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GE Multilin PQM User Manual

GE Multilin PQM
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PQM POWER QUALITY METER – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1–1
GE Consumer & Industrial
Multilin
PQM
Power Quality Meter
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Software Revision: 3.6x
Manual P/N: 1665-0003-C
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Manual Order Code: GEK-106296
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Copyright © 2006 GE Multilin
GE Multilin
215 Anderson Avenue, Markham, Ontario
Canada L6E 1B3
Tel: (905) 294-6222 Fax: (905) 201-2098
Internet: http://www.GEmultilin.com
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Table of Contents

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GE Multilin PQM Specifications

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BrandGE
ModelMultilin PQM
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 PQM Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for current inputs, voltage inputs, and sampling modes.

2.2 Electrical

2.2.1 External Connections

Details the signal wiring and terminal connections for CTs, VTs, control power, and relays.

2.2.9 RS485 Serial Ports

Describes the three serial ports (COM1, COM2 RS485, COM3 RS232) for communication.

Chapter 3: Operation

3.3.9 Setpoint Access Security

Explains the software security features to prevent unauthorized setpoint changes.

Chapter 4: Programming

4.2.3 Setpoint Access

Manages setpoint access permissions, including codes, timers, and software/hardware controls.

4.2.4 RS485/RS232 Serial Ports

Configures Modbus communication addresses, baud rates, and parity for serial ports.

4.2.7 Calculation Parameters

Configures calculation methods for metering quantities and demand, including fundamental extraction.

4.2.10 Trace Memory

Configures trace memory to trigger on various conditions for recording voltage and current data.

4.3 S2 System Setup

Configures system parameters including current/voltage, analog I/O, switch inputs, and pulse outputs.

4.3.1 Current/Voltage Configuration

Configures CT wiring, primary ratings, neutral sensing, VT wiring, and system voltage/frequency.

4.3.4 Switch Inputs

Configures switch inputs for functions like alarms, pulse counting, setpoint access, and analog output multiplexing.

4.4.2 Alarm Relay

Configures the Alarm Relay operation (failsafe/non-failsafe) and activation (latched/unlatched).

4.5 S4 Alarms/Control

Configures alarms and control functions for current, voltage, harmonic distortion, frequency, power, and demand.

4.5.1 Current/Voltage Alarms

Configures alarms for phase/neutral undercurrent, overcurrent, undervoltage, and overvoltage conditions.

4.5.2 Total Harmonic Distortion

Configures alarms for average current and voltage THD levels and delays.

4.5.3 Frequency

Configures alarms for underfrequency and overfrequency conditions, including detection and delay settings.

4.5.4 Power Alarms

Configures alarms for positive/negative real and reactive power, and base units for power alarms.

4.5.5 Power Factor

Configures alarms for leading and lagging power factor conditions with pickup, dropout, and delay settings.

4.5.6 Demand Alarms

Configures alarms for phase/neutral current demand, and real, reactive, apparent power demand.

4.6 S5 Testing

Provides procedures for testing output relays, LEDs, and simulating various input/output signals.

4.6.1 Test Output Relays & LEDs

Manually tests the operation of output relays and status indicators via keypad or serial port.

4.6.2 Current/Voltage Simulation

Forces simulated currents and voltages to verify relay functions and test system behavior.

Chapter 5: Monitoring

5.2 A1 Metering

Displays metering data for current, voltage, power, energy, demand, frequency, and pulse inputs.

5.2.1 Current

Displays phase and neutral current, average current, and current unbalance with min/max values.

5.2.2 Voltage

Displays phase and line voltages, average voltage, and voltage unbalance with min/max values.

5.2.4 Power

Displays three-phase and individual phase real, reactive, apparent power, and power factor values.

5.3.1 Alarms

Lists various alarm conditions detected by the PQM, such as undercurrent, overvoltage, and communication failures.

5.4 A3 Power Analysis

Provides power quality analysis including crest factor, THD, data logger, and event recorder information.

5.4.1 Power Quality

Displays crest factor and THDF values for current and voltage, indicating load linearity and harmonic impact.

5.4.2 Total Harmonic Distortion

Displays calculated total harmonic distortion for current and voltage inputs.

Chapter 6: Software

6.1.2 Hardware Configuration

Explains PQM communication setup using RS232 front port or rear RS485 ports.

6.2.3 Configuring EnerVista PQM Setup Communications

Details how to configure communication settings like slave address, baud rate, parity, and startup mode.

