Elster A1100 User Manual

A1100
Electronic Polyphase Meter
Operating & Maintenance Instructions
M180 001 1E
7.2005
The company’s policy is one of continuous product improvement and the
right is reserved to modify the specification contained herein without notice

Elster A1100 Specifications

General

Type	Electricity Meter
Model	A1100
Manufacturer	Elster
Display	LCD
Mounting	DIN Rail
Frequency	50Hz
Current	5-100 A
Measurement Principle	Electromechanical
Accuracy Class	Class 1 or Class 2

Summary

Warnings

Compliance with Standards and European Directives

General Description

Current and Voltage Ratings

System Connections

Meter Configurations

Meter Accuracy

Power Flow Insensitive Mode

Test Indicator & Anti-Creep

Security Features

Recordable Security Features

Reverse Energy Flow

Meter Errors

Meter Register and Displays

Liquid Crystal Display

Displayable Data

2 Rate Meter Display

Import/Export Meters Display

Phase Present/Phase Failure

Reverse Run

Display Multiplier (CT Operated Meters)

Communications

IrDA Communications

Details IrDA port functionality, data format, baud rates, and reading devices.

Optional Serial Data Port

Transmitted Data

Pulsing Output

Output Characteristics

Pulsing Output Details

Technical Data

Current and Voltage Ratings

Summarizes current ranges, reference voltages, and operating ranges.

Accuracy Class and Case

Specifies accuracy class, case construction, ingress protection, and EMC directive.

Installation

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Fixing and Connection Details

Commissioning

Figure 1 - Model Code

Figure 3 - Nameplates

Figure 4 - Load Curves (Class 1 Limits)

Figure 5 - Terminal Arrangements

Figure 5A – Terminal Configurations

Figure 7 - Typical Single Rate Import Meter Display

Figure 7A - Typical Two Rate Import Meter Display

Figure 7B - Display Data (LCD Meter)

Appendix A – IrDA Data Formats

Introduction to IrDA Data Formats

IrDA Output Message Format

Describes the format of the serial word, IrDA output, and serial data output.

IrDA Data Bits

IrDA Message Format

IrDA Transmission Table: Status and Billing Data

Appendix B - Checking kWh Registration Accuracy

Checking Meter Accuracy Using the Test LED

Describes how to check accuracy using the meter's test LED.

Comparing LED Pulses with Substandard Meter Register Advance

Steps to compare LED pulses with a substandard meter's register advance.

Comparing LED Pulses with Substandard Meter Pulses

Checking Meter Registration Accuracy from Register Advances

Using the 'Test' values on the meter display

Explains how to use special test displays for accuracy checks.

Using the Register Readings from the IrDA Output

What You Will Need to Receive the IrDA Data

Comparing the IrDA Register Reading Advance with that of a Substandard Meter

Steps for comparing IrDA readings with a substandard meter for accuracy.

Appendix C - IrDA Data Software

Introduction to IrDA Data Software

Introduces the IrDA software for collecting meter data with Laptop or PDA.

Installing the Software

Step-by-step instructions for installing the IrDA software from CD.

Collecting Data Using a Laptop

Instructions for collecting meter data using the software on a laptop.

Registration Data Display

Security Data Display

Text Output Display

Collecting Data Using a PDA

Import/Export Data Collection

Shows how import/export data is collected and displayed on a PDA.

Security Data Collection

Illustrates the collection and display of security data on a PDA.

Status Data Collection

Details the collection and display of status information on a PDA.

Meter ID Data Collection

Errors Data Collection