MT 880

MT880
Installation and maintenance manual

MT880
Document code: EAM 020.615.636

Version: V2.00
Language: English
Date: 24.02.2015
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MT880-D2 MT880-T1
3x110/190 V ... 3x240/415 V, 5(120) A 3x57,7/100 V ... 3x290/500 V, 2,5(20) A
Three-phase multi-function four-quadrant electronic meter with

three measuring systems
Meter installation procedure

RECOMMENDATION
General
 Consider valid safety regulations; Voltage on Feed-through and auxiliary terminals can be
lethal!
 Meter installation must be performed according to corresponding legislation and safety
directives.
 Meter installation may be performed by authorized personnel only.
 In case of any problem, use this Installation and maintenance manual, the MT880 User
manual and contact the authorized ISKRAEMECO support.
 READ CAREFULLY AND STRICTLY FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(SEE CHAPTER 1).
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i. About the Installation and maintenance manual

On the Installation and maintenance manual are written installation procedures for MT880 meters, intended
for technically qualified personnel, responsible for electrical energy measurements.
The Installation and maintenance manual provides you all necessary information for safe installation and
maintenance of MT880 meters.
ii. Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

A Ampere
dBm Decibel relative to one milliwatt
CT Current transformer
DC Direct current
DIN German Institute for Standardization (orig. Deutsches Institut für Normung)
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
FF Fatal Fault
GND Ground
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HSDPA High-Speed Downlink Packet Access
Hz Hertz
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
ID Identification
IR Infrared
kWh kilo Watt-hours
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
mA milli Ampere
N Neutral
Nm Newton metre
NV Non-volatile
OBIS OBject Identification System
PDP Packet Data Protocol, a packet transfer protocol used in wireless GPRS/HSDPA networks.
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
RAM Random Access Memory
RF Radio frequencies
RTC Real Time Clock
SIM Subscriber Identification Module
SMA SMA (SubMiniature version A) connector - type of Coaxial RF antenna connector
SQ Signal Quality
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
V Volt
Vac Volts Alternating Current
Vdc Volts Direct Current
VT Voltage transformer
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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iii. Reference documents

MT880 – User manual
iv. Versioning
Date Version Update
25.10.2013 V1.00 First version of document
21.01.2014 V1.03  Note about wrong phase sequence was added (Chapter 0.
 Voltage and current indicators per phases).
 Chapter 5.1. Errors was added.
27.01.2014 V1.04  At the end of the chapter 3.2. Terminal block – integrated version
Warning note about mandatory termination of unused RS485 meter
interfaces was added.
16.10.2014 V1.10  Chapter 3.4. COP5 cover was added.
 In the chapter 4.3. step 8 was added.
24.02.2015 V2.00  Extended voltage range added.
 Extended current range added.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. ABOUT THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ......................................................... III
II. DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ......................................................................... III
III. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................ IV
IV. VERSIONING ........................................................................................................................................ IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................... V
INDEX OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................................................... VII
INDEX OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................................ VII
1. SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1. Handling and mounting .............................................................................................................. 2
1.2.2. Meter installation procedure ...................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3. Meter maintenance .................................................................................................................... 7
2. METER TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 8
2.1. External and fixing dimensions ........................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. Meter dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Name plate .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1. Meter type designation ............................................................................................................ 11
2.2.2. Communication module designation ....................................................................................... 12
2.3. Connection diagrams ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.4. Voltage and current connection ........................................................................................................ 16
2.5. External power supply ....................................................................................................................... 16
3. METER DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.1. Terminal block – modular version ..................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1. Terminal designation ............................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2. Current (1-3, 4-6, 7-9) and voltage terminals (2,5,8 and 11 as Neutral) ................................. 20
3.1.3. Inputs, Outputs and 5A bistable relay ...................................................................................... 20
3.1.4. Additional RS232 or RS485 terminals ..................................................................................... 20
3.1.5. Communication module inserting/removing ............................................................................ 21
3.1.6. Inserting/removing SIM card .................................................................................................... 22
3.1.7. Antenna type ............................................................................................................................ 23
3.2. Terminal block – integrated version .................................................................................................. 24
3.3. Terminal block of direct connected meter D2 ................................................................................... 24
3.4. COP5 cover ....................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5. Label for CT/VT ratio, manual billing reset button ............................................................................. 27
3.6. LCD display ....................................................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1. Alphanumeric filed 1 ................................................................................................................ 28
3.6.2. Alphanumeric filed 1 ................................................................................................................ 28
3.6.3. Energy flow direction indicator ................................................................................................. 28
3.6.4. Voltage and current indicators per phases .............................................................................. 29
3.6.5. Notification field........................................................................................................................ 29
3.6.5.1. Modem data transfer ............................................................................................................ 29
3.6.5.2. State of the load control relay .............................................................................................. 30
3.6.5.3. Battery status ....................................................................................................................... 30
3.6.5.4. Alarm indicator ..................................................................................................................... 30
3.6.5.5. GSM signal status ................................................................................................................ 30
3.6.5.6. Load control indicator .......................................................................................................... 31
3.6.5.7. Authentication/decryption failure indicator ........................................................................... 31
3.6.6. Physical unit field of the currently displayed data. ................................................................... 31
3.6.7. Cursors .................................................................................................................................... 32
4. METER INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 34
4.1. Fixing meter on the surface ............................................................................................................... 34
4.2. Preparing of cables ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.1. Power (main) cables ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2.2. Auxiliary voltage terminals, external power supply and additional RS232/RS485 terminals .. 36
4.2.3. Input, outputs, 5A relay terminals and terminals on communication module .......................... 36
4.3. Wiring of meters ................................................................................................................................ 36
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5. CHECKING METER FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 37

