Sentry 900 User`s Manual
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1. Operating Parameters The Vision meter is fully compliant with ANSI C12 1 C12 10 and C12 20 Operating parameters for the Vision meter are as follows 1 Temperature Operates in temperatures between 40C to 85C within the accuracy limits of ANSI C12 1 and C12 20 The LCD display will not function below 25C but meter operation is unaffected and LCD operation resumes once temperature goes above 25C 2 Humidity Operates normally within a humidity range of 5 to 95 non condensing 3 Voltage Operating voltage for the Vision meter is nameplate voltage 20 For example a 240V meter will operate normally from 192V to 288V 4 Frequency Vision meters operate normally at a rated frequency of 60Hz 5 5 Maximum current Maximum allowable current is annotated by the Class rating on the meter nameplate Standard Operation The Vision meter ships pre programmed from the factory ready for installation Meter settings and configuration can be modified after shipment using the Vision 20 20 software program No initial programming is required to begin using the meter under normal circumstances When power is applied to the Vision meter the startup sequence will commence The LCD will indicate the firmware version of the meter for approximately 3 seconds This firmware version should be noted when modifying settings using our Vision 20 20 software because previous 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 8032. Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Product Description Vision Metering s Vision meter family is a solid state watt hour meter line designed to provide flexible and reliable metering solutions for all residential and commercial applications The Vision singlephase meter family offers metering solutions for all singlephase metering configurations encountered in normal utility environments Meter Characteristics The Vision meter is comprised of a base assembly bezel and cover The base assembly contains the current transformer s which are used for current sensing along with the current carrying bus bars and voltage connections The meter bezel houses the circuit board containing the metering chipset RF communications and LCD display The standard meter cover is a UV stabilized polycarbonate cover with opticom connection Glass covers are also available upon request The Vision meter is designed to operate continuously in a temperature range of 40C to 85C with a relative humidity of 5 to 95 non condensing The Vision meter is rated as an ANSI C12 20 accuracy class 0 5 meter Typical accuracy results will fall within 0 2 for singlephase Vision meters Nameplate Information The Vision Meter nameplate can be customized to each utility s labeling specifications Some information is standard on all meter nameplate templates Typical meter nameplate information includes Utility name area Utility company number barcode
3. Data on Demand radio modules emit radio frequency energy The Vision meter has been tested and independently verified to comply with limits listed in CFR 47 Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Subparts A General and B Unintended Radiators issued by the FCC for class B digital devices This equipment complies with the FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com
4. Voltage Rated operating voltage Meter Class Full load current rating Form Meter service form K Watthours per disk revolution not used in Vision meter disk emulator K Watthours per test pulse TA Full load test amps Vision Metering serial number 10 Type Meter type 11 Date of manufacture E p 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering LCD Display The Vision meter LCD display consists of a 6 digit alphanumeric display along with numerous fixed data displays for indication of the many energy values and conditions the Vision meter may encounter A fully illuminated LCD segment check is pictured below descriptions begin top center and continue clockwise gt BBRBBB mati B H H 2 20 1 Energy register configurable to display 4 or 5 digits for kWH and 3 6 digits for demand registers 2 DEL REC NET Indicators a DEL Indicates energy consumed in forward direction b REC Indicates energy consumed in reverse direction c NET Delivered minus received energy 3 Phase Indicators Indicates voltage present on A B or C phase Energy direction indicator Indicates direction of energy flow Max Indicator Illuminates max indicator when displaying demand values kW kVA or kVAR Instantaneous demand Displays instantaneous KW demand Telephone Handset in
