Emlite Electric Gprs Meter

EMOP t
3 Phase Meter – Model EMP1
Basic Meter Versions (without communications)
User Manual
V1.0
EM-Lite Ltd
1 Steven Way, Peterborough, PE1 5EL, UK
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 4
Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 4
Target Group .................................................................................................................... 4
Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 5
Intended Use and Installation .......................................................................................... 5
Safety Regulations ........................................................................................................... 5
Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 5
Meter Overview .................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Rating and General Description............................................................................ 7
Meter Ratings ................................................................................................................... 7
Terminal configuration ...................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Main meter connections ............................................................................................... 8
4.2.2 Pulsed outputs ............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.3 Auxiliary relay............................................................................................................... 9
Meter testing .................................................................................................................... 9
Meter installation ................................................................................................................ 10
Terminal covers and sealing .......................................................................................... 10
5.1.1 Finger guard............................................................................................................... 11
Measured Quantities .......................................................................................................... 12
Measured Quantities ...................................................................................................... 12
6.1.1 Accuracy .................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.2 Metrology Indicator operation .................................................................................... 12
6.1.3 Test Modes ................................................................................................................ 12
Total energy registers .................................................................................................... 14
6.2.1 Measuring Modes ...................................................................................................... 14
Energy registers per quantity ......................................................................................... 15
6.3.1 Total energy per phase .............................................................................................. 15
6.3.2 Total energy per quadrant ......................................................................................... 15
6.3.3 Time-of-Use Registers ............................................................................................... 16
Power ............................................................................................................................. 16
Power Quality ..................................................................................................................... 17
Functional ........................................................................................................................... 18
Display operation ........................................................................................................... 18
8.1.1 Energy direction indicator .......................................................................................... 18
8.1.2 Phase supply indicators ............................................................................................. 18
8.1.3 Display list configuration and display advance .......................................................... 18
8.1.4 Display resolution ...................................................................................................... 19
8.1.5 Backlight operation .................................................................................................... 19
8.1.6 Displayed items.......................................................................................................... 19
8.1.7 User configurable message ....................................................................................... 22
Pulsed output operation ................................................................................................. 23
Time-of-use .................................................................................................................... 24
8.3.1 Rate registers............................................................................................................. 24
8.3.2 Time switches ............................................................................................................ 24
8.3.3 Seasonal Switching ................................................................................................... 26
Clock .............................................................................................................................. 27
8.4.1 Mains locked clock ..................................................................................................... 27
8.4.2 Daylight saving........................................................................................................... 27
Decommissioning and disposal of meters .......................................................................... 29
Materials ......................................................................................................................... 29
Component disposal ...................................................................................................... 29
Dimensions ......................................................................................................................... 30
Short terminal cover ....................................................................................................... 30
Extended terminal cover ................................................................................................ 31

Introduction
Introduction
This manual applies specifically to the non-communicating versions of the EM-Lite 3 phase meter, model type
EMP1.
Purpose
This manual provides the necessary information required to operate the meter when used for its intended purpose:
• Construction, characteristics and functionality.

• Information about possible dangers, their consequences and measures on how to prevent them.
• Detailed description of the tasks to be performed during the life-cycle of the meter (configuration,
installation, commissioning, operation and any maintenance).
Target Group
This manual is aimed at technically qualified electricians and personnel of meter operator companies for
installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning and disposal of the meters.

Warnings
Warnings
Intended Use and Installation
Meters are intended for installation in a in a class E2 electromagnetic environment and Class M1 Mechanical
Environment, where shock and vibrations are of low significance, as per 2004/22/EC Directive. For this purpose
they are either installed directly onto the distribution companies supply tails as a billing meter or fitted beyond the
billing meter as a sub-meter of independent circuits. Meters must be installed in an indoor position either within a
residential environment or in an external meter cabinet.
Meters must be fitted by qualified personnel and should be used in accordance with the technical specifications
provided here and within associated data sheets. Meters must be installed away from sources of electromagnetic
interference.
Meters have no user serviceable parts and must be returned to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance.
Meters must not be installed or used outside of the operation detailed within this manual. Applications of these
meters outside of those described are considered as non-intended use.
Meters are classified as Cat III devices according to EN61010-1 2001
Safety Regulations
Warning - The following safety regulations must be observed at all times. Failure to observe
precautions could result in severe physical injury or death:
• This equipment may contain a disconnection switch for interruption of supply. The switch does not provide supply
isolation. Means of isolation from the supply must be provided as part of the building installation. Do not work on
the equipment unless the supply is isolated. If isolation is made by removal of fuses or other cut-outs, the
removed devices must be kept secure from replacement whilst work is performed. If isolation is provided by a
switch, the switch shall conform to the requirements of IEC 947-1 and IEC 947-3 or equivalent.
• Overcurrent protection is not provided by the equipment and must be provided as part of the building installation.
The maximum overcurrent device rating is 100 Amp at 415 Volts, conforming to the requirements of BS1361, or
equivalent.
• Only suitably trained and qualified personnel shall be allowed to work on the equipment. Local safety standards
shall be observed and shall take precedence over these regulations in points of conflict.
• The meters must be held securely during installation. They can cause injuries if dropped.
• Meters that have fallen must not be installed. Even if no damage is apparent, meters must be returned to the
manufacturer for testing. Internal damage can result in functional disorders or short-circuits.
• The meters must only be cleaned whilst disconnected with a dry cloth without solvent and on no account be
cleaned with running water or with high-pressure devices. Penetrating water can cause internal short-circuit.
• A terminal cover protects inadvertent exposure to the meter tail connections. The terminal cover must be fitted
prior to energising the electrical supply.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the meter asset owner to ensure that all persons engaged on meter related work:
• Have read and understood the relevant sections of the user manual.
• Are sufficiently qualified for the work to be performed.
• Strictly observe the safety regulations (according to section 2.2) and the operating information in the individual
chapters.
In particular, the owner of the meter bears responsibility for the protection of persons, prevention of material
damage and the training of personnel.

