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Schlumberger Schlumberger Schlumberger
Resource Management Resource Management Resource Management
Services, Inc. Services, Inc. Services, Inc.
5430 Metric Place 313-B North Highway 11 7275 West Credit Avenue
Norcross, GA 30092-2550 West Union, SC 29696 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 5M9
USA USA Canada
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© Copyright 2000, Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.
VECTRON® Solid-State
Polyphase Meter
Technical Reference Guide
Fifth Edition
Effective January 2000
Proprietary Rights Notice
This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Schlumberger Resource
Management Services, Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole
or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of
Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc. All rights to designs or inventions disclosed herein, including the right to
manufacture, are reserved to Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Schlumberger reserves the right to change
the product specifications at any time without incurring any obligations.
VECTRON, PC-PRO+ and PRO-READ are registered trademarks of Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.
All other brands and products are trademarks and/or copyrights of their respective holders.
Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
FCC Part 68
The VECTRON modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The label affixed to this equipment contains, among other
information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request,
provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to
one line should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the
REN for your calling area, you should contact your local telephone company.
The following jacks must be ordered from the telephone company in order to interconnect this equipment with the public
communication network: RJ11 for Parallel Off-Hook Detect version, or RJ31X for Series Off-Hook Detect version of the VEC-
TRON Modem.
An FCC compliant modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone
network or premises’ wiring using a compatible modular jack with is Part 68 compliant.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service. If
possible, the telephone company will notify you in advance. But if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon
as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of your equipment. If it does, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service.
Connections to party lines are subject to state tariffs. Contact your local telephone company if you plan to use this equipment
on party lines.
This equipment cannot be used on public coin service lines provided by the telephone company. This equipment is not
designed to operated via voice operation; thus it is not hearing-aid compatible (HAC) per Section 68.316, FCC Rules and
Regulations.
Service Return Address:
Schlumberger Resource Management Services, Inc.
Electricity Business Segment
313 N. Hwy 11
West Union, SC 29696
General Information
Installation
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
preliminary Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Meters Without Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Meter With Batteries (TOU and Extended Function Versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Meter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Socket-Base meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Bottom-Connected Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Battery (TOU and Extended Function Versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Battery Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Output Board Retrofit Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Hg-Wetted Board Retrofit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Operating Instructions
Solution 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Solution 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Recommended Test Setup for Minimizing Test Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Recommendations for Minimum Variability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Demand Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Demand Test Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Demand Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Calculation A: Actual Active Energy (kWh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Calculation B: Actual Active Demand (kW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Calculation C: Actual KVA Hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Calculation D: Actual kVA Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
TOU Calendar Schedule Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Daylight Savings Time Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Daily Schedules for Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Customer Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Independent Output Daily Schedules for Current Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Holiday Schedules for Each Specified Holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Change Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Field Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Required Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Test Method Using Infrared Pulse Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Test Method Using a Snap Switch Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Fatal Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Non-Fatal Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Other Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Calibration and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Corrective Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Glossary
Index
Notes:
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Section 4 SiteScan On-Site Explains how to use the VECTRON meter’s SiteScan
Monitoring features to help assure that the meter’s installation and
System system are accurate and operating correctly.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VECTRON meter is an electronic device incorporating digital sampling
technology to accurately measure power quantities. The meter is available in
three versions:
• Demand
• Time-of-use
• Extended Function
The demand and TOU versions are designed for use in billing applications
where information such as kW/kWh is required. The extended function is
designed for use in billing applications where reactive or apparent energy
quantities are required in addition to the standard real energy quantities. TOU
capabilities come standard with the extended function version of the
VECTRON meter. A mass memory option is available on TOU and extended
function versions of the meter where load profile data is needed for billing,
survey, or engineering applications.
Because the VECTRON meter is designed to provide maximum flexibility,
virtually all major operating characteristics are programmable. Display
configuration, demand type, calendar schedules, energy quantities, and mass
memory configurations are just a few of the many programmable features. All
annunciators and variables are displayed on an easy-to-read liquid crystal
display.
Four display modes allow flexibility in the presentation of data and program
parameters. All data values and parameters can be programmed for display in
Normal and Alternate Modes. The display continuously scrolls in Normal
Mode until Alternate Mode, Test Mode, or Toolbox Mode is selected. Test
Mode displays data necessary to test the accuracy of the meter without
disturbing billing data. When selected, the Toolbox Mode scrolls through per
phase information on each element contained in the meter and reports on all
SiteScan diagnostic counters.
VECTRON meters are programmed using Schlumberger PC-PRO+ software.
This software can also be used to program other Schlumberger electronic
products. In addition, the PRO-READ handheld reader programmer can be
used to program and read VECTRON meters.
The VECTRON meter is available in a transformer rated (CL20) and self-
contained (CL200) socket version and a transformer rated (CL20) and self-
contained (CL150) A-base version. The VECTRON meter utilizes an
autoranging power supply so that one meter can operate over a specified
voltage range. Form consolidation, which enables one meter to be used on a
variety of service types, has also been incorporated into the VECTRON meter.
While all VECTRON meters are similar in design, the VECTRON SVX has
several distinguishing features:
tem in the SVX does not require that meters be programmed for a spe-
cific service type. If any of the five diagnostic errors are enabled, auto-
service sensing is automatically enabled. If the meter cannot deter-
mine a valid service type, a Diagnostic 1 will be reported, regardless of
which diagnostic errors are enabled in the meter.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Each of the parts of the VECTRON meter are described in this section. The
VECTRON meter is shown without the protective cover in Figure 1.1 and
Figure 1.3.
The VECTRON meter is NOT a line isolated meter. Because of this, contact with the meter circuit board
can cause an electric shock resulting in severe injury or death. If the circuit board is exposed, the
meter MUST NOT be energized.
Base Assembly
The base assembly consists of the meter base (socket or A-base) and the
current sensors. A knockout is located at the six o’clock position in the socket-
base assembly to allow wires from a retrofitted option board to exit the meter
base.
Main Assembly
The main assembly is connected to the base using two side supports which
hold in place the power supply transformer (for VECTRON meters only), the
battery (for TOU, mass memory, and extended function versions only), an
option board (if applicable), and the meter board. The meter board contains
two processors, as well as the liquid crystal display. A protective cover, shown
in Figure 1.2 and Figure 1.4, fits over all the components to prevent accidental
contact with the circuitry.
The VECTRON meter is NOT a line isolated meter. Because of this, contact with the meter circuit board
can cause an electric shock resulting in severe injury or death. If the circuit board is exposed, the
meter MUST NOT be energized.
Battery
A lithium battery is provided only on the TOU, mass memory, and extended
function versions of the VECTRON meter. The battery is connected to the
meter circuit board using a two-pin connector and then snaps into the lower
side support.
Covers
VECTRON meters are available with a polycarbonate cover only. All
polycarbonate covers come standard with an optical aperture assembly and a
demand reset.
Outputs (Optional)
Two optional outputs are available on all versions of VECTRON meters:
• AMR interface
Each form C solid-state contact can be used as a pulse initiator output (KYZ),
demand threshold output, end of interval output, load control output
(independent output), customer alert output, or diagnostic condition alert
output.
The AMR output uses solid-state technology to connect directly to the T-3000
MIU (Meter Interface Unit), which is part of the inbound telecommunications
system.
The load control and customer alert outputs are only available with the TOU, mass memory, or the ex-
tended function versions of the VECTRON meter.
Modem
An optional modem is available on all versions of the VECTRON SVX meters.
The basic modem includes:
• Calling windows
• Solid-state outputs
R300V
The R300V is an option board that allows energy and maximum demand values
to be transmitted from the VECTRON via radio frequency. Features include:
• Tamper detection
• Signal conversion
• Hand shaking
• Isolation
DISPLAY ITEMS
All VECTRON meters can display a maximum of 32 Normal, 32 Alternate, and
10 Test items, up to a total count of no more than 48 items. The display items
and sequence of display, along with any desired annunciators or ID code
number, are selected during program setup, a feature of the PC-PRO+
software.
Table 1.1 lists, in alphabetical order, items programmable for display in the
modes indicated. Detailed information about these display items is given in the
PC-PRO+ Software User’s Manual.