5. line to line Meter Internal Wiring Front View Neutral Connections to Socket Front View Set meter potential stab at 6 o clock or 9 o clock position to match socket connection 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Meter Self diagnostics The Vision Meter runs self diagnostics upon startup and every 3 minutes during normal operation There are two error indications that are displayed on the LCD display 1 Wiring fault The service disconnect indicator will flash every one second if a wiring fault is detected based on expected voltage and current configuration by meter form 2 EEPROM Error The Err indicator will illuminate on the bottom left corner of the LCD display if the Vision meter detects a problem writing data to the EEPROM during normal operation Troubleshooting Condition Possible Cause Solution Verify socket wired 1 Meter not properly and energized energized No Display 2 Potential link open if Close potential link equipped to complete 3 Defective meter internal circuit Replace meter Verify proper a N wiring in socket 1 Wiring errorin Test Je Meter runs meter socket RAI fast slow Calibration error v calibrate if Defective meter necessary Replace meter Verify proper n connections within 1 L
6. volts line to neutral 240 volts line to line Meter Intemal Wiring Front View Connections to Socket Front View 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual l Singlephase amp Network 1 Vision Metering Single Phase Three wire with CT Form 3S 120 volts line to neutral 240 volts line to line Meter Internal Wiring Front View Set meter potential stabat 6 o clock or 9 o clock position to matchsocket Connections to Socket connection Front View Use one half the CT ratio as the transformer factor in determining the meter multiplier 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Single Phase Three wire with Two CTs Form 4S N 2 120 volts line to neutral 240 volts line to line Meter Internal Wiring Front View Use the CT ratio as the transformer factor in determining the meter multiplier Connections to Socket Front View 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual l Singlephase amp Network 3 Vision Metering Three wire Network Form 12S 120 volts line to neutral 208 volts
7. 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering software versions may not be compatible with later firmware configurations In order to ensure full functionality please match software and firmware version when modifying meter configuration Energy Registration The Vision meter can be configured to display kWH consumption in a number of different manners The options for KWH accumulation are 1 kWH Delivered Unidirectional Energy is only accumulated in the forward direction only If current flow is reversed through the meter the kWH value still increments in the forward direction This is the default setting and most secure configuration 2 kWH Delivered Energy is only accumulated in the forward direction Reverse current flow is not included in the display This option is enabled by selecting Reverse Allowed in the Vision 20 20 software and only displaying kWH delivered 3 kWH Received Reverse current is accumulated and displayed as a separate register 4 kWH Net Meter displays kWH Delivered minus kWH Received Instantaneous Demand The Vision meter can be configured to display Instantaneous Demand in the center of the bottom row of the LCD display This is a real time kW indication that is updated once per second This display auto ranges from 0 to 3 decimals depending on the magnitude of the instantaneous demand value Calibra
8. dicates RF transmission in progress Err Error display illuminates when meter detects error in operation Vah Illuminates when kVAh is being displayed in main energy register 10 Tamper illuminates when reverse current flow is detected without meter being configured to allow current flow In both directions 11 kWh Illuminates to indicate main register is displaying kWh value 12 Open switch icon Indicates service disconnect is open if equipped also indicates phase error if incorrect phase connections detected 13 Time indicates time displayed on main register 14 Remaining Not used currently 15 Date Indicates date is displayed on main register display 16 Not used currently prepay functionality in future models ot oan on 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com 6 Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Available Configurations The Vision singlephase network meter is available in all standard utility configurations Available forms include Type Form Voltage Class Kh TA vis 1S 120V 100 1 0 15 V2S 2S 240V 200 1 0 30 V2S 2S 240V 320 1 0 50 V2SD 2S 120 480V 200 10 0 30 V3S 35 240V 20 1 0 2 5 V3SD 3S 120 480V 20 1 0 2 5 V4S 4S 240V 20 1 0 2 5 V4SD 4S 120 480V 20 1 0 2 5 V12S 12S 120V 200 1 0 30 V12S 12S 120V 320 1 0 50 V12SD 12S 120 480V 200 10 0 30