Meter Overview
Meter Overview
This manual covers three models of the EM-Lite EMP1 Three Phase meter range -
EMP1.az Basic single rate meter version, no outputs
EMP1.av Basic single rate meter version including a single pulsed output
Multi-rate version with time of use functionality, two pulsed outputs and auxiliary
EMP1.at
relay for control of off peak circuits
All models covered in this manual are direct connected and capable of 100A per phase current carrying capacity.
The models are not fitted with a supply disconnection switch.

Electrical Rating and General Description

Meter Ratings
Voltage
Operating Voltage 230/400V
Operating voltage range 184V to 276V
Maximum operating
276V
voltage
Frequency 50 Hz with an operating variation of ± 2%
Network system Three phase, four wire supply
Current
Reference Current Optional reference currents (Iref) of 5, 10 and 20 A
Starting current Set automatically according to reference current
Max. Current Rated maximum current (Imax) 100A per phase.
Accuracy
Active energy Class B according to BS EN 50470-3
Reactive energy Class 2 according to BS EN 62053-23
Environmental
Operating temperature Operating temperature range -25 °C to +55°C, non-condensing humidity.
Ingress Protection Protected against dust and water ingress to IP54 according to EN 60529
Protection Class Protection class II according to BS EN 50470
Overload protection
Voltage Overload Capable of withstanding a phase to neutral over-voltage of 415V continuously
Capable of passing 145% of its maximum current rating in each line circuit
Current Overload
without undue overheating or damage.
Clock (EMP1.at only)
Type Mains frequency locked with battery backed crystal cock
Within ±0.5 seconds/day at 23°C

Accuracy Accuracy deviation due to temperature variation from the reference:
No more than ±0.15 seconds/per day for each 1°C.

Terminal configuration
4.2.1 Main meter connections

The terminal layout and lower meter fixings conform to the basic requirements of DIN 43857, excluding terminal
spacing.
Main meter terminals are constructed from solid brass and provide an 8.2 mm diameter cable entry allowing meter
tails of 25mm2 cross sectional area to be fitted. Two steel slotted M6 terminal screws are provided in each terminal
for cable fixing (optionally, brass screws may be requested).
Terminal numbering
All meter terminals are numbered to aid identification as follows:
Main supply terminals are numbered 1, 3 (L1) 4, 6 (L2) 7, 9 (L3) 10 and 12 (N).
A set of test terminals are included, numbered 2, 5, 8 and 11.
Output terminals are numbered according to output type, see wiring diagrams.
Wiring Diagrams
Meter
Test
Switch
EMP1.az
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
L1
L2
L3
N
SUPPLY LOAD
Meter
Test
Switch
EMP1.av + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 + -
20 21
L1
L2
L3
N
SUPPLY LOAD
Meter
Test
Switch 2A
EMP1.at + - + -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 + - + -
50 51
20 21 22 23
L1
L2
L3
N
SUPPLY LOAD

4.2.2 Pulsed outputs

Pulsed outputs are available on the EMP1.av and EMP1.at versions of the meter. The outputs may be used to
feed pulsed energy information into a building management system or similar.
The outputs are electrically isolated transistor type. The outputs conform to class A, IEC 62053-31. The polarity of
each output must be observed when connecting equipment.
Maximum voltage 27Vdc
Maximum current 27mA
4.2.3 Auxiliary relay
The EMP1.at meter supports an auxiliary relay for the control off-peak loads. The relay is controlled by the internal
time-of-use program.
The auxiliary relay is a normally open, single pole, voltage free contact.
The relay screw terminals allowing connection of up to 4mm2 cable.
Relay is nominally rated at 230Vac, 2A max.
Meter testing
The reference voltage applied to each metering element may be separated from the current circuit for testing
purposes.
A voltage test signal for each metering element may be applied to the test terminals 2 (L1), 5 (L2) and 8 (L3). An
additional terminal, 11 is provided for neutral connection.
To isolate the voltage signals from the current circuits a single switch actuator is provided in the terminal block.
The switch action isolates all three test terminals from their associated current circuits in one operation.
The switch is moved using a suitable flat bladed screwdriver. The positions are shown in figure 2.
Meter test position (current and voltage circuits

isolated)
Normal operating position
Figure 2 - Meter test switch position
NOTE: The meter test switch must be returned to the normal operating position after testing.