Table 1.1 VECTRON Display Modes
Display Item Normal Alt. Test Toolbox
Continuous Cumulative kVA total (E rate only)* X X
Continuous Cumulative kvar lag (E rate only)* X X
Continuous Cumulative kW (E rate only)* X X
Continuous Cumulative kVA lag (E rate only)* X X
Cumulative kVA lag (E rate only)* X X
Cumulative kVA total (E rate only)* X X
Cumulative kvar lag (E rate only)* X X
Cumulative kW (E rate only) X X
Current Date (TOU only) X X
Current Time (TOU only) X X
Error Codes X X
Segment Test X X
Software Revision X X
* Indicates items available for display with the extended function version only. The energy
and demand quantities which show up in the display item list will vary depending on the
extended registers selected for that particular configuration, such as vars or VA.
Specifications
Electrical
Voltage Ranges (before SVX): 60 Hz range: (Nominal) 60 Hz range: (Actual)
Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Operating Range: ± 3 Hz
Carryover:
Programmable Outputs
Mercury-Wetted Relays
Voltage: 30 V DC or AC RMS
Current: 70 mA DC or AC RMS
Operating Environment
Time
Continuous operation
Burden Data
Potential
Current
CL 200 0.16
Standards
Dimensions
All dimensions are in centimeters and (inches).
Meter A B C D E F G H
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All weights are in kilograms and (pounds).
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STORAGE
Store the VECTRON meter in a clean, dry environment at temperatures
between -40°C and +85°C (-40°F to +185°F). Avoid prolonged storage (more
than one year) at temperatures above +70°C (+185°F). Inspect the meter upon
receipt before storing. Store the meter in the original packing material. If
storage is to exceed 45 days, the battery supplied with a TOU or extended
function version meter should be stored separately.
UNPACKING
As with all precision electronic instruments, the VECTRON meter should be
handled with care; however, special handling is unnecessary. When a demand
reset mechanism is supplied, it is secured with a wire seal. Do not remove the
seal until necessary.
When handling the circuit board assembly, grip the board edges to avoid
damaging the electronic components. Do not touch the liquid crystal display
as this can damage the glass or affect display readability.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Place the voltmeter probes in parallel with the 100 kilo-ohm resistor. The
measured voltage should be between 3.45 and 3.75 volts. If the voltage is
below 3.45 volts, replace the battery.
Ensure that the voltmeter probes do not short the battery terminals and that the voltmeter is set to the
proper voltage range.
The product you have purchased contains a battery which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life,
under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste
stream. Check with your local area solid waste officials for details about recycling options or proper
disposal.
SITE SELECTION
The VECTRON meter is designed and manufactured for use in outdoor
environments with temperature ranges between -40°C and +85°C (-40°F to
+185°F).
INSTALLATION
Meter Installation
Socket-Base meters
In the socket-base VECTRON meter, the current and voltage terminals extend
as blades, or bayonets, from the back of the meter. Connection is made by
plugging the meter into a socket where the bayonets engage main terminal
jaws that have been connected to the service lines. Electrical connection is
provided by the heavy spring pressure of the socket jaws on the meter
bayonets. In some heavy-duty sockets, clamping pressure provided by a handle
or wrench ensures proper connection.
Bottom-Connected Meters
All bottom-connected VECTRON meters use a terminal block that has a
maximum of eight current terminals and seven voltage terminals. In the
bottom connected VECTRON meter, the leads are brought down from the
current sensors to the terminal block which can be covered and sealed.
Cover
To install the cover, turn it clockwise until it is properly seated. Be sure the
locking tabs on the cover are engaged with the base, and the optical tower and
demand reset are properly aligned with their corresponding accessories on the
register faceplate. If the cover is not correctly aligned, a demand reset or
communications with the meter via a handheld reader or laptop computer
through the optical tower will not be possible.
Battery Modem
An additional lithium battery is provided with the VECTRON SVX if the meter
has been ordered with a modem and the phone home during outage option. As
shown in Figure 2.4, the battery is connected to the modem board using a two-
pin connector and then snaps into the lower side support.
If the meter was not ordered with provisions for KYZ outputs, the male connector (which comes stan-
dard with all output kits) will have to be soldered to the main circuit board first. The flexible connector
from the output board will then fit over the male connector from the main circuit board.
9 Place the protective cover back on the meter. Make sure all four latching
clasps at the base of the meter are engaged.
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PROGRAMMING
The battery should be connected and the meter must be powered prior to
programming. The meter can be programmed through the cover using the
optical tower, or, if equipped, through the RS-232 or RS-485 board connections.
The communication baud rate for the optical tower is 9600.
Refer to the PC-PRO+ Programming user’s manual for detailed instructions for
programming the VECTRON meter.
Notes:
This chapter will show you the location of the meter’s controls and will
describe how to obtain the desired operational modes and displays. It will also
tell how to initialize the VECTRON meter while providing detailed information
on demand, TOU, and extended function versions of the meter, as well as the
mass memory, KYZ, and communication board options.
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Do not remove the electronics housing while the meter is powered up. Because resister dividers are
used on the VECTRON, line-level voltages are present on the circuit board. Failure to follow this proce-
dure could result in serious personal injury or death. The warning label, shown in Figure 3.3, should
always be visible on the electronics housing.
Demand Meter
Restoration of AC power re-initializes the electronics and causes the meter to
perform self-diagnostic check procedures. The meter then retrieves all billing
data and begins a new demand interval.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Normal Mode
Upon power-up, all VECTRON meters operate in the Normal Mode. The
display continuously scrolls through the Normal display sequence, displaying
each selected quantity, annunciator, and ID code for a program-specified
duration.
The meter operates in Normal Mode until one of the following occurs: power is
disconnected; the Alternate display sequence is initiated; Test Mode is
accessed, or the Toolbox Mode is accessed.
Alternate Mode
Alternate Mode is entered from Normal Mode by using the magnetic reed
switch or one of the programming devices. Alternate Mode is indicated by the
flashing ALT annunciator.
To activate this mode with the magnetic reed switch, momentarily (less than
four seconds) move a small magnet (30 gauss) near the reed switch. The reed
switch is located in the twelve o’clock position just above the nameplate, and
labeled ALT/TOOLBOX. It can be accessed with the cover in place. The reed
switch, hidden from view by the meter module enclosure (Figure 3.1 and
Figure 3.2), is activated by the magnet and the meter enters the Alternate
Mode.
To activate this mode with an auxiliary programming device, refer to the PC-
PRO+ or PRO-READ software user’s manuals.
Once the Alternate Mode has been activated, the display scrolls once through
the programmed items and then returns to the Normal Mode. Operation of the
register in Alternate Mode is identical to that of Normal Mode. The quantities
displayed and the length of each display item are selected during
programming. Like the displays in Normal Mode, each display item in
Alternate Mode can have a two-digit identifier. If selected, this code can be
from 01 to 99. All calculations performed in Alternate Mode are identical to
those performed in Normal Mode.
As an option, the Alternate Mode can be programmed for manual scrolling.
When this option is selected, the meter will not advance to the next display
time until the magnetic reed switch is activated.
Test Mode
The Test Mode can be accessed from either the Normal or Alternate Mode by
removing the meter cover and pressing the Test button (Figure 3.4) until it
locks. To release the Test button, simply slide the nameplate up slightly.
The Test Mode annunciator, shown in Figure 3.5, continuously flashes while
the VECTRON meter is in Test Mode or Toolbox Mode. In Test Mode, each
programmed display item remains on the display until manually scrolled to the
next item by activating the magnetic reed switch.
Activating Test Mode causes all billing data to be transferred to nonvolatile
memory. Upon entry of Test Mode, if any of the present interval’s calculated
demand values are higher than the stored maximum demand values, the new
values are stored as maximum demands. All Test Mode program parameters
are then retrieved from nonvolatile memory for use in Test Mode. The
parameters are demand test interval length, number of subintervals, and test
Kh . Each is independent from those specified for Normal Mode. Activating the
demand reset while in Test Mode initializes the demand test interval. (This
interval is not synchronized to the top of the hour.)
To exit Test Mode and place the register in Normal Mode, perform one of the
following:
• If Test Mode was activated manually, slide the nameplate slightly upward
to release the locking Test Mode button.
• If Test Mode was activated via programming communications, do any of
the following:
• Press and then release the manual Test Mode button.
Toolbox Mode
You can enter the Toolbox Mode from either Normal or Alternate Mode. The
Toolbox Mode is accessed by activating the magnetic reed switch for four
consecutive seconds. Upon activation, a flashing “TEST” appears on the left
side of the display and a continuous PhA appears in the upper left-hand corner.