5.1. Errors ................................................................................................................................................. 37
5.1.1. Errors classified by severity and required actions ................................................................... 37
5.1.2. Description of errors and required actions ............................................................................... 38
6. METER OPERATION MONITORING .................................................................................................. 40
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INDEX OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Overall and fixing dimensions of MT880 meter .................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (MID) ............................................................................................ 9
Figure 3: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (IEC) ........................................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Meter type designation on the name plate of MT880 ......................................................................................... 10
Figure 5: Communication module designation on the name plate ..................................................................................... 12
Figure 6: 3-phase 3-wire and 3-phase 4-wire connection.................................................................................................. 13
Figure 7: Meter connection diagram – CT, CT/VT connection of the meter in 3-phase 4-wire system.............................. 13
Figure 8: 3-phase 3-wire indirect external Aaron connection diagram .............................................................................. 13
Figure 9: 3-phase 4-wire connection diagram for direct connected meter ......................................................................... 14
Figure 10: 3 system meter, programmed and connected as two system meter ................................................................ 14
Figure 11: 3-phase 3-wire two- system connection diagram for indirect connected meters .............................................. 14
Figure 12: Meter settings for 3-phase 3-wire two- system connection .............................................................................. 15
Figure 13: Meter nominal voltage settings......................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 14: MT880 .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 15: Terminal block – modular version .................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 16: Designation of terminals ................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 17: Location of terminals ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 18: Combi Pozidriv + Slot type of screw ................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 19: Communication module ................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 20: Removing of communication module ............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 21: Blind module box.............................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 22: Inserting of communication module .................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 23: Inserting SIM card ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 24: GSM SMA antenna connector.......................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 25: Types of antennas............................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 26: Terminal block-integrated version .................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 27: Meter terminal designation for integrated version ............................................................................................ 24
Figure 28: UI splitter .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 29: Holes for separating voltage and current circuits ............................................................................................. 25
Figure 30: Inserting UI splitter into opened holes .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 31: COP5 cover...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 32: Fitted and sealed COP5 cover on the MT880 meter ........................................................................................ 26
Figure 33: Label for CT/VT ratio ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 34: Fixing of Label for CT/VT ratio ......................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 35: Manual billing reset button ............................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 36: All segments of LCD display ............................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 37: Notification field on display ............................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 38: Antenna sign .................................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 39: Communication module CM-v-3 without SIM card ........................................................................................... 31
Figure 40: Example of flags and labels on the front plate.................................................................................................. 33
Figure 41: Connection diagram inside of the terminal cover ............................................................................................. 34
Figure 42: Hanger of MT880 ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 43: Proper prepared cables .................................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 44: Cables preparation for CT and direct connected meters .................................................................................. 35
INDEX OF TABLES
Table 1: Explanation of meter type designation ................................................................................................................ 11
Table 2: Explanation of communication module designation............................................................................................. 12
Table 3: Parameters of terminals ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Table 4: Additional terminals designation of equipped meter with RS232 or RS485 ......................................................... 20
Table 5: Battery status ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Table 6: Information about meter registration status ......................................................................................................... 30
Table 7: The strength of received GSM signal .................................................................................................................. 31
Table 8: Definition and explanation of available display cursors ....................................................................................... 32
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Safety information used in this Installation and maintenance manual is described with the following symbols
and pictograms:
DANGER: for a possibly dangerous situation, which could result in severe physical injury
or fatality – attention to a high risk hazards.
WARNING: attention to a medium risk hazards.

CAUTION: for a possibly dangerous situation, which could result in minor physical injury
or material damage - attention to a low risk hazards.
Operating instruction: for general details and other useful information.
All safety information in this Installation and maintenance manual describes the type and source of danger; it
is possible consequences and measures to avoid the danger.
1.1. Responsibilities
The owner of the meter is responsible to assure that all authorized persons who work with the meter read
and understand the parts of the User manual and Installation and maintenance manual that explains the safe
handling with the meter.
The personnel must be sufficiently qualified for the work that will be performed. The installation personnel
must possess the required electrical knowledge and skills, and must be authorised by the utility to perform
the installation procedure.
The personnel must strictly follow the safety regulations and operating instructions, written in the individual
chapters in this Installation and maintenance manual and the User Manual.
The owner of the meter responds specially for the protection of the persons, for prevention of material
damage and for training of personnel.
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1.2. Safety instructions

