Series PM172

Powermeters

Installation and
Operation Manual

BG0270 Rev. C
 LIMITED WARRANTY
The manufacturer offers the customer a 24-month functional warranty on
the instrument in respect of faulty workmanship or parts from date of
dispatch from the distributor. In all cases, this warranty is valid for 36
months from the date of production. This warranty is on a return to factory
basis.
The manufacturer does not accept liability for any damage caused by
instrument malfunction. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for
the suitability of the instrument to the application for which it was
purchased.
Failure to install, set up or operate the instrument according to the
instructions herein will void the warranty.
Only a duly authorized representative of the manufacturer may open your
instrument. The unit should only be opened in a fully anti-static
environment. Failure to do so may damage the electronic components
and will void the warranty.

NOTE
The greatest care has been taken to manufacture and calibrate your
instrument. However, these instructions do not cover all possible
contingencies that may arise during installation, operation or
maintenance, and all details and variations of this equipment are not
covered by these instructions.
For additional information regarding installation, operation or maintenance
of this instrument, contact the manufacturer or your local representative or
distributor.

IMPORTANT

Please read this instruction manual before installing the unit, and
take note of the following precautions:

1. Ensure that all incoming AC power and other power

sources are turned OFF before performing any work
on the instrument. Failure to do so may result in
serious or even fatal injury and/or equipment damage.
2. Before connecting the instrument to the power
source, check the labels on the side of the instrument
to ensure that your instrument is equipped with the
appropriate power supply voltage, input voltages,
currents, analog output and communication protocol for
your application.

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 3. Do not connect the instrument to a power source if
it is damaged.
4. Do not expose the instrument to rain or moisture.
5. The secondary of an external current transformer
must never be allowed to be an open circuit when the
primary is energized. An open circuit can cause high
voltages, possibly resulting in equipment damage, fire
and even serious or fatal injury. Ensure that the current
transformer wiring is made through shorting switches
and is secured using an external strain relief to reduce
mechanical strain on the screw terminals, if necessary.
6. Setup procedures must be performed only by
qualified personnel familiar with the instrument and its
associated electrical equipment.
7. DO NOT open the instrument under any
circumstances.

) Read this manual thoroughly before connecting the meter

to the current carrying circuits. During operation of the
meter, hazardous voltages are present on input terminals.
Failure to observe precautions can result in serious or
even fatal injury or damage to equipment.

Modbus is a trademark of Modicon, Inc.

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 Table of Contents

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Quick Start
TYPICAL INSTALLATION

Wiring Mode 4LL3, RS-485 Connection

(See Sections 2.2.4 and 7.2 for complete set of diagrams)
K L
LINE 1(A)
K L
LINE 2(B)
K L LOAD
LINE 3(C)

Shorting
Switches
2A

RELAY
OUTPUT
250VAC,5A

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1 2 + - + - 1 2
1 2 +
STATUS INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT RELAYS 1
I1
2 - 3

V1
+ 4

I2
5 - 6

V2
+ 7
I3
8 - 9

V3 N
N/- 10
COM.1 COM.2
RS-232 RS-422/RS-485
5 1 L
11 -TX -RX +TX +RX L/+ 12
9 6 13 14 15 16 17
VN RS-422/485
5 4 3 2 1
5A
9 8 7 6

LINE AC
- +
-RX +RX N
+TX
-TX
POWER- -
METER +
RS-485

UP TO 31
DEVICES

+ -
- + - + POWER-
METER UP TO 31
PC 1 PC 2 RS-485 DEVICES
RS-485 RS-485
00-06011

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 SETUP
Setups can be performed directly on the front panel or via PAS communication
software - see Chapter 4 for full instructions. menu bASc
Performing Basic and Communications Setup option ConF

Press ENTER CHG ENTER value 4L-n

Press SELECT to activate middle window; press ▲▼ to scroll to option.
Press SELECT to activate lower window; press ▲▼ to scroll to value. menu Prt.1
Press ENTER to save selected value. option Prot
value ASCII
Basic and Communications Setup: Default Options
Code Parameter Default Description
ConF Wiring mode 4Ln3 4-wire Wye using 3 PTs
Pt PT ratio 1.0 Phase potential transformer primary to
secondary ratio
Ct CT primary current 5A Primary rating of the phase current
transformer
d.P Power demand period 15 min Length of demand period for power
demand calculations, in minutes.
E = external synchronization
n.dp Number of power 1 No. of demand periods to be averaged for
demand periods sliding window demands. 1 = block interval
A.dP Ampere/Volt demand 900 s Length of demand period for volt/ampere
period demand calculations, in seconds
0 = measuring peak current
buF Buffer size 8 Number of measurements for RMS
averaging
Freq Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz Nominal power utility frequency
LoAd Maximum demand load 0 Maximum demand load current used in
current TDD calculations: 0 = CT primary current
rSt Reset enabled En Enabled (disable to protect all reset
functions)
Prot Communications ASCII ASCII protocol
protocol
rS Interface standard 485 RS-485 interface
Addr Address 1 Device address
bAud Baud rate 9600 bps Baud rate
dAtA Data format 8n Data format (8 bits, no parity)
H.Sh Flow control nonE No flow control
(handshaking)
Ctrl RTS control nonE RTS is not used
CPtb ASCII compatibility diS Disabled
mode

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1. Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 About this Manual

This manual is intended for the user of the PM172 Powermeter. This
Powermeter is a microprocessor-based instrument used for the
measurement, monitoring, and management of electrical parameters.
This chapter gives an overview of this manual and an introduction to the
PM172.
Chapter 2, Installation, provides instructions for mechanical and electrical
installation.
Chapter 3, Using the Menus, presents the structure of menus for setup
and status viewing.
Chapter 4, Setup Menus, provides instructions for performing parameter
setup on the front panel.
Chapter 5, Data Display, guides you through the display pages.
Chapter 6, Viewing Status Information, tells you how to access additional
status information on the instrument. This information may be useful
during installation.
Chapter 7, Communications, provides drawings for communications
connections.
Appendix A contains the PM172 Technical Specifications.
Appendix B contains instructions on programming setpoints.
Appendix C provides information on configuring TOU registers.
Appendix D provides detail on Event and Data logging.

1.2 About the PM172

The PM172 is a compact three-phase AC Powermeter, specially designed
to meet the requirements of users ranging from electrical panel builders to
substation operators. The PM172 is available in two models: the PM172P
for basic power measurements, and the PM172E which adds energy
measurements and data recording. Both are suitable for 4-inch round and
92x92mm square cutouts.
The PM172 is an advanced microprocessor-based digital instrument that
incorporates the capabilities of a network analyzer, data recorder and
programmable controller. The instrument provides three-phase
measurements of electrical quantities in power distribution systems,
monitoring external events, operating external equipment via relay
contacts, fast and long-term on-board recording of measured quantities
and events.

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Features
Local Display: The front panel features bright LED displays (three
windows, up to 49 pages, 6-digit energy counters) with adjustable update
time, a bar graph showing percent load with respect to user-definable
nominal load current, and two communications receive/transmit LEDs.
Display auto scroll is available on the main screen with a programmable
scroll interval of 2 to 15 seconds. Automatic return to the main screen is
available after 30 seconds of uninterrupted use.
The PM172E also features an energy pulsing LED.
AC Inputs: 3 voltage and 3 current galvanically isolated inputs for direct
connection to power line or via potential and current transformers.
Harmonic Measurements:
• Per phase voltage and current total harmonic distortion
• Per phase current total demand distortion
• Per phase K-Factor
Setup is menu driven, with optional password protection.
Two communication ports are available for RS-232/RS-485 and RS-
422/RS-485 standards, with ASCII, Modbus RTU and DNP3.0 protocols.
In ASCII and Modbus protocols, 120 assignable registers allow the user
to re-map any register address accessible in the instrument to the user
assignable register area. Changing setups and resetting accumulated
data through communications can be secured by the password.
Two relays are provided for energy pulsing (KYZ) or alarm and remote
control.
Two optically isolated status inputs are provided for status monitoring
with timestamp, for counting pulses and for external demand interval and
time synchronization.
Two optically isolated analog outputs with an internal power supply are
provided for remote monitoring or control. Current loop options are
0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-1mA, ± 1mA.
Real Time Clock is provided for date and time stamp log and demand
interval synchronization. Standard or Daylight Savings Time (DST) with
automatic time adjustment is available. DST switch dates can be
configured for the use in different time zones.
The TOU (Time of Use) system:
• 7 configurable TOU energy registers for accumulating kWh
(import and export), kvarh (import and export), kVAh and energy
from two external meters through 2 pulsing inputs
• 3 configurable TOU Maximum Demand registers for recording
maximum kW (import and export), and kVA demands
• 16 tariffs

2 Chapter 1 Introduction
 • 16 daily profiles (e.g., 4 seasons, 4 daily profiles per season)
• 8 daily tariff start times (tariff changes)
• 2-year calendar
• automatically configurable daily and monthly TOU profile log
for each allocated energy and maximum demand register using
season energy tariffs
A 0.5 Megabyte onboard non-volatile memory is provided in the PM172E
for data and event recording.
• Event recorder provides logging resets, device
diagnostics and setpoint operation events.
The event-driven Data recorder is provided for recording user-selectable
data in up to 8 data log files on a periodic basis or on any internal and
external trigger. It can be used for load profile and TOU energy profile
recording, or to log fault data on alarm conditions or digital input changes.
For more detailed information on event and data logging, see Appendix D.
User-selectable options are provided (see Section 4.11):
• Two power calculation modes
• Programmable energy rollover value (PM172E)
• Phase energy calculations option (PM172E)

Chapter 1 Introduction 3
 PM172 Dimensions

4.5
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0.7 4.0
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(2

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AX
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00

4.500
M
5.0 7. 0 )

(114.0 )
(12
5.0
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7.0
)
5. 000"
(127.0)

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ITC
HB
OA
RD
PA
NE
L

99-06020

Figure 1-1 PM172 Dimensions

4 Chapter 1 Introduction
 Measured Parameters
NOTE: Real-time values are measured over 1 cycle of fundamental frequency; Average values are
of 8, 16 or 32 Real-time values. # = setup via panel, $ = setup via PC

Parameter Display Comm. Analog Pulse Alarm

Average Values
Average RMS Voltage per phase 3 3 #$ #$
Average RMS Current per phase 3 3 #$ #$
Average Active Power per phase 3 3
Average Reactive Power per phase 3 3
Average Apparent Power per phase 3 3
Average Power Factor per phase 3 3
Average Total Active Power 3 3 #$ #$
Average Total Reactive Power 3 3 #$ #$
Average Total Apparent Power 3 3 #$ #$
Average Total Power Factor 3 3 #$ #$
Average Frequency 3 3 #$ #$
Average Neutral Current 3 3 #$ #$
Voltage & Current unbalance 3
Amps & Volt Demands
Ampere & Volt Demand per phase 3 #$
Maximum Ampere Demand per phase 3 3
Maximum Voltage Demand per phase 3 3
Power Demands E
Active Power Accumulated Demand Imp & Exp 3 #$ #$
Reactive Power Accumulated Demand Imp & Exp 3 #$ #$
Apparent Power Accumulated Demand 3 #$ #$
Active Power Demand Import & Export 3 #$
Reactive Power Demand Import & Export 3 #$
Apparent Power Demand 3 #$
Active Power Sliding Demand Import & Export 3 #$
Reactive Power Sliding Demand Import & Export 3 #$
Apparent Power Sliding Demand 3 #$
Active Power Predicted Demand Import & Export 3 #$
Reactive Power Predicted Demand Imp & Exp 3 #$
Apparent Power Predicted Demand 3 #$
Maximum Active Power Demand Import 3 3
Maximum Active Power Demand Export 3
Maximum Reactive Power Demand Import 3
Maximum Reactive Power Demand Export 3
Maximum Apparent Power Demand 3 3
Energy per Phase E
Active Energy Import per phase 3 3
Reactive Energy Import per phase 3 3
Apparent Energy per phase 3 3
Total Energy E
Total Active Energy Import & Export 3 3 #$
Total Reactive Energy Import & Export 3 3 #$
Total Reactive Energy Net 3

Chapter 1 Introduction 5
 Parameter Display Comm. Analog Pulse Alarm
Total Apparent Energy 3 3 #$
TOU Registers E
7 Energy registers 3 3
3 Maximum demand registers (selectable kW 3
import & export, kvar import & export, kVA
demands)
16 Tariffs for each TOU register 3
Total Harmonic Measurements
Voltage THD per phase 3 3 #$ #$
Current THD per phase 3 3 #$ #$
Current TDD per phase 3 3 #$ #$
K-factor per phase 3 #$ #$
Fundamental Values
Voltage and Current per phase 3
kW, PF per phase 3 3
kvar, KVA per phase 3
Total kW, PF 3 3
Total kvar, KVA 3
Real-time (RT) Values
RMS Voltage per phase 3 #$ #$
RMS Current per phase 3 #$ #$
Active Power per phase 3
Reactive Power per phase 3
Apparent Power per phase 3
Power Factor per phase 3
Total Active Power 3 #$
Total Reactive Power 3 #$
Total Apparent Power 3 #$
Total Power Factor 3 #$
Frequency 3 #$ #$
Neutral Current 3
Voltage & Current unbalance 3
Min/Max Logging
Min/Max A, V, total kW, kvar, kVA, PF 3 3
Min/Max Frequency, Neutral current 3 3
Phase Rotation 3 3 #$
Day and Time 3 3 #$
Pulse Counters 3 3 #$
Remote Relay Control 3
Inputs & Outputs Status
Digital Inputs Status 3 3 #$
Alarm Relay Status 3 3 #$
Alarm Trigger/Setpoint Status 3
Self-diagnostic Tests 3 3
E - available in the PM172E

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Chapter 2 Installation
2. Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Mechanical Installation

D
IS
P
L
A
Y
HEX NUT #8-32

LOC K WASHER #8

FLAT WASHER #8 (WIDE) 3. 3

75
"
0.1
98
3.375"
"

4 .0
"

STANDARD
4" ROUND

SW
I TC
HB
OA
RD
PA
NE
L

99-05013

Figure 2-1 STEP 1 (4” round cut-out): Mount the Display Module
on cut-out

Chapter 2 Installation 7
 D
IS
P
L
A
Y
HEX NUT #8-32 92
.0 m
m
LOCK WASHER #8

92.0mm
FLAT WASHER #8 (WIDE)

SW
I TC DIN43700
HB
O 92 x92mm
AR
D PA
NE
L

99-05014

Figure 2-2 STEP 1 (92x92mm Square DIN cut-out): Mount the Display
Module on cut-out

LONG STUD

SW
IT C
HB
OA
RD
PA
NE
L

99-05015

Figure 2-3 STEP 2: Assemble the 4 Locating Studs

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 N
T IO
EC
DI R
NG 99-05016
IDI
SL

Figure 2-4 STEP 3: Slide and Position the Powermeter on Locating Studs

LOCK WASHER M4

THUMB NUT M4

99-05017

Figure 2-5 STEP 4: Affix the Powermeter Using the Thumb Nuts

Chapter 2 Installation 9
2.2 Electrical Installation
) Before installation ensure that all incoming power
sources are shut OFF. Failure to observe this practice
can result in serious or even fatal injury and damage to
equipment.