To activate this mode with the reed switch, place a small magnet
(approximately 30 gauss) near the reed switch located at the 12 o’clock
position on the meter. The nameplate is marked ALT/TOOLBOX to indicate the
correct location. The switch, hidden from view by the meter module housing,
is activated by the magnet and the meter first enters the Alternate Mode. After
four consecutive seconds the meter then enters the Toolbox Mode. The
magnetic reed switch can be activated with the meter cover in place.
Once activated, the Toolbox Mode scrolls through the list of per phase items
and diagnostic counters. See Table 3.1, Toolbox Mode Display List, for an
example of a 3-element VECTRON meter. As long as the reed switch is
activated, the meter continues to scroll through the display list. For a more
detailed discussion about the Toolbox Mode Display List, refer to Chapter 4,
"SiteScan On-Site Monitoring System".
All “PhA”, “PhB”, “PhC” quantities are displayed with a fixed decimal and no leading zeros. The Wat-
thour Disk Emulator is not displayed while the diagnostic counters are displayed. The diagnostic
counters are displayed with leading zeros (000-255).
When the magnet is removed, the meter finishes scrolling through the
remaining items in the Toolbox Mode Display List and returns to the Normal
Mode display sequence. The meter continues to perform all normal metering
operations while the Toolbox Mode is active.
The per phase Volt and Amp readings are Root-Mean-Square (RMS) values
which are updated every second. The voltage and current angles are updated
every five seconds. The direction of the watthour disk emulator, which scrolls
at a constant rate of one revolution per 1.33 seconds, is the same as the
direction of energy flow for the phase being displayed (left to right if delivered
to the load; right to left if received from the load). If any quantity is undefined
due to the meter’s form, the per phase information for that quantity is skipped.
If the magnitude of the current for that phase is too low, the current magnitude
and angle for a particular phase (A, B, or C) are displayed as dashed lines (---).
This low current threshold is defined as 0.5% of class current.
The SiteScan diagnostic counters represent the number of times each
diagnostic error occurred since the last time the counters were reset. (For
detailed information about the SiteScan Diagnostic Checks, refer to Chapter 4,
"SiteScan On-Site Monitoring System".)
The diagnostic counters range from 0 to 255 and can only be reset to zero
through the PC-PRO+ or PRO-READ software packages.
Display
A nine-digit liquid crystal display with a variety of annunciators, shown in
Figure 3.5, is provided on both versions of the VECTRON meter. Six large data
digits are available to display all billing and information data. Three decimal
points are provided for programmable resolution of billing data.
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Two of the three small digits in the upper left-hand corner of the display are
used to provide code numbers to identify any display item. These three digits
are used along with the six data digits to display ID numbers such as the meter
serial number and user fields.
Directly below the three code number digits is the Test Mode annunciator
(TEST). This annunciator flashes on and off once per second while the meter
is in Test Mode or Toolbox Mode.
To the right of and slightly below the Test Mode annunciator is the Alternate
Mode annunciator (ALT). This annunciator flashes on and off while the meter
is in Alternate Mode.
At the far right side of the display are the TOU rate indicators (rates A, B, C, D,
and E [total]). These indicators correspond to the four programmable TOU
rates and the total rate which is always active. The TOU rate indicators can be
programmed to be displayed with the appropriate energy and demand.
quantities. When an energy or demand quantity for the currently active TOU
rate (A, B, C, or D) is displayed, the corresponding TOU rate indicator flashes
on and off.
The energy annunciators are displayed on the bottom line, to the right of the
MAX annunciators. The annunciators can be programmed to display with all
TOU rates. This same annunciator can be programmed to display as a demand
with any demand quantity.
The EOI annunciator is located to the left of the MAX annunciator on the
bottom line. This annunciator turns on for four seconds at the end of each
demand interval (or at the end of each subinterval when rolling demand is
used).
Located at the lower left-hand corner of the display are the potential
indicators. Any time the voltage on phase B or phase C drops 20 percent below
the lowest nominal point of the voltage range, the potential indicator for that
particular phase flashes. If phase A drops below 20 percent of the lowest
nominal point of the voltage range, the meter recognizes this as a power
outage.
At the bottom of the display is the watt disk emulator. The watt disk emulator
simulates mechanical disk revolution and scrolls at a rate based on the
programmed Kh value.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
Register Programs
Use PC-PRO+ software or PRO-READ software via the optical tower to
program VECTRON meters. Use PC-PRO+ to generate register programs.
Chapter 6, "Replacement Parts, Accessories, And Drawings" provides cable
configurations for connections.
The standard unit of measure for billing quantities is kilo-, abbreviated k. PC-
PRO+ also allows billing quantities to be measured in “units.” The selection of
“units” causes the meter to display billing quantities as a base unit without a
prefix, i.e. watts. The selection of “units” as the unit of measure also will
disable the annunciators referring to billing quantities.
The following energy and demand registers can be programmed to display in
any of the numerical formats shown in Table 3.2, Register Display Formats:
• Maximum Demand
• Previous Demand
• Instantaneous Demand
• Present Demand
• Cumulative Demand
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All formats can be programmed for leading zeros and a floating decimal point.
See the "Self-Reading Registers" section for information the self-reading
registers available for the Demand and TOU versions.
Self-Reading Registers
There are up to four self-read registers available in the VECTRON SVX meters,
depending on the particular verion. The demand version has one self-read
register available, while the TOU and mass memory versions have four.
Data Storage
The VECTRON SVX meter can automatically read and store all energy,
demand, and TOU register values, along with the time and date of the self-read,
in memory. The meter versions store the data differently. The demand version
stores the data on its one self-read register and then overwrites it with each
additional self-read. The TOU and mass memory versions store the data on the
four self-read registers. The data from the first self-read is stored on “Self Read
1 Register” and the data from the second self-read is stored on “Self Read 2
Register”. The meter continues storing the data in sequential order until all 4
self-read registers are full. When the fifth self-read occurs, the meter
overwrites the oldest data, which is contained in “Self Read 1 Register”. All
following self-reads will continue to overwrite the oldest data, continuing the
sequential pattern.
Programming
If the VECTRON SVX meter is in Test Mode when a self-read is scheduled to occur, the self-read will
be performed when the meter is returned to Normal Mode. Likewise, if the meter is powered down
when a self-read is scheduled to occur, the self-read will be performed when the meter powers up.
The self-read registers can be programmed to read and store data at a specific
time depending on the meter version. The only option for the demand version
is to read and store data upon demand reset. However, the TOU and mass
memory versions can be programmed to read and store data on demand reset,
on a monthly schedule, or on a specified number of days after a demand reset.
The meter can be programmed to perform a demand reset automatically after a self-read. For more in-
formation on demand resets, refer to the "Demand Reset" section later in this chapter.
Using PC-PRO+ programming software, an operator can reconfigure self-reads without having to fully
initilize the meter.
Programmable Parameters
Programmable parameters establish the meter’s configuration and define its
operation in Normal, Alternate, and Test Modes. Programmable parameters
specific to Test Mode can be displayed in Test Mode only. All other
Display Scroll Time The number of seconds (1 to 15) that each register
quantity is to be displayed before the next quantity
appears.
Cold Load Pickup Time CLPU. The number of minutes (0 to 255) before demand
calculations are restarted after a recognized power outage
occurs. Defining this value as zero will cause demand
calculations to restart after any recognized power outage.
Register Full Scale A demand value that defines the maximum rated demand
for a particular meter installation. Valid entries can be as
large as 999,999 or as small as 0.001 and can be adjusted
in 0.001 increments. For extended function VECTRON
meters, this value is only applicable to register 1.
Demand Interval Length The time in minutes (1 to 60) that each demand interval
lasts before a new interval begins. Valid interval lengths
are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, and 60 minutes.
INFORMATION DATA
Time and Date Stamps (TOU and Time and Date Stamps are available for the following:
Extended Function versions only) Maximum Demand, Last Demand Reset, and Last
Reprogram.
Time on Battery Carryover (TOU and Number of minutes that meter clock has operated on
Extended Function versions only) battery carryover.
Day Type Indicator (TOU and Extended The watt disk emulator indicates the TOU day type on the
Function versions only) display. Position 1 (far left) is a weekday, 2 is a Saturday, 3
is a Sunday, and 4 is a holiday.
Time Remaining in Interval The amount of time in minutes and seconds before the
end of the current demand interval. (Note: This option is
available for 60 Hz operation only.)