1.2.1. Handling and mounting
At the beginning of installation at the metering point, the meter should be carefully taken out of the box
where it was packed. This should prevent the meter from falling as well as any other external or internal
damage to the device and personal injuries. Should such an incident occur despite all precautions the meter
may not be installed at the metering point as such damage may result in different hazards. In such case, the
meter needs to be sent back to the manufacturer for examination and testing.
CAUTION: The edges of the seals, sealing wires as well as some edges under (removed) terminal cover are
sharp!
CAUTION: The temperature of the terminal block of the connected and operating meter may rise; therefore
the temperature of the terminal cover may rise as well.
DANGER: In case of any damage inside the meter (fire, explosion...) do not open the meter.
CAUTION: The meter may be used only for the purpose of measurement for which it was produced.
Any misuse of the meter will lead to potential hazards.
WARNING: Safety measures should be observed at all times. Do not break the seals or open the meter at
any time!
It must be consulted in all cases where symbol is marked in order to find out the nature of the
potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them.
The meter installation procedure is described in this Installation and maintenance manual. For safety
reasons the following instructions should be followed.
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Only a properly connected meter can measure correctly! Every connection error could result in a
financial loss for the power company!
1.2.2. Meter installation procedure
DANGER: The MT880 electricity meter is a device connected into the electricity network. Any
unauthorized manipulation of the device is dangerous for life and prohibited according to the
applicable legislation. Any attempt to damage the seals as well as any unauthorized opening of the
terminal or meter cover is strictly forbidden.
Installation companies shall implement a training policy that ensures that all installers are adequately trained,
understand risk and safety issues and possess the relevant skills before they commence operational duties.
The installer will need to recognise and understand different metering installations, meter types and various
equipment associated with those installations applicable to the successful installation of the electricity meter.
The installer must consult and comply with local regulations and read the installation instructions
written in this Installation and maintenance manual before installation.
This Installation and maintenance manual provides the instructions for installing MT880 meters. The
document provides a short overview of the meter, details of device installation and set-up, installation
considerations, and health and safety considerations.
The installer will be considered as a public face by both the power company and its customers. The installer
shall adopt the highest standards of behaviour and be respectful to clients and members of the public.
Before beginning of the installation procedure, check if the metering point is correctly prepared for meter
installation. The metering point must always be left clean and in order.
The work location shall be defined and clearly marked. Adequate working space as well as means of access
and lighting shall be provided at all parts of an electrical installation on, with, or near which any work activity
is to be carried out.
Where it is necessary, safe access to the work location shall be clearly marked.
The metering point must not be exposed to running water or fire.
Meter installation may not be performed by unauthorised and untrained personnel. Such persons are not
allowed to cut the seals and open the terminal or meter cover as contact with the live parts of the meter is
dangerous for life.
Opening the terminal or meter cover is dangerous for life because there are live parts inside.
Installation personnel must possess the required electrical knowledge and skills, and must be authorised by
the utility to perform the installation procedure.
The installer is obligated to perform the installation procedure in accordance with the national legislation and
internal norms of the utility.
National legislation can set out the minimum age and the competence criteria for installers. In case there are
no national requirements defined, the following criteria shall be used by assessing the competence of
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procedures, practical experience of that work, understanding the hazards which can arise during the work
and the precautions to be observed, ability to recognize at all times whether it is safe to continue working.
According to the basic principles, either the nominated person in control of the electrical installation or the
nominated person in control of the work activity shall ensure that specific and detailed instructions are given
to the personnel carrying out the work before starting and on completion of the work.
Before starting work, the nominated person in control of the work activity shall give notification to the
nominated person in control of the electrical installation, of the nature, place and consequences to the
electrical installation of the intended work.
CAUTION: The installer is expected to fully understand the risks and safety issues involved in
electrical installations. The installer shall be aware at all times of the potential hazard of electrical
shock and shall exercise due caution in completing the task!
Tools, equipment and devices shall comply with the requirements of relevant National or International
Standards where these exist. Tools, equipment and devices shall be used in accordance with the
instructions and/or guidance provided by the manufacturer or supplier.
Any tools, equipment and devices provided for the purpose of safe operation of, or work on, with, or near
electrical installations shall be suitable for that use, be maintained and be properly used.
Personnel shall wear clothing suitable for the locations and conditions where they are working. This could
include the use of close-fitting clothing or additional PPE (personal protective equipment).
CAUTION: The installer must be correctly equipped with personal protection equipment (PPE) and
use the appropriate tools at all times during the installation.
Working procedures are divided into three different procedures: dead working, live working, and working in
the vicinity of live parts. All these procedures are based on the use of protective measures against electric
shock and/or the effects of short-circuits and arcing.
The installer must be informed if the national legislation permits the work on the installation under
voltage – live work, and must follow the rules of legislation.
Depending on the kind of work, the personnel working in such conditions shall be instructed or
skilled. Live working requires the use of specific procedures. Instructions shall be given how to
maintain tools, equipment and devices in good working order and how to verify them before working.
This subclause deals with the essential requirements (“the five safety or golden rules”) for ensuring that the
electrical installation at the work location is dead and secure for the duration of the work.
This shall require clear identification of the work location. After the respective electrical installations have
been identified, the following five essential requirements shall be undertaken in the specified order unless
there are essential reasons for doing otherwise: disconnect completely (1.), secure against re-connection
(2.), verify that the installation is dead (3.), carry out earthing and short-circuiting (4.) and provide protection
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the meter before you have isolated the installation site from the
network!
DANGER: The relevant preliminary fuses must be removed before making any modifications to the
installation, and kept safe until completing the work to prevent the unnoticed reinsertion.
DANGER: Secondary circuit of current transformer must not be opened when current is flowing in the
primary circuit. This would produce a dangerous voltage of several thousand volts at the terminals and the
insulation of the transformer would be destroyed.
DANGER: Connecting the meter into the network under voltage is dangerous for life so the conductors at the
metering point must not be connected to any voltage source during the connection procedure. The meter
connection procedure may only be performed by well-trained and adequately authorized personnel.
CAUTION: Only one wire or ferrule may be connected in one terminal. Otherwise, the terminal could be
damaged or the contact could not be made properly.
CAUTION: Do not use those types of cable, which are not prescribed for the installation site and the power
requirements!
DANGER: The insulation of the connecting cable must extend over the whole visible part of the cable. There
must be no further bare part of the cable visible above the terminal edge. Touching live parts is dangerous
for life. The stripped part of the connecting wire should be shortened if necessary.
CAUTION: At the end of installation at the metering point no cable should stay unconnected or hanging
freely from the metering point.
The meter has to be mounted on a smooth vertical surface and fixed at 2 or 3 points with screws using the
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The meter is intended to be mounted at an indoor metering point, in a meter cabinet, secured against the
undesired access of unauthorized persons. Only scroll push button may be accessible from the outside. Do
not expose meter surface to very high temperatures even though the surface is made of non-flammable
plastics to prevent fire.
Electrical connection: mounting cables must be properly dimensioned and of proper shape. They must be
mounted using the proper torque. The meter should be connected according to the meter connection
diagram that is attached to the inner side of the meter terminal cover. Screws on the current terminal must be
tightened to proper torque.
CAUTION: If it is possible to install the meter without isolation from the network, i.e. on live network, then
appropriate instructions and safety warnings shall be provided.
CAUTION: Specific aspects and safety hazards related to external voltage and current transformers,
auxiliary supplies and local generation shall be covered.
DANGER: The preliminary fuses and/or voltage arresters must be re-inserted before commissioning and
functional check of the meter.
Seals on the meter have to be checked at the end of the installation procedure so that the final customer
cannot come into contact with live parts of the meter.
DANGER: If the terminal cover is not screwed tight, there exists a danger of contact with the connection
terminals. Contact with live parts of the meter is dangerous for life.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, place the terminal cover immediately after the installation procedure and fix it
with fixing screws!
DANGER: Switch on the power. Beware of the risk of electric shock at all times!
The functional check requires voltage to be applied and load applied to all phases. Determine first the energy
flow direction.
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1.2.3. Meter maintenance

No maintenance is required during the meter’s life-time. The implemented metering technique, built-in
components and manufacturing procedures ensure high long-term stability of meters. Therefore no
recalibration is required during entire meters life-time.
In case the service of the meter is needed, the requirements from the meter installation procedure
must be observed and followed.
Cleaning of the meter is allowed only with a soft dry cloth. Cleaning is allowed only in upper part of the meter
– in the region of the LCD. Cleaning is forbidden in the region of terminal cover, where cables are connected
to the meter. Cleaning can be performed only by the personnel responsible for meter maintenance.
CAUTION: Never clean soiled meters under running water or with high pressure devices. Penetrating
water can cause short circuits. A damp cleaning cloth is sufficient to remove normal dirt such as
dust. If the meter is more heavily soiled, it should be dismounted and sent to the responsible service
or repair centre.
Visible signs of fraud attempt (mechanical damages, presence of a liquid, etc.) must be regularly checked.
The quality of seals and the state of the terminals and connecting cables must be regularly checked.
If there exists a suspicion of incorrect operation of the meter, the local utility must be informed immediately.
DANGER: Breaking the seals and removing the terminal cover or meter cover will lead to potential
hazards because there are live electrical parts inside.
After the end of the meter’s lifetime, the meter should be treated according to the Waste Electric and
Electronic (WEEE) Directive!

