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EK220
Volume and Temperature Conversion Device

EK220
Operating Instructions and Installation Information
Operating Manual: 73020052 SW Version: from V1.36
Issued 10.10.2017 (g) Edition: 1
Volume and Temperature Conversion Device EK220
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Contents
I Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 6
II Items supplied and accessories ................................................................................................ 7
1 Brief description ........................................................................................................................ 8
2 Operation ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Front panel ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Display.............................................................................................................................. 11
2.2.1 Line 1 = Labels .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Line 2 = Value with name and unit ...............................................................................................13
2.3 Keypad ............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Changing values ...........................................................................................................................14
2.3.2 Entering "sources" ........................................................................................................................15
2.3.3 Entry errors ...................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Access rights .................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.1 Calibration lock .............................................................................................................................16
2.4.2 Certification data log.....................................................................................................................16
2.4.3 Supplier's lock and customer's lock .............................................................................................17
2.5 Formation of the list structure ........................................................................................... 17
3 Functional description ............................................................................................................. 22
3.1 User list ............................................................................................................................ 23
3.2 Standard volume (volume at base conditions) list ............................................................. 25
3.3 Actual volume (volume at measurement conditions) list ..................................................... 26
3.4 Pressure list ...................................................................................................................... 27
3.4.1 Submenu pressure sensor 2 "SMenu Press. 2" ...........................................................................30
3.4.2 Submenu pressure coefficients ....................................................................................................32
3.5 Temperature list ................................................................................................................ 34
3.5.1 Submenu temperature coefficients ..............................................................................................35
3.6 Volume corrector list ......................................................................................................... 37
3.6.1 Submenu gas data for Detailed Characterization ........................................................................40
3.7 Archive list ........................................................................................................................ 42
3.7.1 Find function for checking the archive entries ..............................................................................45
3.7.2 Measurement period archive 2 .....................................................................................................45
3.7.3 Flexible archives 1 to 4.................................................................................................................45
3.8 Status list .......................................................................................................................... 46
3.8.1 List of status messages ................................................................................................................49
3.8.2 Status register addresses ............................................................................................................54
3.9 System list ........................................................................................................................ 55
3.10 Service list ........................................................................................................................ 57
3.10.1 Submenu ambient temperature “SMenu Amb. temp.” .................................................................61
3.10.2 Submenu revisal “SMenu Revisal” ...............................................................................................61
3.11 Input list ............................................................................................................................ 62
3.12 Output list ......................................................................................................................... 67
3.12.1 Brief summary of output parameterisation ...................................................................................71
3.13 Interface list ...................................................................................................................... 72
3.13.1 Submenu „GSM & SMS“ ..............................................................................................................78
3.13.2 Submenu "IDOM protocol" ...........................................................................................................80
3.13.3 Submenu “MODBUS parameters” ...............................................................................................81
3.14 Energy list ......................................................................................................................... 84
4 Applications ............................................................................................................................ 85
4.1 Application in areas subject to explosion hazards ............................................................. 85
4.1.1 Applications in Zone 1 ..................................................................................................................85
4.1.2 Applications in Zone 2 ..................................................................................................................85
4.1.3 Ex identification label....................................................................................................................85
4.2 Rated operating conditions for the various conversion methods ....................................... 86
4.3 Connection of a counter with LF pulse transmitter ............................................................ 88
4.4 Applications for Interface 2 as RS485 ............................................................................... 89
4.4.1 FE260 Function Expansion ..........................................................................................................89
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4.4.2 Devices with RS485 interface (also FE260), without modem ...................................................... 89
4.4.3 FE230 Function Expansion with modem ..................................................................................... 90
4.4.4 EK220 connected to RS485-Bus (real RS485) ............................................................................ 90
4.5 Applications for Interface 2 as RS232 ............................................................................... 91
4.5.1 Modem without control signals ..................................................................................................... 91
4.5.2 Interface isolator MTL5051 .......................................................................................................... 91
4.5.3 Other devices with RS232 interface (no modem) ........................................................................ 92
4.5.4 Sending short messages by SMS. ............................................................................................... 92
4.5.5 Standard output data records for process data ........................................................................... 92
4.6 Interface protocols ............................................................................................................ 93
4.6.1 Modbus ........................................................................................................................................ 93
4.6.2 Idom protocol ............................................................................................................................... 93
5 Installation and maintenance .................................................................................................. 94
5.1 Installation procedure ....................................................................................................... 94
5.2 Three-way valve ............................................................................................................... 95
5.3 Cable connection and earthing ......................................................................................... 96
5.4 Checking the pressure sensor .......................................................................................... 96
5.5 Terminal layout ................................................................................................................. 97
5.6 Connection of a low-frequency pulse generator (reed contacts) ....................................... 99
5.7 Connection of the serial interface RS485 .......................................................................... 99
5.7.1 FE260 Function Expansion (with or without modem) .................................................................. 99
5.7.2 FE230 Function Expansion ........................................................................................................ 100
5.7.3 Other devices with RS485 interface (no modem) ...................................................................... 100
5.7.4 EK220 connected to RS485-Bus (real RS485) .......................................................................... 101
5.8 Connection of the serial interface RS232 ........................................................................ 101
5.8.1 Industrial modem EM260 or Modem without control signals ..................................................... 102
5.8.2 Interface isolator MTL5051 ........................................................................................................ 102
5.8.3 Other devices with RS232 interface, EK220 battery powered ................................................... 103
5.8.4 Other devices with RS232 interface, EK220 with ext. power supply ......................................... 103
5.9 Seals .............................................................................................................................. 104
5.9.1 Seal layout of basic device ........................................................................................................ 105
5.9.2 Seal layout of temperature sensor ............................................................................................. 107
5.9.3 Sealing layout of pressure sensor -Type CT30 ......................................................................... 108
5.9.4 Sealing layout of pressure sensor type 17002 ........................................................................... 109
5.10 Battery replacement........................................................................................................ 110
A Approvals .............................................................................................................................. 112
A-1 EC Declaration of Conformance ..................................................................................... 112
A-2 Approval for Ex Zone ...................................................................................................... 113
B Technical data ...................................................................................................................... 118
B-1 General data (mechanical).............................................................................................. 118
B-2 Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 118
B-3 External power supply .................................................................................................... 119
B-4 Pulse and status inputs................................................................................................... 119
B-5 Signal and pulse outputs ................................................................................................ 120
B-5.1 Connection of an EK220 to a PLC or external switching amplifier ............................................ 120
B-6 Optical serial interface ............................................................................................................... 122
B-7 Electrical serial interface (internal) .................................................................................. 122
B-8 Pressure sensor ............................................................................................................ 123
B-8.1 Type CT30 ..................................................................................................................................... 123
B-8.2 Type 17002 .................................................................................................................................... 123
B-8.3 Installation information ................................................................................................................... 124
B-9 Temperature sensor ....................................................................................................... 124
B-10 Measurement uncertainty ............................................................................................... 124
C Index ..................................................................................................................................... 125
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I Safety information
 The connections of the EK220 are freely accessible during setting up. Therefore, make
sure that no electrostatic discharge (ESD) can occur in order to avoid damage to the
components. The person carrying out the installation can, for example, discharge him-
self/herself by touching the potential equalisation line.
 To avoid erroneous operation and problems, the operating manual must be read before
putting the EK220 into operation.
The EK220 Volume and Temperature Conversion Device (= Electronic Volume Corrector)
can be used in Ex Zone 1 according VDE 0170 for gases of Temperature Class T4 (ignition
temperature > 135°C, e.g. natural gas). See Appendix A-2 for EC prototype test certificate.
In this application it is essential to take note of the following information:
 Follow the relevant applicable national regulations and appropriate standards, e.g.
EN 60079-14 and EN 60079-11.
 Make sure that the limits quoted in the EC prototype test certificate (see Appendix A-2)
for the devices to be connected are not exceeded.
 The housing of the EK220 must be earthed directly to a potential equalisation strip. A
terminal screw is provided for this on the left housing wall.
 Repairs on the EK220 may only by carried out by Elster GmbH.
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II Items supplied and accessories

Items supplied:
The items supplied with the EK220 include:
a) EK220 Volume or Temperature Conversion Device
b) Dispatch list
c) Configuration data sheet
d) Operating Manual
e) Bag of accessories, EK220
Ordering information and accessories Order no.

EK220 Volume Conversion Device, complete 83 462 540
EK220 Temperature Conversion Device, complete 83 452 250
EBL 50 Temperature Sensor Receptacle, complete with M10 x 1 weld-in 73 012 634
sleeve
EBL 67 Temperature Sensor Receptacle, complete with M10 x 1 weld-in 73 014 456
sleeve
EBL 160 Temperature Sensor Receptacle, complete with G 3/4" weld-in 73 012 100
sleeve and seal
EBL 250 Temperature Sensor Receptacle, complete with G 3/4" weld-in 73 015 695
sleeve and seal
Three-way test tap 73 008 403
Shut-off ball valve with Ermeto 6L test connection 73 016 166
Minimess test connection 73 016 167
Operating manual, German 73 020 054
Operating manual, English 73 020 052
Plug-in terminal, 2-pole black 04 130 407
Calibration covering cap 73 017 456
Battery module, 13 Ah 73 015 774
Bag of accessories, EK220 73 020 169
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1 Brief description
The EK220 Volume Conversion Device and the Temperature Conversion Device are used
for the conversion of the gas volume measured in the operating state by a gas meter to the
standard state and in the appropriate energy.
The momentary values of pressure and temperature are measured for the determination of
the operating state of Volume Conversion Device EK220. When using the EK220 as a
Temperature Conversion Device, the momentary values of temperature are measured and
the pressure is set as a constant.
The gas law deviation factor (K-value) can be computed alternatively according to S-
GERG-88, AGA 8 GC method 1 or 2, AGA-NX19, AGA-NX19 according Herning and
Wolowsky or compatible with AGA-8 DC92 or it can be entered as a constant. The volume
is converted into energy using the adjustable calorific value.
The integral recording device includes the consumption profile of a number of months for a
measurement period of 60 minutes.
Power supply:
 Battery operation with a service life depending on operating mode  5 years.
 Optional double battery life by connection of an additional battery possible.
 Battery replacement possible without loss of data and without violation of calibration seals.
 Data retention without battery supply due to internal non-volatile memory.
 Connection for external power supply unit.
Operator interface:
 Alphanumeric display with two lines of 16 characters.
 A display list freely assignable by the user.
 Programming via keypad possible.
 Calibration switch (separately sealed in the device).
 Two user locks (supplier's and customer's locks) with numerical codes.
 Access rights for each individual value can be set separately via interface (with appro-
priate rights).
Data interface:
 Optical interface according to IEC 62056-21 (replaces IEC 61107 and EN61107).
 Permanently wired serial interface, as RS485 or RS232 usable
 MODBUS protocol via permanently wired serial interface.
 IDOM protocol via the permanently wired serial interface.
 Short message via SMS
 Programmable standard output data records for process data ("three-minute values").
Counter / signal inputs:

 3 inputs for reed contacts or transistor switches, programmable as pulse or signal in-
puts. Input 2 may be used as a comparison input for input 1.
 Maximum counting frequency 2 Hz (adjustable).
 Pulse value for each input separately adjustable, also non-decade.
 Various counters for Vb and Vm as well as for each input (main and original counter,
disturbance volumes, totalizer, adjustable counter, measurement period counter).
 Each input can be separately sealed and secured under official calibration.
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Pulse / signal outputs:

 4 programmable transistor outputs, each freely programmable as alarm / warning out-
put, pulse output, signal output for limit monitoring.
 Each output can be separately sealed and secured under official calibration.
Pressure sensor 1:
 Pressure sensor integrated in device, or externally mounted.
 Connection of second pressure sensor possible (option, for non-calibrated recording).
 Alternatively absolute or gauge pressure measurement.
Temperature sensor:
 Pt500 (option Pt100 or Pt1000) temperature sensor, different length
Mechanical details / housing:

 Suitable for wall mounting and meter installation (with mounting bracket).
 Mounting and device installation without violating the calibration seals.
 Ambient temperature range: -25°C...+55°C
Extended temperature with restricted functions possible.
Approvals:
 Approval by calibration authorities acc. MID-Directive 2004/22/EG
 Ex approval for use in Ex Zone 1 according to II 2 G EEx ia [ia] IIC T4.
Monitoring functions
 Monitoring of signalling inputs.
 Monitoring of any values against programmable limits.
 All monitoring can trigger appropriate reactions such as for example, entries in the sta-
tus register, log book, archive or signalling via outputs.
Archives
 Counter readings and maxima from the last 24 months for Vb and Vm.
 Mean values, maxima and minima from the last 24 months for pressure and temperature
as well as partially for the K-value and conversion factor.
 Flexible archive for measurement period values (consumption profile) from the last
5 months for Vb, Vm, p, T, K and C (standard structure of archive) for a measurement
period of 60 minutes. The measurement period can be set in the range from one minute
up to one month.
 Archive for meas. period values for saving redundant measurement period archive data
from the last approx. 40 days for Vb, V, p, T, K and C for a meas. period of 60 minutes.
 Day archive with 600 entries. Measurement period values from the last 20 month for Vb,
Vm, p, T, K and C. Archiving once a day.
 Event logbook with 500 entries for events such as for example status changes, signal-
ling inputs, limit violations.
 Changes logbook ("audit trail") with entry of the last 200 changes to settings (parame-
terising steps).
 Certification data log (as option) with 50 entries for changing of some parameters relevant
to calibration regulations. A data row for the value is entered before and after the change
for each change to such a parameter.
 Four freely configurable archives.
 Automatic summer time selection can be set.
1 Not applicable when used as a Temperature Conversion Device.
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2 Operation
2.1 Front panel2
The following are positioned on the front panel for operation:

 Two-line alphanumeric display with 16 characters per line.
 Four keys for the display and entry of values.
Identification label
2 EK220 as a Temperature Conversion Device EK220-T is labelled on the identification label.

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2.2 Display
Basic display structure (with an example):
Prefix Archive Device status Menu
  A W B A c t. V.  Submenu
V m A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 m 3
Both lines in the display are subdivided into fields which are described below.
2.2.1 Line 1 = Labels

The first line is subdivided into five fields of which four are labelled on the front panel.
1. Prefix (Type of computation)
The type of computation identifies so-called "initial values" (also termed "capture values").
These are values which have been formed over a time period (e.g. the adjustable measure-
ment period or one month). Labels:
- max Maximum – highest value within the time range
- min Minimum – lowest value within the time range
- Change – volume within the time range
- Mean – mean within the time range
2. Archive
If an arrow points upwards to the label "Archive", then the displayed value is an archived
value. This was frozen at a defined point in time and cannot be changed.
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3. Device status
Here a maximum of three of the most important items of status information are continually shown.
A flashing character signifies that the corresponding state is still present and the correspond-
ing message is present in the momentary status.
A non-flashing character signifies that the corresponding state is past, but the message in
the status register has not yet been cleared.
Meaning of the letters:
- A "Alarm"
At least one status message has occurred which has resulted in disturbance vol-
umes being counted. Basically, all messages with numbers "1" or "2" represent
alarms (e.g. "Alarm limits for temperature violated"  3.8).
Alarm messages are copied into the status register and are retained here, even after
rectification of the cause of the error, until they are manually cleared.
- W "Warning"
At least one status message has occurred which is valid as a warning.
Basically, all messages with numbers in the range "3" to "8" represent warnings (e.g.
"Warning limits for temperature violated" or "Error on output"  3.8).
Warning messages are copied into the status register and are retained here, even
after rectification of the cause of the error, until they are manually cleared.
- B "Batteries discharged"
The remaining battery service life is less than 3 months.
This display corresponds to Status Message "Batt. low" ( page 52).
- L3 "Certification data log full"
The certification data log is full; some parameters can now only be changed with the
calibration lock open. (CDL, page 16)
This display corresponds to the status message "CDL full", ( page 52).
 - Ifbethe calibration lock is opened with the calibration logbook full, it can only
closed again after clearing the calibration logbook.
- P "Programming mode"
The programming lock (calibration lock) is open.
This display corresponds to Status Message "Calibration lock" ( page 53).
- o "online"
A data transfer via the optical or permanently wired interface is running. In each case
the other interface cannot then be used.
This display corresponds to Status Message "online" ( page 53).
4. Menu
Here is displayed to which list according to Chapter 3 the currently displayed value belongs.
In submenus (indicated by an arrow to the left, see below) its name is displayed which is
identical with the abbreviated designation of the entry point.
5. Submenu
-
›
Arrow to the right
indicates that the displayed value is the entry point of a submenu. This can be
called with the key combination <ENTER>.
-
‹Arrow to the left
indicates that you are located in a submenu which can be quit with the key combi-
nation <ESC>. On pressing <ESC> you are returned to the entry point of the sub-
menu.
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2.2.2 Line 2 = Value with name and unit

In the second line the name, value and (when available) the unit of the data are always
shown.
Example:
V m A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 m 3
2.3 Keypad
Key(s) Designation Effect

Downwards movement within the list:
Down cursor
 From the first value in the list movement is in the direction of the
key
last value or from the last value directly to the first one.
Upwards movement within the list:
Up cursor
 From the last value in the list movement is in the direction of the
key
first value or from the first value directly to the last one.
Movement to the right to a different list:
From the first list movement is in the direction of the last list or
from the last list directly to the first one.
With similar lists (e.g.: Vb and Vm skipping occurs to the appro-
Right cursor priate value, otherwise to the first value.

key
Switchover to the second part of the value for values dis-
played on two lines:
- Counter readings divided into pre- and post-decimal places.
- Date and time (together one value) divided.
Movement to the left to a different list:
From the last list movement is in the direction of the first list or
Left cursor
 from the first list directly to the last one. With similar lists (e.g.:
key
Vb and Vm skipping occurs to the appropriate value, otherwise
to the first value in the adjacent list.
Depends on the value displayed (Data class,  2.3.1)
Activate the entry mode.
 +  Enter
Open the submenu.
Update measurement (by pressing twice).
Return from a submenu to the entry point in the higher level
 +  Escape main menu.
Cancel entry (the value remains unchanged).
Skips to first value in the list
 +  Home / Clear
Updates a value in the entry mode
 +  Help Displays the address (value number) of the value
In the entry mode the keys change their functions, see Chapter 2.3.1.
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2.3.1 Changing values

The methods of entering and changing values differ depending on the value. These are
therefore subdivided into so-called "data classes" (abbreviation: "DC"). Values in the same
data class are treated identically during entry. A prerequisite for an entry is that the lock
assigned to the value is open.
The following data classes (DC) are present in the EK220:
DC Type Entry, change using "ENTER"

1 Display test No change possible.
2 Function Triggers the function by entering "1".
3 Constant No change possible.
4 Measure- The value is updated by pressing <ENTER> twice.
ment
5 Status By pressing <ENTER> short texts for status messages are available.
6 Setable After <ENTER> value initialisation (standard setting) by pressing the
value key combination <CLR> =  +  .
7 Discrete After <ENTER> value change by selection from a list of possible val-
value ues with the keys  and  .
Value initialisation is possible with  +  .
8 Permanent After <ENTER>, setting to any value within the valid range is possible.
value Selection of each individual character to be changed
with  and  and changing with  und  .
Value initialisation is possible with  +  .
9 Archive Branching to the appropriate archive.
heading
11 Combina- Similar to "Permanent value" (see above) but masked entry, i.e. only
tion the character currently being edited is visible, all others are masked
out by a minus sign.
With a closed lock it is opened on entering the correct combination.
With an open lock, the combination is changed by the entry.
12 Counters As "Permanent value" (see above.).
15 Computa- No change possible.
tion counter
16 Initial value No change possible, sometimes branching to a submenu.
17 Archive No change possible.
value
19 Status reg- By pressing <ENTER> short texts for status messages are available.
ister Initialisation (standard setting) by using menu-function <CLR>
If a value is accommodated in a submenu, it cannot be changed independent of its data
class by the keypad, since the key <ENTER> is then used for branching into the submenu.
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2.3.2 Entering "sources"

At a number of points the entry of a "source" is required for parameterisation (e.g. SC.Qb in
the standard volume list, SC.O1 in the output list).
The address of the desired value is entered as the source. It can be found in the tables at
the beginning of each list (Chapter 3.1 ff.). In comparison to the addresses shown there
however, the following supplements must be given:
- Completion of leading zeroes so that a total of four numbers exist in front of the colon.
- If the address includes no underscore "_", then "_0" should be appended.
Example 1:
Source: 2:300 (Address of the standard volume Vb, see table in 3.1)
Enter: 0002:300_0 (Supplements printed in bold)
Example 2:
Source: 6:310_1 (Address of the temperature T, see table in 3.5)
Enter: 0006:310_1 (Supplements printed in bold)
2.3.3 Entry errors

Entry error messages are displayed if incorrect entries are made via the keypad.
Representation: ----x--- with x = Error code according to the following table.
Code Description
1 The archive is empty, no values are available yet.
The archive value cannot be read.
2
The archive has possibly just been opened by the interface for reading out.
4 Parameter cannot be changed (constant).
No authorisation for changing the value.
5
To change the value the appropriate lock must be opened.
Invalid value.
6
Entered value is outside the permissible limits.
Incorrect combination.
7
The entered combination (numerical code) is incorrect and the lock is not opened.
8 Entry not possible due to special setting or configuration.
The entry of the calorific value Ho.b in the energy list is not permitted. Please
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change Ho.b in the Volume corrector list ( 3.6, page 37).
12 The entry of this source (address) is not permitted.
The function can only be executed after the clock ( 3.9, Time) has been set (ini-
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tialised) to its starting value with the key combination  +  .
14 Gas analysis parameters do not match.
Value for the application-specific display is not defined.
20 The value to be displayed can be defined by the user by entering the address. No
value is displayed because this has not yet occurred.
Because the certification data log is full the calibration lock must be opened for
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changing the parameter.
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2.4 Access rights
The EK220 differentiates between four access parties. Each access party has a lock and a
corresponding code. The locks have the order of priority
Calibration lock – Manufacturer's lock4 – Supplier's lock – Customer lock.
The access rights apply both for keypad inputs as well as for accesses via the optical or
electrical (permanently wired) interface. If the lock is locked, all attempts to set values are
answered with an appropriate error message (see Chap. 2.3.2).
Also the reading of values via the interfaces is only possible, for reasons of data protection,
when at least one of the locks is open.
Normally, in addition to the access rights assigned to each individual value, values can also
be changed by the access parties with higher priority. A value, which for example has "S"
("Supplier") as access rights, can also be changed by calibration officials and a value subject
to the customer's lock can also be changed by suppliers.
Each party with write access for a value can also change the access rights (write and read
access for each “lower” party) for this value via interface. Therefore, it is possible for the
specifications to deviate from the access rights specified in the lists in the operating instruc-
tions.
2.4.1 Calibration lock

The calibration lock is used for securing parameters subject to calibration regulations. This
includes all values which affect the volume counting.
The calibration lock is implemented as a pushbutton located within the EK220 housing below
the circuit board cover panel. It can be secured with an adhesive seal.
The parameters protected under calibration regulations are each identified with "C" in the
lists in the functional description.
Depending on the applications, values, which are not included as inputs subject to calibra-
tion regulations, can be placed under the user lock via the WinPADS parameterising soft-
ware, for example to be able to use them as signalling inputs.
The calibration lock is opened by pressing the pushbutton (the symbol "P" flashes in the
display) and is closed again when it is pressed again (symbol "P" goes out). Closure is also
possible by deleting the value "St.PL" ( 3.10) via the keypad or interface. In addition to
this, a time period given in minutes can be set using the "WinPADS" parameterisation soft-
ware, after which the calibration lock automatically closes.
On request (during order procedure) parameters which are normally protected under cali-
bration lock can be protected under a different lock, e.g. supplier’s lock or certification data
log.
2.4.2 Certification data log

