Power quality monitoring for

electrical power systems

The SENTRON PAC4200 is a feature packed Whether your goal is to reduce operation cost,
power monitoring device that is suitable for reduce your carbon footprint or to maintain
use in industrial, government and commercial your power assets, the PAC 4200 meter
applications where basic to advanced metering, should be an important part of your power
logging, and I/O is required. The meter may monitoring system.
be used as a stand alone device monitoring
over 200 parameters or as part of an industrial The SENTRON PAC4200 provides open
control, building automation or global enterprise communication using the standard built-in
wide monitoring system. Ethernet Modbus TCP, Optional Modbus RTU
or PROFIBUS-DP protocols for easy integration
Advanced power quality monitoring and logging into any local or remote monitoring system.
applications range from single low voltage The gateway functionality of this device
breaker / building metering to sub-station main reduces installation cost by replacing other
feeder monitoring, sub-billing or cost allocation gateway devices and simplifying wiring.
installtions with multiple tariffs. The SENTRON Simple configuration of the meter can be
PAC4200 can also be used to support LEED done from the front display or by using a PC
certification and provide the needed energy with SENTRON powerconfig setup software,
metering data for federal/local government supplied with the meter.
EPACT 2005 energy reduction programs.

SENTRON PAC4200
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 SENTRON PAC PROFIBUS Two Digital Input and two MODBUS TCP
DP and MODBUS RTU Digital Outputs as standard integrated into the
expansion modules for meter as standard
remote data transmission.

• 96
Terminal blocks • mm
for voltage and current 3.78
measuring, control in.
power and digital
input and output •
•
77 mm
Digital input and output 3.03 in.1)
module provides 4 96 mm
additional digital inputs 3.78 in.
and 2 digital outputs

1) 99mm, 3.90 in., with expansion module

Power management and power cost and provides logging for 40 days • Sub-Metering
SENTRON PAC4200 at 15 minute intervals in non-volatile RAM. Low cost, high accuracy and simple
The SENTRON PAC4200 can easily be retrofit installation enables economical
integrated into a power management Applications Summary measurement of commercial and
system using Modbus TCP (standard), • Ideal for replacing multiple analog residential tenant space. Integrate
Modbus RTU (option) or PROFIBUS-DP meters. Use it for external (enclosure) the PAC4200 with existing energy
(option). With communication, the or embedded automatic meter reading management systems and RTUs. Reduce
SENTRON PAC4200 transmits measured in panels, switchboards, switchgear, energy consumption by eliminating
values to the supervisory systems, where transformers, and more, to allocate energy previously uncontrolled expenses.
the data can be further processed for costs on a building by building basis.
display and control. As a serial to Ethernet Example of the PAC4200 menu
gateway, this device can reduce cost by • Basic Metering
replacing other devices and simplifying The PAC4200 offers high-accuracy power,
wiring while giving visibility to down energy and demand measurements. These
stream devices. revenue-accurate values can be used for
bill verification, monitoring backup power
The PAC4200 can also serve two masters via on critical systems and offering cost
the TCP connection, so multiple supervisory effective energy solutions.
systems can access the data. This helps to
reduce system cost by eliminating the need • Cost Allocation / Energy Monitoring
for duplicate devices. Perfect for monitoring right down to
the tool level, the meter can help monitor Example of operating menu: The texts can be
displayed in several languages, which can be
Siemens offers the WinPM.Net power cost centers, identify opportunities for selected directly on the device.2) The large graphic
management software which can provide demand control and check energy LCD display facilitates reading even from a distance.
easy integration to the SENTRON PAC4200 consumption patterns. The acquisition For optimum visibility even in poor light conditions,
meter. WinPM.Net provides standard over- of power or energy can be based on a the SENTRON PAC4200 comes with a gradually
view displays allowing detailed analysis of certain time frame (15 min. time interval) adjustable background illumination.
the electrical power, which allows for easy or controlled by a signal.
Large graphic LCD display provides:
allocation of power consumption and
• Display title or designation of the
cost. Additionally, unexpected operating • Automation integration monitors critical
displayed measurements
conditions can be detected on a timely basis. equipment processes and ties directly
• Phase angles and measurements
to the Siemens family of PLCs and
• Measured real-time and min/max values
SENTRON PAC4200 makes automation networks. Full integration
• All reading with appropriate units
consumption apparent into the Simatic system is made easy
• Custom labeling for function keys
To accomplish a sustainable reduction of using one of several methods. One
• Bar charts showing up to the 31st
power costs, you must first analyze the method is powerrate a premium add-on
harmonic
electrical system’s current consumption for WinCC and PCS7. It can be used for
• Four user defined custom screens with
and power flows. The SENTRON PAC4200 energy management and control. Another
numeric or bar chart values
power meter precisely and reliably delivers is pre-engineered faceplates integrated
2) Languages included as standard in the meter
the required information of power values into the Simatic library or by simply using
are English, German, French, Spanish, Italian,
to put you on the path to reduce your the GSD files available for the meter. Portuguese, Turkish, Russian and Chinese.
Functional features
Instantaneous values
Voltage Phase-phase / phase-neutral ✓
Currents Per phase and neutral (calculated) ✓
Apparent, active and reactive power (kW, kVAR, kVA) Per phase and total ✓
(PF) and displacement power factor (cos phi) Per phase and total ✓
Frequency 45...64 Hz ✓
THD for voltage and current Per phase ✓
Individual harmonics Through the 31st for volts and amps ✓
Min. / max. values Voltage - phase-phase, phase-neutral ✓
Current / Power / Power factor / THD/ ϕ per phase ✓
Frequency, phase angle ✓
Three phase average voltage and current ✓
Odd harmonics for voltage and current per phase up the 31st ✓
Demand values for active, apparent and reactive power ✓
Average values Voltage - phase-phase, phase-neutral ✓
Voltage min. / max. for phase-phase-phase-neutral ✓
Current ✓
Current min. / max. ✓
Energy measurement – logging
Real (active) energy (kWH) Import / export; high / low tariff ✓
Reactive energy (kVARH) Positive / negative; high / low tariff ✓
Apparent energy (kWH) High / low tariff ✓
Energy demand per measuring period Three phase average rating for active and reactive power 1 to 60 min.
kW, kWd and Min. / max. logging 40 days Non-volatile log file @ 15 minutes ✓
Event logging 4000 events in non volatile memory ✓
Meter running counter Uptime in hours ✓
Universal counter Pulse counting of external devices like water, gas, etc. ✓
Measurement accuracy
Zero blind Measurement per IEC 61577-12 ✓
Sampling rate 170 samples/cycle at 60Hz (1) 1) 1 ✓
True RMS measurement For voltage and current harmonics up to the 31st ✓
Voltages ±0.2
Currents ±0.2
Power factor; active power 2%; 0.2%
Active energy Class 0.2S to IEC 61577-12
(correlates to Class 0.2S of
the IEC62053-22 /
ANSI C12.20)
Reactive energy Class 2 in acc. with
IEC 62053-23
Monitoring functions
Set point monitoring V, I, power, VAR, VA, Freq. THD, PF Up to 12 values
Simple logic functions for alarming Alarm via digital
Phase unbalance Voltage and / or >< current ✓
Communication
Ethernet Integrated into meter as standard and supports up to 32 Modbus
serial devices in gateway mode with Modbus RTU module.
(can support two masters simultaneously) 10/100 Base-T (100 Mbit/ sec)
Modbus TCP Integrated RJ45 port 10/100 Base-T (100 Mbit/ sec)
PROFIBUS DP V1 expansion module Optional
• Parameterization via device front or with • Support of all baud rates from
SENTRON powerconfig software 9600 BPS to 12 MBPS (9.6 Kbit/
• Transition of data via GSD file sec to 12 Mbit/sec)
Modbus RTU expansion module Optional – required for gateway feature
• Parameterization via device front or with • Support of all baud rates of
SENTRON powerconfig software 4800, 9600, 19.2K and 38.4K
• Transition of data via MODBUS BPS (4.8 / 9.6 / 19.2 and 38.4
register based points kB/sec)