Meter installation
Meter installation
The meter is fitted using a hanging bracket situated uppermost on the rear side of the meter and two lower
mounting screw points situated either side of the terminal block.
Hanging bracket
Lower mounting
points
Figure 3 – Meter fixing points
When installing the meter, it should initially be hung from the rear hanging bracket using a suitable round headed
screw. The screw depth should be adjusted so that the head fits snugly under the hanging point and the meter is
held firmly against the meter board/wall. The meter should be mounted vertically and further secured using
suitable screws into the two fixing points under the terminal cover.
Terminal covers and sealing

A choice of terminal covers are available, short cover and extended cover.
The short cover prevents access to the terminal block only, cables entries are exposed.
Figure 4 – Short Cover

Meter installation
The extended cover fits over the terminal block and extends 50mm past the cable entry face. The cover may be
used to conceal cables entering the meter. A number of breakouts are fitted in the lower edge of the cover, these
may be removed with snippers as required.
Figure 5 – Extended Cover
Once fitted, both terminal cover types should be sealed to prevent removal. The fixing screws carry a seal fixing
hole allowing a Bowden cable and crimped ferrule seal type to be fitted.
5.1.1 Finger guard

As an additional option a finger guard may be installed over the terminal block. The finger guard allows the
terminal cover to be removed while preventing access to the main meter terminals and may be used for safe
access to the low voltage outputs such as the pulsed output terminals.
Figure 6 – Finger guard installation
The finger guard should be sealed using the centre fixing by Bowden cable and crimped ferrule.

Measured Quantities
Measured Quantities
Measured Quantities 90°
The meter measures Active (P) and Reactive (Q) energy over P- P+
Reactive Active Export Active Import
four quadrants. Apparent energy (S) is calculated from these Import
values. Individual phase voltages, currents and quality of supply Q2 Q1
values are also measured. S Voltage
Q
Q+ (reactive
power)
The overall energy direction is indicated on the display via an
energy direction indicator showing the quadrant of the energy P
180° 0° Current
flow. (active power)
Energy is recorded in separate registers for each phase and Q-

per quadrant. Depending on the meter version, energy may Q3 Q4
also be recorded across set time periods (time-of-use).
Registers may be read though the meter’s optical data port or Reactive
Export
via the display. 270°
6.1.1 Accuracy
For Active energy (kWh), the meter meets the accuracy requirements of class B as defined in BS EN 505470. The
meter is approved in accordance to the Metering Instruments Directive (MID).
For Reactive energy (kvarh), the meter meets class 2 as defined in IEC 62053-23.
6.1.2 Metrology Indicator operation

Two separate visible red LED’s pulse to indicate energy registration. The LED’s indicate as follows:
Active energy (upper LED) - pulses at 1000 impulses/kWh (1Wh/pulse).

Reactive energy (lower LED) - pulses at 1000 impulses/kvarh (1Wh/varh).
Pulse on time is 10ms.
The energy indicated by the metrology LED’s is the result of the energy registered across all three phases
according to the Measuring Mode.
When no energy is recorded or the recorded energy is of a very low value the meter will enter an anti-creep mode.
While in anti-creep mode the metrology indicators are continuously lit and no energy is recorded in the energy
registers. An anti-creep threshold value is factory set according to the reference current rating of the meter. The
meter will exit anti-creep mode when 1 Wh of energy is recorded.
6.1.3 Test Modes

Metrology indication
A set of test modes are available to change the operation of the test Indicators. The test mode is set via the optical
port.
When set into a test mode, the operation is automatically cancelled when the supply voltage is removed. The
meter reverts to normal operation when the supply voltage is reconnected.
The following test modes may be set by programming the associated test key:

Measured Quantities
Test Key Upper indicator Lower indicator
1 L1 active energy Pulses for active energy registered on L1 element only off
4 L1 reactive energy Pulses for reactive energy registered on L1 element only off
Pulses for total active energy summated on L1, L2 and L3
7 Total active energy off
elements.
Pulses for total reactive energy summated on L1, L2 and L3
8 Total reactive energy off
elements.
Pulses for total reactive
Revert to normal Pulses for total active energy summated on L1, L2 and L3
9 energy summated on L1,
operation elements.
L2 and L3 elements.
3 decimal place display mode
The meter may be programmed to temporarily show energy registration to 3 decimal places (Wh resolution).
The following test displays may be set by programming the associated test key:
Test Key Display

Overrides display list and shows Total Active Import Display to 3 decimal places (Wh
1 Active energy import
resolution)
Overrides display list and shows Total Active Export Display to 3 decimal places (Wh
2 Active energy export
resolution)
Overrides display list and shows Total Reactive Import Display to 3 decimal places (varh
3 Reactive energy import
resolution)
Overrides display list and shows Total Reactive Export Display to 3 decimal places (varh
4 Reactive energy import
resolution)
Revert to normal
5 Reverts to configured display list
operation
When the meter is in a 3dp test mode the most significant digit of the register is not shown.
When the supply voltage is removed the test operation is cancelled, the meter reverts to normal operation when
the supply voltage is reconnected.