With the aid of the "certification data log" according to PTB-A 50.7 ( CDL, chapter 3.8) a
selection of parameters relevant to calibration regulations can be changed also with the
calibration lock closed. Prerequisites for this are:
 The supplier’s lock (see below) must be open.
 At least three entries must be available in the certification data log.
4 The manufacturer's lock is reserved for Elster GmbH and is not described here.
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The according to factory setting affected parameters (e.g. cp value, measurement period,
meter readings) are identified in the lists in chapter 3 with the access right "CDL". By chang-
ing the access rights as described in 2.4 further parameters may be affected or the affected
parameters may only be subject to the calibration lock.
A data row for the value is entered inside the certification data log before and after the
change of the value for each change to such a parameter with the calibration lock closed.
If the certification data log has been written full, it can be cleared with the calibration lock
open using the command ClrPL ( chapter 3.8).
 If the calibration lock is opened with the certification data log full, it can only be closed
again after clearing the certification data log.
The certification data log is activated by default, but can also be deactivated option-
ally (see chapter 3.10; parameter “Addr”). The affected parameters are then subject
to the calibration lock.
2.4.3 Supplier's lock and customer's lock

The supplier's and customer's locks are used for securing all data which is not subject to
calibration regulations, but which should also not be changed without authorisation.
The parameters which are according to factory setting write-protected under the supplier or
customer locks are each identified with "S" or "K" in the lists in the functional description
( 3). All values which are shown with a minus symbol "-" cannot be changed, because
they represent, for example, measurements or constants.
The locks can be opened by entering a code (the "combination"). ( 3.10: St.SL, Cod.S,
St.PL, Cod.C)
2.5 Formation of the list structure
The data display in the EK220 is structured in a tabular form. The individual columns in the
table each contain associated values.
Values identified with S and Arc are submenus or archives which you can view by entering
<ENTER> and leaving again with <ESC>. They each have, subordinate to the main menu,
a dedicated list structure, which is written in the corresponding list ( 3).
The archives are subdivided into a number of data rows (also termed "data records" ). All
values in the same data row are saved ("archived") at the same point in time.
The maximum number of data rows and the number of values in a data row depends on the
relevant archive. Within an archive the number of values and their meaning are the same
for each data row.
Switching to another archive data row occurs with the keys  (for "younger" data rows)
and  (for "older" data rows). After the last data row, the first follows again and vice versa.
Switching to another value within a data row occurs with the keys  and  . After the last
value, the first follows again and vice versa.
A summary of the standard main menu (list structure) is shown on the following pages. By
changing the value Menu (see chapter 3.1 ), a minimum main menu can be selected.
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User list Standard volume Actual volume Pressure

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"Energ." User Std.V. Act.V. Press "Temp."
 Vb  Vb  Vm  p 
Vol. at base cond. Vol. at base cond.
Actual volume Pressure
(pre-dec. places) (post-dec. places)
VmA Qb Qm pMin
Actual vol. adjust. Flow at base cond. Actual flow Lower alarm limit
p VbD VmD pMax
Pressure Disturbance quant. Disturbance quant. Upper alarm limit
T VbT VmT MRL.p
Temperature Total quantity Total quantity Meas. range bottom
z VbA VmA MRU.p
Compressibility fac-
Adjustable counter Adjustable counter Meas. range top
tor
zb VbME VmME p.F
Compressibility fac-
Month end value Month end value Substitute value
tor at base cond.
C Time Time pb
Conversion factor Time of VbME Time of VmME Press. at base cond.
K.F Md.p
K subst. value Pressure mode
VbME Typ.p
Month end value Press. sensor type
Time SNp
Time of VbME Serial no. of sensor
VmME SMenu p coeff. S
Month end value Submenu p coeff.
Time pAdj1
Time of VmME Adjustment val. 1
Menu pAdj2
Dislpay menu Adjustment val. 2
Prog
Accept adjust.
p.atm
Amb. press. fixed
value
p.Mes
Pressure meas
p.Abs
Absolute press.
SMenu Press.2 S
Submenu p-sens. 2
(acc. to Selp2)
p2Mes
Pres. meas p-sens.2
(acc. to Selp2)
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Temperature Conversion Archive Status + Logbook

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"Press" Temp. Conv. Archiv Status "System"
 T  C  ArMo1 Arc  S.Reg S 

Temperature Conversion factor Month archive 1 Status register
TMin K ArMo2 Arc Stat S
Compressibility ra-
Lower alarm limit Month archive 2 Momentary status
tio factor
TMax pbX ArDay Arc Clr
pb for gas analysis
Upper alarm limit Day archive Clear S.Reg
(acc. to Md.K)
MRL.T TbX ArMP Arc Logb. Arc
Meas. range bottom Tb for gas analysis Meas. per. archive Logbook
MRU.T Ho.b MPer AudTr Arc
Calorific value
Meas. range top Meas. period Audit Trail
(acc. to Md.K)
T.F CO2 MP.Re CDL Arc
Certification data log
Substitute value Carbon diox. cont. Rem. time mea. p.
(acc. to CDL  p. 60)
Tb H2 FrMP ClCDL
Hydrogen content Clear cert. data log
T at base cond. Freeze ArMP
(acc. to Md.K) (acc. to CDL  p. 60)
Md.T Rhob
Gas density at base
Temperature Mode cond. (acc. to Md.K)
Typ.T N2
Nitrogen content
Temp. sensor type
(acc. to Md.K)
SNT dr
Density ratio
Serial no. of sensor
(acc. to Md.K)
SMenu T coeff. S SMenu Gas data S
Submenu Gas data
Submenu T coeff.
(acc. to Md.K)
TAdj1 K.F
Adjustment val. 1 Substitute value
TAdj2 Md.K
Adjustment val. 2 K mode
Prog
K mode changeover
Accept adjust. Md.K = 0
T.Mes
Temp. meas. Conv.
C
Conversion factor
Ho.n
Calorific value
K.F
Substitute value
Md.K
K mode
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System Service Inputs

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"Status" System Serv. Inputs "Outp."
 Time  Bat.R  cp.I1 

Date and time Remaining bat. life cp-value Input 1
MdTim Bat.C cp.I2
Daylight sav.: Battery capacity cp-value Input 2
yes/no
MCyc St.SL Md.I2
Measurement cycle
Supplier lock Mode for Input 2
time
MCPul Cod.S St.I2
Measurement cycle
triggered by input Supplier code Status on Input 2
pulse
OCyc St.CL MdMI2
Operating cycle Mode monitoring I2
Customer lock
time
Disp Cod.C SC.I2
Disp. switch-off Source monitoring I2
Customer code
time
Aut.V St.PL L1.I2
Disp. changover
Calibration lock Limit 1 for I2
time
SNo Contr L2.I2
Serial no. device Display contrast Limit 2 for I2
Ta.Rg Adj.T SpI2
Ambient temp. Clock adjust. factor Stat. pointer mon. I2
Vers Save St.I3
Software version Savbe all data Status on Input 3
Chk Clr.A Selp2 MdMI3
Software checksum Clear achives Select p sensor 2 Mode monitoring I3
Clr.V SMenu Amb. temp. S SC.I3
Clear counter Submenu ambient temp. Source monitoring I3
Clr.X Addr L1.I3
Initialise device Addr. user display Limit 1 for I3
Bin.T ... SpI3
Temp. binary value User display Stat. pointer mon. I3
Bin.p SMenu Revisal S SNM
Pressure binary value Submenu Revisal Serial no. gas meter
Binp2 ArCal Arc
Press. 2 binary value Frozen data
Sel.T Frz
Select T sensor Freeze
Sel.p -
Select p sensor Display test
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Outputs Interfaces Energy

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"Inputs" Outp. Ser.IO Energy "User"
 Md.O1  Md.S2  W 
Mode for output 1 Mode interface 2 Energy
SC.O1 DF.S2 P
Source for output 1 Data format interface 2 Power
cp.O1 Bd.S2 WD
cp value output 1 Baud rate interface 2 W disturbance
SpO1 TypS2 W.T
Type interface 2
Status pointer for output 1 W total
(acc. to Md.S2)
Md.O2 BusS2 W.A
Mode for output 2 Bus mode RS485 on / off
W adjustable
(acc. to Md.S2)
SC.O2 Num.T Ho.b
No. of ringing tones before
Source for output 2 Calorific value for W
accept. call (acc. to Md.S2)
cp.O2 M.INI WME
Initialise modem
cp value output 2 Month end value
(acc. to Md.S2)
SpO2 SMenu GSM&SMS S Time
Submenu GSM and SMS
Status pointer for output 2 Time of WME
parameter (acc. to Md.S2)
Md.O3 DProt IDOM Prot S
Submenu IDOM protocol
Mode for output 3
(acc. to Md.S2)
SC.O3 SMenu Modbus Par S
Submenu Modbus parame-
Source for output 3
ter (acc. to Md.S2)
cp.O3 Bd.S1
cp value output 3 Baud rate interface 1
SpO3 CW1.S
Status pointer for output 3 Call window 1 start
Md.O4 CW1.E
Mode for output 4 Call window 1 end
SC.O4 CW2.S
Source for output 4 Call window 2 start
cp.O4 CW2.E
cp value output 4 Call window 2 end
SpO4 CW3.S
Status pointer for output 4 Call window 3 start
CW3.E
Call window 3 end
CW4.S
Call window 4 start
CW4.E
Call window 4 end
CWTst
Test call window
(acc. to Md.S2)
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3 Functional description
The data display is structured in tabular form (list structure) ( 2.5). The individual columns
in the table each contain associated values. The following functional description is orientated
to this list structure.
Here, the following abbreviations are used:
- AD Abbreviated designation
Designation of the value in the display
- Access Write access
Indicates which lock must be opened to change the value ( 2.4.1, 16):
- C = Calibration lock
5
- CDL = Certification data log
- M = Manufacturer's lock
- S = Supplier's lock
- Cu = Customer's lock
- C / S = Calibration lock or supplier's lock, depending on national regulations
In case of verification of device under calibration regulations (e.g.
acc. MID) the write access C must be used.
If the letter is located in brackets, the value can only be changed via the inter-
face and not via the keypad.
- Address Address of the value.
This is required especially for data transmission via the serial interface. The ad-
dress can be displayed by pressing the keys  +  simultaneously.
- DC Data class
The data class shows, amongst other properties, whether and how the value
can be changed. ( 2.3.1)
5 If the device does not have a calibration logbook, then the affected values are subject to the calibration lock.
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3.1 User list
AD Designation / value Unit Access Address DC

Vb Volume at base conditions (pre-decimal places) m3 CDL 2:300_1 12
VmA Vm adjustable m3 S 4:303 12
p Pressure bar - 7:310_1 4
T Temperature °C - 6:310_1 4
z Compressibility factor - 9:310 4
zb Compressibility factor at base conditions C 9:312 8
C Conversion factor - - 5:310 4
K.F K-value, substitute value S 8:311 8
VbME Vb month end value m3 - 7:161 16
Time Date and time of Vb month end value - - 7:165 16
VmME V month end value m3 - 14:161 16
Time Date and time of Vm month end value - - 14:165 16
Menu Selection display menu - S 1:1A1 7
(Legends: see page 22)
With the exception of the first and last value (Vb and Menu), this list is user-specific, i.e. the
user can himself set which values in this list are displayed. Ex-works, these are the above-
mentioned values some of which are also displayed in another list and described in the
corresponding chapters.
The setting of the values to be displayed occurs by using the parameterisation software
WinPADS.
Vb Volume at base conditions (pre-decimal places)
The volume at base conditions computed from the measured "actual volume" is
summed here provided no alarm is present. An alarm is present when any message
with the number "1" or "2" is urgent ( 3.8).
Vb = Vm  C where Vm = Actual volume ( 3.3)
C = Conversion factor ( 3.6)
The post-decimal places of Vb are displayed in the standard volume list ( 3.2).
Vm Actual Volume (Volume at measurement conditions)
p Pressure
T Temperature
Values which are also displayed in another list and described in the corresponding
chapters.
z Compressibility factor
zb Compressibility factor at base conditions
The computation of z and zb occurs according to S-Gerg-88, AGA-8 GC method 1
or 2, AGA-NX19, AGA-NX19 acc. Herning and Wolowsky or compatible with the
AGA-8 DC92, depending on the setting of Md.K. The gas analysis values Ho.b,
CO2, H2 and N2 and Rhob (Md.K = 1) need to be included in the entries for this
( 3.6).
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C Conversion factor
K.F K-value, substitute value
VbME Vb month end value
Time Date and time of Vb month end value
VmME Vm month end value
Time Date and time of Vm month end value
These values are also displayed in other lists and are described in the appropriate
chapters.
Menu Selection display menu
With Menu the complete display structure of the EK220 can be switched between
"complete" and "simple".
Menu = Meaning
1 Complete display structure
2 Only "User" column
3 Complete display structure without “Energy” column
Menu = 1 corresponds to the standard setting which is described in this manual.
With the setting Menu = 2, the display is limited to the column "User" described here.
All other columns cannot be called.
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3.2 Standard volume (volume at base conditions) list

Vb Volume at base conditions (post-decimal places) m3 CDL 2:300_2 12
Qb Flow at base conditions m3/h - 2:310 4
VbD Vb disturbed m3 S 2:301 12
VbT Vb total m3 - 2:302 15
VbA Vb adjustable m3 S 2:303 12
VbME Month-end value m3 - 7:161 16
Time Time of VbME - - 7:165 16
Vb Volume at base conditions (post-decimal places)
The volume at base conditions computed from the measured "actual volume" is
summed here provided no alarm is present.
An alarm is present when any message "1" or "2" is urgent ( 3.8).
Vb = Vm  C where Vm = Actual volume ( 3.3)
C = Conversion factor ( 3.6)
The pre-decimal places of Vb are displayed in the user list ( 3.1).
Qb Flow at base conditions
Momentary flow at base conditions (Volume at base conditions ). In the alarm state
Qb is computed with the substitute values of the disturbed measurements.
VbD Vb disturbed
Here the volume at base conditions is summed while ever an alarm is present, i.e.
a message with the number "1" or "2" is located in any momentary status ( 3.8).
In the alarm state the volume at base conditions is computed with the substitute
values of the disturbed quantities. ( 3.4: p.F, 3.5: T.F)
VbT Vb total
Here the sum of Vb + VbD is always displayed. Entries for Vb or VbD therefore also
have an effect here. No entry for VbT itself can be carried out.
VbA Vb adjustable
Here, as with VbT, the total quantity, i.e. disturbed and undisturbed volumes are
counted. In contrast to VbT, VbA can however be changed manually.
The counter is typically used for tests.
VnME Vn month-end value
VnME saves the current month-end value at the change of month at the day bound-
ary.
Time Time of VnME
Date and time of the saved VnME.
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3.3 Actual volume (volume at measurement conditions) list

Vm Actual volume m3 CDL 4:300 12
Qm Actual flow rate m3/h - 4:310 4
VmD Vm disturbed m3 S 4:301 12
VmT Vm total m3 - 4:302 15
VmA Vm adjustable m3 S 4:303 12
VmME Month-end value m3 - 14:161 16
Time Time of VmME - - 14:165 16
Vm Actual volume (Volume at measurement conditions)
The volume V1 ( 3.8) measured on the input is summed here provided no alarm
is present. An alarm is present when a message "1" or "2" is located in any momen-
tary status ( 3.8 ).
Qm Actual flow rate
Momentary actual flow (actual flow rate).
If the EK220 receives fewer than four pulses per hour on the counter input (terminal
"DE1"), the flow rate is set to "0".
The maximum inaccuracy of the indicated value corresponds to four pulses.
Example: The cp value of the pulse transmitter ( (Legends: see page 22)
cp.I1, page 62) is 0.1 pulses/m3 and the momentary flow rate is 3600 m3/h.
 Pulse frequency = 3600 m3/h  0.1 pulses/m3 = 360 pulses/h
 max. inaccuracy = 4 pulses/h / 360 pulses/h = 1.11 %
VmD Vm disturbed
Here the actual volume is summed while ever an alarm is present, i.e. a message
with the number "1" or "2" is located in any momentary status ( 3.8).
VmT Vm total
Here the sum of Vm + VmD is always displayed. Entries for Vm or VmD therefore
also have an effect here. No entry for VmT itself can be carried out.
VmA Vm adjustable
Here, as with VmT, the total quantity, i.e. disturbed and undisturbed volumes are
counted. In contrast to VmT, VmA can however be changed manually.
This counter is typically set to the same reading as the gas meter in order to be able
to easily detect deviations by comparison of the two counter readings.
VmME Vm month-end value
VmME saves the current month-end value at the change of month at the day bound-
ary.
Time Time of VmME
Date and time of the saved VmME.
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3.4 Pressure list
 The values displayed in this list depend on whether a second pressure sensor
is connected to the EK220 and is activated via Sel.p2 (see Chapter 3.10 ).
 If designed as Temperature Conversion Device only the list as described in

chapter “a” (see below) is displayed. Any other lists are not considered!
a) One or none6 pressure sensor connected to the EK220, Sel.p2 = 0 ("off"):

pMin Lower alarm limit pressure bar C 7:3A8_1 8
pMax Upper alarm limit pressure bar C 7:3A0_1 8
MRL.p Pressure meas. range lower limit bar C 6:224_1 8
MRU.p Pressure meas. range upper limit bar C 6:225_1 8
p.F Pressure substitute value bar S 7:311_1 8
pb Pressure at base conditions bar C 7:312_1 8
Md.p Pressure mode - C 7:317 7
Typ.p Pressure sensor type - C 6:223 8
SNp Serial no. of pressure sensor - C 6:222 8
SMenu p coeff. Submenu pressure coefficients - (C) 12:1C1 8
pAdj1 Adjustment value 1 for pressure bar C/S 6:260_1 8
Prog Accept pressure adjustment - C/S 6:259 2
p.atm Ambient pressure fixed value bar C 6:212_1 8
p.Mes Pressure measurement bar - 6:211_1 4
p.Abs Absolute pressure measurement bar - 6:210_1 4
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b) Two pressure sensors7 connected to the EK220, Sel.p2 = 1 ("CT30"):

pMin Lower alarm limit pressure bar C 7:3A8_1 8
pMax Upper alarm limit pressure bar C 7:3A0_1 8
MRL.p Pressure meas. range lower limit bar C 6:224_1 8
MRU.p Pressure meas. range upper limit bar C 6:225_1 8
p.F Pressure substitute value bar S 7:311_1 8
pb Pressure at base conditions bar C 7:312_1 8
Md.p Pressure mode - C 7:317 7
Typ.p Pressure sensor type - C 6:223 8
SNp Serial no. of pressure sensor - C 6:222 8
SMenu p coeff. Submenu pressure coefficients - (C) 12:1C1 8
Prog Accept pressure adjustment - C/S 6:259 2
p.atm Ambient pressure fixed value bar C 6:212_1 8
p.Mes Pressure measurement bar - 6:211_1 4
p.Abs Absolute pressure measurement bar - 6:210_1 4
SMenu Press. 2 Submenu pressure sensor 2 - (C) 13:1C1 8
p2Mes Pressure 2 measurement bar - 7:211_1 4
The unit of the various pressure displays can vary depending on the device setting. The
setting of the unit takes place via the WinPADS parameterisation software with the aid of
parameter files. To do this the appropriate lock must be open. Possible units are: bar, kPa,
psi and MPa.
Furthermore, representation as overpressure or absolute pressure is possible. Exceptions
here are the adjustment values for the pressure (pAdj1, pAdj2, p2Ad1 and p2Ad2) and the
atmospheric pressure (p.atm) which are always displayed as absolute pressure.
p Pressure
pMin Lower alarm limit pressure8
pMax Upper alarm limit pressure8
p is the pressure which is used for computing the conversion factor ( 3.6) and
hence the volume at base conditions ( 3.2).
If the measured pressure p.Abs (see below) is within the alarm limits pMin and
pMax, it is used as p: p = p.Abs..
 If p.Abs is located outside the alarm limits, the substitute value p.F (see below)
is used: p = p.F. In addition, disturbance quantities are then counted ( 3.2,
3.3) and the message "p Alarm Lim." displayed ( page 50).
7 For EK220 as Volume Conversion Device is only possible to connect two pressure sensors of type CT30!
8 These values are not required when designed as a temperature conversion device!
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 No disturbance quantities are counted when designed as a temperature conver-

sion device, but the substitute value is used: p = p.F
MRL.p Pressure meas. range lower limit 9
MRU.p Pressure meas. range upper limit 9
These details of the measurement range are used to identify the pressure sensor.
They have no effect on the measurements.
p.F Pressure substitute value
If the measured pressure p.Abs is outside the alarm limits pMin and pMax (see be-
low) or the EK220 is operated as a temperature conversion device, p.F is used as
pressure p for correction. p = p.F.
pb Pressure at base conditions
The pressure at base conditions is used for computing the conversion factor ( 3.6)
and hence the volume at base conditions
Md.p Pressure mode
With Md.p = "1" the measured pressure p.Abs (see below) is used for correction,
provided it does not violate the alarm limits.
With Md.p = "0" the fixed value (substitute value) p.F is always used for correction.
No disturbance quantities are counted.
Typ.p Pressure sensor type 9
SNp Serial no. of pressure sensor 9
Identification of the pressure sensor associated with the EK220.
SMenu Submenu pressure coefficients 9
Here, <ENTER> is used to recall the submenu with the coefficients for the pressure
calculation (p.Mes) ( 3.4).
pAdj1 Adjustment value 1 for pressure 9
pAdj2 Adjustment value 2 for pressure 9
Prog Accept pressure adjustment 9
These values are used for the adjustment of the pressure measurement, i.e. for the
internal computation of the equation coefficients for the pressure (see above).
The adjustment takes place in three steps:
1. Apply measurement pressure 1 (= reference value 1) to the pressure sensor and
enter as pAdj1.
enter as pAdj2.
3. Enter Prog = "1" so that the EK220 calculates the equation coefficients.
After applying the measurement pressure, you should either wait about one minute
each time before entering the adjustment or press the key combination ENTER a
number of times during the display of the pressure measurement p.Mes (see below)
until the displayed value is stable.
Approx. 0.4  pMax and approx. 0.9  pMax should be selected as adjustment val-
ues.
9 These values are not required when designed as a Temperature Conversion Device!
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p.atm Ambient pressure fixed value 9

p.Mes Pressure measurement 9
p.Abs Absolute pressure measurement 9
p.Abs is the sum of p.atm and p.Mes: p.Abs = p.atm + p.Mes
For p.atm, when an absolute sensor is used, "0" is entered and the ambient pressure
is entered when a gauge pressure sensor is used.
p.Mes is absolute or gauge depending on the pressure sensor.
If the absolute pressure p.Abs is within the alarm limits pMin and pMax (see above),
then it is used as the pressure p for correction: p = p.Abs.
SMenu Press2 10
Here, <ENTER> is used to recall the submenu for the parameters of the second
pressure sensor ( 3.4.1).
p2Mes Pressure measurement 9
p2Mes is the pressure measured by the second pressure sensor. Depending on the
pressure sensor, p2Mes is displayed as the absolute pressure or overpressure.
3.4.1 Submenu pressure sensor 2 "SMenu Press. 2"

 Only two pressure sensors of type CT30 can be connected!
 This submenu is not applicable when designed as a temperature conversion

device.

p2.LW Lower warning limit pressure 2 bar S 15:150 8
p2.UW Upper warning limit pressure 2 bar S 15:158 8
MdM.W Mode for monitoring pressure 2 - S 15:157 7
MRLp2 Pressure 2 meas. range lower limit bar C 7:224_1 8
MRUp2 Pressure 2 meas. range upper limit bar C 7:225_1 8
Typp2 Pressure sensor 2 type - C 7:223 8
SNp2 Serial no. of pressure sensor 2 - C 7:222 8
E1p2 Coefficient 1 of pressure equation 2 - S 7:280 8
p2Ad1 Adjustment value 1 for pressure 2 bar S 7:260_1 8
p2Ad2 Adjustment value 2 for pressure 2 bar S 7:261_1 8
Prog Accept pressure adjustment 2 - S 7:259 2
p2Mes Pressure 2 measurement bar - 7:211_1 4
p2Abs Absolute pressure 2 measurement bar - 7:210_1 4
10 These values are not required in the performance as temperature conversion device!
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p2.LW Lower warning limit pressure 2

p2.UW Upper warning limit pressure 2
These values are used to monitor the gas pressure p2Mes that is present at the
second pressure sensor. The message "p2-warning limit" is entered in St.7 as soon
as p2Mes exceeds the upper limit value p2.LW or falls below the lower limit value
p2.UW. ( Page 3.4)
Several different results can in turn be programmed for this message, e.g. entry of
the status change in the logbook ( 3.8) or activation of a signal output ( 3.12)
MdM.W Mode for monitoring pressure 2
Mode MdM.W facilitates the activation or deactivation of the monitoring of the gas
pressure p2Mes at the second pressure sensor, taking the entered warning limits
p2.LW and p2.UW into account (see above)
MdM.W = "0": The gas pressure p2Mes is not monitored.
MdM.W = "12": The monitoring of gas pressure p2Mes is performed within pro-
grammed warning limits.
 For reasons that are inherent in the system, further values are offered after entry
of the key combination ENTER, but which are not sensibly applicable here.
MRLp2 Pressure meas. range lower limit

