3720 Acm
3720 Acm
3720 Acm
Installation
& Operation
Manual
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Power Measurement 3720 ACM Installation and Operation Manual
DANGER During normal operation of this device, hazardous voltages are present which can cause severe
injury or death. These voltages are present on the terminal strips of the device and throughout
the connected potential transformer (PT) , current transformer (CT), status input, relay, and
control power circuits. Installation and servicing should be performed only by qualified,
properly trained personnel. See Chapter 2: Installation for additional warnings.
WARNING This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communica-
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pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
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information:
NOTE
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CAUTION
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equipment.
WARNING or DANGER
Warns you to avoid conditions that could potentially cause serious personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
SYMBOLS Wiring diagrams and labels use symbols to denote the following objects:
Fuse
Alternating current
Direct current
DISPLAY TIMEOUT This device has a display timeout feature which automatically turns off the front panel display
after a programmable timeout period. When the device is shipped, this timeout period is preset
to 180 minutes (3 hours). Following a display timeout, you can turn the display back on by
pressing any button on the front panel.
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Location & Mounting ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 General Wiring Considerations ................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Power Supply Connections ...................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Chassis Ground Connection .................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 Phase Voltage and Phase Current Input Connections ............................................. 2-3
2.5.1 Phase Voltage Inputs .............................................................................. 2-3
2.5.2 Phase Current Inputs ............................................................................... 2-3
2.5.3 PT & CT Connection ............................................................................... 2-4
2.5.4 Voltage Reference Connection ................................................................ 2-4
2.5.5 Waveform Capture Connections .............................................................. 2-5
2.5.6 I4 Current Input Connections ................................................................... 2-5
2.5.7 Connection for Three Phase WYE(Star) Systems ................................... 2-6
2.5.8 Connection for Three Phase Delta Systems ........................................... 2-9
2.5.9 Connection for Single Phase Systems .................................................. 2-11
2.6 Communications Connections ............................................................................... 2-12
2.6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 2-12
2.6.2 ISOCOM2 Communications Card .......................................................... 2-12
2.6.3.a Multiport Communications Card (MPCC) ............................................... 2-14
2.6.3.b Multiport Communications Card with Ethernet (MPE) ............................ 2-15
2.6.4 RS-232 Connections .............................................................................. 2-17
2.6.5 RS-485 Connections .............................................................................. 2-19
2.6.6 Multiport Connections ............................................................................ 2-23
2.7 Control Relay Connections .................................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Relay Application Precautions ............................................................... 2-25
2.7.2 Form-C Relays ...................................................................................... 2-25
2.7.3 Solid State Relays ................................................................................. 2-26
2.8 Status Input Connections ...................................................................................... 2-27
2.9 Auxiliary Voltage Input Connections ...................................................................... 2-28
2.10 Auxiliary Current OutputConnections ..................................................................... 2-29
2.11 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 2-29
2.11.1 Battery Replacement ............................................................................. 2-29
2.11.2 Display Restore ..................................................................................... 2-29
2.12 Calibration ............................................................................................................. 2-29
2.13 Field Service Considerations ................................................................................. 2-30
3 GENERAL OPERATION
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Power Up ................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 Display Mode .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3.1 Front Panel Display ................................................................................. 3-1
3.3.2 Front Panel Buttons ................................................................................ 3-3
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3.4 Field Programming .................................................................................................. 3-6
3.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 3-6
3.4.2 Entering Programming Mode ................................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 Programming Button Functions ............................................................... 3-6
3.4.4 Entering and Changing the Password ...................................................... 3-6
3.4.5 Accessing and Modifying Parameters ..................................................... 3-6
3.4.6 Operating Parameter Descriptions ........................................................... 3-7
3.5 Setting the Volts Scale, Amps Scale, I4 Scale, Volts Mode, and Standard Freq .. 3-20
3.6 Display Format ...................................................................................................... 3-21
3.7 Control Relay Operation ......................................................................................... 3-21
3.8 Status Input Operation .......................................................................................... 3-22
3.9 Auxiliary Voltage Input Operation .......................................................................... 3-23
3.10 Auxiliary Current Output Operation ........................................................................ 3-24
3.11 Daylight Savings Time .......................................................................................... 3-24
4 MEASURED PARAMETERS AND STATUS INFORMATION
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 High-Speed Measurements...................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Real-Time Measurements ........................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.1 Base Measurements ............................................................................... 4-2
4.3.2 Measurement Modes ............................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Energy ..................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.4.1 Base Measurements ............................................................................... 4-7
4.4.2 Measurement Modes ............................................................................... 4-7
4.4.3 Resetting the Energy Counters ................................................................ 4-7
4.5 Power Reading Polarities ......................................................................................... 4-8
4.6 Status Information ................................................................................................... 4-9
4.6.1 Relays, Status Inputs & Setpoints .......................................................... 4-9
4.6.2 Diagnostics Parameters .......................................................................... 4-9
5 TIME-OF-USE SYSTEM
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 Programming ........................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1 WinTOU Setup ........................................................................................ 5-1
5.2.2 Calendar .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.3 Profiles .................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.4 Tariffs ...................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.5 Energy Registers ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.6 Demand Registers ................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.7 Status Parameters .................................................................................. 5-2
5.3 Access to TOU Data ............................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Reading TOU Data .................................................................................. 5-2
5.3.2 Using TOU Data as Trigger Parameters .................................................. 5-2
5.3.3 Resetting the TOU Registers................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Calculation of Energy Costs .................................................................................... 5-2
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6 SETPOINT SYSTEM
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Setpoint Types ........................................................................................................ 6-3
6.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 6-3
6.2.2 Setpoint Response Times ....................................................................... 6-3
6.2.3 High-Speed Setpoints .............................................................................. 6-3
6.2.4 Standard Setpoints .................................................................................. 6-3
6.3 Trigger Parameters .................................................................................................. 6-3
6.3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 6-3
6.3.2 Over & Under Setpoints with Time Delays .............................................. 6-5
6.3.3 On/Off & Counter Setpoints .................................................................... 6-7
6.3.4 Time-Overcurrent Curve .......................................................................... 6-7
6.4 Setpoint Actions ...................................................................................................... 6-8
6.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 6-8
6.4.2 Relay Control ........................................................................................... 6-9
6.4.3 Waveform Capture Triggering .................................................................. 6-9
6.4.4 Waveform Recorder Triggering .............................................................. 6-10
6.4.5 Snapshot Log Triggering ........................................................................ 6-10
6.4.6 Clearing Functions ................................................................................. 6-10
6.5 Programming Setpoints ......................................................................................... 6-11
6.6 Power Outages ...................................................................................................... 6-12
7 WAVEFORM CAPTURE & RECORDING
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Waveform Capture ................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 The Importance of Power Quality Monitoring ........................................... 7-1
7.2.2 Using Captured Data ............................................................................... 7-1
7.2.3 Triggering from a Setpoint ....................................................................... 7-1
7.2.4 Triggering Manually via Communications ................................................ 7-2
7.3 Waveform Recording ............................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Using Recorded Data ............................................................................... 7-3
7.3.2 Configuring the Recorder ......................................................................... 7-3
7.3.3 Triggering from a Setpoint ....................................................................... 7-4
7.3.4 Adjusting the Trigger Point ...................................................................... 7-4
7.3.5 Triggering Manually via Communications ................................................ 7-6
8 ON-BOARD DATA LOGGING
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Event Log ................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.3 Minimum / Maximum Logs ...................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.1 Preset Min/Max Log ................................................................................ 8-3
8.3.2 Programmable Min/Max Logs .................................................................. 8-4
8.3.3 Resetting the Min/Max Logs .................................................................... 8-4
8.4 Programmable Snapshot Logs ................................................................................ 8-5
8.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 8-5
8.4.2 Memory Allocation ................................................................................... 8-5
8.4.3 Standard Snapshot Logs ......................................................................... 8-6
8.4.4 High-Speed Snapshot Log ....................................................................... 8-8
8.5 Access to Logged Data ......................................................................................... 8-10
8.6 Time Stamp Accuracy ........................................................................................... 8-10
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9 COMMUNICATIONS
9.1 General .................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 RS-232C Communication ........................................................................................ 9-1
9.3 RS-485 Communication ........................................................................................... 9-2
9.4 Setting the Unit ID & Baud Rate .............................................................................. 9-2
9.5 3720 ACM TRAN Model Operation .......................................................................... 9-3
9.6 Power Measurement's SCADA System ................................................................... 9-3
9.7 Third-Party System Compatibility ............................................................................ 9-3
9.8 Modbus Protocol ..................................................................................................... 9-4
9.8.1 Hardware Requirements and Wiring ......................................................... 9-4
9.8.2 Setting Communications Parameters ...................................................... 9-4
9.8.3 Communications Protocol ........................................................................ 9-4
9.9 Allen-Bradley DF-1 Protocol .................................................................................... 9-6
9.9.1 Hardware Requirements and Wiring ......................................................... 9-6
9.9.2 Communications Protocol ........................................................................ 9-6
9.10 Alarm Dialer Protocol ............................................................................................... 9-8
9.10.1 Hardware Requirements and Wiring ......................................................... 9-8
9.10.2 Configuration ........................................................................................... 9-8
Appendices
List of Figures
1. Introduction
1.1.1 3710 ACM vs. 3720 ACM Feature Comparison .............................................................. 1-2
2. Installation
2.1.1 Environmental Guidelines for Installation ....................................................................... 2-1
2.5.7a 4 Wire Wye: 3 Element Direct Connection (for 120/208 to 357/600 Volt Systems) ........ 2-5
2.5.7b 4 Wire Wye: 3 Element Connection Using 3 PTs ........................................................... 2-6
2.5.7c 4 Wire Wye: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PTs ........................................................ 2-7
2.5.7d 3 Wire Grounded Wye: 3 Element Direct Connection (120/208-357/600 Volt Systems) . 2-8
2.5.8a 3 Wire Delta System: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PTs and 3 CTs ........................ 2-9
2.5.8b 3 Wire Delta: 2 Element Connection Using 2 PTs and 2 CTs .......................................2-10
2.5.9 3 Wire Single Phase: 2 Element Direct Connection ...................................................... 2-11
2.6.2a Communication Card Jumper Configuration (ISOCOM2 Type) ...................................... 2-12
2.6.2b ISOCOM2 Card Terminal Block ....................................................................................2-13
2.6.3a 3720 MPCC Connector Configuration ............................................................................ 2-14
2.6.3b 3720 MPE Connector Configuration .............................................................................. 2.15
2.6.4a RS-232C Communications Connections ........................................................................ 2-17
2.6.4b RS-232C Communication Cable Wiring ......................................................................... 2-18
2.6.5a RS-485 Intermediate Terminal Block Connections ........................................................ 2-19
2.6.5b RS-485 Straight-Line and Loop Topologies ................................................................... 2-20
2.6.5c RS-485 Topologies to Avoid ......................................................................................... 2-22
2.6.6 MPCC Sample Application ............................................................................................ 2-23
2.7.2 Form C Control Relay Connections ...............................................................................2-25
2.7.3 Solid State Control Relay Option Connections .............................................................. 2-26
2.8.1 Status Input Connections for Dry Contact Sensing ....................................................... 2-27
2.9.1 Auxiliary Voltage Input Connections .............................................................................2-28
2.10.1 Auxiliary Current Output Connections ........................................................................... 2-28
3. General Operation
3.3.1 Front Panel Display Examples ....................................................................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Front Panel Features ..................................................................................................... 3-3
3.4.5 Field Programming Example .......................................................................................... 3-7
3.4.6a Programmable Operating Parameters I: Front Panel Access ......................................... 3-8
3.4.6b Programmable Operating Parameters I: Front Panel Access (cont.) .............................. 3-9
3.4.6c Programmable Operating Parameters I: Front Panel Access (cont.) .............................3-10
3.4.6d Programmable Operating Parameters I: Front Panel Access (cont.) ............................. 3-11
3.4.6e Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only ...................... 3-12
3.4.6f Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-13
3.4.6g Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-14
3.4.6h Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-15
3.4.6i Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-16
3.4.6j Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-17
3.4.6k Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-18
3.4.6l Programmable Operating Parameters II: Communications Access Only (cont.) ........... 3-19
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4. Measured Parameters & Status Information
4.3.1 List of Real-Time Base Measurements & Display Labels ............................................... 4-3
4.3.2a List of Measurement Modes for Real-Time Parameters ................................................. 4-4
4.3.2b Thermal Demand Calculation ......................................................................................... 4-5
4.4.2 List of Measurement Modes for Energy Parameters ...................................................... 4-7
4.5.1 Power Reading Polarities ............................................................................................... 4-8
4.6.1 List of Relay, Status Input & Setpoint Display Labels .................................................... 4-9
4.6.2 Extended Diagnostic Parameters ..................................................................................4-10
5. Time-Of-Use System
5.2.2 WinTOU Setup: Calendar & Profile Setup Example ....................................................... 5-1
5.2.4 WinTOU Setup: Register Setup & Real-Time Display Example ..................................... 5-2
6. Setpoint System
6.1.1 Setpoint Capabilities ...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.3.1 Setpoint Trigger Parameters .......................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.2a Over Setpoint Operation ................................................................................................. 6-5
6.3.2b Under Setpoint Operation ............................................................................................... 6-6
6.3.4 Time-Overcurrent Curve ................................................................................................. 6-7
6.6.1 Setpoint Parameter Form Example ............................................................................... 6-11
9. Communications
9.2.1 Remote Communication Methods .................................................................................. 9-2
9.8.1 Modbus Single and Multi-Drop Connections ................................................................... 9-5
9.9.1 Allen Bradley Single and Multi-Drop Connections .......................................................... 9-7
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MEASURED PARAMETERS Over 70, including sliding window demand Over 700, including harmonic distortion, K-Factor,
on 2 values, and min/max on all values. and time-of-use. Min/max on all values. Thermal,
sliding window and predicted demand on all values.
WAVEFORM CAPTURE Yes. Triggers: comm. port. Yes. Triggers: comm. port or setpoint.
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM 1 preset log records min/max for all 1 preset log, plus 16 programmable logs each with
LOGS parameters. 1 trigger parameter and 15 coincident parameters.
SETPOINTS 17 standard speed. Trigger source and relay 17 total: 11 standard speed, 6 high speed. Trigger
status stored in event log. Can be used to source and subsequent action(s) stored in event log.
trigger relay control. Trigger relay control, snapshot log, waveform
capture, and/or waveform recorder.
An auxiliary voltage input can be used to measure an Outputs include three on-board relays that can be auto-
external variable such as transformer temperature or matically controlled by an extensive user-programmable
battery voltage. Input range is 0 to 1 VAC. An auxiliary setpoint system, or manually operated by commands
analog current output can provide 0-20 or 4-20 mA made via the communications port. Relays can perform
proportional to any measured parameter. operations ranging from simple alarm activations to fully
automated demand, power factor, or load control. Relays
Four digital inputs can be used to monitor breaker status,
can operate in a latched or pulse mode, and can also be
ground fault relay status, or any other external dry
programmed to provide kWh (import/export), kVARh
contact. These can also be used as pulse counters to
(import/export), or kVAh output pulsing. The basic
measure device cycles, running hours, etc. An internal 30
3720 ACM provides 10 Amp, Form C electromechanical
VDC supply provides self-excitation for ‘‘volts free’’
relays. The SSR option provides 1 Amp, SPST solid state
contact sensing.
relays which offer longer lifetimes in continuous pulsing
applications.
