Power Monitor Sensor

User Manual

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What is the Power Monitoring Sensor?

The Power Monitoring Sensor or PMS as it will be referred to through the rest of this user manual
comes in three types of meters, the single phase, the three phase and the three phase CT or
Current Transformer type. Each type and thier differences will be explained in detail below.

The PMS can only be connected to our securityProbe base units and not the sensorProbe units.
The PMS is compatible with the securityProbe 5E, 5ES, 5ES-X20/X60, 5ESV and 5ESV-X20 and
X60 base units. The PMS is connected to the securityProbe’s RS-485 port and uses the Modbus
protocol to communicate with the PMS.

The PMS is used to monitor the amount of the following values; Phase Line Voltages, Phase Line
Current, Watts, Power Factor and Kwatt or Kilowatt hours.

Each Single Phase PMS can be setup to monitor up to 5 separate values as follows;
List of Single Phase values
- 1 Voltages
- 1 Amps
- 1 Watts
- 1 Factor
- 1 Watt-hours
Total 5 values

Each 3 phase and CT-Type PMS can be setup to monitor up to 13 separate values as follows;
List of 3 Phase values
- 3 Voltages (each phase line)
- 3 Amps (each line)
- 3 Watts (each line)
- 3 Power Factor (each line)
- 1 Kwatt-hours
Total is 13 values
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Maximum Voltage and Current Ratings

Check the maximum voltage and current rating for each type meter as follows:

Single Phase 50Hz or 60Hz = 100VAC to 220-240VAC

Single Phase 50Hz or 60Hz 110V = 100Amps

3 Phase 50Hz = 110VAC to 400VAC

3 Phase 50Hz = 100Amps

3 Phase CT Type 50Hz = 110VAC to 400VAC

3 Phase CT Type 50Hz = 20Amps

If you need to monitor AC current over 100 amps of current, then you need to use the CT-Type
PMS and the CT’s or current transformers. These CT’s range from 100 to 4000 Amps. Please
see the Current Transformer data sheet for more information on the CT’s.

Calculating the Maximum number of PMS per securityProbe

It is possible to connect multiple PMS to the securityProbe base units, however the more
readings you require the slower the data update time will be. The maximum number of PMS /
Modbus devices is 28 in the string without a repeater.

During our actual testing of the data update time for the 3 phase PMS’s to our securityProbe base
unit, we were seeing the results of these updates were pretty consistent at around 0.33 seconds
per one reading.

So, this would be the following results if all 13 values of the 3 phase PMS are enabled:
4.29 seconds for all 13 readings on 1 PMS
17.16 seconds for all 13 reading on 4 PMS

If you require all 13 readings, then we would not recommend connecting more than 5 PMS 3
phase to each securityProbe base unit.

Obviously the less number of readings you have enabled the more PMS you would be able to
connect to the base units.

Please see page #8 through #10 for the physical connections of the cabling and configuration
setup of more than one PMS on the securityProbe base unit.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please see pages #9 and #10 for the wire impedance
specifications and termination resisters that must be in place when installing
multiple PMS in one Modbus string.
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PMS OID and OID location

The OID of the PMS is located in the sensorPowerTable (.1.3.6.1.4.1.3854.2.3.22).

PMS Front, Bottom and Top View

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1. LCD Display 3 Phase PMS

The LCD display presents various information from the PMS meter.
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2. Power Connection Terminals (3 Phase)

Connect your line voltage (single, dual or three phase) to the power terminals on the
bottom of the unit (Lines 1-8 for 3 phase type PMS)
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Single Phase PMS Connection Diagram

3 Phase PMS Connection Diagram

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3 Phase CT-Type PMS Connection Diagram

Connecting to the securityProbe andPorts 23/24 (RS485)

Connect two wires/twisted pair from ports 23/24 to the terminal block on the
securityProbe RS485 port.
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The AKCP PMS uses the Modbus connection (RS485) port on the rear of the
securityProbe (note your rear panel may differ depending on the model of securityProbe
you have) Using a pair of wires from ports 23/24 on the PMS (see wiring diagram) to the
terminal block on your securityProbes RS485 port. VERY IMPORTANT: On the
interconnection between the +/- on the securityProbe unit and the A B on the PMS, The
A goes to - while the B goes to + .

