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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..... ................. .................. ................. ............ 11 ◆ ION 7500 and IO N 7600 Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ◆ The ION meter in an Enterprise Energy Management Sys tem .
Meter Clock Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Display Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telnet and Hyperterm inal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 ◆ Digital and Analog I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Specifying a Port in an ION Module .
Appendix A Technical Notes .............. ................. .................. ............. 183 ◆ Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 ◆ Custom Front Panel Displays . . . . . .
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P age 11 1 Introduction ION 7500™ and ION 7600™ intelligent me tering and control devices provide revenue-accurate, true RMS measurements of voltag.
ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 12 Chapter 1 - Introduction ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters The ION 7500 and ION 7600 are intelligent me tering and control devices suited to a wide range of applications.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION 7500 and ION 7600 Meters Chapter 1 - In troduction Page 1 3 ION Enterprise™ is a powerful web-read y software suite that can process, analyze, store, and share information from across your entire organization.
The ION meter in an Enter prise Energy Management Syst em ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 14 Chapter 1 - Introduction The ION meter in an Enterprise Energy Management System Applications that incl ude the meter t ypically require additional equipment.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Display and Analysis T oo ls Chapter 1 - In troduction Page 1 5 The Front Panel Local monitoring and standalone applicati ons are facilitated by the meter’s front panel interface. The f ront panel combines real -time display f eatures with limited device configuration functions.
Communications Protocols ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 16 Chapter 1 - Introduction ION Setup™ Software ION Setup is a meter configuration tool desi gned specifically to configure a nd test meters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide The Meter is Factory-Configured and Ready to Operate Chapter 1 - In troduction Page 1 7 Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs The meter offers an optional Analog I/ O exp.
Firmware Revision History ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 18 Chapter 1 - Introduction Firmware Revision History The table below lists the features related to a particular firmware release for your meter. Firmware Ve r s i o n Release Date Firmware Enhancements T emplate Improvements v201 Aug.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using this Guide Chapter 1 - In troduction Page 1 9 Using this Guide This User’s Guide is directed at three type s of user : the typical user or operator, the system administrator, and the advanced us er.
Getting More Information ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 20 Chapter 1 - Introduction ION Enterprise Adminis trator Guide This guide explains the installation an d configuration of the ION Enterprise software suite. Online ION Enterprise Help Each ION Enterprise software component has an in-depth online help system.
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P age 21 2 Using The Front Panel The meter’s front panel is used for both di splay and configurat ion purposes.
Displaying Data with the Front P anel ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 22 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Displaying Data with the Front Panel The front panel LCD (l iquid crystal di splay) provides a detailed graphics and text display that has been fact ory configured to show many of the parameters measured by the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Screen T ypes Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 2 3 Front Panel LEDs The front panel LEDs are as follows: The green operation LED (top) should alw ays be on when the me ter is in service. Contact T echnical Servic es if this is not the case.
Display Screen T ypes ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 24 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Automatic Units The front panel automatically scales the units for basic measurements, such as voltage, current and power parameters. For example, a measurement of 2,000 Watts is displayed as 2.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Screen T ypes Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 2 5 Trend Bar Graph Displays Bar graph displays can show up to four real-time (numeric) parameters along w ith their upper and lower extremes. Each bar graph automatically scales it s output based on the magnitude of its extremes.
Default Front P anel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 26 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Default Front Panel Display Screens The meter is factory configured to display a numb.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Front P anel Display Screens Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 2 7 7. Pk Dmd1 (Peak Demand Del) This is a numeric display screen with timestamps that contains maximum delivered demand values for kW, kVAR, and kVA.
Default Front P anel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 28 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel 17. Phasors (Phasors) This screen is a phasor diagram disp lay that shows the magnitude and the relative angular difference between all phase voltage (V a, V b, V c, V 4) and current (I a, I b, I c, I 4, I 5) fundamental componen ts.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Default Front P anel Display Screens Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 2 9 35. TOU Egy (TOU Energy Del) This numeric display screen shows the energy (in kWh) delivered for each time of use (TOU) rate (rates A, B, C, and D).
Default Front P anel Display Screens ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 30 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel 44. PQ V unb (PQ V olt Unbalance) This numeri c display co ntains the follo wing EN50160 Voltage Unbalance data: V unbal me an, V unbal mean min, V un bal mean ma x, and co mpliance indicators (unbal N and unbal N 1 ).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the Meter with the Front P anel Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 3 1 Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel The front panel allows you to setup and configure the meter at its installed location.
The Front P anel’s Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 32 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Using the Front Panel Bu ttons for Configuration Use the front panel buttons as fo llows to adjust the settings: PROG Press the PROG (programming) button to access the Setup Menu.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Basic Setup Menu Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 3 3 Basic Setup Menu The Basic Setup menu contains values that typically do not need to be reconfigured once the meter is put into service.
Main Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 34 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Main Setup Menu Press the PROG button to enter t he main setup menu. The foll owing table summarizes the front panel’s Setup menu functions: Highlight the Setup menu item that you want to access with the vertical navigation buttons.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Demand Setup Menu Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 3 5 #Sub Inter vals This numeric value specifies the number of sub-i ntervals in the slidi ng window. Setting the # SUB INTERVALS value changes the #Subintvls setup register in all of the factory-configured Slidin g Window Demand modules.
Network Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 36 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Network Setup This menu item allows you to configur e the Ethernet communications channel. The following settings can be configured in this option: Network settings can be configured automatically with B ootP or manually through the front panel.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Network Setup Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 3 7 Configuring Network Settings Through the Front Panel To configure network settings through the meter’s front panel, you must change IP Boot Option from (the default) BootP to Manual.
Serial Communications Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 38 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Serial Communications Setup The current configuration of COM1 (RS- 232 or RS-485), COM2 (RS-485), and CO M 3 ( op t ic al po r t o r i n te rn al m od em ) ar e fo un d i n th e C O M S e tu p m e nu it e ms .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide PQ (P ower Quality) Setup Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 3 9 PQ (Power Quality) Setup The PQ Setup screen contains the followin g settings f or the detection vol tage sags and swells (i.e. ITI ( CBEMA) Type 2 and Type 3 disturbances).
Fo rmat Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 40 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Event Priority You do not need to change this value for normal operation. This setting allows you to assign a priority level to the Sag/Swell module even ts (from 0 to 255, 255 being the highest priority).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Setup Menu Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 4 1 Display Setup Menu You can configure the following displa y preferences within Display Setup. Update Rate You can set the front panel to up d a t e it s d a ta f r o m e v e r y one to every six seconds.
Time Setup Menu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 42 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel DST Offset (hh:mm) This setting determines the daylight savings time offset appli cable to your location. The DST offset is the amount of time that the clock is moved when Daylight Savin gs time begi ns or ends.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Resets Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 4 3 Meter Resets The Meter Resets menu item allows you to clear the cumulative parameters stored by the meter. You are re quired to enter a valid meter password before executing any meter resets.
Security Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 44 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel User Resets This sub-menu contains less critic al and user-configurable controls.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Security Setup Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 4 5 If have not yet entered your password, the meter front panel requires that you enter it before you can view the Security Setup menu.
Custom Front P a nel Displays ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 46 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Custom Front Panel Displays ION meters ship with preconfigured display screens. Most users fi nd that the data displayed by the front panel Liquid Crysta l Display (LCD) screen suits their needs entirely.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Creating a Front P anel Reset Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel Page 4 7 These are the External Pulse modules that you can trigger from the front panel: Refer to “Meter Resets” on page 43 for more details about the User Resets screen in the meter’s front panel Setup menu.
Creating a Front P a nel Reset ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 48 Chapter 2 - Using The Front P anel.
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P age 49 3 Default Meter Functionality The information provided in this chapter corresponds to factory-configured ION devices. If you have a custom framework, some of the default sett ings may differ for your configuration.
Default Meter Functionality ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 50 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Default Meter Functionality The following sections describe the defaul t functionality de fined by your meter’s framework.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications Setup Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 5 1 Once basic setup is perf ormed (i.e. the PT/CT and Volts Mode settings ), the meter operates properly. Typically there is no need to make further changes to the Power Meter module’s setup regis ters.