1) Per IEC61557-12, which defines the accuracy as percentage of reading.

Functional features (continued)
Digital inputs / outputs
Integrated digital inputs 24 Vdc / 4 mA 2; dry contacts, requires external power
Integrated digital outputs 30 Vdc max. / 10-27 mA; 100 mA max. 2
Optional Digital I/O (expansion module)inputs 24 Vdc / 4 mA 4 per module; wet, no external power needed
Optional Digital I/O (expansion module) outputs 30 Vdc max. / 10-27 mA; 100 mA max. 2 per module
General
Password protection ✓
Technical data
Two-quadrant (import) / 4Q
four-quadrant (import
and export) measuring
Measurement types 1 ph, 2 ph or 3 ph
Applicable for network type TN, TT, IT
Measured voltage Direct connection up to max. delta/wye 690 V / 400 V (CAT III) for IEC
without transformer 600/347 for UL / CSA
Current inputs Settable on device 1A or 5A nominal
Power supply AC/DC 95...240V AC (±10%) /
110...340V DC (±10%)
Dimensions L x W x D in mm 96 x 96
Installation depth without module (mm) 77 mm / 3.03in.
Installation depth with module (mm) 99 mm / 3.90 in.
Degree of protection Front IP65 - NEMA 12
Rear IP20 - NEMA 1
Operating temperature ºC / ºF –5...+55 / +23...+131
Display Type Background-illuminated
graphic LCD
Resolution (pixels) 128 x 96
Text displays Multilingual
Optional Ports 2 Two ports are available for optional modules

Certifications
UL61010-1, 2nd Ed. Safety of Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use Part 1: General Requirements

CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04, 2nd Ed. Safety for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use

Order information
Product Order number 1)
SENTRON PAC4200 compression terminals not suitable for use with ring tongue terminals, AC/DC 7KM4212-0BA00-3AA0
SENTRON PAC PROFIBUS DP expansion module 7KM9300-0AB00-0AA0
SENTRON PAC MODBUS RTU expansion module 7KM9300-0AM00-0AA0
SENTRON PAC I/O module 4DI + 2DO 7KM9200-0AB00-0AA0
Connector block suitable for use with ring tongue terminals Consult Siemens Sales
SENTRON Adapter Plate for 4700/4720 meter cutout 93-47ADAPTER
SENTRON PAC32/4200 Meter DIN Rail adapter – Meter display will not be seen 7KM9900-0YA00-0AA0
SITOP Power Supply AC 99-264VAC, 24 VDC, 0.5A 6EP1331-2BA10
1) Omit dashes from part numbers when ordering except on 93-47ADAPTER.

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which in case of actual use do not always apply as described
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