GE EPM6000 Datasheet - Power Meter

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Table of Contents
1: THREE-PHASE POWER THREE PHASE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................... 1-1

MEASUREMENT WYE CONNECTION .......................................................................................................................... 1-1
DELTA CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
BLONDEL’S THEOREM AND THREE PHASE MEASUREMENT ......................................... 1-4
POWER, ENERGY AND DEMAND ............................................................................................... 1-6
REACTIVE ENERGY AND POWER FACTOR ............................................................................. 1-9
HARMONIC DISTORTION .............................................................................................................. 1-11
POWER QUALITY .............................................................................................................................. 1-13
2: OVERVIEW AND HARDWARE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2-1

SPECIFICATIONS VOLTAGE AND CURRENT INPUTS ...................................................................................... 2-2
ORDER CODES ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
MEASURED VALUES ............................................................................................................ 2-4
UTILITY PEAK DEMAND ....................................................................................................... 2-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 2-8
ACCURACY .......................................................................................................................................... 2-9
3: MECHANICAL INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

INSTALLATION ANSI INSTALLATION STEPS .......................................................................................................... 3-2
DIN INSTALLATION STEPS ........................................................................................................... 3-3
EPM 6000T TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 3-4
4: ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INSTALLING METERS ................................................................. 4-1

INSTALLATION CT LEADS TERMINATED TO METER ................................................................................... 4-2
CT LEADS PASS-THROUGH (NO METER TERMINATION) ................................................ 4-3
QUICK CONNECT CRIMP CT TERMINATIONS ................................................................... 4-5
VOLTAGE AND POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS .............................................................. 4-6
GROUND CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 4-6
VOLTAGE FUSES .................................................................................................................. 4-6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS .................................................................................. 4-7
DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
(1) WYE, 4-WIRE WITH NO PTS AND 3 CTS, 3 ELEMENT ............................................ 4-8
(2) WYE, 4-WIRE WITH NO PTS AND 3 CTS, 2.5 ELEMENT ........................................ 4-11
(3) WYE, 4-WIRE WITH 3 PTS AND 3 CTS, 3 ELEMENT .............................................. 4-12
(4) WYE, 4-WIRE WITH 2 PTS AND 3 CTS, 2.5 ELEMENT ........................................... 4-13
(5) DELTA, 3-WIRE WITH NO PTS, 2 CTS ....................................................................... 4-14
(6) DELTA, 3-WIRE WITH 2 PTS, 2 CTS ......................................................................... 4-15
(7) DELTA, 3-WIRE WITH 2 PTS, 3 CTS ......................................................................... 4-16
(8) CURRENT-ONLY MEASUREMENT (THREE-PHASE) .................................................... 4-17
(9) CURRENT-ONLY MEASUREMENT (DUAL-PHASE) ...................................................... 4-18
(10) CURRENT-ONLY MEASUREMENT (SINGLE-PHASE) ................................................ 4-19
5: COMMUNICATION IRDA COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................ 5-1

INSTALLATION RS-485 / KYZ OUTPUT COM 2 (COM OPTION S) .................................................................. 5-2
EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC–1

CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (COM OPTION E) .................................. 5-5
SETTING UP THE HOST PC TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE EPM 6000 METER ......... 5-5
SETTING UP THE ETHERNET CARD (OPTION E) IN THE EPM 6000 METER ............... 5-7
RESETTING THE ETHERNET CARD (E-) .............................................................................. 5-9
6: USING THE METER PROGRAMMING USING THE FACEPLATE ............................................................................... 6-1

METER FACE ELEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 6-2
METER FACE BUTTONS ....................................................................................................... 6-3
START UP .............................................................................................................................. 6-3
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................................ 6-4
RESET MODE ....................................................................................................................... 6-4
ENTER PASSWORD (IF ENABLED IN SOFTWARE) .................................................... 6-5
CONFIGURATION MODE ...................................................................................................... 6-6
CONFIGURING THE SCROLL FEATURE ............................................................................... 6-8
CONFIGURING THE CT SETTING ........................................................................................ 6-9
CONFIGURING THE PT SETTING ........................................................................................ 6-10
CONFIGURING THE CONNECTION (CNCT) SETTING ......................................................... 6-11
CONFIGURING THE COMMUNICATION PORT SETTING .................................................... 6-12
OPERATING MODE ............................................................................................................... 6-14
% OF LOAD BAR ............................................................................................................................... 6-14
WATT-HOUR ACCURACY TESTING (VERIFICATION) ........................................................... 6-15
INFRARED & KYZ PULSE CONSTANTS FOR ACCURACY TESTING (KH) ......................... 6-16
GE COMMUNICATOR PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW ............................................................ 6-16
FACTORY INITIAL DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................................................... 6-17
HOW TO CONNECT USING GE COMMUNICATOR SOFTWARE ...................................... 6-17
DEVICE PROFILE SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 6-19
A: EPM 6000 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ A-1

NAVIGATION MAPS NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4) ........................................................................................ A-1
EPM 6000 NAVIGATION MAP TITLES: ............................................................................ A-1
B: MODBUS MAPPING INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ B-1

FOR EPM 6000 MODBUS REGISTER MAP SECTIONS ...................................................................................... B-1
DATA FORMATS ............................................................................................................................... B-2
FLOATING POINT VALUES ........................................................................................................... B-2
MODBUS REGISTER MAP .............................................................................................................. B-3
C: DNP MAPPING FOR INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... C-1

EPM 6000 DNP MAPPING (DNP-1 TO DNP-2) ............................................................................................ C-1
D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL DNP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................. D-1

ASSIGNMENTS FOR DATA LINK LAYER ............................................................................................................................ D-2
EPM 6000 TRANSPORT LAYER ......................................................................................................................... D-2
APPLICATION LAYER ....................................................................................................................... D-3
OBJECT AND VARIATION ..................................................................................................... D-3
E: MANUAL REVISION RELEASE NOTES ................................................................................................................................ E-1

HISTORY
TOC–2 EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GE
Grid Solutions
EPM 6000 Power Meter
Chapter 1: Three-Phase Power

Measurement
Three-Phase Power Measurement
This introduction to three-phase power and power measurement is intended to

provide only a brief overview of the subject. The professional meter engineer or meter
technician should refer to more advanced documents such as the EEI Handbook for
Electricity Metering and the application standards for more in-depth and technical
coverage of the subject.
1.1 Three Phase System Configurations

Three-phase power is most commonly used in situations where large amounts of
power will be used because it is a more effective way to transmit the power and
because it provides a smoother delivery of power to the end load. There are two
commonly used connections for three-phase power, a wye connection or a delta
connection. Each connection has several different manifestations in actual use.
When attempting to determine the type of connection in use, it is a good practice to
follow the circuit back to the transformer that is serving the circuit. It is often not
possible to conclusively determine the correct circuit connection simply by counting
the wires in the service or checking voltages. Checking the transformer connection will
provide conclusive evidence of the circuit connection and the relationships between
the phase voltages and ground.
1.2 Wye Connection

The wye connection is so called because when you look at the phase relationships and
the winding relationships between the phases it looks like a Y. Figure 1.1 depicts the
winding relationships for a wye-connected service. In a wye service the neutral (or
center point of the wye) is typically grounded. This leads to common voltages of 208/
120 and 480/277 (where the first number represents the phase-to-phase voltage and
the second number represents the phase-to-ground voltage).
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WYE CONNECTION CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
VC
Phase 3
N
Phase 2 Phase 1
VB VA
Figure 1-1: Three-phase Wye Winding
The three voltages are separated by 120o electrically. Under balanced load conditions
the currents are also separated by 120o. However, unbalanced loads and other
conditions can cause the currents to depart from the ideal 120o separation. Three-
phase voltages and currents are usually represented with a phasor diagram. A phasor
diagram for the typical connected voltages and currents is shown in Figure 1.2.
VC
IC
N
IA
VB IB VA
Figure 1-2: Phasor Diagram Showing Three-phase Voltages and Currents
The phasor diagram shows the 120o angular separation between the phase voltages.
The phase-to-phase voltage in a balanced three-phase wye system is 1.732 times the
phase-to-neutral voltage. The center point of the wye is tied together and is typically
grounded. Table 1.1 shows the common voltages used in the United States for wye-
connected systems.
Table 1.1: Common Phase Voltages on Wye Services
Phase to Ground Voltage Phase to Phase Voltage
120 volts 208 volts
277 volts 480 volts
2,400 volts 4,160 volts
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CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT DELTA CONNECTION
Table 1.1: Common Phase Voltages on Wye Services

Phase to Ground Voltage Phase to Phase Voltage
Usually a wye-connected service will have four wires: three wires for the phases and
one for the neutral. The three-phase wires connect to the three phases (as shown in
Figure 1.1). The neutral wire is typically tied to the ground or center point of the wye.
In many industrial applications the facility will be fed with a four-wire wye service but
only three wires will be run to individual loads. The load is then often referred to as a
delta-connected load but the service to the facility is still a wye service; it contains
four wires if you trace the circuit back to its source (usually a transformer). In this type
of connection the phase to ground voltage will be the phase-to-ground voltage
indicated in Table 1, even though a neutral or ground wire is not physically present at
the load. The transformer is the best place to determine the circuit connection type
because this is a location where the voltage reference to ground can be conclusively
identified.
1.3 Delta Connection

Delta-connected services may be fed with either three wires or four wires. In a three-
phase delta service the load windings are connected from phase-to-phase rather
than from phase-to-ground. Figure 1.3 shows the physical load connections for a
delta service.
VC
Phase 2 Phase 3
VB Phase 1 VA
Figure 1-3: Three-phase Delta Winding Relationship

In this example of a delta service, three wires will transmit the power to the load. In a
true delta service, the phase-to-ground voltage will usually not be balanced because
the ground is not at the center of the delta.
Figure 1.4 shows the phasor relationships between voltage and current on a three-
phase delta circuit.
In many delta services, one corner of the delta is grounded. This means the phase to
ground voltage will be zero for one phase and will be full phase-to-phase voltage for
the other two phases. This is done for protective purposes.

BLONDEL’S THEOREM AND THREE PHASE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
VBC IC VCA
IA
IB
VAB
Figure 1-4: Phasor Diagram, Three-Phase Voltages and Currents, Delta-Connected
Another common delta connection is the four-wire, grounded delta used for lighting
loads. In this connection the center point of one winding is grounded. On a 120/240
volt, four-wire, grounded delta service the phase-to-ground voltage would be 120
volts on two phases and 208 volts on the third phase. Figure 1.5 shows the phasor
diagram for the voltages in a three-phase, four-wire delta system.
VC
VCA
VBC N VA
VAB
VB
Figure 1-5: Phasor Diagram Showing Three-phase Four-Wire Delta-Connected System
1.4 Blondel’s Theorem and Three Phase Measurement

In 1893 an engineer and mathematician named Andre E. Blondel set forth the first
scientific basis for polyphase metering. His theorem states:
If energy is supplied to any system of conductors through N wires, the total power in
the system is given by the algebraic sum of the readings of N wattmeters so arranged
that each of the N wires contains one current coil, the corresponding potential coil
being connected between that wire and some common point. If this common point is
on one of the N wires, the measurement may be made by the use of N-1 Wattmeters.

CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT BLONDEL’S THEOREM AND THREE PHASE MEASUREMENT
The theorem may be stated more simply, in modern language:

In a system of N conductors, N-1 meter elements will measure the power or energy
taken provided that all the potential coils have a common tie to the conductor in
which there is no current coil.
Three-phase power measurement is accomplished by measuring the three individual
phases and adding them together to obtain the total three phase value. In older
analog meters, this measurement was accomplished using up to three separate
elements. Each element combined the single-phase voltage and current to produce a
torque on the meter disk. All three elements were arranged around the disk so that the
disk was subjected to the combined torque of the three elements. As a result the disk
would turn at a higher speed and register power supplied by each of the three wires.
According to Blondel's Theorem, it was possible to reduce the number of elements
under certain conditions. For example, a three-phase, three-wire delta system could
be correctly measured with two elements (two potential coils and two current coils) if
the potential coils were connected between the three phases with one phase in
common.
In a three-phase, four-wire wye system it is necessary to use three elements. Three
voltage coils are connected between the three phases and the common neutral
conductor. A current coil is required in each of the three phases.
In modern digital meters, Blondel's Theorem is still applied to obtain proper
metering. The difference in modern meters is that the digital meter measures each
phase voltage and current and calculates the single-phase power for each phase. The
meter then sums the three phase powers to a single three-phase reading.
Some digital meters measure the individual phase power values one phase at a time.
This means the meter samples the voltage and current on one phase and calculates a
power value. Then it samples the second phase and calculates the power for the
second phase. Finally, it samples the third phase and calculates that phase power.
After sampling all three phases, the meter adds the three readings to create the
equivalent three-phase power value. Using mathematical averaging techniques, this
method can derive a quite accurate measurement of three-phase power.
More advanced meters actually sample all three phases of voltage and current
simultaneously and calculate the individual phase and three-phase power values. The
advantage of simultaneous sampling is the reduction of error introduced due to the
difference in time when the samples were taken.

POWER, ENERGY AND DEMAND CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
B
Phase B
Phase C
Node "n"
Phase A
A
N
Figure 1-6: Three-Phase Wye Load Illustrating Kirchoff’s Law and Blondel’s Theorem
Blondel's Theorem is a derivation that results from Kirchoff's Law. Kirchoff's Law states
that the sum of the currents into a node is zero. Another way of stating the same thing
is that the current into a node (connection point) must equal the current out of the
node. The law can be applied to measuring three-phase loads. Figure 1.6 shows a
typical connection of a three-phase load applied to a three-phase, four-wire service.
Kirchoff's Law holds that the sum of currents A, B, C and N must equal zero or that the
sum of currents into Node "n" must equal zero.
If we measure the currents in wires A, B and C, we then know the current in wire N by
Kirchoff's Law and it is not necessary to measure it. This fact leads us to the
conclusion of Blondel's Theorem- that we only need to measure the power in three of
the four wires if they are connected by a common node. In the circuit of Figure 1.6 we
must measure the power flow in three wires. This will require three voltage coils and
three current coils (a three-element meter). Similar figures and conclusions could be
reached for other circuit configurations involving Delta-connected loads.
1.5 Power, Energy and Demand

It is quite common to exchange power, energy and demand without differentiating
between the three. Because this practice can lead to confusion, the differences
between these three measurements will be discussed.
Power is an instantaneous reading. The power reading provided by a meter is the
present flow of watts. Power is measured immediately just like current. In many digital
meters, the power value is actually measured and calculated over a one second
interval because it takes some amount of time to calculate the RMS values of voltage
and current. But this time interval is kept small to preserve the instantaneous nature
of power.
Energy is always based on some time increment; it is the integration of power over a
defined time increment. Energy is an important value because almost all electric bills
are based, in part, on the amount of energy used.

CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT POWER, ENERGY AND DEMAND
Typically, electrical energy is measured in units of kilowatt-hours (kWh). A kilowatt-

hour represents a constant load of one thousand watts (one kilowatt) for one hour.
Stated another way, if the power delivered (instantaneous watts) is measured as 1,000
watts and the load was served for a one hour time interval then the load would have
absorbed one kilowatt-hour of energy. A different load may have a constant power
requirement of 4,000 watts. If the load were served for one hour it would absorb four
kWh. If the load were served for 15 minutes it would absorb ¼ of that total or one
kWh.
Figure 1.7 shows a graph of power and the resulting energy that would be transmitted
as a result of the illustrated power values. For this illustration, it is assumed that the
power level is held constant for each minute when a measurement is taken. Each bar
in the graph will represent the power load for the one-minute increment of time. In
real life the power value moves almost constantly.
The data from Figure 1.7 is reproduced in Table 1.2 to illustrate the calculation of
energy. Since the time increment of the measurement is one minute and since we
specified that the load is constant over that minute, we can convert the power
reading to an equivalent consumed energy reading by multiplying the power reading
times 1/60 (converting the time base from minutes to hours).
80
70
60
kilowat t s
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Time (minutes)
Figure 1-7: Power Use over Time
Table 1.2: Power and Energy Relationship over Time

Time Interval Power (kW) Energy (kWh) Accumulated Energy
(minute) (kWh)
1 30 0.50 0.50
2 50 0.83 1.33
3 40 0.67 2.00
4 55 0.92 2.92
5 60 1.00 3.92
6 60 1.00 4.92

POWER, ENERGY AND DEMAND CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
Table 1.2: Power and Energy Relationship over Time

Time Interval Power (kW) Energy (kWh) Accumulated Energy
(minute) (kWh)
7 70 1.17 6.09
8 70 1.17 7.26
9 60 1.00 8.26
10 70 1.17 9.43
11 80 1.33 10.76
12 50 0.83 12.42
13 50 0.83 12.42
14 70 1.17 13.59
15 80 1.33 14.92
As in Table 1.2, the accumulated energy for the power load profile of Figure 1.7 is
14.92 kWh.
Demand is also a time-based value. The demand is the average rate of energy use
over time. The actual label for demand is kilowatt-hours/hour but this is normally
reduced to kilowatts. This makes it easy to confuse demand with power, but demand
is not an instantaneous value. To calculate demand it is necessary to accumulate the
energy readings (as illustrated in Figure 1.7) and adjust the energy reading to an
hourly value that constitutes the demand.
In the example, the accumulated energy is 14.92 kWh. But this measurement was
made over a 15-minute interval. To convert the reading to a demand value, it must be
normalized to a 60-minute interval. If the pattern were repeated for an additional
three 15-minute intervals the total energy would be four times the measured value or
59.68 kWh. The same process is applied to calculate the 15-minute demand value.
The demand value associated with the example load is 59.68 kWh/hr or 59.68 kWd.
Note that the peak instantaneous value of power is 80 kW, significantly more than the
demand value.
Figure 1.8 shows another example of energy and demand. In this case, each bar
represents the energy consumed in a 15-minute interval. The energy use in each
interval typically falls between 50 and 70 kWh. However, during two intervals the
energy rises sharply and peaks at 100 kWh in interval number 7. This peak of usage
will result in setting a high demand reading. For each interval shown the demand
value would be four times the indicated energy reading. So interval 1 would have an
associated demand of 240 kWh/hr. Interval 7 will have a demand value of 400 kWh/
hr. In the data shown, this is the peak demand value and would be the number that
would set the demand charge on the utility bill.

CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT REACTIVE ENERGY AND POWER FACTOR
100
80
kilowat t-hours
60
40
20
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intervals (15 mins.)
Figure 1-8: Energy Use and Demand

As can be seen from this example, it is important to recognize the relationships
between power, energy and demand in order to control loads effectively or to monitor
use correctly.
1.6 Reactive Energy and Power Factor

The real power and energy measurements discussed in the previous section relate to
the quantities that are most used in electrical systems. But it is often not sufficient to
only measure real power and energy. Reactive power is a critical component of the
total power picture because almost all real-life applications have an impact on
reactive power. Reactive power and power factor concepts relate to both load and
generation applications. However, this discussion will be limited to analysis of reactive
power and power factor as they relate to loads. To simplify the discussion, generation
will not be considered.
Real power (and energy) is the component of power that is the combination of the
voltage and the value of corresponding current that is directly in phase with the
voltage. However, in actual practice the total current is almost never in phase with the
voltage. Since the current is not in phase with the voltage, it is necessary to consider
both the inphase component and the component that is at quadrature (angularly
rotated 90o or perpendicular) to the voltage. Figure 1.9 shows a single-phase voltage
and current and breaks the current into its in-phase and quadrature components.

REACTIVE ENERGY AND POWER FACTOR CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
IR V
IX I
Figure 1-9: Voltage and Complex Current

The voltage (V) and the total current (I) can be combined to calculate the apparent
power or VA. The voltage and the in-phase current (IR) are combined to produce the
real power or watts. The voltage and the quadrature current (IX) are combined to
calculate the reactive power.
The quadrature current may be lagging the voltage (as shown in Figure 1.9) or it may
lead the voltage. When the quadrature current lags the voltage the load is requiring
both real power (watts) and reactive power (VARs). When the quadrature current leads
the voltage the load is requiring real power (watts) but is delivering reactive power
(VARs) back into the system; that is VARs are flowing in the opposite direction of the
real power flow.
Reactive power (VARs) is required in all power systems. Any equipment that uses
magnetization to operate requires VARs. Usually the magnitude of VARs is relatively
low compared to the real power quantities. Utilities have an interest in maintaining
VAR requirements at the customer to a low value in order to maximize the return on
plant invested to deliver energy. When lines are carrying VARs, they cannot carry as
many watts. So keeping the VAR content low allows a line to carry its full capacity of
watts. In order to encourage customers to keep VAR requirements low, some utilities
impose a penalty if the VAR content of the load rises above a specified value.
A common method of measuring reactive power requirements is power factor. Power
factor can be defined in two different ways. The more common method of calculating
power factor is the ratio of the real power to the apparent power. This relationship is
expressed in the following formula:
Total PF = real power / apparent power = watts/VA
This formula calculates a power factor quantity known as Total Power Factor. It is
called Total PF because it is based on the ratios of the power delivered. The delivered
power quantities will include the impacts of any existing harmonic content. If the
voltage or current includes high levels of harmonic distortion the power values will be
affected. By calculating power factor from the power values, the power factor will
include the impact of harmonic distortion. In many cases this is the preferred method
of calculation because the entire impact of the actual voltage and current are
included.

CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT HARMONIC DISTORTION
A second type of power factor is Displacement Power Factor. Displacement PF is

based on the angular relationship between the voltage and current. Displacement
power factor does not consider the magnitudes of voltage, current or power. It is solely
based on the phase angle differences. As a result, it does not include the impact of
harmonic distortion. Displacement power factor is calculated using the following
equation:
Displacement PF = cos θ
where q is the angle between the voltage and the current (see Fig. 1.9).
In applications where the voltage and current are not distorted, the Total Power
Factor will equal the Displacement Power Factor. But if harmonic distortion is present,
the two power factors will not be equal.
1.7 Harmonic Distortion

Harmonic distortion is primarily the result of high concentrations of non-linear loads.
Devices such as computer power supplies, variable speed drives and fluorescent light
ballasts make current demands that do not match the sinusoidal waveform of AC
electricity. As a result, the current waveform feeding these loads is periodic but not
sinusoidal. Figure 1.10 shows a normal, sinusoidal current waveform. This example
has no distortion.
1000
500
Amps
0 Time
– 500
– 1000
Figure 1-10: Nondistorted Current Waveform

Figure 1.11 shows a current waveform with a slight amount of harmonic distortion.
The waveform is still periodic and is fluctuating at the normal 60 Hz frequency.
However, the waveform is not a smooth sinusoidal form as seen in Figure 1.10.

HARMONIC DISTORTION CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
1500
1000
500
Current (amps)
0 t
a 2a
–500
–1000
–1500
Figure 1-11: Distorted Current Waveform

The distortion observed in Figure 1.11 can be modeled as the sum of several
sinusoidal waveforms of frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental 60 Hz
frequency. This modeling is performed by mathematically disassembling the distorted
waveform into a collection of higher frequency waveforms.
These higher frequency waveforms are referred to as harmonics. Figure 1.12 shows
the content of the harmonic frequencies that make up the distortion portion of the
waveform in Figure 1.11.
1000
500
Amps
0 Time
3rd harmonic
– 500 5th harmonic
7th harmonic
Total
fundamental
Figure 1-12: Waveforms of the Harmonics

The waveforms shown in Figure 1.12 are not smoothed but do provide an indication of
the impact of combining multiple harmonic frequencies together.
When harmonics are present it is important to remember that these quantities are
operating at higher frequencies. Therefore, they do not always respond in the same
manner as 60 Hz values.

CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT POWER QUALITY
Inductive and capacitive impedance are present in all power systems. We are
accustomed to thinking about these impedances as they perform at 60 Hz. However,
these impedances are subject to frequency variation.
XL = jwL and
XC = 1/jwC
At 60 Hz, w = 377; but at 300 Hz (5th harmonic) w = 1,885. As frequency changes
impedance changes and system impedance characteristics that are normal at 60 Hz
may behave entirely differently in the presence of higher order harmonic waveforms.
Traditionally, the most common harmonics have been the low order, odd frequencies,
such as the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th. However newer, non-linear loads are introducing
significant quantities of higher order harmonics.
Since much voltage monitoring and almost all current monitoring is performed using
instrument transformers, the higher order harmonics are often not visible. Instrument
transformers are designed to pass 60 Hz quantities with high accuracy. These devices,
when designed for accuracy at low frequency, do not pass high frequencies with high
accuracy; at frequencies above about 1200 Hz they pass almost no information. So
when instrument transformers are used, they effectively filter out higher frequency
harmonic distortion making it impossible to see.
However, when monitors can be connected directly to the measured circuit (such as
direct connection to a 480 volt bus) the user may often see higher order harmonic
distortion. An important rule in any harmonics study is to evaluate the type of
equipment and connections before drawing a conclusion. Not being able to see
harmonic distortion is not the same as not having harmonic distortion.
It is common in advanced meters to perform a function commonly referred to as
waveform capture. Waveform capture is the ability of a meter to capture a present
picture of the voltage or current waveform for viewing and harmonic analysis.
Typically a waveform capture will be one or two cycles in duration and can be viewed
as the actual waveform, as a spectral view of the harmonic content, or a tabular view
showing the magnitude and phase shift of each harmonic value. Data collected with
waveform capture is typically not saved to memory. Waveform capture is a real-time
data collection event.
Waveform capture should not be confused with waveform recording that is used to
record multiple cycles of all voltage and current waveforms in response to a transient
condition.
1.8 Power Quality

Power quality can mean several different things. The terms “power quality” and
“power quality problem” have been applied to all types of conditions. A simple
definition of “power quality problem” is any voltage, current or frequency deviation
that results in mis-operation or failure of customer equipment or systems. The causes
of power quality problems vary widely and may originate in the customer equipment,
in an adjacent customer facility or with the utility.

POWER QUALITY CHAPTER 1: THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT
In his book Power Quality Primer, Barry Kennedy provided information on different
types of power quality problems. Some of that information is summarized in Table 1.3.
Table 1.3: Typical Power Quality Problems and Sources
Cause Disturbance Type Source
Impulse transient Transient voltage disturbance, Lightning

sub-cycle duration Electrostatic discharge
Load switching
Capacitor switching
Oscillatory Transient voltage, sub-cycle Line/cable switching

transient with decay duration Capacitor switching
Load switching
Sag/swell RMS voltage, multiple cycle Remote system faults

duration
Interruptions RMS voltage, multiple System protection

seconds or longer duration Circuit breakers
Fuses
Maintenance
Under voltage/over RMS voltage, steady state, multiple Motor starting

voltage seconds or longer Load variations
duration Load dropping
Voltage flicker RMS voltage, steady state, Intermittent loads

repetitive condition Motor starting
Arc furnaces
Harmonic distortion Steady state current or voltage, Non-linear loads

long-term duration System resonance
It is often assumed that power quality problems originate with the utility. While it is
true that power quality problems can originate with the utility system, many problems
originate with customer equipment. Customer-caused problems may manifest
themselves inside the customer location or they may be transported by the utility
system to another adjacent customer. Often, equipment that is sensitive to power
quality problems may in fact also be the cause of the problem.
If a power quality problem is suspected, it is generally wise to consult a power quality
professional for assistance in defining the cause and possible solutions to the
problem.

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Chapter 2: Overview and

Specifications
Overview and Specifications
In European Union member state countries, this meter is NOT certified for revenue
Note
metering. See the Safety Precautions section for meter certification details.
2.1 Hardware Overview

The EPM 6000 multifunction power meters is designed for use with and/or within Industrial
Control Panels in electrical substations, panel boards, and as a power meter for OEM
equipment. EPM 6000 meters provide multifunction measurement of all electrical
parameters.
The EPM 6000 is designed with advanced measurement capabilities, allowing it to achieve
high performance accuracy. The EPM 6000 meter is specified as a 0.2% class energy
meter for billing applications as well as a highly accurate panel indication meter.
UL 61010-1 does not address performance criteria for revenue generating watt-hour
meters for use in metering of utilities and/or communicating directly with utilities, or use
within a substation. Use in revenue metering, communicating with utilities, and use in
substations was verified according to the ANSI and IEC standards listed in the Compliance
Section (2.3).
The EPM 6000 meter provides a host of additional capabilities, including either standard
RS485 Modbus or RJ45 Ethernet, DNP Protocols and an IrDA Port for remote interrogation.
EPM 6000 meter features that are detailed in this manual are as follows:
• 0.2% Class Revenue Certifiable Energy and Demand Metering
• Meets ANSI C12.20 (0.2%) and IEC 62053-22 (0.2%) Classes
• Multifunction Measurement including Voltage, Current, Power, Frequency, Energy, etc.
• Power Quality Measurements (%THD and Alarm Limits)
• Percentage of Load Bar for Analog Meter Perception
• Easy to Use Faceplate Programming
• IrDA Port for PC Remote Read

HARDWARE OVERVIEW CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS
• RS485 or RJ45 Modbus Communication

The EPM 6000 comes in either of two models - the Meter/Digital Transducer or the Digital
Transducer only.
EPM 6000 Meter / Digital Transducer: Meter and transducer in one compact unit.
Features an IrDA port as well as either an RS485 or RJ45 port, and can be programmed
using the faceplate of the meter. ANSI or DIN mounting may be used.
Figure 2-1: EPM 6000T

EPM 6000T Digital Transducer: A Digital Transducer only unit providing either RS485 or
RJ45 communication via Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, and DNP 3.0 protocols (THD Option
only). The unit is designed to install using DIN Rail Mounting (see Section 3.3).
2.1.1 Voltage and Current Inputs
Universal Voltage Inputs

Voltage Inputs allow measurement to 416 Volts Line-to-Neutral and 721 Volts Line-to-Line.
One unit will perform to specification when directly connected to 69 Volt, 120 Volt,
230 Volt, 277 Volt, 277 Volt and 347 Volt power systems.
Current Inputs
The EPM 6000 meter’s Current Inputs use a unique dual input method:
Method 1: CT Pass Through
The CT wire passes directly through the meter without any physical termination on the
meter. This insures that the meter cannot be a point of failure on the CT circuit. This is
preferable for utility users when sharing relay class CTs.
Method 2: Current “Gills”
This unit additionally provides ultra-rugged Termination Pass Through Bars that allow CT
leads to be terminated on the meter. This, too, eliminates any possible point of failure at
the meter. This is a preferred technique for insuring that relay class CT integrity is not
compromised (the CT will not open in a fault condition).

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS HARDWARE OVERVIEW
2.1.2 Order Codes

The order codes for the EPM 6000 and EPM 6000T are indicated below.
Table 2–1: EPM 6000 Order Codes

PL6000 – * – * – * – * – * – *
Base Unit PL6000 | | | | | EPM 6000 Power Meter
Enclosure NEMA1 Rated - Indoor, Single Meter Enclosure,
ENC120 | | | | |
Option 120V
NEMA1 Rated - Indoor, Single Meter Enclosure,
ENC277 | | | | |
277V
System 5 | | | | 50 Hz AC frequency system
Frequency 6 | | | | 60 Hz AC frequency system
1A | | | 1 A secondary CT
Current Input
0 | | No THD or pulse output option
Software Option
THD | | THD, limit alarms, and 1 KYZ pulse output
Low Voltage (18 to 60) V DC Power Supply to
Power Supply LDC |
Substitute Standard AC/DC Power Supply
S Standard Serial option
Communications Option
E Ethernet communications option
Table 2–2: EPM 6000T Order Codes

PL6000T – * – * – * – * – *
Base Unit PL6000T | | | | | EPM 6000 Power Meter - no display
System 5 | | | | 50 Hz AC frequency system
Frequency 6 | | | | 60 Hz AC frequency system
Current Input
0 | | No THD or pulse output option
Software Option
THD | | THD, limit alarms, and 1 KYZ pulse output
Low Voltage (18 to 60) V DC Power Supply to
Power Supply LDC |
Substitute Standard AC/DC Power Supply
S Standard Serial option
Communications Option
E Ethernet communications option
For example, to order an EPM 6000 for 60 Hz system with a 1 A secondary CT input and no
THD or pulse output option, and including an Ethernet communications option (replacing
standard Base Unit serial port communications), select order code PL6000-6-1A-0-E. The
standard unit includes display, all current/voltage/power/frequency/energy counters,
percent load bar, RS485, and IrDA communication ports.

HARDWARE OVERVIEW CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.1.3 Measured Values

The following table lists the measured values available in real time, average, maximum,
and minimum.
Table 2–3: EPM 6000 Measured Values
Measured Values Real Time Average Maximum Minimum
Voltage L-N X X X
Voltage L-L X X X
Current per phase X X X X
Current Neutral X
Watts X X X X
VARs X X X X
VA X X X X
Power Factor (PF) X X X X
Positive watt-hours X
Negative watt-hours X
Net watt-hours X
Positive VAR-hours X
Negative VAR-hours X
Net VAR-hours X
VA-hours X
Frequency X X X
%THD1 X X X
Voltage angles X
Current angles X
% of load bar X
1
The EPM 6000/6000T meter measures harmonics up to the 7th order for current and up
to the 3rd order for voltage.
2.1.4 Utility Peak Demand

The EPM 6000 provides user-configured Block (fixed) or Rolling window demand. This
feature allows you to set up a customized demand profile. Block window demand is
demand used over a user-defined demand period (usually 5, 15, or 30 minutes). Rolling
window demand is a fixed window demand that moves for a user-specified subinterval
period. For example, a 15-minute demand using 3 subintervals and providing a new
demand reading every 5 minutes, based on the last 15 minutes.

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Utility demand features can be used to calculate kW, kvar, kVA and PF readings. All other
parameters offer maximum and minimum capability over the user-selectable averaging
period. Voltage provides an instantaneous maximum and minimum reading which
displays the highest surge and lowest sag seen by the meter.
2.2 Specifications
POWER SUPPLY
Range: ................................................ Standard (HI) Option: Universal, 90 to 265 V AC at 50/60Hz, or 100 to
370 V DC
LDC Option: 18 to 60 V DC
Power consumption: ................... 5 VA, 3.5 W
VOLTAGE INPUTS (MEASUREMENT CATEGORY III)
Range: ................................................ Universal, Auto-ranging up to 416 V AC L-N, 721 V AC L-L
Supported hookups: .................... 3-element Wye, 2.5-element Wye,
2-element Delta, 4-wire Delta
Input impedance:.......................... 1 MOhm/phase
Burden: .............................................. 0.0144 VA/phase at 120 Volts
Pickup voltage: ............................... 10 V AC
Connection:...................................... Screw terminal
Maximum input wire gauge: .. AWG #12 / 2.5 mm2
Fault Withstand: ........................... Meets IEEE C37.90.1
Reading: ............................................ Programmable full-scale to any PT ratio
CURRENT INPUTS
Class 10: ............................................ 5 A nominal, 10 A maximum
Class 2:............................................... 1 A nominal, 2 A maximum
Burden: .............................................. 0.005 VA per phase maximum at 11 A
Pickup current: ............................... 0.1% of nominal
Connections: ................................... O or U lug electrical connection
Pass-through wire, 0.177" / 4.5 mm maximum diameter
Quick connect, 0.25" male tab
Fault Withstand (at 23°C): ......... 100 A / 10 seconds, 300 A / 3 seconds, 500 A / 1 second
Reading: ............................................ Programmable full-scale to any CT ratio
ISOLATION
All Inputs and Outputs are galvanically isolated to 2500 V AC
ENVIRONMENTAL
Storage: ............................................. –20 to 70°C
Operating:......................................... –20 to 70°C
Humidity: .......................................... up to 95% RH, non-condensing
Faceplate rating:........................... NEMA 1; mounting gasket included
MEASUREMENT METHODS
Voltage and current:.................... True RMS
Power: ................................................ Sampling at 400+ samples/cycle on all channels measured; readings
simultaneously
A/D conversion: ............................. 6 simultaneous 24-bit analog-to-digital converters
UPDATE RATE
Watts, VAR, and VA:...................... 100 ms (10 times per second)
All other parameters: .................. 1 second
COMMUNICATIONS FORMAT
Types: ................................................. RS485 or RJ45 port through back plate plus KYZ Pulse
IrDA port through face plate

SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS PORTS
Protocols:...........................................Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, DNP 3.0 (THD Option only)
Baud rate:..........................................9600 to 57600 bps
Port address:....................................001 to 247
Data format:.....................................8 bits, no parity
EPM 6000T Transducer:..............Default initial communication 9600 Baud
MECHANICAL PARAMETERS
Dimensions:......................................4.25" × 4.85" × 4.85" (L × W × H)
105.4 mm × 123.2 mm × 123.2 mm (L × W × H)
Mounting: ..........................................mounts in 92 mm square DIN or ANSI C39.1, 4-inch round cut-out
Weight: ...............................................2 pounds / 0.907 kg
KYZ/RS485 PORT SPECIFICATIONS
RS485 Transceiver; meets or exceeds EIA/TIA-485 Standard:
Type: ...................................................Two-wire, half duplex
Min. Input Impedance: ...............96kΩ
Max. Output Current: ..................±60mA
WH PULSE
KYZ output contacts (and infrared LED light pulses through face plate):
Pulse Width: ....................................40ms
Full Scale Frequency: ..................~6Hz
Contact type: ..................................Solid State – SPDT (NO – C – NC)
Relay type: .......................................Solid state
Peak switching voltage: .............DC ±350V
Continuous load current: ..........120mA
Peak load current: ........................350mA for 10ms
On resistance, max.: ....................35Ω
Leakage current: ...........................1μA@350V
Isolation: ...........................................AC 3750V
Reset State: ......................................(NC - C) Closed; (NO - C) Open
Infrared LED:
Peak Spectral Wavelength: ......940nm
Reset State: ......................................Off
Figure 2-2: Internal Schematic (De-energized State)

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2-3: Output Timing

COMPLIANCE CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS
2.3 Compliance
COMPLIANCE
Test Reference Standard Level/Class
IEC62053-22 (0.2% Accuracy)
ANSI C12.20 (0.2% Accuracy)
CE Compliant
REACH Compliant
RoHS Compliant
Surge Withstand ANSI (IEEE) C37.90.1
Burst ANSI C62.41
Electrostatic Discharge IEC61000-4-2 Level 3
RF Immunity IEC61000-4-3 10 V/min
Fast Transient IEC61000-4-4 Level 3
Surge Immunity IEC61000-4-5 Level 3
Conducted Disturbance Immunity IEC61000-4-6 Level 3
Voltage Dips and Sags Immunity IEC61000-4-11 0, 40, 70, 100% dips,
250/300 cycle
interrupts
Emission Standards for Industrial EN61000-6-4 Class A

Environments
EMC Requirements EN61326-1
APPROVALS
Applicable Council Directive According to:
UL61010-1
North America UL Recognized C22.2. No 61010-1 (PICQ7)
File e200431
ISO Manufactured under a registered ISO9001

quality program

CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCURACY
2.4 Accuracy
For 23 °C, 3 Phase balanced Wye or Delta load, at 50 or 60 Hz (as per order), 5A (Class 10
nominal unit:
Parameter Accuracy Accuracy Input Range

2
Voltage L-N [V] 0.1% of reading 69 to 480 V
Voltage L-L [V] 0.1% of reading 120 to 600 V
1
Current Phase [A] 0.1% of reading 0.15 to 5 A
Current Neutral (calculated) [A] 2.0% of Full Scale1 0.15 to 5 A @ 45 to 65 Hz
1,2
Active Power Total [W] 0.2% of reading 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0.5 to 1 lag/lead PF
1,2
Active Energy Total [Wh] 0.2% of reading 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0.5 to 1 lag/lead PF
Reactive Power Total [VAR] 0.2% of reading1,2 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0 to 0.8 lag/lead PF
1,2
Reactive Energy Total [VARh] 0.2% of reading 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0 to 0.8 lag/lead PF
Apparent Power Total [VA] 0.2% of reading1,2 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0.5 to 1 lag/lead PF
1,2
Apparent Energy Total [VAh] 0.2% of reading 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0.5 to 1 lag/lead PF
1,2
Power Factor 0.2% of reading 0.15 to 5 A @ 69 to 480 V @ +/- 0.5 to 1 lag/lead PF
Frequency +/- 0.01Hz 45 to 65 Hz
1
Total Harmonic Distortion (%) 5.0% 0.5 to 10 A or 69 to 480 V, measurement range - 1
to 99.99%
Load Bar +/- 1 segment1 0.005 to 6 A
1
For 2.5 element programmed units, degrade accuracy by an additional 0.5% of reading.
• For 1A (Class 2) Nominal, degrade accuracy by an additional 0.5% of reading.
• For 1A (Class 2) Nominal, the input current range for Accuracy specification is 20%
of the values listed in the table.
2
For unbalanced voltage inputs where at least one crosses the 150V auto-scale threshold
(for example, 120V/120V/208V system), degrade accuracy by additional 0.4%.

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Chapter 3: Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation
3.1 Introduction
The EPM 6000 meter can be installed using a standard ANSI C39.1 (4" Round) or an IEC
92mm DIN (Square) form. In new installations, simply use existing DIN or ANSI punches. For
existing panels, pull out old analog meters and replace with the EPM 6000 meter. The
various models use the same installation. See Chapter 4 for wiring diagrams.
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL EXPOSURE - The EPM 6000/6000T must be installed in an

electrical enclosure where any access to live electrical wiring is restricted only to
authorized service personnel.

ANSI INSTALLATION STEPS CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
ANSI Mounting METER SIDE TRANSDUCER SIDE

Rods (screw-in)
DIN
Mounting
Brackets
Figure 3-1: EPM 6000 Mounting Information
Recommended Tools for EPM 6000 Meter Installation:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver, small wrench and wire cutters. EPM 6000T Transducer
Installation requires no tools.
• Mount the meter in a dry location free from dirt and corrosive substances. The meter
is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. (See Environmental
Specifications in 2.2 Specifications on page 2–5.)
3.2 ANSI Installation Steps

1. Insert 4 threaded rods by hand into the back of meter. Twist until secure.
2. Slide ANSI 12 Mounting Gasket onto back of meter with rods in place.
3. Slide meter with Mounting Gasket into panel.

CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION DIN INSTALLATION STEPS
4. Secure from back of panel with lock washer and nut on each threaded rod.
Use a small wrench to tighten. Do not overtighten. The maximum installation
torque is 0.4 Newton-Meter (3.5 lb-in).
Figure 3-2: ANSI Mounting Procedure
3.3 DIN Installation Steps

1. Slide meter with NEMA 12 Mounting Gasket into panel. (Remove ANSI Studs, if
in place.)
2. From back of panel, slide 2 DIN Mounting Brackets into grooves in top and
bottom of meter housing. Snap into place.
3. Secure meter to panel with lock washer and a #8 screw through each of the 2
mounting brackets. Tighten with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten.
The maximum installation torque is 0.4 Newton-Meter (3.5 lb-in).

EPM 6000T TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
DIN mounting
bracket
top-mounting
bracket groove
bottom mounting
bracket groove
#8 screw
EPM 6000 meter

with NEMA 12
mounting gasket
Remove (unscrew)
ANSI studs for DIN
Installation
Figure 3-3: DIN Mounting Procedure
3.4 EPM 6000T Transducer Installation

The EPM 6000T Transducer model is installed using DIN Rail Mounting.
Specs for DIN Rail Mounting:
• International Standards: DIN 46277/3
• DIN Rail (Slotted) Dimensions: 0.297244” x 1.377953” x 3” (inches) [7.55mm x 35mm
x 76.2mm (millimeters)].

CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION EPM 6000T TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION
DIN Rail Installation Steps:

1. Slide top groove of meter onto the DIN Rail.
2. Press gently until the meter clicks into place.
Release Clip
Figure 3-4: DIN Rail Mounting Procedure
If mounting with the DIN Rail provided, use the Black Rubber Stoppers (also provided).
Note
Black Rubber
Stoppers
Figure 3-5: DIN Rail Detail

To Remove Meter from DIN Rail:
Pull down on Release Clip to detach the unit from the DIN Rail.

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DIN Rails are commonly used as a mounting channel for most terminal blocks, control
Note
devices, circuit protection devices and PLCs. DIN Rails are made of cold rolled steel
NOTE
electrolytically plated, and are also available in aluminum, PVC, stainless steel and copper.

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Chapter 4: Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation
4.1 Considerations When Installing Meters

POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL EXPOSURE - The EPM 6000/6000T must be installed in an
electrical enclosure where any access to live electrical wiring is restricted only to
authorized service personnel.
• Installation of the EPM 6000 Meter must be performed only by qualified personnel
who follow standard safety precautions during all procedures. Those personnel should
have appropriate training and experience with high voltage devices. Appropriate
safety gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing is recommended.
• During normal operation of the EPM 6000 Meter, dangerous voltages flow through
many parts of the meter, including: Terminals and any connected CTs (Current
Transformers) and PTs (Potential Transformers), all I/O Modules (Inputs and Outputs)
and their circuits. All Primary and Secondary circuits can, at times, produce lethal
voltages and currents. Avoid contact with any current-carrying surfaces.
• Do not use the meter or any I/O Output Device for primary protection or in an
energy-limiting capacity. The meter can only be used as secondary protection.
• Do not use the meter for applications where failure of the meter may cause harm or
death. Do not use the meter for any application where there may be a risk of fire.
• All meter terminals should be inaccessible after installation.
• Do not apply more than the maximum voltage the meter or any attached device can
withstand. Refer to meter and/or device labels and to the Specifications for all devices
before applying voltages. Do not HIPOT/Dielectric test any Outputs, Inputs or
Communications terminals.

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INSTALLING METERS CHAPTER 4: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
• GE requires the use of Fuses for voltage leads and power supply and Shorting Blocks
to prevent hazardous voltage conditions or damage to CTs, if the meter needs to be
removed from service. CT grounding is optional, but recommended.
The current inputs are only to be connected to external current transformers provided
Note
by the installer. The CT's shall be Listed or Approved and rated for the current of the
meter used.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
There is no required preventive maintenance or inspection necessary for safety.

Note
However, any repair or maintenance should be performed by the factory.
DISCONNECT DEVICE: A switch or circuit-breaker shall be included in the end-use

equipment or building installation. The switch shall be in close proximity to the
equipment and within easy reach of the operator. The switch shall be marked as the
disconnecting device for the equipment.
4.1.1 CT Leads Terminated to Meter

The EPM 6000 is designed to have Current Inputs wired in one of three ways. Figure 4-1
below, shows the most typical connection where CT Leads are terminated to the meter at
the Current Gills.
This connection uses Nickel-Plated Brass Studs (Current Gills) with screws at each end. This
connection allows the CT wires to be terminated using either an “O” or a “U” lug. Tighten
the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver. The maximum installation torque is 1 Newton-
Meter (8.8 lb-in).
Other current connections are shown in Figures 4-2 and 4-3. Voltage Connection and
RS485/KYZ Connection (Com Option S only) is shown in Figure 4-4: Voltage Connection on
page 4–6.

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Current gills
(nickel-plated
brass stud)
Figure 4-1: CT leads terminated to meter, #8 screw for lug connection

Wiring diagrams are detailed in the diagrams shown below in this chapter.
Communications connections are detailed in Chapter 5.
4.1.2 CT Leads Pass-Through (No Meter Termination)

The second method allows the CT wires to pass through the CT Inputs without terminating
at the meter. In this case, remove the current gills and place the CT wire directly through
the CT opening. The opening will accommodate up to 0.177" / 4.5 mm maximum diameter
CT wire.

CT wire passing
through the meter
Current gills
removed
Figure 4-2: Pass-Through Wire Electrical Connection

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4.1.3 Quick Connect Crimp CT Terminations

For quick termination or for portable applications, a quick connect crimp CT connection
can also be used.
Crimp CT
terminations
Figure 4-3: Quick Connect Electrical Connection

4.1.4 Voltage and Power Supply Connections

Voltage Inputs are connected to the back of the unit via a optional wire connectors. The
connectors accommodate up to AWG#12 / 2.5 mm wire.
Power supply
inputs RS485 .<=outputs
(do not place voltage
on these terminals!)
Voltage
inputs
Figure 4-4: Voltage Connection
4.1.5 Ground Connections

The EPM 6000 ground terminals ( ) should be connected directly to the installation's
protective earth ground. Use 2.5 mm2 wire for this connection.
4.1.6 Voltage Fuses

GE requires the use of fuses on each of the sense Voltages and on the control power.
• Use a 0.1 Amp fuse on each voltage input.
• Use a 3.0 Amp fuse on the Power Supply.

CHAPTER 4: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
4.2 Electrical Connection Diagrams
4.2.1 Description
Choose the diagram that best suits your application and maintains the CT polarity.
(1) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element on page 4–8.
(1a) Dual Phase Hookup on page 4–9.
(1b) Single Phase Hookup on page 4–10.
(2) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element on page 4–11.
(3) Wye, 4-Wire with 3 PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element on page 4–12.
(4) Wye, 4-Wire with 2 PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element on page 4–13.
(5) Delta, 3-Wire with no PTs, 2 CTs on page 4–14.
(6) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 2 CTs on page 4–15.
(7) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 3 CTs on page 4–16.
(8) Current-Only Measurement (Three-Phase) on page 4–17.
(9) Current-Only Measurement (Dual-Phase) on page 4–18.
(10) Current-Only Measurement (Single-Phase) on page 4–19.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 4: ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
4.2.2 (1) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element

For this wiring type, select 3 EL WYE (3-element Wye) in the meter programming setup.
LINE
N A B C
Power
CT
Supply
Shorting
Connection
Block GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
3 x 0.1A
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-5: 4-Wire Wye with no PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element

LINE
N A B C
CT
Shorting Power
Block Supply
Connection
Earth Ground GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
x
FUSES
2 x 0.1A
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-6: (1a) Dual Phase Hookup

LINE
N A B C
CT
Shorting
Block
Power
Earth Ground Supply
Connection
GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
x
Vc
x
FUSE
0.1A
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-7: (1b) Single Phase Hookup

4.2.3 (2) Wye, 4-Wire with no PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element
For this wiring type, select 2.5EL WYE (2.5-element Wye) in the meter programming setup.
LINE
N A B C
Power
CT
Supply
Shorting
Connection
Block GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
2 x 0.1A
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-8: 4-Wire Wye with no PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element

4.2.4 (3) Wye, 4-Wire with 3 PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element

LINE
N A B C
Power
CT
Supply
Shorting
Connection
Block GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
3 x 0.1A
Earth Ground
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-9: 4-Wire Wye with 3 PTs and 3 CTs, 3 Element

4.2.5 (4) Wye, 4-Wire with 2 PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element
For this wiring type, select 2.5EL WYE (2.5-element Wye) in the meter programming setup.
LINE
N A B C
Power
CT
Supply
Shorting
Connection
Block GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
2 x 0.1A
Earth Ground
N A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-10: 4-Wire Wye with 2 PTs and 3 CTs, 2.5 Element

4.2.6 (5) Delta, 3-Wire with no PTs, 2 CTs

For this wiring type, select 2 Ct dEL (2 CT Delta) in the meter programming setup.
LINE
A B C
CT
Shorting
Block
Earth Ground Power

Supply
Connection
GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
3 x 0.1A
A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-11: 3-Wire Delta with no PTs and 2 CTs

4.2.7 (6) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 2 CTs

LINE
A B C
CT
Shorting
Block
Earth Ground Power

Supply
Connection
GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
2 x 0.1A
Earth Ground
A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-12: 3-Wire Delta with 2 PTs and 2 CTs

4.2.8 (7) Delta, 3-Wire with 2 PTs, 3 CTs

LINE
A B C
CT Power
Shorting Supply
Block Connection
GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va
Vb
Vc
FUSES
2 x 0.1A
Earth Ground
A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-13: 3-Wire Delta with 2 PTs and 3 CTs

4.2.9 (8) Current-Only Measurement (Three-Phase)

For this wiring type, select 3 EL WYE (3 Element Wye) in the meter programming setup.
LINE
A B C
Power
CT
Supply
Shorting
Connection
Block GND
Earth Ground FUSE
L(+)
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va 20VAC
FUSE Minimum
Vb
Vc 0.1A
A B C
LOAD
Figure 4-14: Current-Only Measurement (Three-Phase)
Even if the meter is used only for current measurement, the unit requires a AN volts
Note
reference. Please ensure that the voltage input is attached to the meter. AC control power
NOTE
can be used to provide the reference signal.

4.2.10 (9) Current-Only Measurement (Dual-Phase)

LINE
A B
CT
Shorting
Block
Earth Ground Power

Supply
Connection
GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va 20VAC
FUSE Minimum
Vb
Vc 0.1A
A B
LOAD
Figure 4-15: Current-Only Measurement (Dual-Phase)
Note
NOTE

4.2.11 (10) Current-Only Measurement (Single-Phase)

LINE
N A
CT
Shorting
Block
Earth Ground
Power
Supply
Connection
GND
L(+) FUSE
HI HI HI L(+)
N(-) 3A
N(-)
lc lb la Vref
LO LO LO Va 20VAC
FUSE Minimum
Vb
Vc 0.1A
N A
LOAD
Figure 4-16: Current-Only Measurement (Single-Phase)
Note
NOTE


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Chapter 5: Communication
Installation
Communication Installation
The EPM 6000 meter provides two independent Communication Ports. The first port, Com
1, is an Optical IrDA Port. The second port, Com 2, provides either RS-485 communication
(Com Option S) speaking Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU, and DNP 3.0 (THD Option only)
protocols, or an RJ45 port (Com Option E) with a 10/100BaseT Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet
connection.
The EPM 6000T Transducer model does not include a display, so there are no buttons or
IrDA Port on the face of the meter. Programming and communication use the connection
on the back of the meter. Once a connection is established, GE Communicator software
can be used to program the meter.
5.1 IrDA Communication

The EPM 6000 meter’s Com 1 IrDA Port is on the face of the meter. The IrDA Port allows the
unit to be set up and programmed using a remote laptop without the need for a
communication cable. Just point at the meter with an IrDA-equipped PC and configure it.
Figure 5-1: Simultaneous Dual Communication Paths

RS-485 / KYZ OUTPUT COM 2 (COM OPTION S) CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION
The settings for Com 1 (IrDA Port) are as follows:

• Address: 1
• Baud Rate: 57.6k
• Protocol Modbus ASCII
Additional settings are configured using GE Communicator software.
An EPM 6000T transducer does not have an IrDA Port.

Note
NOTE
5.2 RS-485 / KYZ Output COM 2 (Com Option S)

The Serial Option provides a combination RS-485 and a KYZ Pulse Output for pulsing
energy values. The RS-485 / KYZ Combo is located on the terminal section of the meter.
See section 6.3.1 for Pulse Constants.
Figure 5-2: Serial Option with RS-485 Communication Installation

RS485 allows you to connect one or multiple EPM 6000 meters to a PC or other device, at
either a local or remote site. All RS485 connections are viable for up to 4000 feet (1219.20
meters).
The EPM 6000 meter’s RS485 can be programmed using the buttons on the face of the
meter, or by using GE Communicator software:
Standard RS485 Port Settings:
• Address: 001 to 247
• Baud Rate: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
• Protocol: Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII, DNP 3.0 (THD Option only).

CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION RS-485 / KYZ OUTPUT COM 2 (COM OPTION S)
Figure 5-3: EPM 6000 Connected to PC via RS485

As shown in Figure 5-3, to connect a EPM 6000 to a PC, you need to use an RS485 to RS232
converter.
Figure 5-4 below, shows the detail of a 2-wire RS485 connection.
EPM6000 Meter
RS485 Connection
From other RS-485 device:
- -
- Connect (-) to (-)
- Connect (+) to (+) + +
- Connect Shield (SH)
to Shield (SH) SH SH
Twisted Pair, Shielded Cable
Figure 5-4: 2-wire RS485 Connection
For All RS485 Connections:

Note
• Use a shielded twisted pair cable 22 AWG (0.33 mm2) or larger, grounding the shield at
one end only.
• Establish point-to-point configurations for each device on a RS485 bus: connect ’+’
terminals to ’+’ terminals; connect ’-’ terminals to ’-’ terminals.
• You may connect up to 31 meters on a single bus using RS485. Before assembling the
bus, each meter must be assigned a unique address: refer to the GE Communicator
Instruction Manual for instructions.
• Protect cables from sources of electrical noise.
• Avoid both “Star” and “Tee” connections (see Figure 5-7).
• No more than two cables should be connected at any one point on an RS485 network,
whether the connections are for devices, converters, or terminal strips.
• Include all segments when calculating the total cable length of a network. If you are
not using an RS485 repeater, the maximum length for cable connecting all devices is
4000 feet (1219.20 meters).
• Connect shield to RS485 Master and individual devices as shown in Figure 5-6. You
may also connect the shield to earth-ground at one point.

RS-485 / KYZ OUTPUT COM 2 (COM OPTION S) CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION
Termination Resistors (RT) may be needed on both ends for longer length transmission
Note
lines. However, since the meter has some level of termination internally, Termination
Resistors may not be needed. When they are used, the value of the Termination
Resistors is determined by the electrical parameters of the cable.
Figure 5-5 shows a representation of an RS485 Daisy Chain connection.
Figure 5-5: RS485 Daisy Chain Connection
Figure 5-6: Incorrect “T” and “Star” Topologies

CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (COM OPTION E)
5.3 Configuring the Ethernet Connection (Com Option E)

The E- option gives the EPM 6000 meter a wired (RJ45) Ethernet connection, allowing it to
communicate on the Local Area Network (LAN). The meter is easily configured through a
host PC using Telnet connection. Once configured, you can access the meter directly
through any computer on your LAN.
This chapter outlines the procedures for setting up the parameters for Ethernet
communication:
- Host PC setup - Section 5.3.1
- EPM 6000 meter setup - Section 5.3.2
5.3.1 Setting up the Host PC to Communicate with the EPM 6000 meter
Consult with the network administrator before performing these steps because some of
the functions may be restricted to Administrator privileges.
The Host PC could have multiple Ethernet Adapters (Network Cards) installed. Identify and
configure the one that will be used for accessing the EPM 6000 meter.
The PC’s Ethernet Adapter must be set up for point-to-point communication when
configuring the EPM 6000 meter’s E- option. The Factory Default IP parameters
programmed in the E- card are:
• IP Address: 10.0.0.1
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Configuring the Host PC’s Ethernet Adapter

The following example shows the PC configuration settings that allow you to access the
EPM 6000 meter configured with default parameters. Use the same procedure when the
settings are different than the default settings.
1. From the Start Menu, select Control Panel > Network Connections. You will see the
window shown below:

CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET CONNECTION (COM OPTION E) CHAPTER 5: COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION
2. Right click on the Local Area Network Connection you will use to connect to the
EPM 6000 meter and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
3. Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] and click the Properties button.
You will see the window shown below:
4. Click the Use the Following IP Address radio button and enter these parameters:
IP Address: 10.0.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

5. Click the OK button.

You have completed the setup procedure.
5.3.2 Setting up the Ethernet Card (Option E) in the EPM 6000 meter
Below are the Factory Default settings for the EPM 6000 meter’s Ethernet card. These are
programmed into the meter before it is shipped out from the factory. Parameters in group
1 may need to be altered to satisfy the local Ethernet configuration requirements. Other
parameters (2, 3, 4) should not be altered.
1) Network/IP Settings:
IP Address - 10.0.0.1
Default Gateway - Not Set
Netmask - 255.255.255.0
2) Serial & Mode Settings:
Protocol - Modbus/RTU, Slave(s) attached
Serial Interface - 57600, 8, N , RS232
3) Modem/Configurable Pin Settings:
CP1 - Not Used
CP2 - Not Used
CP3 - Not Used
4) Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings:
Slave Addr/Unit ID Source - Modbus/TCP Header
Modbus Serial Broadcasts - Disabled (ID=0 auto-mapped to 1)
MB/TCP Exception Codes - Yes (Return 00AH and 00BH)
Char, Message Timeout - 00050 msec, 05000 msec
The Ethernet card in the EPM 6000 meter can be locally or remotely configured using a
Telnet connection over the network.
The configuration parameters can be changed at any time and are retained when the
meter is not powered up. After the configuration has been changed and saved, the
Ethernet card performs a Reset.
Only one person at a time should be logged into the network port used for setting up the
meter. This eliminates the possibility of several people trying to configure the Ethernet
interface simultaneously.
It is possible to reset the Ethernet card to its default values. See the procedure 5.3.3
Resetting the Ethernet Card (E-) on page 5–9.
Configuring the EPM 6000 Meter’s Ethernet Connection on the Host Computer
Establish a Telnet connection on port 9999. Follow these steps:
1. From the Windows Start menu, click Run and type 'cmd’.
2. Click the OK button to bring up the Windows' Command Prompt window.
3. In the Command Prompt window, type:
"telnet 10.0.0.1 9999” and press the Enter key

Make sure there is a space between the IP address and 9999.
Serial Number 5415404 MAC Address 00:20:4A:3C:2C

Software Version V01.2 (000719)
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode
When the Telnet connection is established you will see a message similar to the example
shown below.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]

(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>telnet 10.0.0.1 9999
4. To proceed to Setup Mode press Enter again. You will see a screen similar to the one
shown below.
1) Network/IP Settings:
IP Address - 10.0.0.1
Default Gateway - Not Set
Netmask - 255.255.255.0
2) Serial & Mode Settings:
Protocol - Modbus/RTU, Slave(s) attached
Serial Interface - 57600, 8, N , RS232, CH1
3) Modem/Configurable Pin Settings:
CP1 - Not Used
CP2 - Not Used
CP3 - Not Used
4) Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings:
Slave Addr/Unit ID Source - Modbus/TCP Header
Modbus Serial Broadcasts - Disabled (ID=0 auto-mapped to 1)
MB/TCP Exception Codes - Yes (Return 00AH and 00BH)
Char, Message Timeout - 00050 msec, 05000 msec
D)efault settings, S)ave, Q)uit without save

Select Command or parameter set (1..4) to change:
5. Change only the parameters in group 1. To do so:

• Type number “1”.
• Once group 1 is selected, the individual parameters display for editing. Either:
• Enter a new parameter if a change is required.
• Press Enter to proceed to the next parameter without changing the
current setting.

Settings 2, 3, and 4 must have the default values shown above.

Note
NOTE
Example: Setting device with static IP Address.
IP Address <010> 192.<000> 168.<000> .<000> .<001>
Set Gateway IP Address <N> ? Y
Gateway IP Address : <192> .<168> .<000> .<001>
Set Netmask <N for default> <Y> ? Y
6. Continue setting up parameters as needed. After finishing your modifications, make
sure to press the “S” key on the keyboard. This will save the new values and perform a
Reset in the Ethernet card.
DO NOT PRESS ‘D’ as it will overwrite any changes and save the default values.
If the IP Address of the Ethernet card is lost, you can restore the factory default
Note
settings by pressing the Reset button on the card.

NOTE
Follow the procedure in the following section.
5.3.3 Resetting the Ethernet Card (E-)

The E- card’s Reset Button is accessed from the back of the EPM 6000 meter. See the figure
below for the location of the Reset Button.
Reset
Button
Figure 5-7: Backplate of EPM 6000 meter, showing Reset Button placement
Using an implement such as a ballpoint pen tip, press and hold the Reset button for 30
seconds. The E- card will be reset to the default settings.


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Chapter 6: Using the Meter
Using the Meter
You can use the Elements and Buttons on the EPM 6000 meter face to view meter
readings, reset and/or configure the meter, and perform related functions. You can also
use the GE Communicator software to configure the meter through communication.
The following sections explain meter programming, first by using the faceplate and then
with GE Communicator software.
6.1 Programming Using the Faceplate

The EPM 6000 meter can be configured and a variety of functions can be accomplished
simply by using the Elements and the Buttons on the meter face. Complete Navigation
Maps can be found in Appendix A of this manual.
An EPM 6000T transducer does not have a front panel. Configuration changes use the
Note
back port and the GE Communicator software.

NOTE

PROGRAMMING USING THE FACEPLATE CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER
6.1.1 Meter Face Elements
Reading Parameter
type indicator designator
IRDA communications
port
Watt-hour
% of Load Bar pulse
Scale Selector
Figure 6-1: Faceplate of EPM 6000 Meter with Elements

• Reading Type Indicator:
Indicates Type of Reading
• IrDA Communication Port:
Com 1 Port for Wireless Communication
• % of Load Bar:
Graphic Display of Amps as % of the Load
• Parameter Designator:
Indicates Reading Displayed
• Watt-Hour Test Pulse:
Energy Pulse Output to Test Accuracy
• Scale Selector:
Kilo or Mega multiplier of Displayed Readings
MENU ENTER
button button
DOWN RIGHT
button button
Figure 6-2: EPM 6000 Faceplate Buttons

CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER PROGRAMMING USING THE FACEPLATE
6.1.2 Meter Face Buttons

Using Menu, Enter, Down and Right Buttons, perform the following functions:
• View Meter Information
• Enter Display Modes
• Configure Parameters (Password Protected)
• Perform Resets
• Perform LED Checks
• Change Settings
• View Parameter Values
• Scroll Parameter Values
The EPM 6000 has three MODES:
• Operating Mode (Default)
• Reset Mode
• Configuration Mode.
The MENU, ENTER, DOWN and RIGHT buttons navigate through the MODES and navigate
through all the SCREENS in each mode.
In this chapter, a typical set up will be demonstrated. Other settings are possible. The
complete Navigation Map for the Display Modes is in Appendix A of this manual. The meter
can also be configured with software (see GE Communicator Instruction Manual).
6.1.3 Start Up
Upon Power Up, the meter will display a sequence of screens. The sequence includes the
following screens:
• Lamp Test Screen where all LEDs are lighted
• Lamp Test Screen where all digits are lighted
• Firmware Screen showing build number
• Error Screen (if an error exists)
The EPM 6000 will then automatically Auto-Scroll the Parameter Designators on the right
side of the front panel. Values are displayed for each parameter.
The KILO or MEGA LED lights, showing the scale for the Wh, VARh and VAh readings.
An example of a Wh reading is shown below.

Figure 6-3: Typical Wh Reading

The EPM 6000 will continue to scroll through the Parameter Designators, providing
readings until one of the buttons on the front panel is pushed, causing the meter to enter
one of the other MODES.
6.1.4 Main Menu

Push MENU from any of the Auto-Scrolling Readings. The MAIN MENU Screens appear.
The String for Reset Mode (rSt) appears (blinking) in the A Screen.
If you push DOWN, the MENU scrolls and the String for Configuration Mode (CFG)
appears
(blinking) in the A Screen.
If you push DOWN again, the String for Operating Mode (OPr) appears (blinking) in the
A Screen.
If you push DOWN again, the MENU scrolls back to Reset Mode (rSt).
If you push ENTER from the Main Menu, the meter enters the Mode that is in the A
Screen and is blinking.
Figure 6-4: Main Menu Screens
6.1.5 Reset Mode

If you push ENTER from the Main Menu, the meter enters the Mode that is in the A Screen
and is blinking. Reset Mode is the first mode to appear on the Main Menu. Push ENTER
while (rSt) is in the A Screen and the “RESETALL? no” screen appears. Reset ALL resets all
Max and Min values.

• If you push ENTER again, the Main Menu continues to scroll.

• The DOWN button does not change the screen.
• If you push the RIGHT button, the RESET All? YES screen appears.
.
• To Reset All, you must enter a 4-digit Password, if Enabled in the software (see section
6.4.3: Device Profile Settings).
• Push ENTER; the following Password screen appears.
6.1.6 Enter Password (IF ENABLED IN SOFTWARE)

To enter a Password:
• If PASSWORD is Enabled in the software (see 6.4.3: Device Profile Settings to Enable/
Change Password), a screen appears requesting the Password. PASS appears in the A
Screen and 4 dashes in the B Screen. The LEFT digit is flashing.
• Use the DOWN button to scroll from 0 to 9 for the flashing digit. When the correct
number appears for that digit, use the RIGHT button to move to the next digit.
Example: On the Password screens below:
• On the left screen, four dashes appear and the left digit is flashing.
• On the right screen, 2 digits have been entered and the third digit is flashing.

PASS or FAIL:
• When all 4 digits have been entered, push ENTER.
• If the correct Password has been entered, “rSt ALL donE” appears and the screen
returns to Auto-Scroll the Parameters. (In other Modes, the screen returns to the
screen to be changed. The left digit of the setting is flashing and the Program (PRG)
LED flashes on the left side of the meter face.)
.
• If an incorrect Password has been entered, “PASS ---- FAIL” appears and the
screen returns to Reset ALL? YES.
.
6.1.7 Configuration Mode
Navigating the Configuration Mode Menu.

1. Press the MENU Button from any of the auto-scrolling readings.
2. Press DOWN to display the Configuration Mode (CFG) string in the “A” screen.

3. Press ENTER to scroll through the configuration parameters, starting at the

SCrL Ct Pt screen.
4. Push the DOWN Button to scroll all the parameters: scroll, CT, PT, connection
(Cnct) and port.
The active parameter is always flashing and displayed in the “A” screen.
Programming the Configuration Mode Screens

Use the following procedure to program the screen for configuration mode.
1. Press the DOWN or RIGHT button (for example, from the Ct-n message below)
to display the password screen, if enabled in the software.
2. Use the DOWN and RIGHT buttons to enter the correct password (refer to
Reset Mode above, for steps on password entry).
3. Once the correct password is entered, push ENTER.
The Ct-n message will reappear, the PRG faceplate LED will flash, and the first
digit of the “B” screen will also flash.
4. Use the DOWN button to change the first digit.

5. Use the RIGHT button to select and change the successive digits.

6. When the new value is entered, push ENTER twice.

This will display the Stor ALL? no screen.
7. Use the RIGHT button to scroll to change the value from no to YES.
8. When the Stor ALL? YES message is displayed, press ENTER to change the
setting.
The Stor ALL donE message will appear and the meter will reset.
6.1.8 Configuring the Scroll Feature

Use the following procedure to configure the scroll feature.
1. Press the ENTER button to display the SCrL no message.
2. Press the RIGHT button to change the display to SCrL YES as shown below.
Figure 6-5: Scroll Mode Configuration

When in scroll mode, the unit scrolls each parameter for 7 seconds on and 1 second off.
The meter can be configured through software to only display selected screens. In this
case, it will only scroll the selected displays.

3. Push ENTER to select YES or no.

The screen scrolls to the CT parameters.
6.1.9 Configuring the CT Setting

Use the following procedure to program the CT setting.
1. Push the DOWN Button to scroll through the configuration mode parameters.
Press ENTER when Ct is the active parameter (i.e. it is in the “A” screen and flashing).
This will display the and the Ct-n (CT numerator) screen.
2. Press ENTER again to change to display the Ct-d (CT denominator) screen.
The Ct-d value is preset to a 1 or 5 A at the factory and cannot be changed.

3. Press ENTER again to select the to Ct-S (CT scaling) value.
The Ct-S value can be “1”, “10”, or “100”. Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode
Screens above, for instructions on changing values.

Example settings for the Ct-S value are shown below:

200/5 A: set the Ct-n value for “200” and the Ct-S value for “1”
800/5 A: set the Ct-n value for “800” and the Ct-S value for “1”
2000/5 A: set the Ct-n value for “2000” and the Ct-S value for “1”.
10000/5 A: set the Ct-n value for “1000” and the Ct-S value for “10”.
The value for amps is a product of the Ct-n and the Ct-S values.
Note
4. Press ENTER to scroll through the other CFG parameters.

Pressing DOWN or RIGHT displays the password screen (see Reset Mode
above, for details).
5. Press MENU to return to the main configuration menu.
Ct-n and Ct-S are dictated by Primary Voltage.

Note
Ct-d is secondary Voltage.
6.1.10 Configuring the PT Setting

Use the following procedure to program the PT setting.
2. Press ENTER when Pt is the "active" parameter (i.e. it is in the “A” screen and
flashing) as shown below.
This will display the Pt-n (PT numerator) screen.

3. Press ENTER again to change to display the Pt-d (PT denominator) screen.
4. Press ENTER again to select the to Pt-S (PT scaling) value.

The Pt-S value can be “1”, “10”, or “100”. Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode
Screens above, for instructions on changing values.
Example settings for the Pt-n, Pt-d, and Pt-S values are shown below:
277/277 Volts: Pt-n value is 277, Pt-d value is 277, Pt-Multiplier is 1

14400/120 Volts: Pt-n value is 1440, Pt-d value is 120, Pt-S value is 10

6. Press DOWN or RIGHT to display the password screen (see Reset Mode above,
for details).
7. Press MENU to return to the Main Configuration Menu.
Pt-n and Pt-S are dictated by primary voltage.