Communications Set up ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 52 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality 1 The factory set Un it ID for COM1 is based on the se rial number of the mete r, using the last fou r numbers before the dash. Fo r example, if the serial n umber is PA-000 9 B 263 -01, the Uni t ID is set in the factory to 9263 .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Log ging Setup Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 5 3 Data Logging Setup The data recording frameworks contai n Data Recorder modules, Waveform Recorder modules, and Periodic Timer modules. Data Recorder and Waveform Recorder modules are responsibl e for loggi ng the power system data.
Data Logging Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 54 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Changing the Frequency of Logging The five Periodic Timer modules that control th e frequency of d.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Log ging Setup Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 5 5 Historic Data Logging Three data recorders are used to re cord “standard” power system quantities, such as phase current, phase voltage and power factor.
Data Logging Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 56 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Time-of-Use Logging Six data recorders are used to record ener gy and demand values based on t he rates (A, B, C, D) set in th e Time of Use (T OU) module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data Log ging Setup Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 5 7 Sag/Swell and T ransient Logging The meter logs the following ION output register values: EN50160 Compliance Logging (ION 760 0 only) By default, 22 Data Recorders are used for logging EN50160 compliance parameters.
Energy Pulsing Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 58 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Energy Pulsing Setup Each meter has both the Calibration Pulser module and the Puls er module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide P ower Q uality Configuration Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 59 The following setu p registers are available i n the Calibration Pulser module: 1 Refer to the Calibration Puls er module description in the onli ne ION Prog rammer’ s Refere nce for more details.
P ower Quality Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 60 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Besides NomVolts , the only setup registers that you may need to change in the Sag/ Swell module are Swell Lim and Sag Lim . Most applications are served by the default values entered in to these registers.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setpoint Configuration Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 6 1 Setpoint Configuration The Relative Setpoint module provides extensive c ontrol, secondary protection, and analysis capabiliti es by allowing you to initiat e an action in response to a specific conditi on.
Meter Clock Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 62 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Meter Clock Configuration The Clock module controls the meter’s inte rnal clock, which provides timestamps for data logged by the device.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Setup Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 6 3 Display Setup The meter’s front panel displa y is controlled by three types of ION modules: the Display Options module, the Scroll modu le, and Display modules.
Demand Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 64 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Changing the Parameters that are Displayed The meter’s default di splay configur ation shows a comprehensive set of parameters. Changing these parameters re quires that you alter the links between various ION modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time of Use Configura tion Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 6 5 Time of Use Configuration The Time of Use module may only be important if you are using the m eter in a billing application (i.e. you are a power provider), as the module contains the meter’s seasonal rate schedules.
Time of Use Config uration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 66 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality The Time of Use module is partially conf igured at the factory. Check the setup registers to ensure that the settings match your Time of Use schedules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Fac tor y I nfo rm at ion Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 6 7 Factory Information The Factory module displays firmware ve rsion, serial number and other device information in read-only setup registers (r ead-only registers can be viewed but not changed).
Third P arty P roto cols ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 68 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Third Party Protocols Modbus and DNP modules are f actory configured and do not require basic configuration changes.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 6 9 Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Both the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters can make any real-time data available through the Modicon Modbus RTU protocol .
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 70 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Modbus Slave Module Settings The settings in the Modbus Slave module setup registers are shown in the table s below.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 7 1 Modbus Slave Module Parameter Mapping The following tables show which measur ements are provided by each of the Modbus Slave modules.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 72 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Phase V kVA kVA c P ower Meter Modbus Slave #2 – Source Input #11 40047-40 048 T otal.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 7 3 Exported kVARh kVARh rec Integrat or Mo dbus Slave #4 – Source Input # 6 40101 to 4.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 74 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 7 5 Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 76 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Modbus RTU Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 7 7 Measurement Label Source ION Module Modbus Module and Input Number Modbus Register EN50160 parameters – refer to Appendix A for more information about EN50160.
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 78 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Impor ting Data using M odbus RTU It is possible to bring data into the me ter using Modbus.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Mod bus/TCP P rotoc ol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 7 9 You can use the Modbus RTU protocol to wr ite values into ION external numeric, pulse and Boolean registers, allowing you to enable, disable and reset meter functions.
Using the D NP 3.00 Pro tocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 80 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol The Distributed Network Protocol Ve rsion 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 8 1 Analog Input Objects (16-Bit Analog Input without Flag) (Object 30, V ariation 4) Point.
Using the D NP 3.00 Pro tocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 82 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality Binar y Counter Objects (16-Bit Binar y Counter without Flag) (Object 20, V a riation 6.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the DNP 3.00 Protocol Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 8 3 DNP Slave Export Module Settings The factory-configured DNP Slave Export modules are configure d as shown in the following ta ble. As the table indicates, some of the setup register settings vary for different modules.
Using the D NP 3.00 Pro tocol ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 84 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality DNP Options Module Settings The DNP Options module provides global se ttings that affect all DNP Slave Export and DNP Slave Import modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Restoring the Factory Configuration Chapter 3 - Defaul t Meter Functionality Page 8 5 Restoring the Factory Configuration If you have made changes to the default functionality and want to return to the factory configuration, you ca n re-initialize the factory configuration in the meter through Designer.
Restoring the Factory Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 86 Chapter 3 - Default Meter Functionality 10. Click the Pow er Meter shortcut in the Basic Configuration area to select it. Once selected, click Reset in the Designer toolbar , or select Rese t from the Edit menu.
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P age 87 4 Using ION Software ION software encompasses a variety of pr ograms that enhance the functionality and usability of your ION devices. ION sof tware can collect data via serial, wireless, modem, or Ethernet links, so you can manage a single site or global network of devices.
ION Enterprise Software ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 88 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ION Enterprise Software ION Enterprise software offers contro l capabilities and comprehensive power quality and reliability ana lysis. It is a powerful softwa re suite that can process, analyze, store, and share data across yo ur entir e enterprise.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: ION M anagement Console Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 8 9 ION Enterprise: ION Management Console The ION Management Console is responsib le for building your network.
ION Enterprise: ION Management Console ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 90 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Sites A site in an ION Enterprise system contai ns one or more intelligent devices that share a common comm unications link. There are three different types of sites, based on the type of communications medium each uses.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Config uring Commun ications Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 9 1 Configuring Communications Before you can talk to the devices on your network, you need to configure communications within the ION Management Console.
Configu ring Communi cation s ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 92 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ◆ For an Ethernet Gateway Site , you specify the Ethernet device acting as the gatew a y and the TCP/IP port to which the serial device, or netw ork of serial devices, is connected.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: Vista Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 9 3 ION Enterprise: Vista Vista is a display, anal ysis, and control applicat ion.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 94 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software This opens a new window showing all of the installed meters. Each meter appears with an icon that represents i ts type and a label reflecting the name you configured in the ION Management Co nsole.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 9 5 Vista Diagram Elements Each Vista diagram shows the name of th e meter, the time on the meter’s clock, and the type of meter. The main diagrams also provide buttons that let you jump to other diagrams.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 96 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Summary of Data Provided in Vista The standard set of Vista diagrams includ ed with ION Enterprise display a variety of data measured by the factory-configur ed mete r.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 9 7 ◆ Real-time volta ge flicker severity data f or short term (Pst) and Long term (Plt) observ ation periods. Plt val ues > 0.65, or Pst v alues >= 1.
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 98 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Energy & Demand by Quadrant Click the By Quadrant button to see a Vista grouping window showing.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with Vista Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 9 9 ◆ Revenue Measurements Scaling By clicking on Secondary Units (“1:1”) this control object lets the meter display and record Secondary values for kW, kV AR, and kVA (values not scaled with PT and Ct ratios).
Displaying Data with Vista ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 100 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software V olta ge Unbalanc e Monitoring ◆ Over v oltage unbalance monitoring is disabled by default.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing the Vista Interface Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 101 Analog Inputs/Outputs The optional Analog I/O card must be inst alled on your meter for this diagram to function.
Customizing the Vista Interface ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 102 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Diagram Objects in a User Diagram Diagram objects provide the interface to ION registers in your network, and to DDE values from other applications.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise: D esigner Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 103 ION Enterprise: Designer Designer is an application for adva nc ed users who know the nature of ION architecture, specifical ly the nature of frameworks.