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Displays and Measurements Programming for many of the advanced features of the
The 3720 ACM offers hundreds of high accuracy real-time, 3720 ACM must be performed via the communications
3-phase measured parameters and status parameters. All port using a portable or remotely located computer
parameters are quickly accessible via the front panel running POWER MEASUREMENT's SCADA software
display or through the meter’s communications port. (M-SCADA, L-SCADA or PowerView), or any compat-
ible third-party software. These parameters include
Real-time measurements include: Volts, Amps, Neutral/ setup for waveform, data logging, and setpoint
Ground Current, kW, kVA, kVAR, Power Factor, and functions. Setup for the time-of-use registers is
Frequency. On-board power quality analysis capability performed using POWER MEASUREMENT’s WinTOU Setup
offers total harmonic distortion, individual harmonics utility.
levels, and K-Factor for all eight voltage and current
inputs (to the 15th harmonic). Setup and other critical information is saved when
3720 ACM power is turned off. All programming is
Thermal, sliding window and predicted sliding demand password protected.
are provided on all measurements. Minima/maxima
values are also provided on all measurements.
High-Speed Setpoint System
Energy values include kWh, kVAh, and kVARh. All The comprehensive on-board setpoint system of the
energy readings provide bidirectional (import/export) 3720 ACM provides extensive control over the three
indication. All voltage, current, power and energy on-board relay outputs, as well as triggering capabili-
readings are true RMS, including harmonics. ties for the waveform capture, waveform recorder, and
An extensive time-of-use system allows you to configure snapshot logging features. Setpoints can also be used
each day of a 2 year calendar choosing from up to 16 daily to automatically clear status input counters, or to reset
profiles. Each profile supports up to 8 tariff changes per time-of-use registers or Min/Max Logs.
day, with 15 minute resolution. Seventeen user-programmable setpoints are provided,
You can define 3 demand registers and 3 energy registers six of which offer high-speed (67 msec / 4 cycle)
which are available for use by 10 programmable tariffs. A capabilities. Setpoints can be activated by a wide
penalty tariff can also be activated at any time by a level variety of conditions, including
transition to one of the status inputs. • A user-defined level on any measured param-
Status information includes real-time conditions for the eter, such as voltage, current, power, harmonic
three on-board relays, four status/counter inputs, and distortion (HD), demand, etc.
seventeen user-programmable setpoints. The scaling for • Time-overcurrent characteristics.
each pulse counter reading is user-definable. Also in-
cluded is internal self-diagnostic information. • External equipment status (via the status
inputs).
Unique and Flexible User Interface • New hour, day, week, month or year.
The 3720 ACM front panel features a large, high-visibility, An active setpoint condition can be used to trigger
20-character vacuum fluorescent display. Voltage, current simultaneously up to two separate functions. For
and power functions can all be displayed together for the example you may wish to operate a relay and perform
selected phase. Very large measured values with up to 9 a waveform recording when an overcurrent condition
digits of resolution (i.e. kWh) are presented using the occurs. Using predicted demand, you can apply
entire display. Concurrent display of all three phases of setpoint control of the on-board relays in effective
voltage and current readings is also possible. demand management strategies.
The 3720 ACM uses four long-life, stainless steel mem- All setpoint activity is recorded automatically in the
brane switches to access all measured parameters and on-board Event Log.
status information, and for programming functions.
Using the GROUP buttons, you can define convenient custom Power Quality Monitoring and Fault Recording
groupings of important parameters for quick viewing.
Beyond its on-board harmonic distortion and K-Factor
You can program the basic setup parameters of the measurements, the 3720 ACM has also been equipped
3720 ACM quickly and easily from the front panel. Basic with digital waveform sampling capabilities for power
parameters include voltage and current scales, voltage quality monitoring and fault analysis. The 3720 ACM
mode (wye, delta, etc.), baud rate, etc. provides two powerful methods for acquiring wave-
form data: waveform capture and waveform recording.
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EVENT LOGGING
The Event Log provides 100 date and time-stamped
records. Digital input changes are recorded with 1
millisecond accuracy, ideal for sequence-of-event record-
ing. The log also records all relay operations, setpoint/
alarm conditions, setup changes, and self-diagnostic
events.
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BASIC MODEL
Appendix A provides the mounting dimensions for the
CAUTION 3720 ACM. The basic model 3720 ACM (i.e. with
display) may be panel mounted for easy access and
The 3720 ACM offers a range of hardware viewing, and provides four mounting studs to facilitate
options that affect phase voltage, phase this. A 5 inch depth is required behind the front panel.
current, power supply, and relay input rat-
ings. The rear panel label of the 3720 ACM
lists all equipped options. Appendices D WARNING
and E define all options and their associ- Some electrical codes may prohibit extend-
ated ratings. This chapter provides de- ing voltages greater than 120 VAC line-to-
tailed installation instructions applicable to neutral / 208 VAC line-to-line to the door
each hardware option. of the switchgear cabinet. If this is the
case, use a basic model (120 VAC input)
3720 ACM with PTs that provide 120 VAC
secondaries (see Section 2.5).
2.1 LOCATION & MOUNTING
Operating Temperature 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) -20°C (-4°F) to +70°C (158°F)
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P24/48 OPTION
2.2 GENERAL WIRING CONSIDERATIONS This option can be powered by 20 to 60 VDC at 10 Watts.
Connections to the 3720 ACM are made to two terminal strips
located on the rear of the unit. Appendix A provides 3720 Power Sources and Connections
ACM terminal block dimensions. 12 to 14 gauge wire is The basic model can be powered from a dedicated fused feed,
recommended for all connections. Ring or spade terminals or from the voltage source which it is monitoring, as long as it
may be used to simplify connection. is within the supply range. The P24/48 option must be
powered from a dedicated fused feed. If an AC power supply
is being used, connect the line supply wire to the 3720 ACM
CAUTION
L/+ terminal and the neutral supply wire to the N/- terminal.
1. All wiring must conform to any appli- If a DC power supply is being used, connect the positive
cable local electrical codes, and device supply wire to the 3720 ACM L/+ terminal and the negative
terminals (once installed) should not (ground) supply wire to the N/- terminal.
be user accessible.
2. In applications where the on-board 2.4 CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION
relays are being used to perform criti-
cal equipment control operations (e.g. The chassis of the 3720 ACM must be connected to earth
breaker trip, etc.), special precautions ground. A good, low impedance chassis ground connection is
essential for the 3720 ACM surge and transient protection
are required. See Section 2.7.
circuitry to function effectively. It should be made to the
switchgear earth ground using a dedicated 14 gauge (or
larger) wire to a point where there will be no voltage error due
2.2.1 FIELD SERVICE to distribution voltage drops. Do not rely on metal door
hinges as a ground path.
If the 3720 ACM requires servicing or field upgrading, you
may need to disconnect and remove the unit from its mount- Ground wire connection to the chassis is made using the
ing. The initial installation should be done in a way that supplied ground lug. For the basic model, this is attached to
makes this as convenient as possible: one of the four mounting studs to form the protective ground
terminal . For the TRAN model, the lug is attached to one
• All phase voltage sense leads should be protected by
of four mounting bolts to form the protective ground terminal
breakers or fuses at their source such that the 3720
.
ACM can be safely disconnected.
• A CT shorting block should be provided so that the
3720 ACM current inputs can be safely disconnected NOTE
without open circuiting the CTs. The shorting block The VAUX input and IOUT output operate
should be wired so that protective relaying is not with reference to chassis ground. Do not
affected. use the protective ground terminal to
• All wiring should be routed to allow easy removal of connect the VAUX or IOUT functional
the connections to the 3720 ACM terminal strips, the ground.
3720 ACM cover, and the 3720 ACM itself.
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347 OPTION
CAUTION
Models supplied with the 347 option provide 347
The 3720 ACM chassis ground lug must be VAC full scale inputs that can be used for direct
connected to the switchgear earth ground connection to 347 VAC line-to-neutral / 600 VAC
using a dedicated 14 gauge (or larger) wire line-to-line Wye or Single Phase systems up to 347
for the noise and surge protection circuitry VAC line-to-neutral / 694 VAC line-to-line.
to function correctly. Failure to do so will
void the warranty. Using Potential Transformers
If Wye system voltages are over 347 VAC line-to-neutral /
600 VAC line-to-line or Single Phase system voltages are
over 347 VAC line-to-neutral / 694 VAC line-to-line,
2.5 PHASE VOLTAGE AND PHASE potential transformers (PTs) are required.
CURRENT INPUT CONNECTIONS
NOTE
2.5.1 PHASE VOLTAGE INPUTS PTs are always required for Delta sys-
tems.
Maximum Terminal Voltages
The maximum constant voltage levels the phase voltage
inputs can withstand are as follows:
PTs are used to scale down the line-to-neutral voltage of a
Voltage Option Maximum Terminal Voltage Wye or Single Phase system, or the line-to-line voltage of a
120 150 VAC line-to-neutral, or Delta system to the rated input scale of the 3720 ACM.
260 VAC line-to-line The inputs of the basic model can be used with PTs that
have secondaries rated at 120 VAC or less. This can
277 346 VAC line-to-neutral, or
include 100/√3, 110/√3, 100, 110, or 120 VAC secondar-
600 VAC line-to-line
ies. Devices equipped with the 277 option can be used
347 434 VAC line-to-neutral, or with PTs that have secondaries rated to 277 VAC, such as
750 VAC line-to-line 220 VAC.
For proper monitoring, correct selection of PTs is critical.
V1 Input Connection For Wye systems, the PT primary rating should equal the
The 3720 ACM uses the V1 input as the reference for main- system line-to-neutral voltage or nearest higher standard
taining phase relationships for all power and energy related size. For Delta systems, the PT primary rating should
measurements. For any system configuration, the V1 input equal the system line-to-line voltage. For all system
must be connected to ensure accurate readings and the correct configurations, the PT secondary rating must be within
operation of the 3720 ACM. the rated full scale range of the 3720 ACM voltage inputs.
Direct Connection PT quality directly affects system accuracy. The PTs must
provide good linearity and maintain the proper phase
Whether or not potential transformers (PTs) are required
relationship between voltage and current in order for the
depends on the nature of the system being monitored, the
voltage, kW, and power factor readings to be valid.
voltage levels to be monitored, and the input option of the
Instrument Accuracy Class 1 or better is recommended.
3720 ACM.
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L/+
LINE SUPPLY POWER
(dependent on equipped power supply
{
option - see Section 2.3) N/-
A B C N
VREF
2A
V3
V2
V1
FUSES
CHASSIS
GROUND
EXPORT LUG
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS
GROUND
IMPORT
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs I11
I12
I21
I22
I31
I32
I41
I42
Neutral current input
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2.5.7 CONNECTION FOR THREE PHASE WYE If the power system to be monitored is a 120 VAC line-to-
(STAR) SYSTEMS neutral / 208 VAC line-to-line system, the basic model with
120 VAC inputs can be used with direct sensing of each
Figures 2.5.7a to 2.5.7d provide wiring diagrams for 4 and 3-
phase, without the need for PTs. If the system is a 277 VAC
wire Wye system configurations.
line-to-neutral / 480 VAC line-to-line or 347 VAC line-to-
For a 4-wire Wye system, the 3720 ACM senses the line-to- neutral / 600 VAC line-to-line system, models with the 277 or
neutral (or ground) voltage of each phase and current of each 347 input options (respectively) may be connected directly.
phase, making for an equivalent 3 element metering configu-
The wiring diagram for these voltage ranges is shown in
ration.
Figure 2.5.7a below. VOLTS MODE should be set to 4W-WYE.
For Wye system voltages over 347 VAC line-to-neutral / 600
VAC line-to-line, PTs must be used. When PTs are used, both
the PT primary and secondary must be wired in a Wye (Star).
L/+
LINE SUPPLY POWER
(dependent on equipped power supply
option - see Section 2.3)
{ N/-
A B C N
VREF
2A
V3
V2
V1
CHASSIS
GROUND
LUG
EXPORT
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS
GROUND
IMPORT
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs
I11
I12
I21
I22
I31
I32
I41
I42
Neutral current input
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS is optional.
GROUND
LOAD
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L/+
SUPPLY POWER
(dependent on equipped power supply
option - see Section 2.3)
{ N/-
VREF
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
LINE GROUND V2
A B C N/G
2A
V3
V1
EXPORT
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS
GROUND
IMPORT
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CTs
I11
I12
I21
I22
I31
I32
I41
I42
Neutral current input
is optional.
SWITCHGEAR
LOAD CHASSIS GROUND
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When the common or star point of a 3 wire Wye system is This configuration is shown in Figure 2.5.7d. The VOLTS MODE
grounded, the 3720 ACM may be connected directly without should be set to 4W-WYE.
the use of PT’s (provided the voltages are within the input
range of the unit).
NOTE
The line transformer neutral must be connected to the VREF
terminal for this meter configuration to operate properly.
L/+
LINE SUPPLY POWER
(dependent on equipped power supply
option - see Section 2.3)
{ N/-
VREF
N
V3
A B C
V2
2A
V1
CHASSIS
GROUND
LUG
FUSES SWITCHGEAR
EXPORT
CHASSIS
GROUND
CTs I11
I12
I21
I22
I31
I32
I41
I42
Ground current input
is optional.
LOAD SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
GROUND
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2.5.8 CONNECTION FOR THREE PHASE The 3720 ACM may be connected in either of two ways:
DELTA SYSTEMS using 2 or 3 CTs. Figure 2.5.8a below shows ungrounded
Delta connection using 3 CTs. VOLTS MODE should be set
For ungrounded (floating) 3 wire Delta systems, the 3720
to DELTA.
ACM always requires PTs and senses the line-to-line
voltages between each of the phases.
Figure 2.5.8a 3 Wire Delta System: 2½ Element Connection Using 2 PTs and 3 CTs
2A
2A
LINE
SUPPLY POWER
L/+
A B C (dependent on equipped power supply
option - see Section 2.3)
{ N/-
VREF
2A
V3
V CB
V2
V AB 2A
V1
CTs
I11
I42
I12
I41
I21
I22
SWITCHGEAR
I31 CHASSIS
GROUND
I32
LOAD SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS GROUND
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Figure 2.5.8b 3 Wire Delta: 2 Element Connection Using 2 PTs and 2 CTs
2A
LINE 2A
L/+
SUPPLY POWER
A B C (dependent on equipped power supply
option - see Section 2.3)
{ N/-
VREF
2A V3
VCB V2
VAB 2A V1
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
CT's I42
I11
I41
I12
I21
I22
SWITCHGEAR
I31 CHASSIS
GROUND
I32
SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS
LOAD GROUND
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2.5.9 CONNECTION FOR SINGLE PHASE This is illustrated in Figure 2.5.9 below. Note that the V3
SYSTEMS input and I3 input pair are unused and should all be
grounded. For Single Phase systems, the VOLTS MODE of the
Wiring for Single Phase systems is performed by connecting
3720 ACM should be set to SINGLE.
the two voltage phases (each 180 degrees with respect to each
other) to the V1 and V2 inputs of the 3720 ACM, and the
outputs of the two corresponding current transformers to the
I1 input pair and I2 input pair.
