User'S Manual: Acurev 1312 Din-Rail Power Meter
User'S Manual: Acurev 1312 Din-Rail Power Meter
User's Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.................................................................5
1.1 Meter Overview..................................................................................... 6
1.2 Areas of Application............................................................................... 7
1.3 Product Features................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Installation...................................................................8
2.1 Appearance and Dimensions................................................................. 10
2.2 Installation Methods.............................................................................. 11
2.3 Wiring.................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Operation.....................................................................21
3.1 Display Panel and Keys.......................................................................... 22
3.2 Display Mode and Key Operations......................................................... 23
Chapter 5: Communication...........................................................36
5.1 Modbus Protocol Introduction.............................................................. 37
5.2 Communication Format........................................................................ 38
5.3 Application Details................................................................................ 40
Appendix.......................................................................................45
When you open the package, you will find the following items:
Please note the following chapter descriptions in order to utilize the power meter properly.
Chapter 1 introduces the basic AcuRev 1312 features and application areas.
Chapter 2 provides an overview of installation and wiring methods for the AcuRev 1312.
Chapter 3 introduces the operation of the AcuRev 1312 via the display panel and how to use
the meter to view measurement data and parameter settings.
Chapter 4 introduces the software associated with the meter and the main functions
Appendix provides specifications and technical information about the AcuRev 1312.
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AcuRev 1312 DIN-Rail Power Meter
Chapter 1: Introduction
Energy
Measurement Canada approved AcuRev 1312 supports unidirectional energy accumulation for
the consumption of energy. The meter supports energy parameters such as the reactive and ap-
parent energy with ANSI C 12.20 0.5 class and IEC 62053-22 0.5s class revenue grade accuracy.
Measurement Function
AcuRev 1312 provides real-time RMS measurement of the instantaneous Voltage, Current, Pow-
er, Frequency and Power Factor. All measurements can be viewed through the meter display or
the AcuRev 1312 Utility Software.
Demand
The AcuRev 1312 provides demand measurement of the current being drawn as well as the
demand for the Active, Reactive and Apparent Power. It provides demand forecasting as well as
the peak demand.
Pulse Output
The AcuRev 1312 supports the energy Pulse Output function to output digital pulses. There is a
dedicated channel that is KZ output type to transmit pulses proportional to the metered active
energy.
Communication
Supports Modbus-RTU communication protocol over RS-485. The AcuRev 1312 can communi-
cate with a computer over RS-485, Ethernet and USB.
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Schools
Public Facilities
Industrial Facilities
The AcuRev 1312 meter has data collection and management function for energy and multi-pa-
rameters measurement. It also provides demand measurement and event logging.
The measurement accuracy of the energy, power, voltage and current is 0.5%.
The AcuRev 1312 includes both physical and electronic sealing function. The meter is designed
such that it cannot be opened without leaving obvious signs of tampering. Tenants cannot
change parameter settings through the display when the electronic seal is closed preventing
data being changed.
The appearance and dimension of the AcuRev 1312 meter is designed in accordance with IEC
35mm DIN standard.
Clear Display
The AcuRev 1312 includes a built-in display to provide clear visibility in all environments. The
LCD display of the AcuRev 1312 includes a backlight to aid in visibility when the meter is in-
stalled in poor lighting. All the measurement parameters can be easily accessed through the
display.
Chapter 2: Installation
2.3 Wiring
Chapter 2: Installation
Before Installation
The installation must be performed by qualified accredited professionals who have received for-
mal training and have experience with high voltage and current devices. The installer is required to
wear the appropriate safety equipment to ensure safe installation.
During normal meter operation, caution should be used when handling the following as high volt-
age may be present:
• Terminal Blocks.
• All primary and secondary may contain lethal current and voltage. Contact with current
channels must be avoided.
• The AcuRev 1312 cannot be installed on the primary side of the transformer or where there
is VA limitations. The AcuRev 1312 can only be installed on the secondary side. Avoid all
contact with meter terminals after the completion of the installation.
