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OPERATING MANUAL FOR

MULTI FUNCTION METER

(Model: MFM 9012)

INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS & DRIVES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Old No:10, New No:33, Mettukuppam Road, (Via Alappakam Road),
Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095.
Phone : 2378 1753/2378 0837 FAX : 91-44-2378 1431
E-mail : [email protected] website : www.icdipl.net
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CONTENTS

1. General Features ........................................ 3

2. Installation................................................... 4

3. Wiring Diagram.......................................... 6

4. Front Panel Features.................................. 9

4.1 Key Description.................................... 10

4.2 Changing the configuration Items.......... 10

5. Programming Instructions........................... 11

6. RUN Mode display pages............................ 13

7. Communication Port Details........................ 15

7.1 Communication connection diagram........ 17

8 Technical specification (class 0.5 & Class 1) 18

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MULTI FUNCTION METER

1. General Features

The Meter is designed with latest state of art technology. It offers

high accuracy, reliability and also real value for money. This next genera-
tion micro controller based instruments monitors over 16 vital param-
eters and does not require any external Transducers. This instrument is
most suitable for measuring all electrical parameters in 3 phase industrial
applications. It replaces several meters like Voltmeters, Ammeters, Watt-
meters Frequency meters. and selector switches for the above in an elec-
trical panel.
The measured informations are shown on a 2 row 16 character
LCD display with backlit. Four keys are provided on the front panel of the
meter to access these information easily and quickly. The front panel is
provided with antiglare feature for improved readability.
The measurement parameters include 3 phase voltage, 3 phase
current, kW and kWh. All voltage, Current, Power and energy readings
are true R.M.S including harmonics. The power and energy measure-
ment is done for the full four quadrants. The energy reading is provided
with reverse lock, showing only the imported energy consumed by the
consumer. The meter computes and updates the parameters in every 2
seconds.
The meter is also provided with a optional RS485 optically
isolated communication port supporting MOD BUS RTU protocol. The
port is very useful in networking the meters in multidrop communication
and to collect datas in a centralised control room using any standard
SCADA Software package like cimplicity, intellution, wonderware & citech
etc.

(Note : RJ45 Communication output, MODBUS ASCII is also available as

ordering option.)
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2. Installation

2.1. Mounting

The meter is housed in a compact ABS plastic enclosure of

dimension 96(H) x 96(W) x 80(D)mm. The meter is suitable for panel
mounting and has reliable mounting clamps to hold the meter to the
panel.
The panel cut out for fixing the meter is a 92 x 92 mm. The
depth behind the panel is 80 mm. Always provide extra space for the
connectors and wiring. The panel cut out should be punched with
proper tool and should be free from burrs. Insert the meter through
panel cutout from front and fix the mounting clamps provided with the
meter on each side. Tighten the fixing clamps with limit amount of force
so as to hold the meter in position.

2.2. Wiring

2.2.1 Selection of PT & CT

The measurement of voltage and current is done using the PT

voltage and CT current inputs. So the accuracy of measurement is
determined by the accuracy and phase shift produced by the PT’s and
CT’s so it is recommended to use PT’s and CT’s of instrument class
0.5 or better.

Also the PT’s and CT’s should have adequate VA rating to sup-
port the burden on the secondary side of them. The primary rating of
the CT has to be selected such that the load variation lies between the
dynamic range of the CT. (30% to 80% of the primary current).
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2.2.2 Voltage signal connections

The Meter directly accepts voltages upto 415VAC R.M.S line to

line (240VAC R.M.S line to neutral) with 10% over load capacity in
case of LT meters and 110VAC R.M.S line to line (63.5 VAC R.M.S line
to Neutral) with 10% over load capacity in case of HT meters. The
primary of the PT is field programmable upto 330 kV.

There are four voltage input terminals marked as R, Y, B & N.

The three phase input voltage should be connected to those termi-
nals.
Meter voltage input burden : 0.25VA per phase

2.2.3 Current signal connections

The Meter current inputs can accept 5A AC R.M.S for connect-

ing external CT’s as standard. The Meter can also be provided with 1A
AC R.M.S current Inputs, in case the available CT in the field has 1A
secondary. But it has to be specified while ordering. The CT Second-
ary value is not field programmable. In both the cases, the current
inputs has over load capability of 120%.