Connections to the PM172 are made via terminals located on the rear
panel of the instrument as shown in Figure 2-6.

18 19 20 26 27 28 29

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
1 2 + - + - 1 2
1 2 +
STATUS INPUT ANALOG OUTPUT RELAYS 1
R
I1
2 - 3
POWER SUPPLY NOM. VOLT. MEASUREMENT
90-264VAC
V1 50/60Hz
STANDARD
690V

85-290VDC O 120V (OPT. U)

10W
+ 4
(12) 10-16VDC
LOW DC
P I2
5 (24) 18-36VDC T 1A CT. 5A CT. - 6
INPUT
(48) 36-72VDC I ANALOG OUTPUT
V2
S/N O COMM. PROTOCOL + 7
N ASCII & MODBUS
SW. VER
S ASCII & DNP3.0
I3
8 - 9
ATTENTION
V3 Static-Sensitive
Devices
Handle Only at N/- 10
Static-Safe
Workstations POWER SUPPLY
COM.1 COM.2
11 RS-232 RS-422/RS-485 L/+ 12
5 1 -TX -RX +TX +RX
VN 9
RS-422/485
6
13 14 15 16 17

13 14 15 16 17

00-06007
Figure 2-6 Terminals - Rear View

2.2.1 Power Source Connection

The power source can be dedicated-fused, or from a monitored voltage if
it is within the instrument’s power supply range.
AC power supply: line to terminal 12; neutral to terminal 10.
DC power supply: positive to terminal 12; negative to terminal 10.

10 Chapter 2 Installation
2.2.2 Current Inputs
To ensure accurate readings, the input current should not exceed 2A
RMS and 2.93A amplitude for the 1A CT secondary, or 10A RMS and
14.6A amplitude for the 5A CT secondary.
2
Copper wiring 2.5 – 3.5 mm (12 AWG) should be used.

2.2.3 Ground
Connect the chassis ground of the PM172 to the switchgear earth ground
using dedicated wire greater than 2 mm2/14 AWG.

2.2.4 Voltage Inputs

Input of 690V (Standard): To ensure accurate readings, the measured
voltage between terminals 2-5, 5-8 and 8-2 should not exceed 790V AC
RMS, and the measured voltage between terminals 2-11, 5-11 and 8-11
should not exceed 460V AC RMS and 695V amplitude. Use any of the
seven wiring configurations shown in Figures 2-7 through 2-13.
Input of 120V (Option U): To ensure accurate readings, the measured
voltage between terminals 2-5, 5-8, 8-2, 2-11, 5-11 and 8-11 should not
exceed 144V AC RMS and 225V amplitude. 120V input usually implies
use of a potential transformer (PT). The PT requires use of any of the four
wiring configurations shown in Figures 2-9 through 2-12.

Wiring Configuration Setup Code Figure

(See parameter setup instructions in Section 4.2)
3-wire direct connection using 2 CTs (2-element) 3dir2 2-7
4-wire WYE direct connection using 3 CTs (3-element) 4Ln3 or 4LL3 2-8
4-wire WYE connection using 3 PTs, 3 CTs (3-element) 4Ln3 or 4LL3 2-9
3-wire open delta connection using 2 PTs, 2 CTs (2- 3OP2 2-10
element)
4-wire WYE connection using 2 PTs, 3 CTs (2½ -element) 3Ln3 or 3LL3 2-11
3-wire open delta connection using 2 PTs, 3 CTs (2½ - 3OP3 2-12
element)
4-wire delta direct connection using 3 CTs (3-element) 4Ln3 or 4LL3 2-13

Chapter 2 Installation 11
Figure 2-7 Three Wire Direct Connection Using 2 CTs (2-element)
Wiring Mode = 3dir2
K L
LINE 1 (A) + - K L
LINE 2 (B) + - K L LOAD
LINE 3 (C) + -
N

Shorting
Switches

Voltages Currents

1
+

V1 -
3

4 +
V2 6 -

7 +

V3 9
-

10

VN 12
c99-05030

Figure 2-8 Four Wire WYE Direct Connection Using 3 CTs (3-
element) Wiring Mode = 4LL3 or 4Ln3

12 Chapter 2 Installation
 Figure 2-9 Four Wire WYE Connection Using 3 PTs, 3 CTs (3-
element) Wiring Mode = 4LL3 or 4Ln3

Figure 2-10 Three Wire Open Delta Connection Using 2 PTs, 2

CTs (2-element) Wiring Mode = 3OP2

Chapter 2 Installation 13
 Figure 2-11 Four Wire Wye Connection Using 2 PTs, 3 CTs
(2½-element) Wiring Mode = 3LL3 or 3Ln3
This configuration will provide accurate power measurements only if the
voltages are balanced.

Figure 2-12 Three Wire Open Delta Connection Using 2 PTs, 3 CTs
(2½-element) Wiring Mode = 3OP3

14 Chapter 2 Installation
 * *
L1 L 1 (A) K L
LINE 1(A) + -
240VAC * *
L2 L 2 (B) K L
LINE 2(B) 120VAC +
240VAC -
240VAC * * LOAD
208VAC
L3 L 3 (C) K L
LINE 3(C)
N 120VAC N + -

N
Shorting
Switches
Grounded delta connection

Voltages Currents
* 1 +
L 2 (B) -
2 V1 3

4
5 V2 6

7 +
208V

8 V3 9 -

* * 10
120V 120V
L 1 (A) L 3 (C) 11 VN 12
N
VOLTAGES DISPLAYED:
1. Line to neutral voltages: 120V; 208V; 120V.
2. Line to line voltages: 240V; 240V; 240V.
c99-05031

Figure 2-13 Four Wire Delta Direct Connection Using 3 CTs

(3-element) Wiring Mode = 4LL3 or 4Ln3

2.2.5 Relays
Two relays are provided for energy
pulsing, alarms or remote control.

Figure 2-14 Relays Connection

2.2.6 Status Inputs

Two optically isolated status inputs
are provided for status monitoring,
counting pulses and for external
power demand period and time
synchronization.

Figure 2-15 Status Inputs Connection

Chapter 2 Installation 15
2.2.7 Analog Output
The PM172 provides two optically isolated analog outputs with an internal
power supply and current output options of 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA (current
loop load of up to 500 Ohm), 0-1 mA and ±1 mA (current loop load of 10
kOhm).

Figure 2-16 Analog Output Connection

16 Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 3 Using the Menus
3. Chapter 3 Using the Menus
Press and release SELECT to enter the setup mode. The primary menus
will appear:

StA - Status Information Menu (see Chapter 6)

OPS - Setup Options Menu
CHG - Setup Change Menu (see Chapter 4)

Press SELECT again to activate the window of the desired primary menu.
ENTER Press

Select CHG to initialize or modify the instrument setup, or to clear the accumulated
values stored in the instrument. Entry to this menu can be protected by a
password.
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER
Select StA to view extended status information which may be useful during
installation and in certain applications.
SELECT Î StA Î ENTER
Select OPS for viewing (not editing) the instrument setup options.
SELECT Î OPS Î ENTER

After selecting either OPS or CHG, the list of setup menus is displayed in
the upper window. Figure 3-1 presents a complete menu list. Depending
on the model of your instrument, some menus may not appear.

Password
The Setup Change Menu can be secured by a user-defined password
comprised of 4 digits. The instrument is shipped with password protection
disabled. To enable password protection, go to the Access Control Menu
(see Section 4.14).
The Password Menu appears if password protection is enabled.
To enter a password: PASS
9 Set the first digit using the up and down arrow keys. 0000
9 Press SELECT to advance to the next digit.
9 Set the other password digits in the same manner.
9 Press ENTER to continue setup. If your password is incorrect,
you will return to the Primary Selection Menu.

Chapter 3 Using the Menus 17

SELECT ENTER

Status Information
StA
Setup Options ENTER
OPS
Setup Change Password Ï Ð Ï Ð
CHG PASS
Reset Functions
rSt Phase Rotation

Real Time Clock PHAS

rtc Relay Status

rEL
Basic Setup
bASc Status Inputs
St.In
Port Setup
Port Counter #1
Cnt.1
Digital Inputs
dinP Counter #2

Counters Cnt.2
Cnt Counter #3
Analog Outputs Cnt.3
(if ordered) Aout Counter #4

Analog Expander Cnt.4

AEPn Event Log Status
Pulsing Setpoints E ELoG
E PulS Data Log #1 Status

Event Setpoints E DLG.1

SetP Data Log #2 Status
Relay Operation E DLG.2
|
SELECT Selects an active window rELo | Data Log #8 Status
ENTER Enters menu/sub-menu Interval Timers E DLG.8
E t-r
ESC Quits menu/sub-menu Battery Status
Display Setup E
bAtt
Ï Scrolls options forward
diSP
Ð Scrolls options backward
Selectable Options
OPtS
E - available in the PM172E Access Control
AccS

Figure 3-1 Menu Structure

18 Chapter 3 Using the Menus

Chapter 4 Setup Menus
4. Chapter 4 Setup Menus
Instrument setup can be performed directly on the front panel using the setup
menus or via communications using PAS communication software, supplied with
your instrument. For information on using PAS, refer to the user documentation
provided.
++ Recommended method, + Possible, - Not possible

Setup Display PAS

Basic + ++
Communication port ++ +
User selectable options ++ +
Analog output, analog expander + ++
Digital inputs + ++
Timer + ++
Alarm/Event setpoints + ++
Pulsing output, pulse counter + ++
Log memory - ++
Data log - ++
Real time clock + ++
TOU system - ++
Assignable registers - +
Display ++ -

4.1 Basic Setup Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Î bASc Î ENTER

This menu contains the basic configuration options which define the
general operating characteristics of your instrument, such as wiring mode,
input scales, the size of the RMS averaging buffer, etc. Table 4-1 lists the
basic setup options, their code names and applicable ranges.
Activate the middle window to scroll through the list of available options,
and then activate the lower window to set the option value.
bASc To select and view a setup option:
ConF 9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired
4L-n option. The current value for this option appears in the
lower window.
To change the value of the selected option:
9 Press SELECT to make the lower window active.
9 Press the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired value.
9 Press ENTER to store the selected value, or press ESC
to quit the menu.

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 Table 4-1 Basic Setup Options (∗ default setting)
Code Parameter Options Description
ConF Wiring mode 3OP2 3-wire open delta using 2 CTs (2 element)
4Ln3∗ 4-wire Wye using 3 PTs (3 element), line to
neutral voltage readings
3dir2 3-wire direct connection using 2 CTs (2
element)
4LL3 4-wire Wye using 3 PTs (3 element), line to
line voltage readings
3OP3 3-wire open delta using 3 CTs (2½ element)
3Ln3 4-wire Wye using 2 PTs (2½ element), line to
neutral voltage readings
3LL3 4-wire Wye using 2 PTs (2½ element), line
to line voltage readings
Pt PT ratio 1.0∗ - The potential transformer ratio
6,500.0
Ct CT primary current 1-10,000A The primary rating of the phase current
(5∗) transformer
d.P Demand period 1, 2, 5, 10, The length of the demand interval (sub-
15∗, 20, interval for sliding window demand) for
30, 60, E power demand calculations, in minutes.
min E = external synchronization
n.dP Number of demand 1-15 The number of demand sub-intervals to be
periods (1∗) averaged for sliding window demands. A
product of the demand period and the
number of demand periods should not
exceed 60 min.
For block demand, set this value to one.
A.dP Ampere/Volt 0-1800 s The length of the demand period for
demand period (900∗) volt/ampere demand calculations, in seconds
(0 = measuring peak current)
buF Averaging buffer 8∗, 16, 32 The number of measurements for RMS
size averaging
rSt Reset diS, En∗ Protects all reset functions, both via the
enable/disable front panel or communications.
Freq Nominal frequency 50, 60 Hz1 Nominal line frequency
LoAd Maximum demand 0-10,000 A The maximum demand load current used in
load current (0∗) TDD calculations (0 = CT primary current)
1 60 Hz default for North America; elsewhere, default is 50Hz.

NOTES
1. The maximum value for CT PRIMARY CURRENT × PT RATIO is 10,000,000. If this
product is greater, power related values will be zeroed.
2. Always specify WIRING MODE, PT RATIO and CT PRIMARY CURRENT prior to
setting up alarm setpoints and analog output channels, otherwise the alarm/event
setpoints and analog outputs, which use these parameters, will automatically be
disabled.

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4.2 Communications Port Setup Menus
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î Prt.1 Î ENTER
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î Prt.2 Î ENTER

These menus allow you to access the communications port options for
communication with a master computer. Table 4-2 lists the communications
options and their code names.
From the main menu, select the menu for the port you want to configure.

Prt.1 To select and view a setup

option:
Prot
9 Press SELECT to activate the
ASCII middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys
to scroll to the desired
option. The option setting will
appear in the lower window.
To change the selected option:
9 Press SELECT to activate the
lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired
value.
9 Press ENTER to store the selected value or press ESC
to quit the setup menu.
NOTE: An optional analog expander can be connected to Port #2.