MRUp2 Pressure meas. range upper limit
These details of the measurement range are used to identify the pressure sensor.
They have no effect on the measurements.
Typp2 Pressure sensor type
SNp2 Serial no. of pressure sensor
Identification of the second pressure sensor associated with the EK220.
E1p2 Coefficient 1 of pressure equation 2
The coefficients of the quadratic equation for calculating the pressure p2Mes from
the raw pressure value Binp2 ( 3.10):
p2Mes = E1p2 + E2p2  Binp2 + E3p2  Binp22
To adjust the pressure measurement, the 3 coefficients of the quadratic equation
can either be found by the EK220 itself or calculated and entered by the user.
External to the EK220, the three coefficients can be calculated based on three val-
ues for Binp2 and the corresponding reference values.
When the EK220 determines the coefficients, it uses the value for E3p2 available at
the time of entering Prog (see below) and it calculates the corresponding E1p2 and
E2p2 for this. The standard value for E3p2 is "0".
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p2Ad1 Adjustment value 1 for pressure 2

p2Ad2 Adjustment value 2 for pressure 2
Prog Accept pressure adjustment
These values are used for the adjustment of the pressure measurement, i.e. for the
internal computation of the equation coefficients for the pressure (see above).
enter as p2Ad1.
enter as p2Ad2.
After applying the measurement pressure, you should either wait about one minute
each time before entering the adjustment or press the key combination ENTER a
number of times during the display of the pressure measurement p2Mes (see below)
until the displayed value is stable.
Approx. 0.4  pMax and approx. 0.9  pMax should be selected as adjustment val-
ues.
p2Mes Pressure 2 measurement
p2Abs Absolute pressure 2 measurement
p2Abs is the sum of p.atm and p2Mes: p2Abs = p.atm + p2Mes
For p.atm, when an absolute sensor is used, "0" is entered and the ambient pressure
is entered when a gauge pressure sensor is used.
p2Mes is absolute or gauge depending on the pressure sensor.
3.4.2 Submenu pressure coefficients

 The values shown in this list depend on the set the type of pressure sensor Sel.p (
3.10):
 This submenu is not applicable when designed as a temperature conversion

device.
a) Pressure sensor type CT30, Sel.p = 1 ("CT30"):
Eq1p Coefficient 1 of pressure equation - C/S 6:280 8
Eq1p Coefficient 1 of pressure equation
The coefficients of the quadratic equation for calculating the pressure p.Mes from
the raw pressure value Bin.p ( 3.10):
p.Mes = Eq1p + Eq2p  Bin.p + Eq3p  Bin.p2
To adjust the pressure measurement, the 3 coefficients of the quadratic equation
can either be found by the EK220 itself or calculated and entered by the user.
ues for Bin.p and the corresponding reference values.
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When the EK220 determines the coefficients, it uses the value for Eq3p available at
the time of entering Prog (see below) and it calculates the corresponding Eq1p and
Eq2p for this. The standard value for Eq3p is "0".
b) Pressure sensor type 17002, Sel.p = 4 ("17002"):

a0p1 Coefficient a0 of pressure equation - C/S 6:290_1 8
a1p1 Coefficient a1 of pressure equation - C 6:290_2 8
b0p1 Coefficient b0 of pressure equation - C/S 6:291_1 8
b1p1 Coefficient b1 of pressure equation - C 6:291_2 8
c0p1 Coefficient c0 of pressure equation - C 6:292_1 8
d0p1 Coefficient d0 of pressure equation - C 6:293_1 8
a.Up Coefficient a for pressure main value - C/S 6:272 8
b.Up Coefficient b for pressure main value - C/S 6:273 8
a.RB Coefficient a for pressure auxiliary value - C/S 6:27A 8
b.RB Coefficient b for pressure auxiliary value - C/S 6:27B 8
a0p1 to a3p1 Coefficients a0 to a3 of pressure equation
b0p1 to b3p1 Coefficients b0 to b3 of pressure equation
c0p1 to c3p1 Coefficients c0 to c3 of pressure equation
d0p1 to d3p1 Coefficients d0 to d3 of pressure equation
a.Up Coefficient a for pressure main value
b.Up Coefficient b for pressure main value
a.RB Coefficient a for pressure auxiliary value
b.RB Coefficient b for pressure auxiliary value
The coefficients are used to calculate the pressure pMes from the pressure raw
value Bin.p ( 3.10).
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3.5 Temperature list

T Temperature °C - 6:310_1 4
TMin Lower alarm limit temperature °C C 6:3A8_1 8
TMax Upper alarm limit temperature °C C 6:3A0_1 8
MRL.T Temperature meas. range lower limit °C C 5:224_1 8
MRU.T Temperature meas. range upper limit °C C 5:225_1 8
T.F Temperature substitute value °C S 6:311_1 8
Tb Temperature at base conditions K C 6:312 8
Md.T Temperature mode - C 6:317 7
Typ.T Temp. sensor type - C 5:223 8
SNT Serial number of temperature sensor - C 5:222 8
SMenu T coeff. Submenu temperature coefficients - (C) 11:1C1 8
TAdj1 Adjustment value 1 for temperature °C C/S 5:260_1 8
TAdj2 Adjustment value 2 for temperature °C C/S 5:261_1 8
Prog Accepts temperature adjustment - C/S 5:259 2
T.Mes Temperature measurement °C - 5:210_1 4
The unit of the various temperature displays, except for the standard temperature, can
vary depending on the device setting. The setting of the unit takes place via the WinPADS
parameterisation software with the aid of parameter files. To do this the appropriate lock
must be open. Possible units are:°C, K and °F
T Temperature
TMin Lower alarm limit temperature
TMax Upper alarm limit temperature
T is the temperature which is used for computing the conversion factor ( 3.6) and
hence the volume at base conditions ( 3.1).
If the measured temperature T.Mes (see below) is within the alarm limits TMin and
TMax (see below), it is used as T: T = T.Mes.
If T.Mes is located outside the alarm limits, the substitute value T.F (see below) is
used: T = T.F. In addition, disturbance quantities are then counted ( 3.2, 3.3) and
the message "T Alarm Lim." displayed ( page 50).
MRL.T Temperature meas. range lower limit
MRU.T Temperature meas. range upper limit
These details of the measurement range are used to identify the temp. sensor.
T.F Temperature substitute value
If the measured temperature T.Mes is outside the alarm limits TMin and TMax (see
below), T.F is used as temperature T for correction. T = T.F.
Tb Temperature at base conditions
The temperature at base conditions is used for computing the conversion factor
( 3.6) and hence the volume at base conditions.
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Md.T Temperature mode

With Md.T = "1" the measured temperature T.Mes (see below) is used for correction,
provided it does not violate the alarm limits.
With Md.T = "0" the fixed value (substitute value) T.F is always used for correction. No
disturbance quantities are counted.
Typ.T Temperature sensor type
SNT Serial number of temperature sensor
Identification of the temperature sensor associated with the EK220.
SMenu Submenu temperature coefficients
Here, <ENTER> is used to recall the submenu with the coefficients for the temperature
calculation (T.Mes) ( 3.5).
TAdj1 Adjustment value 1 for temperature
TAdj2 Adjustment value 2 for temperature
Prog Accept temperature adjustment

These values are used for the adjustment of the temperature measurement circuit, i.e. for
the internal computation of the equation coefficients for the temperature (see above).
1. Apply measurement temperature 1 (= reference value 1) on the temperature sensor
and enter as TAdj1.
2. Apply measurement temperature 2 (= reference value 2) on the temperature sensor
and enter as TAdj2.
After applying the measurement temperature, you should either wait about one minute
each time before entering the adjustment or press ENTER number of times during the
display of the temperature measurement T.Mes (see below) until the displayed value is
stable.
To optimise the accuracy, the adjustment values should be located as close as possible
to the measurement range limits MRL.T and MRU.T (e.g. -10°C and +60°C).
T.Mes Temperature measurement

If the measured temperature T.Mes is within the alarm limits TMin and TMax (see below),
then it is used as the temperature T (see above) for correction. T = T.Mes.
3.5.1 Submenu temperature coefficients

Eq1T Coefficient 1 of temperature equation - C/S 5:280 8
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Eq1T Coefficient 1 of temperature equation

The coefficients of the quadratic equation for calculating the temperature T.Mes
from the raw temperature value Bin.T ( 3.10):
T.Mes = Eq1T + Eq2T  Bin.T + Eq3T  Bin.T2
To adjust the temperature measurement circuit, the three coefficients of the quad-
ratic equation can either be found by the EK220 itself or calculated and entered by
the user.
ues for Bin.T and the corresponding reference values.
When the EK220 determines the coefficients, it uses the value for Eq3T set at the
time of entering Prog (see below) and it calculates the corresponding Eq1T and
Eq2T for this.
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3.6 Volume corrector list
The values shown in this list depend on the set computation method Md.K (see below) for
the K-value (gas law deviation factor):
a) Computation according to S-Gerg-88 (Md.K = 1)

C Conversion factor - - 5:310_1 4
K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
pbX Pressure at base conditions for gas analysis input bar S 7:314_1 8
Temperature at base conditions for gas analysis
TbX °C S 6:314_1 8
input
Ho.b Calorific value kWh/m3 S 10:314_1 8
CO2 Carbon dioxide content % S 11:314 8
H2 Hydrogen content % S 12:314 8
Rhob Density gas at base conditions kg/m3 S 13:314_1 8
K.F K-value substitute value - S 8:311_1 8
Md.K K-value mode - CDL 8:317 7
b) Computation according to AGA-NX19 (Md.K = 2)
K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
TbX Temp. at base conditions for gas analysis input °C S 6:314_1 8
N2 Nitrogen content % S 14:314 8
dr Density ratio - S 15:314 8
c) Computation according to AGA 8 Gross characterization method 1 (Md.K = 3)
K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
TbX Temperature at base cond. for gas analysis input °C S 6:314_1 8
d) Computation according to AGA 8 Gross characterization method 2 (Md.K = 4)
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K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
e) Computation according to AGA-NX19 following Herning & Wolowsky (Md.K = 5)
K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
K.F K-value substitute value - S 8:311 8
f) Computation acc. Detailed Characterization, equivalent to AGA-8 DC92 (Md.K= 6)
K K-value - - 8:310_1 4
SMenu Submenu gas data - (S) 16:1C1 8
g) Constant K value (Md.K =0)
The rated operating conditions applying to the various conversion methods are described in
Chapter 4.1.
C Conversion factor
The conversion factor is calculated according to the following formula:
1 p Tb
C   (p, pn:  3.4, T, Tn  3.5, K: see below)
K pb T
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K Compressibility factor ratio (K-value)

The K-value is used for computing the conversion factor (see above). It is calcu-
lated according to the following formula:
z where z = compressibility factor (address 09:310) and

K
zb zb = compressibility factor at base conditions (address 09:312)
The computation of z and zb takes place according to the set computation method,
depending on the setting of Md.K. The gas analysis values Ho.b, CO2, H2 and
Rhob (Md.K = 1), resp. N2 and dr (Md.K = 2, 3 and 4) need to be included in the
entries for this ( 3.6).
If the K-value mode Md.K (see below) is set to "fixed value" (= "0"), K is not com-
puted, but the substitute value K.F (see below) is used instead.
pbX Pressure at base conditions for gas analysis input
TbX Temperature at base conditions for gas analysis input
The base condition described by pbX and TbX is valid for the gas analysis input
(Ho.b, CO2, … dr, see below) only. By contrast, the conversion factor C ( 3.6) and
the volume at base conditions Vb ( 3.2) will be computed using the base condition
described by pb and Tb ( 3.4 resp. 3.5).
Any change of pb or Tb will change pbX resp. TbX to the same value. To get different
values, change pbX or TbX after pb or Tb.
Ho.b Calorific value
CO2 Carbon dioxide content
H2 Hydrogen content (only for Md.K = 1)
Rhob Density gas at base conditions (only for Md.K = 1)
N2 Nitrogen content (only for Md.K = 2 and 4)
dr Density ratio (only for Md.K = 2, 3 and 4)
Depending on the set K-value mode these four gas analysis values must be entered
so that the K-value K can be computed.
For computations according to S-Gerg-88 (Md.K = 1) and AGA-NX19 (Md.K = 2 and
5) only, the range of validity is:
Ho.b 6.0 ...13.0 kWh/m3
CO2 0.0 ...30.0 mol %
H2 0.0 ...10.0 mol % (only for Md.K = 1)
Rhob0.71 ...1.16 kg/m 3
(only for Md.K = 1)
N2 0.0 ...30.0 mol % (only for Md.K = 2)
dr 0.554 ... 0.900 (only for Md.K = 2)
 Furthermore, the following limits must be ensured by the gas supplier:
Methane CH4 50 – 100% Propane C3H8 0 – 5% Ethane C2H6 0 - 20%
Nitrogen N2 0 – 50% Butane C4H10 0 – 1% Pentane C5H12 0 – 0,5%
 The respective new value is determined from the value entered during entry of the
density gas at base conditions Rhob or of the density ratio dr!
K.F K-value substitute value
If the K-value mode Md.K (see below) is set to "fixed value" (= "0"), the constant K.F
is used instead of the calculated K-value K for the computation of the conversion
factor C (see above).
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Md.K K-value mode

With Md.K you can set whether the conversion factor C ( 3.6) and hence the vol-
ume at base conditions Vb ( 3.1) are determined with the calculated K-value or
with the constant K-value, K.F:
Md.K = 0: The fixed value (substitute value) K.F is used.
Md.K = 1: K-value calculated according to S-Gerg-88.
Md.K = 2: K-value calculated according to AGA-NX19.
Md.K = 3: K-value calculated according to AGA 8 gross char. method 1.
Md.K = 4: K-value calculated according to AGA 8 gross char. method 2.
Md.K = 5: K-value calc. acc. to AGA-NX19 following Herning & Wolowsky
Md.K = 6: K-value calc. acc. Detailed Characterization, equivalent to AGA-8 DC 92
3.6.1 Submenu gas data for Detailed Characterization

CH4 Methane content % S 1:330 8
CO2 Carbon Dioxide content % S 11:314 8
C2H6 Ethane content % S 2:330 8
C3H8 Propane content % S 3:330 8
H2O Water content % S 4:330 8
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide content % S 5:330 8
H2 Hydrogen content % S 12:314 8
CO Carbon Monoxide content % S 6:330 8
O2 Oxygen content % S 7:330 8
iC4Hx i-Butane content % S 8:330 8
nC4Hx n-Butane content % S 9:330 8
iC5Hx i-Pentane content % S 10:330 8
nC5Hx n-Pentane content % S 11:330 8
C6H14 Hexane content % S 12:330 8
C7H16 Heptane content % S 13:330 8
C8H18 Octane content % S 14:330 8
C9H20 Nonane content % S 15:330 8
C10Hx Decane content % S 16:330 8
He Helium content % S 17:330 8
Ar Argon content % S 18:330 8
SumGC Total amount of gas analysis values % - 9:35F 4
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CH4 Methane content nC4Hx n-Butane content

N2 Nitrogen content iC5Hx i-Pentane content
CO2 Carbon Dioxide content nC5Hx n-Pentane content
C2H6 Ethane content C6H14 Hexane content
C3H8 Propane content C7H16 Heptane content
H2O Water content C8H18 Octane content
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide content C9H20 Nonane content
H2 Hydrogen content C10Hx Decane content
CO Carbon Monoxide content He Helium content
O2 Oxygen content Ar Argon content
iC4Hx i-Butane content
If the K-value mode is set to Md.K = 6 (Detailed Characterization), these gas anal-
ysis values are to be entered, so that the compressibility K is calculated correctly.
For calculations in accordance with Detailed Characterization (Md.K = 6), the fol-
lowing validity ranges apply:
CH4 45.0 … 100.0 %
N2 0.0 ... 30.0 %
CO2 0.0 ... 30.0 %
C2H6 0.0 … 10.0 %
C3H8 0.0 … 4.0 %
H2O 0.0 … 0.05 %
H2S 0.0 … 0.02 %
H2 0.0 ... 10.0 %
CO 0.0 … 1.0 %
O2 0.0 … 21.0 %
iC4Hx 0.0 … 1.0 %
nC4Hx 0.0 … 1.0 %
iC5Hx 0.0 … 0.3 %
nC5Hx 0.0 … 0.3 %
C6H14 0.0 … 0.2 %
C7H16 0.0 … 0.2 %
C8H18 0.0 … 0.2 %
C9H20 0.0 … 0.2 %
C10Hx 0.0 … 0.2 %
He 0.0 … 0.2 %
Ar 0.0 … 1.0 %
SumGC Total amount of gas analysis values

SumGC gives the sum of all the entered gas analysis values (see above). To calculate the
compressibility K correctly, the sum must be 100%. Otherwise a warning message will be
generated ( 3.8.1).
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3.7 Archive list

ArMo1 Monthly archive 1 - (S) 1:A30 8
ArMo2 Monthly archive 2 - (S) 2:A30 8
ArDay Day archive - (S) 7:A30 8
ArMP Measurement period archive - (S) 3:A30 8
MPer Measurement period Minutes CDL 4:150 8
MP.Re Remaining time of measurement period Minutes - 4:15A 15
FrMP Measurement period archive, freeze - S 3:A50 2
The contents of the archives described here are suitable for processing with the "WinLIS"
evaluation program. The data is allocated there to so-called "device numbers". Within each
"device number" the so-called "channel number", indicating the type of data, is located at
the fifth position from the right (ten thousands position).
Channel Value
number
1 Vb Volume at base conditions (undisturbed)
2 VbT Total volume at base conditions
3 VmT Actual volume (undisturbed)
4 Vm Actual volume (total)
5 C Conversion factor
6 T Gas temperature
7 p Gas pressure
8 K K-value
Examples:
 Device number: 1438004  Channel number = 3  VmT (Actual volume, total)
 Device number: 1479321  Channel number = 7  p (Gas pressure)
ArMo1 Monthly archive 1

Entry point for the first monthly archive in which counter readings and consumption
maxima from the last 24 months are saved.
The day boundary (= month boundary ) "06:00 hrs." can be changed via the serial
interfaces under the address 2:141.
Each archive data row has the following entries:
 ABNo Time Vb VbT VbMP max Time Stat 
To Volume at Totaliser Month's maxi- Time-point Status for
Block number Storage time
"Check" base cond. Vb mum VbMP max VbMP max
 VbDy max Time Stat Vm VmT VmMP max Time 

Month's max- Time-point Status for Actual vol- Month's maxi- Time-point
Totaliser Vm
imum VbDy max VbDy max ume mum VmMP max
 Stat VmDy max Time Stat St.2 St.4 Check 

Status for Month's max- Time-point Status for Status 2 Status 4 To
Checksum "ABNo"
VmMP max imum VmDy max VmDy max (incl. Vb) (incl. Vm)
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ArMo2 Monthly archive 2

Entry point for the second monthly archive in which maxima, minima and some
mean values for Qn, Qb, p, T from the last 24 months are saved.
The day boundary (= month boundary ) "06:00 hrs." can be changed via the serial
interfaces under the address "2:141".
 ABNo Time 
To Block num-
"Check" ber
Storage time
 Qb max Time Stat Qb min Time Stat 

Month's Time-point Status for Month's Time-point Status for
maximum Qb max Qb max minimum Qb min Qb min
 Qm max Time Stat Qm min Time Stat 

Month's Time-point Status for Month's Time-point Status for
maximum Qm max Qm max minimum Qm min Qm min
 p.Mon Ø p.Mon max Time Stat p.Mon min Time Stat

Pressure Month's maxi- Time-point Status for Month's mini- Time-point Status for
mean mum p max p max mum p min p min
 T.Mon Ø T.Mon max Time Stat T.Mon min Time Stat

Temperature Month's maxi- Time-point Status for Month's mini- Time-point Status for
mean mum T max T max mum T min T min
 K.Mon Ø C.Mon Ø St.7 St.6 St.8 St.5 Check 

K-value Status 7 Status 6 Status 8 Status 5 To
C factor mean Checksum "ABNo"
mean (incl. p) (incl. T) (incl. K) (incl. C)
ArMP Measurement period archive

Entry point for the measurement period archive where counter readings and meas-
urements are archived in the cycle of the measurement period MPer.
The archive structure of the measurement period archive is flexible and can be pa-
rameterised with the aid of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software with the sup-
plier's lock open.
 With deviations of the archive structure from standard the read-out data can-
not be used by the software from Elster GmbH for processing.
 Processing of the read-out data by the appropriate software from Elster

GmbH is possible if the archive structure is retained. This means that the set-
tings of which counters and associated counter increments are saved in this
archive are possible with the aid of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software
with the supplier's lock open and the read-out data can be processed.
The archive has approx. 3600 data rows with standard parameterisation, corre-
sponding to a memory depth of about 5 months for a measurement period of 60
minutes.
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Each archive data row has the following entries for standard parameterisation:
 ABNo Time Vb  Vb VbT  VbT Vm 
to
Volume at Counter Totaliser Counter Actual vol-
"Check" Block no. Saving time
base cond. progress Vb progress ume
  Vm VmT  VmT p.MP Ø T.MP Ø K.MP Ø C.MP Ø 

Inv. compr.
Counter Totaliser Counter Pressure Tempera- Conversion
ratio factor
progress Vm progress mean ture mean factor mean
mean
 St.2 St.4 St.7 St.6 St.Sy Er Check 

Status 2 Status 4 Status 7 Status 6 System sta- Triggering to
Checksum "ABNo."
(incl. Vb) (incl. Vm) (incl. p) (incl. T) tus event
The progress of the counters in comparison to the corresponding previous entries

are identified with a "". They are only shown in the display and are not read out via
the interface.
Normally, a flow (consumption) within a measurement period is involved. This only
becomes relevant when an archive line has been entered due to a special event
(e.g. setting of the clock or a counter, appearance of an important status message).
Then the segment "" and the abbreviated designation flash at the displayed coun-
ter progress to indicate this special occurrence to the user.
ArDay Day archive
Entry point for the day archive in which counter readings and measurements are
daily archived. The archive has approx. 600 data rows, corresponding to a memory
depth of approx. 1.5 years.
The structure and content correspond to the measurement period archive ArMP for
standard parameterisation (see above), whereby the means of p, T, K and C now
relate to the day.
MPer Measurement period
With the measurement period that can be set here, all values related to the meas-
urement period are formed. These are: VbMP  ( 3.2), VmMP  ( 3.3), p.MP Ø
( 3.4) , T.MP Ø ( 3.5) as well as values present in the measurement period ar-
chive ArMP (see above).
MPer must be an integer multiple of the operating cycle OCyc ( 3.9) so that the
measurement period values (e.g. VbMP , VbDy , p.MP , T.MP) can be con-
cluded at the correct points in time.
With the default setting for OCyc the following values for MPer are practicable and
usual: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes.
FrMP Measurement period archive, freeze
A data row can be saved in the measurement period archive ArMP (see above) with
this function. Based on the "trigger event" EvTr which is also saved, it can be seen
in the data row whether it was saved automatically due to the expired measurement
period or by triggering of FrMP.
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3.7.1 Find function for checking the archive entries

The measurement period has more than a thousand and a few hundred entries respectively.
In order to be able to display individual values from this amount of data for checking pur-
poses, the device has a find function for archive entries. Values can be sought in the follow-
ing columns:
 Block number
 Date and time
 Counter reading
First, the search occurs by choosing the desired column (block number, date/time or counter
reading) in any archive line. Then pressing the "ENTER" key-combination enables the input
of the desired value in this column. After terminating the input with "ENTER" the display
skips to the archive line containing the entered value. If the entered value does not exist, it
skips to the entry most closely resembling the sought value.
3.7.2 Measurement period archive 2