Meter ID Two numbers (up to nine digits each) used to identify the
meter.
Number of Times Programmed A counter identifying the number of times the meter has
been programmed. This counter will increment up to 9999
and will roll over to zero.
Number of Power Outages A counter identifying the number of times the meter has
recognized a power outage. This counter will increment up
to 9999 and will roll over to zero.
Number of Demand Resets A counter identifying the number of times a demand reset
has occurred. This counter will increment up to 9999 and
will roll over to zero.
Number of Days Since Reset (Demand only) A counter identifying the cumulative
number of elapsed days since the last demand reset. This
counter will increment up to 99 and will roll over to zero.
Time Remaining in the (Sub) interval The amount of time in minutes and seconds before the
end of the current Test Mode demand interval.
Time Remaining Till Test Mode The amount of time in minutes and seconds before the
Time-out programmed Test Mode time-out counter will expire and
the display will return to Normal Mode. The Test Mode
Time-out period is only activated if Test Mode was
entered remotely through a programming device.
Input Pulse Count The number of pulses seen by the meter for the present
Test Mode subinterval/interval. Ten pulses are counted for
each revolution of the watt disk emulator.
Previous Interval Input Pulse Count The pulse count of the previous Test Mode subinterval/
interval.
DEMAND
The demand meter calculates energy values and various types of demand
values such as maximum, cumulative, continuous cumulative, previous
interval, instantaneous, and present demand. The meter can be programmed to
calculate demand using block, rolling window, or thermal emulation.
Demand Calculation
To calculate demand, incremental energy values are accumulated over a fixed
time period, depending on the demand interval length for which the meter is
programmed. At the end of the interval, the energy totals are arithmetically
converted to demand values.
These demand values are then compared against the stored maximum demand
values. If a demand value is greater than the corresponding maximum demand,
it is then saved as the new maximum demand. If a demand value is less than
the corresponding maximum demand, it is discarded. At the beginning of an
interval, the current interval demand is reset to zero and new demand values
begin accumulating. This process is carried out every time an interval or
subinterval is completed.
The various methods of reporting demand calculations are described below.
Thermal Demand
The VECTRON meter will emulate the response of a thermal demand meter for
kW and kVA (extended function meters only). This type of demand calculation
is approximated exponentially. The meter will record 90% of a change in load
in 15 minutes, 99% in 30 minutes, and 99.9% in 45 minutes. The four
characteristics of a thermal demand meter that the VECTRON meter will
emulate are:
• No End-of-Interval (EOI)
Previous Demand
Previous demand is the stored maximum demand at the last demand reset.
Previous demand is saved in nonvolatile memory when a power outage occurs.
Demand Reset
A demand reset can be initiated by pressing the demand reset switch or using a
programming device (through the optical tower). Reset of maximum demand
billing values can occur in either Normal or Alternate Mode. When a demand
reset is initiated, the following takes place in the meter:
1 To indicate the demand reset, the display flashes all eights for approxi-
mately six seconds.
2 The current maximum demand values are added to the corresponding
cumulative demand values. Also, continuous cumulative demand is copied
to cumulative demand.
3 All maximum demand values are reset to zero and all corresponding times
and dates of maximum demands are cleared (TOU only).
TIME-OF-USE
The time-of-use (TOU) function is available on TOU versions of the meter and
comes standard with the extended function meters. Schedule information is
programmed on a PC using the PC-PRO+ Programming software.
TOU Schedules
When using the TOU functions of the meter, energy and demand registrations
are segregated into time blocks during the day. Each time block is assigned
one of four rate periods. In addition to these four rate periods, a total rate is
always available.
Calendar Schedule
The calendar schedule contains all daily and yearly information needed for the
meter to measure and register data in real time. The schedule contains rate
schedules, daily schedules, seasons, holidays, and Daylight Savings dates. For
information concerning the entry of these parameters into the PC-PRO+
software package, consult the PC-PRO+ software user’s manual.
Rate Schedules
Four independent rates are available for TOU registration. These are
designated A, B, C, and D. Only one of these rates can be active at a time. The
TOTAL register, designated Rate E, is always active, regardless of the active
rate period.
Daily Schedules
Up to four daily schedules—weekday, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday—are
available. Each schedule defines the times during the day that rate period A, B,
C, or D begins and ends. Up to eight rate period changes per rate may be
specified for each daily schedule.
Each day of the week is assigned to one of the four daily schedules. Therefore,
one to four of the daily schedules can be used in any combination with the
days of the week.
Seasonal Schedules
A season is a period of months during the year when a particular rate is in
effect. The year can be divided into a maximum of eight seasons. If multiple
seasons are not used, the TOU schedule contains one year-round season. The
daily schedules (1, 2, 3, and 4) can be defined differently for each season. Up to
eight season change dates are specified for each year in the calendar schedule.
Season changes occur at midnight of the season change date (where midnight
corresponds to 00:00 hours) or can be designated through programming to
occur at the first demand reset following the season change date.
Holiday Schedules
A maximum of 22 holidays per year can be designated in the calendar
schedule. One of the four daily schedules is assigned to each of the holidays in
the calendar schedule.
Registers
Several energy and demand quantities can be measured by the meter. Any
energy register and any demand register except previous, present, cumulative,
continuous cumulative, and instantaneous can have a TOU rate schedule
applied to it. The extended function version of the VECTRON meter can have a
maximum of two TOU registers which follow a defined TOU schedule.
Operation
This section describes operation specific to the meter display. Several
programmable TOU indicators are available on the liquid crystal display
(LCD).
Season Change
At the end of a specified season, all last season registers are updated with
current season register data. The meter can be programmed to activate an
automatic demand reset at season change. A season change occurs at midnight
at the end of the programmed season change date or at the first demand reset
following the season change date, depending on how the meter has been
programmed. Some utilities program the season change to occur at the first
demand reset following the season change date to make season changes
concurrent with the meter reading cycles.
The following events take place when an automatic demand reset occurs at
season change:
1 The current season energy registers are copied directly to the last season
energy registers.
2 The current season maximum demand registers are copied directly to the
last season maximum demand registers, and E rate is added to the cumula-
tive demand register.
3 After the demand reset, the maximum demand registers are reset to zero,
and the E rate cumulative demand register is copied to the last season
cumulative demand register.
If there is no demand reset at season change, all current season registers are
directly copied to last season registers at season change, but no current season
registers are zeroed.
Battery Carryover
When the meter recognizes a power outage, it begins battery carryover
operations. All billing data are transferred to nonvolatile memory at this time,
and all circuits, except the timekeeping circuit and battery backed RAM, are
de-energized. The timekeeping circuitry, powered by the lithium battery, keeps
time while the meter is in battery carryover mode.
Upon restoration of AC power, all self-dignostics are completed, and all data is
retrieved from nonvolatile memory. The real time is retrieved from the real
time clock. The elapsed time of the outage is also added to the stored value for
time spent on battery.
MASS MEMORY
Capacity
The VECTRON meter with mass memory option provides 32KB of random
access memory (RAM) for either one or two (extended function version)
channels of interval load profile data. The amount of installed RAM actually
used for load profile recording is programmable from 1 to 32 Kbytes in one
Kbyte increments.
Bit Resolution
The mass memory is configured for 12 bit data resolution. Equivalent pulse
count resolution per interval is as follows:
Bits Pulse Counts
12 4,095
Interval Lengths
The mass memory records data on a block interval basis. The interval length is
programmable: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes. The interval
length is the same for all channels and is independent of the interval length for
displayed demand quantities.
Power Outage
The VECTRON meter can flag an interval when a power outage exceeds a
specified number of seconds. The range for power outage length is
programmable from 0 to 255 seconds and must not exceed the programmed
interval length.
Channel Configuration
The meter can be programmed to have one or two channels of interval load
profile data. Each channel must correspond to an energy register selected
during the programming process. If two channels are selected, one of the
energy quantities must be watthours.
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Pulse Constants
For each data channel, the pulse constant is programmable from 0.02 to
999,999 unithours per pulse in 0.01 increments. As with the KYZ pulse output
constants, the mass memory pulse constants apply to secondary readings only.
(A watthour pulse constant of 1.8 corresponds to 1.8 watthours per pulse).
Example 1: Calculation of Pulse Weight Replacing an
Electromechanical Device
Customer pulls 120V, CL20, 3-element, Form 9S electromechanical meter from
installation.