9. full load current through the meter Forms 3S and 4S meters are transformer rated devices which are only rated to pass current flow from the secondary of a current transformer through the meter When inserting a meter into an ANSI socket care should be taken to examine the socket jaws to ensure that proper tension is present in the meter jaws to avoid high resistance connections when the meter is inserted High resistance connections in the meter jaws can lead to increased temperatures within the socket and may lead to shortened meter life expectancy Once the meter is inserted into the meter socket and power is applied the following sequence occurs 1 Meter firmware version is displayed for approximately 3 seconds 2 LCD segment check is displayed for 8 seconds 3 Normal scrolling of programmed display parameters commences 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Common Site Configurations Single Phase Two wire Form 1S N 120 volts Meter Internal Wiring Front View Connections to Socket Front View 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Single Phase Three wire Form 2S 120
10. oose connection meter socket in meter socket gt N aw Replace meter cu e Meter a oi Replace meter Overheats i socket Socket Verify voltage and 4 Internal high l E A current resistance ne connections inside connection meter Replace meter 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Condition Possible Cause Solution Verify meter equipped with Airpoint or Data on Demand radio 1 Meter not Verify meter is equipped with programmed for Airpoint or Data SCM or Data on on Demand radio Demand a 2 Meternot transmission No Radio N sa Transmieson programmed Verify radio signal correctly strength 3 Signalstrength programmed to 15 low or higher 4 Transmission Verify proper interval too long transmission 5 Defective meter interval programming normally 30 seconds or less 5 Replace meter Warranty Returns Vision meters that are suspected to be defective during their warranty period should be returned to Vision Metering for repair or replacement Please contact the factory directly to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number prior to returning any meters Meter serial numbers quantity and suspected problem should be provided with RMA request FCC Notice Vision meters that are equipped with Airpoint or
11. tion Accuracy testing Vision meters are calibrated to 0 2 prior to shipment therefore no user calibration is required Accuracy testing can be accomplished using standard watthour test equipment which utilizes LED pickups Watthours per pulse output from the LED is shown on the meter nameplate as Kr Meters may have both a Kr and a Kp value in some cases When only one value is present Kr and K are equivalent Full load accuracy testing is performed at the nameplate test amps TA Light load testing is performed at 1 10 the full load value Once the test board is set up using the nameplate parameters the meter can be tested by following the manufacturer s recommended test procedure The Vision meter should never require calibration after initial factory calibration 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com EE Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Meter Installation Meter installation should only be performed by a trained meter technician The wiring diagrams contained within this manual are not intended to replace utility guidelines or installation guides These diagrams are provided to assist in determining the proper service type only The Vision meter is designed to be inserted into a standard ANSI style meter socket Forms 15 2S and 12S meters are self contained meters which are rated to pass
12. vision Metering AN AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Revision 1 0 Revision Date 7 22 2011 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info austininc com www austininc com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com Vision Meter Operating Manual Singlephase amp Network Vision Metering Contents CONTENTS anali 3 Product DeschiptioN siriaca aaa 4 Meter Characteristics ninnisin arr a ia 4 Nameplate Information i 4 LED Bisplayicgi aaa 5 Avallable ConfiIgrations 222 Re nn ira 6 Operating Parameters sessies ean iana kiinni ATAKEA EEEREN RENTENE EAE E NEONA AR EEEREN ANNA 6 Standard Operation ii asco 6 Energy Registrar aa a a a E a a a Ea no 7 Instantaneous Demafid a nichelino art 7 Calibration Accuracytestilig aa aaa 7 Meter Install iii a ico 8 COMMON Site Contigua ida 9 Meter Self diagnostics a lara aa 14 TOUPIE NOONE e E T OTO aa 14 Warranty RetUriS siu cere ia ir 15 EO o iTe EA A E E E A A E A A A A A NYU SE KNKI VNK NSK NTV SN AY VUVKE 15 7 Ross Cannon Street York SC 29745 Phone 803 628 0035 Fax 803 628 0282 info visionmetering com www visionmetering com 4n Vision Meter Operating Manual
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