• Do not input voltage above the rated specification of the AcuRev 1312 and the devices
connected to it. Before energizing the meter, please refer to the meter’s label and specifi-
cations.
• Do not perform high voltage test or insulation experiments to output, input or communi-
cation terminals.
• The use of shorting blocks and fuses are recommended. Current transformers need to be
grounded.
This chapter mainly describes how to install the AcuRev 1312 power meter, which is an import-
ant step in using the meter correctly. This chapter provides wiring diagrams to reference when
installing the meter. Before installing the meter, please read this section first.
Figure 2.1.1
108.0 Unit: mm
45.4
90.0
35.5
15.0
17.5
7.0 62.5
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Temperature
The AcuRev 1312 has an operating temperature of -25~53˚C. Exceeding this temperature range
will cause damage to the meter. Please note that it can influence the meter’s life negatively if the
meter operates in extremely high or low temperatures.
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing.
Location
The AcuRev 1312 should be installed in a dry and dust free environment. Avoid exposing meter
to excessive heat, radiation and high electrical noise sources.
Installation Steps:
1. To install the meter on the rail insert the top of the rail into the groove on the back of the me-
ter. Pull the metal clips back and slide the rail across the groove of the meter.
Figure 2.2.1
2. Use the metal clips to tighten onto the rail to complete installation.
Figure 2.2.2
2.3 Wiring
The terminals of the AcuRev 1312 can be accessed by first removing the terminal covers on the
meter.
1. To open the terminal cover, remove the seal if applicable, unscrew the sealing screws and lift
the cover upwards to remove.
Figure 2.3.1
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2. To attach the bottom terminal cover back onto the meter, place the left side of the cover
down into the groove first and then press down onto the right side, see Figure 2.3.1. When in-
stalled correctly, you will hear a clicking sound. The steps to attach the top cover is to apply the
right side of the cover down into the groove and press down onto the left side.
Figure 2.3.2
3. After inserting the cover, tighten the sealing screws and place the seal.
Figure 2.3.3
Terminals:
This manual will use V1, V2 and V3 to represent the three-phase conductors, which is the same
as Va, Vb and Vc in other literature.
SET
R1 R2 P1 P2 L N V1 V2 V3 VN
Figure 2.3.4
The AcuRev 1312 power meter requires an AC supply of 100-415V at 60Hz for operation. In nor-
mal operation, the power consumption of the meter is less than 1 Watt so the meter can be
powered by either an independent power supply or it can obtained from the circuit under test.
It is suggested that if the power is obtained from a source with large power fluctuation then a
voltage stabilizer be used. A fuse (typically 1A/250Vac) is also suggested to be used when con-
necting the power supply to the meter.
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1A FUSE
L
Power Supply
N AcuRev 1312
Figure 2.3.5
The meter requires AWG22-14 as the wires to connect the power supply.
Voltage Input:
The AcuRev 1312 can measure up to 240V LN/415V LL AC for a three phase system or 400VLN AC
for a single phase system.
Potential Transformers (PT’s) must be used when the system voltage is higher than the meter’s
rated voltage. The rated secondary output from the PT is typically 100V-120V. Please ensure to
select an appropriate PT that will maintain the measurement accuracy of the AcuRev 1312. For
measuring a system with a WYE wiring configuration, the PT’s rated input or primary voltage rat-
ing should be equal to or close to the phase voltage of the system to utilize the full range of the
PT that will be used. Similarly, when measuring a system with a Delta wiring configuration then
the PT’s rated input or primary voltage rating should be equal to or close to the line voltage of
the system.
A fuse that is rated for 1A/600V should be used when connecting the voltage inputs to the meter.
The meter requires AWG22-14 as the wire size to the voltage input terminals.