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Table 4-2 Communications Options (∗ default setting)

Code Parameter Options Description

Prot Communications ASCII∗ ASCII protocol
protocol rtu Modbus RTU protocol
dnP3 DNP3.0 protocol
Prnt Printer mode
rS Interface standard 232 1 RS-232 interface
422 RS-422 interface
485∗ RS-485 interface
Addr Address 02 - 99 ASCII (1∗) Device address
1∗ - 247 Modbus
0 - 255 DNP3.0 (1*)
bAud Baud rate 110 110 baud
300 300 baud
600 600 baud
1200 1200 baud
2400 2400 baud
4800 4800 baud
9600∗ 9600 baud
19.20 19,200 baud
dAtA Data format 7E 7 bits, even parity
8n∗ 8 bits, no parity
8E 8 bits, even parity
H.Sh 1 Flow control nonE∗ No flow control
(handshaking) SOFt Software (XON/XOFF)
Hard Hardware (CTS)
CtrL 1 RTS control nonE∗ RTS is not used
dtr RTS is forced asserted (DTR
mode)
rtS RTS is controlled by the meter
(asserted during the transmission)
Prn.P Printout period 1∗, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, Time interval between printouts
30, 60 min
CPtb ASCII compatibility diS∗, En Disables/enables ASCII
mode compatibility mode. For more
information, see ASCII
Communications Protocol
Reference Guide
1 COM1 port only
2 Device with address 0 will reply to all incoming addresses. Address 0 must not
be used in multi-point RS-422/RS-485 connections.

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4.3 Digital Inputs Setup Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î dinP Î ENTER

This menu is used to set up the two digital inputs provided by the PM172.
Each digital input can be allocated as:
- a status input to monitor external contact status, or
- a pulse input to sense pulses provided by an external
source. In the PM172E, one of the inputs can be
configured to receive an external synchronization pulse
indicating the beginning of a new demand interval for
power demand measurements.
A pulse input can also be configured to receive time synchronization
pulses to provide synchronization of the instrument clock with a precise
external time source. Time synchronization pulses can follow in intervals
of one minute multiples aligned at 00 seconds. Receipt of the external
pulse adjusts the RTC to the nearest round minute. Whenever a precise
external demand synchronization source is used, the same input that is
allocated for this pulse can be configured as a time synchronization input.
An input allocated for the external synchronization pulse will be
automatically configured as a pulse input. Status inputs do not have to be
explicitly allocated in your instrument. All digital inputs except those you
have allocated as pulse inputs are automatically configured as status
inputs.
Pulse inputs External demand Time synchronization
synchronization input input

P.InP E.Snc t.Snc

0.1 0.1 0.1

To select and view inputs allocation:

9 Scroll through the inputs allocation sub-menus (shown
above) in the upper window using the up/down arrow
keys.
To change the digital input allocation:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the input
allocation status.
9 Press ENTER to store your new inputs allocation.
9 Press ESC to leave the allocation unchanged or to
quit the menu.

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Digital inputs are numbered from the left to right. “0” indicates “not
allocated”; “1” indicates “allocated”. Each digital input is set separately.

NOTE
Digital inputs configured as status inputs can be monitored via the Status
Information Menu (see Chapter 6) and communications. The pulses being received
via pulse inputs can be directed to one of the four pulse counters (see Section 4.4)
and, at the same time, to any of the TOU energy registers.

4.4 Pulse Counters Setup Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î Cnt Î ENTER

This menu is used to configure the instrument’s four pulse counters.

Any counter can be connected to one of the two digital inputs, to count
incoming pulses (in this event the connected digital input must be
allocated as a pulse input as directed in Section 4.3) or to count a wide
variety of events via setpoints (see Section 4.8). Each counter can be
independently scaled (weighted) by specifying a scale factor in the range
of 1 to 9999. This means that each incoming pulse or an event will add to
a counter the specified number of units.

Counter setup To select and view a counter setup:

Cnt.1 9 Press the up/down arrow keys to choose the
InP.1 desired counter.
1 To connect a pulse input to the counter:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the
desired pulse input. Selecting nonE
disconnects pulse inputs from the counter.
To change the scale factor for the counter:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the
desired scale factor.
9 Press ENTER to store your new counter
setup.
To quit the setup without changes:
9 From the middle or lower window, press ESC .
To quit the menu:
9 From the upper window, press ESC or ENTER .

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4.5 Analog Output Setup Menu
[This section is relevant to instruments ordered with this option]

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î Aout Î ENTER

This menu allows you to set up an output value and its zero and full
scales for either of the two internal analog output channels. Table 4-3
explains the analog output setup options, and Table 4-4 lists all
measurement parameters that can be directed to analog output.
Output parameter Zero-scale output Full-scale output
An. 1 An. 1 An. 1
Outp Lo Hi
rt U1 0 828

To select an analog channel:

9 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired analog output
channel.
To view the setup options for the selected channel:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired option. The
value associated with this option is displayed in the lower window.
To change the setup options for the selected channel:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired value.
9 Press ENTER to store the selected value, or press ESC to
leave the value unchanged.
9 Press ENTER again to store the setup for the channel.
To quit the setup without changes:
9 From the middle or lower window, press ESC .
To quit the menu:
9 From the upper window, press ESC or ENTER .

NOTES
1. Except for the signed power factor, the output scale is linear within the value
range. The scale range will be inverted if the full scale specified is less than the
zero scale.
2. The output scale for the signed power factor is symmetrical with regard to
±1.000 and is linear from -0 to -1.000, and from 1.000 to +0 (note that -1.000 ≡
+1.000). Negative power factor is output as [-1.000 minus measured value], and
non-negative power factor is output as [+1.000 minus measured value]. To define

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the entire range for power factor from -0 to +0, the scales would be specified as -
0.000/0.000.
3. For bi-directional analog output (±1 mA), the zero scale corresponds to the
center of the scale range (0 mA) and the direction of current matches the sign of
the output parameter. For signed (bi-directional) values, such as powers and
signed power factor, the scale is always symmetrical with regard to 0 mA, and the
full scale corresponds to +1 mA output for positive readings and to -1 mA output for
negative readings. For these, the zero scale (0 mA output) is permanently set in
the instrument to zero for all parameters except the signed power factor for which it
is set to 1.000, and may not change. Unsigned parameters are output within the
current range 0 to +1 mA and can be scaled using both zero and full scales as in
the case of single-ended analog output.
4. When the analog scale value exceeds the number of places in the window, it is
converted to higher units (for instance, kW to MW) and a decimal point is placed in
the window to indicate the new measurement range.
5. Each time you select the output parameter for the analog channel, its zero and
full scales are set by default to the lower and upper parameter limits, respectively.

Table 4-3 Analog Output Setup Options

Code Option Description
OutP Output parameter The output parameter for the analog output
channel
Lo Zero scale (0/4 mA) The reading of the parameter corresponding
to a zero-scale current output
Hi Full scale (1/20 mA) The reading of the parameter corresponding
to a full-scale current output

Table 4-4 Analog Output Parameters

Code Parameter Unit Scale1
nonE Output disabled 0
Real-time Measurements
rt U1 Voltage L1/L12 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
rt U2 Voltage L2/L23 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
rt U3 Voltage L3/L31 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
rt C1 Current L1 A 0 to Imax
rt C2 Current L2 A 0 to Imax
rt C3 Current L3 A 0 to Imax
rt P Total kW kW/MW -Pmax to Pmax
rt q Total kvar kvar/Mvar -Pmax to Pmax
rt S Total kVA kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
rt PF Total PF -0.000 to 0.000
rt PF.LG Total PF lag 0 to 1.000
rt PF.Ld Total PF lead 0 to 1.000
rt Fr Frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 2
Average Measurements
Ar U1 Voltage L1/L12 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Ar U2 Voltage L2/L23 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Ar U3 Voltage L3/L31 3 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Ar C1 Current L1 A 0 to Imax

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 Code Parameter Unit Scale1
Ar C2 Current L2 A 0 to Imax
Ar C3 Current L3 A 0 to Imax
Ar P Total kW kW/MW -Pmax to Pmax
Ar q Total kvar kvar/Mvar -Pmax to Pmax
Ar S Total kVA kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Ar PF Total PF -0.000 to 0.000
Ar PF.LG Total PF lag 0 to 1.000
Ar PF.Ld Total PF lead 0 to 1.000
Ar neU.C Neutral current A 0 to Imax
Ar Fr Frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 2
Present Demands E
Acd.P.i Accumulated kW import demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Acd.P.E Accumulated kW export demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Acd.q.i Accumulated kvar import demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Acd.q.E Accumulated kvar export demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Acd.S Accumulated kVA demand kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
E - available in the PM172E
1 The value scales are as follows:
Imax (×200% over-range) = 2 × CT primary current [A]
Direct wiring (PT Ratio = 1):
Vmax (690 V input option) = 828.0 V
Vmax (120 V input option) = 144.0 V
Pmax = (Imax × Vmax × 3) [kW x 0.001] @ wiring modes 4Ln3, 3Ln3
Pmax = (Imax × Vmax × 2) [kW x 0.001] @ wiring modes 4LL3, 3OP2, 3dir2,
3OP3, 3LL3
NOTE: Pmax is rounded to nearest whole kW units. If Pmax is more than
9999.000 kW, it is truncated to 9999.000 kW
Wiring via PTs (PT Ratio > 1):
Vmax (690 V input option) = 144 × PT Ratio [V]
Vmax (120 V input option) = 144 × PT Ratio [V]
Pmax = (Imax × Vmax × 3)/1000 [MW x 0.001] @ wiring modes 4Ln3, 3Ln3
Pmax = (Imax × Vmax × 2)/1000 [MW x 0.001] @ wiring modes 4LL3,
3OP2, 3dir2, 3OP3, 3LL3
NOTE: Pmax is rounded to nearest whole kW units.
2 The actual frequency range is 45.00 - 65.00 Hz
3 When the 4LN3 or 3LN3 wiring mode is selected, the voltages will be line-to-
neutral; for any other wiring mode they will be line-to-line voltages.

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4.6 Analog Expander Setup Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î AEPn Î ENTER

By connecting two optional AX-7 or AX-8 analog expanders (with outputs

of 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 0-1 mA or ±1mA) to the PM172, an additional 14
(with AX-7) or 16 (with AX-8) external analog output channels can be
provided. This menu allows you to select an output value, and its zero
and full scales, for these extended channels.
Channels A1-1 to A1-8 correspond to the first analog expander, and
channels A2-1 to A2-8 correspond to the second one. The setup menu
operates in the same way as the Analog Output Setup Menu (see Section
4.5).

NOTES

1. The analog expander outputs operate through communications port #2 in RS-

422 and RS-485 mode. In both cases, connections between the instrument and the
analog expander should be made using four wires.
2. Settings you made for analog expander outputs will not be in effect until the
analog expander output is globally enabled in the instrument. To activate the
analog expander output, set the analog expander option in the User Selectable
Options setup (see Section 4.12) as it is set in your expander. Do not enable the
analog expander output when you do not have the analog expander connected to
the instrument, otherwise the computer communications will become garbled.
3. If you have the analog expander connected to your instrument, you will not be
able to communicate with the instrument via a PC until you enable the analog
expander option in the User Selectable Options setup (see Section 4.12). If this
option is enabled, communications will be successful whether or not the analog
expander outputs operate.

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4.7 Pulsing Output Setup Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î PulS Î ENTER

In the PM172E, this menu allows you to program either of the two relays
provided by your instrument to output energy pulses. Available pulsing
parameters are listed in Table 4-5.

To select a pulse relay:

9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired
rEL.1
relay. The pulsing parameter assigned to the relay
Ac.Ei is displayed in the middle window, and the amount
1 of unit-hours per pulse is displayed in the lower
window.
To change the pulse relay setup:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired
output parameter. Selecting nonE disables pulsing
through this relay.
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the amount of
unit-hours per pulse. The available range is 1-9999.
The pulse rate should not exceed 2 pulses per ESC
second.
9 Press ENTER to store the new setup, or press
to quit the setup without changes.
To quit the pulsing setup menu:
9 From the upper window, press ESC or ENTER .

Table 4-5 Pulsing Output Parameters

Code Parameter
nonE Output disabled
Ac.Ei kWh import (positive)
Ac.EE kWh export (negative)
rE.Ei kvarh import (inductive)
rE.EE kvarh export (capacitive)
rE.Et kvarh total (absolute)
AP.Et kVAh total

NOTES
1. You will not be able to store your setup in the instrument if you assigned a
parameter to relay output with a zero number of unit-hours per pulse, or if the
parameter you selected has just been assigned to another relay output.
2. If a relay you allocated for pulsing has been manually operated or released, it
reverts automatically to normal operation.

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 3. If a relay you allocated for pulsing has been engaged by an alarm/event
setpoint, the setpoint is automatically disabled.

4.8 Alarm/Event Setpoints Setup Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î SEtP Î ENTER

This menu is used to specify the events to be monitored by the setpoints,

and actions to be triggered by those events.
Your instrument provides 16 alarm/event setpoints that can monitor a
wide variety of events; in turn, these events can be programmed to trigger
specific actions. Each setpoint can contain up to four trigger conditions
combined by logical operators OR and AND, up to four setpoint actions,
and optional operate and release delays. For more information on using
setpoints, see Appendix B Using Setpoints.
Table 4-6 explains the setpoint setup parameters. For the entire list of
available triggers and setpoint actions, refer to Tables 4-7 and 4-8.
Example:
SP 1 First trigger Setpoint 1 is set to monitor the real-time high
trG.1 parameter current on phase 1 (the first trigger
parameter).
RtHi.C1

SP 1 Operate limit for

On.1 the first trigger The operate (On) and release (OFF) limits
which determine setpoint operation are
1200
defined as 1200A and 1100A respectively.
SP 1
Release limit
OFF.1 for the first
1100 trigger

First setpoint The first action to be triggered is operation

SP 1
action of relay #1.
Act.1
Operate delay
rEL.1

SP 1 The delays before operation (On d) and

release (OFFd) are set at 5 seconds and 10
On d
Release delay seconds respectively.
5

SP 1
OFFd
10

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To select a setpoint:
9 Scroll to the desired setpoint using the up/down
arrow keys.
To view the setup options for the setpoint:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired setup option.
The value associated with this option is displayed in the lower window.
To change the selected setup option:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired value.
9 Press ENTER to store the new value.
9 Press ESC to leave the value unchanged.
To store your new setup for the setpoint:
9 From the middle window, press ENTER .
To quit the setpoint setup without changes:
9 From the middle window, press ESC .
To quit the setpoints setup menu:
9 From the upper window, press ESC or ENTER .