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: You need to connect the AC POWER TO THE PMS
FIRST before connecting it to the securityProbe base unit and adding the meter to the
web interface.

The PMS should ONLY be installed by a qualified Electrician

Engineer who is also familiar with Modbus.

RS485 Cabling and Run Length

All Modbus manufacturers recommend a cable with 120Ohm characteristic impedance

or higher so we highly recommend that you use shielded AWG 24 twisted pair copper
wire and this cable has an impedance of at least 120Ohm, most importantly when
connecting multiple PMS to a single base unit. The maximum cable length is
determined by the combination of cable length (in meters) and data signaling rate. The
data signaling rate on the power meter is 9600 bps (bits per second), so the maximum
cable run length for this cable is roughly 300 meters, or 1000 feet.

Connecting Multiple PMS to a single securityProbe base unit

As mentioned, it is possible to connect multiple PMS’s to a single securityProbe base

unit however you do need to make sure you follow the example provided on page #3 of
this manual when calculating the maximum amount of PMS per unit.

It is also VERY critical that you are using at least 120Ohm impedance shielded twisted
pair cable as mentioned above including the termination resisters described below.

The terminal resistors should always match the impedance of the installation cables.
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As shown in the diagram above you will need to use the cable and terminal resistors in
the Modbus line as recommended by the Modbus standard. That is: a 120 Ohm
impedance cable, 120 Ohm (0.25W) termination resistor + 0.1nF capacitor at the end of
the line.

- The SEC has a polarized line implemented

- Use the jumper aside the connector for 120 Ohm terminal resistor at the SEC side
(inside RS485 port), if the jumper is used, you must not add a terminal resistor at the
SEC side.
- If cable characteristic impedance differs from 120 Ohm, terminal resistors should match
the same impedance.
- the two ends of the cable must be connected on Line Terminations.

If you have any questions about this please consult with your engineer or contact us at
support@akcp.com

Adding each PMS to the securityProbe’s web interface

When adding the multiple PMS to the web interface in the securityProbe base unit you
have to add each PMS one at a time then change the ID from "1" to a different ID. Scan
again then change "1" to a unique ID (like PMS1, PMS2) and so on.

You will need to use the following procedures to pre-configure the multiple PMS’s:

1. Start by connecting only one PMS, run the scan ID, set this PMS to ID 1, and then
remove this PMS both physically and from the web interface. This will hard code the
PMS as ID 1.

2. Connect the second PMS, run the scan ID, set this PMS to ID 2, and then remove this
PMS both physically and from the web interface. This will hard code the PMS as ID 2.

3. Connect the third PMS, run the scan ID, set this PMS to ID 3, and then again remove
this PMS, both physically and from the web interface. This will hard code the PMS as ID
3.

4. Repeat this procedure with all PMS's you plan on connecting.

Note: This will guarantee all of the PMS's in the daisy chain will function normally
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without any problem and insure there are no duplicate PMS ID numbers in the chain.

5. After you have completed the pre-configurations of all of your PMS’s that you are
going to connect, then reconnect each of them again in the same numerical sequence
as you previously configured them with. Start with PMS ID 1 and PMS ID 2. If these are
working OK, then you can connect the other PMS’s in the string.
Note: Connect PMS ID 1 and PMS ID 2 on the same bus. Take caution that RS485 A
and RS485 B should not be swapped.

Basic Setup Of your PMS

Once you have connected your PMS unit to the securityProbe and you have ensured
correct power connection to the PMS, navigate to the web interface of your
securityProbe. You should be bought to summary page :-

After you have clicked the "Sensors" tab you will be bought to the sensor settings page:-
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This will now bring you to the "Scan Meter" page, follow the directions below for a quick setup:-

Once the AC Power has been connected to the PMS and the meter has been connected to the
units RS-485 port click on the “Start” to begin scanning for the attached PMS as shown in the
screen shot above.
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You can also add the meter manually by clicking on the “Add Meter” button as shown in
the screen shot above. The meters ID number will be from 1 to 256.