Measured Quantities
Total energy registers

The meter records and stores the following total energy registers:
Energy type Registers Unit

Total active import energy Internal storage to 1 Wh.
Active energy Displayed with leading zeros to
Total active export energy 999999 kWh
Total reactive import energy Internal storage to 1 varh.
Reactive energy Displayed with leading zeros to
Total reactive export energy 999999 kvarh
Total apparent import energy Internal storage to 1 Vah.
Apparent energy Displayed with leading zeros to
Total apparent export energy 999999 kVAh
Rollover of an energy register to zero occurs when the register increments past its maximum value.
Total registers are summated from the energy measured in each of the 3 phases according to the configured
measuring mode
6.2.1 Measuring Modes

The meter operates in one of three measuring modes, defining how the total energy registers are calculated from
the energy recorded per phase.
The measuring mode is configured as a factory setting. As a default, a meter will be programmed to the Vector
Summation mode otherwise requested.
The measuring mode are described in the following sections.
Measuring mode 1: Vector Summation

This mode simulates the operation of a Ferraris disk meter and assumes one or more of the phases are capable of
reverse running e.g. due to local generation.
The total import or export registers are advanced by the vector addition of the energy in the three phases. When
the vector sum of the three vectors L1, L2 and L3 is positive the energy is added to the import energy register. If
the vector sum of the three phases is negative the energy is added to the export register. Only one of the import or
export total registers will therefore advance at any time.
Measuring mode 2: Magnitude summation

Mode 2 advances the total registers according to the sign of each phase’s energy value. Phases recording positive
(import) energy are summed and added to the total import register.
Phases with negative signs (export) are also summed and added to the total export register.
Both import and export total registers may advance at any one time and assumes the reverse running is capable
due to local generation. The metrology LED will only indicate import energy.
Measuring Mode 3: Unidirectional

This mode may be used to detect and deter energy fraud (fraud attempts to turn meter backwards) where no
export energy is possible. The export register may be used to determine the amount of fraud attempted.
Mode 3 adds all energy into the total import register irrespective of the energy sign. Phases with positive signs are
added to import register, phases with negative signs are also added to the import register. Phases with –signs are
independently added into the export register.

Measured Quantities
Energy registers per quantity

The meter stores the following additional energy registers.
Registers are stored internally to 9 digits for Wh and varh (to 999999.999 kWh, kvarh). Rollover to zero occurs
when the register increments past this value.
6.3.1 Total energy per phase

Active import energy, phase L1
Active energy, import Active import energy, phase L2
Active import energy, phase L3 Internal storage to 1 Wh
Active export energy, phase L1 Displayed with leading zeros
in kWh units
Active energy, export Active export energy, phase L2
Active export energy, phase L3
Reactive import energy, phase L1
Reactive energy, import Reactive import energy, phase L2
Reactive import energy, phase L3 Internal storage to 1 varh
Reactive export energy, phase L1 Displayed with leading zeros
in kvarh units
Reactive energy, export Reactive export energy, phase L2
Reactive export energy, phase L3
6.3.2 Total energy per quadrant

L1 Active energy, Quadrant 1
L2 Active energy, Quadrant 2 Internal storage to 1 Wh
Active energy
L2 Active energy, Quadrant 3 (not a displayed value)
L1 Reactive energy, Quadrant 1
L2 Reactive energy, Quadrant 2 Internal storage to 1 varh
Reactive energy
L2 Reactive energy, Quadrant 3 (not a displayed value)

Measured Quantities
6.3.3 Time-of-Use Registers

EMP1.at model version only. The meter records and stores active and reactive energy across set time periods.

Rate 1 Active import energy
Rated active import energy
Rate 8 Active import energy Internal storage to 1 Wh
Displayed with leading zeros
Rate 1 Active export energy
in kWh units
Rated active export energy
Rate 1 Reactive import energy
Rated reactive import energy
Rate 8 Reactive import energy Internal storage to 1 varh
Displayed with leading zeros
Rate 1 Reactive export energy
in kvarh units
Rated reactive export energy
Power
Parameter Registers Unit
System active import power
Active import power, phase L1
Active import power, phase L2
Active power Active import power, phase L3 Internal storage as W
(instantaneous value) System active export power Displayed in kW units
Active export power phase L1
Values are averaged and refreshed every one second.
System active power is the summation of the power values in the 3 phases.