Meter Kh = 1.8 watthours/disk revolution
Pulse Initiator = 4 pulses/disk revolution
This electromechanical meter has the following Pulse Weight (PW):
PW = Kh/PDR = 1.8 watthours/disk revolution
4 pulses/disk revolution
PW = 0.45 watthour/pulse
The maximum number of pulses is 4095; therefore, the smallest Pulse Weight
(PW) that can be used is:
PW, Min = 1800 Wh = 0.44 Wh/Pulse
4095 P
Since this value is a multiple of 0.02, it can be entered as the multiplier for the
kWh channel in mass memory.
Data Storage
The VECTRON meter stores data in mass memory at the end of each interval.
Each channel has 12 bits written to mass memory. For example, consider two
channels of mass memory. At the end of an interval, a 12-bit number is written
into memory for channel 1; a 12-bit number for channel 2 follows immediately.
This process continues for each interval until sixty intervals have been
recorded. The mass memory is grouped into segments of sixty intervals, or
records. In addition to the profile data, each record contains the following
information:
• Time Tag—specifies the month, day, and hour of the end of the data block.
• Status Bits—there are five types of status bits written into each data block.
• Power Outage—status bit is set for each interval during which a
power outage occurs (interval status).
• Saturation—status bit is set when the pulse count for any interval in
the block exceeds the data resolution (block status).
• RAM Error—status bit is set if any memory address within the record
fails the memory check (block status).
Recording Duration
Use the following equation to determine the recording duration:
Recording Duration (days) = {(M • 1024 - 133)/[12 + (96 • C)]}* • I/24
C = Number of channels
Table 3.4 shows the recording duration for a memory size of 32 kilobytes (KB).
Table 3.4 Recording Duration in Days for 32 Kb of RAM
Interval Length in Days Recording for 1 Days Recording for 2
Minutes Channel Channels
1 12 6
2 25 13
3 37 19
4 50 26
5 62 33
6 75 39
10 125 66
12 151 79
15 188 99
20 251 132
30 377 198
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The RS-232 offers serial communication for the VECTRON SVX meter. The RS-
232 communication is connected through a DB-9-Female (F) pin connector.
The connector is a Data Terminal Equipement (DTE) device, which allows
direct connection to a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) device with a
DB9-Male (M) connector.
Figure 3.7 illustrates the connection between a VECTRON SVX meter with an
RS-232 and a PC.
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Standard Features
The RS-485 has the added capability of long distance communication and
multi-drop networking without extra equipment needed. The RS-485
communication is connected through a RJ-11 connector. The RS-485 uses a
two-wire network for communication. The omission of a ground wire in the
network improves the quality of the signal.
The RS-232 and RS-485 include the following:
• Addressing
• Signal Conversion
• Handshaking
• Isolation
Optional Features
There are four assembly options available:
• RS-232 communication
• RS-485 communication
Settings
Note: All factory settings are ON except switch #2, which is OFF.
OPTIONAL OUTPUTS
VECTRON meters provide optional outputs on a separate circuit board
mounted beneath the main circuit board. Four versions of output boards are
available:
Customer Alert A (TOU only) The contact is closed when TOU rate A is active.
Customer Alert B (TOU only) The contact is closed when TOU rate B is active.
Customer Alert C (TOU only) The contact is closed when TOU rate C is active.
Customer Alert D (TOU only) The contact is closed when TOU rate D is active.
Customer Alert E (TOU only) The contact is closed when TOU rate E is active.
Diagnostic Condition Alert The contact is closed when any of the diagnostic checks
are triggered.
Output Cables
A standard output cable which extends through the base of the meter as a set
of pigtail leads is provided whenever an option board is supplied. An optional
viking connector cable assembly is available.
KYZ outputs are not wired to the bayonets in the meter base unless they are specifically ordered this
way.
R300V
The R300V is an option board for the VECTRON meter that allows energy and
maximum demand values to be transmitted from the VECTRON meter via
radio frequency. The R300V is functionally equivalent to the ERT technology
that is available on Schlumberger residential meters. The features of the board
include:
• Broadcast energy only for demand meters
• Broadcasts energy for demand and TOU meters
• Tamper detection
• All components housed within the meter
For 2400 baud communications, the master station modems need to be fully compliant with CCITT
V.22bis.
open all day. If the customer sets the open and close time to 0 for both
windows, the calling window for that day is always closed. If a call is in
progress while a window closes, the call will be completed.
Answer Delays
There are separate answer delays for inside and outside the call window. The
value for either time delay can be 0 to 255 seconds. One ring is approximately 6
seconds.
An unprogrammed meter is shipped from the factory with a preset answer
delay of 45 seconds (7–8 rings). Once the meter is programmed, the preset
answer delay will not be used.
Dialing Features
• Phone Numbers—the SVX can dial two phone numbers, each of which can
contain up to 35 digits including dial modifiers.
• Blind Dialing—if blind dialing is enabled in the software, the SVX meter
will dial the specified number even if there is no dial tone.
• Wait Time—if blind dialing is not enabled in the software, the modem will
wait 5 seconds for a dial tone and will not dial if there is no dial tone.
For phone line simulators, Schlumberger recommends blind dialing with a two second delay.
Call On Schedule
This feature permits the meter to phone the master station on a schedule. If
call windows are always open and a call is not answered or is incomplete, the
meter will:
• Wait 10 minutes
If Phone Home on Events is enabled, events programmed to call phone number 1 take precedence over
those programmed to call phone number 2.
Off-Hook Detect
The programmable off-hook feature allows the meter to use the customer’s
phone line without interfering with the customer’s usage. During
communications with the master station, the meter will sense an off-hook
condition if the customer should “pickup” an extension phone. The meter then
hangs up, and the customer has access to the phone line. The customer must
hang up momentarily to obtain a dial tone. When using a parallel off-hook
detect, you may need to do a few hook flashes before the modem recognizes
the pick up condition. This feature must be disabled if the meter is configured
for phone line sharing as either a master or a slave.
The SVX meter has the hardware option of either series or parallel off-hook
detect. Series off-hook utilizes an RJ31 connector and senses the current
change when a customer picks up the receiver. It is connected in line with the
customer’s phone line. Parallel off-hook utilizes an RJ11 connector and senses
the voltage change when a customer picks up the receiver. It is connected in
parallel with the customer’s phone line, similar to an extension phone. Parallel
off-hook detect is a standard feature on the SVX modem.
MODEM OUTPUTS
The SVX meter can include one option board—a modem or an I/O board. To
enable a customer to use both features in a SVX meter, the modem is available
with solid-state outputs onboard. One configuration is available for outputs
residing on the modem board. This configuration consists of a modem with
two solid-state Form C outputs (KYZ1 & KYZ2) and one low current, solid-
state Form A (LCSS) output. No mercury-wetted outputs are available with the
modem.
MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
The VECTRON meter samples small portions of the input voltages from the
voltage and current sensing elements. Each sample is converted into a binary
number and then used by the microcontroller to derive the billing values. This
phase selection, sampling, and measurement process is described in the
following sections.
Sampling
During one cycle of the power source, the VECTRON meter takes 8 samples
for each of the voltages and the currents on each of the phases. The phase A
voltage is sampled first, followed by the phase A current, and then the phase B
voltage, and so on. These groups of 6 samples are therefore spaced 2.08
milliseconds apart if the register is operating on 60 Hz, or 2.5 milliseconds if
the register is operating on 50 Hz (see Figure 3.9).
Before this procedure is repeated for the next cycle, a delay is added so that
the relative position of the next group of 8 samples on the waveform is shifted
in time with respect to the samples taken during the previous cycle. This
ensures that each group of samples is not taken at an identical point during the
cycling of the signal. This technique, called sample migration, helps the
VECTRON meter maintain metering accuracy under harmonic distortion
conditions (see Figure 3.10).
Two consecutive
cycles have samples that
are 34 microseconds or
0.75° apart.
averaged (divided by 481) and the square root is taken, yielding the RMS
voltage and RMS current for each phase. The accumulators are reset before
the first of the next set of 481 samples is taken.
Watthour Measurement
Watthours are measured by multiplying the instantaneous value of the voltage
on each phase with the instantaneous value of the current on the same phase
(see Figure 3.12).
The resulting values are added to running accumulators. After the completion
of 481 samples (one second for 60 Hz supply or 1.2 seconds for 50 Hz supply),
the reading in this accumulator is passed to the consumption routing where it
is averaged (divided by 481), scaled, corrected, divided by 3600, and then
added to the main registers.