There are three pairs of terminals marked as IR (M,L) IY (M,L)

and IB (M,L) for the connection of external CT’s. For proper measure-
ments, the polarity of the CT’s must be connected properly. The CT
wiring must be properly done by deenergising the CT secondary by
shorting it through a shorting block. The primary current of CT is field
programmable upto 10000A.
Meter Current input burden : 0.25VA per phase
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3. Wiring Diagram

3.1) Three phase four wire LT systems (3 watt measurement)

Voltage Input : Direct 240V AC P-N (-20% to +10%)

Current Input : 5/1A provide through 3 CT’s

R Y B N

Communication
L N
Aux. GND

Output
90 - 270VAC
D-
IR IY IB D+
Fuses
M L M L M L

CT
Shorting Earth
block Panel
Ground
R 
Y To
 CT’s
B Load

Import
N
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3.2) Three phase four wire HT systems (3 watt measurement)

Voltage Input : 110V AC (L - L)(Through PT)

Current Input : 5/1A provide through 3 CT’s

R Y B N

Communication
L N
Aux. GND

Output
90 - 270VAC
D-
IR IY IB D+
Fuses
M L M L M L

CT
Shorting Earth
block Panel
Ground
R 
Y To
 CT’s
Load
B

N Import
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3.3) Auxiliary power supply connections

The Meter derives power from auxiliary power supply terminals

which is seperatly provided in the meter. SMPS circuit is used to power
up the meter so it can work from th range of 90 - 270V AC RMS. The
auxiliary supply should be connected to proper specified voltage.

Burden on Auxiliary supply terminals : 4VA

3.4) Cross checking the wiring

Three phase voltage wiring and current wiring are to be prop-

erly done for correct measurements. Any wrong connections done
either during installation or during rewiring can produce wrong mea-
surement of electrical parameters. These incorrect wirings are difficult
to detect since they produce wrong readings close to the expected
readings.
The Meter has a built in program to identify the reverse se-
quences in PT as well as CT wiring. A seperate diagnostic display
page is provided to view the PT, CT Connections. IT can be selected
by pressing the Shift Key repeatedly.
If the PT & CT wiring are done correctly. The diagnostic page
as shows as
PT SEQ : RYB
CT REVR : NIL

Otherwise the phase in which voltage connections or current

connections are wrongly connected is displayed.
While checking the wiring through the diagnostic page, make
sure the load current is 10% above the full scale current and also the
load is in import mode.
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4. Front Panel Features

Multi Function meter

MULTI FUNCTION METER

2 row 16 character
LCD Display

3200 imp/kWh TXD RXD


#  

S/ H
 MORE

www.icdipl.net MFM 9012

The LCD Display is a 2 row 16 character Alpha numeric display

with backlit. The LCD Display is used to display voltage, current, kW,
kWh, Run Hour, Frequency THD (if applicable) & program mode set-
tings. The LCD backlit is switched off when no key is pressed for 3
minutes to save power and to enhance the life of LCD. The LCD back-
lit is switched ON, when any key is pressed.

The TxD and RxD LED’s are provided to Indicate the activity in
the communication port. The RxD LED flashes, whenever the data is
received through communication port and the TxD LED flashes when
data is transmitted from the meter. These LED’s are not provided in
the meters without communication port. Calibration pulse output is
provided through 3mm RED LED in front panel. Meter constant is 3200
impulse/kWh.

The front panel is also provided with 4 keys. The key descrip-
tions are given below.The keys are used to select the respective
parameters in the normal operating mode and to configure various
items in the program mode.
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4.1 Key Description :

Keys Program mode Normal operating mode

# Index key SCRL/HLD

SCRL/HLD (To select Menus) (To switch between Scroll/Hold
mode)

Shift Key To increment Display


 (To move between characters pages


& to select parameters)

Increment Key To decrement Display




(To increment the selected

pages


digit & to select parameters)

 Enter Key More Key

(To store the modifications & (To view further sub pages)
MORE

datas)