NOTES
1. When you enter the setpoints setup menu at the protected level, monitoring of
setpoints is temporarily suspended until you return to the main setup menu.
2. Each time you select a new trigger parameter, the operate and release limits are
set by default to zero.
3. You will not be able to store your setpoint setup to the instrument if a setpoint
action is directed to a relay allocated for pulsing.
4. The setpoint action directed to a relay output can be overridden using
commands sent via communications. A relay can be operated or released
manually. When the relay reverts to normal operation, it returns automatically to
setpoint control.
5. By using logical operators [OR/AND], trigger parameters can be mixed in the
setpoint in an arbitrary sequence. Logical operations on triggers have no specific
priority or precedence, so that the result of the entire logical expression is defined
only by the location of the logical operator in the expression. The entire logical
expression is evaluated in the direction from the left to right; any logical operator
affects all the conditions evaluated before it. To avoid confusion, it is
recommended not to alternate different logical operators in one setpoint. Instead,
bring all triggers using the same logical operator to one side of the expression, and
the others - to the opposite side.

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 Table 4-6 Setpoint Setup Options (middle window)
Code Option Description
LGC.1 - LGC.4 Logical operator Connects the trigger condition to previous
(OR/AND) for the setpoint conditions using specified logical
trigger operator
trG.1 - trG.4 Trigger parameter The measurement parameter or signal to be
monitored by the setpoint.
On.1 - On.4 Operate limit for the The threshold at which the setpoint
trigger becomes operative.
OFF.1 - OFF.4 Release limit for the The threshold at which the setpoint is
trigger released (becomes inoperative).
Act.1 - Act.4 Setpoint action The action performed when the setpoint is
operative.
On d Operate delay The time delay (seconds) before operation
when the operate condition is fulfilled.
OFF d Release delay The time delay (seconds) before release
when the release condition is fulfilled.

Table 4-7 Setpoint Triggers (lower window, when middle window is

trG)
Code Parameter Unit Range1
nonE Setpoint disabled
Status Inputs 4
St1.On Status input #1 ON
St2.On Status input #2 ON
St1.OFF Status input #1 OFF
St2.OFF Status input #2 OFF
Pulse Inputs 4
PlS.In.1 Pulse input #1
PlS.In.2 Pulse input #2
Counters 4
Cnt.1 High counter #1 0 to 999999
Cnt.2 High counter #2 0 to 999999
Cnt.3 High counter #3 0 to 999999
Cnt.4 High counter #4 0 to 999999
Relay Status 4
rL1.On Relay #1 ON
rL2.On Relay #2 ON
rL1.OFF Relay #1 OFF
rL2.OFF Relay #2 OFF
Phase Reversal 4
POS.Ph.r Positive phase rotation reversal 2
NEG.Ph.r Negative phase rotation reversal 2
Real-time Values per Phase
rt Hi.C1 High current L1 A 0 to Imax
rt Hi.C2 High current L2 A 0 to Imax

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 Code Parameter Unit Range1
rt Hi.C3 High current L3 A 0 to Imax
rt Lo.C1 Low current L1 A 0 to Imax
rt Lo.C2 Low current L2 A 0 to Imax
rt Lo.C3 Low current L3 A 0 to Imax
Real-time Values on any Phase
rt Hi. U High voltage 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
rt Lo. U Low voltage 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
rt Hi. C High current A 0 to Imax
rt Lo. C Low current A 0 to Imax
rt thd.U High voltage THD % 0 to 999.9
rt thd.C High current THD % 0 to 999.9
rt HFc.C High K-factor % 1.0 to 999.9
rt tdd.C High current TDD % 0 to 100.0
Real-time Auxiliary Measurements
rt Hi.Fr High frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 3

rt Lo.Fr Low frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 3

Average Values per Phase

Ar Hi.C1 High current L1 A 0 to Imax
Ar Hi.C2 High current L2 A 0 to Imax
Ar Hi.C3 High current L3 A 0 to Imax
Ar Lo.C1 Low current L1 A 0 to Imax
Ar Lo.C2 Low current L2 A 0 to Imax
Ar Lo.C3 Low current L3 A 0 to Imax
Average Values on any Phase
Ar Hi. U High voltage 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Ar Lo. U Low voltage 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Ar Hi. C High current A 0 to Imax
Ar Lo. C Low current A 0 to Imax
Average Total Values
Ar Hi.P.i High total kW import (positive) kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Ar Hi.P.E High total kW export (negative) kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Ar Hi.q.i High total kvar import (positive) kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Ar Hi.q.E High total kvar export (negative) kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Ar Hi. S High total kVA kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Ar PF.LG Low total PF Lag 0 to 1.000
Ar PF.Ld Low total PF Lead 0 to 1.000
Average Auxiliary Measurements
Ar neU.C High neutral current A 0 to Imax
Ar Hi.Fr High frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 3

Ar Lo.Fr Low frequency Hz 0 to 100.00 3

Present Demands (power demands E )

Hi d.U1 High volt demand L1 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Hi d.U2 High volt demand L2 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Hi d.U3 High volt demand L3 5 V/kV 0 to Vmax
Hi d.C1 High ampere demand L1 A 0 to Imax
Hi d.C2 High ampere demand L2 A 0 to Imax
Hi d.C3 High ampere demand L3 A 0 to Imax
Hi d.P.i High block interval kW import demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax

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 Code Parameter Unit Range1
Hi d.P.E High block interval kW export demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Hi d.q.i High block interval kvar import demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi d.q.E High block interval kvar export demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi d.S High block interval kVA demand kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Hi Sd.P.i High sliding window kW import demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Hi Sd.P.E High sliding window kW export demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Hi Sd.q.i High sliding window kvar import demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi Sd.q.E High sliding window kvar export demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi Sd.S High sliding window kVA demand kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Hi Ad.P.i High accumulated kW import demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Hi Ad.P.E High accumulated kW export demand kW/MW 0 to Pmax
Hi Ad.q.i High accumulated kvar import demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi Ad.q.E High accumulated kvar export demand kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
Hi Ad.S High accumulated kVA demand kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Hi Pd.P.i High predicted sliding window kW import kW/MW 0 to Pmax
demand
Hi Pd.P.E High predicted sliding window kW export kW/MW 0 to Pmax
demand
Hi Pd.q.i High predicted sliding window kvar import kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
demand
Hi Pd.q.E High predicted sliding window kvar export kvar/Mvar 0 to Pmax
demand
Hi Pd.S High predicted sliding window kVA demand kVA/MVA 0 to Pmax
Internal Events 4 (energy and power demand events E )
PlS.Ac.i kWh import pulse
PlS.Ac.E kWh export pulse
PlS.rE.i kvarh import pulse
PlS.rE.E kvarh export pulse
PlS.rE.t kvarh total (absolute) pulse
PlS.AP.t kVAh total pulse
PlS.P.dn Start power demand interval
PlS.S.dn Start sliding window demand interval
PlS.A.dn Start volt/ampere demand interval
PlS.trF Start new tariff interval
Timers 4 E
t-r.1 Timer #1 sec 0 to 9999
t-r.2 Timer #2 sec 0 to 9999
TOU Parameters 4 E
trF Active tariff trF.1- trF.16
PrF Active profile PrF.1- PrF.16
Time/Date Parameters 4 E
U.dAY Day of week Sun, Πon,
tuE, Ued, thu,
Fri, Sat
YEAr Year 0-99
Πon Month 1-12
Π.dAY Day of month 1-31
hour Hour 0-23

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 Code Parameter Unit Range1
Πin Minutes 0-59
SEC Seconds 0-59
E - available in the PM172E
1 For parameter limits, see notes to Table 4-4.
2 The setpoint is operated when the actual phase sequence does not match the
indicated normal phase rotation.
3 The actual frequency range is 45.00 to 65.00 Hz.
4 For this trigger, release limit is not used.
5 When the 4LN3 or 3LN3 wiring mode is selected, the voltages will be line-to-
neutral; for any other wiring mode they will be line-to-line voltages.
Table 4-8 Setpoint Actions (lower window, when middle window is Act)

Code Action
none No action 1
rEL.1 Operate relay #1 2
rEL.2 Operate relay #2 2
Inc.Cn.1 Increment counter #1
Inc.Cn.2 Increment counter #2
Inc.Cn.3 Increment counter #3
Inc.Cn.4 Increment counter #4
Clr.Cn.1 Clear counter #1
Clr.Cn.2 Clear counter #2
Clr.Cn.3 Clear counter #3
Clr.Cn.4 Clear counter #4
Clr.Cnt Clear all counters
ELoG E Event log 3
dLoG.1 E Data log #1
dLoG.2 E Data log #2
dLoG.3 E Data log #3
dLoG.4 E Data log #4
dLoG.5 E Data log #5
dLoG.6 E Data log #6
dLoG.7 E Data log #7
dLoG.8 E Data log #8
Clr.Enr E Reset total energy
Clr.dnd Reset all total maximum demands
Clr.P.dn E Reset power maximum demands
Clr.A.dn Reset volt/ampere maximum demands
Clr.tEn E Reset TOU energy
Clr.tdn E Reset TOU maximum demands
Clr.LHi Clear Min/Max registers

E - available in the PM172E

1 When a setpoint is operated, its status is always stored to the alarm status
register even if no action is assigned to the setpoint. The alarm status register can
be polled and cleared through communications.

Chapter 4 Setup Menus 35

2 In the PM172E, operate/release actions via relays are automatically recorded to
the event log whenever an electrical quantity, status input or phase reversal trigger
is used.
3 Setpoint operation and release are recorded to the event log.

4.9 Timers Setup Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î t-r Î ENTER

This menu allows you to access the two interval timers provided by the
PM172E which can trigger setpoints on a user-defined time interval basis.
This is useful for continuous data logging at specified time intervals in
order to produce trend and load profile graphs.
Each timer has a time interval range up to 9999 seconds at a one-second
resolution and runs independently. The timer accuracy is about ±0.05 sec.
To use a timer as the trigger for a setpoint, simply select one of the timers
as a trigger when defining the setpoint, and then specify for the selected
timer a non-zero time interval at which you want the periodic action (for
example, a data log) to be made. To stop a timer, set the time interval to
zero. Each timer can be used to trigger multiple setpoints, for example, if
you need multiple data logs at the same time.
Timer setup To select a timer:
t-r 9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window,
t-r.1 and then use the up/down arrow keys to scroll
to the desired timer. The time interval
1 associated with the timer is displayed in the
lower window.
To change the timer interval:
9 Press to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the desired
time interval. The available range is 0-9999
(seconds). Setting the interval to zero stops
the timer.
9 Press ENTER to store your new setting.
9 Press ESC to leave the timer setup unchanged.
To quit the timer setup menu:
9 Press ESC .

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4.10 RTC Setup Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î rtc Î ENTER

This menu allows you to view and set the time, date and day of week in
the onboard Real Time Clock (RTC), and to modify the Daylight Savings
Time (DST) settings for your time zone.

hour The time is displayed as HH.MM.SS, where the hour and

minute are shown in the middle window separated by a
11.52 dot, and the seconds - in the lower window.
45

dAtE The date is displayed as per the user definition

(YY.MM.DD, MM.DD.YY, or DD.MM.YY), where the first
25.07. two items are shown in the middle window, and the last
99 one - in the lower window. For instructions on how to
select the date format, see Section 4.11.
dAY
The day of the week is displayed in the lower window,
as follows:
Sun Sun Sunday thu Thursday
Πon Monday Fri Friday
tuE Tuesday Sat Saturday
UEd Wednesday
The day of the week can only be viewed. It is set
automatically when you change the date.
The DST option can be disabled or enabled. When DST
dSt
is disabled, the RTC will operate in standard time only.
When enabled, the instrument will automatically update
diS the time at 2:00 AM at the pre-defined DST switch dates.
The DST switch points are specified by the month, week
of the month and weekday. Select the appropriate
weekday in the month by specifying the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
or the last (abbreviated as LSt) weekday in the month.

dSt.S This entry specifies the DST start date when Daylight
Savings Time begins. Press SELECT to select the date
APr parameter you wish to change. By default, DST starts at
1St.Sun 2:00 AM on the first Sunday in April of each year.

dSt.E This entry specifies the DST end date when Daylight
Savings Time ends. Press SELECT to select the date
Oct parameter you wish to change. By default, DST ends at
LSt.Sun 2:00 AM on the last Sunday in October of each year.

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To select an option sub-menu:
9 From the upper window, use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the
desired sub-menu (time, date, weekday, or DST).
To change time, date, day of week (not seconds) or DST setting:
9 Press SELECT to activate the desired item. When in the time
setup sub-menu, the hour and minutes indications are now frozen
to allow you to adjust them.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the value.
9 Set the other items in the same manner.
To update the RTC with your new setting (and to reset seconds):
9 From the middle or lower window, press ENTER .
9 If you want to reset seconds, press SELECT to activate the
seconds window, and then press ENTER while the seconds
window is flashing.
To quit the sub-menu without changes:
9 From the middle or lower window, press ESC .
To quit the RTC menu:
9 Press ESC .

4.11 Display Setup Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î diSP Î ENTER

This menu allows you to view and change display properties. Table 4-9
lists available options with their code names and applicable ranges.

To select a display option:

diSP 9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window, and then
use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired
UPdt
option.
0.5 To change the display option:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the desired option.
ESC
9 Press ENTER to store your new setting or press
to leave your previous setting unchanged.
To quit the display setup menu:
9 From the middle window, press ESC or ENTER .

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Table 4-9 Display Options (∗ default setting)
Code Parameter Options Description
UPdt Display update 0.1 - 10.0 s Defines interval between display
time (0.5)* updates

ScrL Auto scroll nonE* Disables/enables auto scroll on

common measurements display (main
2-15 s screen) and defines scroll interval

rEtn Auto return to diS*, En Disables/enables auto return to the

the main screen main screen after 30 seconds of
uninterrupted use
bAr Nominal load 0-10,000A Defines the nominal load (100%) level
current for LED (0*) for the bar graph display (0 = CT
bar graph primary current)

UoLt Voltage display Pri*, Sec Defines type of voltage displayed,

primary or secondary. Secondary
voltage is always displayed in Volt
units (V)

Ph.P Phase powers diS*, En Disables/enables display of phase

display powers in common measurements
(main screen)
Fund Fundamental diS*, En Disables/enables display of
values display fundamental values in common
measurements (main screen)
dAtE Date format n.d.Y* Defines the date format in the RTC
d.n.Y display: d=day, n=month, Y=year
Y.n.d Each date format character is set
separately.
rSt Simple reset PASS*, En PASS – the reset buttons are blocked
if password checking is programmed
En – enables the reset buttons
regardless of a password

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4.12 User Selectable Options Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î SELECT Î ENTER

This menu allows you to change options which relate to the instrument
features and functionality. Table 4-10 lists all available options with their
code names and applicable ranges.

