayed at the bottom of the screen. The voltages are displayed in “Primary” terms. If you select
“Switch To Secondary” at the bottom of the screen, the voltages will then be displayed in secondary
terms. This does not affect the programming file of the MARK-V meter. This only affects the “format”
(primary or secondary) of the values on the screen.
Programmed For Secondary:
Select “Programmed For Secondary” if you left the PT/CT ratios on the “Vector Analysis” screen of a
programming file at 1.
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The values that are displayed on this screen are secondary values.
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You can view these values in primary terms by:
1. Enter a PT or CT ratio (or both) at the bottom of the screen
2. Select “Switch To Primary”
Invert Axis: When viewing the Vector Display, “A” phase voltage is used as the reference point and is
always considered to be at 0°. All other angles (current or voltage) are referenced to this point. The
angles associated with each phase of voltage and current are to be understood as “lagging” the
reference point.
On the screen above, “B Phase Voltage” is considered to be lagging “A Phase Voltage” by 120°. “C
Phase Voltage” is considered to be lagging “A Phase Voltage” by 242°. In this case, 270° is at the top of
the Vector Display. The angles “make sense” if you consider the vectors as rotating in a
counterclockwise fashion. By selecting “Invert Axis”, you will notice that 270° is now on the bottom of the
Vector Display.
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You will also notice that “B” and “C” phases have changed positions. This has not changed the phase
angles of the individual phases with respect to the reference point. The angles now “make sense” if you
consider the vectors as rotating in a clockwise fashion.
7.5 Diagnostics:
This section is a procedure to run diagnostics on the meter. This can be done locally using the special
MARK-V programming cable, standard optocoupler, modem, or Ethernet connection.
2. Select “Diagnostics” from the screen that appears.
3. Select “View Diagnostics” from the small screen that appears. A screen will appear prompting you for
a password to “log on” with. A level one password will operate the “View Diagnostics” function.
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A screen will appear with the number of fail counts of numerous diagnostic checks.
Below is a brief description of the diagnostic checks:
Watch Dog Timer (Register): A watchdog system in the MARK-V meter monitors the Register
microprocessor and increments the count if the microprocessor is reset.
Watch Dog Timer (A/D): A watchdog system in the MARK-V meter monitors the A/D microprocessor
and increments the count if the microprocessor is reset.
Time On Battery Exceeds Limit: The MARK-V meter tracks the time on carryover battery. If the time
on carryover exceeds the time on carryover limit programmed into the meter, the meter will increment the
count. The “Time Used on Battery to Trigger Alarm” threshold can be found on the “Meter Operation”
screen of a programming file.
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EPROM Memory Failure: An internal system of the MARK-V meter checks the integrity of the EPROM
and increments the count when a problem is detected.
RAM Memory Failure: An internal system of the MARK-V meter checks the integrity of the RAM and
increments the count when a problem is detected.
Invalid Day, Date, or Time: This is a count of the number of times an invalid day, date or time was
entered into or generated by the meter.
Programmable Memory Failure: This is a count of the number of times that an error was detected in
the memory that holds the programmable constants (programming file and calibration constants). This is
typically due to the programming file of the meter being corrupted due to a voltage surge.
7.5.1 Reset Diagnostics: You can reset the number of diagnostic counts to zero by using the “Reset
Diagnostics” feature of the meter.
2. Select “Diagnostics” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear.
3. Select “Reset Diagnostics”. A screen will appear prompting you for a password to reset the diagnostics
with. Enter the appropriate password and Log On. A level two password will work. The “Meter
Diagnostics” screen will appear.
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Select the “Reset” button on the bottom of the screen to set all diagnostic counts to zero.
7.5.2 Clear Battery Time: This section is used as a procedure to clear the existing battery time that
has accumulated on the meter.
2. Select “Diagnostics” from the screen that appears.
3. Select “Clear Battery Time” from the small screen that appears.
A screen will appear prompting you if you want to Clear Battery Time.
Select “Yes” to clear Battery Time. A screen will appear prompting you for a password to “log on” with.
Enter the password and “Log On”. You must use the level three password. The Battery Time will be
cleared.
7.6 Reset Demands: This section is used as a procedure to set all Maximum Demand Registers to
zero.
2. Select “Reset Demands” from the main menu. A screen will appear prompting you to select whether
you want to Reset Demands or not.
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3. Select “Yes”. A screen will appear prompting you for a password to “Log On” with.
4. Enter the password and select “Log On”. A level two password will work. The Maximum Demand
registers will be set to zero.
7.7 Master Reset:
This section is used as a procedure to set all registers to zero. This includes energy, demand and TOU
registers. This procedure will also clear the Interval Recorder and Event Log.
2. Select “Master Reset” from the screen that appears.
A screen will appear prompting you to select whether or not you want to “Reset the Registers”.
3. Select “Yes”. A screen will appear prompting you for a password to “Log On” with.
4. Enter the password and select “Log On”. You must use the level three password. The registers will be
set to zero.
7.8 Change Readings: This section is used as a procedure to change register readings on the meter
display.
2. Select “Change Readings” from the screen that appears.
3. A screen will appear prompting you for a password to “Log On” with. Enter the password and select
“Log On”. A level two password can be used.
4. The “Change Register Reading” screen will appear. Enter the “Display ID” of the register that you wish
to change and the new reading for that display. Enter only digits, decimal points will not be accepted.
5. Select “Send” to change the Register value.
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7.9 Load Default Passwords:
This section is used as a procedure to load the default passwords into the meter. The default passwords
are:
Password #1 - 11111111
Password #2 - 22222222
Password #3 - 33333333
You must know Password#3 that is currently in the meter before this feature can be used. This section
can also be used as a procedure to “Change” passwords in the meter.
7.9.1 Load Default Passwords:
2. Select “Load Default Passwords/Change Passwords”.
The following screen will appear.
3. Enter the “Level Three Password” that the meter is currently programmed with in the “Log On
Password” field.
4. Select the “Load Default” button at the lower left hand side of the screen. The default passwords will
be loaded into the meter.
The default passwords are:
Password #1 - 11111111
Password #2 - 22222222
Password #3 – 33333333
7.10 Wireless Module Check: The “Wireless Module Check” functions (Check and Diagnostics) can
be used to verify the operational status of the digital cellular modem. Information can be retrieved from
the meter as follows:
• Direct connect to the Test Jack of the meter.
• Through the optical connector on the meter cover.
• Using a TCP/IP connection (packet data).
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1. Select “Meter” from the main menu of the MARK-V software.
2. Select “Wireless Module Check”.
Wireless Module Check:

The Wireless Module “Check” function allows you to view information from the digital cellular modem.
• Service Type: The “Service Type” must be CDMA (1) for the module to operate correctly.
• Signal Level: The signal level will range from 0 to 31 with 31 being the highest (best).
• EARFCN: A number that identifies which service area the digital cellular modem is connected to.
Select “Check” to retrieve the information.
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Wireless Module Check (Diagnostics):

The Wireless Module Check “Diagnostics” function allows you to view information from the digital cellular
modem.
Select “Diagnostics” to retrieve the information from the digital cellular modem.
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7.11: WIRELESS MODULE ACTIVATE

Please see Application Notes 22A452 – 22A456 (MARK-V LTE UCOM METER) for more
detailed information.
Important! UCOM meters will automatically activate when the meter is energized. Use the
following procedure when the meter fails to activate automatically.
This feature is used to activate UCOM MARK-V meters. This step would be performed after you have
configured the “UCOM COMMUNICATION OPTIONS” screens in the programming file and have
programmed the meter. Activation is accomplished as follows:
1. Connect to the MARK-V meter directly using the Test Jack on the face of the meter or using the optical
connector on the meter cover.
2. Select “Meter” from the main menu of the MARK-V software.
3. Select “Wireless Module Activate”.
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4. Select the correct “Service Provider” (typically Verizon). If Verizon is the provider, the “Provision
Number” will already be entered for you. You can modify the “Provision Number” if there is a need to do
so.
5. Select “Activate UCOM” for UCOM meters. The MARK-V will dial-out and establish communications
with the “Service Provider”.
6. The “Service Provider” will provide information to the CDMA modem such as the phone number, IP
address and the PRL (Preferred Roaming List). The “message” window in the middle of the screen will
inform you of the progress/status.
7. If the activation process fails after you select the “Activate” button, select the “Simp. Act” button.
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7.12 Update Wireless Meter Firmware: This section is used as a procedure to update meter
firmware for a “UCOM” option meter. This procedure updates the firmware on the “Digital Cellular” circuit
board. It does not update the Register EPROM of a MARK-V meter.
2. Select “Update Wireless Meter Firmware”.
3. Place the firmware file in the WINMARKV folder.
4. Enter the firmware file name in the “UPDATED FIRMWARE PATH” field.
5. Select “Update Firmware”
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7.13 Connect Via TCPIP:
This function will allow you to enter an IP Address and Port Number to communicate with MARK-V
meters that are IP addressable. This is typically a “G” option meter or a “J” option or UCOM meter that is
configured to use packet data.
“G” Option: ETHERNET output for register/load profile/programming file port. The default port number
is 2101.
“J” Option: Wireless Modem. The default port number is 8001.
UCOM Option: LTE Wireless Modem.
The request from the MARK-V software will be directed through the “Network Port” of the computer. Once
communications has been established, you can use any of the functions in the MARK-V software as you
would when directly connecting to the meter.
Add: When you select the “Add” button at the bottom of the screen, the “IP Address”, “Port Number” and
the value entered in the “Notes” field are saved.
Delete: This button is used to delete the highlighted “IP Address”.
Connect: Select the “OK” button at the bottom of the screen to initiate a communications session. The
request from the MARK-V software will be directed through the “Network Port” of the computer. Once
communications has been established, you can use any of the functions in the MARK-V software as you
would when directly connecting to the meter.
Cancel: Select the “Cancel” button to exit the screen.
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Section 8 Reports:
8.1 View Report:
This section is used as a procedure to view Register, Recorder, or Event Log data from the meter. The
“Read Meter Data” screen is used to configure the settings for reading data from the meter. “Read
Register Data” will provide you with a report displaying the register reads from the display of the meter.
“Read Recorder Intervals” will provide you with a report displaying pulse data from the Interval Recorder
of the meter. “Read Event Log” will provide you with a report displaying the Event Log of the meter.