Power Quality
Power Quality
The following power qualities are measured.
Item Register objects Unit

Voltage, phase L1
Voltage
Internal recording to 0.1V
(instantaneous value, Voltage, phase L2
Displayed to xxx.x V
phase to neutral)
Voltage, phase L3
Current phase L1
Current Internal recording to 0.1A
Current phase L2
(instantaneous value) Displayed to xxx.x A
Current phase L3
Internal recording to 0.1Hz
Frequency Network frequency
Displayed to xx.x Hz
All values are recorded into separate registers and may be read through the optical port.
Values are averaged and refreshed every one second.
RMS voltage is measured phase to neutral.

Functional
Functional
Display operation
8.1.1 Energy direction indicator

An energy direction indicator provides an instantaneous indication of the direction of the energy measured by the
meter. The indicator shows the direction of energy as a summation across the three phases. When current is
flowing, the indicator shows the resulting quadrant, see Measured Quantities section.
Energy direction Indicator

+Q
Quadrant 1 (active import, reactive import) +P
+Q
Quadrant 2 (active export, reactive import) -P
Quadrant 3 (active export, reactive export) -P

-Q
Quadrant 4 (active import, reactive export) +P

-Q
No current flowing (or in anti-creep)
8.1.2 Phase supply indicators

Phase indicators are shown when a supply voltage (above 100V) is connected to the corresponding phase. When
all phases are below 100V the meter remains in a low power mode and displays ‘Lo’. If one or more phases are
above 100V but a phase is supplied with voltage below this value the indicator is not shown for that phase,
denoting a phase outage.
Phase Indicator
Supply voltage supplied to L1 L1
8.1.3 Display list configuration and display advance
All meter versions may be configured with display list which may be manually our automatically cycled depending
on the meter version. The EMP1.at meter is fitted with a push button to allow the user to manually cycle through
the display list. The EMP1.az and .av versions are not fitted with a push button. Meter versions without push
button are typically configured without a display list and only the Total Import energy display shown.
Push button advance

Two display cycles are available in the meter, a normal (consumer) display cycle and an extended (engineering)
display cycle. Each display list holds references for up to 32 displays and defines the content and the sequence of
each display cycle.

Functional
The first position in the normal display cycle defines the normal operating display (shown when no push button
advances have been made). The normal display cycle is advanced by a short press of the display cycle button or
may be set to auto-cycle, advancing automatically.
The extended display is gained by a long press (3 seconds) of the display button. Once selected, the extended
cycle is advanced by further short presses of the display cycle button. The meter returns to the normal operating
display either by a further long press or a display timeout.
Upon reaching the end of either display list the ‘Display End’ message is shown. The meter will return to the
beginning of the list.
If there are no button presses for 30 seconds a display timeout will occur and the display will return to the normal
operating display
Auto-cycling display
An auto-cycling feature automatically advances through the normal display cycle with a set time period between
each advance. The duration before advancing is configurable, between 1 and 30 seconds. When the display is
configured to auto-cycle only the display list is shown, the ‘End’ message is omitted at the end of the cycle.
The auto-cycling feature may also be used in conjunction with a push button (if fitted). A short press of the display
button during auto-cycling will advance the cycle one position; a long press will enter the extended display cycle.
When entering the extended cycle, the extended display list will be auto cycled at the set duration until the final
display is shown, after this the ‘End’ message is shown and the display returns to the normal operating display.
While in the extended display, a short press of the display button will advance the cycle one position.
A value of 0 set into the auto-cycling time value disables the auto-cycling function and push button cycling is used.
8.1.4 Display resolution

For normal operation, the energy registers may be configured to one of the following resolutions:
a) 6 whole numbers + 2 decimal places;

b) 6 whole numbers + 1 decimal place; or
c) 6 whole numbers only.
The meter may be configured to 3 decimal places by special test key - for testing purposes only.
8.1.5 Backlight operation

The EMP1.at meter version is fitted with a display backlight.
The backlight may be configured to operate according in one of the following modes:
a) Automatic - When the display button is pressed the backlight illuminates. The display will advance one position
on the button press as normal. The backlight remains on between 1-30 seconds (configurable) after the last button
press;
b) Always on (backlight time set to 255); or
c) Always off (backlight time set to 0).
8.1.6 Displayed items

A description and the format of all available display types is provided in this section.
Instantaneous values are updated every second, energy registers are updated as the energy value changes by the
least significant digit displayed.

Functional
Energy register display formats
Total active import

Register shown to 6 whole numbers with leading
zeros.
Decimal places as configured
Total active export

zeros.
Active import per phase

Separate displays for L1, L2, L3 values.
zeros.
Decimal places as configured.
Active export per phase

zeros.
Total reactive import

zeros.
Total reactive export

zeros.
Reactive import per phase

Separate displays for L1, L2, L3.
zeros.
Reactive export per phase

Separate displays for L1, L2, L3 values
Register shown to 6 whole numbers with leading zeros
Time-of-use rate
Separate rate registers for eight TOU rates are
configurable into the display cycle.
zeros.
When the rate is active, an additional asterisk is shown

against the rate identifier.