The VECTRON meter can be programmed to register watthours either in the
delivered quadrants only, or in the delivered and received quadrants.
When delivered watthours only are measured, any negative watthour values
are ignored. This has the same effect as a detent mechanism on an induction
watthour meter.
When delivered and received watthours are measured, any negative watthour
values are made positive and added to the watthour register.
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The voltage and current values from each phase are squared and stored in their
respective accumulators. At the end of the 60th supply cycle, each
accumulator contains the sums of the square of the voltages or currents for
each phase. The contents of these accumulators are passed to the
consumption routine where they are averaged (divided by 481) and the square
root is taken, yielding the RMS voltage and RMS current for each phase.
Every second, the RMS voltage and the RMS current for each phase are
multiplied together to establish a VA-second value for each phase. These
values are scaled and corrected.
The total VA hour value is calculated by adding the VA-second quantities for
each phase and dividing the total by 3600. This value is added to the
appropriate register.
If apparent energy is selected as the extended function, the VECTRON can be
programmed to calculate VA either vectorially or arithmetically on delta
services. The vectorial calculation uses the following formula:
VA = Watts 2 + Vars 2
Notes:
A fatal error indicates internal meter problems which cease all meter functions
except communications. These errors cause the display to lock on the error
code until the meter is re-initialized. Persistent fatal errors may require a meter
change-out. The non-fatal errors can indicate either a meter problem such as
low battery error or a site problem such as the reverse power flow error. These
self-diagnostic checks can be independently enabled or disabled through the
PC-PRO+ software.
For a more detailed discussion of each fatal and non-fatal error, refer to
Chapter 5, "Testing, Troubleshooting, And Maintenance".
Definition 1: The per phase information displayed in the Toolbox Mode is referenced to the
internal voltage and current sensors of the meter. The meter will designate
each phase by the elements. Table 4.1 defines each element.
Figure 4.1 shows how the wiring of each element determines the phase
notation used by the meter.
Figure 4.1 Toolbox Phase Notation for Form 9S and 16S VECTRON Meters
Definition 2: The SiteScan system uses the A phase voltage as a reference point. Therefore,
the Toolbox Mode display of the A phase voltage angle will always be 0.0°V.
The VECTRON meter is still determining this angle and will still detect a problem if the A phase voltage
angle is incorrect.
After the meter sets the A phase voltage direction to 0.0 degrees, the meter
calculates all the other voltage and current angles lagging to the A phase
voltage. This allows you to easily plot the vector information, not only to
determine problems, but also to determine the phase sequencing of the site.
Figure 4.2 provides an example of the plot for Toolbox Mode information. No
matter how you elect to plot the phasor information, whether you plot the
same as shown in Figure 4.2 or in the opposite direction, the Toolbox Mode
will still provide an accurate representation of the site.
In this example, the plot is going in the clockwise direction; therefore, the
phasors will be rotating in the counterclockwise direction. By using this
information, the phase sequencing of the meter site can be determined. In the
case shown, if you are stationary at zero, the first vector you will see is A phase
voltage. The next voltage phasor is B phase and last is C phase voltage,
indicating ABC rotation. For CBA rotation, you would still see A phase at zero,
but you would see C phase voltage next followed by B phase.
The following is an example of the Toolbox Mode. This example is for a Form
9S meter wired for a 4-wire wye system:
*The diagnostic counters are incremented each time a diagnostic error occurs.
• Both A and C phase currents lag while B phase current leads its
voltage.
It is very important to note that the meter will continue to operate normally
while any of the diagnostic errors are being displayed. The system and
installation diagnostic checks will only report that there may be a problem
with the meter or site. They have no effect on metering or on any operations
performed by the VECTRON meter.
If enabled, all the diagnostic checks will continually check for errors every five
seconds. The VECTRON meter will not check for diagnostic errors under any
of the following conditions:
If more than one diagnostic error condition exists, the diagnostic with the
lowest number will take precedence for display. Diagnostic errors will not be
shown if any fatal or non-fatal errors are displayed.
Each of the diagnostic checks can be independently programmed with one of
the following display options:
Activating the ALT/Toolbox magnetic reed switch allows the Normal Mode
display sequence to scroll one time during a locked diagnostic error. At the
end of the display sequence, the error message locks onto the display
again. To access the Alternate Mode display list, activate the magnetic
reed switch to place the meter in the Normal Mode. Wait at least one sec-
ond; then activate the switch again. The meter will scroll once through the
Alternate Mode display list and then once through the Normal Mode list;
then lock on the error again.
By activating the magnetic reed switch for more than four seconds, the
meter will go into the Toolbox Mode. The display will continue to scroll
through the Toolbox Mode display items as long as the switch is activated.
This should allow the user time to determine what is causing the error.
Scroll The diagnostic error will be displayed during the “Off Time” between dis-
play items. When an error occurs the meter will display the error during the
next “Off Time” of the current display mode (Normal or Alternate) the
meter happens to be in.
Ignore The diagnostic error will not be displayed on the meter. However, the diag-
nostic error will still increment the diagnostic counter. This option can be
used to determine the frequency of an error without reporting it on the dis-
play of the VECTRON meter.
Disable The diagnostic error will not be displayed on the meter display or incre-
ment the diagnostic counter.
• Network
• Three-wire Delta
• Four-wire Wye
• Four-wire Delta
The form of the meter determines which of the above service types is available
for the meter. Diagrams showing all possible meter forms, their associated
service types, and typical phasor diagrams are given in Figure 4.4 through
Figure 4.14.
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SITESCAN DIAGNOSTIC #1
A multitude of wiring conventions, phase loadings, and power factors can exist at metering sites.
Therefore, the vector diagrams obtained from actual metering sites will vary from those shown here.
This should be expected and will cause no metering errors, but some unusual circumstances could ne-
cessitate reconfiguration of one or more of the diagnostics. For more information on SiteScan reconfig-
uration, refer to the PC-PRO+ Programming Software User’s Manual.
The first step of diagnosing an error is to place the meter into the Toolbox
Mode and gather the information.
The following is the information in the Toolbox Mode display while the
Diagnostic #1 error is triggered:
The next step is to graphically plot the above information into a phasor
diagram as shown in Figure 4.15.
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By comparing the phasor diagram drawn from the information found in the
Toolbox Mode with the typical phasor diagram, it becomes clear that the B
phase voltage is incorrect. The correct phasor should be around 120°, not 300°
where the phasor currently is. Since the phasor is approximately 180° off, this
most likely represents a polarity problem with the B phase voltage circuit. Also
note that diagnostic counter d1 has incremented to “001”.
SITESCAN DIAGNOSTIC #2
If the above equations are not met for three consecutive checks the diagnostic
check will trigger. Although the meter is using VA as a reference voltage, it does
not need to be correct for this check to be valid, because the percentage
difference is the determining factor.
and
We can see in the above equations that 275.4 and 279.1 are not less than 131.1.
Further investigation can begin on the circuit to determine the cause of the
problem.
SITESCAN DIAGNOSTIC #3
It is possible to see dashes where the current information should be, but have no Diagnostic #3 error
present. (See the "SiteScan Toolbox Mode" section earlier in this chapter for more information.)
SITESCAN DIAGNOSTIC #4
The next step is to graphically plot the above information into a phasor
diagram as shown in Figure 4.17.
By comparing the phasor diagram drawn from the information found in the
Toolbox Mode versus the typical phasor diagram, it becomes clear that the C
phase current is out of the user-defined envelope. The correct phasor should
be around 240.0°, not the 297.0° where the phasor currently is. This is not a
problem with the meter or a wiring problem at the site, but it does indicate a
poor load power factor condition which may need to be corrected. Also note
that diagnostic counter d4 has incremented to “001”.
SITESCAN DIAGNOSTIC #5
Unlike the other diagnostic errors, the fifth diagnostic error is updated every
45 seconds. One phase at a time is checked for five seconds for three
consecutive checks. If the three consecutive checks on any phase fail, the
error code will display after all the phases have been checked. The error code
will clear when all the phases pass two consecutive checks (about 30
seconds).
Notes:
This section provides information and instructions to help you test and
maintain the VECTRON and VECTRON SVX meters. Topics covered include:
• Energy testing
• Demand testing
• Field testing
• Maintenance
Annunciators
If the IR LED is programmed to be driven by lagging varh, the watt disk emulator will also be driven by
lagging varh.