Current Input:
Current Transformer’s(CT’s) are used in most practical applications. The AcuRev 1312 supports
four CT input types, 5A, 1A, 80mA and 100mA. CT’s must be used if the system’s rated current
is greater than 5A. The CT used should be Measurement Canada approved to maintain revenue
grade accuracy of system. The distance between the CT and the meter should be as short as
possible as the length of the of CT leads will affect the accuracy.
The meter requires AWG22-14 as the wire size to the current input terminals.
Note: The secondary side of the CT should not be open circuit in any circumstance when the
system is energized. There should not be any fuse or switch in the CT loop. It is suggested to
ground one end of the CT secondary.
The AcuRev 1312 meter supports different wiring configurations for both three phase and single
phase systems. Please read this section carefully before choosing a suitable wiring method for
your monitoring your system.
Here are some of the common installation methods, their respective diagrams and meter con-
figurations for the AcuRev 1312 meter.
Common voltages for this connection: 120V LN/208V LL, 240V LN/415V LL
LINE
A B C N
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
LINE
A B C N
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
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The wiring mode is set to 2LL. Two CT's needed for this connection.
With Potential Transformers (PTs) - PTs are required if the system voltage is higher than
690V LL. Instead of connecting the voltage lines directly to the meter, the voltage lines are
connected to the meter using PTs. The PTs should be connected as shown below.
LINE
A B C
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
LINE
A B C
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
10 9 8 7
1
I11
VN V3 V2 V1
2 I12
3 I21
6 I32
LOAD
3. Single Phase: 2 Lines (Single phase with one line and a neutral)
The wiring mode is set to 1LN. One CT needed for this connection.
LINE
A N
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
LINE
A N
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
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The wiring mode is set to 1LL. Two CT's needed for this connection
LINE
A N B
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1312
I31
I32
LOAD
LINE
A N B
1A FUSE
Terminal Block
VN V3 V2 V1
I11
I12
I21
I22
AcuRev 1310
I31
I32
LOAD
Communication
The AcuRev 1312 supports Modbus-RTU protocol through it’s built-in RS485 port. The RS485
terminals are denoted as ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘S’. ‘A’ is the positive differential terminal, ‘B’ is the negative
differential terminal and ‘S’ is for connecting the shield of the shielded twisted pair cable.
The maximum distance of the cable should not exceed 1200m. This distance should be shorter if
more devices are connected to the same communication link or if using a higher baud rate.
If the master device does not have a RS485 port but a RS232 port then a RS232-RS485 converter
should be utilized.
• Use a high quality shielded twisted pair cable, AWG22 or lower is suggested.
• Pay attention to single point earthing. This means that there is only one side for the
shield to be connected to the ground in a communication link.
• ‘T’ type topologies should be avoided. This means no new branches can be formed ex-
cept from the starting point.
• Keep the communication cables away as far as possible from sources of electrical nois-
es. When several devices are connected in daisy chain to the same long communication
line, a anti-signal reflecting resistor (typically 120-300Ohms, 0.25W) should be used at
the end of the circuit (the last device of the chain).
• Use a RS232/RS485 or a USB/RS485 converter with optical isolated output and surge
protection.
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Chapter 3: Operation
In this chapter, users will be introduced to the interface of the AcuRev 1312 meter as well as how
to interact with the meter using the key on the display to read and configure parameters.
4 5 6 7 8 9
Figure 3.1.1
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The important parameter display is the default display mode of the meter, it will display the
measurement parameters of the AcuRev 1312. Users will only see the Consumed Active Ener-
gy(kWh) parameter unless additional parameters are added through settings mode.
Users will be in this mode when they power on the meter or when they push the “SCROLL” key
after a period of inactivity. Each measurement parameter in this mode will display on the screen
for 6 seconds. When the “SCROLL” key is pressed in this display mode it will lock the current
page for a minute and the backlight will remain on. Pressing the “SCROLL” key again will turn to
the next page and lock the display for another minute. After, one minute of inactivity the display
will continue operating normally by cycling through the enabled measurement parameters.