Note
Pt-d is secondary voltage.
6.1.11 Configuring the Connection (Cnct) Setting

Use the following procedure to program the connection (Cnct) setting.
1. Push the DOWN Button to scroll through the Configuration Mode parameters:
Scroll, CT, PT, Connection (Cnct), and Port. The "active" parameter is in the A
screen and is flashing
2. Press ENTER when Cnct is the "active" parameter (i.e. it is in the “A” screen and
flashing).
This will display the Cnct (Connection) screen. To change this setting, use the RIGHT button
to scroll through the three settings. Select the setting that is right for your meter.
The possible Connection configurations are
• 3-element Wye (3 EL WYE)
• 2.5-element Wye (2.5EL WYE)
• 2 CT Delta (2 Ct deL)
as shown below:

3-Element Wye 2.5-Element Wye 2 CT Delta

4. Press DOWN or RIGHT to display the Password screen (see Reset Mode above
for details).
5. Press MENU to return to the main Configuration menu.
6.1.12 Configuring the Communication Port Setting

Use the following procedure to program the communication port (POrt) settings.
2. Press ENTER when POrt is the active parameter (i.e. it is in the “A” screen and
flashing) as shown below.
The following parameters can be configured through the POrt menu

• The meter Address (Adr, a 3-digit number).
• The Baud Rate (bAUd). Select from “9600”, “19.2”, “38.4”, and
“57.6” for 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600 kbps, respectively.
• The Communications Protocol (Prot). Select “rtU” for Modbus
RTU, “ASCI” for Modbus ASCII, and “dnP” for the DNP 3.0 protocol.
• The first POrt screen is Meter Address (Adr). The current address appears on the
screen. Select a three-digit number for the address.

Address 005
Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode Screens above, for details on changing
values.
• The next POrt screen is the baud rate (bAUd). The current baud rate is displayed on
the “B” screen. Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode Screens above, for
details on changing values. The possible baud rate screens are shown below.
• The final POrt screen is the Communications Protocol (Prot).

The current protocol is displayed on the “B” screen.

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Refer to Programming the Configuration Mode Screens above, for details on changing
values. The three protocol selections are shown below.
4. Press DOWN or RIGHT to display the Password screen (see Reset Mode above,
for details).
5. Press MENU to return to the main Configuration menu.
6.1.13 Operating Mode

Operating mode is the EPM 6000 meter’s default mode. If scrolling is enabled, the meter
automatically scrolls through these parameter screens after startup. The screen changes
every 7 seconds. Scrolling is suspended for 3 minutes after any button is pressed.
Push the DOWN button to scroll all the parameters in operating mode. The active
parameter has the indicator light next to it on the right face of the meter.
Push the RIGHT button to view additional displays for that parameter. A table of the
possible displays in the operating mode is below. Refer to Appendix A for a detailed
navigation map of the operating mode.
Table 6–1: Operating Mode Parameter Readings
Parameter THD Option

designator Available Only
by THD and Pulse Possible Readings
Output (Software)
Option THD)
VOLTS L-N 0, THD VOLTS_LN VOLTS_LN_ MAX VOLTS_LN_ MIN VOLTS_LN_ THD
VOLTS L-L 0, THD VOLTS_LL VOLTS_LL_ MAX VOLTS_LL_ MIN
AMPS 0, THD AMPS AMPS_NEUTRAL AMPS_MAX AMPS_MIN AMPS_THD
W/VAR/PF 0, THD W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF

_MAX_POS _MIN_POS _MAX_NEG _MIN_NEG
VA/Hz 0, THD VA_FREQ VA_FREQ_ MAX VA_FREQ_ MIN
Wh 0, THD KWH_REC KWH_DEL KWH_NET KWH_TOT
VARh 0, THD KVARH_ POS KVARH_ NEG KVARH_ NET KVARH_TOT
VAh 0, THD KVAH
Readings or groups of readings are skipped if not applicable to the meter type or hookup,
Note
or if explicitly disabled in the programmable settings.

NOTE
6.2 % of Load Bar

The 10-segment LED bargraph at the bottom of the EPM 6000 unit’s display provides a
graphic representation of Amps. The segments light according to the load in the %Load
Segment Table below.

CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER WATT-HOUR ACCURACY TESTING (VERIFICATION)
When the Load is over 120% of Full Load, all segments flash “On” (1.5 secs) and “Off” (0.5
secs).
Table 6–2: % Load Segments

Segments Load ≤ % Full Load
None No Load
1 1%
1-2 15%
1-3 30%
1-4 45%
1-5 60%
1-6 72%
1-7 84%
1-8 96%
1-9 108%
1 - 10 120%
All Blink >120%
6.3 Watt-hour Accuracy Testing (Verification)

To be certified for revenue metering, power providers and utility companies have to verify
that the billing energy meter will perform to the stated accuracy. To confirm the meter's
performance and calibration, power providers use field test standards to ensure that the
unit's energy measurements are correct. Since the EPM 6000 is a traceable revenue meter,
it contains a utility grade test pulse that can be used to gate an accuracy standard. This is
an essential feature required of all billing grade meters.
Watt-Hour
Test Pulse
Figure 6-6: Watt-hour Test Pulse

Refer to the figure below for an example of how this test works.
Refer to Table 6-2 below for the Wh/Pulse Constant for Accuracy Testing.

GE COMMUNICATOR PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW CHAPTER 6: USING THE METER
Test Pulses Energy Pulses

Energy Standard
Comparator
Results
Figure 6-7: Using the Watt-Hour Test Pulse
6.3.1 Infrared & KYZ Pulse Constants for Accuracy Testing (Kh)
Table 6–3: Infrared & KYZ Pulse Constants for Accuracy Testing
Voltage Level Class 10 Models Class 2 Models
Below 150 V 0.2505759630 0.0501151926
Above 150 V 1.0023038521 0.2004607704
• Minimum pulse width is 40 ms.

Note
• Refer to 2.2: Specifications for Wh Pulse specifications.
6.4 GE Communicator Programming Overview

Programming the EPM 6000T requires using the back communication port and software.
The EPM 6000 can also be programmed this way. Once a connection is established, GE
Communicator software can be used to program the meter and communicate to
EPM 6000 slave devices.
Meter Connection
To provide power to the meter, use one of the wiring diagrams in Chapter 4 or attach an
Aux cable to GND, L(’+’) and N(’-’).
The RS-485 cable attaches to SH, ’-’ and ’+’ as shown in 5.2 RS-485 / KYZ Output COM 2
(Com Option S) on page 5–2.

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6.4.1 Factory Initial Default Settings

You can connect to the EPM 6000/6000T using the Factory Initial Default Settings if you
are using the RS485 port (Com Option S). This feature is useful in debugging or in any
situation where you do not know the meter’s programmed settings and want to find them.
When the EPM 6000 is powered up, you have up to 5 seconds to poll the Name Register as
shown in the example below: “How to Connect.” You will be connected to the meter with
the Factory Initial Default Settings.
Factory Initial Default Settings:

Note
• Baud Rate: 9600

NOTE
• Address: 001
• Protocol: Modbus RTU
The meter continues to operate with these default settings for 5 minutes. During this time,
you can access the meter’s Device Profile to ascertain/change meter information. After
the 5 minutes have passed, the meter reverts to the programmed Device Profile settings.
In Normal operating mode the initial factory communication settings are:

Note
• Baud Rate: 57,600

NOTE
• Address: 001
• Protocol: Modbus RTU
6.4.2 How to Connect Using GE Communicator Software

1. Open the GE Communicator software.
2. Click the Connect button on the tool bar.
Click the Connect Icon
Figure 6-8: Connect Button

3. The Connect screen opens, showing the Default settings. Make sure your settings are
the same as shown here. Use the pull-down windows to make changes, if necessary.

Figure 6-9: Serial Port settings

4. Click the Connect button on the screen.
If you do not connect with the Factory Initial Default Settings within 5 seconds after
Note
powering on the meter, the Device Profile reverts to the programmed Device Profile. In that
case, disconnect and reconnect power before clicking the Connect button.
5. You will see the Device Status screen, confirming a connection. Click OK.
Figure 6-10: Device Status screen

6. Click the Profile icon in the Icon Bar.
Click the Profile Icon

7. You will see the Device Profile screen. The tabs at the top of the screen allow you to
navigate between setting screens (see below).
8. Click the Communication tab. The Communication Settings appear.

Use pull-down menus to change settings, if desired.
Communication Settings
• COM1 (IrDA)
• Response Delay (0-750 msec)
• COM2 (RS485)
• Address (1-247)
• Protocol (Modbus RTU, ASCII or DNP)
• Baud Rate (9600 to 57600)
• Response Delay (0-750 msec)
9. When changes are complete, click the Update button to send a new profile to the
meter.
10. Click Cancel to Exit the Profile (or)
11. Click other tabs to update other aspects of the Profile (see 6.4.3 Device Profile Settings
below).
6.4.3 Device Profile Settings
Only the basic EPM 6000 meter Device Profile settings are explained in this manual. Refer
Note
to the GE Communicator Instruction Manual for detailed instructions on configuring all

NOTE
settings of the meter’s Device Profile. You can view the manual online by clicking Help >
Contents from the GE Communicator Main screen.

CT, PT Ratios and System Wiring
The screen fields and acceptable entries are as follows:

CT Ratios
CT Numerator (Primary): 1 - 9999
CT Denominator (Secondary): 5 or 1 Amp
This field is display only.

Note
NOTE
CT Multiplier: 1, 10 or 100
Current Full Scale: Calculations based on selections.
PT Ratios
PT Numerator (Primary): 1 - 9999
PT Denominator (Secondary): 40 - 600
PT Multiplier: 1, 10, 100, or 1000
Voltage Full Scale: Calculations based on selections.
System Wiring
3 Element Wye; 2.5 Element Wye; 2 CT Delta
Phases Displayed
A, AB, or ABC
Voltage Full Scale = PT Numerator x PT Multiplier

Note
NOTE
Example:
A 14400/120 PT would be entered as:
PT Num: 1440

PT Denom: 120
Multiplier: 10
This example would display a 14.40kV.
Example CT Settings:
200/5 Amps: Set the Ct-n value for 200, Ct-Multiplier value for 1.
800/5 Amps: Set the Ct-n value for 800, Ct-Multiplier value for 1.
2,000/5 Amps: Set the Ct-n value for 2000, Ct-Multiplier value for 1.
10,000/5 Amps: Set the Ct-n value for 1000, Ct-Multiplier value for 10.
Example PT Settings:
277/277 Volts Pt-n value is 277, Pt-d value is 277, Pt-Multiplier is 1.
14,400/120 Volts: Pt-n value is 1440, Pt-d value is 120, Pt-Multiplier value is 10.
138,000/69 Volts: Pt-n value is 1380, Pt-d value is 69, Pt-Multipier value is 100.
345,000/115 Volts: Pt-n value is 3470, Pt-d value is 115, Pt-Multiplier value is 100
345,000/69 Volts: Pt-n value is 345, Pt-d value is 69, Pt-Multiplier value is 1000.
Settings are the same for Wye and Delta configurations.

Note
NOTE
ENERGY AND DISPLAY

The settings on this screen determine the display configuration of the meter’s faceplate.
For an EPM 6000T transducer, the Display Configuration setting does not apply as there is
Note
no display.
NOTE

The screen fields and acceptable entries are as follows:

Power and Energy Format
Power Scale: Unit, kilo (k), Mega (M), or auto.
Energy Digits: 5, 6, 7, or 8
Energy Decimal Places: 0-6
Energy Scale: Unit, kilo (k), or Mega (M)
For Example: a reading for Digits: 8; Decimals: 3; Scale: k would be formatted: 00123.456k
Power Direction: View as Load or View as Generator
Demand Averaging
Averaging Method: Block or Rolling
Interval (Minutes): 5, 15, 30, or 60
Sub Interval (if Rolling is selected): 1-4
Auto Scroll
Click to set On or Off.
Display Configuration:
Click Values to be displayed.
You MUST select at least ONE.

Note
NOTE
If incorrect values are entered on this screen the following message appears: WARNING:
Note
Current, CT, PT and Energy Settings will cause invalid energy accumulator values.
NOTE
Change the settings until the message disappears.
If you are changing the energy digits, decimal places, or energy scale, we recommend you
Note
first reset the Energy Accumulators, in order to prevent erroneous counts. See the GE
NOTE
Communicator Instruction Manual for instructions on resetting the EPM 6000 meter Energy
Accumulators.

SETTINGS
The screen fields are as follows:

Password
The meter is shipped with Password Disabled. There is NO DEFAULT PASSWORD.

Note
NOTE
Enable Password for Reset: click to Enable.
Enable Password for Configuration: click to Enable.
Change Password: click to Change.
Device Designation: optional user-assigned label.

LIMITS (THD Option only)
Limits are transition points used to divide acceptable and unacceptable measurements.
When a value goes above or below the limit, an out-of-limit condition occurs. Once they
are configured, you can view the out-of-Limits (or Alarm) conditions in the Limits Log or
Limits Polling screen. You can also use Limits to trigger relays. See the GE Communicator
Instruction Manual for details.
For up to 8 Limits, set:
Address: Modbus Address (1 based)
Label: Your designation for the limit
High Set Point: % of Full Scale
Example: 100% of 120VFS = 120V; 90% of 120V FS = 108V
Return Hysteresis: Point to go back in Limit
Example: High Set Point = 110% (Out of Limit at 132V);Return Hysteresis =
105%(Stay Out until 126V)
Low Set Point: % of Full Scale
Return Hysteresis: Point to go back in Limit.
Your settings appear in the Table at the bottom of the screen
If Return Hysteresis is > High Set Point, the Limit is Disabled.

Note
NOTE
When you have finished making changes to the Device Profile, click Update Device to
Note
send the new Profile settings to the meter.

Refer to the GE Communicator Instruction Manual for additional instructions on

Note
configuring the EPM 6000 transducer/meter settings.

NOTE


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Appendix A: EPM 6000 Navigation

Maps
EPM6000 Navigation Maps
A.1 Introduction
The EPM 6000 meter can be configured and a variety of functions performed using the
BUTTONS on the meter face.
• An Overview of programming using the Elements and Buttons on the meter face can
be found in 6.1 Programming Using the Faceplate on page 6–1.
• An overview of programming using software can be found in 6.4 GE Communicator
Programming Overview on page 6–16 (see also the GE Communicator Instruction
Manual).
A.2 Navigation Maps (Sheets 1 to 4)

The EPM 6000 Navigation Maps begin on the next page.
They show in detail how to move from one screen to another and from one Display Mode
to another using the buttons on the face of the meter. All Display Modes will automatically
return to Operating Mode after 10 minutes with no user activity.
A.2.1 EPM 6000 Navigation Map Titles:

Main Menu Screens (Sheet 1)
Operating Mode Screens (Sheet 2)
Reset Mode Screens (Sheet 3)
Configuration Mode Screens (Sheet 4)
EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL A–1

NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4) APPENDIX A: EPM 6000 NAVIGATION MAPS
Figure A-1: Main Menu Screens (Sheet 1)
STARTUP
sequence run once at meter startup:

2 lamp test screens, hardware
information screen, firmware version
screen, error screen (conditional)
sequence completed
10 minutes with no user activity

OPERATING MODE
10 minutes with
10 minutes with no user activity
no user activity grid of meter data screens.
See sheet 2
MENU
MENU
ENTER
MENU
CONFIGURATION MODE* RESET MODE

MAIN MENU: MAIN MENU: MAIN MENU:
grid of meter settings screens CFG (blinking) OPR (blinking) RST (blinking) sequence of screens to get
ENTER DOWN DOWN ENTER
with password-protected edit OPR RST CFG password, if required, and reset
capability. RST CFG OPR meter data.
See sheet 4 See sheet 3
DOWN
* Configuration Mode is
MENU
not available during a
Programmable Settings MAIN MENU Screen
update via a COM port.
MAIN MENU screen scrolls through 3 choices, showing

all 3 at once. The top choice is always the "active" one,
which is indicated by blinking the legend.
BUTTONS
MENU Returns to previous menu from any screen in any mode
ENTER Indicates acceptance of the current screen and advances to the next one
DOWN, RIGHT Navigation and edit buttons

Navigation: No digits or legends are blinking. On a menu, down advances to the next menu selection, right does nothing. In a grid of
screens, down advances to the next row, right advances to the next column. Rows, columns, and menus all navigate circularly.
Editing: A digit or legend is blinking to indicate that it is eligible for change. When a digit is blinking, down increases the digit value, right
moves to the next digit. When a legend is blinking, either button advances to the next choice legend.
all screens
single group of
for a display action taken button
screen screens
mode
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APPENDIX A: EPM 6000 NAVIGATION MAPS NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4)
Figure A-2: Operating Mode Screens (Sheet 2)
See Notes 1 & 3

RIGHT
VOLTS_LN_MA
VOLTS_LN RIGHT RIGHT VOLTS_LN_MIN
X
DOWN2
(from any VOLTS_LN screen) DOWN2
See Note 1
RIGHT
VOLTS_LL RIGHT VOLTS_LL_MAX RIGHT VOLTS_LL_MIN
DOWN2
(from any VOLTS_LL screen)
See Note 1
RIGHT
AMPS RIGHT IN RIGHT AMPS_MAX RIGHT AMPS_MIN
DOWN2
(from any AMPS screen) DOWN2
See Note 1
RIGHT
W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF W_VAR_PF

W_VAR_PF RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT
_MAX_POS _MIN_POS _MAX_NEG _MIN_NEG
DOWN2
DOWN2
(from any W_VAR_PF screen)
See Note 1
RIGHT
VA_FREQ RIGHT VA_FREQ_MAX RIGHT VA_FREQ_MIN
DOWN2
(from any VA_FREQ screen)
See Note 1
RIGHT
KWH_REC RIGHT KWH_DEL RIGHT KWH_NET RIGHT KWH_TOT
DOWN2
(from any KWH screen)
See Note 1
RIGHT
KVARH_POS RIGHT KVARH_NEG RIGHT KVARH_NET RIGHT KVARH_TOT
DOWN2
(from any KVARH screen)
See Note 1 Notes

1 Group is skipped if not applicable to the meter type or hookup or if explicitly disabled via
KVAH programmable settings.
2 DOWN occurs without user intervention every 7 seconds if scrolling is enabled.
3 No Volts LN screens for Delta 2CT hookup.
4 Scrolling is suspended for 3 minutes after any button press.
MENU
(from any
operating mode
to Main Menu
screen)
see sheet 1

Figure A-3: Reset Mode Screens (Sheet 3)
from MAIN MENU
RESET_NO: RIGHT RESET_YES:

RST RST
ALL? ALL?
no (blinking) RIGHT yes (blinking)
ENTER
is password required?
2 sec
yes
increment make next digit