Basics of ION Architecture ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 104 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ION Modules The ION module is the basic building block of the ION device’s operating software.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Basics of ION Architecture Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 105 Sequence of ION Module Execution ION modules always execute in the order of the data flow (in the exa mple below, from 1 to 4). This logical execution orde r is maintained even if you created the framework from back to front.
Basics of ION Architecture ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 106 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ION Configuration Chan ges and Module Security When you make configuration changes to an ION devic.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Designer ’s Main Configura tion Screen Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 107 N OTE Depending on the mete r family, there may be different types of module security. Rev_write_stat e_lookup means the module cannot be modified in any way, and Rev_destroy_lookup means the module cannot be deleted.
Viewing Rea l-time Data in Des igner ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 108 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Viewing Real-time Data in Designer You can view the real-time values of output registers in Design er. This is useful when you are linking these outputs to othe r modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing Setup Reg isters with Designer Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 109 T o configure ION modu le setup registers wi th Designer 1. Right-click near the module’s cent er. The ION Module Setup dialog box appears, showing a list of setup re gisters available for configuration.
Customizing Frameworks in D esigner ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 110 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Use the Interval Format area if the setting you are changing requires intervals. Use the Date/Time Format area if the setting you are changing requires specific dates (such as those needed used in the Clock module).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing Frameworks in Designer Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 111 Creating New Modules To add a module, locate its icon in the Designer toolbox, press and hold the left mouse button over the icon, and drag it onto the node diagram.
Customizing Frameworks in D esigner ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 112 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Follow the steps below to link modules o n the meter: 1. Click on the symbol on the right side of the module icon to list a module’s output registers.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing Frameworks in Designer Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 113 Editing Existing Frameworks If you are comfortable with the ION software and the meter’s configuration, you can make changes to the existing framew orks to customize operation.
ION Enterprise: Reporter ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 114 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ION Enterprise: Reporter Reporter is a database reporting applicat ion. It lets you define, generate, and manage comprehensive reports based on the data in your database.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Pre - c onf ig ur ed Rep or ts Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 115 Energy and Demand This report is designed to generate an d display details about energy consumption and peak demand levels over a given time period.
Report Creation and Generation ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 116 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software Report Creation and Generation These steps are used for creating all report t y p e s . B e s u r e t o k n o w w h i c h l o g ( s ) y o u use for the report you are creating.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Report Creation and Generatio n Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 117 Creating a T ime of Use Schedule 1. Start Reporter and select the TOU tab. 2. S elect the Sample file, t hen click copy to duplicate it. All of the pre-configured samples include some basic programing to simplify customization.
ION Setup Software ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 118 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software ION Setup Software ION Setup is a software solution that allows basic configuration and control capabilities for your power monitoring de vices. ION Setup can also display real- time and diagnostic data for your networked devices.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Config uring Commun ications Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 119 Sites, Groups, and Meters You can create a network of items within ION Setup so that the next time you want to upgrade a meter’s firmware or make any configuration changes, the meter is easy to find and your communication setup is ready.
Configu ring Communi cation s ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 120 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software 3. Click OK. A dialog box for the appropriate item appear s.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ba sic Meter Configura tion Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 121 Basic Meter Configuration The Setup Assistant is a user interface that contains relevant instructions to help guide you through common setup requirem ents for your ION meter.
Displaying Data with ION Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 122 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software 2. Highlight the setup re gister you w ant to edit in the register window . 3. Click the Edit button. (If advanced meter security is enabled, a window will appear asking for the meter’s password.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Displaying Data with ION Setup Chapter 4 - Using ION Softwa re Page 123 Displaying diagnostics data 1. Select a site or device icon from the left pane. 2. Select Diagnostics from the Tools menu (or click on the toolbar).
Displaying Data with ION Setup ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 124 Chapter 4 - Using ION Software.
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa g e 1 2 5 5 Features and Applications The ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters offer unma tched value, functionality, and ease of use at key distribution points and se nsitive loads.
Communications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 126 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Communications The following illustrati on shows all the possible connections to the communications card. The ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters have numerous communication possibilities depending on your ordering preferences.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide RS-232 Connections Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 127 RS-232 Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chap ter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ RS-232 specific ations. An RS-232 connection is made at the male DB9 connector (COM1) at the back of the meter.
RS-485 Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 128 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications RS-485 Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapte r for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ RS-485 specifications. RS-485 connections are made via the capt ur ed-wire connectors on the rear of the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet Connections Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 129 RS-485 Connection Methods to Avoid Any device connection that causes a bran ch in the main RS-485 bus should be avoided. This includes star and tee (T) methods.
Ethernet Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 130 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Meter Setup for Ethernet Communications To enable communications throug h the mete r’s Ethernet port, you must configure the Ethernet Communications module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet Connections Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 131 The EtherGate Protocol The EtherGate protocol is a powerful communications tool that lets you communicate to a meter and through a meter simultaneously.
Internal Modem Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 132 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Internal Modem Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chapter for inte rnal modem specifications for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Modem Connections Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 133 Modem Initialization Strings Refer to the technical note Modem AT Commands for a complete list of AT commands for both Conexant and Multi-Tech modems.
Internal Modem Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 134 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Configuring the Comm 3 Module through the Front Panel 1. Select COM 3 Setup > COM 3 Hardware > Mode > Modem from t he meter’s setup menu.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internal Modem Connections Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 135 The ModemGate Protocol The ModemGate feature creates a communications connection between the telephone network and an RS-485 serial network of devices.
Infrared P ort Connections ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 136 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Infrared Port Connections Refer to the “Hardware Reference” chap ter for the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters’ infrared port specificat ions.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Internet Connectivity Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 137 Internet Connectivity ION meters provide Internet connectivity so you can receive meter emails, view realtime data, and configure your system through a web browser from anywhere in the world.
We b R ea ch ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 138 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications configure your mete r to use the MeterM@il feature set up the meter for y our SMTP Server se.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Digital and Analog I/O Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 139 Digital and Analog I/O The digital and analog I/O ports on ION mete rs let you bring a variety of d ata into a common sy stem, ther eby simpl ifying da ta gathering.
Specifying a P ort in an ION Module ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 140 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications The following table describes the ports th at can be configured (in the Digital Output, Pulser, Digital Input, Analog Input, Analog Outp ut, and Calibrati on Pulser modules) to handle outgoing or incoming signals.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 141 Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Digital outputs are used for hardware rela y control or pulse counting applications.
Using the Onboard Dig ital Outputs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 142 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Configure the settings of the controlling module to match your requirements. The settings in t hese modules are as follow s: 1 See “Calibration Pulsing Relay DO4,” below.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using the Onboard Digital Outputs Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 143 Energy Pulsing with LEDs Y ou can customize the operation of two LEDs on the m eter ’ s front panel: the kWh Pulse – LED and the Alarm LED.
Using the Onboard Dig ital Inputs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 144 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Using the Onboard Digital Inputs Digital inputs are necessary for st atus m onitoring or pulse co unting applications. Status monitoring can help you prevent equipment damage, improve maintenance, or track security breaches.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Analog Inputs Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 145 Analog Inputs Analog inputs can measure and store analog information such as electrical signa ls from transducers; transducers deri ve th e electrical signals from flow rates, temperatur es, pressure s, rotations , and fluid level s.
Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 146 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Time Synchronization Time synchronization lets yo u synchronize the internal clocks of all networked meters and devices. Once synchronized, al l data logs have timestamps that are relative to a uniform time base .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Meter Security Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 147 Meter Security The meter’s security settings allow you to configure the meter thr o ugh the front panel, with ION software, or with the optional embedded web server.
Standard Meter Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 148 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Changing the Meter Password 1. Scroll down the Setup menu and select the Security Setup menu . 2. Press the P ROG bu tton to enter th e Security Setup me nu.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Data and Event Logging Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 149 Data and Event Logging The meter includes powerful data logging and event recording capabilities. Data and event logs recorded by the meter are prioritized and stored onboard.