L/+
SUPPLY POWER
LINE (dependent on equipped power supply
{ N/-
option - see Section 2.3)
A B N
VREF
V3
2A V2
V1
FUSES CHASSIS
GROUND
LUG
EXPORT
SWITCHGEAR
CHASSIS
GROUND
IMPORT
CT SHORTING SWITCH
OR TEST BLOCK
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Terminal Strip
Mounting Plate
RS-232 RS-485
RS-232 Position
RS-232 RS-485
RS-485 Position
Circuit Board
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2. Insert the communications card into the communications Figure 2.6.2b ISOCOM2 Card Terminal Block
port, ensuring that the circuit card is oriented such that it
will mate properly with the edge connector on the main
board inside 3720 ACM.
NOTE
The card is polarized (keyed) to ensure it
may only be installed in the correct orienta-
tion.
Two LED indicators, TXD and RXD, show activity on the RS-
485 or RS-232 communications lines and can be used to verify
correct communications operation. The TXD indicator flashes
when data is being sent out by the device. The RXD indicator
flashes when data is being received by the device.
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2.6.3.a MULTIPORT COMMUNICATIONS CARD Figure 2.6.3.a 3720 MPCC Connector Configuration
(MPCC)
The optional Multi-Port Communications Card allows the
3720 ACM to communicate via three distinct ports (one RS-
232 and two RS-485) within a multi-protocol environment.
NOTE
Only one RS-485 port (Port C) remains
functional if the Carrier Detect (CD) option
is enabled. This is described below.
Communications Ports
PORT A
Standard: RS-232, half duplex Terminal Block and LEDs
Baud Rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, The Multi-Port Communications Card (MPCC) provides a
57600, 115200 bps. phoenix-style connector strip (see Figure 2.6.3). Terminal
functions include:
Signaling: Supports RTS (Request To Send) and CTS
(Clear To Send) handshaking. SHLD RS-485 shield for Port C (electrically
connected to chassis ground)
Protection: Withstand ANSI C37.90 fast transient.
- RS-485 Data Minus for Port C
Fully isolated from Port C.
+ RS-485 Data Plus for Port C
PORT B
SHLD Port B (chassis ground)
Standard: RS-485, half duplex
CD / - Carrier Detect or RS-485 Data Minus for
Baud Rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, Port B (see next section)
57600, 115200 bps.
SG / + Signal Ground for CD or RS-485 Data
Protection: Withstand ANSI C37.90 fast transient, Minus for Port B (see next section)
withstand 120V AC/DC applied to Data- and/or
Data+. SG Standard RS-232 Signal Ground
Fully isolated from Port C. TXD RS-232 Transmit Data (data out)
RXD RS-232 Receive Data (data in)
PORT C
Standard: RS-485, half duplex CTS RS-232 Clear To Send (optional, see next
section)
Baud Rates: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200 bps. RTS RS-232 Request To Send (optional, see
next section)
Protection: Withstand ANSI C37.90 fast transient,
withstand 120V AC/DC applied to Data- and/or Two LED indicators per port, TXD and RXD, show activity on
Data+. the RS-485 or RS-232 communications lines and can be used
to verify correct communications operation. The TXD indicator
Fully isolated from Port A and Port B.
flashes when data is being sent out by the device. The RXD
indicator flashes when data is being received by the device.
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2.6.3.b MULTIPORT COMMUNICATIONS CARD Figure 2.6.3.b 3720 MPE Connector Configuration
WITH ETHERNET (MPE)
The optional MPE (Multiport Communications Card w/
Ethernet) allows the 3720 ACM to communicate via three
distinct ports (one RS-232, one RS-485 and one Ethernet)
within a multi-protocol environment. Each serial RS-232 or
RS-485 port can be configured to operate with any of the
supported protocols (PML, Modbus, AB DF-1, Alarm Dialer).
All ports can communicate simultaneously. Optical coupling
provides full isolation between the RS-232 / RS-485 ports, and
the Ethernet port / metering equipment. In addition,
protection circuitry on the RS-485 port provides a safeguard 3720 MPCC
from common mode voltages that may be applied to the RS- ETHERNET
ETHERNET
485 port due to incorrect connection of the MPE.
10BASE-T
PORT C
TXD
Connections to the card are made by way of the eight pin
RXD
“captured wire” connector and a standard RJ-45 UTP SHLD
PORT B
RS-485
(unshielded twisted pair) jack, located on top of the card (see TXD
CD -
Figure 2.6.3.b). RXD SG +
SG
Communications Ports TXD
PORT A
TXD
RS-232
RXD RXD
PORT A
CTS
Standard: RS-232, half duplex RTS
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• PML protocol password protect: Entering a value here SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS OVER TCP/IP
specifies whether or not a password will be required to Currently, the MPE supports the PML and Modbus protocols.
program the 3720 ACM, when it uses PML 3720
FUTURE FIRMWARE UPGRADES
protocol over TCP/IP. This parameter can also be
For ease of upgrading firmware, PML recommends that
configured using the front panel buttons of the 3720
unused RS-232 or RS-485 ports be pre-wired, the reason being
ACM.
that upgrades are downloaded through the serial ports.
• Modbus protocol password protect: Same as above, Upgrading through the Ethernet port is not supported.
except for when it uses Modbus protocol over TCP/IP.
• Modbus register size: Select either 16 or 32 bit regis- 2.6.4 RS-232 CONNECTIONS
ters.
Figure 2.6.4a illustrates the wiring requirements for connec-
• Enabling or disabling possible additional Ethernet tion of the 3720 ACM using RS-232 communications. This
connections to the MPE: If either or both serial can include a local direct connection to a computer or other
connections are set to “None”, additional Ethernet device, or a remote connection via modem.
connections can be made (a total of three connections
can be made through the 10BaseT port). If required, NOTE
these additional Ethernet connections may be explic-
itly disabled as well (disabling the additional Ethernet For information on remote connections via
connections does not affect the use of the serial ports). modem (telephone, fibre optic, radio etc.)
Note that a Telnet connection cannot be locked out; if contact POWER MEASUREMENT Customer
all three Ethernet connections are in use, one will be Service.
disrupted when a Telnet connection is initiated.
The MPE can also be completely configured via serial ports A The RS-232 standard allows only a single point-to-point
or B. Contact Power Measurement for details. communications connection. Using this method, only one
RS-232 equipped device may be connected to the serial port of
the computer, modem, or other device.
3720 ACM
RS-232 PORT
TXD RXD SG
RS-232 RS-232 Cable
Port 50 ft. maximum
IBM PC (DTE)
TXD
3720 ACM
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6 9
14 25
9 6
25 14
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Figure 2.6.4b illustrates all RS-232 cable configurations and COM128 offers a total of four RS-485 ports that can each
wiring connections. support up to 32 devices.
The cable used between a computer and modem (if used) is a
standard straight-through RS-232 communications cable with General Bus Wiring Considerations
a maximum length of 50 feet (15.2m). Refer to the installation Devices connected on the bus, including the 3720 ACM,
manuals for both the computer and modem for cable require- converter(s) and other instrumentation, must be wired as
ments. follows:
Typically, a computer is configured as a DTE device, whereas 1. Use a good quality shielded twisted pair cable for each
a modem is configured as a DCE device. Note that this is not RS-485 bus. It is recommended that AWG 22 (0.6 mm)
always the case; refer to the computer and/or modem users or larger conductor size be used.
manual for correct configuration. 2. Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting to the
The cables used between a DTE device and the 3720 ACM, or RS-485 port (+) and (-) terminals of each device.
a DCE device and the 3720 ACM are each custom RS-232 3. The shield of each segment of the RS-485 cable must be
cables. In each case, one end is equipped with a DB25 or connected to ground at one end only.
DB9, male or female connector. The connector required
depends on the mating connector of the computer or modem
serial port. The other end of the cable consists of discrete CAUTION
wires which connect to the RS-232 terminals of the 3720 Do not connect ground to the shield at
ACM. Cable length is 50 feet (15.2 m) maximum. both ends of a segment. Doing so allows
Refer to Chapter 9 for information regarding the use of the ground loop currents to flow in the shield,
RTS line of the 3720 ACM. inducing noise in the communications
cable.
2.6.5 RS-485 CONNECTIONS
RS-485 communications allows multiple devices to be con-
nected on the same bus. Up to 32 devices can be connected 4. It is recommended that an intermediate terminal strip be
on a single RS-485 bus, which consists of a shielded twisted used to connect each device to the bus. This allows for
pair cable. The overall length of the RS-485 cable connecting easy removal of a device for servicing if necessary. Figure
all devices cannot exceed 4000 ft. (1219 m). 2.6.5a illustrates the correct connections to a terminal
To connect an RS-485 communications bus to a computer or strip. Do not use the T-connection illustrated. The end of
other RS-232 equipped device, an RS-232 to RS-485 converter Section 2.6.5 explains in more detail the connection
is required, such as POWER MEASUREMENT’s COM32 or methods to avoid.
COM128. The COM32 offers a single RS-485 port, while the 5. Cables should be isolated as much as possible from
sources of electrical noise.
To next
device
DO NOT CONNECT
DISTANCE X
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Figure 2.6.5b RS-485 Straight-Line and Loop Topologies
2-20
Last
RS-485 Device
(End Point)
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
SHLD SHLD SHLD
COM128
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter
SHLD RS-485 Cable RT Termination Resistor
AWG 22 shielded twisted pair. Overall length: 4000 ft. maximum. See Section 3.2.3.
DCE PORT D
RS-232C
PORT
Computer
RS-485
PORT C Last
or Modem DTE
RS-485 Device
PORT
PORT B (End Point)
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
PORT A SHLD SHLD SHLD
RT Termination Resistor
See Section 3.2.3.
COM128
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter
SHLD RS-485 Cable
AWG 22 shielded twisted pair. Overall length: 4000 ft. maximum.
DCE PORT D
RS-232C
PORT
Computer
RS-485
PORT C
or Modem DTE
PORT
PORT B
RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
PORT A SHLD SHLD SHLD
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LOOP TOPOLOGY
The loop wiring method is illustrated in Figure 2.6.5b. The
COM128 can exist at any position on the RS-485 bus.
One advantage of the loop topology is that a single open
circuit fault condition anywhere on the loop will not result in
the loss of communication between the computer station and
any of the remote devices.
The loop topology does not require termination resistors at
any point on the bus.
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Figure 2.6.5c RS-485 Topologies to Avoid
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COM128
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter RS-485 PORT RS-485 PORT
DCE PORT D
SHLD SHLD
DO NOT
RS-232C
Computer
PORT
CONNECT
RS-485
PORT C
or Modem DTE
PORT
PORT B
RS-485 T-CONNECTION
COM128
RS-232C to RS-485 Converter
SHLD
DCE PORT D
DO NOT
RS-232C
PORT
Computer
RS-485
PORT C
or Modem DTE
PORT
PORT B
RS-485 PORT CONNECT
SHLD
PORT A
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3720 ACM
with MPCC/MPE
installed
UTILITY LOCAL SITE
COM128
RS-232 to RS-485
Converter
Port C Port A
RS-485 Port B RS-232
RS-485
IBM PC IBM PC
COM128
RS-232 to RS-485
Converter
REMOTE
SITE
IBM PC
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DANGER
Primary Protection
The relays of the 3720 ACM should not be used for primary protection
functions. These include applications where the device will be provid-
ing:
a) Overcurrent protection on circuit breakers (I2t applications).
b) Protection of people from injury. If failure of the device can cause
injury or death, the 3720 ACM should not be used.
c) Energy limiting. If failure of the device will cause sufficient energy
to be released that a fire is likely, the 3720 ACM should not be
used. In electrical systems, energy limiting is normally provided
by circuit breakers or fuses.
Secondary Protection
The 3720 ACM can be used for secondary protection functions. Secondary protection
includes:
Situations where the 3720 ACM is backing up a primary protection device
(shadow protection), such as an overcurrent relay.
Situations where the 3720 ACM is protecting equipment, not people. This
typically includes applications such as over/under voltage, voltage unbalance,
over/under frequency, reverse power flow, or phase reversal protection, etc.
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N LOAD
Normally ON
N/O N/C
N LOAD
NOTES
Normally OFF
R11 R12 R13 R21 R22 R23 R31 R32 R33
1. Relays are Form C dry
contact rated at 277 VAC or
30 VDC @ 10 Amps.
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N LOAD
N/O
Normally OFF
RELAY CONTROL STATE RX2/RX3
ENABLE/DISABLE INACTIVE Open
ACTIVE Closed
PULSE Closed for
24 to 280
1A FUSE duration of pulse
VAC
N/C R12 R13 N/C R22 R23 N/C R32 R33
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Figure 2.8.1 Status Input Connections for Dry Contact Sensing - Self Excitation
NOTES
3720 ACM (standard model)
CONTACTS OPEN = INACTIVE
CONTACTS CLOSED = ACTIVE
STATUS INPUTS
30 VDC
= Optically coupled INTERNAL
solid state relay SUPPLY
S1 S2 S3 S4 SCOM
EXTERNAL
DRY CONTACTS
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VAUX
VAUX
R1 2.3 Kohm
24 VDC 1 Watt
Generator
Start
Battery
Temperature R2 100 ohm NOTE
Temperature Transducer Power 1 Watt
Probe The resistors are
-
selected to give a
nominal 1 V input to
VAUX .
Chart
Recorder
or
RTU Input
IOUT 0-20 mA
IOUT
or
4-20 mA 0-20 mA
input DC Meter
NOTE
Maximum 250 ohm load.
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DANGER
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3720 ACM, refer to Chapter 4. (f) (Figure 3.3.1a). The PHASE button is used to advance
through each phase in sequence, while a selection of
Chapter 5 describes the Time-Of-Use (TOU) system. power functions can be accessed using the FUNCTION
Chapters 6 to 8 describe the setup and operation of the button. The format of the phase labels and numeric
advanced features of the 3720 ACM, including setpoint, readings can be programmed to conform to world
waveform and logging functions. conventions (see Section 3.6).
Remote communications setup and operation are described in FULL WIDTH DISPLAYS
Chapter 9. Very large measured values (i.e. kW Hours) and param-
eters with large display labels are presented using the
NOTE entire display (Figure 3.3.1b).
Thermal Demand
Sliding Window Demand
b) Full Width Displays (ex. kW, phase A, therm. demand, max.) Predicted S.W. Demand
Minimum
VOLTS RMS AMPS RMS POWER FUNCTIONS Maximum
Imported (energy)
c) 3 Phase Displays Exported (energy)
Net (difference between imported and exported)
VOLTS RMS AMPS RMS POWER FUNCTIONS Total (total of imported and exported)
Note: Display labels for relay and status input information f) Display Labels for Measured Parameter Modes &
(example [d] above) are user definable. Status Information
3.3.2 FRONT PANEL BUTTONS The following phase labels are used:
The 3720 ACM uses four long-life, stainless steel membrane
switches for parameter selection and programming functions. These labels indicate line-to-neutral values are being
(See figure 3.3.2) displayed for the indicated phase.