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2. METER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1. External and fixing dimensions
Meter and fixing dimensions comply with the DIN 43857 standard.
IP protection level: IP54
Mass:
 MT880 – modular version: approx. 1,9 kg
 MT880 – integrated version: approx. 1,7 kg
2.1.1. Meter dimensions
Figure 1: Overall and fixing dimensions of MT880 meter
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2.2. Name plate

Basic data and type designation of the meter can be found on a name plate. (See Figure 2, Figure 3 and
Figure 4.)
nominal
frequency
transition,
nominal and
max. current
nominal
voltage
meter serial external power supply voltage

number and registers
code legend software package
meter type designation
2D bar code meter connection type

(meter serial number
or customer specified)
Legend of Symbols and Markings
accuracy class 0,5 CE (Conformité Européenne) mark
3-phase 4-wire connection year of approval
protection class IEC 62052-11 code of approval body
Figure 2: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (MID)

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nominal
frequency
transition,
nominal and
max. current
nominal
voltage
meter serial accuracy

number and registers external power class
code legend software package supply voltage
meter type designation
2D bar code meter connection type

(meter serial number
or customer specified)
Legend of Symbols and Markings
3-phase 4-wire connection
Protection class IEC 62052-11
CE (Conformité Européenne) mark
Figure 3: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (IEC)
Figure 4: Meter type designation on the name plate of MT880

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2.2.1. Meter type designation

Meter Type designation is written on the name plate. (See Figure 4.)
Meter type designation shows features related to the hardware equipment and are explained in Table 1.
MT880–XXAnmRnmSnm–EnVn2LnmB11–MxK0x–Y-Hxx
MT880 three-phase multi-function four-quadrant electronic meter with three measuring systems
XX type of connection
D2 direct connected meter
T1 transformer connected meter
A active energy
n=3 class 0.5S, C
n=4 class 1, B
m=1 one energy flow direction
m=2 two energy flow directions
R reactive energy
n=4 calibrated to 1%
n=5 class 2 (IEC 62053 – 23)
m=1 reactive energy flow in one direction (Q+)
m=2 reactive energy flow in two directions (Q+, Q-)
m=3 inductive reactive energy - reception, capacitive reactive energy transmission (Q1 and Q4)
m=4 inductive reactive energy in two directions (Q1 in Q3)
m=5 measurement of reactive energy in four quadrants (Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4)
m=6 measurement of reactive energy in four quadrants, reception and transmission (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 Q+ and Q-)
S apparent energy
n=4 adjusted to 1%
n=5 adjusted to 2%
m=3 apparent energy → U x I
E external power supply
n=1 power supply of the whole meter
n=2 no power supply via the optical probe (reading if measuring voltages are absent)
V control inputs
n = 1..5 a number of inputs
2 control voltage is phase voltage
L OptoMOS relay outputs
n = 1..8 a number of outputs
m=1 OptoMOS relay output
B11 5A bistable relay
M additional device
Super capacitor back up for RTC and intrusions detection
x=2
(meter and teminal cover openning, presence of high magnetic field)
Li battery back up for RTC and intrusions detection
x=3
(meter and teminal cover openning, presence of high magnetic field)
K communication interface
0 meter interface one: IR – optical interface
x=2 meter interface two: RS-232 or
x=3 meter interface two: RS-485
Y meter version
M modular
I integrated
H hardware version *
xx versioning number defines specific version of HW (numbers go from 01 to 99)
* The type designation of first version of HW at specific meter type does not contain this index. Each HW that differs from the initial one gets its own index.
For each new modification of HW the index rises by 1.
Table 1: Explanation of meter type designation

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2.2.2. Communication module designation

Communication module designation can be found on a communication module. (See Figure 5.)
Figure 5: Communication module designation on the name plate
Communication module designation shows features related to the hardware equipment and are explained in
Table 2.
CM–n–3
CM communication module for MT880 meter

n = 1, u, v the first communication interface
n=1 passive CS- interface (20 mA current loop)
n=u 3G (UMTS) modem
n=v 2.5G (EDGE) modem
3 the second communication interface – RS485
Table 2: Explanation of communication module designation

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2.3. Connection diagrams

MT880 meters can be connected to the 3-phase 4-wire or 3-phase 3-wire networks (see Figure 6). All, direct,
semi-direct (CT) as well as indirect (CT/VT) connections are supported. Connection diagram is usually
located in the terminal cover.
Figure 6: 3-phase 3-wire and 3-phase 4-wire connection
Figure 7: Meter connection diagram – CT, CT/VT connection of the meter in 3-phase 4-wire system
“k” terminal grounded “l” terminal grounded
Figure 8: 3-phase 3-wire indirect external Aaron connection diagram

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Figure 9: 3-phase 4-wire connection diagram for direct connected meter
Figure 10: 3 system meter, programmed and connected as two system meter
Figure 11: 3-phase 3-wire two- system connection diagram for indirect connected meters
NOTE!
This type of connection (Figure 11) can be used only for maximal nominal
voltage 3x240 V (HW version up to 3x240/415 V) and 3x290 V (HW version up to
3*290/500 V). Meter must be properly programmed for such type connection
(see Figure 12)!

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Figure 12: Meter settings for 3-phase 3-wire two- system connection

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2.4. Voltage and current connection

Meter is designed as a multi-voltage range device and can be connected to the voltage in range
from 3x57,7/100 Vac to 3x240/415 Vac or 3x57,7/100 Vac to 3x290/500 Vac. Nominal voltage must be properly
defined in the meter (see Figure 13)!
Figure 13: Meter nominal voltage settings
Allowed voltage tolerance is 0.8 – 1.15 Un. Nominal frequency of the measuring voltages is 50 Hz or 60Hz
(must be specified by the order!).
There are 2 variants available regarding the maximum current:

 Imax = 10A for CT and CT/VT connection, Type MT880 – T1 …
 Imax = 120A for direct connected meter, Type MT880 – D2 …
2.5. External power supply

Meter type version E1 (MT880–T1AnmRnmSnm–E1Vn2LnmB11–MxK0x–Y; see Table 1) can be connected
also to the external power supply in range 50 - 240 Vac or Vdc – both Alternating or Direct Current can be
used.
External power supply can be connected to the terminals 30 and 31:
 terminal 30: L or + Vdc
 terminal 31: N or - Vdc

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3. METER DESCRIPTION
light sensor for LCD

scrolling using torch or
pocket lamp
LCD UP scroll button
DOWN scroll button
calibration LED for

