Satec BFM 136 - General Meter Setup; Basic Meter Setup

Chapter 4 PAS Application Software General Meter Setup
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4.6 General Meter Setup
This section describes how to configure the BFM136 for your particular environment and application using
PAS.
4.6.1 Basic Meter Setup
Before operating your meter, provide the device with basic information about your electrical network.
To enter the setup dialog, select the device site from the list box on the PAS toolbar, and then select
General Setup from the Meter Setup menu.
The following table lists available device configuration options.
Parameter
Options
Default
Description
Basic Configuration
PT Ratio
1.0-6500.0
1.0
The phase potential transformer’s primary to
secondary ratio
Primary current
1-10000 A
50A
The HACS primary current of the submeter’s; for
information only.
Nominal frequency
50, 60 Hz
60Hz
The nominal power frequency
Demand Setup
Block power demand
period
1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 60 min
30
The length of the demand period for power demand
calculations
The number of blocks in
the sliding window
1-15
1
The number of block demand periods to be
averaged for sliding window demands
Volt demand period
0-9000 sec
900 sec
The length of the demand period for volt demand
calculations
Ampere demand period
0-9000 sec
900 sec
The length of the demand period for ampere
demand calculations
Device Options
Power calculation mode
S=f(P, Q) (using
reactive power),
Q=f(S, P) (using
non-active power)
S=f(P, Q)
The method used for calculating reactive and
apparent powers (see “Power Calculation Modes”
below)