Event Logging ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 150 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Event Logging Events produced by a meter’s various ION modules are prioritized and grouped to facilitate custom logging. Each event is assigned a priority group number bas ed on its type and severity .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Logg ing and Reco rding Capaci ty Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 151 External ION Events Some events are not produced by a specif ic module; they are generated internally by the meter. These events and their asso ciated priority levels are shown in the table below.
Logging C onfigurations for ION 7500 Revenue Appl ications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 152 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Logging Configurations for ION 7500 Revenue Applications You can alter the logging capacity of your ION 7500 meter, if it is being used for revenue applications.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerti ng Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 153 Alerting The purpose of an ION alert system is to send an email or to contact a modem, fax, pager, or software in the event of a user -specified condition.
Alerting ION Software via the Alarm Server ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 154 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Remote Site Event Notification The Alarm Server uses a series of command line arguments to specify the actions it takes when a priority event is report ed.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting via an Alph anumeric P ager Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 155 Alerting via an Alphanumeric Pager N OTE For detailed information ab out building a framework for alerting via an alphanumer ic pager, refer to the Alert module description in the online ION Programmer’s Refer ence.
Alerting via a Numeric P ager ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 156 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Alerting via a Numeric Pager N OTE For detailed information about building a framework fo r alert ing via a numeric pager, refer to the Alert module description in the online ION Programmer’s Refere nce.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Alerting v ia Email Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Page 157 Alerting via Email N OTE For detailed information about setting up your network and building a framewor k for meter email (MeterM@il ) alerts, refer to the technica l note ION MeterM@il Internal Email Server Fe ature.
Calculating Power Availability: Number of Nines ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 158 Chapter 5 - Features and Applications Calculating Power Availability: Number of Nines Power availability is becoming an increasing ly important topic in today’s electronic world.
CH A P TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa g e 1 5 9 6 Hardware Reference This chapter is intended to provide quick, at-a-glance, technical specifications for the more common hardware features of the ION 7500 and ION 7600 meters. Not all specifications are included.
Standard Model ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 160 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Standard Model + _ SHORTING BL OCK or TEST BL OCK 3~ VOL T AGE INPUTS 3~ CURRENT INPUTS V 3 V 4 V ref I 11 I .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide General Specif ications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 161 General Specifications Environmental Conditions To operate properly and effectively, envi ronmental conditions should fall within the guidelines li sted below.
Unit Dimensions ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 162 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Unit Dimensions Basic Model — Rear View 31.9 mm [1.23“] [2.322“] [4.35“] 80.9 mm [3.19“] 43.3 mm [1.71“] 192.0 mm [7.56“] 82.5 mm [3.25“] 5.1 mm [0.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Communications Spec ifications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 163 Communications Specifications The following illustrati on shows all the possible connections to the communications card. 1 10Base-FL option will only be available if -FL was specified whe n the meter was ordered.
COM1 Port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 164 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce LEDs 1 One or both of the Ethe rnet LED colors may differ from the standard red and green. COM1 Port RS-232 Connections RS-232 connection is made at the male DB9 conne ctor.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide COM1 P ort Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 165 External Modem Connections RS-485 Connections RS-485 connections are made via the captured- wire connectors on the rear of the meter. Devices can be connected in seri es using RS-485 (see diagram to the left).
COM2 Port ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 166 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce COM2 Port Same as for COM Port 1 except there is no RS-232 connection available, o nly RS-485. COM3 Port Internal Modem ◆ The internal modem is multiplexed with the optical port.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ethernet P ort Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 167 Optical (Infrared) Specifications for the optical port are as follows: 1 No physical con nection is requ ired to use the infr ared port.
Ethern et P o rt ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 168 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce N OTE Using the fiber port disables the standard RJ45 port. IP Ser vice Por ts Connect to the following IP Service Ports for communicatio ns over the Ethernet.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 169 I/O Specifications Digital Inputs AI4 AO4 AI3 A03 AI2 A02 AI1 AO1 Rear View of Meter Analog connections fr.
I/O Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 170 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Mechanical Relay Outputs Specifications for the three Form C re lays (R1, R2 and R3) are as follows: 1 Consult the devi ce’s operating instruct ions or manufacturer f or assistance if required.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 171 N OTE Because mechanical re lays have limited life times, mechanical KYZ relays are typically not suitable for energy pulsing applications . For energy pulsing ap plications, con sider usin g Form A outputs in KYZ mode.
I/O Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 172 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Connections to the terminal strip are ma de as shown in the following diagram.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Specifications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 173 Analog Inputs The I/O expansion card can be ordered with 4 unidirectional analog inputs.
Electrical Specifications ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 174 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Electrical Specifications Power Supply Voltage Inputs Potential Transformers (PTs) 1 T o maximize accuracy , the use of PT s is recomme nded for all delta connections, however , direct connect de lta up to 48 0 V is suppo rted.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Electrical Specifications Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 175 Current Inputs Specification 5A Option 1A Option Input Rati ng 5A , 10A , or 20A 1A , 2A, 5A , or 10A Fault Capture 70A peak 17.
Retrofit Options ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 176 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Retrofit Options Terminal Cover Installation Instructions 1. Turn off all power to the meter. 2. Open all PT fuses (or direct voltage in put fuses). Close all CT shorting blocks.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Comm unications Card Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 177 Communications Card Installation Instructions D ANGER The components in side the met er are extremel y sensitive to electrost atic discharge. To prevent damage to the unit, we ar an anti-s tatic wrist st rap at all ti mes when working inside the unit.
I/O Expansion Card ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 178 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce Final Steps 4. Ensure the cover meets the chassis of the base unit. 5. Use the Phillips screwdriver to replace the tw o backplate screws, as well as the nut on the chassis ground lug, with their lock-washers.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Expansion Card Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 179 4. Ensure the cover meets the chassis of th e base unit. Use the Phillips screwdri ver to replace the tw o backplate screws wi th their lock-w ashers. They must be installed firmly to preserve transient immunity .
TRAN Model ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 180 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce TRAN Model A TRAN is a meter with no display. All specifications are the same as for a standard meter, except the following. Environmental Conditions The TRAN meter can operate at a lower temperature than the standard meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Unit Dimensions Chapter 6 - Hardware Reference Page 181 134.6 mm [5.30“] 200.1 mm [7.88“] 101.6 mm [4.00“] 4.3 mm [0.
Unit Dimensions ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 182 Chapter 6 - Hardware Referen ce.
A PPEN DIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa g e 1 8 3 A Technical Notes Power Measurement technical notes provid e ION fe ature details including custom configurations for your meter. In This Appendix ◆ Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup . . .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 184.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Meters with the Current Probes Input Opti on are compatible with clamp-on current probes. All current inputs on these meters are modified to accept 0-5 Vrms AC signals from a variety of clamp-on current pro bes.
T elnet and HyperT erminal Access ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 186 Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Technical Note Telnet and HyperTerminal Access To perform current probe basic setup, you .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Current Probe Basic Setup Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Technical Note Page 187 To perform current probe basic setup: 1.
Calibration Menu and the KCTSTP/KCTRD Commands ION 750 0 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 188 Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Technical Note Calibration Menu and the KCTSTP/KCTRD Commands The Calibration menu lets you access setup registers in the meter Factory module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Description of K CTSTP and KCTRD Calibrati on Commands Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Technical Note Page 189 Example: Set up a split core CT with AC voltage output model CT-300A-0 .333V (Nominal Primary current 300A, Nominal secondar y voltage 0.
Description of K CTSTP and K C TRD Calibrati on Commands ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 190 Current Probe Inputs Basic Setup Technical Note KCTRD Read all current probe setup registers Description: This command lists the content of all current probe setup registers.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Custom Front Panel Displays This document explains how to customize your meter’s front panel display scre ens using Designer software . Instructions ar e also included for customizing the ION 7300 Series meter’s display screen s through the meter front panel.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 192 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note Introduction ION meters ship with preconfigured display screens. Most users find that the data displayed by the front panel LCD (Liqu id Crystal Display) sui ts their needs entirely.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Modules Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 193 Display Modules A Display module contr ols which values are displayed on a display screen, and how these values are presented.