DOWN RESET_ENTER_PW: RIGHT
no blinking digit blink
PASS
#### (one # blinking)
ENTER
ENTER
RESET_PW_FAIL:
reset all max & is password PASS
yes no
min values correct? ####
FAIL
RESET_CONFIRM:
RST
ALL
DONE
2 sec.
MENU
(from any
to previous operating reset mode
mode screen screen)
see sheet 2
to Main Menu
see sheet 1

APPENDIX A: EPM 6000 NAVIGATION MAPS NAVIGATION MAPS (SHEETS 1 TO 4)
Figure A-4: Configuration Mode Screens (Sheet 4)

See Note 1
CONFIG_MENU: ENTER SCROLL_EDIT:

SCRL (blinking) SCRL DOWN or
CT yes or no RIGHT3
PT (choice blinking if edit) toggle
scroll
setting
DOWN ENTER
MENU
CONFIG_MENU: ENTER
CT (blinking) ENTER ENTER
PT
CNCT CTN_EDIT: CTD_SHOW: CT_MULT_EDIT:
CT-N CT-D CT-S DOWN or
DOWN RIGHT
increment #### blink 1 or 5 1 or 10 or 100 RIGHT
blinking (one # blinking if edit) next (choice blinking if edit) show
DOWN
MENU digit digit next
choice
ENTER
CONFIG_MENU: ENTER
PT (blinking)
CNCT
ENTER ENTER
PORT
PTN_EDIT: PTD_EDIT: PT_MULT_EDIT:

PT-N PT-D PT-S DOWN or
DOWN RIGHT DOWN RIGHT 1 or 10 or 100 or 1000 RIGHT
increment #### blink increment #### blink
DOWN (one # blinking if edit) (one # blinking if edit) (choice blinking if edit) show
MENU blinking next blinking next
next
digit digit digit digit
choice
DOWN
ENTER
CONFIG_MENU: ENTER
CNCT (blinking)
PORT
PASS2
CNCT choices:
MENU ENTER CONNECT_EDIT: 3 EL WYE,
CNCT DOWN or 2 CT DEL,
1 of 3 choices RIGHT
(choice blinking if edit) show 2.5EL WYE
DOWN next
MENU
choice
PROT choices:
CONFIG_MENU: ENTER RTU, ASCII
ENTER
PORT (blinking)
PASS2 ENTER ENTER
SCRL
ADDRESS_EDIT: BAUD_EDIT: PROTOCOL_EDIT:
ADR BAUD DOWN or PROT DOWN or
DOWN RIGHT
2
increment ### blink ##.# RIGHT 1 of 3 choices RIGHT
DOWN
MENU 2
blinking (one # blinking if edit) next (choice blinking if edit) show (choice blinking if edit) show
next next
digit digit
choice choice
CONFIG_MENU:
PASS2 (blinking) ENTER2
ENTER
SCRL
CT
Notes:
1. Initial access is view-only. View access shows the existing settings. At the
PASSWORD_EDIT: first attempt to change a setting (DOWN or RIGHT pressed), password is
CONFIG_MENU screen DOWN PASS RIGHT
scrolls through 6 choices, increment #### (one # blinking) blink requested (if enabled) and access changes to edit. Edit access blinks the digit
showing 3 at a time. The blinking next or list choice eligible for change and lights the PRG LED.
top choice is always the digit digit 2. Skip over password edit screen and menu selection if access is view-only.
"active" one, indicated by 3. Scroll setting may be changed with view or edit access.
blinking the legend. 4. ENTER accepts an edit; MENU abandons it.
first DOWN or RIGHT in view See Note 1

MENU
MENU access (if password required)
(per row of the originating screen)
CFG_ENTER_PW:
PASS
SAVE_YES: save new DOWN RIGHT
any changes? yes ENTER ### (one # blinking)
configuration yes
STOR
increment blink
ALL?
blinking next
yes (blinking)
digit digit
SAVE_CONFIRM: ENTER
STOR
no ALL
MENU RIGHT RIGHT DONE is password
correct? to the originating
EDIT screen
2 sec. no
SAVE_NO:
to Main Menu STOR reboot
MENU to previous operating
ALL?
see sheet 1 no (blinking) ENTER mode screen
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Appendix B: Modbus Mapping for

EPM 6000
Modbus Mapping for EPM 6000
B.1 Introduction
The Modbus Map for the EPM 6000 Meter gives details and information about the possible
readings of the meter and about the programming of the meter. The EPM 6000 can be
programmed using the buttons on the face plate of the meter (6.1 Programming Using the
Faceplate on page 6–1). The meter can also be programmed using software (6.4 GE
Communicator Programming Overview on page 6–16). For further details see the GE
Communicator Instruction Manual.
B.2 Modbus Register Map Sections

The EPM 6000 Modbus Register Map includes the following sections:
Fixed Data Section, Registers 1- 47, details the Meter’s Fixed Information described in
Section 7.2.
Meter Data Section, Registers 1000 - 5003, details the Meter’s Readings, including Primary
Readings, Energy Block, Demand Block, Maximum and Minimum Blocks, THD Block, Phase
Angle Block and Status Block. Operating Mode readings are described in Section 7.3.4.
Commands Section, Registers 20000 - 26011, details the Meter’s Resets Block,
Programming Block, Other Commands Block and Encryption Block.
Programmable Settings Section, Registers 30000 - 30067, details the Meter’s Basic Setups.
Secondary Readings Section, Registers 40001 - 40100, details the Meter’s Secondary
Readings Setups.
EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL B–1

DATA FORMATS APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAPPING FOR EPM 6000
B.3 Data Formats

ASCII: ASCII characters packed 2 per register in high, low order and without any
termination charcters.
Example: “EPM6000” would be 4 registers containing 0x5378, 0x6172, 0x6B31,
0x3030.
SINT16/UINT16:16-bit signed/unsigned integer.
SINT32/UINT32:32-bit signed/unsigned integer spanning 2 registers. The lower-addressed
register is the high order half.
FLOAT:32-bit IEEE floating point number spanning 2 registers. The lower-addressed
register is the high order half (i.e., contains the exponent).
B.4 Floating Point Values

Floating Point Values are represented in the following format:
Register 0 1
Byte 0 1 0 1
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Meaning s e e e e e e e e m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
sign exponent mantissa
The formula to interpret a Floating Point Value is: -1sign x 2exponent-127 x 1.mantissa =
0x0C4E11DB9
-1sign x 2137-127 x 1.11000010001110111001
-1 x 210 x 1.75871956
-1800.929
Register 0x0C4E1 0x01DB9

Byte 0x0C4 0x0E1 0x01D 0x0B9
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1
Meaning s e e e e e e e e m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
sign exponent mantissa
1 0x089 = 137 0b11000010001110110111001
Formula Explanation
C4E11DB9 (hex) 11000100 11100001 00011101 10111001 (binary)
The sign of the Mantissa (and therefore the number) is 1, which represents a negative
value.
The Exponent is 10001001 (binary) or 137 decimal.
The Exponent is a value in excess of 127, so the Exponent value is 10.
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APPENDIX B: MODBUS MAPPING FOR EPM 6000 MODBUS REGISTER MAP
The Mantissa is 11000010001110110111001 binary.

With the implied leading 1, the Mantissa is (1).C23B72 (hex).
The Floating Point Representation is therefore -1.75871956 x 210

Decimal equivalent: -1800.929
Exponent = the whole number before the decimal point

Note
NOTE
Mantissa = the positive fraction after the decimal point
B.5 Modbus Register Map
Table B–1: Modbus Register Map (Sheet 1 of 8)

Hex Decimal Description1 Format Range6 Units or Comments #
Resolution R
e
g
Fixed Data Section

Identification Block
read-only
0000 - 0007 1 - 8 Meter Name ASCII 16 char none 8
0008 - 000F 9 - 16 Meter Serial Number ASCII 16 char none 8
0010 - 0010 17 - 17 Meter Type UINT16 bit-mapped -------t -----vvv t = transducer model (1=yes, 1
0=no),
vvv = THD and Pulse Output
(Software) Option 0 or THD
0011 - 0012 18 - 19 Firmware Version ASCII 4 char none 2
0013 - 0013 20 - 20 Map Version UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
0014 - 0014 21 - 21 Meter Configuration UINT16 bit-mapped -------- --ffffff ffffff = calibration frequency 1
(50 or 60)
0015 - 0015 22 - 22 ASIC Version UINT16 0-65535 none 1
0016 - 0026 23 - 39 Reserved 17
0027 - 002E 40 - 47 GE Part Number ASCII 16 char none 8
Block Size: 47
Meter Data Section2

Primary Readings Block, 6 cycles (IEEE Floating Point) read-only
0383 - 0384 900 - 901 Watts, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M watts 2
0385 - 0386 902 - 903 VARs, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VARs 2
0387 - 0388 904 - 905 VAs, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VAs 2
Block Size: 6
Primary Readings Block, 60 cycles (IEEE Floating Point) read-only

03E7 - 03E8 1000 - 1001 Volts A-N FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03E9 - 03EA 1002 - 1003 Volts B-N FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03EB - 03EC 1004 - 1005 Volts C-N FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03ED - 03EE 1006 - 1007 Volts A-B FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03EF - 03F0 1008 - 1009 Volts B-C FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03F1 - 03F2 1010 - 1011 Volts C-A FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
03F3 - 03F4 1012 - 1013 Amps A FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2

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03F5 - 03F6 1014 - 1015 Amps B FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
03F7 - 03F8 1016 - 1017 Amps C FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
03F9 - 03FA 1018 - 1019 Watts, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M watts 2
03FB - 03FC 1020 - 1021 VARs, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VARs 2
03FD - 03FE 1022 - 1023 VAs, 3-Ph total FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VAs 2
03FF - 0400 1024 - 1025 Power Factor, 3-Ph FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
total
0401 - 0402 1026 - 1027 Frequency FLOAT 0 to 65.00 Hz 2
0403 - 0404 1028 - 1029 Neutral Current FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Block Size: 30
Primary Energy Block

read-only
044B - 044C 1100 - 1101 W-hours, Received SINT32 0 to 99999999 or Wh per energy * Wh received & delivered 2
0 to -99999999 format always have opposite signs
044D - 044E 1102 - 1103 W-hours, Delivered SINT32 0 to 99999999 or Wh per energy * Wh received is positive for 2
0 to -99999999 format "view as load", delivered is
044F - 0450 1104 - 1105 W-hours, Net SINT32 -99999999 to Wh per energy positive for "view as 2
99999999 format generator"
0451 - 0452 1106 - 1107 W-hours, Total SINT32 0 to 99999999 Wh per energy * 5 to 8 digits 2
format
0453 - 0454 1108 - 1109 VAR-hours, Positive SINT32 0 to 99999999 VARh per energy * decimal point implied, per 2
format energy format
0455 - 0456 1110 - 1111 VAR-hours, Negative SINT32 0 to -99999999 VARh per energy * resolution of digit before 2
format decimal point = units, kilo, or
0457 - 0458 1112 - 1113 VAR-hours, Net SINT32 -99999999 to VARh per energy mega, per energy format 2
99999999 format
0459 - 045A 1114 - 1115 VAR-hours, Total SINT32 0 to 99999999 VARh per energy 2
format
045B - 045C 1116 - 1117 VA-hours, Total SINT32 0 to 99999999 VAh per energy * see note 10 2
format
Block Size: 18
Primary Demand Block (IEEE Floating Point)

read-only
07CF - 07D0 2000 - 2001 Amps A, Average FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
07D1 - 07D2 2002 - 2003 Amps B, Average FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
07D3 - 07D4 2004 - 2005 Amps C, Average FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
07D5 - 07D6 2006 - 2007 Positive Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M watts 2
Average
07D7 - 07D8 2008 - 2009 Positive VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VARs 2
Average
07D9 - 07DA 2010 - 2011 Negative Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M watts 2
Average
07DB - 07DC 2012 - 2013 Negative VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VARs 2
Average
07D - 07DE 2014 - 2015 VAs, 3-Ph, Average FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VAs 2
D
07DF - 07E0 2016 - 2017 Positive PF, 3-Ph, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
Average
07E1 - 07E2 2018 - 2019 Negative PF, 3-PF, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
Average
Block Size: 20
Primary Minimum Block (IEEE Floating Point)

read-only
0BB7 - 0BB8 3000 - 3001 Volts A-N, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0BB9 - 0BBA 3002 - 3003 Volts B-N, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0BBB - 0BBC 3004 - 3005 Volts C-N, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0BB - 0BBE 3006 - 3007 Volts A-B, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
D


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0BBF - 0BC0 3008 - 3009 Volts B-C, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0BC1 - 0BC2 3010 - 3011 Volts C-A, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0BC3 - 0BC4 3012 - 3013 Amps A, Minimum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0BC5 - 0BC6 3014 - 3015 Amps B, Minimum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0BC7 - 0BC8 3016 - 3017 Amps C, Minimum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0BC9 - 0BCA 3018 - 3019 Positive Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M watts 2
Minimum Avg Demand
0BCB - 0BCC 3020 - 3021 Positive VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M VARs 2
Minimum Avg Demand
0BC - 0BCE 3022 - 3023 Negative Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M watts 2
D Minimum Avg Demand
0BCF - 0BD0 3024 - 3025 Negative VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M VARs 2
Minimum Avg Demand
0BD1 - 0BD2 3026 - 3027 VAs, 3-Ph, Minimum FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VAs 2
Avg Demand
0BD3 - 0BD4 3028 - 3029 Positive Power Factor, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
3-Ph, Minimum Avg
Demand
0BD5 - 0BD6 3030 - 3031 Negative Power Factor, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
3-Ph, Minimum Avg
Demand
0BD7 - 0BD8 3032 - 3033 Frequency, Minimum FLOAT 0 to 65.00 Hz 2
Block Size: 34
Primary Maximum Block (IEEE Floating Point)

read-only
0C1B - 0C1C 3100 - 3101 Volts A-N, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C1D - 0C1E 3102 - 3103 Volts B-N, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C1F - 0C20 3104 - 3105 Volts C-N, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C21 - 0C22 3106 - 3107 Volts A-B, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C23 - 0C24 3108 - 3109 Volts B-C, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C25 - 0C26 3110 - 3111 Volts C-A, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 9999 M volts 2
0C27 - 0C28 3112 - 3113 Amps A, Maximum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0C29 - 0C2A 3114 - 3115 Amps B, Maximum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0C2B - 0C2C 3116 - 3117 Amps C, Maximum Avg FLOAT 0 to 9999 M amps 2
Demand
0C2D - 0C2E 3118 - 3119 Positive Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M watts 2
Maximum Avg
Demand
0C2F - 0C30 3120 - 3121 Positive VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M VARs 2
Maximum Avg
Demand
0C31 - 0C32 3122 - 3123 Negative Watts, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M watts 2
Maximum Avg
Demand
0C33 - 0C34 3124 - 3125 Negative VARs, 3-Ph, FLOAT 0 to +9999 M VARs 2
Maximum Avg
Demand
0C35 - 0C36 3126 - 3127 VAs, 3-Ph, Maximum FLOAT -9999 M to +9999 M VAs 2
Avg Demand
0C37 - 0C38 3128 - 3129 Positive Power Factor, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
3-Ph, Maximum Avg
Demand
0C39 - 0C3A 3130 - 3131 Negative Power Factor, FLOAT -1.00 to +1.00 none 2
3-Ph, Maximum Avg
Demand
0C3B - 0C3C 3132 - 3133 Frequency, Maximum FLOAT 0 to 65.00 Hz 2
Block Size: 34


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THD Block7, 13 read-only

0F9F - 0F9F 4000 - 4000 Volts A-N, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA0 - 0FA0 4001 - 4001 Volts B-N, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA1 - 0FA1 4002 - 4002 Volts C-N, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA2 - 0FA2 4003 - 4003 Amps A, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA3 - 0FA3 4004 - 4004 Amps B, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA4 - 0FA4 4005 - 4005 Amps C, %THD UINT16 0 to 9999, or 65535 0.1% 1
0FA5 - 0FA5 4006 - 4006 Phase A Current 0th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FA6 - 0FA6 4007 - 4007 Phase A Current 1st UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FA7 - 0FA7 4008 - 4008 Phase A Current 2nd UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FA8 - 0FA8 4009 - 4009 Phase A Current 3rd UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FA9 - 0FA9 4010 - 4010 Phase A Current 4th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAA - 0FAA 4011 - 4011 Phase A Current 5th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAB - 0FAB 4012 - 4012 Phase A Current 6th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAC - 0FAC 4013 - 4013 Phase A Current 7th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAD - 0FAD 4014 - 4014 Phase A Voltage 0th UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAE - 0FAE 4015 - 4015 Phase A Voltage 1st UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FAF - 0FAF 4016 - 4016 Phase A Voltage 2nd UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FB0 - 0FB0 4017 - 4017 Phase A Voltage 3rd UINT16 0 to 65535 none 1
harmonic magnitude
0FB1 - 0FB8 4018 - 4025 Phase B Current same as Phase A Current 0th to 7th harmonic magnitudes 8
0FB9 - 0FBC 4026 - 4029 Phase B Voltage same as Phase A Voltage 0th to 3rd harmonic magnitudes 4
0FBD - 0FC4 4030 - 4037 Phase C Current same as Phase A Current 0th to 7th harmonic magnitudes 8
0FC5 - 0FC8 4038 - 4041 Phase C Voltage same as Phase A Voltage 0th to 3rd harmonic magnitudes 4
Block Size: 42
Phase Angle Block14 read-only

1003 - 1003 4100 - 4100 Phase A Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
1004 - 1004 4101 - 4101 Phase B Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
1005 - 1005 4102 - 4102 Phase C Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
1006 - 1006 4103 - 4103 Angle, Volts A-B SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
1007 - 1007 4104 - 4104 Angle, Volts B-C SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
1008 - 1008 4105 - 4105 Angle, Volts C-A SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree 1
Block Size: 6
Status Block
read-only
1387 - 1387 5000 - 5000 Meter Status UINT16 bit-mapped --exnpch exnpch = EEPROM block OK 1
ssssssss flags (e=energy, x=max,
n=min, p=programmable
settings, c=calibration,
h=header),
ssssssss = state (1=Run,
2=Limp, 10=Prog Set
Update via buttons,
11=Prog Set Update via
IrDA, 12=Prog Set Update
via COM2)