Phase Button
If you are viewing the standard display, the PHASE button Phase indicators displayed with a comma indicate line-
advances through each phase. The sequence of phase to-line values are being displayed for the indicated phase.
readings depends on the device setup, including the VOLTS
MODE and PHASE ROTATION selected. Device setup is described
in Section 3.4 The phase field of the front panel display An asterisk symbol indicates that the average for all line-
indicates the phase for which readings are being displayed. to-neutral or line-to-line phases is being displayed.
❞
A quotation mark after a value (measurement) indicates
a CT/PT secondary measurement.
1 2 3 4
7 8
5
7&8 GROUP1 + GROUP2 together = enter programming mode or return to display mode
The following phases of readings are available in each mode: The following is the complete sequence of power function
parameters accessible using the FUNCTION button:
VOLTS MODE = 4W-WYE, 3W-WYE, OR DEMO.
For each of these modes, the PHASE button advances • kW per phase
through: • kVAR per phase
• line-to-neutral average of the three phases • kVA per phase
• line-to-neutral values for each phase • Power Factor per phase
• line-to-line average of the three phases • Current I4
• line-to-line values for each phase • Frequency (phase A)
VOLTS MODE = DELTA • Voltage Vaux
The PHASE button advances through: • kWH Import (total for all 3 phases)
• line-to-line average of the three phases • kWH Export (total for all 3 phases)
• line-to-line values for each phase • kVARH Import (total for all 3 phases)
VOLTS MODE = SINGLE • kVARH Export (total for all 3 phases)
The PHASE button advances through: • kVAH Net (total for all 3 phases)
• line-to-neutral average of the two phases A full description of each parameter is provided in Chapter 4.
• line-to-neutral values for each phase and the line-to-
line value Auto Function Cycling Mode
The PHASE button also advances the display through each You can make the 3720 ACM automatically cycle the display
relay (R1 to R3), digital status input (S1 to S4), or setpoint through each power function on the front panel display. The
(S01 to S11, H01 to H06) when status conditions are being power functions displayed are the group of parameters
displayed. normally displayed using the FUNCTION button (kW, kVAR,
etc.) To start the cycling mode, hold down the FUNCTION
Auto Phase Cycling Mode button for more than 4 seconds, then release. The display will
advance through each power function at 4 second intervals.
You can make the 3720 ACM automatically cycle the display Pressing any button will return the display to the regular non-
through each phase by holding down the PHASE button for
cycling viewing mode.
more than 4 seconds, then releasing. The display advances
through each phase (A, B etc.) at 4 second intervals, display-
Group Buttons
ing the volts and amps for each phase. Pressing any button
returns the display to the regular non-cycling viewing mode. You can use the GROUP1 and GROUP2 buttons to display
additional groups of measurements and status information.
Function Button The parameters accessible using each GROUP button are user-
definable. Up to 18 parameters may be assigned to each
A preset list of useful power function parameters is available button. Similar to the FUNCTION button, each press of a GROUP
via the FUNCTION button. Press the FUNCTION button to button will advance the display through the list of items
advance through each measured parameter.
assigned to that button.
For per phase values displayed using the FUNCTION button,
The GROUP buttons are ideal for creating convenient custom
the PHASE button can be used to advance the display through
groupings of important parameters for quick viewing. For
each phase.
example, the user might wish to assign the third and fifth
harmonic distortion values for each input to the GROUP1
button and relay status information to the GROUP2 button.
Any of the measured and status parameters can be assigned
to either GROUP button. Programming the GROUP buttons
must be performed via communications.
For per phase parameters displayed using the GROUP buttons, Mode Function
the PHASE button can be used to advance the display through As an added convenience feature, a special MODE function has
each phase. For relay, status input, and setpoint conditions, been provided for use with parameters assigned to the
the PHASE button can be used to advance through each relay, GROUP1 or GROUP2 button.
status input or setpoint number. The MODE function can also
be used to display additional related parameters, if applicable. The MODE function provides quick access to additional
This is described later in this section. measurement modes for the parameter currently being
displayed, if applicable. For power and harmonic distortion
The following default parameters have been assigned to each parameters, this can include demand and minima/maxima.
GROUP button. For example, if the front panel display is presenting a kW
measurement, the MODE function can be used to advance the
GROUP 1:
display through kW Min, kW Max, kW Thermal Demand, kW
• 3-phase Voltage line-to-neutral (if applicable) Thermal Demand Min, and kW Thermal Demand Max. The
• 3-phase Voltage line-to-line sequence of parameters displayed is definable by the user via
communications.
• 3-phase Current
The MODE function can also be used to advance through all bi-
• Voltage line-to-neutral Maximum per phase
directional modes of an energy parameter. This can include
(if applicable)
import, export, net, and total measurements.
• Voltage line-to-line Maximum per phase
The MODE function is accessed using a special button combi-
• Current Maximum per phase nation on the front panel:
• kW Maximum per phase 1. First, press either GROUP button to display the desired
• kVAR Maximum per phase parameter.
• Frequency Maximum (phase A) 2. Press and hold down either GROUP button.
• Power Factor Minimum per phase 3. With the GROUP button held down, press the FUNCTION
button.
• Power Factor Maximum per phase
4. Release the FUNCTION button.
• Frequency Minimum (phase A)
5. With the GROUP button still held down, pressing the
• Voltage line-to-neutral Minimum per phase FUNCTION button will advance through each available
GROUP 2:
• Voltage THD (total harmonic distortion) NOTE
per phase
If a particular parameter accessed using a
• Current THD per phase GROUP button has not been programmed to
• Voltage THD Maximum per phase provide additional modes, the MODE func-
tion has no effect.
• Current THD Maximum per phase
• Current 3rd HD (harmonic distortion) per phase
• Current 5th HD per phase
• Current 7th HD per phase
• Current Sliding Window Demand
Maximum average of all phases
• kW Sliding Window Demand
Maximum total of all phases
• kVAR Sliding Window Demand
Maximum total of all phases
• kVA Sliding Window Demand
Maximum total of all phases
A full description of each parameter is provided in Chapter 4.
To program the setup parameters of the 3720 ACM from the • Basic System Setup
front panel, you must first enter programming mode. To enter • Auxiliary Setup
programming mode, press the two GROUP buttons together.
• Clear Functions
When programming mode is first entered, ‘PROGRAMMING
MODE’ is displayed. • Communications
You can return to display mode at any time by again pressing • Front Panel Display
the two GROUP buttons together.
• Diagnostics
Each parameter group provides an access parameter. The default
3.4.3 PROGRAMMING BUTTON FUNCTIONS setting for all group access parameters is NO. If the value is
In programming mode, the buttons of the front panel take on not changed, pressing the PARAMETER SELECT button skips over
new programming functions. The label below each button that parameter group. If the value is set to YES, the PARAMETER
indicates its alternate function. SELECT button advances through each parameter within that
group.
• PARAMETER SELECT
Selects which parameter is displayed. Advancing past all parameters within a group returns you to
the access parameter for that group, with its value set to NO.
• CURSOR
You can then skip to the next group by pressing PARAMETER
Moves the cursor left one digit. The cursor position SELECT or gain access once more to the same group by setting
wraps around to the right of the number if advanced the parameter to YES.
past the left-most digit.
The entire parameter list wraps around. If a parameter group
• INCREMENT
is missed, the PARAMETER SELECT button may be pressed
Increments the digit under the cursor, advances repeatedly to return to the desired group.
through a number of preset values, or toggles a YES/NO
option.
Programming Example
Figure 3.4.5 gives a step-by-step example of how to program
three operating parameters from the front panel. The example
given shows how to set the VOLTS MODE to DELTA the VOLTS
SCALE to 277 and the AMPS SCALE to 2000.
NOTE: Refer to Section 3.5 for more information on setting the following parameters.
VOLTS MODE Defines the power system configuration. 4W-WYE • DELTA • SINGLE • DEMO • 3W-WYE
VOLTS SCALE Defines the full-scale input reading (in Volts) for the 0 to 999,999
phase A, B and C voltage inputs.
AMPS SCALE Defines the full-scale input reading (in Amps) for the 0 to 30,000
phase A, B and C current inputs (CT primary current
rating).
I4 SCALE Defines the full-scale current reading (in Amps) for the 0 to 9,999
I4 (neutral/ground) input.
STANDARD FREQ Defines the line frequency the 3720 ACM is to monitor 50 • 60
(in Hertz).
PHASE ROTATION Defines the normal phase sequence used for PF POS • NEG
polarity detection in delta mode, and for the phase
reversal detection setpoint. See Chapter 5 for setpoint
operation.
PREDICT DMD BASE Defines the base (in % of dmd. period) for predicted 1 to 99 (default = 5%) • 0 = off
demand. Lower % = faster prediction.
DEMAND PERIOD Defines the length of the demand period (in minutes) 1 to 99 • 0 = off
used in calculating all sliding window demand values.
THERMAL PERIOD Sets the time (in minutes) it takes the demand to reach 2 to 99 • 0 or 1 = off
90% of the thermal constant for thermal demand
measurements.
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Allows access to this group of parameters. Selecting NO (default) will advance to the NO • YES
next group.
VAUX SCALE Defines the reading for a full-scale (1.000 VAC) aux. 0 to 999,999
voltage input. See Section 3.9.
VAUX ZERO Defines the reading for a zero-scale (0.000 VAC) aux. -999,999 to 999,999
voltage input. To define a negative number, toggle the
7th (i.e. most significant) digit.
I OUT SCALE Defines the reading of the associated parameter corre- 0 to 999,999
sponding to a full-scale auxiliary current output. See
Section 3.10. (Note: Frequency values must be entered
x100. Example: 60 Hz = 6000)
IOUT ZERO Defines the reading of the associated parameter corre- -999,999 to 999,999
sponding to a zero-scale auxiliary current output. To
define a negative number, toggle the 7th (i.e. most-
significant) digit.
I OUT KEY Defines the measured parameter to which the current VOLTAGE A • VOLTAGE B • VOLTAGE C •
output will be proportional. VOLTAGE AV •
CURRENT A • CURRENT B • CURRENT C •
CURRENT AV • CURRENT I4
kW A • kW B • kW C • kVAR A • kVAR B • kVAR C •
kVA A • kVA B • kVA C •
kW TOTAL • kVAR TOTAL • kVA TOTAL •
*Note: SD parameters listed are the first 2 PF TOTAL •
in the list of sliding window demand SD PARAMETER #1* • SD PARAMETER #2* •
parameters defined by the user. FREQUENCY • VAUX
I OUT RANGE Defines the output range for the auxiliary current output. 0-20mA • 4-20mA
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CLEAR MAX/MIN? Selecting YES resets the Preset and all Program- NO • YES
mable Max/Min Logs when PARAMETER SELECT is
pressed.
CLEAR HOURS? Selecting YES resets kWH, kVARH, and kVAH NO • YES
counters to zero when PARAMETER SELECT is pressed.
Note: T.O.U. energy registers are not affected.
CLEAR STATUS COUNT Selected status input counter total(s) are cleared when 0 (none) • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • ALL
PARAMETER SELECT is pressed.
COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
COMM PORT A These three parameters permit access to the setup NO • YES
COMM PORT B* menus of each communication port. The communi-
COMM PORT C* cation parameters that follow can be set independ-
*Ports B & C - MPCC only ently for each port.
PROTOCOL Defines the active protocol. Selecting NONE PML 3720 • MODBUS • NONE • AB DF-1 (MPCC ONLY),
disables the port. PML 3720 AD (MPCC ONLY)
CONFIG PML 3720 Provides access to the configuration parameters for NO • YES
(ISOCOM ONLY) the PML 3720 protocol.
UNIT ID Defines the communications identification (ID) number 1 to 9999 for PML 3720 protocol
for the 3720 ACM. 1 to 247 for Modbus protocol
1 to 99 for AB DF-1 protocol
REGISTER SIZE Specifies if registers are 16 or 32 bit. The default is 16B • 32B
16B. (This parameter only appears for Modbus
setup.)
BAUD RATE Defines the baud rate. 300 • 1200 • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 • 19200
MPCC ONLY: 38400 • 57600 • 115200
COMM MODE View comm. mode (set by jumper block on comm. RS-232 • RS-485
(ISOCOM ONLY) card. See Chapter 2, Sect. 2.6.2)
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RTS ACTIVE LVL Sets the active logic level asserted by the RTS line LOW • HIGH
when using RS-232 communications (refer to Chapter
9).
INVALID OBJECTS Specifies if the 3720 ACM returns a value for an invalid NO • YES
object. If set to YES, the invalid register will contain
either 0 or 0xFFFF. (This parameter only appears for
Modbus setup.)
PASSWORD PROTECT Provides password protection for all configurations and NO • YES
relay operations. Functionality depends on the commu-
nications software used. The default is NO. (Note that
POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA software requires this
to be set to NO.)
TRANSMIT DELAY Sets the delay between asserting RTS and the 0 to 999 ms
transmission of the first bit.
Pressing PARAMETER SELECT returns to the COMMUNICATIONS parameter.
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY GROUP
WFR CONFIGURATION Configures storage for the Waveform Recorder. 3x12 • 2x18 • 1x36
Option format = # of events x cycles/event.
Only the additional demand setup parameters not available from the front panel of the 3720 ACM are listed here.
INPUT Selects the phase or input for the selected parameter A • B • C • AVG • TOT • I4 • VAUX
type, if applicable.
PREDICTED DEMAND BASE Sets the sensitivity of the demand prediction. 0 (disable all) • 1 to 99
Smaller value provides faster response. Default is
5%. See Section 4.3.1.
INPUT Selects the phase or input for the selected parameter A • B • C • AVERAGE • TOTAL • I4 • VAUX
type, if applicable.
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HIGH LIMIT Defines the high limit for the selected setpoint. -999,999 to 999,999
LOW LIMIT Defines the low limit for the selected setpoint. -999,999 to 999,999
TIME DELAY OPERATE Defines the time delay to operate (in seconds) for the 0 to 32,000
selected setpoint.
TIME DELAY RELEASE Defines the time delay to release (in seconds) for the 0 to 32,000
selected setpoint.
ACTION 1 Defines the first of two possible actions triggered when NOT USED • RELAY 1 • RELAY 2 • RELAY 3 •
the selected standard setpoint becomes active. Note: WAVE CAPTURExx(xx = V1, V2, V3, I1, I2, I3, I4, VX) •
Action 1 is always executed first. See Chapter 6. WAVE RECORDER • SNAPSHOT x (x = 1 to 8) •
CLEAR TOU ENERGY REGISTER x (x = 1 to 3, ALL) •
CLEAR TOU DEMAND REGISTER x (x = 1 to 3, ALL) •
CLEAR ALL TOU REGISTERS •
CLEAR PRESET RT MIN/MAX LOGS* •
CLEAR PRESET TD MIN/MAX LOGS* •
CLEAR PRESET SD MIN/MAX LOGS* •
CLEAR PRESET PD MIN/MAX LOGS* •
CLEAR PRESET HARM.DIST. MIN/MAX* •
* Note: Setpoint actions marked by an asterisk are CLEAR PRESET HARM.DIST. TD MIN/MAX* •
not supported by M-SCADA/L-SCADA versions CLEAR PROGRAMMABLE MIN/MAX x (x=1 to 8)* •
4.2 or earlier (see Section 8.3.3) CLEAR ALL MIN/MAX LOGS (preset & programmable) •
CLEAR Sx COUNTER (x = 1 to 4, ALL) •
ACTION 2 Defines the second of two possible setpoint actions. See ACTION 1 above for range of options.