IR optical active energy
interface
calibration LED for
reactive energy
billing
reset button
RTC control
CT & VT label communication

module (only in
modular version)
meter cover
sealing screw meter cover
sealing screw
terminal cover
terminal cover
sealing screw terminal cover
sealing screw
Figure 14: MT880
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3.1. Terminal block – modular version

terminal cover open LEDs for modem &
(TCO) sensor communication status
SMA female
antenna connector
RS485 terminals
(A,B,Gnd - doubled)
outputs
communication module
inputs locking/releasing
mechanism with
sealing capabilities
5A relay
additional RS232
or RS485 terminals
auxiliary
voltage main voltage external power supply:
terminals and current terminals  50-240 Vac or Vdc
(HW version 3x57,7/100 V .. 3x240/415 V)
 50-290 Vac or Vdc
(HW version 3x57,7/100 V .. 3x290/500 V)
Figure 15: Terminal block – modular version

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3.1.1. Terminal designation
Figure 16: Designation of terminals
Location of inputs, outputs, auxiliary voltage, external power supply and RS232/RS485 terminals is shown in
Figure 17.
5A relay auxiliary voltage terminals

external
power supply
30
75 71
31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
27
28
13 14 16 41 43 36 68 37 29
RS232 or
RS485
33 34 15 42 44 40 69 35
C C C
inputs outputs
Figure 17: Location of terminals

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3.1.2. Current (1-3, 4-6, 7-9) and voltage terminals (2,5,8 and 11 as Neutral)
Parameters of
Indirect connected meter (T1) Direct connected meter (D2)
terminals
Screw type Combi Pozidriv + Slot (see Figure 18) Combi Pozidriv + Slot (see Figure 18)
Diameter 5 mm 9,5 mm
Material Brass or Nickel plated brass Nickel plated steel
Tightening torque Min. = 1,5 Nm; Max. = 1,7 Nm Min. = 2,6 Nm; Max. = 3,0 Nm
Table 3: Parameters of terminals
Figure 18: Combi Pozidriv + Slot type of screw
3.1.3. Inputs, Outputs and 5A bistable relay

Meter is equipped with:
 5 high voltage (100-240 Vac or Vdc – HW version up to 3x240/415 V; 100-290 Vac or Vdc – HW version up to
3x290/500 V) programmable inputs,
 8 voltage free (OptoMOS) programmable outputs, divided into 2 groups (5 outputs + 3 outputs),
 5A bistable relay (terminals 75, 71) which can be used (depends on configuration) for controlling of
external circuit breaker output or load control. Basic data:
- switching voltage : 250 Vac
- maximum switching current : 8 A
- switching power : 2 kVA
3.1.4. Additional RS232 or RS485 terminals

Meter is equipped with either RS232 or RS485 communication interface.
Terminal RS232 RS485

27 Tx A
28 GND GND
29 Rx B
Table 4: Additional terminals designation of equipped meter with RS232 or RS485

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3.1.5. Communication module inserting/removing

Modular version of the MT880 meter has removable communication module (see Figure 19). It can be
removed or inserted; also it can be replaced with blind module box (see Figure 21).
Figure 19: Communication module
If you want to remove or change communication module (see Figure 19 and Figure 20):
1. pull (step 1) the releasing mechanism till the final position (step 2).
2. Module will move up for a few millimetres and it can be easily removed (step 3).
1 2 3
Figure 20: Removing of communication module
Do not leave meter without inserted module in case that communication module will be permanently
removed. In such case a blind module box (see Figure 21) must be inserted.
Figure 21: Blind module box

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To insert a module (see Figure 22):

1. move locking mechanism to the “middle” position, where arrows are aligned in the line (step 1),
2. carefully insert the module (step 2),
3. press gently module down and move locking mechanism to the “locked” position (step 3).
1 2 3
Figure 22: Inserting of communication module
3.1.6. Inserting/removing SIM card

Follow steps shown in Figure 23.
1. SIM card holder is placed on the bottom side of communication module.
2. To insert the card, move SIM card locking mechanism down,
3. open holder and
4. gently insert the card.
5. Close it and lock mechanism pushing it up.
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 23: Inserting SIM card

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3.1.7. Antenna type

Actually any type of GSM SMA antenna type with male connector can be used.
Figure 24: GSM SMA antenna connector
However, type of the antenna must be chosen according to the type of the communication module and GSM
signal level:
 CM-u-x : 3G (UMTS) – quad band 850/900MHz, 1800/1900MHz and 2.1GHz
 CM-v-x : 2.5G (EDGE) - dual band 850/900MHz and 1800/1900MHz
Figure 25: Types of antennas

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3.2. Terminal block – integrated version

Description is the same as by modular version, except instead of exchangeable communication module is
meter equipped with RS485 communication interface.
2x RS485 interface in form of RJ45 connector,

both connectors are internally parallel
connected. Pins 4 (as A) and 5 (as B) can be
used for RS485 connection – see connection
diagram (see Figure 27).
Left connector can be used for connection of

external modem, between terminals 1 and 7 is
12 Vdc, (2,5 VA max.), this voltage can be used for
modem power supply.
There is an additional, independent RS485

interface on the main terminal block
communication can run on both interfaces
simultaneously
Figure 26: Terminal block-integrated version
Figure 27: Meter terminal designation for integrated version
WARNING!
Unused RS485 meter interfaces have to be terminated with 120 Ohm resistor!
3.3. Terminal block of direct connected meter D2

Input current and voltage terminals are by the default already connected together, moreover there are just
main current and auxiliary voltage terminals available. However, those terminals can be also separated using
a special tool – UI splitter, designed and manufactured by Iskraemeco (see Figure 28).
Figure 28: UI splitter

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With a screwdriver move hole protector on the left position and insert the UI splitter in opened holes.
(See Figure 29 and Figure 30.)
CAUTION
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TOOL, danger of voltage shock!
Figure 29: Holes for separating voltage and current circuits
1 2 3
Figure 30: Inserting UI splitter into opened holes

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3.4. COP5 cover

Optionally it is possible to cover the main voltage and current terminals with installation and sealing of the
COP5 cover. In this way it is prevented unauthorized access to the main terminals, however inputs, outputs,
communication module (modular version) and external power supply terminals are still accessible.
(See Figure 31 and Figure 32.)
Figure 31: COP5 cover
Figure 32: Fitted and sealed COP5 cover on the MT880 meter
NOTE!
Only upon a special request by customer order COP5 cover can be delivered.

