TECHNICAL NOTE
70072-0119-06 03/2008
Verifying ION8600 Meter Accuracy
AllPowerLogicION8600metersaretestedandverifiedatthefactoryaccording toIEC(InternationalElectrotechnicalCommission)andANSI(AmericanNational StandardsInstitute)standards;however,beforeanewrevenuemeterisinstalled itisimportanttoperformafinalaccuracyverification. IONmetersaredigitalanddonotrequirecalibration,onlyverificationoftheir [Link] ION8600meters.
In This Document
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AccuracyStandardsandCurrentRanges ................................. 2 TestingOverview ...................................................... 2 UsingTESTMode ..................................................... 5 TestProcedure........................................................ 6 SinglePhaseTestConfiguration9S,39SmetersExample ................. 6 ThreePhaseTestConfiguration9S,39SmetersExample .................. 7 ThreePhaseTestConfiguration5S,35SmetersExample .................. 7 TypicalSourcesofTestErrors........................................... 9 TestSettings ......................................................... 10 LEDpulsersettings................................................... 10 TestPoints ........................................................... 11 Additional Information ION8600InstallationGuide ION8600UserGuide
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IONReference
Introduction
Verifying ION8600 Meter Accuracy
Introduction
[Link] [Link] contrast,electromechanicalmetersneedmechanicaladjustmentbefore [Link] digitalmeters. Digitalmetersrequireaccuracytesting,orverificationtoensurethemetermeets [Link] accuracyspecificationbeforeinstallation,errorsobservedinthefieldcouldbe attributedtoincorrectconnectionsorinstrumenttransformerratiosettings.
Accuracy Standards and Current Ranges
Themeterconformstothefollowingaccuracystandards,dependingonwhat currentoptionisordered:
Current Input Order Option
C C
Standard
IEC 62053-22 5A 0.2S (formerly IEC 60687 5A 0.2S) ANSI C12.20 current class 20 accuracy class 0.2 IEC 62053-22 1A 0.2S (formerly IEC 60687 1A 0.2S) IEC 62053-22 5A 0.2S (formerly IEC 60687 5A 0.2S) ANSI C12.20 current class 2 and 10 accuracy class 0.2
Accuracy Range
50 mA to 20 A 150 mA to 20 A 10 mA to 10 A
Starting Current
5 mA 5 mA
1 mA 50 mA to 10 A 15 mA to 10 A 1 mA
DANGER
During operation, hazardous voltages are present on the terminals of the meter and throughout the connected test equipment and control power circuits. Only qualified, properly trained personnel should perform meter verification testing. Connect meter safety ground terminal to a low impedance safety ground system in all test configurations. Failure to follow these instructions will result in severe injury or death.
Testing Overview
Themostcommonmethodfortestingmetersistoinjectvoltageandcurrentfrom astablepowersourceandcomparethemeterenergyreadingswithreadingsfrom [Link],itisrecommendedthata metersaccuracybeverifiedusingareferencemeteroranenergystandard,rather [Link] fortestingrevenuemeters,mosttestequipmentrequirementsaresimilar.
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Testing Overview
Thesectionsbelowprovideanoverviewandsometestingguidelinesforverifying theaccuracyofyourION8600. Test socket [Link] thatthetestsocketforthemeterorthemountingdeviceisproperlyconnectedto thesourceofthetestsignalandthereferencemeterorstandard. Thecurrentandvoltagetransformersmustbeaccuratelyratedandmustperform [Link] transformersarenotusedinION8600meterverificationtesting. Power source [Link] thesocketmustbereliableandprovide:theratedvoltageofthemeter,unitypower factor(1.0)andlaggingpowerfactorof0.0(forVARhtesting)or0.5. TheION8600meterwillmaintainitsaccuracyduringsignalsourcevariations,but itsenergypulsingoutputneedsastabletestsignaltoproduceaccuratetestpulses. Themeterenergypulsingmechanismneedsapproximatelythreetofourseconds tostabilizeaftereverysourceadjustment;themetermeasurementsareaccurate duringthesignalsourcetransitions,butthepulseoutputshouldbeallowedto stabilizebeforethestartofeverytesttoensureaccuracy.