Measurement period archive 2 is used for saving redundant measurement period archive
data. These are archived at intervals of the measurement period MPer. The structure and
content correspond to the measurement period archive ArMP for standard parameterisation
(see above). The archive structure cannot be changed. The archive has approx. 1000 data
rows which corresponds to a memory depth of approx. 40 days for a measurement period
of 60 minutes.
Measurement period archive 2 is not displayed on the device and can be read out with the
aid of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software.
3.7.3 Flexible archives 1 to 4

The archive structures of these archives are flexible and can be parameterised with the aid
of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software with the supplier's lock open.
 Processing of the read-out data by software from Elster GmbH is not possible!
The flexible archives 1 to 4 are not displayed on the device and can be read out with the aid
of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software.
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3.8 Status list

The values shown in this list depend on the set the functionality of certification data log CDL
(see page 60):
a) Functionality of certification data log active, CDL = 1 ("on"):
S.Reg Status register, total - (S) 1:101 19
Stat Momentary register, total - - 1:100 5
Clr Clear status register - S 4:130 2
Logb. Logbook - (S) 4:A30 8
AudTr Audit trail - (S) 5:A30 8
CDL Certification data log - - 9:A30 8
ClCDL Clear certification data log - C 9:A52 2
b) Functionality of certification data log inactive, CDL = 0 ("off"):
S.Reg Status register, total - (S) 1:101 19
Stat Momentary register, total - - 1:100 5
Clr Clear status register - S 4:130 2
Logb. Logbook - (S) 4:A30 8
AudTr Audit trail - (S) 5:A30 8
S.Reg Status register, total
Stat Momentary register, total
The EK220 supplies two types of status information: Momentary status (also known as
"status") and the status register.
Messages in the momentary status point to current statuses such as for example, er-
rors that are present. When the state is no longer present, the corresponding message
in the momentary status disappears. Manual deletion is not possible.
Alarms, warnings and reports (i.e. messages with numbers in the range from "1" to
"16") are displayed in the momentary statuses.
- In the status register all messages since the last manual clearing are collected. Here,
you can also see what has happened, for example, since the last station inspection. The
messages can be cleared in this list with the command "Clr".
Only alarms and warnings (i.e. messages with numbers in the range from "1" to "8") are
displayed in status registers. Reports are not entered because they identify states which
are not problematical or may even be intended (e.g. "Daylight saving", "Calibration lock
open" or "Data transfer running").
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- S.Reg and Stat initially show all existing messages as numbers. With the entry of <EN-
TER> they can be recalled individually as short texts: First the most important message
(with the lowest number) is displayed. With the keys  and  you can change to the
next, respectively the previous message.
In addition to the short text the display also shows
- in the upper row to the right the associated status register name and
- in the lower row to the left the message number (prefixed with "#"').
You need the status register name and the message number, for example, for entering
a "status pointer" for the outputs (SpO1 ... SpO4, page 69).
All status messages are listed in Chapter 3.8.1 (from page 49).
Deleting messages:
After entering <ENTER> the messages in SReg (not in Stat) can be cleared (acknowl-
edged) singly by pressing the key combination  +  . With the command Clr (see
below) all messages in "SReg" can be cleared simultaneously.
Clr Clear status register
This enables you to clear all the status register contents, i.e. "S.Reg" and its com-
plete submenu: By pressing <ENTER> a “0” appears right justified on the display. By
switching to “1” and finish with <ENTER> all status registers were cleared. If the
alarm or warning states are however still present, they are again directly entered as
messages. The messages in SReg can also be cleared singly: see SReg.
Logb. Logbook (event logbook)
Entry addresses for the logbook in which the last 500 status changes are archived.
 ABNo Time Er Check 
to "Check" Block number Saving time Trigger event Checksum to "ABNo"
AudTr Audit trail (changes logbook)

Entry addresses for the changes logbook (audit trail) in which the last 200 settings
changes (parameterisations) are archived.
 ABNo Time Addr o n 
to "Check" Block number Saving time Address changed val. Old value New value
 St.PL St.ML St.SL St.CL Check 

Calibration lock Manuf. lock Supplier lock Customer lock Checksum to "ABNo"
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CDL Certification data log (Calibration logbook)

With the aid of the "Certification data log" according to PTB-A 50.7 some parame-
ters relevant to calibration regulations can be changed also with the calibration
lock closed (for more information – see chapter 2.4.2 on page 16).
For each change of such a parameter with the calibration lock closed a data row is
entered with the value before and after the change. Additionally, an entry is always
made on opening and closing the calibration lock.
The calibration logbook has 50 data rows. Since the first data row always logs the
closure of the calibration lock and the last data row is always kept free for opening
the calibration lock, a maximum of 48 parameter changes can be entered.
With a logbook which is fully written up the status message "CDL full" is displayed
in the system status ( page 52) and "L" ( page 12) flashes in the display field
"Status". The certification data log can be cleared with the calibration lock open
using the command ClCDL (see below).
 The affected values are subjected to the calibration lock when the calibration log-
book is deactivated. (see Addr, Page 60)
The data rows of the certification data log have the following entries:
 ABNo Time Addr o n 
to "Check" Block number Saving time Address changed val. Old value New value
 St.PL St.ML St.SL St.CL Check 

Calibration lock Manuf. lock Supplier lock Customer lock Checksum to "ABNo"
ClCDL Clear certification data log

This means that all entries in the calibration logbook CDL (see above) can be de-
leted:
After calling by ENTER, an "0" is positioned right-justified in the display. The function
is triggered, i.e. all records are cleared, after switching to "1" (with and terminating
with <ENTER>.
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3.8.1 List of status messages

Code in status Short text Meaning
1 StSy SRSy Restart Restart of the device
1 St.5 SR.5 C-fact.err. Conversion factor cannot be computed
1 St.6 SR.6 T Alarm Lim. Alarm limits for temperature violated
Alarm 11
1 St.7 SR.7 p Alarm Lim. Alarm limits for pressure violated

1 St.8 SR.8 K-val. error Inv. compr. ratio factor cannot be computed
1 St.9 SR.9 z-fact. err. Compressibility factor cannot be computed
2 St.5 SR.5 T Inp. Error No usable input values for temperature
2 St.6 SR.6 p Inp. error No usable input values for pressure
3 StSy SRSy Dat.restore Data has been restored
4 St.1 SR.1 Outp.1 error Error on Output 1
Warning 12
5 St.2 SR.2 I2 Pulse cmp Error during pulse comparison on Input 2

6 St.6 SR.6 T Warn Lim. Warning limits for temperature violated
6 St.7 SR.7 p Warn Lim. Warning limits for pressure violated
6 St.9 SR.9 z Warning Total amount of gas analysis values  100%
7 StSy SRSy Soft. error Software error
8 StSy SRSy Settings e. Setting error
8 St.2 SR.2 I2 Warn.sig. Warning signal on Input I2
8 St.3 SR.3 I3 Warn.sig. Warning signal on Input I3
8 St.7 SR.7 p2 Warn Lim. Warning limits for pressure 2 violated
9 StSy Batt. low Battery service life below limit
10 StSy Repair mode Repair mode switched on
11 StSy Clock n. set Clock not set
12 StSy CDL full Certification data log full
13 StSy online Data transmission running
13 St.2 I2 Rep.sig. Report signal on Input I2
13 St.3 I3 Rep.sig. Report signal on Input I3
14 St.1 Calibration lock Calibration lock open
Report 13
14 St.2 Man.lock o. Manufacturer's lock is open

14 St.3 Supp.lock o. Supplier's lock is open
14 St.4 Cust.lock o. Customer's lock is open
15 StSy Batt.operat. Battery operation
15 St.1 Call Win.1+ Extended call acceptance time window 1
16 StSy Dayl.Sav.Tim The displayed time is summer time
16 St.1 Call Win.1 Call acceptance time window 1 is active
11 Alarm: Instead of the relevant measurement the substitute value is used; quantities are counted in disturbance
quantity counters.
12 Warning: The message is retained in the status register until it is manually deleted.
13 Report: The message is not retained in the status register.
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Restart Restart of the device Message 1 in StSy

The device was started without usable data. Counter readings and archives are empty,
the clock has not been set.
C-fact. err. Conversion factor cannot be computed Message 1 in St.5
The conversion factor C ( 3.6) cannot be computed because the temperature
T ( 3.5) is outside the range or no usable K-value K ( 3.6) is available (cf. message
"K-val. error."). Possibly the temperature sensor is not connected correctly or the sub-
stitute value for the K-value K.F ( 3.6) has the value "0". The conversion factor is set
to "0" and disturbance quantities for Vb are counted in VbD ( 3.2).
With the correct device setting, this message does not occur, because, for example,
when an alarm limit, TMin or TMax ( 3.5), is exceeded, the temperature substitute
value T.F is used.
T Alarm Lim. Alarm limits for temperature violated Message 1 in St.6
The measured gas temperature T.Mes is located outside of the set alarm limits TMin,
TMax ( 3.5).
While ever this message is present in St.6, the substitute temperature T.F ( 3.5) is
used for volume correction and disturbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm
( 3.2, 3.3).
The alarm limits can be changed with the calibration lock open. If they are set to the
same value, they are ignored, i.e. they cannot give rise to any alarm messages nor
disturbance quantities.
p Alarm Lim. Alarm limits for pressure violated Message 1 in St.7
The measured gas pressure p.Abs is located outside of the set alarm limits pMin, pMax
( 3.4).
While ever this message is present in St.7, the substitute pressure p.F ( 3.4) is used
for volume correction and disturbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm ( 3.2,
3.3).
The alarm limits can be changed with the calibration lock open. If they are set to the
same value, they are ignored, i.e. they cannot give rise to any alarm messages nor
disturbance quantities.
K-val. error Inv. compr. ratio factor cannot be computed Message 1 in St.8
The K-value K ( 3.6) cannot be computed because no valid compressibility factor
could be determined. (cf. message "C-fact. err.")
While ever this problem exists, the substitute value K.F is used for the K-value and
disturbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm ( 3.2, 3.3).
z-fact. err. Compressibility factor cannot be computed Message 1 in St.9
At least one of the gas analysis values Ho.b, CO2, H2, Rhob ( 3.6) is located outside
of the permissible range.
While ever this problem exists, the last valid value for each of the affected gas analysis
values is used and disturbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm ( 3.2, 3.3). If a
valid value has not yet been able to be calculated (because the gas analysis has not
till now been correct), the compressibility factor is set to "0". Consequently therefore,
also no K-value can be computed. (See above: message "K-val. error").
T Inp. Error No usable input values for temperature Message 2 in St.5
The signal, Bin.T ( 3.10), measured on the temperature input is outside the valid
range. Perhaps the sensor is not correctly connected.
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In this case the substitute temperature T.F ( 3.5) is used for volume correction and
disturbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm ( 3.2, 3.3).
p Inp. error No usable input values for pressure Message 2 in St.6
The signal, Bin.p ( 3.10 Service list), measured on the pressure input is outside the
valid range. Perhaps the sensor is not correctly connected.
In this case the substitute pressure p.F ( 3.4) is used for volume correction and dis-
turbance quantities are counted for Vb and Vm ( 3.2, 3.3).
Dat. restore Data has been restored Message 3 in StSy
The device was temporarily without any power supply. Possibly during battery replace-
ment, the battery was removed before the new one was connected. Data has been
retrieved from the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
The retrieved counter readings and the clock values are possibly out of date:
If a manual data backup was carried out with the command "Save" before the voltage
failure ( 3.10), the counter readings and clock values correspond to the state at the
time of the data backup.
Without manual data backup, the counter readings and clock values are retrieved with
the state at the end of the last day before the voltage failure.
Outp.1 error Error on Output 1 Message 4 in St.1
The volume pulses to be passed through an output are temporarily saved in a pulse
buffer. The buffer can accommodate 65535 pulses. If the volume to be output is con-
tinuously greater than that which can be output in the form of pulses, the pulse buffer
continually fills and will eventually reach its maximum state. If then further pulses ar-
rive, these can no longer be temporarily saved and are lost. The pulse buffer remains
at its maximum state in this case.
If the pulse buffer drops below the level of 65000 pulses, the message is cleared again.
To rectify the cause of this problem, the cp value of the output ( 3.12, Output list) can
be reduced or the output frequency (address 1:617) increased with an AS-200 Read-
out Device or the WinPADS Parameterization Software.
With a change of the output cp value, the corresponding input buffer is cleared.
I2 Pulse cmp Error during pulse comparison on Input 2 Message 5 in St.2
Input 2 (I2) can be parameterised for monitoring as a pulse or signal input. When used
as a pulse input, the pulses arriving on I2 can, for example, be compared with those
on Input 1. With a deviation which is too large, this message is displayed.
Settings for the pulse comparison can be made with MdMI2, SC.I2, L1.I2, G3.I2 and
SpI2. Further explanation for this:  3.11.
T Warn Lim. Warning limits for temperature violated Message 6 in St.6
The measured temperature T.Mes is located outside of the set warning limits. The
limits can be set with WinPADS. Supplier’s lock must be open.
p Warn Lim. Warning limits for pressure violated Message 6 in St.7
The measured gas pressure p.Mes is located outside of the set warning limits. The
limits can be set with WinPADS. Supplier’s lock must be open.
z Warn Lim. Total amount of gas analysis values  100% Message 6 in St.9
The sum over the gas data (SumGC) in K. Mod = 6 ( 3.6.1) is greater or less than
100%. Thus, no calculation of the K-value is possible.
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Soft. error Software error Message 7 in StSy

This message is used for diagnosis at the factory. If it occurs during operation, contact
Elster GmbH or your local representative.
Settings e. Setting error Message 8 in StSy
On account of the programming that has been carried out, an unusable combination
of settings arose, e.g. a value which cannot be processed in a certain mode.
Detailed information can be called up with special read-out programs via the serial
interface under the address 1:1FA. However, they are coded and can only be inter-
preted by Elster GmbH.
I2 Warn.sig. Warning signal on Input I2 Message 8 in St.2
Input 2 can be parameterised for monitoring as a pulse or signal input. When set as
signalling input, here this message is displayed while ever an active signal is present,
i.e. the terminals are connected through a low resistance. For connection of a contact
for tamper detection, the warning input can also be set such that message "8" is dis-
played here while ever an inactive signal is present, i.e. the terminals are open.
Settings for the message input can be made with MdMI2, SC.I2, L1.I2, G3.I2 and SpI2.
Further explanation for this:  3.11.
I3 Warn.sig. Warning signal on Input I3 Message 8 in St.3
This message is displayed, for example, while ever an active signal is present, i.e. the
terminals are connected through a low resistance. For connection of a contact for tam-
per detection, the warning input can also be set such that this message is displayed
while ever an inactive signal is present, i.e. the terminals are open.
p2 Warn Lim. Warning limits for pressure 2 violated Message 6 in St.7
The measured gas pressure p2Mes is located outside of the set warning limits p2.LW,
p2.UW ( 3.4.1).
Batt. low Battery service life below limit Message 9 in StSy
The calculated remaining battery service life Bat.R ( Service list, Chapter 3.10) has
fallen below the set limit.
The limit can be changed via the serial interface under the address 2:4A1. The stand-
ard setting is 3 months. So long as this message is displayed, the "B" in the display
field "Status" flashes ( 2.2.1).
Repair mode Repair mode switched on Message 10 in StSy
The device is in the repair mode. This is switched on and off with Rep. ( 3.10).
Clock n. set Clock not set Message 11 in StSy
The running accuracy of the internal clock has been optimised in the factory by fre-
quency measurement and a corresponding setting of the adjustment factor Adj.T
( 3.10 Service list). The error message indicates that this has not yet been carried
out.
CDL full Certification data log full Message 12 in StSy
The certification data log is full. Without the calibration lock a change of the parameters
identified with the access "CDL" is only possible again when the content of the certifi-
cation data log is cleared ( ClCDL, page 48). The calibration lock can only be closed
again after clearing the certification data log.
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online Data transmission running Message 13 in StSy

Data is currently being transmitted via one of the two serial interfaces (optical or per-
manently wired).
The data transmission cannot take place over both interfaces simultaneously. While
ever this message is displayed, the "o" in the display field "Status" flashes ( 2.2.1).
I2 Rep.sig. Report signal on Input I2 Message 13 in St.2
Input 2 (I2) can, for example, be used as a time-synchronous input. As long as the
input receives an active signal (i.e. the terminals are connected through low re-
sistance), this message is displayed.
I3 Rep.sig. Report signal on Input 3 Message 13 in St.3
Input 3 (I3) can, for example, be used as a time-synchronous input. As long as the
input receives an active signal (i.e. the terminals are connected through low re-
sistance), this message is displayed.
With special parameterization for the connection an FE230 Function Expansion, this
message means "Data transmission running via FE230".
Calibration lock Calibration lock open Message 14 in St.1
For protection against unauthorised parameterization or reading out via a serial inter-
face, the EK220 has a total of four locks in the following order of priority: Calibration,
manufacturer's, supplier's and customer's locks.
The calibration lock can be opened and closed using a sealable pushbutton which is
located inside the device ( 5.9.1). Closure is also possible by deleting the value
"St.PL" ( 3.10) via the keypad or interface. While ever this message is displayed in
St.1, the "P" in the display field "Status" flashes ( 2.2.1).
Man.lock o. Manufacturer's lock is open Message 14 in St.2
face, the EK220 has a total of four locks: Calibration, manufacturer's, supplier's and
customer's locks.
The manufacturer's lock is normally only opened for special applications by Elster
GmbH staff and includes access for changing all values not subject to official calibra-
tion. It can only be opened and closed via a serial interface with an AS-200 Read-out
Device or the WinPADS Parameterization Software.
Supp.lock o. Supplier's lock is open Message 14 in St.3
customer's locks.
The supplier's lock is normally used by gas suppliers. It gives access for changing
various values which are not subject to official calibration. The relevant values are
identified in the lists ( 3) with an "S".
The supplier's lock can be opened and closed with "Cod.S" and "St.SL" ( 3.10).
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Cust.lock o. Customer's lock is open Message 14 in St.4

customer's locks.
The customer's lock is normally used by gas customers. It gives access for changing
some values which are not subject to official calibration. The relevant values are iden-
tified in the lists ( 3) with a "Cu".
The customer's lock can be opened and closed with "Cod.C" and "St.CL" ( 3.10 ).
Batt. operat. Battery operation Message 15 in StSy
This message is always displayed when the device is being supplied by its internal
batteries, i.e. not by an external power supply.
Call Win.1+ Extended call acceptance time window 1 Message 15 in St.1
This message is needed for the operation of an FE230 Function Expansion to switch
on the FE230 power supply via an output terminal set as a status output.
The message largely corresponds to the message Call Win.1 (see below). If a data
transmission is still running at the end of Call acceptance window 1, the message Call
Win.1+ remains however entered until the data transmission has finished.
Dayl.Sav.Tim The displayed time is summer time Message 16 in StSy
In the system list ( 3.9) you can set under MdTim whether the EK220 carries out
automatic daylight saving switchover or not.
Call Win.1 Call acceptance time window 1 is active Message 16 in St.1
The EK220 provides four time windows within which a modem connected to the serial
interface accepts calls for data interrogation. Outside of these time windows calls are
ignored, so that, for example, a person located in the station can be called via a tele-
phone connected to the same telephone line.
The messages indicates that the responsible time window ( 3.13, Interface list) is.
3.8.2 Status register addresses

To read out the status information via the interface or to accept it into the user list
( page 23), its addresses are needed (cf. table on page 49):
AD * Description Address AD * Description Address
Stat Total momentary status 1:100 SReg Total status register 1:101
StSy System momentary status 2:100 SRSy System status register 2:101
St.1 Momentary status 1 1:110 SR.1 Status register 1 1:111
* "AD" = Abbreviated designation (value designation on the display)
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3.9 System list

Time Date and time - S 1:400 12
MdTim Daylight saving: yes / no - S 1:407 7
MCyc Measurement cycle time Seconds C 1:1F0 8
MCPul Measurement cycle triggered by input pulse - C 1:1FB_2 7
OCyc Operating cycle time Seconds S 1:1F1 8
Disp Time before display switches off Minutes S 2:1A0 8
Aut.V Time to changeover to standard display Minutes C 1:1A0 8
SNo Serial number of device - C 1:180 8
Ta.Rg Ambient temperature range - C 3:424 8
Vers Software version number - - 2:190 3
Chk Software checksum - - 2:191 4
Time Date and time
The date and time are displayed separately. When moving to the right within the list
structure, the date is displayed after the time. When moving to the left, only the time
is displayed.
After pressing the key combination ENTER for entry (set clock), the date and time
are displayed together (initially without seconds). The input mark (cursor) is located
on the right-hand display position, then after pressing  again, the complete value
is moved to the left so that the seconds can also be changed.
The time is updated in synchronism with the operating cycle OCyc (see below) or
after key operation.
MdTim Daylight saving
"off" = Automatic changeover between summer and winter time OFF.
"auto" = Automatic changeover between summer and winter time:
Summer time begins on the last Sunday in March at 2:00 hrs. and
ends on the last Sunday in October at 2:00 hrs.
"manually" = Switchover at set times
The start and finish of daylight saving is set manually under the ad-
dresses 1:4A0 and 1:4A8. The times must be set each year.
MCyc Measurement cycle time
Measurements (e.g. pressure, temperature), computed values (e.g. K-value, con-
version factor) and counter readings are updated on this cycle.
To ensure all functions, MCyc must only be set to integer factors of 60 seconds, e.g.
5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 seconds. In addition MCyc must be an integer factor of OCyc
(see below). Entries of values not satisfying these conditions are, where possible,
corrected automatically. If the EK220 does not find any suitable value during the
correction attempt, it rejects the entry with error message "6". ( 2.3.2)
In applications subject to official calibration EN 12405 MCyc must be less than or
equal to 30 seconds.
The standard setting is 30 seconds.
With settings less than 30 seconds the battery service life is reduced. ( B-2)
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MCPul Measurement cycle triggered by input pulse

MCPul defines whether measurements and counter readings are acquired on the
same interval as the measurement cycle time (see above) or with each counter im-
pulse on Input 1:
"0" = Measurement at the intervals of the measurement cycle time MCyc
"1" = Measurement only for a counting pulse on Input 1 (DE1):
If more than one input pulse is counted on Input 1 (DE1) during a measurement
cycle MCyc (see above), then the next measurement occurs after the current
measurement cycle has expired.
OCyc Operating cycle time
The time and all values which relate to a time interval (e.g. measurement period, 1
day, 1 month) are updated on this cycle. The latter includes in particular all values
for which a type of computation is displayed ( 2.2.1).
OCyc must only be set to values which are integer factors or multiples of 60 seconds
and which are also integer multiples of MCyc (see above). Entries of other values
are, where possible, corrected automatically. If the EK220 does not find any suitable
value during the correction attempt, it rejects the entry with error message "6".
( 2.3.2) In addition, OCyc must be an integer factor of the measurement period
MPer ( 3.7) so that the measurement period values can be concluded at the cor-
rect points in time. The standard setting is 300 seconds (= 5 minutes).
With settings less than 300 seconds the battery service life is reduced. ( B-2)
Disp Time before display switches off
In order to conserve the batteries the display switches off after key operation once
the set time has expired.
The setting "0" signifies that the display is always switched on.
With settings of "0" or greater than 10 minutes, the battery service life is reduced.
Ta.Rg Ambient temperature range
The permissible ambient temperature for the EK220 in operation subject to calibra-
tion regulations.
Aut.V Time to changeover to standard display
The display automatically changes over to the standard display once the time set
here has expired without any key operation.
The setting "0" signifies that the display is not switched over. In applications subject
to official calibration this setting is not however permissible.
The standard setting is 1 minute.
The number of the display column, to the first value of which switching takes place,
can be set via the interface under address "1:01F2". The standard setting is "1", i.e.
switching takes place to the standard volume column ( 3.2) with the first value Vn.
SNo Serial number
The serial number of the Volume Conversion Device (same number as on the iden-
tification label).
Vers Software version number
Chk Software checksum
Version number and checksum provide clear identification of the software imple-
mented in the EK220.
By pressing the key combination <ENTER> (  +  ) during the display of Vers,
the size (number of entries) of the measurement period archive ArMP ( 3.7) can
be called. Return to Vers is with the key combination <ESC> (  +  ).
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3.10 Service list