Note: Action 2 is always executed following any
specified Action 1. See Chapter 6.
PARAMETER TYPE Defines the type of parameter the selected setpoint is NOT USED •
to monitor. A setting of NOT USED disables the OVER VOLTAGE • UNDER VOLTAGE •
setpoint. Curve characteristics for TIME VOLTAGE UNBALANCE •
OVERCURRNT type must be programmed separately OVER CURRENT • UNDER CURRENT •
- see TIME OVERCURRENT SETUP section. CURRENT UNBALANCE • OVER I4 • PHASE REVERSAL •
OVER kW IMP • OVER kW EXP • OVER kVA •
OVER FREQUENCY • UNDER FREQUENCY •
TOC (time-overcurrent) •
STATUS x INACTIVE (x = 1 to 4) •
STATUS x ACTIVE (x = 1 to 4) •
ANY STATUS INACTIVE • ANY STATUS ACTIVE •
OVER Sx COUNTER (x = 1 to 4)
INPUT Selects the phase for the selected parameter type, if A • B • C • AVERAGE • TOTAL
applicable.
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LOW LIMIT Defines the low limit for the selected setpoint. 0 to 999,999
TIME DELAY OPERATE Defines the time delay to operate (in cycles) for the 0 to 32,000
selected setpoint.
TIME DELAY RELEASE Defines the time delay to release (in cycles) for the 0 to 32,000
selected setpoint.
ACTION 1 Defines the first of two possible actions triggered when RELAY 1 • RELAY 2 • RELAY 3 •
the selected high-speed setpoint becomes active. WAVE CAPTURExx (xx = V1, V2, V3, I1, I2, I3, I4, VX)*
NOT USED • • WAVE RECORDER •
SNAPSHOT 8 (High-Speed Snapshot Log) •
CLEAR Sx COUNTER (x = 1 to 4, ALL) •
ACTION 2 Defines the second of two possible actions triggered See ACTION 1 above for range of options.
when the selected high-speed setpoint becoming ac-
tive.
HIGH SPEED FEATURE Specifies the active high speed feature: Time- TOC • HSS
Overcurrent Curve (TOC), or High-Speed Snapshot
(HSS) Log. Default is TOC.
MAX CURRENT Defines the maximum (pickup) current for the time- 1 to 30,000
overcurrent curve.
DATA PTS Selects one of the eight data points on the curve 0 to 8
characteristic to be defined.
xCURRENT Defines the X (current) coordinate for the selected 1.00 to 110.00
curve point. Specified in multiples of MAX CURRENT
parameter value.
TIME Defines the Y (time) coordinate for the selected curve 33 to 10,000
point (in milliseconds).
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VALUE For Rx MODE = SETPOINT: Specifies latch mode or 1 to 65535 = pulse duration or unit-hours
sets pulse mode duration (in seconds). For Rx MODE
= kWH, kVARH, or kVAH pulsing, disables pulsing or
defines number of unit-hours between pulses.
0 = latch mode or disable pulsing
Fixes the decimal resolution for the selected counter. Default is 0. SCALE FACTOR
0 to 3
Specifies the value represented by one pulse on the selected counter input (in units/ ROLLOVER
pulse). Default is 1.
0.001 to 1000
Specifies the maximum range before the selected counter rolls over to 0 (zero). PRESET
Default is 999,999,999.
0 to 999,999,999
Presets the counter reading to a specific value. Note: Counter will rollover to 0, not 0 to 999,999,999
preset value.
LOG STATUS CHANGES? Selects whether status input events will be logged. YES • NO
Default is YES. User must select for each
individual status input.
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TRIGGER TYPE Defines the triggering method for the selected log. If INTERVAL • SETPOINT
SETPOINT is defined, the desired setpoint must be
programmed to trigger the selected log. See STAND-
ARD SETPOINTS SETUP above.
INTERVAL Defines the time interval between snapshots. If DAYS: 1 to 399 • HOURS: 1 to 23
TRIGGER TYPE = INTERVAL, logging will run MINUTES: 1 to 59 • SECONDS: 1 to 59
continuously at specified intervals. If TRIGGER
TYPE = SETPOINT, logging will occur at specified
intervals only while setpoint is active.
PARAMETER TYPE Defines the type of measured parameter. VOLTAGE LN • VOLTAGE LL • VOLTAGE UNBAL •
CURRENT • CURRENT UNBAL •
PHASE REVERSAL •
kW • kVAR • kVA • kWH • kVARH • kVAH • PF •
FREQ •
THD • HD EVEN • HD ODD • HDxx (xx = 2 to 15) •
K-FACTOR • DATE/TIME •
TOU ENERGY REGISTER •
TOU DEMAND REGISTER •
ACTIVE TARIFF • ACTIVE PROFILE •
RELAY OUTPUT • STATUS CONDITION •
STATUS COUNT • SETPOINT CONDITION
INPUT Selects the phase, input, output, register, or setpoint A • B • C • AVG • TOT • I4 • VAUX •
number for the selected parameter type, if applicable. 1•2•3•
R1 • R2 • R3 • S1 • S2 • S3 • S4 •
SPxx (xx = 1 to 11) •
HSxx (xx = 1 to 6)
MEASUREMENT MODE Defines the variation of measurement for the selected RT • RT MIN • RT MAX •
parameter type, if applicable. TD • TD MIN • TD MAX •
SD • SD MIN • SD MAX •
PD • PD MIN • PD MAX •
IMP • EXP • NET • TOT •
TARIFF x (x = 1 to 10)
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HIGH SPEED FEATURE parameter must be set to HSS to enable the High-Speed Snapshot Log and disable Time-Overcurrent .
See HIGH SPEED FEATURE under Time-Overcurrent Setup. Note: High-Speed Log is always Snapshot Log #8.
TRIGGER TYPE Defines the triggering method. MANUAL requires a MANUAL • SETPOINT
trigger command received via the comm. port. If
SETPOINT is defined, the setpoint must be pro-
grammed to trigger the high-speed log. See SET-
POINTS SETUP above. Note: Only 1 setpoint trigger
is possible prior to rearming the high-speed log.
STOP CONDITION Defines the condition following a trigger that will LOG FULL = stop when allocated memory is used up.
stop the high-speed logging function. TIMED OUT = stop when DURATION has passed.
SETPT OFF = stop when setpoint returns to inactive.
PARAMETER TYPE Defines the type of measured parameter. VOLTAGE HS (LN or LL dependent on voltage mode) •
VOLTAGE UNBAL HS • CURRENT HS •
PHASE REVERSAL HS • kW • kVA •
STATUS CONDITION • STATUS COUNT
INPUT Selects the phase or input for the selected parameter A • B • C • AVG • TOT • I4 •
type, if applicable. S1 • S2 • S3 • S4
TIME OF CHANGE Specifies the beginning or the end of a daylight Date given in the format YY/MM/DD/ HH:MM:SS
savings time period. See Section 3.11 for more MM should be in increments of 15 (00, 15, 30, 45)
details.
CHANGE TO Indicates what the new time should be when you Date given in the format YY/MM/DD/ HH:MM:SS
switch to or from daylight savings time. Normally MM should be in increments of 15 (00, 15, 30, 45)
this would be 1 hour different from TIME OF CHANGE. SS should be 00
See Section 3.11 for more details.
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PARAMETER TYPE Defines the type of measured parameter. VOLTAGE LN • VOLTAGE LL • VOLTAGE UNBAL •
CURRENT • CURRENT UNBAL •
kW • kVAR • kVA • kWH • kVARH • kVAH • PF • FREQ •
THD • HD EVEN • HD ODD • HDxx (xx = 2 to 15) •
K-FACTOR • DATE/TIME •
TOU ENERGY REGISTER •
TOU DEMAND REGISTER •
ACTIVE TARIFF • ACTIVE PROFILE •
RELAY OUTPUT • STATUS CONDITION •
STATUS COUNT • SETPOINT CONDITION
PHASE BUTTON Defines the sequence of phases, inputs, setpoint Any phase sequence • Any 3-phase display • Any relay or
numbers, or harmonic numbers accessible using the status input sequence • Any setpoint sequence • Any
PHASE button. List of available options is dependent on combination of other measured or status parameters
the PARAMETER TYPE defined above.
MODE FUNCTION Defines the sequence of measurement variations Any combination of modes, including
accessible using the MODE function, if applicable. RT • TD • SD • MIN • MAX • IMP • EXP • NET • TOT
Options listing only a single mode will effectively
disable the MODE function, since no additional
modes will be available to the user.
PARAMETER TYPE Defines the type of measured parameter. VOLTAGE LN • VOLTAGE LL • VOLTAGE UNBAL •
CURRENT • CURRENT UNBAL • PHASE REVERSAL* •
* Note: Parameter types and modes marked by an kW • kVAR • kVA • kWH* • kVARH* • kVAH* • PF • FREQ •
asterisk cannot be used as the min/max trigger, but THD • HD EVEN • HD ODD • HDxx (xx = 2 to 15) •
can be defined as coincident parameters. K-FACTOR • DATE/TIME* •
TOU ENERGY REGISTER* • TOU DEMAND REGISTER* •
ACTIVE TARIFF* • ACTIVE PROFILE* •
RELAY OUTPUT* • STATUS CONDITION* •
STATUS COUNT* • SETPOINT CONDITION*
INPUT Selects the phase or input for the selected A • B • C • AVERAGE • TOT • I4 • VAUX
parameter type, if applicable.
STATUS x INACTIVE Defines the label for the inactive state of status 20 character label
input x (where x = 1 to 4).
STATUS x ACTIVE Defines the label for the active state of status input 20 character label
x (where x = 1 to 4).
RELAY x INACTIVE Defines the label for the inactive (released) state of 20 character label
relay x (where x = 1 to 3).
RELAY x ACTIVE Defines the label for the active (operated) state of 20 character label
relay x (where x = 1 to 3).
TIME-OF-USE SETUP
Note: TOU parameters are programmable using Power Measurement’s WinTOU Setup utility.
ENERGY PARAMETER Defines the parameter for the energy register. kWH IMP • kWH EXP • kWH NET • kWH TOT • kVARH IMP •
kVARH EXP • kVARH NET • kVARH TOT • kVAH
DEMAND PARAMETER Defines the parameter for the energy register. kW TOT SD • kW TOT TD • kVAR TOT SD •
Note: These parameters used only by the TOU kVAR TOT TD • kVA TOT SD • kVA TOT TD •
system represent peak demand values. AMPS AVG SD • AMPS AVG TD
3.5 SETTING THE VOLTS SCALE, AMPS If the secondaries of the PTs are not rated at 120 VAC (i.e.
SCALE, I4 SCALE, VOLTS MODE, 100, 110, etc.), use the following formula to determine the
required VOLTS SCALE :
AND STANDARD FREQUENCY
This section details the minimum basic programming setup
required for proper operation of the 3720 ACM.
Volts Scale For PTs that provide secondaries with ratings between 120
The setting of the VOLTS SCALE parameter depends on the and 277 VAC (i.e. 220), use a 3720 ACM equipped with the
voltage of the system being monitored and whether the 3720 277 option. Use the following formula to determine the
ACM is connected directly to the lines, or if PTs are used. required VOLTS SCALE :
WARNING
PTs are required for connection to all Delta
systems.
Amps Scale (phases A, B, and C)
The basic model 3720 ACM provides 5 Amp phase current
Direct Connection inputs. If the CTs used are rated for a 5 Amp full scale
The various phase voltage input options of the 3720 ACM output, set the AMPS SCALE to the Primary Rating of the A, B,
support direct connection to Wye systems up to 347 VAC and C phase CTs being used.
line-to-neutral / 600 VAC line-to-line and Single Phase
systems up to 347 VAC line-to-neutral / 694 VAC line-to-line The 3720 ACM also offers a 1AMP option which for use with
without the need for PTs. CTs with 1 Amp full scale output.
For direct connection, the VOLTS SCALE parameter of the 3720 If the CTs are not rated for a 5 Amp or 1 Amp full scale
ACM must be set to the full scale rating of its phase voltage output, contact POWER MEASUREMENT or your local represen-
inputs. The basic model provides 120 VAC voltage inputs, tative for more information.
which allow for direct connection to Wye systems up to 120
VAC line-to-neutral / 208 VAC line-to-line and Single Phase NOTE
systems up to 120 VAC line-to-neutral / 240 VAC line-to-line.
For the basic model, VOLTS SCALE must be set to 120. For the above parameter settings,
Similarly, a 3720 ACM equipped with the 277 option must be VOLTS SCALE x AMPS SCALE
set for a VOLTS SCALE of 277, while units with the 347 option should be less than 999,999,999 for correct
must be set to a VOLTS SCALE of 347. display of kW, kVAR, and kVA readings
For system voltages between the ratings of the input options which have a maximum range of 999.999K.
provided by the 3720 ACM, the next highest input option
should be used. For example, to monitor a 220 VAC line-to-
neutral / 381 VAC line-to-line Wye system, a 3720 ACM I4 Scale
equipped with the 277 option should be used. In this case, The 3720 ACM has a fourth current input, designated I4.
the VOLTS SCALE must still be set to 277. This input uses connections I41 and I42 on the terminal strip.
Typically, this input is used to measure current in the neutral
PT Connection conductor. In installations with non-linear loads, odd
PTs must be used for Wye systems above 347 VAC line-to- harmonics can fail to cancel, producing significant currents in
neutral / 600 VAC line-to-line, Single Phase systems above the neutral conductor.
347 VAC line-to-neutral / 694 VAC line-to-line, and for all
Delta systems. The ratings of this input are identical to the three phase
current inputs (5 Amps for the basic model, 1 Amp for the
When using PTs, the VOLTS SCALE set for the 3720 ACM is 1AMP option).
dependent on the primary and secondary ratings of the PTs
used. The I4 SCALE parameter of the 3720 ACM specifies the scaling
for the I4 input. This scaling is independent of the phase A,
For PTs that provide secondaries up to 120 VAC, use a basic B, and C current inputs. This allows for a different primary
model 3720 ACM (120 VAC inputs). If the PTs have second- rating for the CT used for the I4 input. The I4 SCALE should
aries rated at 120 VAC, set the VOLTS SCALE to the primary be set to the primary rating of the CT being used for the I4
rating of the PT. For example, for a 13.8 kV system, 120:1 current input. This only applies if the CT used is rated for a
ratio PTs with primary ratings of 14.4 kV are typically used. 5 Amp full scale output. If the CT is not rated for a 5 Amp
For these PTs, set the VOLTS SCALE to 14400. full scale output, contact the POWER MEASUREMENT factory.
The I4 reading may be displayed from the front panel 3.7 CONTROL RELAY OPERATION
using the FUNCTION button.
