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Elster A100C User Manual

Elster A100C
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A100C
BS Electronic Single Phase Meter
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
Meter Variants
All variants are available with IrDA or IEC 62056-21
communications
Import kWh - one rate
Import kWh - two rate
Import kWh, Power flow insensitive - one rate
Import kWh, Power flow insensitive - two rate
Import and export kWh - one rate
Import and export kWh - two rate
M130 300 2C
5.2007

Table of Contents

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Elster A100C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandElster
ModelA100C
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword and Safety

Health and Safety Compliance

Manual compliance with UK Health and Safety at Work Act for product handling.

Warnings and Compliance

Operational Warnings

Safety warnings for internal circuits, terminal cover removal, and liquid crystal display.

Standards and Directives Compliance

Meter compliance with European directives, accuracy, and protection standards.

Approvals and General Description

Meter Approvals

Details official approvals by OFGEM and international authorities.

General Meter Features

Key features: accuracy, display, security, design, and physical dimensions.

Meter Specifications and Options

Meter Options and Variants

Available options: rates, communications (IrDA, IEC), terminal configurations.

Basic Meter Types and Ratings

Describes basic meter types, current ratings, voltage, and frequency ranges.

Meter Construction and Accuracy

Connection Details

Explains terminal arrangements for main and auxiliary connections.

Meter Accuracy and Case

Covers accuracy class, case material, ingress protection (IP53).

Meter Operation Modes

Time of Use Registers

Explains rate selection for two-rate meters and rate change lockout.

Overvoltage and Power Flow Modes

Details operation under overvoltage and the power flow insensitive mode.

Security and Test Features

Test Indicator Function

Describes the red test output LED and its operational configurations.

Security Features Overview

Introduces data retention and recordable security features like reverse energy.

Display Information

Display Introduction

Details the LCD characteristics, digits, chevrons, and nameplate identification.

Display Modes and Sequences

Display Resolution and Modes

Explains display resolutions, decimal points, and typical display sequences.

Display Data Details

Count and Duration Displays

Shows displays for reverse run count, power fail count, and time in rates.

Error Codes and Indicators

Lists error codes and explains the reverse run indicator.

Specific Meter Display Types

Import-Only and Two-Rate Displays

Describes display for import-only and two-rate meter operations.

Test Display Functionality

Details the dial test display for rate meters.

Advanced Display Functions

Import/Export Meter Displays

Shows displays for import/export meter operations and dial tests.

Communications Interfaces

IrDA Communications

Details IrDA port functionality, baud rates, and serial data output.

Advanced Communications and Data

IEC 62056-21 Communications

Describes bi-directional IR port, passwords, and data access.

Available Data Fields

Lists data available via IrDA and IEC 62056 ports.

Pulsing Output Features

Pulsing Output Configurations

Explains output configurations for single and two-rate meters.

Pulsing Output Characteristics

Details pulse width, pulses/kWh, and electrical characteristics.

Technical Data Summary

Meter Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical data including current, voltage, accuracy, and dimensions.

Installation Procedures

Unpacking, Handling, and Storage

Instructions for unpacking, careful handling, and proper storage of meters.

Installation Site Requirements

Specifies ideal conditions for meter installation site.

Connection and Commissioning

Fixing and Cable Connections

Details meter mounting, terminal connections, and torque settings.

Commissioning Steps

Outlines essential checks for commissioning the meter.

Maintenance and Disposal

Meter Maintenance

States that no maintenance is necessary during the meter's working life.

Disposal and Recycling

Guidelines for disposal and recycling, including LCD handling warnings.

Appendix A: Data Output

IrDA Data Serial Output Format

Describes the format and data structure for IrDA serial output.

Appendix A: Serial Formats

IrDA Serial Word Formats

Illustrates serial word and IR frame data bit structures.

Appendix B: Accuracy Checks

Checking Accuracy via Test LED

Method for comparing LED pulses with a substandard meter's register advance.

Appendix B: Register Accuracy

Checking Accuracy from Register Advances

Using meter display 'Test' values for accuracy checks.

Appendix B: IrDA Readings

Using IrDA Output for Register Advances

Methods for determining register advances using IrDA output.

Comparing IrDA Readings

Comparing IrDA readings with substandard meter or PC calculations.

Appendix C: Software

IrDA Data Software Usage

Introduction and steps for running the Elster Metering System IrDA Software.

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