NOTE
In order to conduct verification testing of ION8600 meters powered from the voltage inputs, the source of the test signal should be capable of supplying sufficient power to the meter under test. With three phases present, typical per phase power consumption of the meter is: 5 VA/3.5 W at 120 V, 7 VA/4 W at 277 V. Please refer to the ION8600 technical specifications for more details.
Test loads Therearethreepossiblemethodsofcurrentloading:insituload(ameterin service),resistanceload(characteristicssimilartoalightingload),andphantom loading(atestboard).Yourtestloaddeviceorotherloadingcircuitmustbeset [Link] technicalnotedescribesverificationusingaphantomloadortestboard. Control equipment Controlequipmentisrequiredforcountingandtimingthepulseoutputs (revolutions)[Link] [Link] upredLEDorinfraredsignals.
NOTE
The optical sensors on the test bench can be disrupted by strong sources of ambient light (such as camera flashes, fluorescent tubes, sunlight reflections, floodlights, etc.) and cause test errors.
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Testing Overview
Verifying ION8600 Meter Accuracy
Environment Themetershouldbetestedatthesameambienttemperatureasthetesting equipment.Theidealreferenceambienttemperatureistypically23oC(73oF). Ensurethemeteriswarmedupsufficientlybeforetesting. Awarmuptimeof30minutesisrecommendedforION8600metersbeforeenergy [Link],themetersarewarmeduptotheir [Link] ensuresthatION8600meterswillreachtheiroptimalaccuracyatoperating temperature. Mosthighprecisionelectronicequipmentrequiresawarmuptimebeforeit reachesitsspecifiedperformancelevels.BothANSIC12.20andIEC6205322 energymeterstandardsallowthemanufacturerstospecifymeteraccuracyde ratingduetoambienttemperaturechangesandselfheating.TheION8600 accuracyderatingspecificationsexceedtherequirementsofboththeANSIC12.20 andIEC6205322. Grounding
DANGER
During operation, hazardous voltages are present on the terminals of the meter and throughout the connected test equipment and control power circuits. Only qualified, properly trained personnel should perform meter verification testing. Connect meter safety ground terminal to a low impedance safety ground system in all test configurations. Failure to follow these instructions will result in severe injury or death.
TheION8600meterssafetygroundterminalmustbeconnectedtoalow impedancegroundingsysteminordertoavoidelectricshockandtoensurethat [Link] referencemeter(orenergystandard)shouldalsobegroundedifrecommendedby theirrespectivemanufacturers.
Socket Meter Ground Connection
Front of socket Backplate of meter
Switchboard Meter Ground Connection
Chassis ground terminal
Grounded surface
Ground tab Optional Switchboard Breakout Panel
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Using TEST Mode
Ifthetestconfigurationallows,theION8600metersneutralvoltageterminal shouldbegroundedinanytestconfigurationwithunbalancedphasevoltages, especiallyinthesinglephasetestconfiguration. Reference Meter or Energy Standard ToensureaccuracyoftheION8600verificationtest,itisrecommendedthata referencemeterorareferenceenergystandard,withspecifiedaccuracyof0.025% orbetter,beused. Beforethestartoftesting,thereferencemeterorenergystandardshouldbe warmedupasrecommendedbyitsmanufacturer.
NOTE
Ensure adequate accuracy and precision of any measurement equipment you use (i.e. voltmeters, ammeters, power factor meters).
Using TEST Mode
WhenthemeterisinTESTmode,separatetestmoderegistersareusedfortest measurementaccumulationssothatthebillingregistersarenotchanged.
NOTE
If you have a hardware-locked meter you must remove the cover and manually press the TEST mode button. If your meter is not hardware-locked you can use ION Setup software to place the meter in TEST mode.