Functional
Active rate display

The active rate display can be configured as the
default display. The register shows the active TOU rate
and the register value for the rate. An asterisk is not
shown.
Power quality displays
Voltage per phase

Separate displays for L1, L2 and L3 values.
Voltage displayed to 1 decimal place.
No leading zeros.
Current per phase

Separate displays for L1, L2 and L3 values.
Current displayed to 1 decimal place.
No leading zeros.
Frequency
Network frequency value.
Frequency displayed to 1 decimal place.
No leading zeros.
Power
Overall active power

Power shown to 2 decimal places.
Import/export indicator changes dynamically as overall
direction changes.
Active power per phase

Import/export indicator changes dynamically as
direction changes.
Overall reactive power

Import/export indicator changes dynamically as overall
direction changes.
Reactive power per phase

Import/export indicator changes dynamically as
direction changes.
Other displays
Time
Present time in meter (with automatic correction for
daylight saving if set).

Functional
Date
Present date in meter.
Two separate displays to allow the date to be available
in two formats:
DD-MM-YY
YY-MM-DD
User configurable message (Tariff name)

Configurable message content, see 8.1.7
All segments on
Test display with all segments shown.
Display End
Denotes the end of the display cycle
8.1.7 User configurable message
A user configurable message for purposes such as describing the meter tariff configuration may be added to either
the normal or extended display list.
Both lines of the display may be configured, the upper line may be configured with alpha numeric characters, the
lower line numeric characters. Both lines hold up to eight characters each.
For the upper line the message may be constructed from the following character set:
A B CDE F GHI J K L MNOP QR5 T UV WX Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 -

For the lower line a message can be generated from the character set;
1234567890-
In both lines a space character is supported.
When the message display is entered into a display list but the message content is not configured a blank display
will be shown.

Functional
Pulsed output operation
Up to two pulsed outputs may be supported depending on meter version:
EMP1.av supports one pulsed outputs terminating at terminals 20 and 21
EMP1.at supports two pulsed outputs terminating at terminals 20, 21 and 22, 23
The pulsed outputs may be configured as follows:
Pulsed output (terminals) 20, 21 22, 23
Reactive Import or Active Export

Energy type Active Import only
(configurable)
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 25, 40, 50, 100, 125, 200, 250, 500 or 1000
Number of pulses per kWh/kvarh unit
(configurable)
1 – 255 20ms steps

Duration
(configurable 20ms to 5.1seconds per pulse)

Functional
Time-of-use
The EMP1.at meter supports a seasonal time-of-use tariff structure with the following features:
a) 8 Time-of-use (ToU) rate registers

b) 4 user defined seasons
c) Summer/Winter seasonal switching
d) Day-of-week switching
e) 40 switching times
f) Daylight saving correction
8.3.1 Rate registers

The meter supports 8 ToU rates, each rate is independently time controlled. When a particular ToU rate becomes
active, the meter records energy (active import, active export, reactive import and reactive export) into separate
ToU registers relating to the active rate.
8.3.2 Time switches

ToU rate switching is controlled by a time switching plan holding 40 time switches. Each programmed time switch
defines the time at which a particular rate or settings will become active. The time switches also control the state of
the auxiliary relay.
Time switches may be configured to operate during particular seasonal periods or on particular days of the week.
Each Time Switch may be configured with the following information:
Item Description
Time in HH:MM 24hr clock format at which the time switch becomes
Start Time
active.
ToU active rate (1 to 8) Defines the ToU rate that will become active at the start time.
Defines the period of the year when the time switch should operate.
Active season (Summer, Winter, or Selecting both summer and winter seasons defines all year operation.
user defined seasons 1, 2, 3 or 4) Seasons may be defined as summer/winter or with specific start dates,
see Season 8.3.3
Defines the day(s) of the week the time switch should operate (Mon-
Active day of the week Sun, true or false). Any combination of days are allowed (provides
flexibility for separate Weekday/Weekend switching regimes)
Controls the operation of the auxiliary relay which may be closed for
the duration of the time switch.
Relay Operation
(The switching plan allows for the operation of two auxiliary relays
available in other EMP1 meter versions)
Where no Time switch settings are made, ToU rate 1 will be always be active, any energy measured being
recorded in the rate 1 registers.
Examples of TOU operation

Standard 7 hour off peak time switch plan
Time Active Operational days of week (true 1, false 0) Relay operation (on 1, off 0)
Start Seasons
switch Rate M T W T F S S RLY1 RLY2
1 00:00 1 S,W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A
2 07:00 2 S,W 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 N/A
Off peak rate (1) from midnight to 07:00, standard rate (2) for remainder of day. Operates every day, all year.
The auxiliary relay closes during off peak time.