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3.5. Label for CT/VT ratio, manual billing reset button

Name plate is designed to insert two labels by the customer choice. Usually is used for CT/VT ratio.
Size of the label is 60x19 mm. (See Figure 33.)
Figure 33: Label for CT/VT ratio
To insert the label open the window on the meter and fix label on the pins. (See Figure 34.)
Figure 34: Fixing of Label for CT/VT ratio
Under the window for labels is placed button for manual billing reset. To perform manual billing reset, open
the window and press the button. (See Figure 35.)
Figure 35: Manual billing reset button
Once billing reset button is pressed, the billing reset blockade became active. Next billing reset can be
performed after a predefined billing reset blockade time.

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3.6. LCD display

The 198-segment liquid crystal display (LCD) with backlight is used in MT880 meter. Illumination became
active when scroll button is pressed and is active certain (programmable) time. If no scroll button is pressed
inside this time (usually 3 minutes) illumination will go off. Display complies with the VDEW requirements.
At the meter start up all segments are displayed for a five seconds. Check MT880 User manual (chapter 4.4.2.
Display test state) how to put LCD in a so called Display test state during the operation state.
LCD consists of 8 display fields. (See Figure 36.)
1. alphanumeric field 1 – small seven-segment digits – OBIS identification code presentation

2. alphanumeric field 2 – large seven-segment digits – data value presentation
3. power flow direction cursors
4. voltage indicators by phases
5. current indicators by phases
6. notification field
7. physical unit field of the currently displayed data
8. cursors
Figure 36: All segments of LCD display
3.6.1. Alphanumeric filed 1

The first eight digits from the left (character size 6 mm) are representing the OBIS identification codes of the
displayed data (in accordance with DIN 43863-3). (See Figure 36, field 1.)
3.6.2. Alphanumeric filed 1

The last eight digits (character size 8 mm) are representing the data value. (See Figure 36, field 2.)
3.6.3. Energy flow direction indicator

There are four energy flow direction cursors on the display (see Figure 36, field 3):
 Active cursor indicates total energy flow direction of all phases.
 Blinking cursor indicates minor energy flow direction of any phase.
 If all cursors are blinking, the value of current is under the start-up threshold and the measurement
blockade is activated.

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3.6.4. Voltage and current indicators per phases

There are two types of phase indicators on the display (see Figure 36, fields 4 and 5):
 voltage indicators for all phases (L1, L2, L3) (see Figure 36, field 4),
 current indicators for all phases (I1, I2, I3) (see Figure 36, field 5).
Voltage indicators:
 Voltage indicators for all phases (L1, L2, L3) showing presence of voltage in particular phase.
 If all voltage indicators are blinking, than phase sequence is incorrect.
NOTE!
When voltage phase sequence does not follow correct order (L1 L3 L2 or L2 L1 L3 or
L3 L2 L1), measurements of the active and reactive energy are correct but alarm and event
will be triggered.
Current indicators:
 Current indicators for all phases (I1, I2, I3) showing of current flow in particular phase.
 In case of no energy flow situation (current without voltage) in particular phase, the additional current
threshold is used to activate a phase current indicator in particular phase (I1, I2, I3). If the phase
current is below the defined current threshold, the phase current indicator is off.
 An arrow (←) below the phase current indicator (I1, I2, I3) indicates the reverse flow of active energy
in particular phase.
3.6.5. Notification field

Notification field is shown on the field 6 (see Figure 36).
1. modem data transfer

2. state of the load control relay
3. battery status
4. alarm indicator
5. GSM signal status
6. load control indicator
7. authentication/encryption failure indicator
Figure 37: Notification field on display
3.6.5.1. Modem data transfer
The Modem data transfer indicator is activated, when GSM or GPRS communication is active:
 GSM call is in progress or
 PDP context is established on GPRS.
When GSM connection is starting or finishing than Modem data transfer indicator is blinking.

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3.6.5.2. State of the load control relay
The State of the load control relay indicator is activated, when load control relay is disconnected.
3.6.5.3. Battery status
The Battery status is programmable and it is shown on display only if the meter is proper programmed.
Battery status shows five stages of battery remaining capacity, as is defined in a Table 5.
Battery status Battery remaining capacity in %
3 bars (Battery full) 100 % – 71 %
2 bars 70 % – 41 %
1 bar 40 % – 11 %
No bars, battery frame only (Battery low) 10 % – 1 %
No bars, battery frame is blinking -

0%
Battery empty, meter must be replaced!
Table 5: Battery status
3.6.5.4. Alarm indicator
The Alarm indicator is activated, when the system alarm status is ON, see MT880 User manual
(chapter 8. Alarming and monitoring) for explanation.
3.6.5.5. GSM signal status
The GSM signal status bars present:

 information about meter registration status (see Table 6),
 the strength of received GSM signal (see Table 7).
Antenna sign (see Figure 38) Meter registration status
– blinking Installation call to the data collecting centre not performed yet
– continuously ON Installation call done, meter is registered into data collecting centre
Table 6: Information about meter registration status

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Figure 38: Antenna sign
GSM signal
GSM signal quality Signal strength
status bars
-59 dBm or greater
(4 bars) ≥ 27
-61 dBm .. -71 dBm

(3 bars) 21 – 26
-73 dBm .. -83 dBm

15 – 20
(2 bars)
-85 dBm .. -95 dBm
(1 bar) 9 – 14
0–8 -97 dBm .. -111 dBm

None
99 not known, or not detectable
Table 7: The strength of received GSM signal
For successful communication via GSM network at least two bars should be ON. If less than two are shown,
change place of antenna (strength of GSM signal can be checked also with mobile phone).
The GSM led diode on the CM-v-3 module will be blink in a period of 75ms ON and 3 seconds OFF when
GSM modem is registered to the GSM network.
When SIM card is not inserted, the GSM led diode on CM-v-3 module will be continuously ON, and the
antenna sign (see Figure 38) on the LCD will be OFF. (See Figure 39.)
Figure 39: Communication module CM-v-3 without SIM card
3.6.5.6. Load control indicator
The Load control indicator is activated, when any of load control activation scripts is executed.
3.6.5.7. Authentication/decryption failure indicator
The Authentication/decryption failure indicator is activated, when authentication or decryption error blocks
the communication interfaces.
3.6.6. Physical unit field of the currently displayed data.

Physical unit (kWh, kW ...) of currently displayed data is shown on the filed 7 (see Figure 36).