Bat.R Remaining battery service life Months - 2:404 15
Bat.C Battery capacity Ah S 1:1F3 8
St.SL Supplier's lock: Status / close - S 3:170 7
Cod.S Supplier's combination, enter / change - S 3:171 11
St.CL Customer's lock: Status / close - Cu 4:170 7
Cod.C Customer's combination, enter / change - or - Cu 4:171 11
St.PL Calibration lock: Status / close - C 1:170 7
Contr Display contrast - S 1:1F6 8
Adj.T Clock adjustment factor - C 1:452 8
Save Save all data - S 1:131 2
Clr.A Clear measurement archives - CDL 1:8FD 8
Clr.V Clear counters (incl. archive) - C 2:130 2
Clr.X Initialise device - C 1:130 2
Bin.T Temperature binary value - - 5:227 4
Bin.p Pressure binary value - - 6:227 4
Bin2p Pressure 2 binary value - - 7:227 4
Sel.T Temperature sensor selection - C 5:239 7
Sel.p Pressure sensor selection - C 6:239 7
Selp2 Pressure sensor 2 selection - C 7:239 7
SMenu Submenu ambiant temperature - (C) 14:1C1 8
Amb.temp.
Addr Address for user display - S 14:1C2 21
... User display (value under address "Addr") ... ... ... ...
SMenu Re- Submenu Revisal - (C) 15:1C1 8
visal
ArCal Frozen values - (S) 6:A30 8
Frz. Freeze - S 6:A50 2
- Display test - - 1:1F7 1
Bat.R Remaining battery service life
The calculation of the remaining battery service life occurs in dependence of the
consumed capacity (which is measured) and a consumption expected for the future.
Therefore, for applications with high current consumption the remaining battery ser-
vice life may reduce quicker than stated by the figure for the remaining service life!
If Bat.R is less than 3 months, "Batt. low" ( page 52) is displayed in the system
status and "B" flashes in the display status field ( 2.2.1).
Recalculation of the remaining battery service life is carried out automatically after
the entry of a new battery capacity Bat.C (see below).
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The settings of the measurement cycle MCyc ( 3.9), operating cycle OCyc
( 3.9), input mode Md.I1 ( 3.11) and display switch-off Disp ( 3.9) are taken
into account during the computation of the remaining battery service life. Future op-
erating conditions, e.g. changing the settings, duration of readouts or frequency of
key operations cannot be foreseen however. For data readouts, a mean future du-
ration of 15 minutes per month is estimate.
To increase the service life two batteries instead of one can be used. In this case
double the value (e.g. 26.0 Ah) must be entered for Bat.C (see below) after inserting
the batteries.
Bat.C Battery capacity
Here, the original capacity and not the residual capacity of the batteries last used is
displayed. After a battery replacement the capacity of the battery used must be en-
tered here so that recalculation of the remaining battery service life is initiated.
The capacity to be entered don’t correspond to the capacity quoted by the battery
manufacturer because the capacity depends on the application conditions such as
ambient temperature and the device current consumption.
With the use of the size "D" battery obtainable from Elster GmbH, the value 13.0 Ah
should be entered for Bat.C and 26.0 Ah when two cells are used.
Contr Display contrast
Setting the contrast of the display. Changes only become effective after confirmation
of entry with <ENTER>. Valid range: 0 bis 255.
 For changes to the contrast "Contr" greater than the standard value of 100,
the device display does not display any more digits!
In this case, the value must be reset using the WinPADS software.
St.SL Supplier's lock (status / close)
Cod.S Supplier's combination (enter / change)
St.CL Customer's lock (status / close)
Cod.C Customer's combination (enter / change)
Basic principle of operation of lock and combination:  2.4.3.
Open lock: Enter the correct combination (numerical code)
Close lock: Clear St.SL resp. St.CL. (  +  in the entry mode,
 2.3.1, Data Class 6).
Change combination: Entry of a new combination (code) with lock open.
(irrespective of the above mentioned access rights)
The individual characters of the combination code in hexadecimal notation, i.e. they
take on values from 0 to 9 and from A to F. "A" follows "9" and "F" is followed again
by "0", i.e. the key  changes "9" to "A" and "F" to "0".
St.PL Calibration lock (status / close)
Basic principle of operation of the calibration lock:  2.4.1.
Opening the calibration lock: Only with the sealed pushbutton ( 5.9.1).
Closing the calibration lock: Either by pressing the pushbutton again or by clearing
St.PL via the interface or keypad (  +  in the entry mode,  2.3.1).
Adj.T Clock adjustment factor
Adj.T is the deviation of the running accuracy of the clock at room temperature in
per mil (10-3). The EK220 uses Adj.T to optimise the running accuracy of the clock.
The adjustment of the clock is carried out in the factory.
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Save Save all data

This function should be executed before any battery replacement in order to save
the counter readings, date and time in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
Clr.A Clear measurement archives
All measurement archives (not log book and changes log book "audit trail") are
cleared. This function is particularly practicable after the measuring point of the
EK220 is changed.
In order that the archives are not unintentionally deleted, the following safety mech-
anism is integrated: To clear the archives the EK220 serial number (found on the
name-plate of the device) must be entered.
Clr.V Clear counters (incl. archive)
All the counter readings and archives are cleared.
Clr.X Initialise device
All data (counter readings, archives and settings) are cleared.
 This action restarts the device, including deleting the calibration val-
ues and the serial number. The device can no longer be operated with-
out re-adjustment! That’s why this function may only be carried out by
a suitably trained service personnel!
To ensure that this function cannot be executed with the calibration lock open, the
following safety mechanism is included: Clr.X can only be executed after the clock
( 3.9, Time) has been set (initialised) to its starting value with the key combina-
tion  +  . Otherwise, an attempt to execute Clr.X results in the error message
"13" appearing in the display.
Bin.T Temperature binary value
Bin.p Pressure binary value
Bin2p Pressure 2 binary value
These are the raw values measured directly on the respective input and which are
converted to the corresponding measurement quantities with the adjustments made
( 3.4, 3.5).
Sel.T Temperature sensor selection
With this value the EK220 is informed of which temperature sensor is installed:
0: No temperature sensor
1: Pt500
2: Pt100
3: Pt1000
4 to 6: No function.
On changing this value the designation of the temperature sensor Typ.T ( 3.5) is
appropriately changed automatically.
Sel.p Pressure sensor selection
With this value the EK220 is informed of which pressure sensor is installed:
0: No pressure sensor
1: CT30
4: 17002 2, 3, 5 and 6: no function
On changing this value the designation of the pressure sensor type ( 3.4) is ap-
propriately changed automatically.
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Sel2p Pressure sensor 2 selection

With this value the EK220 is informed of which second pressure sensor is installed:
0: No pressure sensor
1: CT30
2 to 6: no function
On changing this value the designation of the pressure sensor type ( 3.4) is ap-
propriately changed automatically.
SMenu Amb. temp.
With <ENTER> the submenu for the parameters for the determination and display
of the ambient temperature is called here.
Addr Address for user display
... User display (value under the address "Addr")
The address of any value can be entered under Addr to read it in the display point
below it (shown here with "...").
The address 9:A51 is programmed to the default value CDL for the activation or
deactivation of the calibration logbook function.
CDL = "0" = "off" : The certification data log function is deactivated.
CDL = "1" = "on" : The certification data log function is activated.
The affected parameters are subjected to the calibration lock and the display list is
reduced ( 3.10) when the calibration logbook is deactivated
SMenu Revisal
With <ENTER> the submenu for the parameters for the checking measurement are
called here.
ArCal Frozen values
Frz. Freeze
ArCal is the entry address for the calibration archive which contains the two last
manually frozen data rows with measurements. Freezing is carried out with Frz. (see
below).
The calibration archive is especially intended for operating points checks.
Each archive data row has the following entries, whereby the abbreviated designa-
tions for the counter progress values ("...") normally flash:
 ABNo Time Vb  Vb Vm  Vm 
Block num- Volume at Counter Actual vol- Counter pro-
to "Check" Saving time
ber base cond. progress ume gress
 VbRp  VbRp VmRp  VmRp p T 

Repair Counter Repair Counter
Pressure Temperature
counter progress counter progress
 K C Qb Qm Check 
Inv. compr. Conversion Flow at
Actual flow Checksum to "ABNo"
ratio factor factor base cond.
- Display test
The display flashes to test all segments.
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3.10.1 Submenu ambient temperature “SMenu Amb. temp.”

Ta Ambient temperature °C - 3:410_1 4
BinTa Ambient temperature binary value - - 3:427 4
Eq1Ta Coefficient 1 of temperature equation - C 3:480 8
PrgTa Accepts ambient temperature adjustment - C 3:459 2
TaAdj Adjustment value for ambient temperature °C C 3:460_1 8
Ta Ambient temperature
Ta is the ambient temperature in the immediate vicinity of the circuit board.
BinTa Ambient temperature binary value
This is the directly measured raw value which is converted by means of the adjust-
ments made (see below) for the measurement quantity.
Eq1Ta Coefficient 1 of temperature equation
The coefficients of the quadratic equation for calculating the ambient temperature
Ta from the raw temperature value Bin.Ta.
PrgTa Accepts ambient temperature adjustment
TaAdj Adjustment value for ambient temperature
These values are used for the adjustment of the ambient temperature measurement
circuit.
3.10.2 Submenu revisal “SMenu Revisal”

WRp Repair counter W kWh S 1:305 12
VbRp Repair counter Vb m3 S 2:305 12
VmRp Repair counter Vm m3 S 4:305 12
Rep. Repair mode on / off - C 1:173 7
WRp Repair counter W
VbRp Repair counter Vb
VmRp Repair counter Vm
Rep. Repair mode on / off
The repair mode is switched by entering "1" for Rep. In the repair mode all the coun-
ters located in the actual volume, standard volume and energy lists are stopped and
all the measured quantities are counted in WRp, VbRp and VmRp.
The repair mode is switched off again, thereby returning to the normal operating
mode, by entering "0" for Rep.
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3.11 Input list

cp.I1 cp value for Input 1 1/m3 CDL 1:253 8
cp.I2 cp value for Input 2 1/m3 S 2:253 8
Md.I2 Mode for Input 2 - S 2:207 7
St.I2 Status on Input 2 - - 2:228 4
MdMI2 Mode for monitoring Input 2. - S 11:157 7
SC.I2 Source for monitoring Input 2. - S 11:154 8
L1.I2 Limit 1 for monitoring Input 2. - S 11:150 8
SpI2 Status pointer for monitoring Input 2. - S 11:153 8
St.I3 Status on Input 3 - - 3:228 4
MdMI3 Mode for monitoring Input 3. - S 12:157 7
SC.I3 Source for monitoring Input 3. - S 12:154 8
SpI3 Status pointer for monitoring Input 3. - S 12:153 8
SNM Serial number of gas meter - S 1:222 8
cp.I1 cp value Input 1
Pulse constant (parameter of the connected gas meter) for conversion of the pulses
counted on Input 1 into the volume counter V1 (see below); the increase in volume
is directly accepted into the total actual volume VmT ( 3.3).
cp.I1 indicates how many pulses correspond to the volume 1 m3.
cp.I2 cp value Input 2
If Input 2 is set as a counting input (Md.I2 = 1, see below), the pulse constant must
be entered here which is used for the conversion of the pulses to the volume V2
(see below).
cp.I2 is not subject to the calibration lock because it has no influence on Vm or Vb.
Input 2 can only be used for pulse comparison with Input 1 ( MdMI2, see below).
If Input 2 is set as a status input (Md.I2 = 2, see below), cp.I2 has no significance.
Md.I2 Mode for Input 2
The application of Input 2 (I2) can be defined here.
0: Switched off (input is not used).
1: Counting input.
2: Status input.
When the input is used as a counting input, the EK220 can, for example, be param-
eterised such that it carries out a pulse comparison of Inputs 1 and 2 and signals
impermissibly large deviations.
With the setting "status input" the EK220 can, for example, signal attempts at tam-
pering on a pulse generator of the gas meter, provided the meter also supports this.
After setting Md.I2 the function on Input 2 is particularly defined with MdMI2 (see
below).
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St.I2 Status on Input 2

If Md.I2 = "2" (see above), the status of Input 2 is displayed here:
St.I2 = 0: Input signal is inactive (no signalling).
St.I2 = 1: Input signal is active (signalling).
MdMI2 Mode for monitoring I2
SC.I2 Source for monitoring I2
L1.I2 Limit 1 I2
L2.I2 Limit 2 I2
SpI2 Status pointer for monitoring I2
 For MdMI2 only enter one of the values described here: "2", "3", "5" or "17".
Depending on the system and after entering the key combination ENTER, other
values are offered which are however not meaningfully applicable here.
Depending on the application of Input 2 as counting or status input (see above:

Md.I2), the following functions can be realised by setting these values:
If Input 2 is a counting input, the function "pulse comparison" can be set.
If Input 2 is a status input, the functions "active warning input", "inactive warning
input", "active reporting input", "inactive reporting input" and "time-synchronous in-
put" can be set.
"Warning input" signifies that the status message "I2 Warn.sig." is affected. This is
entered in the momentary status St.2 and in the status register SR.2.
"Reporting input" signifies that the status message "I2 Rep.sig." is affected. This is
only entered in the momentary status St.2 and not in the status register.
"Active": A signal arises when the input terminals are short-circuited (switch to
switching point "on",  B-4).
"Inactive": A signal arises when the input terminals are parted (switch to switching
point "off",  B-4).
Programming takes place according to the following table:
I2 is a counting input (Md.I2 = "1")
- Pulse comparison on Inputs 1 and 2
Value Setting Comment
Md.I2 1 Input mode "counting input"
MdMI2 17 Monitoring mode "pulse comparison"
SC.I2 01:226_0 = "PulI1" Address of pulse counter for Input 1
L1.I2 4 Maximum number of disturbance pulses
L2.I2 1000 Pulse windows per disturbance pulse
SpI2 0.05_02:1.1 = I2 Pulse cmp Pointer to message "5" in status 2
With this setting the pulses counted on Inputs 1 and 2 are compared:
If the pulse counters on Input 1 and Input 2 differ by more than 4 pulses (= L2.I2) in
4000 pulses (= L1.I2  L2.I2), the message "I2 Pulse cmp" is displayed in the status
Stat.
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I2 is a status input (Md.I2 = "2")

- Input 2 is an active warning input (input for warning signal):
Md.I2 2 Input mode "status input"
MdMI2 2 Monitoring mode: "Signal when SC.I2  L1.I2"
SC.I2 02:228_0 = "St.I2" Status on Input 2
L1.I2 1 Comparative value
L2.I2 - (Not used here)
SpI2 0.08_02:1.1 = I2 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "8" in status 2 (warning)
- Input 2 is an inactive warning input (e.g. tamper detection):
MdMI2 3 Monitoring mode: "Signal when SC.I2 < L1.I2"
SpI2 0.08_02:1.1 = I2 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "8" in status 2 (warning)
- Input 2 is an active reporting input (input for report signal):
SpI2 0.13_02:1.1 = I2 Rep.sig. Pointer to message "13" in status 2 (report)
- Input 2 is an inactive reporting input (input for report signal):
- Input 2 is time-synchronised input:
MdMI2 5 Monitoring mode: "Time-synchronised input"
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Time synchronisation can occur under the following conditions:

- There must be a pulse on the input within one minute before or after a full hour. The
deciding factor is the time in the EK220.
- Only one synchronisation per hour can occur.
St.I3 Status on Input 3
Here the status of Input 3 is displayed which is used as status input:
St.I3 = 0: Input signal is inactive
(terminals open or voltage > 3V)
St.I3 = 1: Input signal is active
(terminals connected through low resistance or voltage < 0.8V)
MdMI3 Mode for monitoring I3
Qu.I3 Source for monitoring I3
L1.I3 Limit 1 I3
SpI3 Status pointer for monitoring I3
By setting these values the following functions can be realised for Input 3 (Input 3 is
only used as status input):
- Input 3 is an active warning input (input for warning signal):
SpI3 0.08_03:1.1 = I3 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "8" in status 3
- Input 3 is an inactive warning input (e.g. tamper detection):

SpI3 0.08_03:1.1 = I3 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "8" in status 3
- Input 3 is an active reporting input (input for report signal):

SpI3 0.13_03:1.1 = I3 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "13" in status 3 (report)
This setting is also established by loading a special parameter file for the connection of an
FE230 Function Expansion.
- Input 3 is an inactive reporting input (input for report signal):
SpI3 0.13_03:1.1 = I3 Warn.sig. Pointer to message "13" in status 3 (report)
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- Input 3 is time-synchronised input:

MdMI3 5 Monitoring mode: "Time-synchronised input"
SpI3 0.13_03:1.1 = I3 Rep.sig. Pointer to message "13" in status 3
Time synchronisation: See "Input 2 is time-synchronised input" (page 64).
SNM Serial number of gas meter
The serial number of the gas meter connected to the counting input I1.
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3.12 Output list

Md.O1 Mode for Output 1 - S 1:605 7
SC.O1 Source for Output 1 - S 1:606 21
cp.O1 Cp value for Output 1 1/m3 S 1:611 8
SpO1 Status pointer for Output 1 - S 1:607 8
The function of the outputs can be set with the values described here. The ex-works stand-
ard setting is:
- Output 1: Pulse output VbT (total volume at base conditions), 1 pulse per m3;
changes to the settings only possible with open supplier's lock.
- Output 2: Pulse output VmT (total actual volume), 1 pulse per m3;
- Output 3: Status output alarm or warning, logic active;
Changes to the settings only possible with open supplier's lock.
- Output 4: Pulse output VbT (total volume at base conditions), 1 pulse per m3;
With the aid of the WinPADS Parameterisation Software the access rights ( 2.4) men-
tioned here can be changed for each output with an appropriately open lock. In this respect
there are the following alternatives:
- Changes to the settings only possible subject to the calibration lock.
- Changes to the settings possible subject to the supplier's and calibration locks.
- Changes to the settings possible subject to the customer's, supplier's and calibration locks.
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Md.O1 ... Md.O4 Mode for Outputs 1...4

The four signal outputs of the EK220 can be set for various functions. The basic function
is defined with the mode Md.O... Depending on this, the source (SC.O..., see below),
the cp value (cp.O..., see below) or the status pointer (SpO..., see below) must also be
parameterised, where necessary, for the relevant output.
In the following table, apart from the setting possibilities for Md.O... it is shown for each
setting whether SC.O..., cp.O... or SpO... must be parameterised.
To program:
Md.O.. Meaning
SC.O... cp.O... SpO...
Output switched off (transistor blocking, "switch
off - - -
open")
pulse+ Volume pulse output, logic active Yes Yes -
Status output, logic active (signalling active => out-
status+ - - Yes
put switched on)
time sync+ Time-synchronised output, logic active Yes - -
Output switched on (transistor conducting, "switch
on - - -
closed")
pulse- Volume pulse output, logic inactive Yes Yes -
Status output, logic inactive (signalling active => out-
status- - - Yes
put switched off)
time sync.- Time-synchronised output, logic inactive Yes - -
Event output, logic active, time limited
event+ - - Yes
(message active => output switched on)
Event output, logic inactive, time limited
event- - - Yes
(message active => output switched off)
cont.pulse Continuous pulse (for test purposes) - - -
SC.O1 ... SC.O4 Source for Outputs 1...4

These values are only of significance if the mode Md.O... of the same output is set
to "1", “5” (volume pulse output), "3" or “7” (time-synchronised output). Depending
on this, the following settings for SC.O are practicable:
- for modes "1" and “5” (volume pulse output)
SC.O... Meaning
02:300_0 Vb Volume at base conditions, undisturbed
02:301_0 VbD Volume at base conditions, disturbance quantity
02:302_0 VbT Volume at base cond., total quantity (undisturbed + disturbed)
04:300_0 Vm Actual volume, undisturbed
04:301_0 VmD Actual volume, disturbed
04:302_0 VmT Actual volume, total quantity (undisturbed + disturbed)
The period duration and pulse duration can be set individually for each output via
the serial interface under the addresses "1:617" to "4:617" (period duration) or
"1:618" to "4:618" (pulse duration) as a multiple of 125 ms. The period duration must
always be greater than the pulse duration.
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- for modes "3" and "7" (time-synchronised output)

By programming SC.O... according to the following table, you can set at which time
points the time-synchronised output issues a pulse:
SC.O... Pulse is output
01:143_0 At the beginning of each month at 0 hrs.
02:143_0 At the beginning of each month at 6 hrs. The day boundary (= month
boundary ) "06:00 hrs." can be changed via the serial interfaces under
the address "2:141".
01:142_0 At the beginning of each day at 0 hrs.
02:142_0 At the beginning of each day at 6 hrs. The day boundary "06:00 hrs."
can be changed via the serial interfaces under the address 2:141.
01:403_0 At the beginning of each hour.
01:402_0 At the beginning of each minute.
04:156_0 At the beginning of each measurement period MPer ( 3.7)
The pulse duration can be set individually for each output via the serial interfaces
under the addresses "1:618" to "4:618" as a multiple of 125 ms.
If a mode other than "1" or "3", "3", "5" or "7" is set, SC.O... has no significance.
cp.O1 ... cp.O4 cp value for Outputs 1...4
If the output is programmed as a volume pulse output (Md.O...= 1), the increase in
volume is converted with cp.O... into the number of pulses to be output. The con-
version takes place according to the formula: i = V  cp.O...
where i: Number of output pulses and
V: Volume increase which is to be output as a pulse.
cp.O... therefore states how many pulses are to be output for 1 m3.
If a mode other than "1" is set, cp.O... has no significance. This also applies to the
setting "time-synchronised output" (see above), although then cp.O... is displayed
dependent on SC.O... with a time unit.
With a change of the output cp value, the corresponding input buffer is cleared . (cf.
messages "Outp.1 Error" to "Outp.4 Error, page 51).
SpO1 ... SpO4 Status pointer for Outputs 1...4
The status pointers SpO1 ... SpO4 determine which status messages an output rep-
resents which is parameterised as a status or event output.
The display of the status pointer occurs as a short text according to Chapter 3.8 with
a following arrow pointing upwards "" (e.g. "I3 Warn.sig."). Here, the symbol ""
indicates that the "signal arrives".
For entry a special numerical display is implemented (e.g. "08_03:1.1"), because a
text entry on the device would only be possible with a great deal of effort.
If the output is programmed as status or event output "with active logic" (Md.O...= 2
or 9), then Sp.O... sets with which status messages of the momentary status  (3.8)
the output is to be switched on. If none of the selected messages is present, the
output remains switched off.
If the output is programmed as status or event output "with inactive logic"
(Md.O...= 6 or 10), then Sp.O... sets with which status messages of the momentary
status the output is to be switched off. If none of the selected messages is present,
the output remains switched on (!).
In contrast to the status output, an event output is reset automatically after an ad-
justable time to its basic state. This time can be set with WinPADS.
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There are two basic ways of selecting status messages with SpO...:
- Selection of a single message.
- Selection of a message group.
Example of a "message group":
"Messages 1 to 8" signify that the output is switched while ever one or more of
the messages with the number "1" to "8" is present in the momentary status.
"Message groups" always start with the message "1" ("any of the messages 1 to
..."). It is not possible, for example, to select the messages "3 to 5".
All the possible settings for SpO... are described in the following. Here, "mm" signi-
fies the message, i.e. one of the messages "1" to "16" can be selected with "mm"
and "s" the status numbers, i.e. one of the number "1" to "9" can be selected with
"s".
a) A message in a status St.1 to St.9
SpO... = „mm_0s:1.1“ where s = 1 to 9 for St.1 to St.9
Example:
"0.08_03:1.1“ signifies message 8 in Status St.3 ("I3 Warn.sig.“  page 52).
b) A message in the system status St.Sy
SpO... = "mm_02:2.1"
Example:
"0.03_02:2.1" signifies: Message 3 in the system status St.Sy ("Data restore"
 page 51)
c) A message in the system status Stat
Since Stat combines the messages of all statues, this setting means that the output
is switched while ever the message "mm" is present in any of the statuses St.Sy or
St.1 to St.9. SpO... = "mm_01:2.1"
Example:
"0.08_01:2.1" signifies: Message 8 in any status St.Sy or St.1 to St.9.
(After the entry "Message 8 “ is displayed.)
d) Message group in a status St.1 to St.9
SpO... = "1.mm_0s:1.1" where s = 1 to 9 for St.1 to St.9
Example:
"1.06_04:1.1" means: Any of the messages 1 to 6 in the status St.4.
(After the entry "St.4:M1-6 “ is displayed.)
e) Message group in the system status St.Sy
SpO... = "1.mm_02:2.1"
Example:
"1.03_02:2.1" signifies: Any of the messages 1 to 3 in the system status St.Sy.
(After the entry "StSy:M1-3 “ is displayed.)
f) Message group in the total status Stat
The output is switched while ever one of the messages 1 to mm is present in any of
the statuses St.Sy or St.1 to St.9.
SpO... = "1.mm_01:2.1"
Example:
"1.08_01:2.1" signifies: Any of the messages 1 to 2 in any status St.Sy or St.1 to
St.9, i.e. any alarm or any warning. (After the entry "Stat:M1-8 “ is displayed.)
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3.12.1 Brief summary of output parameterisation
 Volume pulse output ........................................................... Md.O.. = 1 or 5