4.2 Changing the configuration Items

In program mode, after selecting the configuration item through

Index key, It can be altered by using shift, Increment & Enter key.
The shift (
) key is used to select the digit one by one. The
selected digit is shown by flashing that digit.
The Increment () key is used to increment the selected
digit. The increment key Increments the digit from 0 to 9 and then wraps
down to zero once again. Shift and Increment keys are also used for
selecting the required parameter.
Once the required values are set in the configuration items
press the Enter  key to store it in memory. If the change is accepted
the display Indicates ‘E’ otherwise an error message is displayed as
‘Error’.
Once the configuration Items are programmed hold in the
& keys together for 3 seconds to return back to normal operating
mode.
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5. Programming Instructions

All meters are to be programmed properly to work in a particu-

lar Installation. The various items that are to be programmed are shown
in the table below.

Configuration Item In Meter

New pass word All meters

Primary Voltage In HT meters only
Primary Current In All meters
Device Id Meters with Communication Interface only
kWh & Run Hour reset All meters

The Meters are provided with password facility to prevent al-

teration of configuration items by unauthorised persons. The configu-
ration Items of the meter may be changed by following the sequence
given below.
With power applied to the meter hold in the
&  keys (shift
and Incr) together for 3 seconds. The display Indicates enter pass-
word
PROG PASS WORD
/ / / /

The password set in the menu, “new password” has to be en-

tered by using Shift, Incr and enter keys (Refer changing the configu-
ration items for using Shift, Incr and Enter keys). After valid password
is entered the meter enters into program mode by showing it in display.

PROGRAM MODE
Special Note :
If the user enters the ‘Enter pass word’ for the first time, or if the user fails to
remember the password entered in ‘New pass word’, the default password 0386
can be entered.
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The configuration Items can be selected by pressing the Index
(#) key. Top row in displays are used to differentiate the various con-
figuration items. The displays for various configuration item are given
below,

NEW PASS WORD Password to prevent unauthorised persons en-

0 0 0 0 try (Range : 0000 - 9999; for all meters)
Press # Key
VOLTAGE SET Primary Voltage setting (only in HT meters)
011000 (Range : 0 - 330000V AC)
Press # Key
CURRENT SET Primary current setting
0 1 0 0 (0000 - 9999)A AC
Press # Key
Device address (for meters with communica-
DEVICE ID SET
0 0 1 tion interface only ; 001 - 255)

Press # Key
LCD Power save Enabled/Disabled is selected
LCD POWER SAVE
using Shift or Increment key and pressing En-
ENABLED
ter key. (If it is Enabled, then backlit is automatically
Press # Key switched off when there is no any key press for 3 minutes.
Pressing any key will make backlit ON. If LCD power save
is Disabled, then backlit is switched on permanently)

kWh Energy Reset. (pressing Enter key resets

KWH RESET SURE
energy & Run Hour and displays “DONE” in Bottom
Row)

Again pressing Index (#) key repeats the same process in cyclic man-
ner. Press
&  keys (Shift & Increment) together for few sec-
onds to quit program mode & return to RUN mode.
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6. RUN Mode display pages

When power is applied to the meter the starting message con-

sisting of Manufacturer’s name,model number,version number and meter
type is displayed and the run mode is selected automatically. In Run
mode the power parameters are shown in different pages. These pages
are accessed using the “Page UP & DOWN” keys provided on the front
panel. The display pages, can also be made to scroll automatically 5
seconds once by selecting scroll mode by pressing scroll/hold key. The
Scroll or Scroll/Hold key toggles between Scroll & Hold mode. The avail-
able display pages are given below.