To select an option:
OPtS
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window, and
P.cAL then use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the
rEAc desired option.
To change the selected option:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the desired
value.
9 Press ENTER to store your new setting or ESC
to leave the previous setting unchanged.
To quit the display setup menu:
9 From the middle window, press ESC or ENTER

Table 4-10 User Selectable Options (∗ default settings)

Code Parameter Option Description
P.cAL Power calculation mode rEAc∗ Using reactive power
1 Using non-active power
nAct
roLL E Energy roll value 2 10.E4 10,000 kWh
10.E5 100,000 kWh
10.E6 1,000,000 kWh
10.E7 10,000,000 kWh
10.E8 100,000,000 kWh
10.E9∗ 1,000,000,000 kWh
Ph.En E Phase energy diS∗, En Enables/disables measurements
measurements of energies per phase
An.Ou Analog output option nonE∗ Disables analog output
(see Section 4.5) 0-20 0-20 mA
4-20 4-20 mA
0-1 0-1 mA
-1-1 ±1 mA
An.EP Analog expander option nonE∗ Disables analog expander
(see Section 4.6) 0-20 0-20mA
4-20 4-20mA
0-1 0-1mA
-1-1 ±1 mA

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bAtt E Battery mode OFF∗, On Switches the backup battery
OFF/ON
tESt E LED energy pulse test OFF∗ Disables energy pulse test mode
mode 3 Ac.Ei Runs Wh energy pulse test
rE.Ei Runs varh energy pulse test
E - available in the PM172E

1 Power calculation mode (P.cAL):

Mode 1: Reactive power calculation (rEAc)
Active power P and reactive power Q are measured directly and apparent
power:
S = P2 + Q2
Mode 2: Non-active power calculation (nAct)
Active power is measured directly, apparent power S = V × I (where V, I =
RMS voltage and currents) and non-active power:

N = S2 − P2
Mode 1 is recommended for electrical networks with low harmonic distortion
(voltage THD < 5%, current THD < 10%); Mode 2 is recommended for all other
cases.
2 Energy roll value example: If roll value = 10.E4, the energy counter contains 4
digits, i.e., energy is displayed up to 9.999 MWh (Mvarh, MVAh) with resolution
0.001 MWh.

Chapter 4 Setup Menus 41

 Rollover Maximum Energy Maximum Display Display Resolution
Value kWh (kvarh, Reading MWh (Mvarh,
kVAh) MWh (Mvarh, MVAh) MVAh)
10.E4 9,999 9.999 0.001
10.E5 99,999 99.999 0.001
10.E6 999,999 999.999 0.001
10.E7 9,999,999 9,999.99 0.01
10.E8 99,999,999 99,999.9 0.1
10.E9 999,999,999 999,999 1

The roll value may be changed in accordance with the average load of the power
line. For example, if average power is 400 kW and the counter must be reset every
3 months (2160 hours), then energy during this period equals 864000 kWh (6
digits) and the roll value = 10.E6.
3 Energy pulse test mode is used for testing the device’s energy measurement
accuracy. When the meter is put into the test mode, the energy pulse LED flashes
at a rate of 0.1 Wh/pulse (10,000 pulses/kWh) in secondary readings as the meter
measures imported (consumed) active or inductive reactive energy. When the
meter is in the test mode, the common energy accumulators are not affected.

42 Chapter 4 Setup Menus

4.13 Relay Operation Control
Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î rELo Î ENTER

This menu allows you to set the relay operation mode: non-failsafe or
failsafe. Failsafe relay operation is the opposite of normal operation where
relay contacts are closed when a relay is operated (activated), and are
open when a relay is released (de-activated). In failsafe mode, an alarm is
activated by a non-energized relay which will open in all cases when an
alarm condition is present or an alarm setpoint is not operational either
due to a loss of control power or due to corruption of the setpoint setup
configuration. A failsafe relay is closed only if it is under setpoint control
and no alarm conditions exist, or if it is manually operated via
communications.
To select a relay:
rELo
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window, and
rEL.1 then use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the
nor desired relay.
To change the relay operation mode:
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to set the desired option.
Select nor for normal (non-failsafe) relay operation,
or select FSAFE for failsafe relay operation.
9 Press ENTER to store your new setting or press ESC
to leave your previous setting unchanged.
To quit the setup menu:
9 From the middle window, press ESC or ENTER

NOTES
1. You will not be able to change the relay operation mode if a relay has been
allocated for pulsing.
2. When a failsafe relay is allocated for pulsing, it automatically reverts to normal
operation.

Chapter 4 Setup Menus 43

4.14 Access Control Menu
SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î AccS Î ENTER

This menu can only be accessed via the Setup Change Menu (CHG). It is
used in order to:
• change the user password
• enable or disable password check from the front
panel keypad
• enable or disable password protection for
downloading setups and resetting data through
communications
To view an option setting:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired option
(PASS, CtrL, Port).

Password Setting Password Protection Password

Protection
for the keypad for communications

AccS AccS AccS

PASS CtrL Port
8780 OFF OFF

To change the password:

9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to modify the password. The
password can be up to four digits long.
ENTER
9 Press to store your new password, or ESC to
leave the password unchanged.
To enable/disable password checking:
9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window, and then use
the up/down arrow keys to move to the CtrL or Port entry.
9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.
9 Use the up/down arrow keys to change the password
checking status: select OFF to disable password
protection, or select On to enable password protection.
9 Press ENTER to store your new option, or ESC to leave
the option unchanged.
To quit the setup menu:
9 From the middle window, press ESC or ENTER .

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 Store your password in a safe place. If you cannot
provide the correct password, contact your local
distributor for the super-user password to override
password protection.

4.15 Reset Menu

SELECT Î CHG Î ENTER Ï Ð Î rSt Î ENTER

This menu allows you to reset to zero the accumulators and Min/Max
registers in your instrument. The menu can only be accessed via the
Setup Change Menu (CHG). If the reset is disabled from the Basic Setup
Menu (see Section 4.1), you will not be able to enter this menu.
The following designations are used in the menu to specify a data location
to be reset:
Lo.Hi Resets Min/Max registers (does not affect maximum demands)
A.dnd Resets volt/ampere maximum demands
P.dnd E Resets total power maximum demands
dnd E Resets all total maximum demands
EnrG E Resets total and phase energies
tOU.E E Resets the TOU energy registers
tOU.d E Resets the TOU maximum demand registers
Cnt Resets all pulse counters
Cnt.1 Resets counter # 1
Cnt.2 Resets counter # 2
Cnt.3 Resets counter # 3
Cnt.4 Resets counter # 4
E - available in the PM172E

To reset the desired locations:

9 Press SELECT to activate the middle window, and then use
the up/down arrow keys to scroll to the desired data location entry
rSt
EnrG
do

9 Press SELECT to activate the lower window.

9 Press and hold ENTER for about 5 seconds until the do label is
replaced with done, and then release the key. You will return to
the middle window.
To quit the reset menu:
9 Press ESC .

Chapter 4 Setup Menus 45

NOTE
The meter allows the simple “two-button” reset of the Min/Max registers,
maximum demands and total energies from the data display (see Section 5.1) and
counters from the Status Information Menu (see Section 6.1) without entering the
reset menu. This feature is active if changing data in the meter is not secured by a
password, or it is enabled regardless of a password from the Display Setup menu.

46 Chapter 4 Setup Menus

 Chapter 5 Data Display
5. Chapter 5 Data Display

5.1 Navigating in the Display Mode

The front panel has a simple interface that allows you to display
numerous measurement parameters in a total of 49 display pages. For
easier reading, the parameters are divided into four groups, each
accessible by a designated key. These are:
y Common measurements - no selection key
y Min/Max measurements - selected by the MIN/MAX key
y Total Harmonic measurements - selected by the THD/TDD key
y Energy measurements - selected by the ENERGY key

The up/down arrow keys are used as follows in the Display Mode:
Ð Scrolls through the pages downward (forward)
Ï Scrolls through the pages upward (backward)
Ï Ð Returns to the first page within current measurement group

P M 1 7 2E Small LEDs -
indicate current
100%

11 0

V 1 /V 1-2
measurement
90%

Load bar graph -

%

A1
80

group and
%

indicates % of 70
% k VA
the current load A n eut . parameter
60%

50%
L OA D V 2 /V 2-3

A2
PF
40%
Hz

V 3 /V 3-1

A3
E N E R GY
PULSE
kW
k v ar
COM .2 COM .1

COMMUNICATION

MI N ./MA X . T H D T DD MV A h Mv ar h MW h

MI N . THD/TDD ENERGY
SELECT
MA X . ESC ENTER

00-06009
03-12008

The front panel display is updated approximately twice per second; you
can adjust the display update rate via the Display Setup Menu (see
Section 4.11).
Table 5-1 lists all displayed parameters and their LED indicators.

Chapter 5 Data Display 47

Load Bar Graph
The load bar graph displays the amount, in percent, of the current load
with respect to user-defined nominal load current. The highest current
measured by the PM172 is divided by the nominal load current as defined
in the Display Setup Menu (see Section 4.11) and expressed as a percent
by the LEDs (40% to 110%) which are lit. For example, if all LEDs up to
and including 90% are lit, this means that the load is 90% of the nominal
load current. If the nominal load current is set to 0, it is taken from the CT
primary current setup.
Auto Scroll
If display Auto Scroll option is enabled (see Section 4.11), the common
measurements display (main screen) will scroll automatically after 30
seconds of uninterrupted use.
9 To stop auto scrolling at the current page, press either arrow key.
Auto Return to the Main Screen
If display Auto Return option is enabled (see Section 4.11), the display
will automatically return to the main screen from any other measurement
screen after 30 seconds of uninterrupted use.
Simple Reset Buttons
The PM172 allows the simple “two-button” reset of the Min/Max registers,
maximum demands and total energies via the front panel without entering
the reset menu (see “Simple Reset of Accumulated Data” below).

Selecting a Display Page

9 Press the down/up arrow keys to scroll through display
pages.

NOTES
1. The common measurements display (main screen) does not have a
designated indicator LED. If no arrow LED is lit up below the display, this
means that the common measurement parameters are being displayed at
this time. To return to the common measurements from another group, just
press the same key that you used to display this group (the key pointed to
by an illuminated arrow LED) until the illuminated LED goes out.
2. When you move to another measurement group, the instrument stores
your last location; when you return to the previous group, the instrument
restores the last page. At power up, the instrument always returns to the
common measurements group and shows you the last page that was
displayed prior to loss of power.

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Selecting Common Measurements (Main
Screen)
9 Press the key pointed to by the illuminated arrow LED below
the front panel display. If no LED is lit up, this means that the
front panel displays the common measurements parameters.

Selecting Total Harmonic Measurements

9 Press the THD/TDD key. Use the up/down arrow keys to
scroll through harmonic measurements.

Selecting Energy Measurements

9 Press the ENERGY key. Use the up/down arrow keys to
scroll through the different energy readings.

Selecting TOU Energy Registers

9 Press the ENERGY key until the REG.1 label appears in
the upper window. Use the ENERGY key to scroll through
all TOU registers. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll
through the different tariff readings for the selected register.
Note that only registers you have allocated will be displayed.

Simple Reset of Accumulated Data

The reset buttons are active if changing data via the front panel is not
secured by a password, or this feature is enabled regardless of a
password from the Display Setup menu (see Section 4.11) .
9 Select a display page where the data you want to reset is
displayed. To reset:
• Min/Max log registers: select a Min/Max page from
the Min/Max measurements display (where Lo or
Hi is displayed at the left in the lower window).
• Ampere and volt maximum demands: select the
ampere or volt maximum demand page from the
Min/Max measurements display (where Hd is
displayed at the left in the lower window, and volts
or amps arrow LEDs at the right are lit).
• Power maximum demands: select the power
maximum demand page from the Min/Max
measurements display (where Hd is displayed at
the left in the lower window, and kVA/MVA and
kW/MW arrow LEDs at the right are lit).
• Total and phase energies: select the energy
measurements display (not a TOU register).
9 While holding the SELECT key, press and hold ENTER for
about 5 seconds. The displayed data is reset to zero.

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5.2 Data Display Formats
Table 5-1 specifies all front panel local displays available in the display mode. The
display windows are labeled in the table as follows: 1 = upper window, 2 = middle
window, 3 = lower window.
Table 5-1 Displayed Parameters
Page Window Arrow LED Parameter1 Digits Unit2
Common Measurements
1 1 V1/V1-2 Voltage L12 4 V/kV
1 2 V2/V2-3 Voltage L23 4 V/kV
1 3 V3/V3-1 L. Voltage L31 4 V/kV
2 1 V1/V1-2 Voltage L18 4 V/kV
2 2 V2/V2-3 Voltage L28 4 V/kV
2 3 V3/V3-1 P. Voltage L38 4 V/kV
3 1 A1 Current L1 4 A
3 2 A2 Current L2 4 A
3 3 A3 Current L3 4 A
4 1 kVA Total kVA 4 kVA/MVA
4 2 PF Total power factor 4
4 3 kW Total kW 4 kW/MW
5 1 A NEUT Neutral current 4 A
5 2 Hz Frequency 4 Hz
5 3 kvar Total kvar 4 kvar/Mvar
6 1 Ph.L15 Label
6 2 PF Power factor L1 4
6 3 kW kW L1 4 kW/MW
7 1 kVA kVA L1 4 kVA/MVA
7 2 Ph.L15 Label
7 3 kvar kvar L1 4 kvar/Mvar
8 1 Ph.L25 Label
8 2 PF Power factor L2 4
8 3 kW kW L2 4 kW/MW
9 1 kVA kVA L2 4 kVA/MVA
9 2 Ph.L25 Label
9 3 kvar kvar L2 4 kvar/Mvar
10 1 Ph.L35 Label
10 2 PF Power factor L3 4
10 3 kW kW L3 4 kW/MW