Display Modules ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 194 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note Display Modules for ION 7300 Series Meters The ION 7300 Series meters display screen s are available in a numeric format only (parameter values a re displayed numerically ra th e r t ha n i n gr ap h s o r t re nd s et c.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Display Options Module Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 195 Display Options Module The Display Options module is a core modu le that cannot be deleted, copied, or linked.
Display Framework Overview ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 196 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note Display Framework Overview The following diagrams il lustrate how the Display Opti o.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing De fault Display Frameworks Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 197 The order in which data displays de pends on the numbering of the D isplay modules. Therefore, the data li nked to Display module 1 is di splayed on the first front panel screen and so on.
Removing a Di splay Screen ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 198 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note You can find instructions on reinitiali zing factory configurations in your User’s Guide . Removing a Display Screen Use caution when deleting modules, as any dependant modules are also affected.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Changing Displayed Parameters in an Existing Screen Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 199 Changing Displayed Parameters in an Existing Screen For the ION 7500, ION 7600, ION 8000 Seri es, and ION 7300 Series meters, you can change displayed parameters in existi ng screens using Designer software.
Creating Custom T rend Bar Graphs (ION 7500 / ION 7600 only) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 200 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note 4. Select V ALUES to change the displayed parameter in the selected screen. When you change the value displayed on a screen, you are presented with a complete list of the meter’s measurem ents .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Gui de Creating Custom T rend Bar Graphs (ION 7500 / ION 7600 only) Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 201 The diagram below shows an example of the links necessary for one bar graph (in the top position).
T rend Display (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 760 0 unconfigured) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 202 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note Trend Display (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 7600 unconfigured) ION 7500 / ION 7600 meters have an ad ditional Trend Display customization option available to them.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Gui de T rend Dis play (ION 7500 preconfigured / ION 7600 unconfigured) Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 203 ◆ Use the ESC key to exit the T rend Display . N OTE On the ION 7500 the default Tr ending parameters di splayed are kW sd d-r, Vll, and Iavg.
Screen Messages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 204 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note For any value on the graph, you can access a data log screen. Simply press the softkey corresponding to the Log bu tton to view the graphed value in a data log format.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Disk Simulator (ION 8000 Series) Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 205 Disk Simulator (ION 8000 Series) This ION 8000 Series meter Disk Simulator display simulat es the behavior of a mechanical watt-hour mete r indicating power received or delivered by the direction of the pulse.
Displaying Data from Other Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 206 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note Displaying Data from Other Meters Data can be read at a workstation using ION Enterprise software, but there may be situations which require the data to be re ad at the source.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Disp laying Data from Other Meters Custom Front P a nel Displays Technical N ote Page 207 Configure t he follow ing setup regis ters as n eeded: Slave Address, Register Address , Number of Registers read by the module, Format and scaling requirements.
Displaying Data from Other Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 208 Custom Front P anel Displays Techni cal Note.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Digital and Analog I/O This document dis cusses the applic ation and configur ation of digital inputs/outputs (I/O), and analog I/O. De tails are provid ed for both onboard I/ O and external I/O boards. In This Document Introduction .
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 210 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Introduction Analog and digital I/O ports on ION m eters let you bring in a variety of data into a common system. This simplifies data gathering and provides the fol lowing capabilities.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide I/O Soluti ons Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 211 I/O Solutions ION meters offer you a range of onboard I/O. For expanded I/O applications, you can use Grayhill products (see the Grayhill OpenDAC and ION Technology technical note for further informatio n).
I/O Expander for ION 8000 Series Mete rs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 212 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note I/O Expander for ION 8000 Series Meters To get enhanced analog or digital I/O wi th the ION 8000 Series meters, you can use an external I/O Expander.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Digital Output Boards for ION 7300 Ser ies Meters Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 213 Digital Output Boards for ION 7300 Series Meters You can extend the capability on the ION 7300, ION 7330 and ION 7350 wit h an optional relay extension board (REB).
Expansion Boards for Meters with Modbus Mast er Capabilit y ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 214 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Expansion Boards for Meters with Modbus Master Capability For ION meters that have Modbus master capability, the Gr ayhill OpenDAC I/O system provides extended functionality.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Expansion Boards for Mete rs with Modbus Master C apability Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 215 Power Requirements The Modbus controller requires 1 Amp at 5Vdc. The I/O modules requir e between 10-150mA depending on module type.
Configuring Digi tal and Analog I/O ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 216 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Configuring Digital and Analog I/O With the exception of Modbus master cont rol of I/O, ION meters require the setup of ION modules for digital and analog I/O capabilities.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Digital Input Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 217 Configuring Digital Input Digital inputs are necessary for st atus m onitoring or pulse co unting applications. Status monitoring can help you prevent equipment damage, improve maintenance, or track security breaches.
Digital Input Mod ule ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 218 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note N OTE ION 7300 Series, ION 75 00, ION 7600 and ION 7700 meters have factory preconfigure d Digital Input modules, as well as Counter modules for counting status changes, and Ex ternal Pulse modules for resetting coun ter modules .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring Digital Output Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 219 Configuring Digital Output Digital output ports provide acces s to exte rnal relays and control capabili ties.
Calibrat ion Puls er Module ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 220 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Detailed Operation The following example illu strates the basic opera tion of a Digital Output modul e. The input in the figure could be any of the Source , Force ON , Force OFF , or Normal inputs.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Module Operation Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 221 Detailed Module Operation The Calibration Pulser module integrates the Source input, determi.
Detailed Module Operation ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 222 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Maximum State In P ULSE mode during maximum operation, the Source input incr eases so the on- time and off-time of the pulses are equal.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Pulser Module Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 223 Pulser Module The Pulser module serves as a intermediary between other module’s pulse output registers and a hardware output channel on the device. It converts the instantaneous pulses to pulses or transi tions on a hardware output channel.
Configu ring Analog Input ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 224 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Configuring Analog Input Analog inputs can measure and store analog information such as ele.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Analog Input Mo dule Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 225 N OTE Once you have set the Port setup register to the appro priate analog input por t on the meter, link the ScaledValu output register to another software module or framework for analysis.
Configu ring Analog Output ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 226 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Configuring Analog Output An ION meter’s analog ou tputs act as tr ansducers. The meter measures power and energy, and then sends that informati on via the analog outputs to a remote terminal unit (RTU).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale V alues Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 227 Detailed Operation The following illustration s hows the operation of a An alog Output module. The Source input falls between the Zero Scale and Full Scale values.
Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale V alues ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 228 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Considerations when scaling 1.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Analog Zero and Full Scale V alues Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 229 Determining the Zero Scale setting for output ranges below zero To determine the Zero Scale setting for any range of output (e.
Configuring ION M odules for Digital and Analog I/O ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 230 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Configuring ION Modules for Digital and Analog I/O Designer software lets you change the configuration of existing modules or create new modules.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring ION Modules for Digital and Analog I/O Digital and Analog I/O Technical Note Page 231 Making a por t available 1. Locate the module controlling the port in Designer. 2. Right-click that module to open IO N Module Setup.
Energy Pulsing from ION Meters ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 232 Digital and Anal og I/O Technical Note Energy Pulsing from ION Meters If you wish to use one of the digital ou tput s on an I.
® TECHNICAL NOTE MeterM@il ® Internal Email Ser ver Feature The MeterM@il internal email server featur e allows meters to automati cally send high-priority alarm notificat ions or scheduled system status updates as email messages to anyone, anywhere within the facility or around the w orld.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 234 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note Introduction This document addresses three audiences : the recipient of the MeterM @ il messag e, the network administrator, and the IO N Enterprise™ software administrator.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Viewing the MeterM@il Message MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 235 Viewing the MeterM@il Message The meter can be configured to email alerts regarding s pecified events (e.g. power quality disturbances), and emai l periodic data logs (e.
Email Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 236 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note Email Data Logs The meter can email logged data daily, hou rly, or at any interval your ION softw are administrator configures.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Ema il Data Logs MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 237 The XML Attachment When you open the XML attachment in a browser, you see the follo.
Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 238 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature The information contained in this se ction is geared towards the network administrator who sets up the corporate network for meter email transmission.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 239 Preparing the Boo tP Ser ver to automatica lly configure netw ork settings: 1. Set up the BootP server on the same Ethernet network as the meter you wish to access using a web browser.
Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 240 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note The network components for using Mete rM@il technology are described below. Ethernet network : Ethernet is the connection medium for the delivery of email from a meter to an SMTP server.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Network for the MeterM@il Feature MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 241 In the illustration be low, the SMTP mail server does not reside on the same local network as the meter, so an SMTP mail server connection may not always be made quickly.
Configuring the Meter for MeterM@il T echnolo gy ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 242 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note Configuring the Meter for MeterM@il Technology Thi.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Alerts MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 243 Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Alerts Th.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 244 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note Destination – this string register identifi es the alert’ s destination email address. Y ou can use a maximum of 50 characters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Lo gs MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 245 Additional ION Module Configurations In addition to the “data p ush” framework, you need to configure certain setup registers in the Factory module and th e Ethernet (Communications) module.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 246 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note 5. Link the Log Export module’ s Source in pu t to th e D at a R ec ord er mo du le ’ s Data Log output.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Lo gs MeterM@il Internal Email Ser ver Feature Technical Note Page 247 MeterM@il Technology in a Modbus Network The following example illust rates just one of th e many uses for the Log Export module.
Configuring the MeterM@il Feature to Send Data Logs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 248 MeterM @il Internal Email Server Feature Technic al Note The Gatewayed De vice Name register in t he Log Export module is conf igured with a value other than Default.
® TECHNICAL NOTE ION ® Security ION Security consists of ION software security and ION meter security. ION software security requires you to lo g on to its components (such as Vista™, Designer™ and Device Upgrader) with a user name and password.
Overview of Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 250 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e Overview of Security Two separate layers of ION security prot e ct your power monitoring system from unsolicited changes or tamperi ng: ION softwar e security and ION meter security.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Enterprise Software Security ION Security Technical Note Page 251 ION Enterprise Software Security The ION software securi ty system limits how you can view meter data and send configuration changes to ION meters.
ION Enterprise Software Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 252 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e Entering the software user name and password 1. Enter your valid us er account informat ion when prompted with this window: The default password is zero (0) and th e default user has Supervisor access.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Setup Software Security ION Security Technical Note Page 253 ION Setup Software Security ION Setup provides a four-level security access system.
ION Setu p Softwa re Secur ity ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 254 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e 3. Click the Security heading in the Setup Assistant. 4. Use the available tabs to Add or Remove accounts or Change passwords on existing accounts.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ION Meter Security ION Security Technical Note Page 255 ION Meter Security Any configuration changes sent to the meter through its communications ports or its front panel must be validated with the meter’s password (in addition to your ION software password) bef ore the change is set on the meter.
Standard Meter Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 256 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e Configuring standard meter security in Designer 1. Launch Designer software with Supervisor access. 2. Select Options > Show T oolbox if the toolbox is not displayed.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Standard Meter Security ION Security Technical Note Page 257 C AUTION D o n o t d is a b l e s e c ur i t y u n l e s s i t i s a bs o l u t e l y ne ce s s a r y.
Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) Available on ION 8000 Series meters, this le vel of security allows you to configure up to 16 users, each with u nique access ri ghts to the meter. Access rights consist of the following levels where you can: ◆ Read: view any parameter except the security configuration.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) ION Security Technical Note Page 259 Entering an advanced security user name and password When you attempt to view data or make a change to a meter that has advanced security enabled, you are prompted for a user name and password.
Advanced Meter Secu rity (ION 8000 Series) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 260 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e You must set the ‘Enable Advanced Security’ register to Enabled. Refer to the Security Options module description in th e ION software online help for more details.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Advanced Meter Security (ION 8000 Series) ION Security Technical Note Page 261 3. Select the new user listing and click Edit. The following dialog box appears: Use the available settings to configure access levels for the new user.
Device Security Access for I ON Services ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 262 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e Device Security Access for ION Services Many ION services need c onstant access to your ne twork’s ION devi ces.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Additional Revenue Metering Security ION Security Technical Note Page 263 3 . Se l e ct t h e u s e r n a m e yo u wa n t f r om th e avai lable list. Click the Edit button. The following window appears: 4. Click Time Sync Access from the available settings list.
Additional Revenue Metering Security ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 264 ION Secu rity Techni cal Not e Anti-T amper Seals Revenue meters incorporate on e or two seal ing cans through which traditional lead/ wire seals are inserted.
® TECHNICAL NOTE WebMeter ® Internal W eb Ser ver Feature Several IO N® meters offer W ebMeter capability , which allows you to view meter data and perform basic meter configurat ion using a web browser.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 266 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Introduction This document addresses three audie nces: the web browser user, the ne twork administrator, and the ION Ente rp rise™ so ftware adm inistra tor.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Viewing W ebMeter Da ta on the Internet WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 267 Viewing WebMeter Data on the Internet With WebMeter, you can view various power me asurements over the web, in both HTML and XML formats.
Custom Web P ages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 268 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note 3. T o view consumption measurements, clic k the Consumption link at the left side of the screen. 4. To view power quality measurements, click the Power Quality link at the left side of the screen.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Cust om W eb P ages WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 269 XSL T Stylesheet*: T his optional register spec ifies the URL where the XSLT stylesheet is located.
Custom Web P ages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 270 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note 3. T o view a custom page in HTML, click its link at the le ft side of the screen, or enter the address of the page and use the .html extension.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Configuring your Meter WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 271 Configuring your Meter Use the Setup page to configure your meter’s WebMeter feature. If security is enabled, as a security me asur e, you must enter a user name and the meter password when you change a paramete r.
Using the Setup P age ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 272 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note 3. At the left side of the screen, click on the Setup link. 4. Edit the parameters you wish to modify . If you are s a tisfied with y o ur changes, proceed to step 5.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Setup Errors WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 273 Setup Errors If any errors occur when you attempt to save the new se ttings, an error message displays on the confirmation pa ge. Any pa rameters which are not successfully set are highlighted in red and remain unchanged on the meter.
Setting Up your W ebMeter Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 274 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Setting Up your WebMeter Network This section presents information gear ed to the network administrator who sets up the corporate network for web browser acce ss to the meter.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide A WebMete r Network WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 275 3. Allocate these settings to the meter Ethernet MAC address: meter IP Address .
A W ebMeter Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 276 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note BootP server : a server can be set up to automatically configure m eter network settings. See “Configuring Meter Network Sett ings” on page 274.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Enabling/Disabling M eter W e b Browser Configu ration WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 277 Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Browser Configuration You can enable/disable web browser conf iguration of the meter with Designer software or the meter’s front panel.
Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Server Functionality ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 278 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Enabling/Disabling Meter Web Server Functionality You can enable/disable the web server fu nctionality of the meter with Designer software.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Using W ebMeter in a Modbus Network WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Page 279 Using WebMeter in a Modbus Network Below is a typical applicat ion of the WebMeter feature.
Using W ebMeter in a Modbus Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 280 WebMeter Internal Web Server Feature Technical Note Factor y Module The Factory module has been con figured so that the setup re gister Device Namespace value is “Miami.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Modem AT Commands This technical note outlines compatible AT commands that may be used with ION meters equipped with the internal modem option. AT commands control a modem’s operation and are useful for setti ng up the modem (for example, if you want to turn off the modem’s autoanswer feature).
ION Meter Internal Modem T ypes ION 7500 / ION 7600 Us er ’s Guide Page 282 M odem AT Commands Technica l Note ION Meter Internal Modem Types The change to the internal modem installe d in ION meters began during mid -third quarter of 2001. This swit chover is traceable to the meter and its serial number.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Multi- T ech Modems in ION Meters Modem AT Commands Technic al Note Page 283 Multi-Tech Modems in ION Meters The Multi-Tech ModemModule TM is the newer-type modem equipped in ION meters that are ordered with the internal modem option.
A T Com mands for the Multi- T ech M odem ION 7500 / ION 7600 Us er ’s Guide Page 284 Modem AT Commands Technical Note P Pulse Dialing P , T T Configures the modem for pulse ( non-touch-tone) dialing . Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or dial modifier is received.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide S-R eg is te r s Modem AT Commands Technic al Note Page 285 S-Registers S-registers are memory locations that stor e certain modem values or parameters. S commands are used to read or alter the contents of S-registers.