For adding additional parameters to the Important Parameter display, please refer to the
AcuRev 1310 series user manual.
The all parameter display will display all the parameters the meter supports as well as informa-
tion about the AcuRev 1312 meter. Pressing and holding the “SCROLL” key from the important
parameter display mode will direct the user to the all parameter display mode. In this mode
there will be a displayed in the bottom row of the display to indicate the AcuRev 1312 is in all
parameter display mode.
Pressing the “SCROLL” key will turn to the next page in the display. Once the user has cycled
through all the parameters pressing the “SCROLL” key again will take the user back to the first
page.
Table 3.2-All parameter display
Page Parameter
1 Voltage Wiring Check
2 Current Wiring Check
3 Device Address
4 Baud Rate
5 Parity
6 Hardware Version
7 Software Version
Page Parameter
8 Release Date
9 Model
10 Consumed Active Energy(kWh)
11 Consumed Active Energy Phase A(kWh)
12 Consumed Active Energy Phase B(kWh)
13 Consumed Active Energy Phase C (kWh)
14 Phase A Voltage(V)
15 Phase B Voltage(V)
16 Phase C Voltage(V)
17 Phase A Current(A)
18 Phase B Current(A)
19 Phase C Current(A)
20 Total Current(A)
21 System Active Power(kW)
22 Active Power Phase A(kW)
23 Active Power Phase B(kW)
24 Active Power Phase C(kW)
25 Frequency(Hz)
26 Temperature
27 Meter run time
28 Load run time
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Setting mode:
The settings mode is where the user can perform most configurations for the AcuRev 1312.
Pressing the “SET” key that is located under the meter cover will prompt the user for the meter
password.
For inputting the meter password, users will use the “SCROLL” key to change the value of the
flashing digit. The “SET” key is used to move between digits and to confirm the entered pass-
word when on the last digit.
Upon entering the correct password, the AcuRev 1312 will direct users to the device address
configuration of the meter or it will redirect the users back to the important parameter display
if the electronic seal is enabled. In this mode there will be an “S” in the top row to indicate that
the meter is in settings mode followed by the setting page number. After a minute of inactivity in
this mode, the meter will be redirected back to the important parameter display. If the “SCROLL”
key is press and held, the meter will also be redirected out of the settings mode.
In the settings mode, the following operations apply for the keys:
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• The “SET” key is used to enter edit mode of the setting and to confirm the setting
change.
• The “SCROLL” key used to move to the next setting page and to change the value of the
setting when in edit mode.
4.1 Configuration
4.3.4 Settings
This chapter will provide users with an overview on configuring the AcuRev 1312 to measure
data correctly and introduces the energy pulse output function of the meter. Users will also be
introduced to the AcuRev 1310 Utility software that can be used to read the meter’s data as well
as configure the meter.
4.1 Configuration
The AcuRev 1312 needs to be configured correctly in order for it to measure the data correctly.
For the initial meter setup, The wire mode, PT and CT ratios needs to be set configured. Here are
the steps to setup the meter from the display. Users must ensure the lower terminal cover of
the meter has been removed to gain access to the “SET” button.
⚫ The password screen will be displayed. Leave the password as default “0000” if no pass-
word was configured. Otherwise use the “SCROLL” and ‘SET’ keys to enter the configured
password. “S-01 Addr” will appear.
⚫ Press the “SCROLL” key until you get to “S-08 Lt” screen. Select the required voltage wir-
ing mode. This will be based on your voltage connection. E.g. if it’s a three phase 4 wire con-
nection, select ‘3LN’.
⚫ Press the “SCROLL” key to move to the CT2 page. This setting should already be config-
ured to the secondary value of the CT. After this is confirmed, press the “SCROLL” key to
move to the next page.