Page 1 : More key

More key
31 . 71 kWh PT SEQ : R Y B EERAM - OK
1:35 Run Hr (H)  CT REVR: NIL (H)  CALIBRATION - OK(H)


Total kWh, Diagnostic message for Calibration & RAM status



Run Hour CT & PT connection

Page 2 :
More key a) Phase to Neutral
Voltages of all 3 phases
R 240.1 Y 239.8  239.8PV  49.99A
B 239.6 V (H)   415.3 LV (H) b) Average Phase Voltage,
Line Voltage & Current



Page 3 : More key

a) Phase to Phase
RY 415.5 YB 415.1  239.8 PV 49.99A Voltages of all 3 phases
BR 415.3 V (H)   415.3 LV (H)
b) Average Phase Voltage,


Line Voltage & Current



Page 4 :
More key
a) 3 Phase current
R 50.01 Y 49.98  239.8 PV 49.99A
B 50.00 A (H)   415.3 LV (H) b) Average Phase Voltage,
Line Voltage & Current


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Page 5 :
More key More key
20.74 kW R 6.91 Y 6.92
50.01 HZ (H)  B 6.91 kW (H)
Total KW & frequency 3 Phase Individual kW

The above pages are given for 3 phase 4 wire LT meters. For
HT meters, the resolution and units will change as given in technical
specifications. The display pages sequence and parameters can be
altered based on user requirement (to be mention while ordering).
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7. Communication Port Details

The Meter is provided with a optically Isolated RS 485 com-

munication Port, which is an optional Feature and has to be speci-
fied at the time of ordering. The communication protocol used is
MODBUS - RTU or MODBUS-ASCII (to be specified while ordering).
Using the communication Port, the meters can be connected in multi
drop network and data can be collected in a centralised control room
using any standard SCADA Software.
The communication between the PC and the instrument would
be in Master slave mode. P.C acts as a master and sends a command
message (query) containing the slave Id, function code and address of
the information required. The command is received by all the slaves.
The slave whose address is matching with that of the command ad-
dress would respond with the requested data.

The communication settings are,

Protocol : MODBUS RTU
Baud rate : 9600
Data bit : 8
Starting Address : 40001
No. of Elements : 4
Data Type : UNIT
Communicating mode : Half Duplex
The above configuration are to be done in any standard scada
package for collecting the data.

The instrument is provided with screwable 3 pin wago connector for

connecting the communication cable at the rear side. Terminal details
are (From top to Bottom)
Ground
D-
D+
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The address of the parameters are as follows for LT & HT (3W),

for other wirings, some of the parameters are not shown and the
elements relevant to that parameters are not used.

Sl.No Parameter Address Resolution

LT HT
1  kW 40001 0.1 1
2 kWh MSB 40002 0.1 1
3 kWh LSB 40003 0.1 1
4 Meter Type / Runhour MSB 40017
5 Runhour LSB 40018

a) kWh Calculation :  kWh = (kWh MSB * 65536) + kWH LSB

b) Meter Type / Runhour MSB : 256
c) Q = Meter Type : 03 = LT Meter ; 04 = HT Meter
d) Total Runhour : (Runhour MSB * 65536 ) + Runhour LSB
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7.1 Communication connection diagram

When connecting the meters in multidrop communication net-
work, the following methods are to be adopted for trouble free commu-
nication.
1. Loop Topology

Master Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter N

D+ D- D+ D- D+ D- D+ D- D+ D-

....

In this method, the communication continous to work even if

there is a breakage in any one of the Loop. Termination resistors are
not required.

2. Straight line Topology

Master Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter N

D+ D- D+ D- D+ D- D+ D- D+ D-

RT

Meter 1 Meter 2 Meter 3 Meter N

D+ D- D+ D- D+ D- D+ D-

RT

In this method termination resistor RT (60 -100 ) of value

equal to characteristic Impedance of the cable used may be required
to avoid reflection loses.
It is recommended to use proper & suitable communication cable
for trouble free communication.
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8. Technical specification (class 0.5 & Class 1)

Type : ICD make MULTI FUNCTION METER

Application : LT / HT Application
Model : MFM 9012
Voltage Input : LT : 415 AC RMS (-20% to +10%)
(Line to Line) HT : 110V AC RMS (-20% to +10%)
Current Input : 5A AC R.M.S. (Standard)
1A AC R.M.S. available as ordering option.
Over Load Capacity : 10A Max continuous, 50A max for 3 seconds
Working Load Range : 0.5% to120% of load current
Frequency : 40.00 to 60.00Hz
Measurement Method : 3 Watt Meter (Standard)
Accuracy : Class 0.5 or Class 1 as per IS 14697
Display : 2 row 16 character LCD Display with Backlit
Character Size : 4.35(H) x 2.95(W) mm
LCD Power Save : Provided, when no key is operated for 3 minutes
the LCD backlit is switched OFF to save power
and to enchance the life of LCD.The backlit is
switched ON, when any key is pressed.