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3.6.7. Cursors
On the nameplate below the LCD display are printed up to 12 labels, named according the parameterisation
of the meter. Cursors on the LCD (see Figure 36, field 8) show which labels are active. There are more
variants available, current set depends on meter configuration. (See Table 8).
Label
Cursor function Cursor ON Cursor is blinking
name
T1 Energy Tariff 1 indicator Energy Tariff 1 active Energy Tariff 5 is active
depends on the tariff
T5 Energy Tariff 5 indicator Energy Tariff 5 active
programmation
programmation
programmation
programmation
Signal Quality indicator
SQ GSM signal present GSM signal weak
(GSM/GPRS option)
Meter logged in the network
GSM/GPRS modem registered
Network login (GSM/GPRS), installation call
NET but installation call was not
(GSM/GPRS option) performed or not enabled
performed
(GSM/GPRS)
DRO Data Read Out indicator Data reading in progress
FF Fatal Failure indicator Fatal Failure
SET Set mode indicator Set mode active
External Module detected
EXM External Module indicator External Module installed
but not recognized
GSM registered
GPRS status indicator
GPRS (home/roaming), GSM registered (home/roaming)
(GSM/GPRS option)
PDP context active
TEST Test mode indicator Set mode active
TC Terminal Cover indicator Terminal Cover opened alarm
MC Meter Cover indicator Meter Cover opened alarm
VA Voltage Alarm indicator Under/overvoltage alarm
RS Billing Blockade indicator Billing blockade active
RTC RTC tariff indicator Tariff control via internal RTC
M1 Demand Tariff 1 indicator Demand Tariff 1 active Demand Tariff 5 is active
M5 Demand Tariff 5 indicator Demand Tariff 5 active
programmation
programmation
programmation
programmation
AIN1 Alarm Input 1 indicator Alarm on input 1
AIN2 Alarm Input 2 indicator Alarm on input 2
MZE input active – demand
MZE MZE Input indicator
measurement disabled
Table 8: Definition and explanation of available display cursors

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An example of cursor definition is shown in Figure 40.
Flag is on
Flag is off
Flag is blinking
Figure 40: Example of flags and labels on the front plate

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4. METER INSTALLATION
The meter should be installed regarding to the enclosed connection diagram (see chapter 2.3.). Connection
diagram can be also found inside the terminal cover (see Figure 41).
Figure 41: Connection diagram inside of the terminal cover
NOTE!
Consider the regular energy flow direction and correct phase sequence!
Solid or stranded cables with appropriate ferrules can be used.
4.1. Fixing meter on the surface

Fix meter on the surface using 3 screws with diameter of up to 5 mm. Fixing and overall dimensions are
shown on the Figure 1.
How to use hanger, which can be found on the upper back side of the meter, it is shown on Figure 42:
 Position of upper hanger is adjustable for 20 mm, there are 5 pre-set position available
(Figure 42/1 shows “Locked” hanger on the upper position).
 To move the hanger press and hold it down and move it to the desire pre-set position (Figure 42/2).
 Pay attention that hanger is locked after moving (Figure 42/3).
1 2 3
1.
2.
Figure 42: Hanger of MT880
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4.2. Preparing of cables
NOTE!
Stranded cables can be used with appropriate ferrules only!
Figure 43: Proper prepared cables
4.2.1. Power (main) cables

Remove cca 15 mm of wire insulation. Maximum 16 mm 2 cross section for CT and 70 mm 2 for direct
connected meters can be used.
Figure 44: Cables preparation for CT and direct connected meters

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4.2.2. Auxiliary voltage terminals, external power supply and additional RS232/RS485
terminals
For these terminals cables with maximum 6 mm 2 cross section (cca 3 mm of diameter) can be used.
About 5 mm of cable insulation should be removed.
4.2.3. Input, outputs, 5A relay terminals and terminals on communication module

For these terminals cable with maximum 2,5 mm 2 cross section (cca 2 mm of diameter) can be used.
About 5 mm of cable insulation has to be removed.
4.3. Wiring of meters

1. Fix the power (main) cables with both two screws on each terminal with torque of 1,7 Nm for CT and
3 Nm for direct connected meters.
2. Connect Inputs, Outputs and 5A relay (if needed).
3. Connect External power supply (if needed).
4. Insert SIM card in the communication module, then insert the module in the meter and finally connect
antenna. Place antenna on the position where good GSM signal is present (you can check it with mobile
phone).
5. Connect additional communication interfaces (if needed).
6. Check if meter is properly connected.
7. Check quality of cable connection!
8. Close the main voltage and current terminals with the COP5 cover (if needed) and seal it.
For more details see chapter 3.4.
9. Close the terminal cover and seal the meter.

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5. CHECKING METER FUNCTIONS

Power on the meter. Five seconds after power on all segments on the LCD display are displayed, than
values according to the pre-set program are shown. Check indicators on LCD (see chapter 3.6 for details):
 Indicators on the LCD display (Voltage, Current, Energy Flow, Battery status,
GSM signal level status...).
 Alarm indicator should be off, see MT880 User manual, chapter 8. Alarming and monitoring,
if it is ON.
 FF indicator should be off, see chapter 5.1. Errors and MT880 User manual, chapter 9. Errors,
if it is ON.
Also, it has to be checked:

 if nominal voltage programmed on the meter is according to the measurements voltage
(see chapter 2.4.),
 if connection type, programmed on the meter is according to the meter connection,
 after sealing of terminal cover reset appropriate alarm register.
5.1. Errors
Errors are classified by severity on:
 Fatal errors
 Critical errors
 Non-critical errors
5.1.1. Errors classified by severity and required actions
Fatal errors A fatal error indicates a severe problem, which prevents the meter maintaining
measurement operation, e.g. defective hardware component.
The meter stops its operation and the error code is displayed permanently.
The meter must be exchanged.
Critical errors A critical error indicates a severe problem, but with which the meter continues
to function and measurement is still possible. The data are stored in the
memory and suitably marked in case of doubt. After a critical error the error
code is displayed until acknowledged with the display key or the error register
is reset, e.g. via the electrical interface. Depending on the type of the error this
can cyclically occur again, since with the acknowledgement the error cause in
not repaired.
If the error reoccurs, the meter must be exchanged as soon as possible.
Non-critical errors Non-critical errors can influence the meter functions (temporarily or permanent).
These errors are recorded in the error register.
The meter remains serviceable and need not normally be exchanged.
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5.1.2. Description of errors and required actions