S-R egi ste rs ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 286 Modem AT Commands Technical Note S37 decimal 0-1 9 0 Sets the maximum V .34 ¡°upstream¡± sp eed at which the modem attempts to connect.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Conexant Modems in ION Meters Modem AT Commands Technic al Note Page 287 Conexant Modems in ION Meters Some ION meters that are ordered with the internal modem option are equipped with the older type Conexant modem.
A T Com mands for the Conexant Mod em ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 288 Modem AT Commands Technical Note AT+MS Commands Select Modulation Selects the modulation; enables or disabl es auto-mo.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Chang ing the Internal Modem Settings Modem AT Commands Technic al Note Page 289 Changing the Internal Modem Settings To reconfigure the ION meter’s internal modem.
Cellular Phone Compatibility ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 290 Modem AT Commands Technical Note Description : This setup forces v .34 at maximum 4800 baud and forces error correction. This also ensures other A T commands do not turn off error correction and compression .
® TECHNICAL NOTE Power Availability Power availability is becoming an increasing ly important topic in today’s electronic world. As the use of ele ctronic equipment increases in industry and the home, the degree of tolerance for power outages has decreased.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 292 Po wer Availability Technical Note Introduction Power availability predicts, based on historical data, the probability that a specific power system will be functi oning in it s correct state at some point in the future.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Availab ility on the Meter Front P anel Power Availability Technica l Note Page 293 Availability on the Meter Front Panel The following power availability values dis.
Sag/Swell Module Configuration ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 294 Po wer Availability Technical Note 4. An auxiliary powered meter is used fo r applications that require a highly accurate measurement of power system downtime.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Resetting and Pausing P ower Availabil ity Power Availability Technica l Note Page 295 Resetting and Pausing Power Availability The power availability framew ork allows the user to pause or reset its operation.
Resetting and P a usin g Power Availability ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 296 Po wer Availability Technical Note 4. In th e P ower Quality screen, click the bu tton labeled “# of 9s Reset” to reset av ailability calculations. Provide a pa ssword (if requested), and click OK.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Resetting and Pausing P ower Availabil ity Power Availability Technica l Note Page 297 Pausing Availability The availability fr amework allows a u ser to temporarily pause the meter uptime counter and ignore any meter downtime and disturbance time.
Detailed Behavior ION 7500 / ION 7600 Us er ’s Guide Page 298 Po wer Availability Technical Note Detailed Behavior The Availability framework measures Disturbance time from the Sag/Swell module, Uptime from a counter module and meter Downtime from the Diagnostics module.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Detailed Behav ior Power Availability Technica l Note Page 299 3. V oltage Di sturbance Duration : the total number of seconds that the voltage w as outside the envelope determined by the Sag/Swell module. If several sags or swells occur during one second, only the last one counts toward the total.
Detailed Behavior ION 7500 / ION 7600 Us er ’s Guide Page 300 Po wer Availability Technical Note.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Power Quality: ION ® Meters and EN50160 EN50160 is a European standard that de fines the volt age characteristics of the electricity supplied by public distributi on systems. It provides the limits within which any customer can expect voltage characteristics to remain.
Default EN50160 Measurement s ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 302 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Default EN50160 Measurements The EN50160 standard divides voltage char acteristics into 10 distin ct components.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Po w e r F r eq ue n c y Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 303 Power Frequency Default Measurements * This data is reco rded once a we ek by Data Recorder module 17. Optionally, the data below can be recorded every 10 minutes by Data R ecorder 32.
Magnitude of V o ltage Supply ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 304 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Magnitude of Voltage Supply Each measure ment is the m ean of RMS voltage for each phase o ver fixed 10-m inute intervals. The nominal value is defined by the Sag/Swell module’s N om Volts setup register.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Mag nitude of V oltage Supply Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 305 V oltage Magnitude Default Measurements * This data is reco rded once a we ek by Data Recorder module 17.
Magnitude of V o ltage Supply ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 306 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Optionally, the data below can be recorded every 10 minutes by Data R ec.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Flicker Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 307 Flicker The flicker values Pst (short-term) and Plt (long-term ) are generated according to IEC 61000-4 -15. Observation period of one week with fixed Pst interv als of 10 minutes.
Flicker ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 308 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Flicker Default Measurements * This data is reco rded once a we ek by Data Recorder module 18.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Flicker Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 309 Optionally, the data below can be recorded every 10 minutes by Data R ecorder 33.
Supply V oltage Dips ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 310 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Supply Voltage Dips The voltage dip is base d on half-cycle RM S measurements. The duration of the dip corresponds to the period during which the RMS value remains less than 90% of the nominal voltage.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Supp ly V oltage Dips Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 311 The following Minimum module output re gisters are used for display purposes: Optionally, the following data can be recorded at ev ery Dip event by Data Recorder 34.
Short an d Long Interr uptions ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 312 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Short and Long Interruptions Interruption detection is based on half-c ycle RMS measurements.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide T emporary Overvoltages Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 313 Temporary Overvoltages Overvoltage detection is based on half-c ycle RMS measuremen ts.The duration of the overvoltage corresponds to the period during which the RMS value r emains more than 110 % of the nomi nal voltage.
T emporary Ov ervol tages ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 314 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note The following counters are from the Previous Observation period (PO).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Supply Voltage Unbalance Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 315 Supply Voltage Unbalance Each basic measurement is the true RMS value over a fixed 10-minute period (see the UNIPEDE Measurement Guide for Voltage Character istic for more details).
Harmonic V olt age ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 316 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Harmonic Voltage All harmonic measurements are perf ormed as defined by IEC 61000-4-7. Observation peri od of one week with fixed steps of 10 minutes.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Harm onic V oltage Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 317 Harmonics Default Measurements Register Label Source Module Description V1-Hrm N* H.
Harmonic V olt age ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 318 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note * This data is recorded by Data R ecorder module 29 once a week. Optionally, the following data is recorded once every 10 minutes by Data Recorder modules 37 and 38.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Interharmonic V oltage Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 319 Interharmonic Voltage Interharmonics are the entire band of frequencies between tw o successive integer multiples of the fundamental.
Interharmonic V oltage ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 320 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Interharmonics Default Measurements * This data is record ed weekly by Data Recorde r 30.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Mains Signaling Voltage Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 321 Mains Signaling Voltage In some countries, power transmission and distribution syste ms are also used to carry communication signals.
Mains Signaling Voltage ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 322 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note Mains Signaling Evaluation Module Settings To enable EN50160 mains signal voltage m onitoring, you must specify the signal frequency of interest and the allowable si gnal voltage threshold for each of the three voltage phases.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide EN50160 External Control s Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Not e Page 323 EN50160 External Controls To access these controls, double-click th e Controls grouping object on the EN50160 tab in a default P ower Quality Vista diagram.
EN50160 External Controls ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 324 Power Quality: ION Meters and EN50160 Technical Note.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Sub-metering is typically used for two applications: ene rgy cost allocation or operations information. Sub-metering ca n be used for billing purposes in any situation where multiple bu sinesses use a common electrical infrastructure.
Configurin g the Modbus Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 326 Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Technical Note Configuring the Modbus Network Each meter on the Modbus network must be con figured correctly before it will communicate successfully.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide P asting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter Sub-Metering with a Mo dbus Master Technical Note Page 327 Pasting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter This section describes how to paste the Modbus Master framework into the meter .
Customizing the Modbus Master Framework ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 328 Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Technical Note Customizing the Modbus Master Framework The Modbus Master framework is designed to handle 12 Modbus Slave devices. This is limited by the number of Mo dbus Import Modules supported by ION meters.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Customizing the Modbus Mast er Fron t P anel Display Sub-Metering with a Mo dbus Master Technical Note Page 329 Customizing the Modbus Ma ster Front Panel Display You can create custom front panel displa ys for your Modbus master device.