[Link] shownontheTESTmodedisplayscreensinclude:
Values
kWh del T, kWh rec T kVAR del T, kVARh rec T kVAh del T, kVAh rec T kW SD del T, kW SD rec T
Description
Test values of kWh delivered and kWh received Test values of kVARh delivered and kVARh received Test values of kVAh delivered and kVAh received Test values of Rolling Block (Sliding Window) Demand delivered and received
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Test Procedure
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Test Procedure
DANGER
During operation, hazardous voltages are present on the terminals of the meter and throughout the connected test equipment and control power circuits. Only qualified, properly trained personnel should perform meter verification testing. Connect meter safety ground terminal to a low impedance safety ground system in all test configurations. Failure to follow these instructions will result in severe injury or death.
Single-Phase Test Configuration - 9S, 39S meters - Example
NOTE
For optimum accuracy, the neutral voltage terminal of the meter should be grounded in the single-phase configuration.
TEST SOURCE
TEST LOAD
ION8600 METER 9S, 39S
REFERENCE METER OR ENERGY STANDARD
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Three-Phase Test Configuration - 9S, 39S meters - Example
NOTE
The neutral voltage terminal of the meter does not need to be grounded when the test source voltages are balanced.
TEST SOURCE
TEST LOAD
ION8600 METER 9S, 39S
REFERENCE METER OR ENERGY STANDARD
Three-Phase Test Configuration - 5S, 35S meters - Example
NOTE
The neutral voltage terminal of the meter does not need to be grounded when the test source voltages are balanced.
TEST SOURCE
TEST LOAD
ION8600 METER 5S, 35S
REFERENCE METER OR ENERGY STANDARD
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Test Procedure
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NOTE
All phases of the source used in a test should be connected to both the ION8600 and the reference meter.
NOTE
A warm up period of 30 minutes is recommended for ION8600 meters before the energy accuracy verification testing. During the warm-up time, the meter may be powered from any source (e.g. mains).
[Link] specifictestingmethods: 1. [Link] singlephasetesting,ensureallvoltagesareinparallelwiththemeterbeing tested,allcurrentsareinseries,andtheneutralvoltageterminalofthemeter isgrounded. Connectthecontrolequipmentusedforswitchingthevoltagetothetest standarddevice. Connectthecontrolequipmentusedforcountingthestandardoutputpulses. Applythenominalcurrentandvoltagetotheterminalsofthemeter. Beforeperformingtheverificationtest,letthetestequipmentpowerupthe meter;[Link] circuitrytostabilize. [Link] [Link], putthemeterinTESTmodetoavoidincorrectcustomerbilling. Aligntheopticalsensoronthestandardtestbencharmatureoverthe appropriatefrontpanelLEDpulser.
2. 3. 4. 5.
6.
7.
TIP
If the outer cover is still on the meter, align the meter sensor slightly off-perpendicular to the LEDs. This reduces reflections from the outer cover. Also be aware that any flashing lights in the test area may reflect and register as pulses, affecting testing results.
8. 9.
PerformtestingonalltestpointslistedinthetablesWatthourtestpoints ExampleandVARhourpointsExampleonpage 12. Runeachtestpointforatleast30secondstoallowthetestbenchequipment toreadanadequatenumberofpulses.Allow10secondsofdwelltime [Link] secondscanbedeterminedusingthefollowingformula: Number_of_pulses=[Ne*V*I*|PF|*t]/[3600*kT] Where: Ne=numberofmeteringelementsused V=testpointvoltageinvolts[V]perphase I=testpointcurrentinamps[A]perphase
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Typical Sources of Test Errors
PF=powerfactor kT=pulseconstantprogrammedinthemeterundertestinWh/pulse t=testdurationinseconds[s] Theresultofthecalculationshouldberoundeduptothenearestintegernumber ofpulses. Example: CalculatethenumberofpulsesrequiredforanInductiveLoad3phasetestpoint withtestdurationof60s;thesourceisconfiguredtouseV=120V,I=5A,PF=0.5; thepulseconstantofthetestedION8600iskT=1.8Wh/pulse Number_of_pulses=[3*120V*5A*0.5*60s]/[3600s*1.8Wh/pulse]=8.3(3) Roundthenumberuptothenearestinteger:Numberofpulses=9 10. Calculateerror. Foreverytestpoint: EnergyError=[(EmEs)/Es]x100% Where: Em=energymeasuredbythemeterundertest Es=energymeasuredbythereferencemeterortheenergystandard
Typical Sources of Test Errors
Ifexcessiveerrorsareobservedduringverificationtesting,thetestsetupshouldbe examinedtoeliminatetypicalsourcesofmeasurementerrors: Looseconnectionsofvoltageorcurrentcircuits;oftencausedbywornout [Link],cables,testsocket andthemeterundertest. Meterambienttemperaturesignificantlydifferentthan23oC(73oF).See Environmentonpage 4foranexplanation. Floating(ungrounded)neutralvoltageterminalinsinglephasetest [Link] Configurationexamplesonpage 6. Operationoftheopticalsensor:sensitivityorambientlightproblems. [Link] 3foranexplanation. Incorrecttestsetup:notallphasesconnectedtothereferencemeterortheenergy [Link] undertestshouldbealsoconnectedtothereferencemeter/standard. Presenceofmoisture(condensinghumidity),debrisorpollutioninsidethe meterundertest.
