Aclara Power Line Systems Y70084 Focus AX Meter Containing HAN Module Y70084-1 User Manual Han Proto 5 10
Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc. Focus AX Meter Containing HAN Module Y70084-1 Han Proto 5 10
Users Manual
Home Area Network Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Let Us Know How We’re Doing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Home Area Network Overview 5
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aclara Integrated Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
In Home Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programmable Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature Setback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Meter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interval Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3: Installation 15
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TNS Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Residence Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
IHD Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programmable Thermostat Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 4: Meter Shop Test Tool 19
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Load Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Meter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Interval Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 5: Specifications 21
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Compliance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional Regulatory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER
1
I
NTRODUCTION
The TWACS system is a fixed network, utility communication system. Running at
a centralized location, the TWACS operating software communicates with end
points, such as meters, by way of existing power lines. The TWACS system allows
full two-way access to and from the consumer’s meter, providing communication
and control features for the Utility.
Figure 1.1
TWACS system overview
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Support
Support
The TWACS Portal (http://customer.aclaratech.com) provides a wide range of
information that can serve as a starting point when you have a question. The Portal
contains information such as:
If, at any time, you would like to speak with an Aclara representative about any
product or service or if you do not have a username and password to access the
Portal, please contact Aclara Customer Care:
Product Returns
I
MPORTANT
Before returning product to Aclara, make sure you have identified the root
cause of the problem. As needed, perform troubleshooting requesting
Technical Support through Aclara Customer Care when additional assistance is
required. It is critical to identify the root problem to avoid shipping hardware
for repairs when the problem lies elsewhere.
To return Aclara products for repair, complete the Service & Repair RMA Request
through the TWACS Portal (http://customer.aclaratech.com), providing as much
detail about the problem as possible. If you have any questions regarding your
return, please contact rma@aclara.com or call 1-800-892-9008 and choose the
Service and Repair option.
•User Guides •FAQs
• Service Advisories • Customer Discussion Threads
• Training Registration • Upcoming Events
• Certified Partner Information • User Group Conference Information
• Current News • The Power Line Newsletter
Email: care@aclara.com
Phone: 1-800-892-9008
Address: Aclara
945 Hornet Drive
Hazelwood, MO 63042
USA
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Related Documentation
The following publications are referenced in this manual. The documents listed
below plus the latest version of all other Aclara technical publications are available
through the TWACS Portal (http://customer.aclaratech.com).
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Let Us Know How We’re Doing
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Publications department at Aclara welcomes any feedback you can offer regarding
this manual.
Please relay feedback, including suggestions for improvement or to alert us to
corrections, by sending an email to techpubs@aclara.com or calling Customer
Care at 1-800-892-9008.
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CHAPTER
2
H
OME
A
REA
N
ETWORK
O
VERVIEW
Home Area Networks (HANs) are the next step toward the goal of smart grid
distribution. The Aclara HAN is designed to supply end-users with the current
demand, consumption data, and pricing information necessary for demand side
energy management. Providing real time consumption and pricing feedback
encourages consumers to self-regulate energy usage which will ultimately help
balance the load across both peak and off-peak periods. In addition, the HAN gives
the utility to perform direct load control events, if necessary, to prevent power
disruption.
The Aclara HAN consists of an Aclara integrated meter, a ZigBee® enabled In
Home Display (IHD), and a ZigBee enabled programmable thermostat.
Figure 2.1
HAN overview
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Each of these demonstration units (IHD, programmable thermostat, and RCE) are
delivered in matched sets to facilitate installation and intercommunication. Each
matched set is coded with a particular set number (see for set number
identification), and components from sets are not interchangeable. (e.g. An IHD
from set #2 may not be used with the programmable thermostat from set #1.)
N
OTE
The matched sets are for demonstration only. All production units will be
interchangable.
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Components
Aclara Integrated Meter
The Aclara integrated meter functions as the hub of the HAN. It receives TWACS
communication from the Master Station and relays this to the IHD and
programmable thermostat. Similarly, it receives communication from the IHD and
the programmable thermostat, and transfers this information back to the Master
Station. The Aclara integrated meter consists of a UMT-R-FX transponder and a
ZigBee module integrated with an L+G FOCUS meter.