⚫ The ensuing page will be “S-10” for setting the primary value of the CT. If no CT is being
used, leave this as the default value and press “SCROLL” to move to the next page. If CT’s are
being used, enter in the primary value of the CT here.
► Press “SET” to enter edit mode and to change the flashing digit.
► Press “SET” to confirm the setting and move to the next page.
⚫ The next page will correspond to the PT2 setting. If no PT’s are being used, leave this set-
ting as the default and press the “SCROLL” key to go to the next page. If PT’s are being used,
enter in the secondary value of the PT here.
► Press “SET” to enter edit mode and to change the flashing digit.
► Press “SET” to confirm the setting and move to the next page.
⚫ The next page will be “S-12” for setting the primary value of the PT if it is being used.
► Press “SET” to enter edit mode and to change the flashing digit.
► Press “SET” to confirm the setting and move to the next page.
The Initial Setup is now complete. The meter will should now begin to read the data correctly.
The maximum output voltage and current of the pulse output circuit in the AcuRev 1312 are
250V and 100mA respectively.
Configuration:
Ensure the following configurations in the meter are correct to ensure the accuracy of the meter:
⚫ Wiring Mode
⚫ CT2
⚫ CT1
⚫ PT2
⚫ PT1
To check these settings, refer to section 4.1 to ensure the meter was configured.
With the above settings confirmed to ensure the meter will measure the voltage and current
accurately, the next step is to configure the meter to output the desired number of pulses based
on the required specification.
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⚫ Make sure you are in the settings mode. To get to this mode follow the procedure above for
ensuring the meter has the correct settings to read accurately.
► Once in the “Setting” mode, press the “SET” to get to the “S-04 PULSE” page. This config-
uration is to enable the meter to output pulses based on the Active Energy(P) or the Reactive
Energy(q).
▪ Press “SET” to modify the setting; the cursor should now flash.
► Press “SCROLL” to get to the “S-13 Pn” page. This configuration will represent the num-
ber of pulses the meter will output per kWh/kVarh. This will be based on the required speci-
fication.
▪ Press “SET” on the last digit to confirm all the changes after they have been made.
The procedure to calculate what value to enter in the meter for the DO Pulse constant is as fol-
lowed:
First determine how many pulses are needed to represent 1 KWh or how many KWh will repre-
sent 1 pulse. The former is focused on smaller consumption.
In this procedure, we will assume 1 pulse = 10kWh is what is needed. Then follow these steps:
NOTE: If no PTs were used, enter the PT ratio as the default on the meter, i.e. 400/400.
If the CT2: 80/100/200mA, consider this as 1A for the calculation
➃ Since we get 2200 pulse/kWh, enter 2200 as the pulse constant into the meter
► Press “SCROLL” to get to the “S-14 PH” page. This configuration will represent the pulse
width of the pulse that the meter will output. Put in the pulse width for the pulse output.
The range is 20-100ms.
With the pulse output configured, the function can now be used to test the accuracy of the
meter. Inject the meter with both voltage and current to ensure that the meter will accumulate
energy and output the pulses based on the above settings.
Once the software has been opened, users will be prompted to enter the baud rate, parity, de-
vice address of the AcuRev 1312 meter.
Figure 4.3.1
The Communication Port (Com Port) the meter is connected can be found from the Device Man-
ager in Windows.
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⚫ In the window that appears, select Device Manager from the left navigation panel.
⚫ In the Device Manager window, double click on Ports (COM & LPT) from the dropdown list.
⚫ Locate the USB Serial Port(COMx) information where x is the port number to use.
Select the baud rate and parity of the meter and enter the device address. Click OK to connect
the AcuRev 1312 to the software.
All meter measurements can be read from the Utility software under the “Readings” menu.
Figure 4.3.2
Measurement data such as the voltage, current, active power and etc. can be accessed by click-
ing on the “Readings” menu and selecting “Real-Time Metering”. Alternatively, users can click
on the icon that is highlighted in the black box in Figure 4.3.2.