ENERGY TESTING
With a constant load applied, the LED pulses are compared to the output of a
conventional high accuracy watthour standard. This is accomplished using a
compatible optical pickup device and a comparator.
Follow these steps to test the Wh LED:
1 Program the meter with a desired pulse constant Kh.
2 Apply a constant delivered watts load (Wapp) to the meter.
3 Verify that the LED pulses properly either by counting the pulses or using
a comparator to compare pulses from the meter under test to the standard.
To determine the number of pulses per second, use the following equation:
#Pulses/sec = Wapp x N x 1 hour x 1
3600 sec Kh
where N is the coil factor for singlephase test method (Table 5.1).
4 The same for the field Test Mode, if desired.
If accuracy or repeatability is poor, the Kh may be incorrect or the “settling time” in the test bench must
be adjusted. (Schlumberger recommends a 4–5 second settling time.)
Example
The meter is programmed with a KYZ pulse constant for watts of 1.8 Wh/pulse.
This indicates that the KY terminal pair will pulse at a rate of 3.6 Wh/pulse. The
same holds true for the KZ terminal pair. If the KY terminal pair is to pulse at a
rate of 1.8 Wh/pulse, the programmed KYZ constant must be 0.9 Wh/pulse.
The KYZ output(s) can also be connected to an external recorder to verify the
proper number of pulses.
If the emulator is flowing right to left, this indicates a reverse power flow situation.
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When testing Form 45 VECTRON meters, the two voltage blades or terminals on the load side of the meter must be shorted. If these
blades are not shorted, the meter will not power up during testing. In a field installation, the external wiring provides the necessary
shorted connection. It is important to note that these two blades are NOT to be shorted when the meter is installed in the field. For
applications where a Form 45 VECTRON meter is to be installed on a 4-wire delta installation, please contact your Schlumberger
Sales Representative for information concerning the testing of the third voltage divider on the load side of the meter.
2
When testing under true polyphase conditions, Forms 9 and 16 can only be tested as a 4-wire wye. These forms cannot be tested as
4-wire deltas because of present limitation inherent in the test equipment.
3
2 1/2 Element Meter.
Introduction
Testing solid-state meters on test boards designed primarily for
electromechanical meters may sometimes give unexpected results. Erroneous
readings could occur on light-load tests when the test sequence calls for a
light-load (LL) test following a full-load (FL) or power-factor (PF) test. In some
cases, PF readings could also be in error when following a FL test. The errors
are always positive and may be a few percent for PF and even greater for LL.
The problem is aggravated on lower voltages and when using large test
constants, Kt, similar to the typical Kh values of comparable induction meters.
This problem does not exist on modern test boards with their latest software.
Test Description
A typical meter test sequence consists of:
1 The voltage and current ramp up at unity power factor to the FL level.
2 A pulse from the meter starts the FL test and another pulse ends it.
3 The phase angle then changes for the PF test. The current may stay at the
FL level or ramp down to zero and back up for the phase angle change.
4 A pulse from the meter starts the PF test and another pulse ends it.
5 The current ramps (directly or through zero) to the LL current level at
unity power factor.
6 A pulse from the meter starts the LL test and another pulse ends it.
Most test boards use jogging (slewing) immediately following a FL or PF test
to shorten the time required for the next test to start. The energy used for
jogging may be more than enough to cause the next pulse from the meter, even
before the ramping of current or changing of phase angle is completed. If the
trigger to start the next test is armed and ready during the jogging or transition
to the next test level, an unexpected pulse may cause the test to start too soon.
This obviously will result in erroneous readings. Some settling time is
necessary for the test board power, the reference standard, and the meter
under test to stabilize after the change to a new test level.
Most test boards provide a settling time (programmable or fixed) and will not
recognize another test pulse following the completion of a test until the
jogging, ramping, and settling time have all transpired. The VECTRON meter
needs a settling time of about four or five seconds after the new test level has
been reached before the test starts.
Recommendations
Erroneous test results caused by the problems previously described can
probably be corrected by implementing one of the following suggestions. Even
if there are no bad readings, Solution 3 can cut the total test time significantly
without sacrificing accuracy. The suggested solutions are:
1 Change the test sequence to avoid jogging before the light-load test.
2 Upgrade the test board to meet the requirements listed previously.
3 Program the meter and test board for a small test constant. This will avoid
jogging and also give the added benefit of shorter test time.
Solution 1
Change the test sequence so that the LL test is first, followed by the PF test
and then the FL test. This should prevent all jogging from occurring between
tests and will probably eliminate the erroneous readings. This is the quickest
solution to implement since it requires no changes to the test board or the
meter.
Solution 2
Install the latest test board software revision. A test board ideally should
recognize no new test pulses after the completion of a test until jogging,
ramping, and settling time have all transpired. Settling time should be
programmed for four to six seconds. There is nothing to be gained by using
settling times greater than six seconds.
Solution 3
This is the preferred solution, since it results in shorter test times and can be
implemented simply by programming the meter for a smaller test constant and
settling the test board accordingly.
The VECTRON and most other solid-state meters have the capability of being
programmed for a much smaller test constant (Kt), such as one-tenth or one-
twelfth of the energy required for one disk revolution of an electromechanical
meter. With the test pulses running 10 to 12 times faster there is the possibility
of shortening the test time considerably, but not by a factor of 10 or 12. It still
takes a finite amount of time to obtain meaningful results.
DEMAND TESTING
Testing consists of comparing the readings displayed on the VECTRON meter
to the actual demand, as determined using a high-accuracy, RMS responding
reference standard. The standard should have pulse outputs proportional to
Wh/pulse and VAh/pulse.
Pulses from the reference standard are accumulated over one demand
interval, and then the total pulse count representing watthours is converted to
an average demand value using the formulas in the Demand Calculations
section.
Because of the high accuracy of the VECTRON meter, the following is the
recommended procedure for testing these meters.
2 Apply rated voltage to the meter under test and the reference standard. Set
the test current to the desired level (FL, LL, or PF test amps; or any desired
level within the meter rating). To ensure that the supply polarities are cor-
rect, check that the Watthour Disk Emulation Annunciator is traversing in
the forward direction. Switch off only the current to both the meter and
the standard.
3 Reset and enable the pulse counting device.
4 Put the VECTRON meter into Test Mode by pressing the Test switch. Once
this has been done, push in the Demand Reset switch to zero the test regis-
ters and start a new demand interval.
5 Start the test by switching on the current to all meters and the reference
simultaneously.
6 The End-of-Interval (EOI) flag will appear for five seconds in the display
after the end of the demand interval. At this time, switch off the current to
all meters simultaneously and stop the pulse count. Do not disconnect the
voltage to the meter.
7 Record the pulse counter total and the values displayed on the VECTRON
meter.
8 Perform calculations A, B, C, and D (extended function versions only) in
the demand calculations section and compare the results.
This test method is valid for kWh, kVAh, kvarh, kW, kVA, and kvar at any load or power factor.
Demand Calculations
Pre-calculate the total pulses expected with the following formula to ensure
that the comparator display does not overflow:
Pt = V x I x T/(Kh x 60)
indicates that its associated register is ON. The annunciator does not flash
when the register’s display if OFF. Repeat this procedure for each switch point
for every day of the week.
Customer Alerts
If customer alerts have been specified, verify that they close when their
respective rate schedules are active. Refer to Chapter 6, "Replacement Parts,
Accessories, And Drawings" for the pin assignments of the customer alerts and
to the section, "Outputs (Optional)" in Chapter 1 for the operation of customer
alerts.
Change Dates
Set the time to 00:00 of the first day of the next season and repeat the steps
outlined in Daily Schedules above. Repeat the procedure for each of the
seasons specified.
FIELD TESTING
Field testing of the VECTRON meter may be accomplished with conventional
methods using either the infrared test pulses or the disk emulation
annunciator.
Required Hardware
The typical field test setup consists of a phantom load, a portable standard,
and an infrared test pulse adapter with counter or snap switch assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Fatal Errors
Fatal errors cause the display to lock on the error code because of the
possibility that billing data may have been corrupted, or that the meter may
not be operating correctly. If multiple fatal errors occur, the one that was
detected first will be the error code that locks on the display.
The VECTRON meter will check for fatal errors:
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Fatal errors are cleared when they are corrected and the meter is
reprogrammed.