The 3720 ACM provides three control relays (R1 to R3). Each
Volts Mode relay can switch AC loads of up to 277 Volts at 10 Amps and
DC loads of up to 30 Volts at 10 Amps. Chapter 2 provides
The VOLTS MODE should be set according to the system
wiring requirements for the relays.
connection configuration (4W-WYE, 3W-WYE, DELTA,
SINGLE). Refer to Section 2.5 and Figures 2.5.7a to 2.5.9 for The operation of each relay may be controlled in a number of
more information. different ways for various applications:
The 3720 ACM also offers a demonstration mode which • Setpoint control on selected measured parameters,
generates dynamic readings for all real-time measure- controlled by user-definable conditions. This is useful
ments based on the input scales you program. These for applications such as activation of alarms or
readings can be viewed from the front panel or via tripping of breakers for demand, power factor, or load
communications. To use this feature, set VOLTS MODE to control. Setpoint operation is described in detail in
DEMO . Chapter 5.
• kWH, kVARH, or kVAH pulse output.
Standard Frequency
The STANDARD FREQ parameter should be set according to • Manual forced control by the user through remote
the frequency of the power signal the 3720 ACM is to be commands made via the communications port. This
monitoring. Options include 50 or 60 Hz. must be performed via using an IBM PC running
POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA software, or a compat-
It is important that this parameter is set correctly, as the ible third-party system.
accuracy of the kW, kVAR, and power factor measure-
ments can be seriously affected. A group of programmable operating parameters has been
provided which assign relay operation. These are accessible
via communications only. The parameters allow each of the
3.6 DISPLAY FORMAT three relays to be assigned to setpoints (in latch or pulse mode),
kWH pulsing, kVARH pulsing, or kVAH pulsing. POWER
The 3720 ACM front panel display can present numeric MEASUREMENT’s SCADA system provides configuration
information and phase labels in a number of different screens for redefining the relay parameters.
formats which reflect various world and industrial
standards. Two programmable parameters are used to Setpoint Relay Operation
define the display format: For setpoint operation, the relays can provide latched or
FORMAT
pulsed operation. In latch mode, the relay is operated (i.e.
This parameter allows you to select formats for numeric normally open contacts are closed) for the duration that the
information. The front panel display can present mea- assigned setpoint is active. In pulsed mode, when the
sured values using either of the two following numeric setpoint becomes active the relay operates for a specified pulse
formats: duration.
kWh, kVARh OR kVAh Pulse Operation Manual Relay Command Special Cases
Each relay can be configured for energy pulsing. Pulses can If a manual forced operate command for a selected relay is
be based on kWh Imported, kWh Exported, kWh Total, received while that relay is currently in a forced operated
kVARh Imported, kVARh Exported, kVARh Total, or kVAh. state, the relay command is ignored, and is not logged. This
The MODE parameter is used to set the type of pulsing. The also holds true for a forced release command to a relay already
VALUE parameter is used to set the number of unit-hours in a forced released state. Manual relay commands made to
between pulses. relays which are in a kWH, kVAH or kVAH PULSE mode will
also not be logged.
NOTE
1. A relay configured for energy pulsing 3.8 STATUS INPUT OPERATION
will not respond to an assigned The 3720 ACM provides four digital status inputs (S1 to S4)
setpoint that becomes active. which can each be used to sense the condition of an external
2. Maximum pulse rate for the relays is 1 dry (volts free) contact. Chapter 2 provides wiring diagrams
pulse every 2 seconds (0.5 Hz). illustrating various requirements and connection methods for
the status inputs.
A minimum pulse width of 40 milliseconds is required for
Manual Forced Relay Operations reliable sensing of status input changes. The status inputs
Only a setpoint relay (Rx MODE = SETPOINT) may be forced may only be used for external contact sensing. In this
operated or released using commands made via communica- application, a contact closure is sensed as ACTIVE, and a
tions. Manual commands override current setpoint condition. contact opening is sensed as INACTIVE.
If the relay is operating in pulse mode (Rx VALUE > 0), a forced Pulse Counting
operate command initiates a pulse of length equivalent to the
The 3720 ACM maintains a counter for each of the four
value set by the Rx VALUE parameter for that relay. This
status inputs. The maximum frequency the counter accurately
operation is logged in the event log and indicates that the
follows is 10 Hz. A number of programmable parameters,
relay was pulsed. A forced release command has no effect.
accessible via communications, are provided to allow each
If the relay is operating in latch mode (Rx VALUE = 0), it counter to be customized for specific applications.
behaves normally for forced operate, forced release, and return
to normal (return to setpoint control) commands. RESOLUTION
The decimal resolution for each counter can be fixed
See below for manual relay control special cases. between 0 and 3. For example, a setting of 3 would
display a total pulse count of 1234 as 1.234.
Relay Event Logging
For a relay assigned to setpoint operation (MODE = SETPOINT), SCALE FACTOR
the Event Log logs relay operations in one of two ways, This parameter allows the total pulse count to be scaled
depending on whether the relay has been set to operate in by a factor of 0.001 to 1000 units per pulse. For example,
latch or pulse mode: a setting of 200 would display a total pulse count of 10
as 2,000.
• Latch mode (VALUE = 0): The event log records that
the relay was operated (ON) when the setpoint becomes ROLLOVER
active and released (OFF) when the setpoint returns to The maximum (scaled) reading that each counter can
an inactive state. achieve prior to rollover to 0 (zero) can be defined. The
• Pulse mode (VALUE > 0): The event log shows that the default is 999,999,999. This is the maximum range of the
relay is pulsed when the setpoint becomes active. counters.
When the setpoint returns to its inactive state, the
PRESET
setpoint event is logged, but does not indicate the
relay, since no pulse is generated. You can preset each counter reading to a specific value.
This is a 1-shot function only. If the counter rollover
If the relay is assigned to kWH, kVAH or kVAH PULSE mode, value is reached, it rolls over to zero, not to the preset
no relay operations are logged. value. If the counter is zeroed, as described below, its
Manual forced relay commands are logged in the Event Log; reading returns to the preset value once again.
however special cases exist which are described below.
• IOUT SCALE
This parameter defines the value of the associated You can access the daylight savings time setup parameters
measured parameter corresponding to full scale current through POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA software. The
output. If IOUT KEY = FREQUENCY, IOUT SCALE should be SCADA software provides access to two time changes, or one
set to the desired parameter value x 100 for which the year’s worth. (The other two time changes are available for
current output is 20.0 mA. Range is 0 to 999,999. third party SCADA systems that support four time changes.)
• IOUT ZERO A time change is controlled by the following two variables:
This parameter defines the value of the associated • TIME OF CHANGE
measured parameter corresponding to zero scale This parameter specifies the date and a daylight
current output (i.e. the zero offset). For an IOUT RANGE savings time period starts or ends. It should be
value of 0-20 mA, IOUT ZERO should be set to the specified in the format
desired parameter value for which the current output YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS
is 0.0 mA. For an IOUT RANGE value of 4-20 mA, IOUT where MM must be a 15-minnute increment
ZERO should be set to the parameter value for which (00, 15, 30 or 45) and SS should be 00.
the current output is 4.0 mA. IOUT ZERO can be
positive or negative. Range is • CHANGE TO
-999,999 to 999,999 This parameter specifies the new date and time the
device’s clock should change to when a TIME OF CHANGE
• IOUT KEY occurs. CHANGE TO should be specified using the same
This defines the measured parameter to which the format as TIME OF CHANGE.
current output is proportional. Figure 3.4.6b provides
a list of measured parameters that may be used. If the 3720 ACM gets disconnected from the SCADA soft-
ware, it will still execute the time changes.
• IOUT RANGE
This defines the maximum current output range. EXAMPLE
Choices are 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA. If Daylight Savings starts on April 4 at 2 am and ends on
October 30 at 2 am, you need to put your clock one hour
EXAMPLE forward in the spring, and one hour back in the fall. You can
The IOUT current output must be proportional to the Phase A do this using POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA software by
current reading. The maximum Phase A current expected is specifying:
approximately 2000 Amps. The minimum Phase A current
expected is approximately 500 Amps. The IOUT output is Time of Change : 95/04/24 2:00:00
being used to provide input to a chart recorder with an input Change to : 95/04/24 3:00:00
range of 4 to 20 mA. Time of Change : 95/10/30 2:00:00
Change to : 95/10/30 1:00:00
4 MEASURED PARAMETERS AND The following sections of this chapter provide complete listing
of all measured parameters, their associated display labels,
STATUS INFORMATION and detailed information on each parameter type.
A complete list of accuracies, display resolutions, and range
4.1 INTRODUCTION of readings for all measurements can be found in Appendix
D.
This chapter provides detailed descriptions of each measured
parameter and all status information provided by the 3720 Measured Parameter Display Labels
ACM, except for Time-Of-Use registers. TOU is described in The large number of measured parameter types and their
detail in Chapter 5. associated measurement mode combinations requires that the
Parameters are categorized as follows: 3720 ACM display parameter names on its front panel using
special formats.
1. High-Speed Parameters The following sections of this chapter illustrate how various
parameter types are displayed. As mentioned in Chapter 3,
2. Real-Time parameter names which require a large number of characters
BASE MEASUREMENTS will be presented using the entire display.
• Power Parameters
- voltage Access to Parameters
- current All measurements, measurement modes (including user-
- real, reactive, and apparent power defined sliding window demands), and status parameters are
- frequency continuously monitored or calculated internally by the 3720
- power factor ACM. As described in Chapter 3, you can access a large
• Harmonic Distortion number of parameters directly from the front panel using the
default PHASE, FUNCTION, and GROUP button displays, or by
- total, even, odd, individual harmonics configuring the GROUP buttons to provide access to specific
- K-Factor parameters of interest.
MEASUREMENT MODES The complete selection of measured parameters and status
• Demand information is always accessible via remote communications
(Chapter 9).
• Minima & Maxima
3. Bi-Directional Energy
BASE MEASUREMENTS
• Real, reactive, and apparent energy
MEASUREMENT MODES
• Imported, exported, net, and total
4. Status Information
• Control relay conditions,
status input conditions,
status input counter totals,
and setpoint conditions
• Self-diagnostic information
Current 2 Current A B C I4
Current unbalance (%) A UNB
K-Factor K-Factor KF V1 KF V2 KF V3 KF I4 KF VX
KF I1 KF I2 KF I3
1
Phase labels are user-definable (see Section 3.6). A comma indicates a line-to-line voltage measurement. An asterisk
represents average of all phases for voltage and current measurements, and total for all phases for power and power factor
measurements.
2
Voltage and current readings for individual phases and phase averages are presented on the Volts-Phase-Amps-Function
display without additional parameter labels. Normal volt/amp measurements are PT/CT primary measurement.
Measurements showing ❞ are measurements derived from the secondary of the PT/CT (i.e. 120.0 ❞ indicates 120.0 Volts at
the meter inputs).
NOTE
If the supply power to the 3720 ACM is
momentarily disabled, all accumulating
thermal, sliding window and predicted
demands will be reset to zero. If system
demand increases within the same demand
period, the 3720 ACM may not sense that
a new peak demand has been set. If sys-
tem demand is maintained at this higher
level or increases, a new peak demand will
be recorded within the next demand
period.
Base Parameter RT 1 MN MX
1
The RT label is not used on the front panel display for base parameters. See the examples below.
PARAMETER
&
PARAMETER
DEMAND
LOAD
100%
90%
DEMAND
0% TIME
DEMAND PERIOD
EXPORTED
NOTE
Exported energy represents energy in the negative or reverse
On the front panel display, minima and direction (i.e. energy generated or fed back to the utility).
maxima are indicated using MN and MX, Readings for imported and exported energy use the labels IM
respectively. and EX, respectively.
NET
Net measurements represent the difference between energy
RESETTING MIN / MAX PARAMETERS
imported and exported for all three phases. A net export of
All min/max values in the Preset Min/Max Log can be
energy is displayed as a negatively signed number. Net
cleared using the CLEAR MIN/MAX? parameter from the front
readings are indicated by an NT label.
panel in programming mode. This also clears the 16 Program-
mable Min/Max Logs. Individual logs can be cleared via commu- TOTAL
nications. This is described in more detail in Chapter 8. Total measurements represent the sum of (the absolute values
of) the energy imported and exported for all three phases. In
other words, a total energy counter increments whether energy
4.4 ENERGY is being imported or exported. Total readings do not use any
additional mode labels to identify them.
4.4.1 BASE MEASUREMENTS
Energy parameters are accumulating values. The base energy NOTE
parameters include: Conventions used in regards to energy im-
• Real energy, or kW hours (kWh) port/export are described in Section 4.5.
• Reactive energy, or kVAR hours (kVARh)
• Apparent energy, or kVA hours (kVAh)
4.4.3 RESETTING THE ENERGY COUNTERS
All energy parameters represent the total for all three phases.
You can reset all kWh, kVARh and kVAh counters to zero (0)
Energy readings are true RMS and are updated approximately
using the CLEAR HOURS? parameter from the front panel in
once each second. Maximum range of energy readings is
programming mode, or via communications. This clears the
999,999,999. Beyond this value, readings roll over to zero (0).
import, export, net, and total counters for each parameter.
IMPORTED
Imported energy represents energy in the positive or forward
direction (i.e. energy consumed).
1
Asterisks following each base parameter label indicate that measurements represent the total of all phases.
LINE LOAD
EXPORT/ IMPORT/
NEGATIVE POSITIVE
V1 I11 I12
IMPORTED
kVAR, kVARh IM
PF LD PF LG
(Power Factor Leading) (Power Factor Lagging)
PF = 0
φ = 90 to 180 φ = 0 to 90
PF = 100% φ = 45 PF = 100%
EXPORTED IMPORTED
-kW, kWh EX kW, kWh IM
PF LG PF = 0 PF LD
(Power Factor Lagging) (Power Factor Leading)
EXPORTED
-kVAR, kVARh EX
EXAMPLES
BREAKER 82B = TRIP
GENERATOR = ON
Figure 4.6.1 List of Relay, Status Input, and Setpoint Display Labels
TYPE SOURCE CONDITION DISPLAY LABEL
Extended Diagnostics Parameters To access the extended diagnostics parameters, use the
The 3720 ACM provides three groups of extended diagnostics following procedure:
parameters. Figure 4.6.4 lists all extended parameters. 1. Enter programming mode and set the EXTENDED param-
These parameters can be used as follows: eter (under DIAGNOSTICS) to YES.
GROUP 1: COMMUNICATIONS 2. Return to display mode.
This group of parameters can be useful to third-party 3. Access the extended parameters by pressing the PHASE
developers requiring real-time remote communications and FUNCTION buttons at the same time. The first group
diagnostics information. Refer to the 3720 ACM Communica- that appears is COMMUNICATIONS.
tions Protocol document for more detailed descriptions of
these parameters. 4. Use the PHASE button to advance through each parameter
in the group (see Figure 3.11.1). The list wraps around.
GROUP 2: BATTERIES
5. Press PHASE and FUNCTION together to advance to the
These parameters indicate the current condition of the
next group. The list groups wraps around.
two on-board backup batteries. Low levels indicate that
remaining battery life is limited and that one or both of 6. Press FUNCTION to return to normal display mode.
the batteries should be replaced. You can continue to access the extended parameters as
GROUP 3: METER TIME
described above if the EXTENDED parameter remains set to YES.