2. Select “View Report” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear with a listing of the
types of reports that can be viewed. Make your selection based on the type of report you wish to view.
• Register
• Recorder
• Event Log
A screen will appear with a list of reports that are available to view. The reports are designated by the
serial number of the meter and the date and time that the report was created.
8.2 Print Report:

This section is used as a procedure to print an existing Register, Recorder, or Event Log report.
2. Select “Print Report” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear with a listing of the types
of reports that are available to print.
• Register
• Recorder
• Event Log
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Select the type of report that you wish to print. A screen will appear listing the reports that can be
printed. The reports are designated by the serial number of the meter and the date and time that the
report was created.
8.3 Delete Report:

This section is used as a procedure to delete an existing Register, Recorder, or Event Log report.
2. Select “Delete Report” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear with a listing of the
types of reports that are available to delete.
• Register
• Recorder
• Event Log
Select the type of report that you wish to delete. A screen will appear listing the reports that can be
deleted. The reports are designated by the serial number of the meter and the date and time that the
report was created.
8.4 Print Report List:

This section is used as a procedure to print a list of existing reports.
2. Select “Print Report List” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear with a listing of the
type of report lists that you can print out.
• Register
• Recorder
• Event Log
Select the type of report list that you wish to print.
8.5 HHF Transfer:

Each time data is read from a meter from the “Read Meter Data” screen, a report is automatically
generated. You can view the reports by selecting “View Reports” under the “Reports” heading. You can
also convert the reports to an HHF format. This allows the converted file to be imported into MV-90.
Select “HHF Transfer” under the “Reports” heading. A window will appear with a list of available reports.
Select the desired report and then select “OK” at the bottom of the window. An “HHF File Name” window
will appear. The string that you enter into the “HHF File Device ID” field will be the internal device ID of
the HHF file. The string that you enter into the “HHF File Name” field will be the file name of the HHF file.
Select “OK” at the bottom of the window. The file will be stored in the HHF subdirectory under the
WinMarkv directory.
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8.6 Create Text Delimited File:

This section is a procedure to convert reports to a format that can be transferred to a spreadsheet
program that accommodates comma delimited text files. The converted files are in a text delimited format
that can be imported into Excel.
Only one file can be transferred at a time.
2. Select “Create Text Delimited File” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear displaying
the three types of reports that you can convert to a text delimited format.
• Register
• Recorder
• Event Log
3. Select the type of report that you wish to convert. A screen will appear with a list of reports available to
convert.
4. Make your selection and select “Ok”. The report will be converted to a text delimited format and saved
in the “TXTDEL” subdirectory of the WinMarkV directory.
Section 9 Control:
9.1 Set Clock:
This section is used as a procedure to set the date and time in the meter.
1. Select “Control” from the main menu.
2. Select “Set Clock” from the screen that appears. A small screen will appear with a choice of “Meter
Clock” or “Computer Clock”. Selecting “Computer Clock” will allow you to enter a new date and time into
the computer. Selecting “Meter Clock” will allow you to enter a new date and time in the computer or the
meter or both. The date and time are not loaded into the meter when the meter is programmed.
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9.2 Input/Output Control:

This section is used as a procedure to operate the “Control Output” contacts and monitor the external
inputs. This can be done locally or remotely.
2. Select “Input-Output Control” from the screen that appears. A screen will appear prompting you for a
password.
3. Enter the appropriate password and select “Log On”. A level two password will work. The “Control
Input/Output” screen will appear.
The present state of each “Control Output” is displayed. Any control outputs that have been defined for
use as alternate options such as “End of Interval” or “Capacitor Bank Control” will not have an open or
close indication and cannot be operated by this screen. At the bottom of the screen, two fields display the
status of the two external inputs.
• “High” indicates that the input is open.
• “Low” indicates that the input is closed.
You can select the “Toggle” buttons to operate the control outputs. This screen cannot operate any
output not defined as a control output. A separate screen is provided in this software package to operate
the “Capacitor Bank” controls.
The meter must have the “M” option to equip the meter with “Control Outputs”. The meter must have the
“N” or “P” option to equip the meter with “External Inputs”:
• “N” Option: 1 External Input
• “P” Option: 2 External Inputs
The “Control Outputs” are configured on the “Control Outputs” screen of a programming file. The
“External Inputs” can be configured on the “Status Inputs” screen of a programming file.
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9.3 Capacitor Bank Control:

This section is a procedure to operate the “Capacitor Bank Contacts” in the meter. The contacts can be
controlled locally or remotely.
2. Select “Capacitor Bank Control” from the screen that appears. A screen will appear prompting you for
a password. Enter the appropriate password and select “Log On”. The following screen will appear.
Four operations can be performed on the meter as follows.

• Enable Automatic Meter Control: This commands the meter to activate its capacitor bank control system
to automatically switch as necessary based on the programmed values. An “Active” flag will inform you
that this was the last command sent to the meter. Once the control is in automatic mode, it will remain in
automatic mode even after outages and reprogramming.
• Disable Automatic Meter Control: This commands the meter to turn off the automatic capacitor control
system allowing only manual control. Once the automatic mode is disabled, it will remain disabled even
after outages and reprogramming.
• Activate Lag Switch Position: This commands the meter to activate the lag switch operation. This can
be done if the meter is in automatic mode or not.
• Activate Lead Switch Position: This commands the meter to activate the lead switch operation. This
can be done if the meter is in automatic mode or not.
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9.4 Calibrate Meter:

The MARK-V meter is calibrated using the MARK-V software. There are no physical adjustments. The
software loads “Correction Factors” into the meter’s non-volatile memory. These correction factors adjust
accuracy only. They do not affect the Ke, Register K or Register Multiplier values. Making accuracy
adjustments to the meter consists of programming correction factors into the meter to change the meter
accuracy. The computer driven procedure ensures consistency in the accuracy testing and calibration of
the MARK-V meter. The MARK-V meter is designed with watthours forward accuracy adjustments only.
Once it is accurate, then all other quantities except volthours, volt2hrs, amphours and amp2hrs, are
automatically accurate. The MARK-V meter has accuracy correction factors for full load and 0.5-power
factor per element. An additional correction factor is provided for series light load. The light load test
must be performed at 0.25 amps. Test the meter at these test points to determine any in-accuracy. Only
the test points that are out of tolerance need to be calibrated. This section is used as a procedure to
calibrate the MARK-V meter using the MARK-V software.
2. Select “Calibrate Meter” from the menu that appears.
The following screen will appear.
The “Meter Calibration” screen will appear. The Watthour Full Load and Watthour Power Factor fields are
provided for each phase. An additional field is provided for Watthour Series Light Load. From the meter
test records, enter the actual test result into the appropriate field. This means a registration of 100.47
would be entered as 100.47 and a registration of 98.9 would be entered as 98.9. Two digits to the right of
the decimal are adequate. For 2 and 2 ½ element meters, element C is the second element.
If volthours, volt2hours, amphours, or amp2hours requires adjustment, enter the “Percent Registration” in
the appropriate field.
Only the correction factors for the test points that are out of accuracy tolerance need to be entered on the
screen. If the meter is out of tolerance at only one test point, then only one correction factor is
necessary. Although more than one correction factor can be entered at a time, it is strongly
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recommended that one test point be corrected at a time with testing after each one to verify success
and minimize confusion.
Maximum Corrections:
• Watthour Full Load: +/- 3%
• Watthour Power Factor: +/- .5%
• Watthour Light Load: +/- 1%
Important!
Before making any adjustments to a meter, perform a “Configuration Backup” using the MARK-V
software. This procedure saves the “calibration constants” from the meter. If for any reason during the
“Calibration” procedure something goes wrong, you can use the “Install Backup” function to reinstall the
original calibration constants of the meter. “Configuration Backup” can be found under the programming
heading of the MARK-V software.
9.5 Test Mode Set Reset:

You can use this function to put the meter into “Test” mode (Set) and then take the meter out of “Test”
mode (Reset).
2. Select “Test Mode Set Reset”. The following window will appear.
3. Enter at least a level two password.
4. Select “Set” to put the meter into “Test” mode.
5. Select “Reset” to take the meter out of “Test” mode.
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Section 10 Passwords:
10.1 Passwords
The following is a list of operations that can be performed on the meter and the minimum level password
needed for each operation.
The following are the default passwords for the three different levels of passwords.
• Level 1 Password: 11111111
Meter Operation Minimum Password

Program Meter Level 3
Read Program File Level 1
Configuration Backup Level 1
Read Meter Data Level 1
Vector Analysis Level 1
Diagnostics Level 1
Reset Demand Level 2
Master Reset Level 3
Change Readings Level 2
Load Default Passwords Level 3
Wireless Module Check Level 1
Wireless Module Activate Level 3
Set Meter Clock Level 2
Input/Output Control Level 2
Capacitor Bank Control Level 2
Calibrate Meter Level 3
Test Mode Set Reset Level 2
Section 11: TransData Contact Information
TRANSDATA, INC.
2560 TARPLEY ROAD • CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 USA
• TEL (972) 418-7717
• FAX (972) 418-7774
www.transdatainc.com
E-mail: tdmeters@transdatainc.com
TransData is a registered trademark of TransData, Inc. ©1993-2002 by TransData, Inc. 07/02 All rights reserved.
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MARK-V SERIES ENERGY METER

22A313N Revised 04/26/18

PLEASE READ FIRST

MARK-V Meter/Recorder Compliance with FCC Regulations and User Instructions

Section 2: MARK-V Description

Section 3: WinMarkv Programming Software

Section 4: WinMarkv Main Menu

Section 10: Passwords

Section 11: TransData Contact Information……………………………… 185

Section 2: MARK-V Description

2.3 Metered Quantities:

2.4 List of Registers:

Instantaneous Registers: Primary or Secondary

Other Registers Include:

Operating Ranges (Meets All ANSI Specifications):

Absolute Maximums (without damage):

Current Each Phase:

3.1 Programming Process:

3.2 Getting Started:

3.4 Installation/Running the Program:

Section 4: MARK-V Software Main Menu

RS232 Baud Rate:

The “Reading #2” Password is 22222222.

2. Make sure the “Meter Password” is 22222222.

4. Enter the correct address and select “Ok”.

ARDIS Wireless Modem: This box should not be checked.

Modem Initialization Setup:

5.4 Meter Customize:

TOU Invert Setup:

5.6 Import Programming Files:

Import Programming File:

5.7 Switch To Recorder Programming Software:

This screen allows you to configure your printer setup.

Meter Programming Is Complete.

3. Select “Ok” to start the retrieval process.

6.4 Edit Programming File:

From the main menu:

6.4.1 Model Setup:

Special ID Code 1 and 2:

6.4.2 Measured Quantity:

4 Channel MARK-V Meter:

PT Ratio and CT Ratio:

Example 1: Secondary Scaling

MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

Example 2: Primary Scaling

MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

1. For Use With Firmware Revision 5.22 and Above:

MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 4 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

8 Channel MARK-V Meter:

PT Ratio and CT Ratio:

6. Total Usage Units:

MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

MV90 “Pulse Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Secondary Scaling

MV90 “Meter Multiplier” Calculations: 8 Channel MARK-V Meter Primary Scaling

Existing Customers: Customers Who Convert Some or All Programming Files to

Select “Alternate Scaling” at the bottom of the screen.

Converting an 8 Channel MARK-V Meter to Alternate Scaling:

6.4.3 Measured Quantity: Standard Scaling – 4 Channel Meters

Secondary Scaling For Energy Registers: Four Channel Meters

Primary Scaling For Energy Registers: Four Channel Meters

Secondary Scaling For Demand Registers: Four Channel Meters