Modbus Import Module Configurati ons ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 330 Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Technical Note Modbus Import Module Configurations The following table outlines the Modbus Import module def ault configuration for the Modbus Master framework.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Telnet and HyperTerminal Access This document describes how to access certain meter set tings with Microsoft Telnet or Windows HyperTerminal applications: If your meter is connected to an Ethernet network , use a telnet application such as Microsoft T elnet.
Using T elnet ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 332 Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note Using Telnet N OTE Use Telnet if your mete r has Ethernet capabilit ies. Use HyperTer minal if your meter is connected s erially or through a modem to your workstation.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Te l n e t M e n u Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note Page 333 Telnet Menu The Telnet menu options are: Logout – select this option to logout of th e meter, and end the Telnet session.
Using HyperT erminal ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 334 Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note Using HyperTerminal N OTE Ensure tha t the meter CO M port yo u are using has its Protocol register set to “Factory.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Fact or y T erm in al Me nu Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note Page 335 Factory Terminal Menu The Factory Terminal menu options are: Display Help Scree n – select this option to display the Factory Terminal menu (menu displayed above).
Fact or y T erm in al Me nu ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 336 Telnet and HyperTerminal Access Technical Note.
® TECHNICAL NOTE The ION ® Meter as an Ethernet Gateway You can use your meter to let ION or other supported protocol data pass through the meter to other networks including th ird party systems. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter as a gateway.
EtherGate ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 338 The ION Meter as a n Ethernet Gateway Technical Note EtherGate A gateway i s a network point th at acts as an entrance (or gate) to another network. Gateways enable communication between networks, for example Ethernet and RS-485.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Step 1: Insta ll the Gateway Meter and Serial Network Devices The ION Meter as an Ethernet Gateway Technical Note Page 339 Step 1: Install the Gateway Me ter and Serial Network Devices 1.
Step 4: Add Serial Devi ces to the ION Enter prise Ethernet Gatew ay Site ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 340 The ION Meter as a n Ethernet Gateway Technical Note 2. Enter the information by typing in th e appropriate fields or using the drop- down menus.
® TECHNICAL NOTE The ION ® Meter as a ModemGate You can use your meter to let ION or other supported protocol data pass through the meter to other networks including th ird party systems. This technical note describes how to use your ION meter’s internal modem as a gateway.
ModemGate ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 342 The ION Meter as a Mode mGate Technical Note ModemGate A gateway i s a network point th at acts as an entrance (or gate) to another network.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide ModemGate The ION Meter as a Mod emGate Technical Note Page 343 ModemGate Checklist. N OTE Each device connected on the RS-4 85 network must have a unique Un it ID number and the same baud rate as the inte rnal modem.
Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 344 The ION Meter as a Mode mGate Technical Note Step 1: Add a Modem Site to an ION Enterprise Network Once the hardware is installed, y ou can use ION Enterprise software to configure communications among devices.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Gui de Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway M eter for ModemGate The ION Meter as a Mod emGate Technical Note Page 345 Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway Meter for ModemGate You need to configure the communications settings on the ION meter that serves as a gateway.
Step 3: Configure the ION Gateway Meter for ModemGate ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 346 The ION Meter as a Mode mGate Technical Note.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Time synchronization lets yo u synchronize the internal clocks of all networked meters and devices. Once synchronized, all data logs have timestamps that are relative to a uniform t ime base. This allows you to achieve precise sequence-of- events and power quality analyses.
Introduction ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 348 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note Introduction Time synchronization signals are broadcast periodically over the network; each meter continually assesses its abil ity to remain synchronized with the incoming broadcasts.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Clock Module Settings Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Technical Note Page 349 Clock Module Settings The Clock module controls an ION meter’s internal clock.
Clock Module Settings I ON 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 350 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note Time Zone Adjustment: The TZ Offset register specifies the time zone a pplicable to the area in which the meter resides.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Tim e Synchronization: ION or GPS Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Technical Note Page 351 Time Synchronization: ION or GPS Use ION software for systems where time synchronization is not critical. ION software can synchronize a meter’s clock to within ± 16ms (typical) of other meters in a serial network.
GPS Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 352 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note The Property Description area expl ains the purpose for each field. The default time synchronization interv al of 3,600 seconds (displayed in milliseconds) is acceptable for most ION i nstallations.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide GPS Time Synchronization Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Technical Note Page 353 3. S pecify which COM port will receive time synchronization signals by setting the T ime Sync Source setup register in the meter ’ s Clock m odule; Ethernet is not be used with GPS time synchronization.
GPS Time Synchronization ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 354 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note Explanation of GPS:ARBITER & GPS: TRUETIME/DA TUM AS CII Time String Explanation of GPS:ARBITER- VORNE ASCII Time String 1 Explanation of <CR> and <LF> is th e same as i n the previo us table .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Diag nostics and Event Logging Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Technical Note Page 355 Diagnostics and Event Logging The meter’s Diagnostics module includes output registers that provid e time synchronization diagnostics.
Event Logging ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 356 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note GPS unlocked — generated when the GPS receiver loses its lock on a time source (Diagnostics module’ s GPS Status regi ster goes OFF ).
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Time- Synchronization Blackout Time Synchronization & Timekeeping Technical Note Page 357 Time-Synchronization Blackout Time-synchronization blackout is defined as a duration when time synchronization cannot occur.
Changing Default Blackout Settings ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 358 Time Synchronization & Ti mekeeping Technical Note C AUTION Only edit the reg istry information deta iled here. Ma king changes to other registry settings ca n have undesirable, possibly detrimental, effe cts on your syste m.
® TECHNICAL NOTE Upgrading ION ® Device Firmware Each ION meter and certain meter components (such as the ION 7330 Ethernet card, ION 7700 Xpress ™ card, or MGT) u se firmware to store operating software . You can upgrade your ION device to a newer vers ion of operating software by simply upgrading its firmware.
The Device Upgrader ION 7500 / ION 7600 User ’s Guide Page 360 Upgrading ION Device Firmware T echnical Note The Device Upgrader ION Enterprise™ software includes a device upgrade utility named Devi ce Upgrader, which you can use to upgrade each ION device in your system.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Before Y ou Upgrade Upgrading ION Device Firmware T echnical Note Page 361 Modifying the transmit delay for Ethernet devices For Ethernet devices belonging to the IO N 8000 series or ION 750 0 and ION 7600 series, you can set the Transmit Delay para m eter to 0 fo r faster firmware upgrades.
Upgrading Y our ION Device(s) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 362 Upgrading ION Device Firmware T echnical Note Laptop computer considerations Laptop computers generally have different default power option properties than desktop computers.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Upgrading Y our ION De vice(s) Upgrading ION Device Firmware T echnical Note Page 363 3. Select the appro priate ION device in the List Devices of T ype box. The Device Upgrade utility searches your system an d lists all the supported devices in the Select Devices to Upgrade box.
Upgrading Y our ION Device(s) ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 364 Upgrading ION Device Firmware T echnical Note Failure handling is useful when upgrad ing large numbers of devices. Because the upgrade process is time-consuming, you may choose to leave the Device Upgrade utility to operate on its own (e.
Page 365 IND EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Numerics 10Base-FL 167 10Base-T 167 A alarm LED 143 Alert module 243 alerting by email 235 configuring MeterMail to 243 Analog Input module 145, 224 ana.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 366 Index displaying in Vista if software is not fully con- figured 94 displaying with ION Setup 122 displaying with the front panel 22 displaying with Vista 93 EN50160 29 historical l ogging 55 importing using DNP 3.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Index Page 367 ethernet port 167 connections 167 specifications 167 Eurelectric 301 Event Log Controller module 150 event log viewer 95 event priority 150 expansion .
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 368 Index additional con figuration s 245 assigning a port 230 configuring for digital and analog I/O 230 creating new 111 deleting 111 in the display framework.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Index Page 369 Numeric Format menu 40 numeric objects 95 O Optical 167 optical port specifications 167 output registers owner 113 over condition monitoring 61 overvo.
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide Page 370 Index with Modbus Master 325 swell limit 39 T TAG 67 Telnet 138, 186, 332 terminal connections 165 terminal cover 176 TEST mode.
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70000-0176-01 Revision Date: May 9 , 2003.
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