Figure 4.3.3
Users will see all the energy that the meter has accumulated since the life of the meter or since
the last time that it was reset.
The lower half of the Energy1 page displays the consumed active energy readings that has been
accumulated under the Time Of Use(TOU) function of the meter. Users can select the time peri-
od of the TOU energy as either the current month, previous month or the past two months.
Users can also provide initial values for the AcuRev 1312 to start to accumulate energy from. To
do this users must have sufficient permission, which can be obtained from the General Settings
page.
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Figure 4.3.4
Device information such as the hardware and software version of the meter, serial number and
seal status can be found in this page. It is important to note that when the Seal Status is set to
“Closed”, the user will be unable to make any configuration changes to the meter.
Users can also configure the device clock of the meter from this page to the time of the comput-
er the meter is connected to or give it another time.
4.3.4 Settings
The settings related to the AcuRev 1312 can be found by clicking on the “Settings” menu.
To set up the meter for initial use, the settings can be found from the “General Settings”. Alter-
natively, users can click on the icon highlighted below in the black box in Figure 4.3.5.
Figure 4.3.5
Users only need to select the “Wiring Method” and fill in the “CT1” field with the rated input of
the CT they are using and the “PT1” and “PT2” fields with the PT ratio of the PT they are using.
Ensure to click on “Update Device” after making any changes so that the changes can be saved
on the meter.
Other settings that the user can configure from this page are the meter address, baud rate and
parity for communicating with the meter through Modbus, the demand mode and calculation
time and the parameters that can be added to the meter’s Important parameter display.
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Certain settings such as clearing meter data require the permission of the user to be configured
to High.
Click on ‘Upgrade’ beside “Current Permission” and enter the password of the meter to elevate
the Permission. The Permission will stay on High for 30 minutes before being demoted back the
default Low permission status.
Note: The Permission will need to be on High so that the energy readings can be cleared and to
initialize the energy value.
For more information regarding other configurations, please refer to the AcuRev 1310 series
user manual.
Under “Energy Pulse Output”, the type of energy that will be outputted needs to be selected as
either “Real Energy” or “Reactive Energy” so that when either on the energy parameter is accu-
mulating then there will be a pulse output associated for that energy parameter.
Users will need to enter the requirements for the pulse in the “Pulse Constant” and “Pulse
Width” fields.
The “Pulse Constant” is the number of pulses the user needs one pulse to represent. Enter a val-
ue from 1-60000.
Note: Please see Section 4.2 Pulse Output on how to obtain the pulse constant.
The “Pulse Width” of the pulse is the duration it will last for. Enter a value from 20-100ms.
Figure 4.3.6
Chapter 5: Communication
This chapter introduces users on how to communicate with the AcuRev 1312 through the Mod-
bus communication protocol. A knowledge of the Modbus communication protocol would be
beneficial for users who will read this chapter.
The chapter’s contents include the Modbus protocol, communication format and application of
the AcuRev 1312 meter.
The mode of transmission defines the data structure within a frame and the rules used to trans-
mit the data.
⚫ Parity None/Odd/Even
Frame:
When the query to the AcuRev 1312 meter (slave device) is received, the meter removes the
frame header and reads the data. If there are no errors, then the meter will implement the data’s
task. Once the task is completed, the meter will put its own data with the acquired header and
send back the frame to the master device that queried the meter. The response data frame con-
tains the address, function, data and CRC check. Any error will cause the response to fail.
Table 5.1 Data frame format
Address Field: The address field is the data at the start of the frame, It is composed of a 8 bits(1
byte) and corresponds to the device address. It has a decimal value of 1-247.
The master device addresses the slave device by placing the slave device address in the address
field of the message. When the slave sends its response, it places its own address in the address
field of response to let the master know which slave is responding.
Function Field: When a query is sent from the master to a slave device the function code field
tells the slave what kind of action to perform.