6.4 Upgrading Firmware

Outlines the procedures for upgrading the PQM firmware using the latest files from GE Multilin.

6.4.1 Description

Outlines the procedures for upgrading the PQM firmware using the latest files from GE Multilin.

6.4.3 Loading New Firmware into the PQM

Details the process of uploading new firmware, noting display differences between VFD and LCD.

6.5 Using EnerVista PQM Setup

Provides guidance on using the EnerVista PQM Setup software for configuration and monitoring tasks.

6.5.1 Entering Setpoints

Illustrates entering setpoints using the System Setup page, including non-numeric and numeric entries.

6.6 Power Analysis

Covers power analysis features including waveform capture, harmonic analysis, trace memory, and data logger.

6.6.1 Waveform Capture

Describes capturing and displaying voltage and current waveforms for troubleshooting and analysis.

6.6.2 Harmonic Analysis

Explains performing harmonic analysis on current/voltage inputs to identify harmonic spectrum details.

6.6.3 Trace Memory

Details the trace memory feature for triggering and recording various conditions related to voltage and current data.

6.6.4 Data Logger

Explains how the data logger feature allows continuous recording of specified parameters at a defined rate.

Chapter 7: Modbus Communications

7.1.1 Modbus Protocol

Explains the Modbus RTU protocol, master/slave configuration, and supported functions.

7.2 Modbus Functions

Lists and describes the Modbus function codes supported by the PQM for data communication.

7.2.2 Function Codes 03/04 – Read Setpoints/Actual Values

Explains Modbus function codes 03/04 for reading setpoints and actual values from holding and input registers.

7.2.3 Function Code 05 - Execute Operation

Details Modbus function code 05 for executing specific command operations on the PQM.

7.2.4 Function Code 05 – Broadcast Command

Explains Modbus function code 05 for broadcast commands, like clearing demand data on multiple PQMs.

7.2.5 Function Code 06 – Store Single Setpoint

Details Modbus function code 06 for storing a single setpoint value into the PQM memory.

7.2.6 Function Code 07 – Read Device Status

Explains Modbus function code 07 for quickly reading the status of a selected device.

7.2.8 Function Code 16 – Store Multiple Setpoints

Details Modbus function code 16 for storing multiple setpoints into the PQM memory simultaneously.

7.2.9 Function Code 16 - Performing Commands

Explains using function code 16 to perform commands, requiring a sequence of register writes.

7.2.10 Function Code 16 - Broadcast Command

Describes using function code 16 for broadcast commands, such as synchronizing clocks across devices.

7.3 Modbus Memory Map

Provides information on the Modbus memory map structure, register addresses, and data types.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 6 of 55)

Details register addresses for current measurements, including phase, neutral, average, and unbalance values.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 8 of 55)

Lists register addresses for voltage measurements, including phase, line, average, and unbalance values.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 11 of 55)

Lists register addresses for power measurements (kW, kvar, kVA, PF) for three-phase and individual phases.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 21 of 55)

Lists register addresses for harmonic distortion (THD) for current and voltage.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 38 of 55)

Lists register addresses for current/voltage alarm settings, including relay, level, and delay for various conditions.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 42 of 55)

Details register addresses for switch input configuration, including names, functions, activation, and time delay.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 46 of 55)

Lists register addresses for current/voltage alarms, including thresholds, delays, and phase requirements.

7.3.3 PQM Memory Map (Sheet 47 of 55)

Details register addresses for harmonic distortion and frequency alarms, including relay, level, and delay settings.

Chapter 8: DNP Communications

8.1.2 Implementation Table

Lists all objects recognized by the PQM and returned in responses, including request/response function codes.

8.1.7 Point List For Analog Input/Output Change (Sheet 1 of 9)

Lists analog input/output points, Mobus register, description, unit/value, deadband, format code, and event class.

Chapter 9: Commissioning

S1 PQM SETUP

Lists setpoints for preferences, setpoint access, communication ports, and DNP configuration.

S2 SYSTEM SETUP continued

Lists setpoints for analog outputs, analog input, and switch input configurations.

S4 ALARMS/CONTROL continued

Lists setpoints for power alarms, power factor alarms, and demand alarms.

S5 TESTING

Lists setpoints for testing relays and LEDs, and simulating current/voltage, analog outputs, analog inputs, and switch inputs.

Appendix A: Application Notes

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