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11 1 kVA kVA L3 4 kVA/MVA
11 2 Ph.L35 Label
11 3 kvar kvar L3 4 kvar/Mvar
12 1 H014 (Fundamental) Label
12 2 PF H01 total power factor 4
12 3 kW H01 total kW 4 kW/MW
13 1 H1.L14,5 (Fundamental) Label
13 2 PF H01 power factor L1 4
13 3 kW H01 kW L1 4 kW/MW
14 1 H1.L24,5 (Fundamental) Label
14 2 PF H01 power factor L2 4
14 3 kW H01 kW L2 4 kW/MW
15 1 H1.L34,5 (Fundamental) Label
15 2 PF H01 power factor L3 4
15 3 kW H01 kW L3 4 kW/MW
MIN/MAX Min/Max Measurements
3 Lo Label
1 1 V1/V1-2 Minimum voltage L1/L127 4 V/kV
1 2 V2/V2-3 Minimum voltage L2/L237 4 V/kV
1 3 V3/V3-1 Minimum voltage L3/L317 4 V/kV
2 1 A1 Minimum current L1 4 A
2 2 A2 Minimum current L2 4 A
2 3 A3 Minimum current L3 4 A
3 1 kVA Minimum total kVA 4 kVA/MVA
3 2 PF Minimum total power factor 4
3 3 kW Minimum total kW 4 kW/MW
4 1 A NEUT Minimum neutral current 4 A
4 2 Hz Minimum frequency 4 Hz
4 3 kvar Minimum total kvar 4 kvar/Mvar
3 Hi Label
5 1 V1/V1-2 Maximum voltage L1/L127 4 V/kV
5 2 V2/V2-3 Maximum voltage L2/L237 4 V/kV
5 3 V3/V3-1 Maximum voltage L3/L317 4 V/kV
6 1 A1 Maximum current L1 4 A
6 2 A2 Maximum current L2 4 A
6 3 A3 Maximum current L3 4 A

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7 1 kVA Maximum total kVA 4 kVA/MVA
7 2 PF Maximum total power factor 4
7 3 kW Maximum total kW 4 kW/MW
8 1 A NEUT Maximum neutral current 4 A
8 2 Hz Maximum frequency 4 Hz
8 3 kvar Maximum total kvar 4 kvar/Mvar
3 Hd Label
9 1 V1 Maximum volt demand L1/L127 4 V/kV
9 2 V2 Maximum volt demand L2/L237 4 V/kV
9 3 V3 Maximum volt demand L3/L317 4 V/kV
10 1 A1 Maximum ampere demand L1 4 A/kA
10 2 A2 Maximum ampere demand L2 4 A/kA
10 3 A3 Maximum ampere demand L3 4 A/kA
11 1 kVA Maximum sliding window kVA 4 kVA/MVA
demand
11 2 PF Power factor (import) at 4
maximum kVA demand
11 3 kW Maximum sliding window kW 4 kW/MW
import demand
Total Harmonics
THD
1 1 V1/V1-2 Voltage THD L1/L12 3 %
1 2 V2/V2-3 Voltage THD L2/L23 3 %
1 3 V3/V3-1 Voltage THD L3 3 %
2 1 A1 Current THD L1 3 %
2 2 A2 Current THD L2 3 %
2 3 A3 Current THD L3 3 %
TDD
3 1 A1 Current TDD L1 3 %
3 2 A2 Current TDD L2 3 %
3 3 A3 Current TDD L3 3 %

52 Chapter 5 Data Display

 Total Energies E

1 1 MWh Ac.En. Label

1 2 IP. Label
1 3 MWh import 6 MWh
2 1 Mvarh rE.En. Label
2 2 IP. Label
2 3 Mvarh import 6 Mvarh
3 1 MVAh AP.En. Label
3 3 MVAh 6 MVAh
4 1 MWh Ac.En. Label
4 2 EP. Label
4 3 MWh export 6 MWh
5 1 Mvarh rE.En. Label
5 2 EP. Label
5 3 Mvarh export 6 Mvarh
Phase Energies6 E

6 1 MWh Ac.En. Label

6 2 IP.L1 Label
6 3 MWh import L1 6 MWh
7 1 Mvarh rE.En. Label
7 2 IP.L1 Label
7 3 Mvarh import L1 6 Mvarh
8 1 MVAh AP.En. Label
8 2 L1 Label
8 3 MVAh L1 6 MVAh
9 1 MWh Ac.En. Label
9 2 IP.L2 Label
9 3 MWh import L2 6 MWh
10 1 Mvarh rE.En. Label
10 2 IP.L2 Label
10 3 Mvarh import L2 6 Mvarh
11 1 MVAh AP.En. Label
11 2 L2 Label
11 3 MVAh L2 6 MVAh
12 1 MWh Ac.En. Label
12 2 IP.L3 Label
12 3 MWh import L3 6 MWh
13 1 Mvarh rE.En. Label
13 2 IP.L3 Label
13 3 Mvarh import L3 6 Mvarh
14 1 MVAh AP.En. Label
14 2 L3 Label
14 3 MVAh L3 6 MVAh

Chapter 5 Data Display 53

 TOU Energy Registers6 E

1-7 1 MWh/ rEG.1 - rEG.7 Label

1-16 2 Mvarh/ trF.1 - tF.16 Label
1-16 3 MVAh Tariff register reading9 6
E - available in the PM172E
1 Display readings for all electrical quantities except Min/Max log and energies
are sliding average values.
2 When using direct wiring (PT Ratio = 1), voltages are displayed in 0.1 V units,
currents in 0.01 A units, and powers in 0.001 kW/kvar/kVA units. For wiring via PTs
(PT Ratio > 1), voltages are displayed in 0.001 kV units, currents in 0.01 A units,
and powers in 0.001 MW/Mvar/MVA units. When the value width is over the
window resolution, the right most digits are truncated
3 By default, the maximum range for energy readings is 999,999,999
MWh/Mvarh/MVAh. Beyond this value, the reading will roll over to zero. When the
energy reading exceeds the window resolution, the right-most digits are truncated.
To avoid truncation, you can change the energy roll value to a lower limit via the
User Selectable Options menu (see Section 4.12). Negative (exported) energy
readings are displayed without a sign.
4 Fundamental values are displayed if they are enabled in the Display Setup
menu (see Section 4.11).
5 Per phase power and power factor readings are displayed only in 4LN3/4LL3
and 3LN3/3LL3 wiring modes (see Section 4.1) if the phase power display is
enabled in the Display Setup menu (see Section 4.11).
6 Phase energy readings are displayed only in 4LN3/4LL3 and 3LN3/3LL3
wiring modes (see Section 4.1) if they are enabled in the User Selectable Options
menu (see Section 4.12).
7 When the 4LN3 or 3LN3 wiring mode is selected, the voltages will be line-to-
neutral; for any other wiring mode, they will be line-to-line voltages.
8 Displayed only in the 4LN3 or 3LN3 wiring mode.
9 TOU energy readings are displayed in MWh/Mvarh/MVAh according to the
energy input assigned to the register. A corresponding arrow LED will be lit
showing energy units when a register reading is displayed. If a TOU register counts
external pulses, the MWh LED will be lit.

54 Chapter 5 Data Display

5.3 Self-Test Diagnostics Display
The PM172 periodically performs self-test diagnostics during operation. If
the instrument fails the test, it discards the last measurement results, and
an error code is displayed for one second on all LEDs. Error codes are
listed in Table 5-2. Frequent failures may be the result of excessive
electrical noise in the region of the instrument. If the instrument resets
itself continuously, contact your local distributor.

Table 5-2 Self-Test Diagnostic Codes

Code Meaning Code Meaning
1 ROM error 5 Out of control trap
2 RAM error 7 Timing failure
3 Watch dog timer reset 8 Normal power up
4 Sampling failure 9 External reset (warm restart)

NOTE
The PM172 provides a self-check alarm register accessible through
communications that indicates possible problems with instrument hardware or
setup configuration. The hardware problems are indicated by the appropriate bits,
which are set whenever the instrument fails self-test diagnostics, or in the event of
loss of power. The setup configuration problems are indicated by the dedicated bit
which is set when either configuration register is corrupted. In this event, your
instrument will use the default configuration. For more information on the self-
check alarm register, refer to the communications reference guides shipped with
your instrument.

Chapter 5 Data Display 55

Chapter 6 Viewing Status
Information
6. Chapter 6 Viewing Status Information
The Status Information Menu (STA) is used to view the status of various
instrument features.
6.1 The Status Information Menu
SELECT Î StA Î ENTER

To enter the Status Information Menu:

9 From the display mode, press SELECT to enter the
Primary Selection Menu.
9 Press SELECT to activate the StA window.
9 Press ENTER .
To select a display page:
9 Press the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the
display pages.
To quit the menu and return to the display mode:
9 Press ESC or ENTER .

Front Panel Display

When you are in the Status Information Menu, the front panel display is
updated approximately four times per second and shows you a wide
variety of status information that you can review by scrolling through
display pages.
The status parameters are designated by the abbreviated labels in the
upper and/or middle window. The upper window flashes, indicating that
you are in the menu display.

Simple Reset of Counters

If the reset buttons are enabled in the meter (see “Simple Reset of
Accumulated Data” in Section 5.1), you can reset the counters from the
Status Information Menu display without entering the reset menu:
9 Select a display page where the counter you want to reset
is displayed.
SELECT
9 While holding the key, press and hold ENTER
or about 5 seconds. The displayed data is reset to zero.

56 Chapter 6 Viewing Status Information

6.2 Status Display Formats
Table 6-1 lists all the displays available from the Status Information Menu. The
display windows are labeled in the table as follows: 1=upper window, 2=middle
window, 3=lower window.

Table 6-1 Status Information

Page Window Parameter Digits Unit
1 1 PHAS. Label
1 2 rOt. Label
1 3 Phase rotation (POS/NEG/ERR) 4
2 1 rEL. Label
2 2 1.2. Label
2 3 Relay status #1-#2 2
3 1 St.In Label
3 2 1.2. Label
3 3 Status inputs #1-#2 2
4 1 Cnt.1 Label
4 3 Counter #1 6
5 1 Cnt.2 Label
5 3 Counter #2 6
6 1 Cnt.3 Label
6 3 Counter #3 6
7 1 Cnt.4 Label
7 3 Counter #4 6
8 1 ELoG E Label
8 2 Number of records in the Event log 4
8 3 Event log percent full 3
9 1 DLG.1 E Label
9 2 Number of records in Data log #1 4
9 3 Data log #1 percent full 3
10 1 DLG.2 E Label
10 2 Number of records in Data log #2 4
10 3 Data log #2 percent full 3
11 1 DLG.3 E Label
11 2 Number of records in Data log #3 4
11 3 Data log #3 percent full 3
12 1 DLG.4 E Label
12 2 Number of records in Data log #4 4
12 3 Data log #4 percent full 3
13 1 DLG.5 E Label
13 2 Number of records in Data log #5 4
13 3 Data log #5 percent full 3
14 1 DLG.6 E Label
14 2 Number of records in Data log #6 4
14 3 Data log #6 percent full 3

Chapter 6 Viewing Status Information 57

 Page Window Parameter Digits Unit
15 1 DLG.7 E Label
15 2 Number of records in Data log #7 4
15 3 Data log #7 percent full 3
16 1 DLG.8 E Label
16 2 Number of records in Data log #8 4
16 3 Data log #8 percent full 3
17 1 bAtt E Label
17 3 The battery status (NORMAL/LOW)
E - available in the PM172E

58 Chapter 6 Viewing Status Information

Chapter 7 Communications
7. Chapter 7 Communications
A full description of the communications protocols is found in the PM172
ASCII, Modbus and DNP 3.0 Communications Manuals provided on
electronic media

7.1 Connection Diagrams

COM1 COM2
+TX Transmit Data Plus
+RX Receive Data Plus
-TX Transmit Data Minus
-RX Receive Data Minus

Chassis Ground

Figure 7-1 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 and RS-422/RS-485 Terminal

Blocks
RS-232 - up to 15 meters distance, one PC/PLC to one PM172, by flat or twisted
pair cable of 0.33mm2/22AWG
RS-422, RS-485 - up to 1200 meters distance, up to 32 instruments on one multi-drop
line.

7.1.1 COM1 Connections

Computer Connections COM1 - RS-232

Figure 7-2 RS-232 Simple 3- Figure 7-3 RS-232 Simple

Wire Connection, 25- 3-Wire Connection,
pin 9-pin

Chapter 7 Communications 59
 Figure 7-4 RS-232 Hardware Figure 7-5 RS-232 Hardware
Handshaking Connection, 25-pin Handshaking Connection, 9-pin

Modem Connections COM1 - RS-232

Figure 7-6 Connection for Figure 7-7 Connection for

25-pin Modem 9-pin Modem
Connector Connector

Computer Connections COM1 - RS-422/RS-485

DB9
RS-422
(MALE)

+T 1
5 -R
9 +R 2
4 -T TO SATEC
CONVERTER
8 -T 3
TO PM172 +T
3
COM1
7 -R 4
+R
2
6 5
1

RS-422 CABLE

Figure 7-8 COM1 RS-422/RS-485 Connections

60 Chapter 7 Communications
7.1.2 COM2 Port Connections

Computer Connections COM2 - RS-422/RS-485

R1, R2 ≅ 200-500 Ohm, R1, R2 ≅ 200-500 Ohm,

0.5 W 0.5 W

Figure 7-9 RS-422 Multidrop Figure 7-10 RS-422 Multidrop

Connection, 25-Pin PC Port Connection, 9-Pin PC Port

R1, R2 ≅ 200-500 Ohm, R1, R2 ≅ 200-500 Ohm,

0.5 W 0.5 W

c98-10007/4

Figure 7-11 RS-485 Multidrop Figure 7-12 RS-485 Multidrop

Connection, 25-Pin PC Port Connection, 9-Pin PC Port

NOTE: Where an RS-232/RS-422 converter is used, R1 is not applicable

since it is built in to the converter.

Chapter 7 Communications 61
7.2 Using a Printer
7.2.1 Configuring the COM1 Port for Printer
Set the printer mode and desired printout period in the communications
port setup (see Section 4.2). The baud rate and data format should be
configured as those on the printer.
Cable connections to the serial printer are shown in Figures 7-13 through
7-16.
Printer Connections COM1 - RS-232

Figure 7-13 Connection for Figure 7-14 Connection

25-pin DCE Printer for 9-pin DCE
Connector Printer Connector

Figure 7-15 Connection for 25-pin Figure 7-16 Connection for 9-pin
DTE Printer Connector DTE Printer Connector

Most serial printers provide a few bytes of buffer storage where

characters can queue for printing. If the buffer size is sufficient to accept
full print report, i.e., when a printer has at least 256 bytes of input buffer,
flow control is not needed. If the buffer size is less than 256 bytes, you
should provide hardware handshaking, otherwise the printer output will
become garbled. Use the CTS signal to provide hardware flow control.
62 Chapter 7 Communications
Set the handshaking parameter to HArd in the communications port
setup. It is possible to use a parallel printer as well with a serial-to-parallel
converter. When a converter is used, hardware handshaking is required.