Functional
Weekend/Weekday Time Switch plan
Time Active Operational days of week (true 1, false 0) Relay operation (on 1, off 0)
Start Seasons
1 00:00 1 S,W 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 N/A
2 07:00 2 S,W 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 N/A
3 00:00 3 S,W 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 N/A
Off peak rate (1) from midnight to 07:00, standard rate (2) for remainder of day, operating on weekdays only, all
year. Weekend tariff rate (3) from Sat 00:00 all weekend until 00:00 Mon. Auxiliary relay closes during off peak
night time.
Summer/ Winter Seasonal switching plan
Time Start Active Seasons Operational days of week (true 1, false 0) Relay operation (on 1, off 0)
1 00:00 1 W* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A
2 09:00 2 W* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 N/A
3 00:00 1 S* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A
4 07:00 2 S* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 N/A
* Season settings – set to change as per European daylight savings dates

Winter season provides additional two hours off peak during winter season.
Seasonal Switching plan
Time Start Active Seasons Operational days of week (true 1, false 0) Relay operation (on 1, off 0)
1 00:00 1 Season 1* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A
3 01:00 1 Season 2* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N/A
4 09:00 2 Season 2* 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 N/A
* Season settings - season 1 – starts 1st November, Season 2 – Starts 1st February
Off peak winter tariff. Off peak rate (1) is active all winter season 1 st Nov- 1st Feb. During summer season off peak
rate (1) every day from 01:00 to 09:00, standard rate (2) for remainder of day. Auxiliary relay closed during off
peak rate.

Functional
8.3.3 Seasonal Switching

Two types of seasonal switching are available:
a) User defined seasons

b) Summer/Winter Seasons.
User Defined Seasons

User defined seasons allow up to four seasons to be specified by start date and month.
Season Start day and month

1 DD/MM
2 DD/MM
3 DD/MM
4 DD/MM
A season becomes active at 00:00 of the specified start date:
Start Month is represented by a value 1 to 12, January = 1, December =12. Start dates use a value 1 to 31.
A season setting shall be invalid if a non-legal month or date value is used.
Time switch settings may be applied to any of the user defined seasons. A season will be active until a new
season begins. The settings will be applied every year.
A separate ‘Enable Programmable Seasons’ setting is used to enable user defined season operation. The setting
is part of the Options setting. User defined seasonal switching may also be disabled by using a default date
setting.
Example of user defined seasons

The diagram below shows the configuration of three seasons:
Season 1: begins starts 1st April (operational from April – end June);
Season 2: begins 1st July (operational from July – end September);
Season 3: begins 1st October (0operational October - end March).
May
Nov
Dec
Mar
Aug
Sep
Feb
Jan
Jun
Oct
Apr
Jul
Season 3 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3
Season switching 1st Apr 1st Jul 1st Oct

month/date S1 S2 S3
Season numbers 1 to 3 are applied to the time switch settings to apply the time switch to a season.
Summer/Winter seasons
Summer/Winter season start dates follow the dates set for Daylight Saving Time correction, see 8.4.2.
Daylight Saving settings may be configured without enabling time correction allowing seasonal switching only
when time correction is not required.
Summer/winter seasons are applied to a time switch by setting the required summer or winter season in the time
switch to true.

Functional
Clock
8.4.1 Mains locked clock

The meter is standardly configured (unless otherwise requested) to run a mains locked clock on 50 Hz networks.
When running the mains locked clock, it should be ensured that the network frequency is maintained to an
average 50Hz over a long term period
The mains locked clock function counts the cycles of the mains frequency to derive a one second time signal. On
power up (or when the mains locked clock is first enabled) the meter retrieves the time from the battery backed
crystal clock and advances the mains locked clock by one second each time 50 mains cycles is counted. Once
every 24 hour period, or on power down, the meter will write the calculated time to the battery backed clock.
8.4.2 Daylight saving

The meter may be configured to support daylight saving time (DST) correction.
The start and end date for DST correction is configured through the Summer/Winter season settings, see 8.3.3.3.
DST time correction has a separate enabling option to allow the Summer/winter seasonal settings to operate
independently, with or without DST time correction.
When DST time correction settings are applied, the displayed time will automatically correct for DST correction.
ToU time switches follow local time and therefore will operate with DST correction when applied.
DST settings may be programmed with the following settings:
Date
Month Day of Week Hour Minute
(Day of Month)
Summer Start 1-254 1-12 1-7 & 255 0-23 00-59
Summer End 1-254 1-12 1-7 & 255 0-23 00-59
Item Description
Used to specify a particular or the last day of the month the daylight saving starts or
ends:
A value of 1 to 31 specifies the exact date within the month the season starts/ends.
Selecting the last day of the month -
A value of 254 specifies the season starts/ends on a last day of the month. The
setting is used in conjunction with the Day of Week setting:
Date (day of month)
Setting Date to 254 and the Day of Week between 1 and 7 results in the season
starting/ending on the last Monday to Sunday in the month.
Setting Date to 254 and Day of Week to 255 corresponds to the season
starting/ending on the last day of the month.
A Date value of 253 corresponds to the second last day of the month if Day of Week
is set to 255 or second last day type of the month (Mon-Sun) if Day of week is set 1
to 7, etc.