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1388 - 1388 5001 - 5001 Limits Status7 UINT16 bit-mapped 87654321 high byte is setpt 1, 0=in, 1
87654321 1=out
low byte is setpt 2, 0=in,
1=out
1389 - 138A 5002 - 5003 Time Since Reset UINT32 0 to 4294967294 4 msec wraps around after max 2
count
Block Size: 4
Commands Section4
Resets Block9 write-only
4E1F - 4E1F 20000 - 20000 Reset Max/Min Blocks UINT16 password5 1
4E20 - 4E20 20001 - 20001 Reset Energy UINT16 password5 1
Accumulators
Block Size: 2
Meter Programming Block read/conditional write

55EF - 55EF 22000 - 22000 Initiate Programmable UINT16 password5 meter enters PS update 1
Settings Update mode
55F0 - 55F0 22001 - 22001 Terminate UINT16 any value meter leaves PS update 1
Programmable mode via reset
Settings Update3
55F1 - 55F1 22002 - 22002 Calculate UINT16 meter calculates checksum 1
Programmable on RAM copy of PS block
Settings Checksum3
55F2 - 55F2 22003 - 22003 Programmable UINT16 read/write checksum 1
Settings Checksum3 register; PS block saved in
8
EEPROM on write
55F3 - 55F3 22004 - 22004 Write New Password3 UINT16 0000 to 9999 write-only register; always 1
reads zero
59D7 - 59D7 23000 - 23000 Initiate Meter UINT16 password5 1

Firmware
Reprogramming
Block Size: 6
Other Commands Block read/write

61A7 - 61A7 25000 - 25000 Force Meter Restart UINT16 password5 causes a watchdog reset, 1
always reads 0
Block Size: 1
Encryption Block
read/write
658F - 659A 26000 - 26011 Perform a Secure UINT16 encrypted command to 12
Operation read password or change
meter type
Block Size: 12
Programmable Settings Section (See note 15)

Basic Setups Block write only in PS update
mode
752F - 752F 30000 - 30000 CT multiplier & UINT16 bit-mapped dddddddd high byte is denominator (1 1
denominator mmmmmmmm or 5, read-only),
low byte is multiplier (1, 10,
or 100)
7530 - 7530 30001 - 30001 CT numerator UINT16 1 to 9999 none 1
7531 - 7531 30002 - 30002 PT numerator UINT16 1 to 9999 none 1
7532 - 7532 30003 - 30003 PT denominator UINT16 1 to 9999 none 1


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7533 - 7533 30004 - 30004 PT multiplier & hookup UINT16 bit-mapped mmmmmmmm MMMMmmmmmmmm is 1
MMMMhhhh PT multiplier (1, 10, 100,
1000),
hhhh is hookup
enumeration (0 = 3 element
wye[9S], 1 = delta 2 CTs[5S],
3 = 2.5 element wye[6S])
7534 - 7534 30005 - 30005 Averaging Method UINT16 bit-mapped --iiiiii b----sss iiiiii = interval (5,15,30,60) 1
b = 0-block or 1-rolling
sss = # subintervals (1,2,3,4)
7535 - 7535 30006 - 30006 Power & Energy UINT16 bit-mapped pppp--nn -eee- pppp = power scale (0-unit, 1
Format ddd 3-kilo, 6-mega, 8-auto)
nn = number of energy
digits (5-8 --> 0-3)
eee = energy scale (0-unit,
3-kilo, 6-mega)
ddd = energy digits after
decimal point (0-6)
See note 10.
7536 - 7536 30007 - 30007 Operating Mode UINT16 bit-mapped 00000000 eeeeeeee = op mode screen 1
Screen Enables eeeeeeee rows on(1) or off(0), rows top
to bottom are bits low order
to high order
7537 - 753D 30008 - 30014 Reserved 7
753E - 753E 30015 - 30015 User Settings Flags UINT16 bit-mapped ---g--nn srp--wf- g = enable alternate full 1
scale bargraph current
(1=on, 0=off)
nn = number of phases for
voltage & current screens
(3=ABC, 2=AB, 1=A, 0=ABC)
s = scroll (1=on, 0=off)
r = password for reset in use
(1=on, 0=off)
p = password for
configuration in use (1=on,
0=off)
w = pwr dir (0-view as load,
1-view as generator)
f = flip power factor sign
(1=yes, 0=no)
753F - 753F 30016 - 30016 Full Scale Current (for UINT16 0 to 9999 none If non-zero and user 1
load % bargraph) settings bit g is set, this
value replaces CT
numerator in the full scale
current calculation.
7540 - 7547 30017 - 30024 Meter Designation ASCII 16 char none 8
7548 - 7548 30025 - 30025 COM1 setup UINT16 bit-mapped ----dddd - dddd = reply delay (* 50 1
0100110 msec)
ppp = protocol (1-Modbus
7549 - 7549 30026 - 30026 COM2 setup UINT16 bit-mapped ----dddd -ppp- RTU, 2-Modbus ASCII, 3- 1
bbb DNP)
bbb = baud rate (1-9600, 2-
19200, 4-38400, 6-57600)
754A - 754A 30027 - 30027 COM2 address UINT16 1 to 247 none 1
754B - 754B 30028 - 30028 Limit #1 Identifier UINT16 0 to 65535 use Modbus address as the 1
identifier (See notes 7, 11,
754C - 754C 30029 - 30029 Limit #1 Out High SINT16 -200.0 to +200.0 0.1% of full scale Setpoint for the "above" 1
Setpoint limit (LM1), see notes 11-12.


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754D - 754D 30030 - 30030 Limit #1 In High SINT16 -200.0 to +200.0 0.1% of full scale Threshold at which "above" 1
Threshold limit clears; normally less
than or equal to the "above"
setpoint; see notes 11-12.
754E - 754E 30031 - 30031 Limit #1 Out Low SINT16 -200.0 to +200.0 0.1% of full scale Setpoint for the "below" 1
Setpoint limit (LM2), see notes 11-12.
754F - 754F 30032 - 30032 Limit #1 In Low SINT16 -200.0 to +200.0 0.1% of full scale Threshold at which "below" 1
Threshold limit clears; normally
greater than or equal to the
"below" setpoint; see notes
11-12.
7550 - 7554 30033 - 30037 Limit #2 SINT16 same as Limit #1 same as Limit #1 same as Limit #1 5
7555 - 7559 30038 - 30042 Limit #3 SINT16 5
755A - 755E 30043 - 30047 Limit #4 SINT16 5
755F - 7563 30048 - 30052 Limit #5 SINT16 5
7564 - 7568 30053 - 30057 Limit #6 SINT16 5
7569 - 756D 30058 - 30062 Limit #7 SINT16 5
756E - 7572 30063 - 30067 Limit #8 SINT16 5
Block Size: 68
12-Bit Readings Section

12-Bit Block
read-only except as noted
9C40 - 9C40 40001 - 40001 System Sanity UINT16 0 or 1 none 0 indicates proper meter 1
Indicator operation
9C41 - 9C41 40002 - 40002 Volts A-N UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts 2047= 0, 4095= +150 1
9C42 - 9C42 40003 - 40003 Volts B-N UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts volts = 150 * (register - 1
9C43 - 9C43 40004 - 40004 Volts C-N UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts 2047) / 2047 1
9C44 - 9C44 40005 - 40005 Amps A UINT16 0 to 4095 amps 0= -10, 2047= 0, 4095= +10 1
9C45 - 9C45 40006 - 40006 Amps B UINT16 0 to 4095 amps amps = 10 * (register - 2047) 1
9C46 - 9C46 40007 - 40007 Amps C UINT16 0 to 4095 amps / 2047 1
9C47 - 9C47 40008 - 40008 Watts, 3-Ph total UINT16 0 to 4095 watts 0= -3000, 2047= 0, 4095= 1
+3000
9C48 - 9C48 40009 - 40009 VARs, 3-Ph total UINT16 0 to 4095 VARs watts, VARs, VAs = 1
9C49 - 9C49 40010 - 40010 VAs, 3-Ph total UINT16 2047 to 4095 VAs 3000 * (register - 2047) / 1
9C4A - 9C4A 40011 - 40011 Power Factor, 3-Ph UINT16 1047 to 3047 none 1047= -1, 2047= 0, 3047= 1
total +1 pf =
(register - 2047) / 1000
9C4B - 9C4B 40012 - 40012 Frequency UINT16 0 to 2730 Hz 0= 45 or less, 2047= 60, 1
2730= 65 or more
freq = 45 + ((register / 4095)
* 30)
9C4C - 9C4C 40013 - 40013 Volts A-B UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts 2047= 0, 4095= +300 1
9C4D - 9C4D 40014 - 40014 Volts B-C UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts volts = 300 * (register - 1
9C4E - 9C4E 40015 - 40015 Volts C-A UINT16 2047 to 4095 volts 2047) / 2047 1
9C4F - 9C4F 40016 - 40016 CT numerator UINT16 1 to 9999 none CT = numerator * multiplier 1
9C50 - 9C50 40017 - 40017 CT multiplier UINT16 1, 10, 100 none / denominator 1
9C51 - 9C51 40018 - 40018 CT denominator UINT16 1 or 5 none 1
9C52 - 9C52 40019 - 40019 PT numerator UINT16 1 to 9999 none PT = numerator * multiplier 1
9C53 - 9C53 40020 - 40020 PT multiplier UINT16 1, 10, 100 none / denominator 1
9C54 - 9C54 40021 - 40021 PT denominator UINT16 1 to 9999 none 1
9C55 - 9C56 40022 - 40023 W-hours, Positive UINT32 0 to 99999999 Wh per energy * 5 to 8 digits 2
format
9C57 - 9C58 40024 - 40025 W-hours, Negative UINT32 0 to 99999999 Wh per energy * decimal point implied, per 2
format energy format


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9C59 - 9C5A 40026 - 40027 VAR-hours, Positive UINT32 0 to 99999999 VARh per energy * resolution of digit before 2
format decimal point = units, kilo, or
9C5B - 9C5C 40028 - 40029 VAR-hours, Negative UINT32 0 to 99999999 VARh per energy mega, per energy format 2
format
9C5D - 9C5E 40030 - 40031 VA-hours UINT32 0 to 99999999 VAh per energy * see note 10 2
format
9C5F - 9C5F 40032 - 40032 Neutral Current UINT16 0 to 4095 amps see Amps A/B/C above 1
9C60 - 9CA2 40033 - 40099 Reserved N/A N/A none 67
9CA3 - 9CA3 40100 - 40100 Reset Energy UINT16 password5 write-only register; always 1
Accumulators reads as 0
Block Size: 100
Data Formats
ASCII ASCII characters packed 2 per register in high, low order and without any termination characters.
SINT16 / UINT16 16-bit signed / unsigned integer.

SINT32 / UINT32 32-bit signed / unsigned integer spanning 2 registers. The lower-addressed register is the high order half.
FLOAT 32-bit IEEE floating point number spanning 2 registers. The lower-addressed register is the high order half (i.e., contains
Notes
1 All registers not explicitly listed in the table read as 0. Writes to these registers will be accepted but won't actually change the register
2 Meter Data Section items read as 0 until first readings are available or if the meter is not in operating mode. Writes to these registers will
be accepted but won't actually change the register.
3 Register valid only in programmable settings update mode. In other modes these registers read as 0 and return an illegal data address
4 Meter command registers always read as 0. They may be written only when the meter is in a suitable mode. The registers return an
illegal data address exception if a write is attempted in an incorrect mode.
5 If the password is incorrect, a valid response is returned but the command is not executed. Use 5555 for the password if passwords are
disabled in the programmable settings.
6 M denotes a 1,000,000 multiplier.
7 Not applicable to EPM 6000, THD and Pulse Output (Software) Option 0
8 Writing this register causes data to be saved permanently in EEPROM. If there is an error while saving, a slave device failure exception
is returned and programmable settings mode automatically terminates via reset.
9 Reset commands make no sense if the meter state is LIMP. An illegal function exception will be returned.
10 Energy registers should be reset after a format change.
11 Entities to be monitored against limits are identified by Modbus address. Entities occupying multiple Modbus registers, such as floating
point values, are identified by the lower register address. If any of the 8 limits is unused, set its identifier to zero. If the indicated Modbus
register is not used or is a non-sensical entity for limits, it will behave as an unused limit.
12 There are 2 setpoints per limit, one above and one below the expected range of values. LM1 is the "too high" limit, LM2 is "too low". The
entity goes "out of limit" on LM1 when its value is greater than the setpoint. It remains "out of limit" until the value drops below the in
threshold. LM2 works similarly, in the opposite direction. If limits in only one direction are of interest, set the in threshold on the "wrong"
side of the setpoint. Limits are specified as % of full scale, where full scale is automatically set appropriately for the entity being
current FS = CT numerator *
voltage FS = PT numerator *
power FS = CT numerator *
frequency FS = 60 (or 50)
power FS = 1.0
percentage FS = 100.0
angle FS = 180.0
13 THD not available shows 65535 (=0xFFFF) in all THD and harmonic magnitude registers for the channel when the THD and Pulse
Output (Software) Option =THD. THD may be unavailable due to low V or I amplitude, or delta hookup (V only).

14 All 3 voltage angles are measured for Wye and Delta hookups. For 2.5 Element, Vac is measured and Vab & Vbc are calculated. If a
voltage phase is missing, the two voltage angles in which it participates are set to zero. A and C phase current angles are measured for
all hookups. B phase current angle is measured for Wye and is zero for other hookups. If a voltage phase is missing, its current angle is
zero.
15 If any register in the programmable settings section is set to a value other than the acceptable value then the meter will stay in LIMP
mode. Please read the comments section or the range for each register in programmable settings section for acceptable .
16 If the THD and Pulse Output (Software) Option is THD and protocol (ppp) is set to 3 (DNP) then meter will use the MODBUS RTU
protocol as DNP is supported by THD and Pulse Output (Software) Option THD.


GE
Grid Solutions
Appendix C: DNP Mapping for

EPM 6000
DNP Mapping for EPM 6000
C.1 Introduction
The DNP Map for the EPM 6000 Meter shows the client-server relationship in the
EPM 6000’s use of DNP Protocol.
C.2 DNP Mapping (DNP-1 to DNP-2)

The EPM 6000 DNP Point Map follows.
Binary Output States, Control Relay Outputs, Binary Counters (Primary) and Analog
Inputs are described on Page 1.
Internal Indication is described on Page 2.
Object Point Var Description Format Range Multiplier Units Comments
Binary Output States Read via Class 0 only

10 0 2 Reset Energy Counters BYTE Always 1 N/A none
10 1 2 Change to Modbus RTU BYTE Always 1 N/A none
Protocol
Control Relay Outputs

12 0 1 Reset Energy Counters N/A N/A N/A none Responds to Function 5
(Direct Operate), Qualifier
Code 17x or 28x, Control
Code 3, Count 0, On 0 msec,
12 1 1 Change to Modbus RTU N/A N/A N/A none Responds to Function 6
Protocol (Direct Operate - No Ack),
Qualifier Code 17x, Control
Code 3, Count 0, On 0 msec,
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DNP MAPPING (DNP-1 TO DNP-2) APPENDIX C: DNP MAPPING FOR EPM 6000
Binary Counters (Primary) Read via Class 0 only

20 0 4 W-hours, Positive UINT32 0 to 99999999 multiplier = 10(n- W hr example:
d)
, where n and d
20 1 4 W-hours, Negative UINT32 0 to 99999999 are derived from W hr energy format = 7.2K and W-
the energy hours counter = 1234567
format. n = 0, 3,
20 2 4 VAR-hours, Positive UINT32 0 to 99999999 or 6 per energy VAR hr n=3 (K scale), d=2 ( 2 digits
format scale after decimal point),
20 3 4 VAR-hours, Negative UINT32 0 to 99999999 and d = number VAR hr multiplier = 10(3-2) = 101 = 10,
20 4 4 VA-hours, Total UINT32 0 to 99999999 of decimal VA hr so energy is 1234567 * 10
places. Whrs, or 12345.67 KWhrs
Analog Inputs (Secondary) Read via Class 0 only

30 0 5 Meter Health SINT16 0 or 1 N/A none 0 = OK
30 1 5 Volts A-N SINT16 0 to 32767 (150 / 32768) V Values above 150V
secondary read 32767.
30 2 5 Volts B-N SINT16 0 to 32767 (150 / 32768) V
30 3 5 Volts C-N SINT16 0 to 32767 (150 / 32768) V
30 4 5 Volts A-B SINT16 0 to 32767 (300 / 32768) V Values above 300V
30 5 5 Volts B-C SINT16 0 to 32767 (300 / 32768) V
30 6 5 Volts C-A SINT16 0 to 32767 (300 / 32768) V
30 7 5 Amps A SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) A Values above 10A secondary
read 32767.
30 8 5 Amps B SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) A
30 9 5 Amps C SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) A
30 10 5 Watts, 3-Ph total SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) W
30 11 5 VARs, 3-Ph total SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) VAR
30 12 5 VAs, 3-Ph total SINT16 0 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) VA
30 13 5 Power Factor, 3-Ph total SINT16 -1000 to +1000 0.001 none
30 14 5 Frequency SINT16 0 to 9999 0.01 Hz
30 15 5 Positive Watts, 3-Ph, SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) W
Maximum Avg Demand
30 16 5 Positive VARs, 3-Ph, SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) VAR
Maximum Avg Demand
30 17 5 Negative Watts, 3-Ph, SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) W
Maximum Avg Demand
30 18 5 Negative VARs, 3-Ph, SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) VAR
Maximum Avg Demand
30 19 5 VAs, 3-Ph, Maximum SINT16 -32768 to +32767 (4500 / 32768) VA
Avg Demand
30 20 5 Angle, Phase A Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 21 5 Angle, Phase B Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 22 5 Angle, Phase C Current SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 23 5 Angle, Volts A-B SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 24 5 Angle, Volts B-C SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 25 5 Angle, Volts C-A SINT16 -1800 to +1800 0.1 degree
30 26 5 CT numerator SINT16 1 to 9999 N/A none CT ratio =
30 27 5 CT multiplier SINT16 1, 10, or 100 N/A none (numerator * multiplier) /
denominator
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APPENDIX C: DNP MAPPING FOR EPM 6000 DNP MAPPING (DNP-1 TO DNP-2)