7.2.2 Printout Format

The PM172 prints a fixed format report at user-defined intervals. After
resetting the instrument or completing the current page, the record
heading is printed on the top of the new page. On each page, 14 data
records are printed provided with date and time stamps. The record
format is shown in the following illustration and detailed in Table 7-1. The
date format is user-selectable (see Section 4.12).

Table 7-1 Printout Format

Line Pos Heading Parameter Digits Unit
1 1 V1/kV1 Voltage L1/L12 5 V/kV
1 2 V2/kV2 Voltage L2/L23 5 V/kV
1 3 V2/kV3 Voltage L3/L31 5 V/kV
1 4 A1 Current L1 5 A
1 5 A2 Current L2 5 A
1 6 A3 Current L3 5 A
1 7 kW/MW Total kW 6 kW/MW
1 8 kvar/Mvar Total kvar 6 kvar/Mvar
1 9 kVA/MVA Total kVA 6 kVA/MVA
1 10 PF Total power factor 6
2 1 THDU1 Voltage THD L1/L12 5 %
2 2 THDU2 Voltage THD L2/L23 5 %
2 3 THDU3 Voltage THD L3 5 %
2 4 THDI1 Current THD L1 5 %
2 5 THDI2 Current THD L2 5 %
2 6 THDI3 Current THD L3 5 %
2 7 Hz Frequency 5 Hz
2 8 A_NEU Neutral current 5 A
2 9 U_UNB Voltage unbalance 5 %
2 10 I_UNB Current unbalance 5 %
3 1 A1_MD Maximum Ampere demand L1 5 A
3 2 A2_MD Maximum Ampere demand L2 5 A
3 3 A3_MD Maximum Ampere demand L3 5 A
3 4 kW_MD/ Maximum sliding window kW 6 kW/MW
MW_MD import demand
3 5 kVA_MD/ Maximum sliding window kVA 6 kVA/MVA
MVA_MD demand
3 6 +MWh MWh import 7 MWh
3 7 -MWh MWh export 7 MWh
3 8 +Mvarh Mvarh import 7 Mvarh
3 9 -Mvarh Mvarh export 7 Mvarh
3 10 MVAh MVAh 7 MVAh

Chapter 7 Communications 63
Appendix A Technical
Specifications
8. Appendix A Technical Specifications

Input and Output Ratings

3 Galvanically Isolated Voltage inputs:
120V option Input using PT (up to 120V+20% line-to-
line voltage)
Burden: <0.15 VA
690V option Direct input (up to 690V +15% line-to-line
voltage)
Burden: <0.5 VA
Input using PT
Burden: <0.15 VA
3 Galvanically Isolated Current inputs:
1A option Input via CT with 1A secondary output
Burden: <0.02 VA
Overload withstand: 6A RMS continuous,
80A RMS for 1 second
5A option Input via CT with 5A secondary output
Burden: <0.1 VA
Overload withstand: 15A RMS continuous,
300A RMS for 1 second
Voltage and Current Input terminals UL recognized E101708
Maximum wire section: 3.5 mm2 (12 AWG)
2 Optically Isolated Communication EIA RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 and RS-422/RS-
Ports 485 standards
Maximum wire section: 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG)
2 Relay Outputs Relay rated at 5A, 250VAC/5A, 30VDC
2 contacts (SPST Form A)
4 Optically Isolated Digital Inputs Dry Contact
Optically Isolated Analog Output Accuracy 0.5%, Non-linearity 0.2%
Maximum wire section: 1.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
4-20 mA (default) Load up to 510 Ohm for 20 mA
0-20 mA (option)
± 1 mA (option) Load up to 10 kOhm for 1 mA

64 Appendix A Technical Specifications

Display
Indication 3 high-brightness seven-segment digital
LEDs

Power Supply (factory set)

Galvanically isolated
120&230 V AC and 85-265VAC 50/60 Hz and 88-290VDC Burden 10 W
110&220 V DC
Option 12 V DC 9.6 - 19 VDC
Option 24 V DC 19 - 37 VDC
Option 48 V DC 37 - 72 VDC

Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Storage temperature -25°C to +80°C (-13°F to +176°F)
Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing

Construction
Instrument body Case enclosure: Plastic PC/ABS blend
Dimensions: 127 x 127 x 127 mm (5.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 “)
Mounting: 4-inch round or 92x92mm square panel mount
Instrument weight 1.23 kg (2.7 lb.)
Display body Display body: plastic PC/ABS blend
Front Panel: plastic PC
Dimensions: 114.0x114.0x20.0 mm (4.5x4.5x.787”)

Appendix A Technical Specifications 65

Standard Compliance
Standards UL File # E129258 (PENDING)
Directive Complied With: EMC: 89/336/EEC as amended by
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC
LVD: 72/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC and 93/465/EEC
Harmonized Standards to which Conformity is Declared:
EN55011:1991; EN50082-1:1992; EN61010-1:1993; A2/1995
ANSI C37.90.1 1989 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC)
EN50081-2 Generic Emission Standard - Industrial Environment
EN50082-2 Generic Immunity Standard - Industrial Environment
EN55022: 1994 Class A
EN61000-4-2
ENV50140: 1983
ENV50204: 1995 (900MHz)
ENV50141: 1993
EN61000-4-4:1995
EN61000-4-8: 1993

66 Appendix A Technical Specifications

Measurement Specifications
Parameter Full scale Accuracy, % Range Display resolution (%Rdg)
Rdg FS Conditions @ Range 2

Voltage 120V×PT @ 120V 0.2 0.1 10% to 120% FS 0 to 999,000 V Direct wiring (PT=1):
400V×PT @ 690V 0.1 V @ 0.1V to 999.9 V
Wiring via PTs (PT>1):
0.001 kV @ 0.001kV to 9.999 kV
≤0.1% @ 10.00 kV to 999.0 kV
Starting voltage 1.5% FS
Line current CT PRIMARY CURRENT 0.3 0.02 1% to 200% FS 0 to 9999 A 0.01 A @ 0.01A to 99.99 A
≤0.1% @ 100.0 A to 9999 A
Starting current 0.2% FS
Active power 0.36×PT×CT @ 120V input -2,000,000 to Direct wiring (PT=1):
1.2×PT×CT @ 690V input 2,000,000 kW 0.001 kW @ 0.001kW to 9.999 kW
0.4 0.02 PF = 1 Wiring via PTs (PT>1):
0.5 0.02 |PF| ≥ 0.5 1
0.001 MW @ 0.001MW to 9.999 MW
≤0.1% @ 10.00 MW to 2000 MW
Reactive power 0.36×PT×CT @ 120V input 0.6 0.02 |PF| ≤ 0.9 1 -2,000,000 to Direct wiring (PT=1):
1.2×PT×CT @ 690V input 2,000,000 kvar 0.001 kvar @ 0.001kvar to 9.999 kvar
Wiring via PTs (PT>1):
0.001 Mvar @ 0.001Mvar to 9.999
Mvar
≤0.1% @ 10.00 Mvar to 2000 Mvar

Appendix A Technical Specifications 67

 Parameter Full scale Accuracy, % Range Display resolution (%Rdg)
Rdg FS Conditions @ Range 2

Apparent power 0.36×PT×CT @ 120V input 0.5 0.02 1 0 to Direct wiring (PT=1):
1.2×PT×CT @ 690V input 2,000,000 kVA 0.001 kVA @ 0.001kVA to 9.999 kVA
Wiring via PTs (PT>1):
0.001 MVA @ 0.001MVA to 9.999 MVA
≤0.1% @ 10.00 MVA to 2000 MVA
Power factor 1 0.6 |PF| ≥ 0.5, -0.999 to 1.000 0.001
I ≥ 10% FSI
Frequency 0.02 45.00 to 65.00 0.01 Hz
Hz
Neutral CT PRIMARY CURRENT 0.5 2% to 200% FS 0 to 9999 A 0.01 A @ 0.01A to 99.99 A
(unbalanced) ≤0.1% @ 100.0 A to 9999 A
current Starting current 0.5% FS
Ampere demand Same as for current
KW demand Same as for kW
(block & sliding)
KVA demand Same as for kVA
(block & sliding)
Total Harmonic 999.9 1.5 0.2 THD ≥ 2% FS, 0 to 999.9 0.1
Distortion THD V V (I) ≥ 10% FSV
(I), %V1(I1) (FSI)
Total Demand 100 1.5 TDD ≥ 2% FS, 0 to 100 0.1
Distortion TDD, I ≥ 10% FSI
%

68 Appendix A Technical Specifications

 Parameter Full scale Accuracy, % Range Display resolution (%Rdg)
Rdg FS Conditions @ Range 2

Active energy Class 0.5S (IEC 687-1992-6) 0 to 1 kWh @ 1 to 999,999 kWh

Import & Export 999,999 MWh 10 kWh @ 1000 to 9,999.99 MWh
100 kWh @ 10,000 to 99,999.9 MWh
1MWh @ 100,000 to 999,999 MWh
Reactive energy Under conditions of Class 1.0 0 to 1 kvarh @ 1 to 999,999 kvarh
Import & Export (IEC 1036) 999,999 Mvarh 10 kvarh @ 1000 to 9,999.99 Mvarh
|PF| ≤ 0.9 1 100 kvarh @ 10,000 to 99,999.9 Mvarh
1Mvarh @ 100,000 to 999,999 Mvarh
Apparent energy Under conditions of Class 0.5S 0 to 1 kVAh @ 1 to 999,999 kVAh
(IEC 687-1992-6) 1 999,999 MVAh 10 kVAh @ 1000 to 9,999.99 MVAh
100 kVAh @ 10,000 to 99,999.9 MVAh
1MVAh @ 100,000 to 999,999 MVAh
PT = external potential transformer ratio CT, CT Primary Current = primary current rating of external current transformer
FSV = voltage full scale FSI = current full scale V1 = voltage fundamental I1 = current fundamental

1 Voltage 70% to 120% FS and current 2% to 120% FS

2 Higher resolution is achievable via communications

Additional Notes
1. Accuracy is expressed as ± (percentage of reading + percentage of full scale) ± 1 digit. This does not include inaccuracies
introduced by the user's potential and current transformers.
2. Specifications assume: voltage and current waveforms with THD ≤ 5% for kvar, kVA and PF; reference operating temperature:
20-26°C.
3. Ordinary measurement error is considerably less than the specified accuracy which indicates maximum error.
4. Harmonic real time values assume errors averaged over 10-20 readings.

Appendix A Technical Specifications 69

Appendix B Using Setpoints
9. Appendix B Using Setpoints
The PM172 has an embedded logical controller that can run different
actions in response to user-defined internal and external events. Unlike a
PLC, the PM172 uses a simplified setpoint programming technique that
allows the user to define a logical expression based on measured analog
and digital values that will produce a required action.
The PM172 provides 16 setpoints with programmable operate and
release delays. Each setpoint can evaluate a logical expression with up to
four arguments using OR/AND logic. Whenever an expression is
evaluated as “true”, the setpoint performs up to four consequent actions
that can send a command to the output relays, increment or decrement a
counter, or trigger a recorder.
The scan time for all setpoints is 50 ms.

Using Logical Expressions

Logical operators OR/AND are treated in a simplified manner. They have
no specific priority or precedence rules.
Any trigger condition bound to the logical expression by the OR operator
and evaluated as “true” will override any preceding condition evaluated as
“false”. Similarly, any trigger condition evaluated as “false” and bound by
the AND operator will override any condition evaluated before it as “true”.
To avoid confusion, it is recommended not to alternate different logical
operators in one expression. Instead, bring all conditions that use the
same logical operator together to one side of the expression, and the
others - to the opposite side.
To explicitly override all other conditions with the critical trigger, put it at
the end of the expression using the OR operator if you want the setpoint
to be operated anyway when the trigger condition is asserted, and with
the AND operator, if the setpoint should not be operated while the critical
trigger is not asserted.

Using Numeric Triggers

For numeric (analog) triggers, a setpoint allows you to specify two
thresholds for each trigger to provide hysteresis (dead band) for setpoint
operations. The operate limit defines the operating threshold, and the
second release limit defines the release threshold for the trigger. The
trigger thresholds are specified in primary units.
If you do not want to use hysteresis for the trigger, set the release limit to
the same as the operate limit.

70 Appendix B Using Setpoints

Using Binary Triggers
Binary (digital) triggers, like digital inputs, relays, or internal static and
pulsed events, are tested for ON (closed/set) or OFF (open/cleared)
status. The binary events are divided into two types: static events and
pulsed events. Static events are level-sensitive events. A static event is
asserted all the time while the corresponding condition exists. Examples
are digital inputs and relays.
Pulsed events are edge-sensitive events with auto-reset. A pulsed event
is generated for a trigger only once when a positive transition edge is
detected on the trigger input. The examples of pulsed events are pulse
inputs (transition pulses on the digital inputs), internal pulsed events
(energy pulses and time interval pulses), and events generated by the
interval timers. The logical controller automatically clears pulsed events at
the end of each scan, so that triggers that used pulsed events are
prevented from being triggered by the same event once again.

Using Interval Timers

The PM172E has 2 interval timers that can be programmed to generate
periodic events at user-defined intervals. They are commonly used for
periodic recording of interval data at the time of the fault or in the
presence of other events detected by setpoints.
Interval timers are not synchronized with the clock. When you run a timer,
it generates a pulsed timer event that can trigger a setpoint if you have
put the timer into a list of the setpoint triggers. When the setpoint event is
asserted, the timer is restarted, and then generates the next timer event
when the timer interval expires.
If you want to record interval data at predefined intervals without linking to
other events, just select a timer as a setpoint trigger and specify in the
setpoint actions list a data log file you want to use for recording. If you
want the periodic data to be recorded in the presence of a specific event,
select triggers that will identify your event, and then add the timer at the
end of the trigger list using the AND operator.

Using Time Triggers

If you want the setpoint actions to be synchronized with the clock, for
example, to provide synchronous recording interval data every 15 minutes
or each hour, or to output time pulses through relay contacts, use the time
triggers that generate static events synchronized to the device clock.
You can exercise the default setting for Setpoint #1 in your device as an
example of using time triggers. The setpoint is pre-programmed for data
profiling at 15-minute intervals using data logs #1 and #2.