 Selection of the volume counter:
- Vb Volume at base conditions, undisturbed ...... SC.O... = 0002:300_0
- VbD Volume at base conditions, disturbance quantity SC.O... = 0002:301_0
- VbT Volume at base conditions, total quantity .... SC.O... = 0002:302_0
- Vm Actual volume, undisturbed .......................... SC.O... = 0004:300_0
- VmD Actual volume, disturbed .............................. SC.O... = 0004:301_0
- VmT Actual volume, total quantity ......................... SC.O... = 0004:302_0
Setting of the cp value ....................................................... cp.O... = ...
 Status output, logic active or inactive ............................... Md.O.. = 2 or 6

 or event output, logic active or inactive ............................. Md.O = 9 or 10
' Selection of status message(s):
- A message in a status St.1 to St.9..................................... SpO... = 0.mm_0s:1.1 *
- A message in the system status StSy ............................. SpO... = 0.mm_02:2.1 *
- A message in the total status Stat ................................... SpO... = 0.mm_01:2.1 *
- Message group in a status St.1 to St.9 ............................ SpO... = 1.mm_0s:1.1 *
- Message group in the system status StSy ...................... SpO... = 1.mm_02:2.1 *
- Message group in the total status Stat ............................ SpO... = 1.mm_01:2.1 *
 Time-synchronised output, logic active or inactive .......... Md.O.. = 3 or 7

'Setting of the time-point:
- At the start of each month at 0 hrs. .................................. SC.O... = 0001:143_0
- At the start of each month at 6 hrs. .................................. SC.O... = 0002:143_0
- At the start of each day at 0 hrs. ...................................... SC.O... = 0001:142_0
- At the start of each day at 6 hrs. ...................................... SC.O... = 0002:142_0
- At the beginning of each hour. ......................................... SC.O... = 0001:403_0
- At the beginning of each minute. ..................................... SC.O... = 0001:402_0
- At the beginning of each measurement period.................SC.O... = 0004:156_0
 Continuous pulse (for test) ................................................. Md.O.. = 99
 Output switched on ............................................................. Md.O.. = 4
 Output switched off ............................................................. Md.O.. = 0
* mm = Message (1...16), s = Status number (1...9 for St.1 ... St.9)
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3.13 Interface list
The values shown in this list depend on the set interface mode Md.S2 (see below):
a) All modes except "IDOM protocol" and "MODBUS" (Md.S2  11, Md.S2  13):
Md.S2 Mode Interface 2 - S 2:705 7
DF.S2 Data format, Interface 2 - S 2:707 7
Bd.S2 Baud rate, Interface 2 Bd S 2:708 7
TypS2 Type Interface 2 - S 2:70A 7
BusS2 Bus mode RS485 on / off - S 2:704 7
Num.T Number of ringing tones before accepting call. - S 2:720 8
M.INI Initialise modem - S 2:728 2
SMenu Submenu GSM & SMS - (C) 5:1C1 8
GSM & SMS

CW1.S Call acceptance window 1, start - S 5:150 8
CW1.E Call acceptance window 1, end - S 5:158 8
CWTst Test acceptance window - S 2:727 3
b) Mode "IDOM protocol" (Md.S2 = 11):
Md.S2 Mode, Interface 2 - S 2:705 7
DProt IDOM protocol - (C) 2:7E6 8
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c) Mode "MODBUS" (Md.S2 = 13 or Md.S2 = 14)

Md.S2 Mode, Interface 2 - S 2:705 7
TypS2 Type,Interface 2 - S 2:70A 7
BusS2 Bus mode RS485 on / off - S 2:704 7
SMenu Modbus parameter - (C) 1:1C1 8
Md.S2 Mode, Interface 2
This value informs the EK220 of which device is connected to the internal (perma-
nently wired) interface and how it is to be controlled.
All modes that can be set are described here. You can quickly find the setting suit-
able for your application in Chapter 4.4. Some examples of possible wiring are
shown in Chapters 5.7 and 5.8.
Md.S2 =
1 "With control line"
Modem RS232 Battery Baud rate
control control lines operation selection
no yes yes yes
Suitable for the connection of a device with RS232 interface which does not
need modem control, e.g. PC, PLC or also a modem with automatic call ac-
ceptance.
2 „Modem“ (no GSM modem)

yes yes yes no
Suitable for the connection of a commercially available modem.
For GSM modems Mode 2 can also be used, but Mode 7 is more suitable (see
below), because then monitoring of the link to the GSM network also occurs.
Num.T (see below) is effective.
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Md.S2 =
3 " Modem with return messages"
yes no no no
Suitable for the connection of an FE260 Function Expansion, an industrial
modem EM26014 or a modem and an external power supply.
The EK220 controls the modem via the data lines using "return messages".
The activation of the return messages occurs with the modem command
"ATQ0V1". Num.T (see below) is activated.
5 "Without control lines"
no no no yes
Suitable for the connection of an external modem with integral call ac-
ceptance. The start and switching baud rates of the two devices must be iden-
tically adjusted. Num.T (see below) is not effective; communication is only
established when the call window is open.
6 "Modem with return messages, battery mode"
yes no yes no
In the mode Md.S2 = 6 the EK220 handles, as with Md.S2 = 3 (see above),
the control of the modem via the data lines using "return messages". The
modem is not parameterised for automatic call acceptance. Num.T (see be-
low) is activated.
Important: Higher power requirement of the EK220. To be used only after

consultation.
7 "GSM modem"
Modem RS-232 Battery Baud rate
yes yes yes no
Suitable for the connection of an external commercially available GSM mo-
dem.
This mode largely corresponds to Mode 2 (see above), but checks the EK220
daily shortly after midnight for whether the modem is still ("logged in") with the
GSM network and, if required, establishes the connection. Num.T (see below)
is effective.
Important: higher power requirement of the EK220 during the call ac-
ceptance time window!
The time windows should therefore be limited as much as possible.
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Md.S2 =
9 "Without control lines, battery operation"
no no yes yes
Md.S2 = 9 works like Md.S2 = 5 but can also be used in battery operation.
Important: higher power requirement of the EK220 during the call acceptance
time window!
11 "IDOM protocol"
no no yes no
In the mode Md.S2 = 11 the IDOM protocol is available via the permanently
wired interface. Further details  3.13.2, page 80.
time window!
13 "MODBUS"
no no no no
In the mode Md.S2 = 13 MODBUS protocol is available over the permanently
wired serial interface. Further details  3.13.3, page 81
14 „Modbus in battery mode“
no no yes no
In the mode Md.S2 = 13 MODBUS protocol is available over the perma-
nently wired serial interface also in battery operating mode.
Further details  3.13.3, page 81
time window!
15 "GSM modem without control lines with call acceptance"
no no no yes
Md.S2 = 15 corresponds to Md.S2 = 5 (see above), but also makes available
the GSM parameters such as Reception Level and Network Operator.
Suitable for connection of following devices:
- GSM modem with automatic call acceptance without control lines.
However, Mode 3 (see above) is recommended for a GSM modem in or on an
FE260.
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Md.S2 =
17 "GSM modem with control lines with call acceptance"
Modem control RS-232 Battery Baud rate
control lines operation selection
no yes yes yes
the GSM network parameters such as Reception Level and Network Operator.
With this setting the battery lifetime will be greatly reduced in some applica-
tions as e.g. for FE230 operation. But it is possible to set Md.S2=17 for several
minutes during the installation of the FE230 to check the GSM-level.
time window!
19 "GSM modem without control lines, call acceptance, battery mode"
Modem control RS-232 Battery Baud rate
control lines operation selection
no no yes yes
the GSM parameters such as Reception Level and Network Operator.
time window!
DF.S2 Data format, Interface 2
Here, the number of data bits, parity bit usage and number of stop bits are set for
the data interchange between the EK220 and a device connected to the interface
terminals.
For this, there are three possible settings:
- "0" = 7e1 = 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit
- "1" = 7o1 = 7 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit
- „2“ = 8n1 = 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
"0" (7e1) is the basic setting which is described in the applicable IEC 62056-21 in-
terface standard.
Bd.S2 Baud rate, Interface 2
Here, the baud rate (speed) for the data transmission between the EK220 and a
device connected to the interface terminals can be set.
Possible settings: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
With the application of baud rate selection the baud rate is generally set according
to IEC 62056-21 to "300". It is then only used briefly for initiating and terminating the
data interchange. The actual baud rate for transferring the useful data is automati-
cally increased.
With a modem connected (also within an FE260 Function Expansion) normally no
automatic baud rate selection occurs. Bd.S2 should then be set to "19200".
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TypS2 Type, Interface 2

The interface type can be set here:
"1" = RS-232 (e.g. for connecting a commercially available modem)
"2" = RS-485 (e.g. for connecting an "FE260" function expansion)
In the setting "2" (RS485) BusS2 (see below) sets whether the RS485 interface is
operated in the two-wire (bus) mode or four-wire mode.
BusS2 Bus mode RS485 on / off
When TypS2 (see above) is set to "2" (RS485), the RS485 interface can be set with
BusS2 to two-wire (bus) mode or four-wire mode:
"0" = Bus mode off (four-wire mode  )
for the connection of an FE260 or FE230 or an RS232 device.
"1" = Bus mode on (two-wire mode)
e.g. for the connection of several EK220s to an RS485 bus.
When TypS2 is on "1" (RS232), BusS2 must always be set to "0".
Num.T Number of ringing tones before answering
With some settings for Md.S2 (see above) the setting can be made here of how
many ringing tones the EK220 awaits until it accepts the call ("lifts receiver"). For
entries, values in the range from 1 to 12 are accepted. Depending on the type of
modem, the function is however only ensured with additional restrictions. (Refer to
the instruction manual for the connected modem and to Chaps. 5.7 and 5.8).
When using a GSM modem, Num.T must be set to 1 ringing tone.
Possible values are 1 to 12.
M.INI Initialize modem
With this command you can initialise a connected modem when you, for example,
are connecting a not parameterised modem or when the modem has lost its settings.
In particular when connecting a new modem, it must be ensured that a suitable ini-
tialization string is available under the address "2:0721" of the EK220. This can then
be loaded using the "WinPADS" parameterisation software.
SMenu Submenu GSM & SMS
Here, the submenu for the GSM and SMS parameters is called with <ENTER>.
DProt IDOM protocol
Here, the submenu for the IDOM protocol parameters is called with <ENTER>.
SMenu Submenu Modbus parameter
Here, the submenu for the Modbus parameters is called with <ENTER>.
Bd.S1 Baud rate, Interface 1
Here, the baud rate (speed) for the data transmission between the EK220 and a
device connected to the optical interface can be set.
The standard setting is 9600 Bd. If problems occur with the data transmission, then
this is probably due to the readout lead. Then set Bd.S1 to 4800 Bd to give a slower
data transmission or use a different readout lead.
Depending on the system, Bd.S1 can also be set to 19200 Bd. With this setting, the
data transmission does not function correctly. Therefore, avoid using this setting.
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CW1.S Call acceptance window 1, battery powered - start

CW1.E Call acceptance window 1, battery powered - end
CW2.S Call acceptance window 2, battery powered - start
CW2.E Call acceptance window 2, battery powered - end
CW3.S Call acceptance window 3, with external power supply - start
CW3.E Call acceptance window 3, with external power supply - end
CW4.S Call acceptance window 4, with external power supply - start
CW4.E Call acceptance window 4, with external power supply - end
With these values four different time windows can be set within which a data trans-
mission is possible each day via the internal permanently wired interface. The
EK220 does not respond outside of this time window.
The EK220 compares the four time windows with the running time of day on a
rhythm with the operating cycle, OCyc, ( 3.9). If, for example, with a standard op-
erating cycle of 5 minutes, the start of a time window is at 6:53 hrs., then it is first
activated at 6:55 hrs.
For the connection of an FE230 Function Expansion special parameter files are
available which are installed with the "WinPADS" parameterising program and which
can also be loaded with it into the device.
CWTst Call acceptance window
The Test call window enables the GSM modem to be switched on for a parameter-
ised time (e.g. 30 minutes) to make, for example, test calls. The smallest possible
entry is two minutes. After initiating the function the display is refreshed every minute
and indicates the remaining open time of the call window.
This call window is also opened for two minutes if the GSM parameters in the display
are to be updated and in this period no Call window 1 to 4 (see above) is open.
3.13.1 Submenu „GSM & SMS“

GSM.N GSM network operator - - 2:775 4
GSM.L Reception level % - 2:777 4
StM Status of modem (GSM) - - 2:77C_1 4
P.Sta Reply to PIN-Code - - 2:77A 20
PIN PIN-Code - S 2:772 11
Resp1 Reply to short message 1 - - 2:742 20
Resp2 Reply to short message 2 - - 2:74A 20
Send Send short message (SMS) - S 2:734 2
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GSM.N GSM network operator

GSM.L Reception level
When using a mobile radio modem and with a suitable setting of Md.S2 (see above),
information regarding the mobile radio network can be recalled here once the EK220
has logged in.
The information is automatically updated each night at 0:00 and after a failure of the
external power supply. If required, an update can be carried out by pressing the key
combination <ENTER> during the display of GSM.N or GSM.L.
Under GSM.N the GSM network operator is displayed in text.
StM Status of modem (GSM)
 This value is only valid when using a GSM modem.

This value indicates in which network the GSM modem is registered:
not registered The GSM modem is currently not registered.
Possible causes: Call window off, no SIM card inserted,
SIM-PIN not entered.
own network The GSM modem is registered in its own network.
network search... The GSM modem is currently registering in a network.
rejected external The registration of the GSM modem was rejected.
network The modem is registered in an external network ("roaming").
no command The modem command for reading out the modem status is not
parameterised. If this text is displayed with the GSM modem con-
nected, the EK220 is not correctly parameterised.
P.Sta Reply to PIN-Code
PIN PIN-Code
 These values are only valid when using a GSM modem.

Under PIN the "Personal Identification Number" of the SIM card is entered in order
to be able to use it. The status with regard to the PIN can be seen under P.Sta:
Message Meaning
PIN NEW The PIN has not yet been entered.
PIN READY The SIM card is being used without a PIN.
PIN OK The PIN has been entered correctly, the SIM card is ready for oper-
ation.
PIN ERROR The PIN has been entered incorrectly.
 When the message "PIN ERROR" occurs, a new or identical PIN MUST be
entered again, even if the PIN on the SIM card has been deactivated.
Resp1 Reply to short message 1
Resp2 Reply to short message 2
SEND Send short message (SMS)
 These values are only valid when using a GSM modem

With the occurrence of definable events, the EK220 is able to send a short message
by SMS, e.g. to a mobile phone. In this respect the message content, recipient and
triggering events can be set using the WinPADS software. By entering "1" for SEND,
the defined short message can be immediately sent.
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3.13.2 Submenu "IDOM protocol"

cycl. Cyclical output Minutes S 13:150 8
daily Daily output - S 3:141_1 8
Print Immediate output - S 2:7E5 2
In the mode Md.S2 = 11 a data block can be sent cyclically via interface 2 according to the
IDOM protocol. The data block contains the momentary values of the standard volumes,
actual volumes, pressure and temperature as well as a disturbance signal.
cycl. Cyclical output
Here you can set the cycle for outputting the IDOM protocol data block in the range
from 1 to 60 minutes. Entering "0" signifies: No cyclical output.
The cyclical output must be activated at the address 13:0157 by changing “0” (de-
activated) to "21", i.e. every "xx minutes".
daily Daily output
Here you set a time at which a daily output of the IDOM protocol data block occurs
in addition or alternatively to the cyclical output.
The daily output must be activated at the address 14:0157 by changing "0" (deac-
tivated) to “21”, i.e. at "xx:xx hrs.".
print Immediate output
With the entry of "1" you can initiate the immediate output of an IDOM protocol data
block.
All values are ASCII coded with a terminating "Return" character (0D hexadecimal). They
are sent in the following order:
Value Name Format Unit
Actual volume (VmT) Va: 8 places without decimal places m3
Standard volume (VbT) Vr: 8 places without decimal places m3
Gas pressure (p) P 1 or 2 places before, 3 after decimal point bar
Gas temperature (T) T 1 or 2 places before, 2 after decimal point °C
Negative values with minus symbol "-"
Disturbance signal @ - -
The disturbance signal "@" is sent if a status message with a code 12 or lower is entered in
the momentary status. ( Chap. 3.8.1, page 49)
Examples of IDOM protocol data block: Va:00000006Vr:00000005P1.230T26.05
Va:00000036Vr:00000024P12.000T-6.20@
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3.13.3 Submenu “MODBUS parameters”

MBDir Data direction - S 2:7B0 7
MBTrM Transmission mode - S 2:7B1 7
MBAdr Device address (slave address) - S 2:7B2 8
MBRSz Size of register - S 2:7B8 7
MBAMd Addressing mode - S 2:7B9 7
In the mode Md.S2 = 13 MODBUS protocol is available over the permanently wired serial
interface, only. You can read and, from firmware V1.21, write values. All archives can read
out.
The Modbus functions “Read holding registers” (3), “Read Input Registers” (4), “Preset Sin-
gle Register” (6) and “Preset Multiple Registers” (16) of the protocol are implemented. To
read out the values and the archives please refer to separate document, available from
Elster GmbH.
For the MODBUS communication in mode MD.S2= “13” an external power-supply to the
EK220 is necessary and at least one “call acceptance window” has to be open. From soft-
ware version V1.32 on with mode Md.S2 = 14 also Modbus protocol is available in battery
mode and at least one “call acceptance window” has to be open ( page 78).
higher power requirement of the EK220 during the call acceptance time window!
 The time windows should therefore be limited as much as possible.

In addition, in the Interface list “Ser.IO” ( 3.13) Md.S2 must be set to “13”, Bd.S2 to 9600
and DF.S2 to ”0” or “2”, depending on the transmission mode MBTrM (see below).
Additional settings:
MBDir Data direction
0 = „H word first“. most significant word is in the first register
1 = „L word first“. least significant word is in the first register
MBTrM Transmission mode
0 = ASCII-Mode – the contents of each register are transmitted as four ASCII
coded hexadecimal digits. DF.S2 must be set to “0”
1 = RTU-Mode – the contents of each register are transmitted as two bytes.
DF.S2 must be set to “2”.
2 = RTU-TCP-Mode – Transmission like RTU-Mode with additional information of
Modbus –TCP-Protocol.
MBAdr Device address (slave address)
Address of the EK220 in a MODBUS environment.
Range from 1 to 247 (0 = broadcast).
MBRSz Size of register
2 = Size of register 2 byte
4 = Size of register 4 byte
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MBAMd Addressing mode

The Modbus addresses parameterised in the device are assigned based on the logical
addressing. Depending on the recall software employed, it may be necessary to
change the addressing in the protocol to the physical addressing.
0 = Logical addressing of the Modbus registers with addresses starting at 1.
1 = Physical addressing of the Modbus registers with addresses starting at 0.
Depending on the addressing mode, when scanning the registers the following must
be taken into account:
Value according to Addressing mode Value to be recalled

following table MdAMd (Register)
“0” (logical) “300”
301
“1” (physical) “301”
Modbus standard settings:
Reg. AD Designation / value Format Unit Address

1 Bat.R Remaining battery service life 3 months 2:404
2 Stat Actual status, total 3 1:100
3 VT Total actual volume (post-decimal places) 3 10-4 m3 4:302_2
4 VbT Total vol. at base conditions (post-dec. places) 3 10-4 m3 2:302_2
5 W.T Total Energy (post-decimal places) 3 10-4 kWh 1:302_2
101 VT Total actual volume (pre-decimal places) 4 m3 4:302_1
103 VbT Total vol. at base conditions (pre-dec. places) 4 m3 2:302_1
105 W.T Total Energy (pre-decimal places) 4 kWh 1:302_1
301 pb Base pressure 32 bar 7:312_1
303 Tb Base temperature 32 °C 6:312_1
305 p.Abs Absolute pressure measurement 32 bar 6:210_1
307 p.Mes Pressure measurement 32 bar 6:211_1
309 T.Mes Temperature measurement 32 °C 5:210_1
311 C Conversion factor 32 5:310
313 K K-value 32 8:310
315 p.F Substitute pressure 32 bar 7:311_1
317 T.F Substitute temperature 32 °C 6:311_1
319 N2 Nitrogen content 32 % 14:314
321 H2 Hydrogen content 32 % 12:314
323 CO2 Carbon dioxide content 32 % 11:314
325 Rhob Density gas at base conditions 32 kg/m3 13:314_1
327 Q Flow rate 32 m3/h 4:310
329 Qb Flow rate at base conditions 32 m3/h 2:310
331 P Power 32 kW 1:310
333 Ho.b Calorific value 32 kWh/m3 10:314_1
335 dr Density ratio 32 15:314
337 p Pressure 32 bar 7:310_1
339 T Temperature 32 °C 6:310_1
501 VT Total actual volume 9 m3 4:302
504 VbT Total volume at base conditions 9 m3 2:302
507 W.T W, total 9 kWh 1:302
801 VT Total actual volume 17 10-4 m3 4:302
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Reg. AD Designation / value Format Unit Address

805 VbT Total volume at base conditions 17 10-4 m3 2:302
809 W.T Total Energy 17 10-4 kWh 1:302
813 Time Date and time 17 1:400
817 SNo Serial number 16 1:180
820 DayB Day boundary 12 2:141_1
Changes can be made to the Modbus register assignment via the optical interface using
the “WinPADS” parameterisation software.
Definition of formats:
Format Definition Format Definition
3 Ushort, 16 Bit 16 Array6, BCD, 12 Bit
4 Ulong, 32 Bit 17 Array8, BCD, 16 Bit
9 Zaehler6 32 IEEEfloat, 32 Bit
12 Array2, BCD, 4 Bit
Code Format Number of Registers

a) Binary formats:
3 Digit 1 Value
MS word LS word
4 Digit 2
top part Bottom part
MS word LS word
Bit 31 Bit 30…23 Bit 22…16 Bit 15...0
32 Exponential 2
Mantissa Mantissa
Prefix Exponent
top part bottom part
MS word ... LS word
9 Counter 3 Integer places Integer places
Decimal places
top part bottom part
b) Decimal formats:
BCD MS word ... ... LS word
4
counter* Integer places Decimal places
17
BCD MS word ... ... LS word
4
timestamp * CCYY ** MMDD ** hhmm ** ss00 **
MS word ... LS word
16 BCD digit 3
12 digits
12 BCD time 1 hhmm **
* Counter or timestamp, depending on the assigned LIS-200 address (see below)

** CC = century, YY = year, MM = month, DD = day, hh = hour, mm = minute,
ss = second
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3.14 Energy list