Functional
The month that daylight saving starts / ends. January is represented by a value of 1,
Month
December a value of 12.
Specifies the day of week where Monday is 1 and Sunday is 7.

Day of Week A value of 255 specifies last day of month when used in conjunction with Date
setting 254, see above.
Hour/Minute Specifies time in hour/minutes.
Time is advanced during summer season by a DST deviation value. The Deviation value is a signed value of ±120
minutes. Default value is +60 minutes (advance clock 1hour).
A separate DST correction setting is used to enable the DST correction of the meter clock time. The setting is part
of the ‘Options’ setting.
DST setting example

To set standard European DST settings:
Summer Start: Last Sunday in March, time move forwards 1 hr at 01:00
Summer End: Last Sunday in October, time moves backwards 1 hr at 01:00
Date
Month Day of Week Hour Minute
(Day of Month)
Summer Start 254 3 7 01 00
Summer End 254 10 7 01 00

Decommissioning and disposal of meters
Decommissioning and disposal of meters

At the end of the meter’s usable life, the product should be sent to a professional electronic waste treatment
company for processing and recycling. The product can be easily dismantled into its major components to aid
recycling. Major plastic parts are stamped with the plastic material used.
Materials
The materials used in the product breakdown into the following categories:
Percentage of product (by

Component part Material
weight)
Outer plastic casework Polycarbonate plastic 37%
Electrical terminals and
Brass/copper 46%
associated metalwork
PCB assembly Mixed electronic components 16%
Battery Lithium coin cell <1%
The EMP1.at meter contains a lithium battery (coin cell) which should be removed from the main printed circuit
board assembly. Lithium cells must be handled carefully to avoid the risk of short circuit, overheating and fire.
Component disposal
The following disposal advice is for general guidelines only; Local environmental laws and policies must always
take precedence, the recycling of component parts should always be carried out in accordance with local
regulations. Waste treatment plants should always be approved by local authorities.
Wherever possible, component parts should be treated as follows:
Component part Disposal advice
Outer plastic casework Material should be sorted and re-granulated

Electrical terminals and
Sorted and sent to a metals recycling facility.
associated metalwork
Sent for recycling at specialist electronic
PCB assembly
waste plants
Removed from the PCB assembly and
Battery delivered to a specialist recycling plant. Note
handling caution above.
The product should not be disposed of in landfill or with other regular waste.

Dimensions
Dimensions
Short terminal cover
Fig. 7 - EMP1.az and EMP1.av dimensions when fitted with short terminal cover
Fig. 8 - EMP1.at dimensions, short cover

Dimensions
Extended terminal cover
Fig. 9 - EMP1.az and EMP1.av dimensions when fitted with extended terminal cover
Fig. 10 - EMP1.at dimensions, extended cover

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EMOP t

3 Phase Meter – Model EMP1

Basic Meter Versions (without communications)

Specification subject to change without notice

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• Construction, characteristics and functionality.

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Meters are classified as Cat III devices according to EN61010-1 2001

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EMP1.az Basic single rate meter version, no outputs

The models are not fitted with a supply disconnection switch.

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Electrical Rating and General Description

Operating Voltage 230/400V

Operating voltage range 184V to 276V

Frequency 50 Hz with an operating variation of ± 2%

Network system Three phase, four wire supply

Reference Current Optional reference currents (Iref) of 5, 10 and 20 A

Starting current Set automatically according to reference current

Max. Current Rated maximum current (Imax) 100A per phase.

Active energy Class B according to BS EN 50470-3

Reactive energy Class 2 according to BS EN 62053-23

Operating temperature Operating temperature range -25 °C to +55°C, non-condensing humidity.

Protection Class Protection class II according to BS EN 50470

Voltage Overload Capable of withstanding a phase to neutral over-voltage of 415V continuously

Type Mains frequency locked with battery backed crystal cock

Within ±0.5 seconds/day at 23°C

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4.2.1 Main meter connections

A set of test terminals are included, numbered 2, 5, 8 and 11.

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4.2.2 Pulsed outputs

Maximum voltage 27Vdc

Maximum current 27mA

4.2.3 Auxiliary relay

The relay screw terminals allowing connection of up to 4mm2 cable.

Relay is nominally rated at 230Vac, 2A max.

Meter test position (current and voltage circuits

Normal operating position

Figure 2 - Meter test switch position

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Figure 3 – Meter fixing points

Terminal covers and sealing

Figure 4 – Short Cover

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Figure 5 – Extended Cover

5.1.1 Finger guard

Figure 6 – Finger guard installation

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Energy is recorded in separate registers for each phase and Q-

6.1.2 Metrology Indicator operation

Active energy (upper LED) - pulses at 1000 impulses/kWh (1Wh/pulse).

Pulse on time is 10ms.

6.1.3 Test Modes

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Test Key Upper indicator Lower indicator

3 decimal place display mode

Test Key Display