Delaying Setpoint Operations

Two optional delays can be added to each setpoint to extend monitoring
setpoint triggers for a longer time before making a decision on whether

Appendix B Using Setpoints 71

the expected event occurred or not. When a delay is specified, the logical
controller will change the setpoint status only if all conditions are asserted
for a period at least as long as the delay time.
You cannot use delays with pulsed events since they are cleared
immediately and will no longer exist on the next setpoint scan.

Using Setpoint Events and Actions

When a setpoint status changes, i.e., a setpoint event is either asserted
or de-asserted, the following happens in your device:
1. The new setpoint status is logged to the setpoint status
register that can be monitored through communications
from the SCADA system or from a programmable
controller in order to give an indication on the expected
event.
2. The operated setpoint status is latched to the setpoint
alarm latch register accessible through
communications. The register holds the last setpoint
alarm status until it is explicitly cleared via
communications.
3. Up to four programmable actions can be performed in
sequence on setpoint status transition when a setpoint
event is asserted.
Generally, setpoint actions are performed independently for each setpoint
and can be repeated a number of times for the same target. The
exceptions are relay operations and data logging that are shared for each
separate target between all setpoints using an OR scheme.
A relay output is operated when one of the setpoints linked to the relay is
activated and will stay in the operated state until all of these setpoints are
released.
Data logging directed to the same file are done once for the first setpoint
among those that specify the same action, guaranteeing that there will not
be repeated records related to the same time.

Recording Setpoint Events

In the PM172E, time-tagged setpoint events will be recorded to the Event
Log if you put a corresponding action into the setpoint action list. The
Event Recorder will log into a log file a separate record for each active
trigger caused a setpoint status transition, and a separate record for each
action done on the setpoint activation (except for logging actions that are
not recorded to the Event Log).

72 Appendix B Using Setpoints

Appendix C Configuring TOU
10. Appendix C Configuring TOU

The PM172E provides 7 TOU energy and 3 TOU maximum demand

registers that can be linked to any internal energy source or to any
external pulse source that delivers energy pulses through the device
digital inputs. The device supports 16 different tariffs using an arbitrary
tariff structure.
The PM172E TOU system technique is based on the currently active TOU
annual calendar that assigns the user-selectable daily profile to each day
of the year. The TOU daily profiles specify daily tariff change points. The
PM172E memory can store calendars for 2 years. A total of 16 types of
days are supported with up to eight tariff changes per day.
By default, the TOU registers in your device are not linked to energy
sources and are not operational. To activate a TOU energy register, you
should link it to the energy source. To configure the TOU, you should use
the PAS software package supplied with your meter
To activate TOU system:
1. Configure the TOU daily profiles for different types of
days.
2. Configure the TOU calendars by assigning a
corresponding day profile to each day of the year.
3. Link the TOU registers to the corresponding energy or
maximum demand registers that are used as source
registers for TOU system.

Configuring TOU Registers

To configure TOU registers:
1. Select Energy/TOU from the Meter Setup menu and
click on the TOU Registers tab.
2. In the Register Input box, select energy or maximum
demand source input for each register you want to
activate. For external pulse sources, type in the
multiplier (pulse weight) in kWh per pulse.

Configuring TOU Daily Profiles

To configure the TOU daily profiles:
1. Select Energy/TOU from the Meter Setup menu, and
then click on the TOU Daily Profiles tab.
2. In the Profile No. box, select a profile number for this
type of day.

Appendix C Configuring TOU 73

 3. Select the start time for each tariff change point and the
corresponding active tariff number.
4. Repeat the setup for all types of days that have a
different tariff schedule.
The first tariff change point is fixed at 00:00 hours, and the last tariff
change you specified will be in use until 00:00 hours on the next day.

Configuring TOU Calendars

To configure the TOU calendars:
1. Select Energy/TOU from the Meter Setup menu, and
then click on the TOU Calendars tab.
2. In the Calendar No. box, select the calendar number for
the calendar you want to set up.
3. Select the calendar year for your calendar and set the
month to January.
4. In the Daily Profiles box, click on the first daily profile
that will be active in this month. Click on day cells when
this profile will be active. The cells will be colored in the
selected profile’s color and the assigned profile number
will be printed in the cells. Repeat these steps for all
daily profiles that will be active in this month.
5. Repeat the setup for all months of the year.
6. Select the next calendar and configure it for the
following year in the same manner.

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Appendix D Event and Data
Logging
11. Appendix D Event and Data Logging
The PM172E has a 0.5-Megabyte onboard non-volatile memory for data
and event recording.
Before using event and data recorders, the PM172E memory should be
partitioned between log files. The device memory is fully configurable.
The user defines how much memory to allocate for each log file. At the
factory, the memory is pre-configured for use with most applications. If
you want to change the factory settings, follow the guidelines in the
section below. You will need to use the PAS software package supplied
with your meter to configure the device memory.

Configuring Device Memory

The PM172E memory can be partitioned for a total of 9 log files:
• Event Log
• 8 Data Logs
To view the present device memory settings, select Memory/Log from the
Meter Setup menu, and then click on the Log Memory tab.
The available file options are described in the following table.
Option Range Description
Type Wrap around, Defines the file behavior when it is filled up.
Non-wrap WRAP AROUND: recording continues over
Monthly profile the oldest records.
Daily profile NON-WRAP: recording is stopped until the
file is cleared.
MONTHLY PRF: monthly TOU profile data log
(only for data log #7).
DAILY PRF: daily TOU profile data log (only
for data log #8).
Size Shows the size of the memory allocated to
the file. It is set automatically depending on
the size of a file record and the number of
records in the file.
Sections/Channels 0-10 Shows the numbers of sections (registers) in
a multi-section TOU profile data log file
Num. of Records 0-65535 Allocates the file memory for predefined
number of records
Num. of Events 0-65535 Shows the total number of events that can
be stored in the file
Record size Shows the size of the file record for a single
section. It is set automatically depending on
the file and on the number of parameters in
the data record

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 Option Range Description
Parameters Defines the number of parameters in a single
data record for data log files.

Memory is allocated for each file statically when you set up the files and
will not change unless you re-organize your files.
The following table shows how to calculate a file size for different log files.
File Record Size, Bytes File Size, Bytes
Event Log 14 Record size x Number of events
Data Log 8 + 4 x Number of Record size x Number of events
parameters in a record
TOU Profile Data Log 8 + 4 x Number of season Record size x Number of TOU
(#7, #8) tariffs registers x Number of events

The default memory configuration preset at the factory is shown in the

following table.
No. File Size, Number of Description
Bytes Events
1 Event log 5600 400
2 Data log #1 241520 3360 Configured for periodic 15-min
data recording for 35 days
3 Data log #2 241520 3360 Configured for periodic 15-min
data recording for 35 days

Event Recording
By default, the meter stores to the Event Log file all events related to
resets and device diagnostics.
In addition, the meter can record to the Event Log events related to
setpoint operations. To record setpoint operations to the Event Log, add
the “Event log” action to the setpoint actions list. When a setpoint event
happens, the meter records all setpoint conditions that caused the event
and all setpoint actions performed in response to the event.

Data Recording
The data recorder is event-driven and can be triggered by any event
through the programmable setpoints.
The data recorder can record up to 16 data parameters per record in each
of 8 data log files. The list of parameters is configured individually for
each data log file.
Before configuring data log parameters in your device, you should
allocate memory for the data log and specify how many parameters each
record will contain. Parameters that are not included into the record will
be designated as not available.

76 Appendix D Event and Data Logging

To configure the data log parameters, select Memory/Log from the Meter
Setup menu, click on the Data Recorder tab, and then select a data log
you want to configure.
To specify parameters for the data log:
1. Click on the “Group” box for the first parameter and select
a data group that contains the desired parameter.
2. Click on the “Parameter” box for the first parameter and
select a parameter from the list.
3. Select the other parameters in the same manner. For
your convenience, when you open the “Group” box for
the next parameter, PAS highlights the same group as in
your previous selection. If you select this group again,
PAS will automatically update the “Parameter” box with
the next parameter in the group.
Data logs #1 and #2 are preset at the factory for periodic recording of the
standard power quantities. Their default data log configuration is shown in
the following table.
Data Log #1
No. Parameter No. Parameter
1 V1 9 Total kVA
2 V2 10 Total PF
3 V3 11 V1 THD
4 I1 12 V2 THD
5 I2 13 V3 THD
6 I3 14 I1 THD
7 Total kW 15 I2 THD
8 Total kvar 16 I3 THD
Data Log #2
No. Parameter No. Parameter
1 V1 Demand 9 kVA sliding demand
2 V2 Demand 10 kWh Import
3 V3 Demand 11 kWh Export
4 I1 Demand 12 kvarh Import
5 I2 Demand 13 kvarh Export
6 I3 Demand 14 In
7 kW import sliding demand 15 Frequency
8 kvar import sliding demand 16 Digital input #1

Setpoint #1 is preset at the factory to trigger Data Logs #1 and #2 in 15

min intervals.

TOU Energy/Demand Profile Recording

Data Log #7 and Data Log #8 can be configured to store a TOU monthly
profile log and a TOU daily profile log respectively. A TOU profile log file
is organized as a multi-section file that has a separate section for each
TOU energy and maximum demand register. The number of sections is

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taken automatically from the Energy/TOU setup. In order to correctly
allocate the memory space for TOU profile log files, you should activate
TOU registers before you set up your TOU profile log files. See Appendix
C for information on how to configure the TOU registers in your meter.

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Appendix E Power Quality Setup
12. Appendix D Event and Data Logging
The PM172E can provide detection and registration of power quality
events such as:
• Voltage dips and interruptions
• Voltage swells and overvoltages
• Frequency variations
The following table gives an example of programming setpoints for
detection and recording power quality events.
SP Trigger Limits Action Delay
No Parameter Operate Release Operate Release
2 Low RT Voltage 0.9 Vn 0.92 Vn Event Log 0 0.2 s
Data Log #3
3 High RT Voltage 1.1 Vn 1.08 Vn Event Log 0 0.2 s
Data Log #3
4 High RT 1.01 Fn 1.008 Fn Event Log 0 0.2 s
Frequency Data Log #3
5 Low RT 0.99 Fn 0.992 Fn Event Log 0 0.2 s
Frequency Data Log #3
6 High RT Voltage 5.0% 4.5% Event Log 30 s 0.2 s
THD Data Log #3
Vn – nominal system voltage
Fn – nominal system frequency (50/60 Hz)

Each power quality event will force the meter to record the time and fault
magnitude of the power quality parameter to the Event Log both at the
start and the end of the event, and to record all power quality parameters
together at the time of the event to Data Log #3. The following table
shows an example for selecting parameters for Data Log #3. See
Appendix D for information on how to allocate memory for your power
quality Data Log.
Data Log #3
No. Group Parameter No. Group Parameter
1 RT PHASE V1 9
2 RT PHASE V2 10
3 RT PHASE V3 11
4 RT PHASE V1 THD 12
5 RT PHASE I2 THD 13
6 RT PHASE I3 THD 14
7 RT AUX FREQ 15
8 16

Take into consideration that in the 4LN3 and 3LN3 wiring modes, the high
and low voltage triggers will represent line-to-neutral voltages; in all other
wiring modes they will be line-to-line voltages (see Note 6 to Table 4-7 in
Section 4.8).

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The characteristics of the power quality events, such as a category,
phase, magnitude and duration, can be obtained by analyzing the Event
Log and Data Log files.
The duration of a power quality event can be calculated by taking the
difference between time stamps of the pair of records in the Event Log
recorded when a setpoint corresponding to the power quality trigger was
operated at the beginning of the event and was released at the end of the
event.
The phase, category and magnitude of a voltage and harmonic fault can
be obtained from the power quality Data Log record corresponding to the
event, i.e., having the same setpoint ID and the time stamp close to that
was recorded to the Event Log at the beginning of the event. The phase
and category of a voltage fault can be identified by comparing phase
magnitudes with thresholds recognized for different categories of voltage
faults. Use the following table to classify your voltage faults.
Voltage Fault Category Magnitude Typical Duration
Voltage interruption < 0.01 Vn on all phases
Voltage dip (sag) < 0.9 Vn 0.5 cycles – 1 min
Undervoltage < 0.9 Vn > 1 min
Voltage swell > 1.1 Vn 0.5 cycles – 1 min
Overvoltage > 1.1 Vn > 1 min

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 INDEX
accuracy, 36, 65 power source, i, 10
active energy, 64, 65 PT, vi, 11, 20, 27, 51, 61, 63, 64, 65
active power, 40, 63, 64 PT RATIO, 20
ampere demand, vi, 20, 33, 34, 49, pulsing, 2, 29, 30, 31, 42
60 reactive energy, 65
analog output, i, 2, 20, 25, 26, 28, reactive power, 40, 63
40 relays, 2, 29, 36
analog outputs, 20 reset, vi, 20, 38, 41, 43, 44, 46, 47,
basic setup, 19 52, 53
burden, 61, 62 self tests, 52
communications, 65 setpoints, 20, 24, 30, 31, 36
connections, 1, 59 setup menus, 17, 19
CT, vi, 11, 20, 27, 39, 46, 61, 63, setup mode, 17
64, 65 standards, 2, 61
CT PRIMARY CURRENT, 20, 63, 64, status, 1, 2, 17, 23, 24, 35, 36, 42,
65 53, 54, 55
current inputs, 61 terminals, ii, 10, 11, 61
current transformers, 65 voltage inputs, 61
demand, vi, 2, 3, 6, 20, 23, 27, 33, wiring configuration, 11
34, 43, 47, 49, 60, 64 Wye, vi, 20
demand period, vi, 20
diagnostic, 6
digital inputs, 23, 24
display, 1, 38, 39, 41, 44, 45, 46,
47, 51, 53, 54
display mode, 39, 44, 46, 47, 53
energy, 1, 2, 3, 24, 29, 35, 40, 41,
43, 47, 51, 64, 65
external synchronization, vi, 2, 20,
23
frequency, vi, 5, 20, 27, 33, 35, 49,
64
inputs, 6, 23, 24, 54, 61
Load bar graph, 46
measurement, 65
menu, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 28,
29, 30, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41,
42, 43, 44, 51, 53
Modbus, ii, 21, 56
mounting, 1, 7, 8
open delta, 11, 20
options, 16
overload withstand, 61
PAS, vi, 19, 69, 71
password, 2, 17, 42, 43, 44, 53
power, i, vi, 1, 2, 10, 20, 23, 25,
26, 34, 35, 40, 41, 43, 46, 47,
48, 49, 51, 52, 60, 63, 64
power demand, vi, 20, 23, 34
power factor, 64

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 NOTES

82 Index