W Energy kWh S 1:300 12
P Power kW - 1:310 4
WD W disturbance kWh S 1:301 12
W.T W total kWh - 1:302 15
W.A W adjustable kWh S 1:303 12
WME W month end value kWh - 33:161 16
Time Time of W.ME - - 33:165 16
W Energy
The energy is calculated from the measured volume at base conditions and the en-
tered calorific value according to the following equation :
W = Vn  Ho.n where Vn = volume at base conditions ( 3.2)
Ho.n = calorific value ( 3.6)
The energy is summed in the counter W provided no alarm is present.
An alarm is present when any message "1" or "2" is urgent ( 3.8).
P Power
Momentary power (energy per hour). P = Qn  Ho.n
WD W disturbance
Here the energy is summed so long as an alarm is present, i.e. a message "1" or
"2" is present in any momentary status ( 3.8).
WT W total
Here the sum W + WD is displayed. Entries for W or WD therefore arrive here. No
entries can be made for WT itself.
WA W adjustable counter
As with WT, here the total quantity, i.e. disturbed and undisturbed quantities, are
counted. In contrast to WT, WA can however be changed manually. This counter is
typically used for tests.
Ho.b Calorific value
This calorific value is used to compute the energy. Please note that it may differ from
the calorific value of the gas analysis (3.6, page 37) if pnX differs from pn ( 3.4)
or TnX differs from Tn ( 3.5).
The entry of the calorific value Ho.b in the energy list is not permitted (entry error
code “6” will occur). Please change Ho.b only in the volume corrector list ( 3.6,
page 37).
WME W month end value
Time Time of WME
Here, the counter reading is saved with associated time stamp at the first day bound-
ary of each month.
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4 Applications
4.1 Application in areas subject to explosion hazards
 If the EK220 is operated outside of Ex Zone 1, application again in Ex Zone 1 is only

admissible after prior checking of the volume corrector at Elster GmbH.
4.1.1 Applications in Zone 1

The EK220 is suitable for applications in Ex Zone 1 for gases in the temperature class T4
(ignition temperature > 135°C, e.g. natural gas). (Certificate of conformance:  Appendix
A-2). With applications in Zone 1 connected devices must not exceed the conditions and
limits quoted in the certificate of conformance ( A-2). Furthermore, all safety information
( Chapter I) must be followed.
4.1.2 Applications in Zone 2

The device may also be used in Zone 2 under all conditions which enable application in
Zone 1.
Furthermore, the device may be used according to DIN EN 60079-14 (VDE 0165 Part 1),
Section 5.2.3 c) in Zone 2 for gases of temperature class T1 (e.g. natural gas) if the instal-
lation is implemented according to DIN EN 60079-14 (VDE 0165 Part 1) and the operating
conditions quoted in these instructions are fulfilled.
In particular they are:
 Ambient temperature according to Chapter B-1.
 Batteries according to Chapter B-2.
 Correct wiring, in particular no active outputs switching one against the other.
 Voltage of an external power supply according to Chapter B-3 has a maximum of

9.9 V (manufacturer's rating of the connected device).
 Switching of the digital inputs DE1...DE3 according to Chapter B-3 only with reed
contacts, transistor switches or encoder interface.
 Switching voltage of the device connected to the outputs DA1..DA4 with a maximum
of 30 V according to Chapter B-5 (manufacturer's rating of the connected devices).
 Only connect devices which conform to the RS-232 or RS-485 standard to the electri-
cal serial interface according to Chapter B-7.
 Unused cable glands must be closed off according to DIN EN 60079-14 (VDE 0165
Part 1), Section 14.3.2 with plugs or suitable screw caps.
 Installation, cables and lines according to DIN EN 60079-14 (VDE 0165 Part 1), in par-
ticular Sections 9, 12.1, 12.2 and 14.3.
4.1.3 Ex identification label
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4.2 Rated operating conditions for the various conversion methods

In determining the actual permissible measurement range for the pressure and temperature
of the gas, apart from the technical possibilities offered by the connected measurement sen-
sor, the conversion method must also to be considered. The alarm limits Tmin, Tmax, pmin
and pmax can lie outside of the measurement range and differ by up to 5% (for pressure) or
1°C (for temperature) from the measurement range limits. In this way testing of the device
at the measurement range limits for temperature and pressure is simplified.
On reaching or exceeding the alarm limits, an alarm is triggered and counting takes place in
the disturbance quantity counters.
The following correction methods are available for certain applications:
Fixed value K=1 (Md.K = 0, see Chapter 3.6)
This fixed value can be used when the gas shows only slight deviations (up to 0.25%) from
the ideal gas behaviour. For natural gases and their mixtures, i.e. gas mixtures, which have
a high methane content, this applies at temperatures above -10°C up to an absolute pres-
sure of 1.5 bar or an overpressure of 0.5 bar.
The pressure range can be extended to 2.0 bar absolute pressure or 1.0 bar overpressure
if the temperature is always higher than
- +5°C for gases with Ho,b < 11.5 kWh/m³
- +12°C for gases with Ho,b  11.5 kWh/m³
Wider pressure and temperature ranges can be set for the gas composition present at a
measuring point if compliance with the error limit is proven by calculations. This also applies
to other fuel gases (e.g. town gas). For the calculations the conditions given in the following
section apply.
Fixed value K1 (Md.K = 0, see Chapter 3.6)
Fixed values for K, which differ from 1, may be suitable for measuring points, the absolute
pressure of which always lies below 11 bar and for which the gas pressure and the gas
temperature only vary within known limits. The fixed value must be calculated using one of
the following methods:
- S-Gerg 88 after testing the reliability of the method (see below)
- AGA8-DC92 according to ISO 12213 Part 2 /1/
Through a calculation using the same method, it must be proven that the K-values only
deviate by at the most 0.25% from this fixed value in the permissible measurement range
(i.e. with compliance to the pressure and temperature limits). The principles of the calcula-
tion and the calculated results at the limits of the measurement range must be recorded in
the operational and rating data book, page "Proof of measures implemented". The alarm
limits pmin, pmax, Tmin and Tmax must be set according to the measurement range (see above).
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S-Gerg 88 (Md.K = 1, see Chapter 3.6)

This method is suitable for natural gases and their mixtures
1.) at temperatures between -10°C and +60°C and for absolute pressures up to 26 bar
2.) at temperatures between -10°C and +60°C, also at absolute pressures above 26 bar,
when the following conditions are fulfilled
- The amount of substance of the propane xC3 [in mol%] must lie within the limits given by
the following equation in relationship to the amount of substance of the ethane xC2 [in mol%].
0.3 . xC2 – 1.0 < xC3 < 0.3 . xC2 + 1.0 (1)
- The sum of the amounts of substance of n-butane, isobutane and higher hydrocarbons xC4
[in mol%] must lie within the limits given by the following equation in relationship to the
amount of substance of the ethane xC2 [in mol%].
0.1 . xC2 – 0.3 < xC4+ < 0.1 . xC2 + 0.3 (2)
3.) For other gas compositions (e.g. processed biogas), temperature ranges and pressure
ranges, when it is proven through comparative calculations using the method AGA8-DC92
for the expected pressure and temperature ranges, which are safeguarded by alarms, as
well as the present gas composition, that no deviations of more than 0.1% occur.
The principles of the calculation and the calculation results at the limits of the measurement
range must be recorded in the operational and rating data book, page "Proof of measures
implemented", unless the calculation method S-Gerg 88 is generally accepted for the pre-
sent application due to a national regulation.
AGA8 Gross characterisation method 1 und 2 (Md.K = 3 and 4, see Chapter 3.6)
This method is suitable for temperatures between 0°C and 55°C for gas mixtures, whose
relative density lies between 0.554 and 0.87, whose calorific value is between 5.2 kWh/m³
and 12.5 kWh/m³ and whose components comprise the following amounts of substances
[in mol-%]:
CH4 N2 CO2 C2H6 C3H8 C4H10 C5H12 C6+ He H2 CO H2O H2S
 45  50  30  10 4 1  0.3  0.2  0.2  10 3  0.05  0.02
C4H10: Sum of n-butane and i-butane;
C5H12: Sum of n-pentane and i-pentane;
C6+: Sum of all hydrocarbons with at least 6 carbon atoms
AGA-NX19 and AGA-NX19 according to Herning and Wolowsky (Md.K = 2 and 5, see Chap-
ter 3.6)
This methods are compatible and suitable for applications for which it has been shown by a
comparative calculation with the reference method AGA8-DC92 or (in its application range)
S-Gerg 88 that no deviations of more than 0.1% occur.
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Detailed Characterization (Md.K = 6, see Chapter 3.6)

This method is equivalent to AGA8-DC92 and is suitable for natural gases and mixtures
thereof
1.) for temperatures between -25°C and +60°C and for absolute pressures up to 12 bar
4.) for temperatures between -10°C and +60°C and for absolute pressures up to 40 bar,
when the following conditions are fulfilled
- The amount of substance of the propane xC3 [in mol%] must lie within the limits given by
the following equation in relationship to the amount of substance of the ethane xC2 [in
mol%].
0.3 . xC2 – 1.0 < xC3 < 0.3 . xC2 + 1.0
- The sum of the amounts of substance of n-butane, isobutane and higher hydrocarbons xC4
[in mol%] must lie within the limits given by the following equation in relationship to the
amount of substance of the ethane xC2 [in mol%].
0.1 . xC2 – 0.3 < xC4+ < 0.1 . xC2 + 0.3
5.) For other gas compositions (e.g. processed biogas), temperature ranges and pres-
sure ranges, when it is proven through comparative calculations using the AGA8-DC92
method for the expected pressure and temperature ranges, which are safeguarded by
alarms, as well as the present gas composition, that no deviations of more than 0.1% occur.
4.3 Connection of a counter with LF pulse transmitter
Ex-works the maximum counting frequency of the EK220 Volume Conversion Device is pa-
rameterised to 2 Hz. Re-parameterizing to a maximum of 10 Hz is possible by trained spe-
cialist personnel with the calibration lock open. Changes to the input frequency must be
noted in the operational and rating data book on the page "Proof of measures carried out".
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4.4 Applications for Interface 2 as RS485

4.4.1 FE260 Function Expansion
 Connection see Chap. 5.7.1, page 99

The FE260 is a mains-powered function expansion incl. Ex isolation and supply for the
EK220. It has may have alternatively an integral modem or a connection for a commercially
available modem.
For the connection of an FE260 with integral or separately connected modem, the following
settings should be made under the interface list ( 3.13):
- Md.S2 = 3 With modem control by "return messages" via data lines,
without baud rate selection. Num.T is activated.
or = 5 * Without modem control. Either the modem accepts the call
automatically or another device is connected to the FE260 (no
modem). Num.T is not activated.
- Bd.S2 = 19200 * Baud rate 19200 Bd (or lower, depending on the device con-
nected to the FE260)
- TypS2 = RS485 Type of interface 2: RS485
- BusS2 = 0 No bus mode.
- Num.T = ... Num.T is only activated with Md.S2 = 3.
Possible values are dependent on the modem used, e.g.:
- Standard modem (Insys) integrated in FE260 ............ 2 to 9
- ISDN modem (Insys) integrated in FE260 .................. 2 to 9
- GSM modem (Wavecom) integrated in FE260 .......... 1 to 9
- Separate GSM modem Siemens M20T or TC35T ..... 1
- Separate analogue modem EM200 or Insys Onbit..... 2 to 9
* Normally, modems do not execute any baud rate selection so that with Md.S2 = "5" the
values under the addresses 02:708 (Bd.S2) and 02:709 must be equal.
For the connection of a device with baud rate selection, the starting baud rate (normally
300 Bd) must be set under the Bd.S2 (address 02:708) and the baud rate identification
under address 02:709.
4.4.2 Devices with RS485 interface (also FE260), without modem
 For this applications the EK220 needs an external power supply.

 Connection see Chap. 5.7.1, page 99.
For the connection of a device with RS485 interface without a modem, the following settings
must be made under the interface list ( 3.13):
- Md.S2 = 5 No modem control by the EK220, without control signals, baud
rate selection possible
- Bd.S2 = 300 With application of baud rate selection according to IEC 62056-21
(procedure as for the optical interface) 15
or = 19200 Baud rate selection bypassed
15 The
set baud rate is only used briefly for initiating the data interchange. The actual baud rate for transmitting the
useful data is increased automatically to 9600 Bd.
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4.4.3 FE230 Function Expansion with modem
 Connection see Chap. 5.7.2

The FE230 is a battery-powered function expansion with integral modem.
For this application extended parameterization of the device via the optical interface is re-
quired. Special parameter files are available for this which are installed with the "WinPADS"
program and which can also be loaded into the device using the program.
After the parameterising process with "Md.S2 = 1", the settings for the read-out time window
should be made under the interface list ( 3.13).
- Md.S2 = 1 No modem control by the EK220. The modem accepts the call.
Battery operation is possible.
- Bd.S2 = 19200 Baud rate 19200 Bd
- Num.T = ... Num.T is not activated.
 The internal interface mode (Md.S2) must be temporarily (!) set to "6", so that
the reception level can be checked during installation.
Important: EK220 power requirement increased in mode "6"!
After the parameterisation process particularly the settings for the readout time window
 must be adjusted under the interface list ( 3.13), because the battery service life of the
FE230 crucially depends on them.
4.4.4 EK220 connected to RS485-Bus (real RS485)

To connect the EK220 to an RS485 bus as a slave, the following settings must be carried
out under the interface list ( 3.13):
- Md.S2 = 5 No modem control through the EK220, without control signals
- Bd.S2 = 19200 Baud rate 19200 Bd
- TypS2 = RS485 Type of interface RS485
- BusS2 = 1 Bus mode
In addition the bus device address 2:070E of the EK220 must be set to a value  0 with the
aid of the "WinPADS" parameterisation software. The serial number, for example, of the
EK220 as shown on the nameplate can be used as the device address.
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4.5 Applications for Interface 2 as RS232
4.5.1 Modem without control signals

 Connection see Chap. 5.8.1, page 102
The following settings should be made under the interface list ( 3.13):
- Md.S2 = 3 The EK220 controls the modem by "return messages" via
data lines; without baud rate selection; Num.T is activated.
or = 5 16 Without modem control by the EK220, without baud rate se-
lection. Num.T is not activated.
The modem accepts the call automatically.
- Bd.S2 = 19200 * 19200 Bd
- Num.T = ... Only activated with Md.S2 = 3.
Possible values depend on modem used, e.g.:
- GSM modem Siemens M20T or TC35T ............. 1
- Analogue modem EM200 or Insys Onbit ............ 2 to 9
4.5.2 Interface isolator MTL5051
 For connection see Chap. 5.8.2, page 102).
For this application it is necessary to send the wake-up call (NULL character string) accord-
ing to IEC 62056-21.
The following settings should be made:
- Md.S2 = 5
- Bd.S2 = 19200 (Starting baud rate)
- 2:0709 = 19200 (Changeover baud rate)
If a PC with the WinPADS parameterisation software is connected to the MTL5051, the
following settings are to be carried out under WinPADS:
Settings > Interface > Start connection via > ..........Local connection
Settings > Interface > Options local connection
> Baud rate local connection > ............... 19200
Settings > Interface > Options local connection > Extended
> Baud rate switching > ....................... without
16Normally, modems do not execute any baud rate selection so that with Md.S2 = "5" the values under the
addresses 02:708 (Bd.S2) and 02:709 must be equal. For the special case of a modem with baud rate se-
lection, the starting baud rate (e.g. 300 Bd) must be set under the Bd.S2 (address 02:708) and the baud
rate identification (e.g. 19200 Bd) under address 02:709. The ex-works setting is: 02:708 = 19200 Bd and
02:709 = 19200 Bd.
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4.5.3 Other devices with RS232 interface (no modem)

a) EK220 with external power supply

The following settings must be made under the interface list ( 3.13):
- Md.S2 = 5 No modem control by the EK220; without RS232 control lines;
without baud rate selection
- Bd.S2 = 19200 19200 Bd - without the use of baud rate selection
4.5.4 Sending short messages by SMS.

 It is not possible to send short messages with an FE230.
If a modem (except FE230) is connected to Interface 2, then with definable events the EK220
can send a brief message by a short message (Short Message Service in the GSM mobile
radio network). To do this, a large number of settings are needed which cannot be made by
means of the keypad on the device, but instead with the aid of the "WinPADS" parameteri-
sation software.
The settings which can be made include the event which triggers the message, one or two
recipients and any eight volume corrector values as the message content.
With SEND ( page 79) you can send the defined message also with the keypad.
4.5.5 Standard output data records for process data

Process data can be synchronously temporarily stored in short cycles (e.g. 3 minutes) and
interrogated over the interface. To output these data records the mode "Data readout"" in
"Mode C" according to IEC 62056-2117 is used.
In order to obtain practicable values, buffer storage of the process data has to be activated.
In this respect
- the value "21" is written to the address "13:0157.0" via the interface and
- the operating cycle OCyc ( 56) is set to an integer divisor of 3 minutes.
Through these measures the battery service life of the EK220 is slightly reduced. The ex-
pected remaining service life is displayed under Bat.R ( page 57).
17 IEC 62056-21: formerly IEC 1107 or EN 61107
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Output of the data records

The data records are labelled on recalling with the addresses 1:01CD ... 15:01CD. (Other
addresses are used to set the content, see above.)
In the factory setting the following data are output:
No. Address Assign- Meaning Example
ment
1. 1:01CD 1:0180 EK220 serial number 1:1CD.10(4102758)
2. 2:01CD 1:0400 Time stamp 2:1CD.12(2007-02-26,13:24:35)
3. 3:01CD 2:0300 Volume at base conditions 3:1CD.12(12340*m3)
Volume at base conditions,
4. 4:01CD 2:0301 4:1CD.12(0*m3)
disturbed
5. 5:01CD 4:0300 Actual volume 5:1CD.12(134560*m3)
6. 6:01CD 4:0301 Actual volume, disturbed 6:1CD.12(0*m3)
7. 7:01CD 5:0310 Conversion factor 7:1CD.11(0.89531)
8. 8:01CD 7:0310_1 Gas pressure 8:1CD.11(0.98862* bar)
9. 9:01CD 6:0310_1 Gas temperature 9:1CD.11(24.32*°C)
Inverted compressibility factor
10. 10:01CD 8:0310 10:1CD.11(1.00068)
ratio
11. 11:01CD 2:0310 Flow at base conditions 11:1CD.11(32.23*m3|h)
12. 12:01CD 4:0310 Actual flow 12:1CD.11(36*m3|h)
13. 13:01CD 2:0110 Status 2 (incl. Vb) 13:1CD.13(0)
14. 14:01CD 4:0110 Status 4 (incl. Vm) 14:1CD.13(0)
15. 15:01CD 2:0100 System status 15:1CD.13(13)(15)
Setting the data record content

You can freely set the content of the process data with the aid of the "WinPADS" Parame-
terising Software". The addresses 1:01CF ... 15:01CF are used for setting values.
Archiving the data records
For tracing (e.g. after a mains failure) the last 200 process data records can be saved in
Archive 10. Archiving starts once the buffer storage of the process data has been activated
(see above).
4.6 Interface protocols

Apart from the standard protocol according to DIN IEC 62056-21, the following protocols
can also be set:
4.6.1 Modbus
see Chap. 3.13.3, page 81
4.6.2 Idom protocol

see Chap. 3.13.2, page 80
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5 Installation and maintenance

The EK220 is suitable for wall mounting and for installation on a gas meter. The holes for
wall mounting become accessible after opening the housing cover. For installation on a me-
ter a mounting bracket is required.
The installation and first test can occur without the presence of a calibration official, because
all relevant areas are secured by adhesive labels.
5.1 Installation procedure
The following steps must be carried out to install the device:

1. Mounting of the EK220 on the gas meter, on a bracket or on the wall.
2. Connection of the pulse transmitter, pressure line18 (perform leak test) and insertion of
the temperature sensor in the thermowell.
3. If required, connection of the following equipment to the power supply input, serial inter-
face or pulse/signal outputs.
 If the EK220 is used in a hazardous area (Zone 1), then only intrinsically safe electri-
cal circuits of certificated "associated operating equipment" must be connected. Their
certificated electrical data must conform to the requirements stated in the certificate
of conformance for the EK220.
4. With unused union screw joints the insertion seal must be replaced by one the enclosed
blind insertion seals.
5. The nuts of the cable glands of all connected cables have to be tied firmly to prevent
damages or malfunction due to penetrating moisture.
6. Sealing of the device by the weights and measures office or test station according to the
seal layout.
7. Close the housing.
 When closing the housing, make sure that no cables are pinched.
8. Open the shut-off valve24 (two-way or three-way valve) between the gas meter pressure
sensor port and the pressure sensor of the volume conversion device.
 Open the shut-off valve slowly to avoid pressure surges.
 Insofar as the volume conversion device has not been commissioned by a calibration
authority, we recommend comparing the displayed pressure in the Pressure menu
p.Mes (Chapter 3.4) with the value of a pressure gauge (may be present) directly up-
stream or downstream of the gas meter in the system. If applicable, note that the pres-
sure gauge displays relative pressure, that is, atmospheric pressure (approx. 1 bar) must
be added. This check allows you to ensure that the shut-off valve is open and that the
volume conversion device is using the operating pressure for conversion.
18 Not applicable when using EK220 as a temperature conversion device.
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5.2 Three-way valve19
A three-way valve is normally installed when the pressure sensor is fitted in order to be able
to test the pressure sensor while it is installed or to replace defective sensors without having
to shut off the entire gas line every time. The three-way valve available from ELSTER is
configured as follows:
to EK220
Shut-off in 45° position
from meter Test connection
Explanation:
“from meter” from gas meter “p-connection”; on the meter inlet side for diaphragm
gas meters;
“to VCD” to the connector on the pressure sensor of the volume conversion de-
vice;
“Test connection” point for reading the test pressure or for applying external pressure to
the volume conversion device.
When installing the three-way valve, make sure that the position of the control lever is
checked with the corresponding flows, since the lever can be removed and may be installed
in the wrong position!
The pipe from the pressure sensor to the meter has to be laid sloping, to prevent water
damaging the pressure sensor or influencing the accuracy of the measurement.
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5.3 Cable connection and earthing
The EK220 housing must always be earthed in order to divert high energy and high voltage
electromagnetic interference. An M6 screw is provided for this on the left-hand side of the
housing.
The earthing must be low resistance. The best conditions are obtained when a direct con-
nection is provided to the local potential equalisation strip through a cable which is as short
and as thick (at least 4mm²) as possible.
All permanently connected cables must have a screen which must be earthed at both ends
to prevent interference due to high frequency electromagnetic fields. The screen must be
connected all round, complete and flat. The EK220 has special EMC cable glands for this
purpose.
With correct connection of the cable screens and correct laying of the cables effects due to
circulation should not be expected. If, however, interference due to earthing points with po-
tential differences occur, potential equalisation lines can be laid in parallel to the cables.
These should then be connected as close as possible to the cable screen connection points.
Additional requirements are placed on the earthing of conducting screens between Ex areas
and non-Ex areas. The relevant installation requirements, e.g. EN 60079-14, must be fol-
lowed.
5.4 Checking the pressure sensor20
The pressure sensor must be checked for leaks during the recurring pressure tests of the
system.
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5.5 Terminal layout
Connection of the individual cables is made to the corresponding terminals on the circuit
board in the housing cover. When positioning the cables, make sure that no cables are
pinched as the cover is closed.
up to HW 1.4 from HW 2.0
X87
X2
X92
X1
X87 X92
Druck Temp.
X54
X55
Analog
Analog-
eingänge
inputs
+ - + - + - + - + -
T+ T- R+ R- Uext GND RS485
+ - + - + - DTR TxD DCD RxD RI GND RS232 T+ T- R+ R- Uext GND RS485
DTR TxD DCD RxD RI GND RS232
DE1 DE2 DE3 DA1 DA2 DA3 DA4
K3 DA4 K3
K2 K1
Fig. 2: Terminal layout
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Inputs:
DE1 Digital Input 1
DE2 Digital Input 2
DE3 Digital Input 3
Outputs:
DA1 Digital Output 1
Serial interface, Version RS485:
GND Signal ground (Ground)
Uext External power supply +
R- Received data -
R+ Received data +
T- Transmitted data -
T+ Transmitted data +
Serial interface, Version RS232:
GND Signal ground (Ground)
RI Control signal / External power supply +
RxD Received data
DCD Control signal
TxD Transmitted data
DTR Control signal
Pressure and temperature sensors (up to circuit board V1.4):
X92 Temperature sensor, four-wire
X87 Pressure sensor (Option: two pressure sensors21)
Pressure and temperature sensors (from circuit board V2.0):
X92 Temperature sensor, four-wire
X87 Pressure sensor type 17002
X1 Pressure sensor type CT30
X2 Option for second pressure sensor type CT3022
Batteries:
X54 Battery 1
X55 Battery 2
Others:
X100 If the EK220 is not employed in Ex Zone 1, the jumper X100 should be
plugged onto both pins of the male connector when connecting an exter-
nal power supply or an external Modem.
In this way any interference introduced by the connected device, which
may otherwise cause erroneous measurements, can be led away.
21 Only using pressure sensor type CT-30.