Description: If the meter has a ROM error, the error code Er 001000 will be
continuously displayed. If this error occurs, program the meter and check for
proper operation. If the error continues to exist, return the meter for repair.
Er 000010 EEPROM Error
Description: If the meter has an EEPROM error, the error code Er 000010
will be continuously displayed. If this error occurs, program the meter and
check for proper operation. If the error continues to exist, return the meter for
repair.
Er 111111 Power Down Error
Possible Cause: Front end processor failure. Return the meter for repair.
Possible Cause: Front end processor failure. Return meter for repair.
Non-Fatal Errors
Non-fatal errors can be programmed to scroll during the one second display
off-time or lock on the meter display. If multiple non-fatal errors occur, the
meter will display a combined error message. For example, if a low battery
error and a clock error exist, the error display will read Er 010001. In this case,
if one of the errors had been programmed to lock, and the other error had been
programmed to scroll, the display will lock on the combined error message.
Activating the magnetic reed switch allows the Normal Mode display sequence
to scroll one time during a locked non-fatal error. Activating the magnetic reed
switch twice allows the meter to scroll first through the Alternate Mode
display items and then through the Normal Mode display items. At the end of
the display sequence, the error message locks onto the display again.
Each error check is performed upon initial power-up, upon programming,
upon restoration of power after an outage, and at least once each day.
Possible Causes:
To retain billing data for TOU, the battery must be replaced with the power
applied to the meter.
Description: A Full Scale overflow error exists when the calculated demand
at an EOI exceeds the meter full scale value. The meter full scale value is
selected during programming. If an overflow occurs, the error code Er 100000
is displayed in Normal Mode. This error is programmable to display during
the one second display off time, or lock on the meter display.
The full scale overflow error displays after the interval during which the
overflow occurred. The maximum demand register continues to accumulate
and display kW as long as the format limitations are not exceeded. When a
demand reset is performed, the correct maximum kW value will be added to
the cumulative registers and the error code will no longer be displayed. If a
full scale overflow occurs, check the installation to ensure that the current
metering capability has not been exceeded. A full scale overflow in no way
affects the existing billing data.
Er 007000 Reverse Direction Error
Description: A Reverse Direction error exists when the meter detects one
complete and continuous equivalent disk revolution in the reverse direction.
This error is applicable to kWh only. Reverse direction detection is a selected
feature during programming. If a reverse direction error occurs, Er 007000 is
displayed during the one second off time in Normal Mode. This error is
reported regardless of whether the meter is detented or undetented.
The reverse direction error will clear when a demand reset is performed or,
for TOU and mass memory meters, after 31 days have elapsed since the
reverse rotation was detected.
Other Problems
Demand Reset Cannot Be Initiated Through PC or Handheld
• Switch Not Securely Seated—Verify that the tab has been completely
pushed into the Test Mode position and that the inner cover is fully
engaged with the base assembly.
• Verify that meter is programmed with the correct service type (does
not apply for VECTRON SVX meters).
Diagnostic 2, 3, or 4 Condition Incorrectly Active
VECTRON firmware versions 2.2 and 2.3 could provide “interesting” results
when the meter is configured for lagging KVA and the meter is operated under
leading power factor conditions.
At the end of each 60 cycle sampling period, the VECTRON sets the KVA
register integrator input to either the just measured RMS KVA value or zero
depended upon the VAR value just measured. If the sum of the individual
phase VAR values is zero or positive, the KVA integrator input value is equal to
the just measured RMS KVA value. If the sum of the individual phase VAR
values is negative, the KVA integrator input value is equal to zero.
Under lagging or unity power factor conditions, KVA exceeds or equals KW,
respectively. But under leading power factor conditions, KVA is less than KW
which results in a power factor greater than unity! Thus the interesting results.
In the SVX release, the leading condition causes the KVA register integrator
input to be set equal to the just measured KW value. This prevents a power
factor of greater than unity from occurring.
The predominant load in the industry consists of a lagging power factor.
MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance
No scheduled or preventive maintenance (other than battery replacement for
TOU and Extended Function versions), is necessary for the VECTRON meter.
Battery Precautions
A lithium battery is used in the VECTRON TOU and extended function meters
only.
Line potential may exist on the battery terminals. Follow these precautions:
Corrective Maintenance
Because of the high level of integrated packaging and surface-mount
components, on-board component repairs are not recommended. The entire
meter or appropriate subsection should be returned to Schlumberger
Customer Service for repair.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Battery 512359-001
* Please note that the Main Circuit Board, in addition to other electrical/electronic cir-
cuit components that reside on the same board, cannot be replaced in a meter without
affecting the accuracy of the device. The meter should be factory calibrated in order to
compensate for the new electrical/electronic parts. This does not apply to I/O or Modem
Boards.
* The socket uses 2 P/N 441793-001 holders. The A-base meter uses 1 P/N 441793-001
and 1 P/N 441793-002 holder. The Main Circuit Board, in addition to other electrical/elec-
tronic circuit components that reside on the same board, cannot be replaced in a meter
without affecting the accuracy of the device. The meter should be factory calibrated in
order to compensate for the new electrical/electronic parts. This does not apply to I/O
or Modem Boards.
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DRAWINGS
This section contains three drawings:
• VECTRON Block Diagram
• VECTRON SVX Block Diagram
• VECTRON and VECTRON SVX Option Board Schematic
Notes:
alternate mode One of the four modes of register operation used to display
quantities that are not needed on a regular basis, for example
Kh .
autobaud rate sensing The capability of determining the modem band rate for
incoming calls ( i.e., 300, 1200, or 2400).
battery carryover The amount of time that the register is energized by the
battery to maintain the accuracy of the clock within the
microprocessor. All program and billing data are transferred
to nonvolatile memory when battery carryover operation is
activated.
block interval deamnd Demand based on intervals from 1 to 60 minutes in length. All
calculations of demand are based on rolling demand. To
calculate block interval demand, program the register to have
one subinterval of the same length as the demand interval.
call on schedule Enables the meter to phone the master station on a schedule.
call windows Time ranges that determine when a meter will answer the
phone or place calls to the master station.
cumulative TOU kW The sum of the maximum demand values at each demand
reset since the cumulative kW register was cleared. It is
updated at each demand reset by adding the maximum
demand register to the cumulative register.
continuous cumulative TOU kW The sum of the maximum and cumulative demand at any time.
current season The season that defines the present rate schedule.
customer alerts Outputs that can be used, for example, to control external
lights indicating the time of use rate in effect.
demand delay Cold Load Pickup (CLPU). The programmable amount of time
required before demand calculations are restarted after a
power outage.
demand subinterval The smaller blocks of time that are used in rolling demand
calculations.
end-of-interval annunciator (EOI) An annunciator that can be displayed at the end of every
subinterval.
end-of-interval output A contact closure output that can be initiated at the end of
each subinterval.
error codes Monitor operation of the meter. Nine error codes are
available for display in Normal, Alternate, and Test display
modes.
full scale value The demand value that, when exceeded, causes error code
Er100000 to display. This value can be any quantity less than
or equal to the largest allowable Maximum Demand Value
that can be displayed.
independent outputs/load control Outputs that can be used to close a contact to control, for
outputs example, a water heater load by following switchpoints
independent of the time-of-use registers.
KYZ output Pulse initiator outputs. A Form C contact closure output that
generates pulses per the programmed Ke value.
magnetic reed switch A mechanical switch consisting of a thin metal contact which
is closed by an external magnetic field.
maximum demand The largest demand calculated during any interval over a
billing period. The Maximum Demand quantity displayed in
Test Mode is that value calculated over the test interval only
(this can differ from the Normal Mode demand interval).
normal mode One of the four operating modes of the meter. It includes all
routine meter operations.
off-hook detect Programmable feature that allows the meter to use the phone
line without interferring with other phone usage.
optical tower Tower located on the face of the meter. The meter can be
programmed and communicated with through the optical
tower.
phone home during outage Enables the meter to call the master station during a power
outage. This is an optional feature.
phone home on event A feature that allows the meter to call the master station
when an event occurs.
phone line sharing Can connect up to five auto-answer meters to a single voice
grade telephone line for remote interrogation.
power up To energize.
primary/direct reading register A register in which the readings take into account the register
multiplier.
rolling interval demand A calculation of maximum demand derived from the moving
average of the smaller consecutive subintervals.
test mode One of the four modes of register operation. It allows testing
of the register without altering billing data.
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