This parameter can be used to view the current date and
time indicated by the meter’s on-board clock. Note that
these can be reset via communications only.
RX FRAME # of any 3720 ACM frames detected on the bus Total increments by 1
TX FRAME Frames transmitted Total increments by 1
Group 2: Batteries
RTC Real-Time Clock battery life remaining (% of max) 0 to 100
RAM NVRAM battery life remaining (% of max). 0 to 100
5 TIME-OF-USE SYSTEM One of 16 tariff profiles can be applied to any day, or to groups
of days (i.e. weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.) in the two-
year calendar. An example of profile assignments for a one
5.1 INTRODUCTION month period is illustrated in Figure 5.2.2.
Figure 5.2.4 WinTOU Setup: Register Setup and Real-Time Display Example
Trigger any
two functions...
STANDARD SETPOINTS
1 second (typical), 2 seconds (maximum). This does not 6.2.4 STANDARD SETPOINTS
include harmonic distortion parameters (see CAUTION The eleven standard setpoints are numbered S01 to S11.
note below). Standard setpoints are ideally suited for a wide range of
operations ranging from simple alarm activations to fully
CAUTION automated demand, power factor, or load control.
1. The update rate for each harmonic The setpoint trigger parameters that can be used with the
distortion parameter is between 5 and standard setpoints are listed in Figure 6.3.1b. The measured
parameters associated with these trigger parameters are the
30 seconds. Setpoints programmed to
real-time and harmonics parameters described in Chapter 4.
trigger on harmonic distortion param-
eters can have response times over 30
seconds. 6.3 TRIGGER PARAMETERS
2. The 3720 ACM on-board relays have a
response time of 8 milliseconds (typi-
6.3.1 INTRODUCTION
cal), 15 milliseconds (maximum). This
does not include any additional con- Figure 6.3.1 lists all trigger parameters, including parameters
tact bounce which may occur. This that can only be used with the six high-speed setpoints and
response must be added to setpoint parameters that can be used with the eleven standard setpoints.
response times when using setpoints This section describes the characteristics of various types of
to trigger relay control actions. trigger parameters in detail.
Over Setpoint
Figure 6.3.2a illustrates the operation of an over setpoint.
An over setpoint becomes active when the parameter that
is being monitored exceeds and remains over the value of
the programmable HIGH LIMIT parameter for a time greater
than the value of the TIME DELAY TO OPERATE parameter.
An over setpoint becomes inactive when the trigger
parameter that is being monitored falls below the value of
the LOW LIMIT parameter for a time greater than the value
of the TIME DELAY TO RELEASE parameter. The differential
between the high and low limits effectively produces a
programmable level of operational hysterisis (or deadband).
High
Limit
Less than
Time Delay Release Time Delay Release
Low
Limit
Time (s)
SETPOINT SETPOINT
ACTIVATED DEACTIVATED
Under Setpoint
Figure 6.3.2b illustrates the operation of an under setpoint.
An under setpoint differs only in that the meanings of
high limit and low limit are reversed. The setpoint
becomes active when the trigger parameter falls below the
value of the LO LIMIT parameter for a time greater than the
value of the TIME DELAY TO OPERATE parameter. The under
setpoint becomes inactive when the parameter exceeds
and remains over the value of the HIGH LIMIT parameter for
a time greater than the value of the TIME DELAY TO RELEASE
parameter. Similar to over setpoint operation, the differ-
ential between the high and low limits produces an area of
hysterisis.
High
Limit
Low
Limit
Time (s)
SETPOINT SETPOINT
ACTIVATED DEACTIVATED
NOTE
For accurate time-overcurrent response
times, the meter must provide adequate
current over-range capability to measure
the expected peak current. To provide this,
the meter must be equipped with the cor-
rect over-range option (i.e. XAMPS,
YAMPS, or ZAMPS). See Section 2.5.2.
6.5 PROGRAMMING SETPOINTS Setpoint S01 is also used to trigger Snapshot Log #1 to
record the real-time readings of measured parameters
Setpoint Parameter Form associated with the over current condition.
It is recommended that setpoint utilization be planned using 2. Relay 3 is used by setpoint S06 as a KW Demand control
a Setpoint Parameter Form. Appendix B provides a blank Setpoint relay, and is connected to a sheddable load or backup
Parameter Form for this purpose. This form contains the generator.
setpoint information that the user programs into the 3720 3. Setpoints H01 to H02 are used to sense over and under
ACM. A copy of this information should be kept with the voltage conditions. Both setpoints are triggering Relay 1
meter. to operate as a trip relay, which is connected to a breaker
shunt trip input. Setpoint H01 is also used to trigger the
Programming Example waveform recorder if an over voltage condition occurs.
Figure 6.6.1 provides an example of a Setpoint Parameter
Form used to plan setpoint usage. The form contains all the Disabled Relay Control in Programming Mode
parameter values required to program the 3720 ACM to During the programming of a setpoint via communications,
perform the operations described in the following example. any relay currently assigned to that setpoint is temporarily
forced into its released state (normally-open contacts forced
EXAMPLES
open). The 3720 ACM then re-evaluates setpoint conditions
1. Setpoints S01 to S02 are used to sense loads which are
based on the new parameter settings and performs any
over 70% of the breaker rating. This includes over current
required relay operation.
and over voltage conditions. Setpoints S03 to S04 are
used to sense excessive power factor lead or lag. Setpoint
S05 is used to sense a voltage unbalance condition. For
all these conditions, Relay 2 is triggered to operate as an
alarm relay, with its output connected to a buzzer.
Poor power quality can have serious and potentially damag- When the setpoint becomes active (following any pro-
ing consequences, including equipment malfunctions or grammed time delay), waveform capture is automatically
failures, reduced efficiency and mechanical vibration in initiated on the selected input and the data is held in
motors, or incorrect tripping and/or failure of circuit breakers. memory. No subsequent capture actions are allowed until
Harmonic currents from individual phases can also add in the the currently stored data is read via communications, and
neutral line, sometimes producing dangerously high neutral waveform capture has been rearmed.
currents. If the 3720 ACM is being used with the SCADA software, the
As harmonic sources become more prevalent, it is important computer station senses when the setpoint condition and
to have the analytical tools necessary to identify potential subsequent waveform capture triggering occurs. The captured
problem sources and help in determining the preventative or data is then automatically uploaded to the computer along
corrective measures necessary to improve power quality in with its time stamp. The SCADA software automatically
electrical distribution systems. rearms the waveform capture feature after the data has been
uploaded. The SCADA software’s waveform capture screen
can be used to retrieve one or more captured waveforms from
7.2.2 USING CAPTURED DATA the hard disk and display them graphically with the time
Waveform capture allows you to perform high-speed sam- stamp and an indication of the trigger source.
pling of the V1, V2, V3, VAUX, I1, I2, I3, or I4 (neutral current)
inputs. One full cycle of the signal at a single selected input is
sampled at a rate of 128 samples per cycle. All samples are
taken synchronous to the line frequency and within one input
cycle.
Sampled waveform data is stored in on-board memory and
can be read via the communications port. The high sampling
rate used by the 3720 ACM produces high-resolution data
which allows analysis of frequency components to the 63rd
harmonic.
7.2.4 TRIGGERING MANUALLY VIA With the SCADA software, you can perform waveform
COMMUNICATIONS capture for each of the eight possible inputs individually. A
command from the computer immediately initiates capture at
You can manually initiate waveform capture from the master
the 3720 ACM. The computer automatically uploads and
station. Manual trigger commands override any currently
displays the waveform on the screen. The waveforms
active setpoint-triggered waveform capture.
captured in turn for each of the eight inputs can be displayed
together on the screen, presented with correct phase relation-
ships.
Figure 7.2.2 M-SCADA / L-SCADA Harmonics Analysis Screens
TIME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
TIME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
All logged data is stored in internal non-volatile memory and • Self-diagnostic events.
is accessible via the communications port. Measured values The Event Log can be used to record a complete sequence-of-
from the Preset Min/Max Log are also accessible from the events record for breaker and transfer switch operations,
front panel of the 3720 ACM. These parameters must be alarm conditions, and equipment starts and stops.
assigned to the GROUP buttons (see Chapter 3).
Figure 8.2.1 illustrates a typical 3720 ACM Event Log dis- Each event record stored in the Event Log includes:
played by POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA software. The
most recent events are found at the top of the log screen. Cause
Note that when a setpoint is programmed to trigger an action This identifies the setpoint condition that activated or
(relay control, waveform recording, etc.), the setpoint activa- deactivated a setpoint, a user action (such as device program-
tion and the subsequent setpoint action are logged separately. ming), or any other event type that occurred.
For example, the highlight bar in Figure 8.2.1 is located on an
(Cause) Value
event that describes the standard setpoint S03 going into an
active state and triggering a reset of all TOU demand registers If the event was a setpoint being activated or deactivated, the
(RESET TOU DMD ALL). This is one of two setpoint actions that value of the measured parameter that triggered the setpoint is
occurred. The first action can be seen directly below, where recorded. If a setpoint action is being logged, the new state of
Snapshot Log 2 was triggered (SL2 TRIGGERED). The actual the setpoint is recorded.
setpoint condition that caused the setpoint to go into an
active state can be found directly below that record. It shows Effect
that new day setpoint event (NEW DAY) occurred and trig- If the event was a setpoint being activated or deactivated, the
gered, which in turn activated Standard Setpoint 3 (SETPOINT setpoint is identified. If a setpoint action is being logged, the
S03 ACTIVE). Each subsequent action performed due to a action taken is identified. If any other type of event occurred,
single setpoint activation is recorded separately in the Event it is described.
Log.
(Effect) Value
If the event was a setpoint being activated or deactivated, the
new state of the setpoint is recorded.
Programming
The Programmable Min/Max Logs may only be programmed
via communications. POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA
software provides setup screens for programming all logs.
Active
Setpoint
Inactive
One-Shot Snapshots
Snapshot
Interval
Gated Snapshots
Window #1 Window #2 Window #3
of Snapshot of Snapshot of Snapshot
Records Records Records
WRAP-AROUND
NOTE
For both interval and setpoint triggering, the internal logging
Data recorded using a setpoint-triggered function for a standard Snapshot Log fills all the available
Snapshot Log is not suited for viewing us- memory allocated for the log, then wraps around by writing new
ing the Historical Trending feature in the snapshot records over the earliest records in the memory.
SCADA software, since the stored records Depending on the overall system bandwidth (i.e. number of
are not time-stamped at equal intervals. remote devices, communication and polling methodologies,
etc.), POWER MEASUREMENT's SCADA master station may not
communicate with the remote 3720 ACM frequently enough
that all new data is uploaded prior to being overwritten by
wrap-around. This may also apply to any third-party system
used. The system configuration must take this into account
to ensure that critical data is not lost.
Standard Log
Trigger = Interval
Standard Log
Trigger = Setpoint
High-Speed Log
Trigger = Manual
Stop = Log Full
High-Speed Log
Trigger = Manual
Stop = Timed Out
High-Speed Log
Trigger = Setpoint
Stop = Log Full
High-Speed Log
Trigger = Setpoint
Stop = Timed Out
High-Speed Log
Trigger = Setpoint
Stop = Setpoint Off
HIGH-SPEED SETPOINTS
These use the internal high-speed measured parameters
as trigger parameters, and therefore provide a time stamp
accuracy of +/- 2 cycles.
STANDARD SETPOINTS
These use the 1 second update measured parameters as
trigger parameters, and therefore have a logged time
accuracy of +/- 1 second.
Direct Connection
9.1 GENERAL RS-232 is commonly used for short distance, point-to-point
The 3720 ACM is equipped with a communications port communications. Connection between a host computer (or
which allows the 3720 ACM to be integrated within large PLC) and a single remote device must be less than 50 feet.
energy monitoring networks. The communications port is Figures 2.6.4a and 2.6.4b in Chapter 2 provide wiring dia-
optically isolated and transient protected. It is field- grams for direct RS-232 connection and the required wiring for
configurable for EIA RS-232 or RS-485 standards, and can the RS-232 interconnect cable(s).
operate at baud rates up to 19,200.
Modem Connection
As an option, a Multiport Communications Cards (MPCC/ Connection using modems via dedicated or dial-up telephone
MPE) are available. All ports on this card can communicate lines is also possible (see Figure 9.2.1).
simultaneously and each port will operate with any of the
supported communications protocols. For more information When using a modem, it is important that the computer-to-
on the MPCC and MPE, see Section 2.6.3. modem and modem-to-POWER MEASUREMENT device cable
connections illustrated in Figure 2.6.4b in Chapter 2 are used.
The communications port provides you with access to the
advanced features of the 3720 ACM not available from the
Using the RTS & CTS Lines
device’s front panel. These include waveform capture and
recording, data logging, and many of the setup parameters for The RS-232 port RTS line is operational for both the
the setpoint system and other features. ISOCOM2 card and the MPCC/MPE cards (see Chapter 2)
and can be used, if required, with any hardware device
The 3720 ACM supports the following communication connected to the 3720 ACM. POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA
protocols: systems do not require the use of the RTS line for direct RS-
• PML 3720 232 connections; however, some types of modems (i.e. radio
modems) may require its operation.
• Modicon Modbus
The RTS signal is asserted before the beginning of a transmis-
• AB DF-1 (MPCC v1.2.0.0. or MPE v2.2.0.0 or later ) sion and remains asserted throughout the transmission. The
• Alarm Dialer (MPCC v1.2.0.0. or MPE v2.2.0.0 or later) time delay between the assertion of the RTS and the start of
the transmission is controlled by the TRANSMIT DELAY param-
The PML 3720 protocol is fully compatible with POWER eter, which can be set from the front panel. The range is 0 to
MEASUREMENT’s PC-based SCADA systems, and with the 999 ms (with a default of 20 ms).
WinTOU Setup utility. The SCADA software can display all
measured parameters and status information, waveform data, The programmable RTS ACTIVE LVL parameter selects whether
data logs, and Time-Of-Use registers provided by the 3720 the RTS line is asserted HIGH or LOW during transmission.
ACM. The SCADA software can also be used to remotely CTS is available only on the optional Multi-Port Communica-
program the setup parameters for all basic and advanced tion Cards (MPCC/MPE). CTS must be asserted before port
features. Programming of all TOU setup parameters must be A can transmit.
performed using WinTOU Setup.
Carrier Detect
Carrier Detect (CD) is available only on the optional Multi-
NOTE Port Communications Cards (MPCC/MPE). Carrier detect is
specifically designed for use when a DCE device (i.e. modem)
If you are using the 3720 ACM with POWER is connected. With CD enabled, transmit will not occur until
MEASUREMENT's SCADA software, the CD is asserted by a modem. To enable the Carrier Detect
PASSWORD PROTECT parameter must be set function, the 3720 ACM must be programmed so that
to NO (see page 3-11). CARRIER DETECT = YES. For the MPCC and MPE, CAR-
RIER DETECT replaces the COMM MODE parameter in
programming mode. Refer to Chapter 3, Figure 3.4.6c,
The open communications protocol of the 3720 ACM allows Communications Group.
access to all data and setup parameters by third-party
systems.