22 Only possible in connection with a CT30 on X1. Not possible in connection with a 17002 on X87.
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5.6 Connection of a low-frequency pulse generator (reed contacts)
A pulse generator must always be connected to the terminal "DE1". In addition, a second
pulse generator can be connected to terminal "DE2", e.g. for a pulse comparison
( page 63). Any polarity can be chosen. Connection scheme:
When using the lead available from Elster GmbH with Pulse genera- +
DE1
the order no. 73017093 (about 70 cm long), the follow- tor 1 -
ing wires should be connected: Pulse genera-
Terminal DE1: Brown and white +
DE2
tor 2
Terminal DE2: Yellow and green (on request) -
5.7 Connection of the serial interface RS485
 If the EK220 is not employed in Ex Zone 1, the supplied jumpers should be plugged
onto both pins of the X100 male connector (position: in front of the terminals) when
connecting a following device (e.g. modem or power supply unit).
In this way any interference introduced by the connected device, which may other-
wise cause erroneous measurements, can be led away.
5.7.1 FE260 Function Expansion (with or without modem)

 Before connection the display should no longer be active. When connecting, it must be
ensured that first the external power supply and then the communication lines are con-
nected.
A four-wire connection (one core each for T+, T-, R+, R-, full duplex) should be made.
Connection diagram: EK220 FE260

R+ R+

R- R-

T+ T+

T- T-
Uext U+
GND U-
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5.7.2 FE230 Function Expansion

 For this application the connection of the external power supply is not possible.
Connection diagram: EK220 FE230


R+ R+

R- R-

T+ T+

T- T-

Ri Ri
GND GND

DA4 + DA4 +

DA4 - DA4 -
5.7.3 Other devices with RS485 interface (no modem)

nected.
A four-wire connection (one core each for T+, T-, R+, R-) should be made, two-wire connection
(half duplex) is not possible.
Connection diagram:
EK220 Device with RS485 interface

(no FE260, no FE230)

R+ T + (Send data +)

R- T - (Send data -)

T+ R + (Receive data +)

T- R - (Receive data -)
Uext Power supply +
GND Power supply -
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5.7.4 EK220 connected to RS485-Bus (real RS485)

nected.
 No termination resistance should be connected to the RS485 bus.
 The Bus mode must be activated (s. Chapter 4.4.4).
Connection diagram:
External power
supply
EK220
Bus-Master
additional
devices
("Slaves")
5.8 Connection of the serial interface RS232
 If the EK220 is not employed in Ex Zone 1, the X100 jumpers (position: in front of the
terminals, see chapter 5.5) should be plugged onto both pins of the male connector
when connecting a device to the serial interface (e.g. mode, not EM260 or power supply
unit). In this way any interference introduced by the connected device, which may oth-
erwise cause erroneous measurements, can be led away.
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5.8.1 Industrial modem EM260 or Modem without control signals

 For this application the EK220 needs an external power supply.
 EK220 on EM260 only functions with an EM260 shipped from mid-2008 onwards.
Connection diagram:
EK220 EM260
TxD  TxD
RxD  RxD
Uext +9V
GND GND
DTR
not connected
DCD
5.8.2 Interface isolator MTL5051

Connection diagram:
Device with
MTL5051 EK220
RS232
 10 6
(RxD) Tx Rx TxD
 12 5
(TxD) Rx Tx RxD
n.c.* DTR
 7
RS232
all
 8
n.c.* n.c.* DCD
 9
2
5V/12V Ri / Uext
11 1
(Gnd) Ground Ground GND
 14 3
+ n.c.*
24V
13 4
- n.c.*
* n.c. = not connected
1a = OFF
1b = ON
Settings of MTL5051:
2a = OFF
2b = ON
 ON
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5.8.3 Other devices with RS232 interface, EK220 battery powered

Connection diagram:
Connected device
EK220
(RS232)

TxD RxD

RxD TxD

Ri Ri
GND GND
DTR
not connected
DCD
 Important: Higher power requirement of EK220. To be used only after consultation.
5.8.4 Other devices with RS232 interface, EK220 with ext. power supply
Connection diagram:
Connected device
EK220
(RS232)

TxD RxD

RxD TxD
DA1...4 - GND
DTR
not connected
DCD
Uext Power supply +
GND Power supply -
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 Since the external power supply is usually separate from the interface, both GND lines
(from the interface and from the power supply) must be connected. However, since only
one GND terminal is available in the EK220, the terminals DA1 - ... DA4 - can be used
as an alternative.
5.9 Seals
1. Setting the parameters

To change values subject to calibration regulations (e.g. cp value), the adhesive labels on the
calibration lock in the device must be opened up and the button pressed (status "P" flashes in
the display).
2. Closing and securing the calibration lock

Once all values subject to calibration regulations have been changed, the calibration lock is
closed by pressing the button (status "P" goes out) and the access opening is sealed with an
adhesive label.
3. Securing the circuit board

The circuit board is provided with a plastic cover to protect it from tampering. The fixing
screws of this cover must be provided with an adhesive label.
4. Securing the inputs and outputs

When used in applications subject to official calibration, the terminals relevant to official reg-
ulations (e.g. counting inputs) must be secured against tampering by calibration covering
caps. Sealing is provided by an adhesive label on the screw of the covering cap.
See Chap. 5.9.1 for seal layout.
5. Securing the housing (option)

The two screws on the top of the front are designed as sealing screws.
If necessary customer can protect the housing against opening by sealing wire and a suita-
ble customer seal.
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5.9.1 Seal layout of basic device

a) Housing cover (internal view)
Sealing points for Sealing points for

PCB cover
securing the securing the PCB cover
calibration switch
Sealing points for

securing in- and outputs
Terminal
covers
b) Housing cover (front view), standard seals
Possible sealing
point for securing
the identification
Identification label label.
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c) Housing cover (front view), cover sealing using wire seal (optional user sealing)
Capstan headed screws for wire

seal for securing the device
Wire seal
Possible sealing
point for securing
Identification label the identification
label.
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5.9.2 Seal layout of temperature sensor

The sealing of the temperature sensor is generally carried with wire seals.
In this section the sealing methods used by Elster GmbH for the standard temperature sen-
sors are illustrated as examples. Other variants of seals are possible depending on the com-
bination of temperature sensor and thermowell.
a) Temperature sensor of variable length + standard thermowell
Sealing sleeve
Cable gland for
fixing the tem-
perature sensor
Capstan
headed screw
Thermowell Wire seal
Temperature
sensor
b) Temperature sensor of variable length + older Elster thermowells
Sealing sleeve
Sealing
adapter
Wire seal Capstan

headed screw
Thermowell
Wire seal
Temperature
sensor
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5.9.3 Sealing layout of pressure sensor -Type CT3023

The sealing points shown in the sealing layouts are to be secured with sealing labels
a) Internal fitting
Wire seal
Sealing sleeve
Volume Conversion
Device
Pressure connector
Pressure sensor
b) External fitting
Sealing point for se-

Wire seal curing the identifi-
Sealing sleeve cation label
Pressure connector
Type identification as Connecting cable
sticker or lasered.
Pressure sensor
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5.9.4 Sealing layout of pressure sensor type 1700224

a) Internal fitting
An internal fitting of this sensor type is not planed at the moment.
b) External fitting
Type identification as sticker or la-

Wire seal
sered.
Union nut
Pressure connector Sealing point for se-

curing the identifi-
cation label
Pressure sensor
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5.10 Battery replacement
During operation a check must be made from time to time of whether the batteries need to
be replaced. The battery warning "B" in the "Status" field of the display ( 2.2.1) is used for
this as well as the remaining battery life in the service list ( 3.10: Bat.R).
 The displayed remaining battery service life applies to the specified standard operating
application ( B-2). The remaining service life is reduced correspondingly quicker due
to changes of the measurement cycle, reading of the values or continuous active dis-
play.
 The battery life with one battery in the standard operating mode ( B-2) is at least 5
years. The battery life may be reduced in other operating modes. Further details are
given in  3.10: Bat.R and Bat.K
 Battery replacement can be carried out without the presence of a calibration official, be-
cause the housing itself is not officially sealed.
 During battery replacement one battery should always remain connected. Before the old
battery is removed, the new battery must be connected. Two plugs are provided for this.
 EK220 measurements may be lost due to careless procedures. All the set parameters,
along with the once-daily date, time and counter readings are saved in a non-volatile
memory (EEPROM) and automatically recalled when required.
 As an additional backup, all data should be saved in the non-volatile memory (EEPROM)
directly before battery replacement ( 3.10, "Save"). If, due to an operating fault during
battery replacement, data is lost, the EK220 automatically recalls the data from the time
it was previously saved.
 Therefore, replacement should only be carried out by Elster Service or by specially

trained personnel.
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Carrying out the battery replacement:

1. Save the data as a precautionary measure ( 3.10: Save).
2. Open up the housing cover and swivel downwards. The battery is then accessible in the
bottom part of the housing.
3. Check the type and order number of the new battery.
 Tip: Mark the old battery, e.g. with a felt-tip pen or sticker before you start the battery
replacement. This avoids any later confusion.
4. At least one battery must always be connected to one of the two plugs. If this is not the
case, archives may be deleted, volume pulses may be lost during the battery replace-
ment and the clock may be slow after battery replacement.
5. Insert the new battery and connect to the free plug in parallel to the old battery (both are
electrically isolated). The plugs are polarised against incorrect connection.
6. Pull off the old battery from the plug and remove.
7. Fix the new battery in the holder on the floor of the housing.
8. Reclose the housing (make sure that the cable is not pinched).
9. Under "Service" - "Battery capacity" ( 3.10: BAT.C) the initial capacity must be entered
(essential even with the same capacity value)!
With the use of the size "D" battery obtainable from Elster GmbH, the value 13.0 Ah
should be entered for Bat.C.
10. Check the operating life calculated by the EK220: At least 60 months should be displayed
for Bat.R ( 3.10). If this is not the case, carry out the step again.
11. End of the battery replacement.
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A Approvals
A-1 EC Declaration of Conformance
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A-2 Approval for Ex Zone
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B Technical data
B-1 General data (mechanical)

Housing/construction Wall-mounted housing (horizontally);
aluminium cast alloy G AI SI 12 / DIN 1775;
with cable glands
Dimensions (W x H x T) Approx. 126 x 126 x 90 mm
(with cable glands)
Weight Approx. 1.7 kg
Cable connection Clamp terminals; d = 0.3 ... 1.4 mm
with flexible cable fit core-end sleeves
Cable diameter: 7,0 … 9,5 mm
Screen Connect cable screen to the cable gland
Protection IP 66 according to EN60529
Ambient conditions accord. to MID Directive:
Ambient temperature -25°C ... +55°C
Humidity conditions condensation
Point of use open
Mechanical ambient conditions accord. to MID Directive: Class M1
Electromagnetic ambient conditions accord. to MID Directive: Class E2
B-2 Batteries
Batteries 1 lithium battery; 3.6V; size D

normal rated capacity: 16.5 Ah
Usable capacity for EK220: 13.0 Ah
Order no.: 73015774
1 additional lithium battery optional
for double battery service life
Order no.: 73015774
The min. service life of five years is guaranteed for the following standard operating mode:
Ambient temperature Ta = -10...+50°C
Measurement cycle (MCyc) 30 s
Operating cycle (OCyc) 300 s (5 minutes)
K-value mode (Md.K) 1 (acc. S-Gerg-88)
Mode Input 1 (pulse input)
Display active 1 hour per month
Optical interface active 15 minutes per month
Internal interface (terminals) Not used
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B-3 External power supply

Designation Uext
Cable connection Plug-in terminals; d = 0.3 ... 1.4 mm
With flexible cable use wire-end sleeves.
Screening Connect cable screen to the cable gland.
Nominal data:
Supply voltage: U = 5.0 V ... 9.5 V
Supply current: I  30 mA (Typ.S2 = RS-485)
I  50 mA (Typ.S2 = RS-232)
 For impulse-counting at the digital inputs an internal battery is required, although the
external power supply is connected!
 It`s only allowed to use an external power supply, which is approved by Elster GmbH.
 If the EK220 is not employed in Ex Zone 1, the X100 jumper (position: in front of the
terminals, see Chapter 5.5) should be plugged onto both pins of the male connector
when connecting an external power supply.
In this way any interference introduced by the connected device, which may otherwise
cause erroneous measurements, can be led away.
B-4 Pulse and status inputs

Three digital inputs with common ground (minus pole) for reed contacts or transistor
switches (only Input "DE1").
Designation DE1... DE3
Screening Connect cable screen to the cable gland over the full area.
Special features Each input can be parameterised and sealed separately.
Nominal data
 For data which is not mentioned here, the limits in the certificate of conformance must
be observed when using the EK220 in Ex Zone 1.
Open-circuit voltage U0  2 V
Internal resistance Ri  500 k
Short-circuit current Ik  4 µA
Switching point "on" Re  100 k or Ue < 0.8 V
Switching point "off" Ra  2 M
Pulse duration te  50 ms
Space duration ta  50 ms
Counting frequency f  2 Hz (see chapter 0)
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B-5 Signal and pulse outputs
Four transistor outputs with common ground (minus pole).

The volume pulses acquired for one measurement cycle are output as pulse packets. They
are therefore not suitable for open and closed-loop control purposes.
Designation DA1... DA4
Screening Connect cable screen to the cable gland over the full area.
Special features Each output can be parameterised and sealed separately.
Nominal data:
 The limits in the certificate of conformance must be observed when using the EK220 in
Ex Zone 1, also for data which is not mentioned here.
Maximum switching voltage 30 V DC (Ex Zone 1: max 10V DC)
Maximum switching current 100 mA DC
Maximum voltage drop 1V
Maximum residual current 0.001 mA
Pulse duration Min. 125 ms, adjustable on a pitch of 125 ms
Space duration Min. 125 ms, adjustable on a pitch of 125 ms
Output frequency Max. 4 Hz, adjustable
 When the EK220 is used in Ex Zone 1, it is essential that the applied switching
voltage on the outputs A1 – A4 does not exceed 10 V, even in the event of a
fault (single fail-safe) – see chapter A-2; Ui = 10V!
In this case, it is recommended that an ex-proof isolating amplifier is used.
Output sheet:
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B-5.1 Connection of an EK220 to a PLC or external switching amplifier
 When connecting the outputs to a customer installation (e.g. PLC), an isolat-

ing amplifier is usually required, since the EK220 works with common ground
and the PLC usually with a common plus. The isolating amplifier is also rec-
ommended, so that both systems are galvanic isolated (EMC influences).
 Generally, a switching amplifier is strictly recommended to separate the two

systems isolated (e.g. against EMC effects)!
Wrong wiring of the out-

puts to a PLC or an exter-
nal switching amplifier by
use of more than one out-
puts of the EK220:
Correct wiring:
Switching amplifier with common ground: Separate Switching amplifier for each output
(recommended):
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B-6 Optical serial interface

Optical interface according to IEC 62056-21; bit-serial, asynchronous data transmission ac-
cording to ISO 1177, half duplex.
Support of Data transmission mode "C" (= Data read-out, programming and manufac-
turer-specific applications with automatic change of the baud rate).
Baud rate 300 Bd (initial baud rate); automatic up to 9600 Bd.

Format 1 start, 7 data, 1 parity (even) and 1 stop bit.
Connection Optical read-out head on device front panel
(automatic positioning / fixing by magnet).
B-7 Electrical serial interface (internal)
Interface RS232 or RS485 (via software selectable), e.g. for the connection of an FE260
Function Expansion Unit, a modem or other interfaces with RS-485, RS-232 or RS-422 in-
terface. The RS485 interface can be operated in 4-wire (RS422) or 2-wire (RS485) mode.
 Since the interface of the EK220 has been designed for use in the hazardous
area and for a battery device, the correct function when connecting an exter-
nal device with RS232 / RS485 interface cannot always be guaranteed and
must be checked in individual cases!
 In most cases an external power supply is required when the internal inter-
face is operated (see chapter: 4.4 and 4.5).
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B-8 Pressure sensor 25
B-8.1 Type CT30

From these pressure sensor type two sensors can be connected to the EK220.
The first pressure sensor can be implemented either as internal or as external version and
is available only as an absolute-pressure sensor.
The second pressure sensor is connectable only as external version (cable length 2.5m or
10m) and can be implemented as an absolute or relative pressure sensor.
Pressure connection: Ermeto M12 x 1.5 male thread, usable length approx. 10 mm
Absolute pressure ranges 26:

Max. admissible Max. admissible
Measurement range Measurement range
overload overload
0.7 ... 2 bar abs. 18 bar abs. 4 ... 20 bar abs. 40 bar abs.
0.8 ... 5 bar abs. 25 bar abs. 6 ... 30 bar abs. 60 bar abs.
0,8 ... 6 bar abs. 25 bar abs. 8 ... 40 bar abs. 60 bar abs.
1.4... 7 bar abs. 25 bar abs. 14 ... 70 bar abs. 105 bar abs.
2... 10 bar abs. 40 bar abs. 16 ... 80 bar abs. 105 bar abs.
2.4 ... 12 bar abs. 40 bar abs.
Gauge pressure ranges 27: Cross section of the pressure connection:

Measurement Max. admissible
range overload
1.4 ... 7 barG 40 barG
4 ... 20 barG 40 barG
16 ... 80 barG 105 barG
B-8.2 Type 17002

Only one of these pressure sensor types can be connected to the EK220.
The pressure sensor is currently implemented only as an external version (cable length
2.5m).
Pressure connection: ¼” – NPT – male thread
Absolute pressure ranges:

Max. admissible
Measurement range
overload
0.9 ... 7 bar abs. 10 bar abs.

26 For first and/or second pressure sensor.
27 Only for second pressure sensor.
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B-8.3 Installation information

When connecting the pressure line to the installed pressure sensor, attention must be paid
to the pipe diameter to avoid damage and leaks on the gland connection. In particular the
parting point on the pipe should be checked for burrs or flaring, which cause an increase in
the outside diameter of the pipe.
B-9 Temperature sensor

Type: Pt100, Pt500 or Pt1000 according to EN 60751
Measurement range: -30°C ... +60°C
Measurement uncertainty:  ± 0.1% of measurement
Mounting: Insertion into sensor receptacle with variable length
Sensor dimensions: Diameter: 6,0 mm / length: 50 mm
Cable length: standard: 2 m / optional: 10 m
B-10 Measurement uncertainty
The error limits quoted in the MID and in (DIN) EN 12405 are maintained.
Depending on the ambient temperature and the pressure measurement range, detailed data
is available on request.
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C Index
A G
Adjustment · 29, 32, 35, 36, 58, 61 GSM · 74, 89, 91
Alarm · 23, 25, 26, 46, 70
Alarm limits · 12, 50 I
Ambient temperature · 56, 118, 124 IEC 62056-21 · 76, 122
Archive · 42 Interface · 73, 78
Measurement period archive · 42 Interface isolator · 91, 102
Monthly archive · 42
Audit Trail · See Changes logbook L
Logbook · 47
B
Batteries · 12, 54, 56, 98 M
Battery capacity · 57, 58, 111 Manufacturer's lock · 22
Battery ervice life · 118 Maximum · 11
Battery replacement · 51, 58, 59, 110 Mean · 11
Battery service life · 52, 55, 56, 57, 58, 110 Measurement period · 43, 44, 45, 56, 69
Baud rate · 76 Minimum · 11
Bus · 77 MODBUS · 75, 81
Modem · 54
C Month boundary · see Day boundary
Calibration archive · 60 MTL5051 · 91, 102
Calibration lock · 12, 16, 50, 53, 58, 104
Calibration logbook · 12, 48 O
Calibration switch · See Calibration lock Operating point checks · 60
Certification data log · 16 P
Changes logbook · 47
PIN-Code · 79
Clear output pulse buffer · 51, 69
Pressure sensor · 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 59, 60,
Clock · 50, 52, 58
123
Running accuracy · 52, 58
Pulse comparison · 63
D
S
Data backup · 51
Save data · 59
Data format · 76
Signal input · 52, 64, 65, 66
Data protection · 16
standard operating application · 110
Data record · See Data row
Data row · 17 T
Data transfer · 12 Tamper detection · 52, 64, 65
Day boundary · 25, 26, 42, 43, 69, 84 Temperature Conversion Device · 8
Daylight saving · 54, 55 Temperature sensor · 34, 35, 124
E Time synchronisation · 65
Event logbook · 47 V
Ex Zone 1 · see Zone 1 Voltage failure · 51
F W
FE230 · 53, 54, 65, 78, 90 Warning · 12, 46, 64, 70
FE260 · 89, 99 Warning limit · 51, 52
freeze · 42 Warning limits · 12
Freeze · 44, 57, 60
Z
Zone 1 · 6, 85, 94
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EK220

Volume and Temperature Conversion Device

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Mainz-Kastel, October 2017

In this application it is essential to take note of the following information:

 Repairs on the EK220 may only by carried out by Elster GmbH.

II Items supplied and accessories

Ordering information and accessories Order no.

 Optional double battery life by connection of an additional battery possible.

 A display list freely assignable by the user.

 Programming via keypad possible.

 Calibration switch (separately sealed in the device).

 Permanently wired serial interface, as RS485 or RS232 usable

 MODBUS protocol via permanently wired serial interface.

 IDOM protocol via the permanently wired serial interface.

 Short message via SMS

Counter / signal inputs:

 Pulse value for each input separately adjustable, also non-decade.

Pulse / signal outputs:

Mechanical details / housing:

 Ex approval for use in Ex Zone 1 according to II 2 G EEx ia [ia] IIC T4.

1 Not applicable when used as a Temperature Conversion Device.

The following are positioned on the front panel for operation:

2 EK220 as a Temperature Conversion Device EK220-T is labelled on the identification label.

Basic display structure (with an example):

Prefix Archive Device status Menu

2.2.1 Line 1 = Labels

3 If certification data log is available.

2.2.2 Line 2 = Value with name and unit

Key(s) Designation Effect

2.3.1 Changing values

DC Type Entry, change using "ENTER"

2.3.2 Entering "sources"

2.3.3 Entry errors

2.4 Access rights

2.4.1 Calibration lock

2.4.2 Certification data log

2.4.3 Supplier's lock and customer's lock

2.5 Formation of the list structure

User list Standard volume Actual volume Pressure

Temperature Conversion Archive Status + Logbook

 T  C  ArMo1 Arc  S.Reg S 

System Service Inputs

 Time  Bat.R  cp.I1 

Outputs Interfaces Energy

3.1 User list

AD Designation / value Unit Access Address DC

3.2 Standard volume (volume at base conditions) list

AD Designation / value Unit Access Address DC

3.3 Actual volume (volume at measurement conditions) list

AD Designation / value Unit Access Address DC

3.4 Pressure list

 If designed as Temperature Conversion Device only the list as described in

a) One or none6 pressure sensor connected to the EK220, Sel.p2 = 0 ("off"):

6 EK220 as Temperature Conversion Device.

b) Two pressure sensors7 connected to the EK220, Sel.p2 = 1 ("CT30"):

 No disturbance quantities are counted when designed as a temperature conver-

p.atm Ambient pressure fixed value 9

3.4.1 Submenu pressure sensor 2 "SMenu Press. 2"