Programmable : PT primary Voltage (HT meters), CT Primary

Parameter current, Device ID, Energy & Runhour Reset
facility with password protection
Parameter storage : In non-volatile EERAM
Phase Reverse Indication: Provided by showing minus sign in Instant kW
Energy Registering : Not done
during Reverse
Display page selection : By set of keys provided in front panel.
Calibration pulse O/P : Provided thru’ IR LED in front panel
Meter Constant : 3200imp/kWh
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Burden on Voltage I/P : 0.25VA per phase

Burden on Current I/P : 0.25 V A per phase
Burden on Auxiliary I/P : 4VA
THD Accuracy : ± 2%OFS for % values (for loads > 20%)
Auxiliary Supply : 90 - 270 VAC

Parameter displayed : ( Class 1 )

Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy
R, Y, B Voltage 50 - 300 V AC 0.1 V (LT) ±1%+2Least digit
15 - 80 V AC 0.01kV (HT) ±1%+2Least digit
RY, YB, BR 90 - 520 V AC 0.1 V (LT) ±1%+2Least digit
Voltage 25 - 140 V AC 0.01kV (HT) ±1%+2Least digit
0 - 100 A AC 0.01 A (LT & HT) ±1%+2Least digit
Current > 100 A - primary 0.1 A (LT & HT)
current (CT) set
KW (LT) 0 -100 KW 0.01KW ±1%+2Least digit
3 Phase & total >1000 KW 0.1KW ±1%+2Least digit
kVA/KW/kVAr(HT) 0-10000kVA/KW/ kVAr 1kV A/KW / kVAr ±1%+2Least digit
3 Phase & total >10000 kVA/KW/ kVAr 0.01 MVA/MW/MVAr ±1%+2Least digit
Frequency 40.00 - 60.00 Hz 0.01Hz(LT & HT) ±0.2%+2Least digi

kWh 99999999.99 kWh 0.01kWh (LT) Class 1 as per

99999999 kWh 1kWh (HT) IS 14697 (±1%)

Run Hour 9999.59 Hours Max. 1 Minute ± 3 sec/day

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Parameter displayed : ( Class 0.5 )

Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy
R, Y, B Voltage 50 - 300 V AC 0.1 V (LT) ±1%+2Least digit
15 - 80 V AC 0.01kV (HT) ±1%+2Least digit
RY, YB, BR 90 - 520 V AC 0.1 V (LT) ±1%+2Least digit
Voltage 25 - 140 V AC 0.01kV (HT) ±1%+2Least digit
0 - 100 A AC 0.01 A (LT & HT) ±1%+2Least digit
Current > 100 A - primary 0.1 A (LT & HT)
current (CT) set
KW (LT) 0 -100 KW 0.01KW ±1%+2Least digit
3 Phase & total >1000 KW 0.1KW ±1%+2Least digit
kVA/KW/kVAr(HT) 0-10000kVA/KW/ kVAr 1kV A/KW / kVAr ±1%+2Least digit
3 Phase & total >10000 kVA/KW/ kVAr 0.01 MVA/MW/MVAr ±1%+2Least digit
Frequency 40.00 - 60.00 Hz 0.01Hz(LT & HT) ±0.2%+2Least digi

kWh 99999999.99 kWh 0.01kWh (LT) Class 1 as per

99999999 kWh 1kWh (HT) IS 14697 (±1%)

Run Hour 9999.59 Hours Max. 1 Minute ± 3 sec/day

PC Interface (Optional) : An optically isolated RS 485 O/P is available with

MODBUS-RTU (MODBUS ASCII, RJ45 are
provided as ordering option)
Isolation : 2 kV Isolation for 1 minute between
communication and other circuits.
Operating Temperature : 10ºC to 55ºC
Box Dimension : 96(W) x 96(H) x 80(D) mm (Cutout : 92x92mm)
Mounting : Panel
Enclosure / Weight : ABS Plastic case / 325g (Approximately)