F.F.0 xx xx xx x1 (bit0) Clock invalid
Severity  Non-critical
Description  Indicates clock is invalid. If the meter detects that the clock may be invalid, i.e. if the power
reserve of the clock has exhausted, the flag is set.
When the meter clock is set the meter will reset invalid time bit in error register, if the reason
for “Clock invalid” error (empty clock battery or backup capacitor) is removed. The energy
registers are not affected by “Clock invalid” error.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x3/x5/x7/x9/xB/xD/xF (combinations if other
3 bits are also set in the corresponding nibble).
Required Action  First check if Replace battery error is also set. If set, take actions of that error. Finally, set
the clock via communication.
F.F.0 xx xx xx x2 (bit1) Replace battery (discharged)

Severity  Non-critical
Description  Clock battery or backup capacitor is discharged.
By continuously monitoring the state of the battery or of the capacitor the meter is able to
provide information on remaining battery capacity percentage. When the remaining battery
capacity falls under the critical limit, the flag is set.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x3/x6/x7/xA/xB/xE/xF (combinations if other
Required Action  Replace the battery (meters with the battery); leave the meter powered up to charge the
capacitor (meters with the backup capacitor). Set the clock via communication. Clear the
error via communication.
F.F.0 xx xx x1 xx (bit8) Program memory error

Severity  Fatal
Description  Indicates error in the meters program space (internal flash memory) when the behaviour of
meter is unpredictable.
MD5 checksum of the Core and/or of the Module part mismatch with the build time MD5
checksum. That indicates an invalid firmware is running on the meter, possibly due to bad
memory cells, an error in transfer of the new firmware during the update process, or even
due to an unauthorized modification attempt of the meter’s firmware.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x3/x5/x7/x9/xB/xD/xF (combinations if other
Required Action  The meter should be replaced. The results stored in the meter should be inspected and
validated.
F.F.0 xx xx x2 xx (bit9) RAM error

Severity  Critical
Description  Error detected in RAM (data) memory.
Every time a meter power-up or a firmware upgrade is performed, an initialization process is
executed, resulting in a complete internal program memory (RAM) check. RAM is tested
through its whole address range using a non-destructive RAM test. If the RAM test fails, the
flag is set.
Additionally, during a normal meter operation, the integrity check of individual RAM parts
containing critical data is performed. Each time a critical data is intentionally changed; the
new signature is re-calculated and stored so that it can be compared against the calculated
signature of the respective RAM data, when needed. In case of a mismatch, the flag is also
set. The meter can operate irregularly.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x3/x6/x7/xA/xB/xE/xF (combinations if other 3
bits are also set in the corresponding nibble).
Required Action  Clear the error via communication. Power-up the meter and wait for a short time. If the error
reoccurs, replace the meter.

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F.F.0 xx xx x4 xx (bit10) NV memory error
Description  Error detected in non-volatile memory.
The non-volatile memory is used as a long-term persistent storage for periodical data
history, billing data, event logs, register back-ups, parameters and any other data needed by
the meter during a normal start up.
Data integrity checking is performed periodically or randomly, during data access. If the data
integrity checking fails, the flag is set. The meter can operate irregularly.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x5/x6/x7/xC/xD/xE/xF (combinations if other 3
Required Action  Check validity of data and parameters. Compare the parameter objects in the meter with the
values originally stored in the meter at installation time. If there is difference, replace the
meter. If there is no difference, clear the error via communication and observe if the error
reoccur after short period of time. If the error reoccurs, replace the meter.
F.F.0 xx xx x8 xx (bit11) Measurement system error
Severity  Fatal/Critical
Description  Error detected in measurement system.
The meter performs certain self-diagnostic tests to ensure undisturbed operation and the
required measuring accuracy. If any kind of excessive deviation is detected within several
minutes time interval, the flag is set. The measurement could be inaccurate.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. x9/xA/xB/xC/xD/xE/xF (combinations if other
Required Action  Check the energy measurements results. If the measurements are correct, clear the error via
communication. If the error reoccurs repeatedly after several minutes, replace the meter
(Critical). If the measurements are not correct, replace the meter (Fatal).
F.F.0 xx xx 1x xx (bit12) Watchdog error
Description  Meter has been restarted by watch-dog circuitry.
Whenever a watchdog reset or a hardware reset of the microcontroller is performed, the flag
is set.
The same error applies to messages: F.F.0 .. 3x/5x/7x/9x/Bx/Dx/Fx (combinations if other 3
Required Action  Check the energy measurements results. If the results are significantly different from
expected results, replace the meter. Check the Watchdog resets object (0-0:128.6.0*255). If
the value is increasing during one day period of time, replace the meter.

MT880
6. METER OPERATION MONITORING

Meter is continuously testing of internal functions. In case of an unusual event an error is activated and
written in the Error Object register as well as the FF flag on the LCD display is activated. See chapter 5.1.
Errors and MT880 User manual, chapters 7. Event logs, 8. Alarming and monitoring and 9. Errors for
explanation and handling.
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MT880
Owing to periodically improvements of our products,

the supplied products can differ in some details from information stated in this manual.
Iskraemeco d.d., Merjenje in upravljanje energije

4000 Kranj, Savska loka 4, Slovenia
Telephone (+386 4) 206 40 00, Fax: (+386 4) 206 43 76
http://www.iskraemeco.si, E-mail: [email protected]
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V2.00 – English i/vii INTRODUCTION

Three-phase multi-function four-quadrant electronic meter with

Meter installation procedure

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i. About the Installation and maintenance manual

ii. Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations

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iii. Reference documents

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WARNING: attention to a medium risk hazards.

Operating instruction: for general details and other useful information.

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1.2. Safety instructions

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1.2.2. Meter installation procedure

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1.2.3. Meter maintenance

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2. METER TECHNICAL INFORMATION

2.1.1. Meter dimensions

Figure 1: Overall and fixing dimensions of MT880 meter

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2.2. Name plate

meter serial external power supply voltage

2D bar code meter connection type

Legend of Symbols and Markings

accuracy class 0,5 CE (Conformité Européenne) mark

3-phase 4-wire connection year of approval

protection class IEC 62052-11 code of approval body

Figure 2: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (MID)

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meter serial accuracy

2D bar code meter connection type

Legend of Symbols and Markings

3-phase 4-wire connection

Protection class IEC 62052-11

CE (Conformité Européenne) mark

Figure 3: Name plate of modular version MT880 meter (IEC)

Figure 4: Meter type designation on the name plate of MT880

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2.2.1. Meter type designation

Table 1: Explanation of meter type designation

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2.2.2. Communication module designation

Figure 5: Communication module designation on the name plate

CM communication module for MT880 meter

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2.3. Connection diagrams