Table 5.2 Function Code
Data Field: The data field contains the data that the slave device needs in order to complete the
request. This data may be a numerical value, address or setting. For example, the function code
tells the slave device to read one register however the data field specifies reading from which
register and how many registers to read.
Error Check Field: This field allows for error checks to be performed by both master and slave
devices. Sources of errors such as electrical noise and other interferences can cause the data to
be changed while it is being transmitted from one device to other. The error check ensures that
the master or slave devices do not respond to the distorted data during the transmission. The
error check rule used is the 16 bit Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC 16).
This function code allows the user to obtain the measurement data from the AcuRev 1312.
Below is a example of an query for reading three of the AcuRev 1312’s energy parameters. The
query is requesting the total active energy, tariff 1 active energy and tariff 2 active energy from
the meter with device address of 17. The data type of the energy parameters are double words.
The data for each parameters will be in 2 registers where each register contains 2 bytes. The reg-
isters for the parameters to be polled in this example are 900H-901H, 902H-903H and 904H-905H
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respectively.
Query:
Response:
The AcuRev 1312 responds back to the master’s query by responding with its slave device, func-
tion code, data and CRC check.
Below is the response from the AcuRev 1312 for returning the total active energy (1.27kWh),
tariff 1 energy (1.00kWh) and tariff 2 energy(0.27kWh). When the values are returned in Modbus,
they need to be scaled. The relationship for the energy data between the real value and the
communication value is real value= communication value/100.
Byte Data 4
Addr Fun Data 1hi Data 1 low Data 2 hi Data 2 low Data 3 hi Data 3 low Data 4 hi
count low
11H 03H 0CH 00H 00H 00H 7FH 00H 00H 00H 64H
Function code 10H allows the user to write the contents of meters registers such as system pa-
rameters and energy initialization.
Below is an example on writing a value to the meters total active energy (0.2kWh)
Word- 16 bit unsigned integer using one register that contains 2 bytes. The data range is
0~65535.
Int16- 16 bit signed integer using one register that contains 2 bytes. The data range is
-32768~32767.
Dword- 32 bit unsigned integer using two registers that contains 4 bytes in total. The high bytes
follow the low bytes in this data type. The data range is 0-4294897295.
Int32- 32 bit signed integer using two registers that contains 4 bytes in total. The data range is
from -32768~32767.
Float-Single precision floating point number using two registers. The data range is
-2147483648~2147483647.
The measurement values from the AcuRev 1312 meter obtained through Modbus may not al-
ways be equal to the real value. The values may be scaled or a relationship may need to be ap-
plied. It is very important that user is aware of these relationships when designing programs to
poll the meter, otherwise the values may not be accurate.
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Chapter 5: Communication
For the complete Modbus addresses that the AcuRev 1312 supports, please reference the
AcuRev 1310 Series User Manual.
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AcuRev 1312 DIN-Rail Power Meter
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AcuRev 1312 DIN-Rail Power Meter
METERING
Parameter Accuracy Resolution Range
Active energy 0.5% 1Wh 0-999999999
Reactive energy 0.5% 1varh 0-999999999
Apparent energy 0.5% 1VAh 0-999999999
Voltage 0.5% 0.1V 10V-1000KV
Current 0.5% 0.001A 10mA-500000A
Active power 0.5% 1W -99-99MW
Reactive power 0.5% 1var -99-99Mvar
Apparent power 0.5% 1VA -99-99MVA
Power factor 0.5% 0.001 -1.000-1.000
Frequency 0.2% 0.01Hz 50/60
Power demand 0.5% 1W/var/VA 99MW/Mvar/MVA
Current demand 0.5% 0.001A 10mA-5000A
SPECIFICATIONS
Environment
Power Supply Working temperature -25 to 53° C
Working Power Supply 100-415Vac,50/60Hz; Storage temperature -40 to 85° C
100-300Vdc
Power Consumption <2W or <10VA
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