You can also change a meters ID number using the “Change Meter ID” button as shown
in the screen shot above.
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Once the scan has begun any connected PMS units will be detected and added and put
online as shown in the screen shot above. You can enter your Scan range if you know
the amount of meters you will be adding.You can stop the scan at any time by clicking
on the “Stop” button.

You will now be taken to the meter settings page where you can enable each of the
separate values you want to monitor. First click on the “Online Sensor” button as shown
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above.

In the next screen you can enable all the values by adding a check in each of the check
boxes that represent each of the listed values. Then you would click on the “Next” button
to continue as shown in the screen shot above.
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In the next screen you can setup your Polling Interval times and retry times as shown
above.

 Polling Interval -Here you can select how often the securityProbe polls information from
the PMS unit.

 Connection Time out- This option allows you to adjust the time (in seconds) the
securityProbe will wait for a response from the PMS before timing out.

 Retry - You can set the number of times the securityProbe will retry after a timeout has
occurred.

After adding all the values you require you will be returned to the PMS main settings
page which will now show the list of values or sensors, each reading and status. It may
take a few minutes for the readings to be updated depending on how many PMS you
have connected.

How to setup each of the sensor or value thresholds will be shown on the next page.
However to open the sensor threshold page simply click on the links in the Sensor Name
column in the left side of the Power Meter page.
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Now you are able setup each of the sensors or value thresholds as shown in the screen
shot above.

If you have the 3 phase PMS connected to each of the 3 phases of the AC lines each
Phase Line will be shown in the PMS Menu column as shown in the screen shot above.
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PMS FAQ
Question #1

Can the total active power be read for each phase?

Answer

No, the total active power reading in the web interface will be the total active power of all 3 phases
combined.

Question #2

How are the CT’s or Current Transformers assembled and how do I open them?

Answer

Please see the separate manual for the current transformers on this (down load this from your
support page or request this from support@akcp.com

Question #3

the limitation of electrical cable sizes that can be connected to each of the different types?

Answer

The diagram below for terminal hole of three phase is shown. The limitation of electrical cable sizes
are 4.55mm*5.0mm

The
Below is the diagram showingthe terminal holes for the Single Phase PMS. The limitation of
electrical cable sizes are 10mm*10.5mm
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Question #4

Can the PMS monitor the AC without the neutral?

Answer

No, can not

Question #5

Can Iconnect the Modbus output directly to alternative BMS interface?

Answer

We use the Modbus RTU standard on RS485. If the BMS supports the Modbus RTU standard on
RS485, it can support that BMS.

Question #6

In terms of Class 0.5 Accuracy, what does this mean in terms of +/- % accuracy, ie if we add to a 3
Phase unit 100A 3 Phase, +/- 3%?

Answer

For Class0.5 accuracy, the meaning of +/- % is the accuracy range from -0.5% to +0.5% (-0.5%
,+0.5%). Class0.5 means if meter's error within (-0.5% ,+0.5%), it is normal, if the accuracy is beyond
this range, the meter has a problem.

Question #7

Is it possible to connect multiple Modbus devices on the securityProbe’s RS-485 port

simultaneously?

Answer

Yes, we can use many Modbus devices on our RS485 port in the same time. However, the Modbus
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device should be a Master or Slave device, so we cannot use the SEC in both modes simultaneously.
We need to choose our securityProbe to one mode. The page "Settings - Connectivity - Modbus" is
where this setting is found for enabling our securityProbe to be the Slave device.

Question #8

Do you have an example of how I would connect the PMS to monitor the voltages from my PDU or
power distribution unit?

Answer

Yes, please see the diagram following page that shows how these can be connected.
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Question #9

What are the Modbus Read Regisors for the PMS?

Answer

Please see the registors on the follow page which includes the chart showing all the read registors.
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Modbus Read Registers for the PMS

This is the setting.

Modbus-RTU on RS485

Baudrate: 9600

parity bit: even

data bit: 8

stop bit: 1

See this table for the Modbus registers.

Question #10

Do you know where I can get more informaton online about AC power and voltage?

Yes, please go to this page on the web for more informaton;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power
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This concludes the PMS User Manual

I you have any further questions or problems with the PMS please contact
support@akcp.com for further assistance.

Thanks for choosing AKCess Pro!