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Test Settings
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Test Settings
Whentestingthemeter,ensurethetestparametersaresuitedtoyourtesting [Link] timeout.
NOTE
If the maximum pulse rate is exceeded the WATT LED remains on (does not blink).
TheITC(InstrumentTransformerCompensation)operationshouldbedisabled duringthemeterenergyaccuracyverification(DisablePTandCTcompensation byconfiguringtheRatioCorrectionTypeandPhaseCorrectionTypesetup registersinallITCmodulestoNone).
LED pulser settings
TheWATTandVARLEDsonthefrontpanelarepreconfiguredforenergy [Link] [Link] pulse. Changing the LED pulse rate from the Front Panel YoucannotchangetheLEDpulseratefromthemetersfrontpanel. Changing the LED pulse rate in ION Setup 1. 2. OpentheSetupAssistantinIONSetup. SelecttheLEDPulsingscreen.
3.
EdittheKt(Wh/pulseandVARh/pulse)valuesasdesired.
Changing the LED pulse rate in Designer 1. OpenthemeterusingDesignersoftwareanddoubleclicktheEnergyPulsing Setupfolder.
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Test Settings
2. 3. 4.
RightclicktheCalibrationPulserLEDmoduleyouwanttomodify. DoubleclicktheKtregister,makeyourchangeandclickOK. ClicktheSaveicon(orchooseSend&SavefromtheFilemenu).
Thevalueentereddefineshowmuchenergythemoduleaccumulatesbeforea [Link] [Link] labeloftheION8600meteranddependsonthemetersformfactorandcurrent inputoption. Thepulseratesaresummarizedbelow:
Form Factor
9S, 39S, 36S, 76S meters 5S, 35S meters
Current Input Option
1A 5A 1A 5A
Default pulse rate for WATT LED
0.18 Watt-hours per pulse 1.8 Watt-hours per pulse 0.12 Watt-hours per pulse 1.2 Watt-hours per pulse
Default pulse rate for VAR LED (Kt)
0.18 VAR-hours per pulse 1.8 VAR-hours per pulse 0.12 VAR-hours per pulse 1.2 VAR-hours per pulse
Test Points
NOTE
It is recommended that you test the ION8600 meter at Full and Light Loads.
Watt-hour test points - Example
Nominal current is found on the meters front panel.
Watt-hour Test Point
Full Load
Specifications
100% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at unity power factor, or one (1).1 10% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at unity power factor, or one (1). 100% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at 0.50 lagging power factor (current lagging voltage by 60o phase angle).
Light Load
Inductive Load (Lagging Power Factor)
The nominal current is found on the ION8600 meter front panel label.
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VAR-hour points - Example
VAR-hour Test Point Specifications
100% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at zero power factor (current lagging voltage by 90 phase angle).1 10% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at zero power factor (current lagging voltage by 90 phase angle). 100% of the nominal current, 100% of the nominal voltage and nominal frequency at 0.80 lagging power factor (current lagging voltage by 30o phase angle).
Full Load
Light Load
Lagging Power Factor
The nominal current is found on the ION8600 meter front panel label.
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