GE PQM II - User Manual

Digital Energy
Multilin
PQMII Power Quality Meter
Instruction Manual
Software Revision: 2.2x
Manual P/N: 1601-0118-AD
Manual Order Code: GEK-106435M
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GE PQM II Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	PQM II
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

1.2 Standard Features

1.2.1 Metering

Describes true RMS monitoring of electrical parameters like voltage, current, power, and frequency.

1.2.2 Alarms

Explains configurable alarm conditions for various measured quantities like overcurrent, unbalance, and frequency.

1.2.3 Communications

Details RS485 and RS232 ports for system integration, data monitoring, and troubleshooting.

1.3 Optional Features

1.3.1 Transducer Input;Outputs

Describes analog outputs for PLC interface and an analog input for transducer data.

1.3.2 Control Option

Details additional output relays and switch inputs for flexible control applications.

1.3.3 Power Analysis Option

Covers harmonic analysis for power quality review and problem correction.

1.6 Specifications

1.6.1 Inputs;Outputs

Details specifications for current, voltage, switch, analog, and pulse inputs/outputs.

1.6.2 Trace Memory Trigger

Specifies parameters for triggering trace memory recording based on over/undervoltage levels.

1.6.4 Output Relays

Provides specifications for the MAKE/CARRY and BREAK ratings of output relays.

1.6.5 Metering

Details accuracy and range specifications for various measured metering values.

1.6.7 System

Specifies system parameters including communications, baud rate, protocols, and clock accuracy.

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Physical Configuration

Provides physical dimensions and required cutout dimensions for panel mounting the PQMII.

2.2 Electrical Configuration

2.2.1 External Connections

Details external connections for VT/Control Power, CTs, and Signal wiring to PQMII terminals.

2.2.2 Wiring Diagrams

Illustrates typical wiring diagrams for various system configurations like 4-wire wye and 3-wire delta.

2.2.4 Control Power

Explains the requirements and connection of control power to the PQMII unit.

2.2.5 VT Inputs

Details PQMII voltage input specifications and requirements for direct or VT-supplied connections.

2.2.6 CT Inputs

Specifies PQMII current transformer input requirements, including secondary ratings and polarity.

2.2.7 Output Relays

Describes the PQMII's alarm and auxiliary output relays, their contacts, and ratings.

2.2.8 Switch Inputs (Optional)

Details the four programmable switch inputs and their internal circuitry.

2.2.9 Analog Outputs (Optional)

Covers the four analog outputs, their configuration for 4-20mA or 0-1mA, and multiplexing.

2.2.10 Analog Input (Optional)

Describes the analog input for current signals and its connection to PQMII terminals.

2.2.11 RS485 Serial Ports

Explains the functionality and connection of COM1 and COM2 RS485 serial ports.

2.2.12 RS232 Front Panel Port

Details the front panel RS232 port for programming the PQMII with a PC.

Chapter 4: Software

4.1.3 Installing the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software

Provides minimum system requirements and step-by-step instructions for installing the setup software.

4.2 Configuring Serial Communications

Details the procedure for configuring serial communications between the PQMII and a PC using the setup software.

4.3 Upgrading Firmware

Explains how to upgrade PQMII firmware, mentioning availability on the GE Multilin website.

4.4 Using the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software

Illustrates entering setpoints using the setup software's GUI, including numeric and dropdown selections.

4.5 Power Analysis

Covers harmonic analysis for power quality issues caused by non-linear loads.

4.5.3 Trace Memory

Details the trace memory feature for recording various conditions and parameters.

4.5.4 Data Logger

Explains the data logger feature for continuously logging specified parameters at a defined rate.

4.5.5 Voltage Disturbance Recorder

Describes the voltage disturbance recorder for monitoring and recording sag and swell events.

Chapter 5: Setpoints

5.1 Introduction

Details methods for programming setpoints via front panel, RS485, RS232, or SCADA systems.

5.2.3 Setpoint Access

5.2.4 Serial Ports

Details configuration for COM1 RS485, COM2 RS485, and front panel RS232 serial ports.

5.2.5 DNP 3.0 Configuration

5.2.7 Calculation Parameters

5.2.8 Clear Data

5.2.9 Event Recorder

5.2.10 Trace Memory

5.3 S2 System Setup

Details PQMII configuration for phase CT wiring, primary ratings, and VT wiring.

5.3.2 Analog Outputs

Explains configuring analog outputs for 4-20mA or 0-1mA and assigning parameters to MAIN/ALT.

5.3.3 Analog Input

Details configuration for analog input, including names, units, values, and relay assignments.

5.3.4 Switch Inputs

5.3.5 Pulse Output

5.3.6 Pulse Input

5.3.8 Voltage Disturbance

5.4.2 Alarm Relay

5.4.3 Auxiliary Relays

5.5 S4 Alarms;Control

Details setpoints for phase/neutral undercurrent, overcurrent, and undervoltage alarms.

5.5.2 Harmonic Distortion

5.5.3 Frequency

5.5.4 Power Alarms

5.5.5 Power Factor

5.5.6 Demand Alarms

5.5.7 Pulse Input

5.6 S5 Testing

5.6.2 Current;Voltage

5.6.3 Analog Outputs

5.6.4 Analog Input

5.6.5 Switch Inputs

Chapter 6: Monitoring

6.2 A1 Metering

Displays phase and neutral currents, averages, unbalance, and min/max values.

6.2.2 Voltage Metering

Displays phase and line voltages, averages, unbalance, and min/max values.

6.2.4 Power Metering

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

6.2.5 Energy Metering

6.2.6 Demand Metering

6.2.7 Frequency Metering

6.2.8 Pulse Input Counters

6.2.9 Analog Input

6.3 A2 Status

6.4 A3 Power Analysis

6.4.2 THD

6.4.4 Event Recorder

6.4.5 Voltage Disturbance

Chapter 7: Applications

7.1.2 Access to Event Recorder Information

7.2 Interfacing Using Hyperterminal

7.4 Triggered Trace Memory

7.5 Pulse Output

7.6.3 Accessing Data Log Information

7.6.5 Data Log Parameters

7.8 Pulse Input Application

7.8.2 PQMII Pulse Input(s) with a Pulse Initiator using KYZ Terminals

7.9 Pulse Totalizer Application

7.9.2 Totalizing Energy from Multiple Metering Locations

Appendix A

A.1.2 Setpoints

A.1.4 Conditions Required to Energize a STEP