30 28 5 CT denominator SINT16 1 or 5 N/A none
30 29 5 PT numerator SINT16 1 to 9999 N/A none PT ratio =
30 30 5 PT multiplier SINT16 1, 10, or 100 N/A none (numerator * multiplier) /
denominator
30 31 5 PT denominator SINT16 1 to 9999 N/A none
30 32 5 Neutral Current SINT16 0 to 32767 (10 / 32768) A For 1A model, multiplier is (2 /
32768) and values above 2A
Internal Indication
80 0 1 Device Restart Bit N/A N/A N/A none Clear via Function 2 (Write),
Qualifier Code 0.
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DNP MAPPING (DNP-1 TO DNP-2) APPENDIX C: DNP MAPPING FOR EPM 6000
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Appendix D: DNP 3.0 Protocol

Assignments for
EPM 6000
DNP 3.0 Protocol Assignments for EPM 6000
D.1 DNP Implementation

PHYSICAL LAYER
The EPM 6000 meter is capable of using RS-485 as the physical layer. This is accomplished
by connecting a PC to the EPM 6000 with the RS-485 connection on the back face of the
meter.
RS-485
RS-485 provides multi-drop network communication capabilities. Multiple meters may be
placed on the same bus, allowing for a Master device to communicate with any of the
other devices. Appropriate network configuration and termination should be evaluated for
each installation to insure optimal performance.
Communication Parameters
EPM 6000 meters communicate in DNP 3.0 using the following communication settings:
• 8 Data Bits
• No Parity
• 1 Stop Bit
Baud Rates
EPM 6000 meters are programmable to use several standard baud rates, including:
• 9600 Baud
• 19200 Baud
• 38400 Baud
• 57600 Baud
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DATA LINK LAYER APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL ASSIGNMENTS FOR EPM 6000
D.2 Data Link Layer

The Data Link Layer as implemented on EPM 6000 meters is subject to the following
considerations:
Control Field
The Control Byte contains several bits and a Function Code. Specific notes follow.
Control Bits
Communication directed to the meter should be Primary Master messages ( DIR = 1, PRM =
1 ). Response will be primary Non-Master messages ( DIR = 0, PRM = 1 ). Acknowledgment
will be Secondary Non-Master messages ( DIR = 0, PRM = 0 ).
Function Codes
EPM 6000 meters support all of the Function Codes for DNP 3.0. Specific notes follow.
Reset of Data Link ( Function 0 )
Before confirmed communication with a master device, the Data Link Layer must be reset.
This is necessary after a meter has been restarted, either by applying power to the meter
or reprogramming the meter. The meter must receive a RESET command before
confirmed communication may take place. Unconfirmed communication is always
possible and does not require a RESET.
User Data ( Function 3 )
After receiving a request for USER DATA, the meter will generate a Data Link
CONFIRMATION, signaling the reception of that request, before the actual request is
processed. If a response is required, it will also be sent as UNCONFIRMED USER DATA.
Unconfirmed User Data ( Function 4 )
After receiving a request for UNCONFIRMED USER DATA, if a response is required, it will be
sent as UNCONFIRMED USER DATA.
Address
DNP 3.0 allows for addresses from 0 - 65534 ( 0x0000 - 0xFFFE ) for individual device
identification, with the address 65535 ( 0xFFFF ) defined as an all stations address.
EPM 6000 meters' addresses are programmable from 0 - 247 ( 0x0000 - 0x00F7 ), and will
recognize address 65535 ( 0xFFFF ) as the all stations address.
D.3 Transport Layer

The Transport Layer as implemented on EPM 6000 meters is subject to the following
considerations:
Transport Header
Multiple-frame messages are not allowed for EPM 6000 meters. Each Transport Header
should indicate it is both the first frame ( FIR = 1 ) as well as the final frame ( FIN = 1 ).
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APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL ASSIGNMENTS FOR EPM 6000 APPLICATION LAYER
D.4 Application Layer

The Application Layer contains a header ( Request or Response Header, depending on
direction ) and data. Specific notes follow.
Application Headers
Application Headers contain the Application Control Field and the Function Code.
Application Control Field
Multiple-fragment messages are not allowed for EPM 6000 meters. Each Application
Header should indicate it is both the first fragment ( FIR = 1 ) as well as the final fragment
(FIN = 1). Application-Level confirmation is not used for EPM 6000 meters.
Function Codes
The following Function codes are implemented on EPM 6000 meters.
Read ( Function 1 )
Objects supporting the READ function are:
• Binary Outputs ( Object 10 )
• Counters ( Object 20 )
• Analog Inputs ( Object 30 )
• Class ( Object 60 )
These Objects can be read via a Class 0 request.
Write ( Function 2 )
Objects supporting the WRITE function are:
• Internal Indications ( Object 80 )
Direct Operate ( Function 5 )
Objects supporting the DIRECT OPERATE function are:
• Control Relay Output Block ( Object 12 ) - see Section D.4.1.2 for details
Direct Operate - No Acknowledgment ( Function 6 )
Objects supporting the DIRECT OPERATE - NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT function are:
• Change to MODBUS RTU Protocol
Response ( Function 129 )
Application responses from EPM 6000 meters use the RESPONSE function.
Application Data
Application Data contains information about the Object and Variation, as well as the
Qualifier and Range.
D.4.1 Object and Variation

The following Objects and Variations are supported on EPM 6000 meters:
• Binary Output Status ( Object 10, Variation 2) †
• Control Relay Output Block ( Object 12, Variation 1 )

APPLICATION LAYER APPENDIX D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL ASSIGNMENTS FOR EPM 6000
• 32-Bit Binary Counter Without Flag ( Object 20, Variation 5 ) †

• 16-Bit Analog Input Without Flag ( Object 30, Variation 4 ) †
• Class 0 Data ( Object 60, Variation 1 ) †
• Internal Indications ( Object 80, Variation 1 )
† READ requests for Variation 0 will be honored with the above Variations.
Binary Output Status ( Obj. 10, Var. 2 )

Binary Output Status supports the following functions:
Read ( Function 1 )
A READ request for Variation 0 will be responded to with Variation 2.
Binary Output Status is used to communicate the following data measured by EPM 6000
meters:
Energy Reset State
Change to MODBUS RTU Protocol State
Energy Reset State ( Point 0 )
EPM 6000 meters accumulate power generated or consumed over time as Hour
Readings, which measure positive VA Hours and positive and negative W Hours and
VAR Hours. These readings may be reset usinga Control Relay Output Block object (
Obj. 12 ). This Binary Output Status point reports whether the Energy Readings are in
the process of being reset, or if they are accumulating. Normally, readings are being
accumulated and the state of this point is read as '0'. If the readings are in the process
of being reset, the state of this point is read as '1'.
Change to Modbus RTU Protocol State ( Point 1 )
EPM 6000 meters are capable of changing from DNP Protocol to Modbus RTU
Protocol. This enables the user to update the Device Profile of the meter. This does
not change the Protocol setting. A meter reset brings you back to DNP. Status reading
of "1" equals Open, or de-energized. A reading of "0" equals Closed, or energized.
Control Relay Output Block ( Obj. 12, Var. 1 )

Control Relay Output Block supports the following functions:
Direct Operate ( Function 5 )
Direct Operate - No Acknowledgment ( Function 6 )
Control Relay Output Blocks are used for the following purposes:
Energy Reset
Change to MODBUS RTU Protocol
Energy Reset ( Point 0 )
EPM 6000 meters accumulate power generated or consumed over time as Hour
Readings, which measure positive VA Hours and positive and negative W Hours and
VAR Hours. These readings may be reset using Point 0.
Change to Modbus RTU Protocol (Point 1)
Refer to the previous section for the Change to Modbus Protocol information.

Use of the DIRECT OPERATE ( Function 5 ) function will operate only with the settings of
Pulsed ON (Code = 1 of Control Code Field ) once (Count = 0x01) for ON 1 millisecond
and OFF 0 milliseconds.
32-Bit Binary Counter Without Flag (Obj. 20, Var. 5)

Counters support the following functions:
Read (Function 1)
A READ request for Variation 0 is responded to with Variation 5.
Counters are used to communicate the following data measured by Shark® 100
meters:
Hour Readings
Hour Readings (Points 0 - 4)
Point Readings Unit

0 +W hour Wh
1 -W hour Wh
2 +VAR hour VARh
3 -VAR hour VARh
4 +VA hour VAh
These readings may be cleared by using the Control Relay Output Block (see previous
Note
section).
NOTE
16-Bit Analog Input Without Flag (Obj. 30, Var. 4)

Analog Inputs support the following functions:
Read (Function 1)
A READ request for Variation 0 is responded to with Variation 4.
Analog Inputs are used to communicate the following data measured by EPM 6000
meters:
• Health Check
• Phase-to-Neutral Voltage
• Phase-to-Phase Voltage
• Phase Current
• Total Power
• Three Phase Total VAs
• Three Phase Power Factor Total
• Frequency
• Three Phase +Watts Max Avg Demand
• Three Phase + VARs Max Avg Demand
• Three Phase -Watts Max Avg Demand
• Three Phase -VARs Max Avg Demand
• Three Phase VAs Max Avg Demand

• Angle, Phase Power

• Angle, Phase-to-Phase Voltage
• CT Numerator, Multiplier, Denominator
• PT Numerator, Multiplier, Denominator
Health Check (Point 0)
The Health Check point is used to indicate problems detected by the EPM 6000 Power
Meter. A value of zero (0x0000) indicates the meter does not detect a problem. Nonzero
values indicate a detected anomaly.
Phase-to-Neutral Voltage (Points 1 - 3)
Point Reading
1 Phase AN Voltage
2 Phase BN Voltage
3 Phase CN Voltage
These points are formatted as 2's complement fractions. They represent a fraction of a
150V Secondary input. Inputs of above 150V Secondary are pinned at 150V Secondary.
Phase-to-Phase Voltage (Points 4 - 6)
Point Reading
4 Phase AB Voltage
5 Phase BC Voltage
6 Phase CA Voltage
These points are formatted as 2's complement fractions. They represent a fraction of a
300V Secondary input. Inputs of above 300 V Secondary are pinned at 300V Secondary.
Phase Current (Points 7 - 9)
Point Reading
7 Phase A Current
8 Phase B Current
9 Phase C Current
These points are formatted as 2's complement fractions. They represent a fraction of a 10A
Secondary input. Inputs of above 10A Secondary are pinned at 10A Secondary.
Total Power (Points 10 - 11)
Point Reading
10 Total Watt
11 Total VAR
These points are formatted as 2's complement fractions. They represent a fraction of
4500W Secondary in normal operation, or 3000W Secondary in Open Delta operation.
Inputs above/below +/-4500 or +/-3000W Secondary are pinned at +/-4500 or +/- 3000W
Secondary, respectively.

Total VA (Point 12)
Point Reading
12 Total VA
This point is formatted as a 2's complement fraction. It represents a fraction of 4500W

Secondary in normal operation, or 3000W Secondary in Open Delta operation. Inputs
above/below +/-4500 or +/-3000W Secondary are pinned at +/-4500 or +/-3000W
Power Factor (Point 13)
Point Reading
13 Power Total Factor
This point is formatted as a 2's complement integer. It represents Power Factors from -
1.000 (0x0FC18) to +1.000 (0x003E8). In Open Delta operation, Total Power Factor (Point 13)
is always zero.
Frequency (Point 14)
Point Reading
14 Frequency
This point is formatted as a 2's complement fraction. It represents the Frequency as

measured on Phase A Voltage in units of cHz (centiHertz, 1/100 Hz). Inputs below 45.00 Hz
are pinned at 0 (0x0000); inputs above 75.00 Hz are pinned at 9999 (0x270F).
Maximum Demands of Total Power (Points 15 - 19)
Point Reading
15 Maximum Positive Demand Total Watts
16 Maximum Positive Demand Total VARs
17 Maximum Negative Demand Total Watts
18 Maximum Negative Demand Total VARs
19 Maximum Average Demand Total VAs
These points are formatted as 2's complement fractions. They represent a fraction of
4500W Secondary in normal operation, or 3000W Secondary in Open Delta operation.
Inputs above/below +/-4500 or +/-3000W Secondary are pinned at +/-4500 or +/-3000W
Phase Angle (Points 20 - 25)
Point Reading
20 Phase A Current Angle
21 Phase B Current Angle
22 Phase C Current Angle
23 Volts A-B Angle
24 Volts B-C Angle
25 Volts C-A Angle

These points are formatted as 2's complement integers. They represent angles from -
180.00 (0x0F8F8) to +180.00 (0x00708).
CT & PT Ratios (Points 26 - 31)
Point Reading
26 CT Ratio Numerator
27 CT Ratio Multiplier
28 CT Ratio Denominator
29 PT Ratio Numerator
30 PT Ratio Multiplier
31 PT Ratio Denominator
These points are formatted as 2's complement integers. They can be used to convert from
units in terms of the Secondary of a CT or PT into units in terms of the Primary of a CT or PT.
The ratio of Numerator divided by Denominator is the ratio of Primary to Secondary.
EPM 6000 meters typically use full scales relating primary current to 5 A and primary
voltage to 120 V. However, these Full scales can range from mAs to thousands of kAs, and
from mVs, to thousands of kVs. Following are example settings:
CT Example Settings
200 amps: Set the Ct-n value for 200 and the Ct-S value for 1.
800 amps: Set the Ct-n value for 800 and the Ct-S value for 1.
2,000 amps: Set the Ct-n value for 2000 and the Ct-S value for 1.
10,000 amps:Set the Ct-n value for 1000 and the Ct-S value for 10.
CT Denominator is fixed at 5 for 5 A units; CT Denominator is fixed at 1 for 1 A units.

Note
NOTE
PT Example Settings
277 volts (Reads 277 volts): Pt-n value is 277, Pt-d value is 277, Pt-S value is 1.
120 volts (Reads 14,400 volts): Pt-n value is 1440, Pt-d value is 120, Pt-S value is 10.
Class 0 Data (Obj. 60, Var. 1)

Class 0 Data supports the following functions:
Read (Function 1)
A request for Class 0 Data from a Shark® 100 meter returns three Object Headers.
Specifically, it returns 16-Bit Analog Input Without Flags (Object 30, Variation 4), Points 0 -
31, followed by 32-Bit Counters Without Flags (Object 20, Variation 5), Points 0 - 4, followed
by Binary Output Status (Object 10, Variation 2), Points 0 - 1. (There is NO Object 1.)
A request for Object 60, Variation 0 is treated as a request for Class 0 Data.
Internal Indications (Obj. 80, Var. 1)

Internal Indications support the following functions:

Write (Function 2)
Internal Indications may be indexed by Qualifier Code 0.
Device Restart (Point 0)
This bit is set whenever the meter resets. The polling device may clear this bit by
Writing (Function 2) to Object 80, Point 0.


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Appendix E: Manual Revision

History
Manual Revision History
E.1 Release Notes
Table E–1: Release Dates
MANUAL GE PART NO. RELEASE DATE
GEK-113637 1601-0215-A1 January 2005
GEK-113637A 1601-0215-A7 August 2015
GEK-113637B 1601-0215-A8 October 2017
Table E–2: Major Updates for 1601-0038-A8 (Sheet 1 of 2)
SECT SECT DESCRIPTION

(A7) (A8)
Title Title Manual part number to 1601-0215-A8.
Cover Cover Updated branding to Grid Solutions.
1.2 1.2 Updated Figure 1-2.
2.1 2.1 Added UL note.
2.1.1 2.1.1 Updated Universal Voltage Inputs description.

Updated CT Pass Through description.
2.2 2.2 Environmental Specifications, Faceplate rating updated.
2.3 2.3 Added REACH and RoHS Compliance.
4.1.1 4.1.1 Added mention of Com Option S difference.
D.4 D.4 Updated description of Read (Function 1).

Added Section D.4.1.2 reference to Direct Operate (Function 5) description.
EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL E–1

RELEASE NOTES APPENDIX E: MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
Table E–2: Major Updates for 1601-0038-A8 (Sheet 2 of 2)

(A7) (A8)
D.4.1 D.4.1 Corrected input range for Phase-to-Phase Voltage (Points 4-6).
Table E–3: Major Updates for 1601-0038-A7

(A6) (A7)
Title Title Manual part number to 1601-0215-A7.
Cover Cover Updated title, picture, format, and front matter.
Ch2 Ch2 Updated Order Codes

Updated dimensions in Specifications section.
Updated Approval and Compliance information.
Ch3 Ch3 Updated Dimensions in drawings.
Ch4 Ch4 Updated Wiring Diagrams.
Ch7 Ch6 Combined Chapters 6 and 7.
App B App B Updated Navigation Maps.
App D App D Added content to section D4.1, page D-5 onward.
N/A N/A Minor corrections throughout.
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1: THREE-PHASE POWER THREE PHASE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................... 1-1

2: OVERVIEW AND HARDWARE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 2-1

3: MECHANICAL INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

4: ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN INSTALLING METERS ................................................................. 4-1

5: COMMUNICATION IRDA COMMUNICATION ................................................................................................................ 5-1

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL TOC–1

6: USING THE METER PROGRAMMING USING THE FACEPLATE ............................................................................... 6-1

A: EPM 6000 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ A-1

B: MODBUS MAPPING INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ B-1

C: DNP MAPPING FOR INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... C-1

D: DNP 3.0 PROTOCOL DNP IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................. D-1

E: MANUAL REVISION RELEASE NOTES ................................................................................................................................ E-1

TOC–2 EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

EPM 6000 Power Meter

Chapter 1: Three-Phase Power

Three-Phase Power Measurement

This introduction to three-phase power and power measurement is intended to

1.1 Three Phase System Configurations

1.2 Wye Connection

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–1

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Table 1.1: Common Phase Voltages on Wye Services

1.3 Delta Connection

Figure 1-3: Three-phase Delta Winding Relationship

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–3

1.4 Blondel’s Theorem and Three Phase Measurement

1–4 EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The theorem may be stated more simply, in modern language:

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–5

1.5 Power, Energy and Demand

1–6 EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Typically, electrical energy is measured in units of kilowatt-hours (kWh). A kilowatt-

Table 1.2: Power and Energy Relationship over Time

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–7

Table 1.2: Power and Energy Relationship over Time

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Figure 1-8: Energy Use and Demand

1.6 Reactive Energy and Power Factor

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–9

Figure 1-9: Voltage and Complex Current

1–10 EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

A second type of power factor is Displacement Power Factor. Displacement PF is

1.7 Harmonic Distortion

Figure 1-10: Nondistorted Current Waveform

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–11

Figure 1-11: Distorted Current Waveform

Figure 1-12: Waveforms of the Harmonics

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1.8 Power Quality

EPM 6000/6000T POWER METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–13

Table 1.3: Typical Power Quality Problems and Sources