This chapter provides additional information regarding
remote communications connections, programming, and
general operation.
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RS-232 / RS-485
CONVERTER
RS-485 UP TO 4000 FT.
TEL or FOTS
MODEM
LOCAL RS-485 LOOP
SUPPORTS UP
FIBER OPTIC LINK, TO 32 DEVICES
LEASED PHONE LINE
or DEDICATED CABLE
RADIO SITE 1
LINK
RADIO MODEM
TX / RX
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defaults, the device’s operating parameters may be changed system and the complete range of POWER MEASUREMENT
using the remote computer. You may also reset the UNIT ID of instrumentation and PC-based software products.
the device to any other desired value, as well as resetting the
BAUD RATE. Refer to Section 9.4 for important information
regarding resetting the BAUD RATE. 9.7 THIRD-PARTY SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
3720 ACM communications uses an advanced object and
register based open protocol which supports an efficient
9.6 POWERMEASUREMENT'SSCADASYSTEM exception reporting methodology. This allows the 3720 ACM
The 3720 ACM maintains compatibility with POWER to be easily adapted to third-party PLC, DCS, EMS, and
MEASUREMENT’s PC-based power monitoring software SCADA systems.
packages, M-SCADA, L-SCADA, PowerView, and entire All data and configuration registers are accessible via commu-
family of 3000 series digital instrumentation, which includes nications. All configuration and control operations have
power meters, power demand controllers, and smart trans- embedded password protection.
ducer interfaces. A single M-SCADA station can support up
to 99 remote sites with a total of 3168 devices. L-SCADA Contact POWER MEASUREMENT or your local POWER MEASURE-
MENT representative for complete documentation on the 3720
supports 12 sites with a total of 12 devices. Systems are easily
expandable. ACM communications protocol, or to discuss a specific
application.
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9.8 MODBUS PROTOCOL the Bridge/Mux. A custom cable is required between the
BM85 and the 3720 ACM (see Figure 9.8.1).
The 3720 ACM provides compatibility with the Modicon
MODBUS system. The Modbus communications protocol Multi-Drop
allows information and data to be efficiently transferred
A multi-drop topology allows up to thirty-two 3720 ACMs to be
between a Modicon Programmable Controller and a 3720
connected to each of the four BM85 Bridge/Mux ports. The
ACM. The 3720 ACM performs Modbus communications by
RS-485 port of each 3720 ACM is connected on an RS-485
emulating a Modicon 984 Controller.
network that is interfaced to the Modbus via an RS-232 to RS-
All 3720 ACM measured data can be accessed, including all 485 converter, such as POWER MEASUREMENT's COM32TM or
real-time and demand values (kW, Amps or kVA). Polarity of COM128TM. This allows for up to 128 power meters to be
power measurements can be determined through polarity connected to each BM85 (see Figure 9.8.1). The cable connect-
registers. ing the Bridge/Mux to the converter is a 9-pin male to 25-pin
All values from all Preset Minimum/Maximum Logs and all male serial cable. Refer to Section 2.6.5 for RS-485 network
entries in the Event Log are also accessible, including indi- connections.
vidual time stamps. The contents of the Snapshot Logs or
Wave Recorder Logs are not available. 9.8.2 SETTING COMMUNICATIONS PARAMETERS
The condition of each of the four status inputs and three When using Modbus communications, the range of possible
relays can be read. The relays may also be controlled manu- UNIT ID designations for the 3720 ACM must be between 1
ally via communications. and 247.
The protocol also provides commands to initiate waveform The COM MODE parameter should be set according to the
capture and to read the sampled waveform data. communications topology being used (RS-232 for single, RS-
All setup parameters can be read and/or configured, includ- 485 for multi-drop).
ing setpoint and relay setup. Optional password protection is The Modbus protocol setup provides two additional param-
also provided. eters:
The Modbus protocol supports standard 16 bit, as well as 32 • REGISTER SIZE
bit extended registers. 32 bit registers would typically be This determines whether a 16-bit (16B) or an extended
required only for large energy values (i.e. KWH, etc.). 32-bit (32B) register is passed in communications for
each function. The default setting is 16B.
NOTE • INVALID OBJECTS
The Modbus protocol is not compatible This specifies whether or not the 3720 ACM returns a
value for an invalid object. The options are YES or NO.
with POWER MEASUREMENT’s SCADA soft-
If YES is selected, the 3720 ACM will return a value of
ware.
either 0 or 0xFFFF for an invalid object.
Modbus RTU protocol is used over Ethernet on the optional 9.8.3 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
MPE communications card.
Communications occurs from the Controller via the Modbus
Plus network (using MSTR block), across the BM85 to the
9.8.1 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS AND Modbus, and on to the 3720 ACM(s) via the RS-232 / RS-485
WIRING converter (multi-drop only).
A Modicon BM85 Bridge/Multiplexer is required between the All communications between the BM85 and 3720 ACM(s)
Modbus and Modicon Controller. An RS-232 to RS-485 conform to a master/slave scheme with the BM85 as the master
converter may also be required. This is described below. and the 3720 ACM(s) as slave(s).
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READ HOLDING REGISTERS (03H) For further information regarding operation with the Modicon
allows the controller to read 16-bit or 32-bit real-time mea- Modbus communications protocol, refer to the POWER
sured data or setup parameters from the 3720 ACM. The MEASUREMENT document:
status of the status inputs and relays may be read, and the
relays manually controlled. Registers are also provided to 3720 ACM / MODICON MODBUS
allow the initiation of waveform capture, and the subsequent SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL
reading of waveform capture data.
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Multi-Drop
A multi-drop communications topology allows you to connect
up to 32 - 3720 ACM-MPCC/MPEs to the data highway via
one AB communications interface module using RS-485
communications. A POWER MEASUREMENT COM32 or
COM128 RS-232 to RS-485 Converter is required for multi-
drop systems (See Figure 9.9.1).
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1770-KF2 1770-KF2
Asynchronous Port 3720 ACM Asynchronous Port Converter
(RS-232) RS-232 Port (RS-232) RS-232 Port
SHLD 1 SHLD SHLD 1 1 SHLD
TXD 2 RXD TXD 2 2 RXD
RXD 3 TXD RXD 3 3 TXD
RTS 4 SG RTS 4 4 RTS
CTS 5 50 feet maximum CTS 5 50 feet maximum 5 CTS
DSR 6 DSR 6 6 DSR
GND 7 GND 7 7 GND
DCD 8 DCD 8 8 DCD
DTR 20 DTR 11 20 DTR
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RS-232 Connection
A direct connection can be made between the 3720ACM-
MPCC/MPE's RS-232 port and the modem.
RS-485 Connection
Either of the MPCC/MPE's RS-485 ports can be used with the
Alarm Dialer. The RS-485 bus that the Alarm Dialer is
configured on must be connected to the modem (an RS-232 to
RS-485 converter, such as POWER MEASUREMENT’S COM128, is
required).
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APPENDIX A
BASIC MODEL
FRONT PANEL
7.70"
(196 mm)
Plastic
Bezel RIGHT SIDE
Comm. Card
Terminal Strip
12.60"
(320 mm)
4 mounting
studs #8-32
PANEL CUTOUT ½" long
(12 mm)
Terminal
0.35"
Strips
(9 mm)
4.60"
(117 mm)
5.30"
6.90" Behind Panel Depth
(135 mm)
(175 mm)
4 mounting holes
3/16" (4.8 mm) diameter
11.20"
(284 mm) 0.80"
11.90" (20 mm)
(302 mm)
TRAN MODEL
FRONT FACEPLATE
Edge of chassis
behind faceplate 5.30"
(135 mm)
6.50"
(165 mm)
4 mounting holes
0.25" (6.4 mm) diameter
11.10"
(282 mm) 0.60"
11.90" (15 mm)
(302 mm)
12.40"
(315 mm)
Comm. Card
Terminal Strip
RIGHT SIDE
Front
Faceplate
Terminal
Strips
4.68"
(119 mm)
Behind Panel Depth
(unit mounted face-to-panel)
REAR PANEL
NOTE
Rear panel of basic model is
shown. For TRAN model, dis-
regard edge of front bezel.
R11 R12 R13 R21 R22 R23 R31 R32 R33 V1 V2 V3 VREF N/- L/+
IOUT VAUX
AUXILIARY
AUXILIARY
VAUX I11 I12 I21 I22 I31 I32 I41 I42 S1 S2 S3 S4 SCOM
CURRENT INPUTS
Front Bezel
Edge of
VOLTAGE INPUTS
STATUS INPUTS
POWER
SCOM
APPENDIX B
Standard Setpoints
SETPOINT TRIGGER PARAMETER HIGH LIMIT LOW LIMIT TD OPERATE TD RELEASE ACTION1 ACTION2
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
S06
S07
S08
S09
S10
S11
H01
H02
H03
H04
H05
H06
APPENDIX C
FIRMWARE VERSIONS
The following table lists each firmware version release for the Either contact will need to know the serial number of the 3720
3720 ACM and the new features or performance enhance- ACM and the firmware version number indicated on the rear
ments added with each release. cover label.
The version number can be viewed from the front panel in Most upgrades to the 3720 ACM require a simple replacement
Programming Mode. If your 3720 ACM is currently using a of the EPROM (integrated circuit "chip") inside the unit which
firmware version older than the most recent version listed in contains the operating firmware. Complete instructions for
the table below, you may upgrade the firmware in that unit by this procedure are provided with the replacement EPROM.
contacting your local representative or the manufacturer.
V1.3.X.X August 1994 Adds independent thermal demand period (THERMAL PERIOD).
Adds independent demand synchronization parameter (DEMAND SYN).
Thermal constant redefined as the time required to reach 90% of registration.
Adds automatic daylight savings time support.
Adds high-speed frequency measurements.
Modicon Modbus protocol supported.
V 1.5.X.X March 1996 Support for V 1.X.X.X of the MPCC and V2.X.X.X of the MPE.
Waveform recorder support through Modbus protocol.
Adds secondary volt/amp measurements.
APPENDIX D
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Inputs: Basic Model: 120 VAC nominal full scale input.
277 Option: 277 VAC nominal full scale input.
347 Option: 347 VAC nominal full scale input.
Overload withstand for all options: 1500 VAC continuous, 2500 VAC for 1 second.
Input impedance for all options: 2 Megohm
Current Inputs: Basic Model: 5.000 Amps AC nominal full scale input.
1AMP Option: 1.000 Amp AC nominal full scale.
Overload withstand for all options: 15 Amps continuous, 300 Amps for 1 sec.
Input impedance: 0.002 ohm, Burden: 0.05 VA
Aux. Voltage Input: 1.0 VAC/VDC nominal full scale input (1.25 VAC /VDC max.)
Overload withstand: 120 VAC/VDC continuous, 1000 VAC/VDC for 1 second.
Input impedance: 10 Kohm
Control Relays: Basic Model: Form C dry contact. 277 VAC / 30 VDC
@ 10 Amp resistive
SSR Option: SPST solid state. 24 to 280 VAC (use AC only)
@ 1 Amp resistive
Aux. Current Output: 0 to 20 mA into max. 250 ohm load. Accuracy: 2%
Status Inputs: +30 VDC differential SCOM output to S1, S2, S3, or S4 input.
Min. Pulse Width: 40 msec.
Power Supply: Basic Model: 100 to 240 VAC ± 10% / 47 to 440 Hz
110 to 300 VDC ± 10%
P24/48 Option: 20 to 60 VDC @ 10W
Includes a 250V, 2A time-lag Type T fuse on the L/+ terminal.
Operating Temperature: Basic Model: 0 oC to 50oC (32oF to 122 oF) ambient air.
XTEMP Option: -20 oC to +70 oC (-4 oF to +158 oF)
Storage Temperature: -30 oC to +70oC (-22oF to +158 oF)
Humidity: 5 to 95 %, non-condensing
Altitude: The maximum operating altitude is 2000 m (6100 ft.)
Shipping: Weight: 3.9 kg (8lbs. 10 oz.) Carton: 38 x 25 x 18 cm (15" x 9.8" x 7.1").
Voltage, Current, Status, Relay and Power inputs all pass the
ANSI/IEEE C37.90A-1989 surge withstand and fast transient tests.
LISTED LR 57329
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT UL 3111-1
1T98 NRTL/C
APPENDIX E
MODEL/ORDERING INFORMATION
BASIC MODELS
3720ACM includes front panel display / keypad
3720ACM TRAN without display / keypad
SSR SPST solid state relays (instead of Form C dry contact electromechanical)
ORDERING EXAMPLE
3720ACM -277 -XAMPS -SSR
APPENDIX F
APPENDIX G
TROUBLESHOOTING
A number of problems can cause the 3720 ACM not to 3. If the kW or Power Factor readings are incorrect but
function properly. This chapter lists a number of symptoms, voltage and current readings are correct:
and explains how to correct them.
Make sure that the phase relationship between
1. If the display does not operate: voltage and current inputs is correct by comparing
the wiring with the appropriate wiring diagram. Note that
a) check that there is at least 110 volts available to the
POWER MEASUREMENT’s M-SCADA PC-based
power supply (L and N connections on the terminal
software can be used to verify PT and CT sequence
strip).
and polarity by analyzing the captured voltage and
b) confirm that the Chassis Ground Lug terminal is current waveforms for each phase.
connected directly to ground.
4. If RS-232C or RS-485 communication does not work:
c) turn the power off for 10 seconds.
a) check that the baud rate of the host computer/PLC
If the above steps do not solve the problem, perform the is the same as that of the 3720 ACM.
following:
b) check that the communications mode (RS-232 or RS-
a) As a diagnostic test, turn the unit off (disconnect 485) set by the jumper on the communications card
power) for at least ten seconds. Apply power again is correct for the type of standard being used (see
and check if the unit powers up correctly. Chapter 2, Section 2.6.2).
b) Contact POWER MEASUREMENT or your local POWER c) check all communications wiring (see Chapter 2,
MEASUREMENT representative and report the problem Figures 2.6.4 to 2.6.6).
and results of the test.
d) check that the number of data bits is set to 8, with
2. If the voltage or current readings are incorrect: one stop bit and no parity.
a) check that the voltage mode is properly set for the If the above steps do not solve the problem, perform the
given wiring. following:
b) check that the voltage and current scales are a) As a diagnostic test, turn both the 3720 ACM off
properly set. (disconnect power) and the computer off for at least
c) make sure the Chassis Ground Lug terminal is ten seconds. Apply power again and check if the
properly grounded. communications operate successfully.
d) check the quality of the CT’s and PT’s being used. b) Contact POWER MEASUREMENT or your local POWER
MEASUREMENT representative and report the problem
e) make the following voltage tests: and results of the test.
i) V1, V2, V3 to VREF should be 120 VAC (for the
standard voltage input option). This depends
on the voltage input option installed (i.e. -277, - If the symptom persists after performing the specified steps,
347). or if the symptom is not listed above, contact your local
POWER MEASUREMENT representative or the technical support
ii) Chassis Ground Lug to switchgear earth / customer service department of POWER MEASUREMENT (see
ground should be 0 V. the front of this manual).
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