Figure 2.2
Integrated meter
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Components
In Home Display
The Aclara IHD is a plug-in demand response component that receives messages,
alerts, billing, and account status information from the utility via the RCE. The
IHD displays this information for the end user, so that he or she may plan and
adjust energy consumption accordingly. The IHD plugs into a standard 120 VAC
outlet.
Figure 2.3
Installed IHD
N
OTE
:
Appearance of actual IHD may vary from image.
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Programmable Thermostat
The programmable thermostat allows the utility to make adjustments based on
pricing or current demand. Future versions will allow end users to temporarily opt
out of the program, however the present version does not allow the consumer to
override the utility settings.
Figure 2.4
Installed programmable thermostat
N
OTE
:
Appearance of actual programmable thermostat may vary from image.
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Functional Description
Functional Description
The HAN module receives power from the host device and has its own
microcontroller, RF circuitry, and permanently attached antenna. The HAN
module transmits and receives RF transmissions from an IHD and a programmable
thermostat.
The HAN module transmits and receives data using 16 channels spaced at 5 MHz
intervals across the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The first channel used is at 2405 MHz, and
the 16th channel is at 2480 MHz. The HAN module transmits to the IHD and
programmable thermostat for a maximum of 10 ms in a 100 ms interval for a 10%
duty cycle. The HAN module employs Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying
(OQPSK) without use of a subcarrier.
The HAN module serves as the network coordinator and communicates with other
ZigBee enabled Smart Energy devices such as thermostats and IHDs.
R
EGULATORY
D
ATA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the
equipment into an output on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected, consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician
for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes to these components that are not expressly approved by Aclara
may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Figure 2.5
RF operation block diagram
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Functional Description
Messaging
The TNS HAN software is capable of sending 59 bytes of text to either the IHD or
the thermostat. The number of bytes a HAN device will receive, however, may
vary. The TNS operator has the option of specifying a display time duration,
message importance, and/or requesting confirmation for each message. The
message will appear in the HAN device display until the display time elapses, the
message is cancelled, or a new message is sent.
Figure 2.6
Text Message tab
Field Description
TWACS Serial
Number:
The serial number of the RCE you would like to address.
Application
ID:
The device to receive the text message. Options are either IHD or
Thermostat.
Message: The text to be sent to the device. TNS allows for a maximum of 59
characters. (End device character display may vary.)
Expiration How long the message should be displayed. You may specify a time
(from 15-3825 minutes, in 15 minute increments) or Never. Selecting
Never will display the message until a new message is sent.
Importance The Importance radio buttons allow the end user to see whether the
message is considered Low, Medium, High, or Critical from a
distance.
Confirmation
Requested
Selecting the Confirmation Requested check box will trigger an
auditory indicator that will repeat until the end user confirms they have
read the message.
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Pricing
This option allows the TNS operator to send a pricing message consisting of a
price value and a start time to the HAN device. A pricing message sent to the HAN
device will remain active until a new pricing message is received. The HAN
module will store up to 5 pricing messages.
Figure 2.7
Price Message tab
N
OTE
A pricing message cannot be cancelled, but it can be replaced with a new
pricing message.
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Functional Description
Temperature Setback
Selecting this tab allows the operator to send a Smart Energy Profile (SEP) load
control command to the thermostat. These commands include the offset value, the
start time and date, and command duration. Once a temperature setback command
begins, it will remain active until the command duration expires or the start time of
a new command is reached. The utility can also allow the customer(s) to opt out of
a load control event by selecting the Opt Out Allowed check box.
Figure 2.8
Temp. Setback tab
Meter Data
Interval Data
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CHAPTER
3
I
NSTALLATION
This chapter provides details about setting up the Aclara HAN. Follow the
procedure in the order listed to ensure every the installation step is completed.
Prerequisites
Aclara personnel will help search the RCE into TNS, however there are steps that
must be performed prior to Aclara’s arrival. If, at any time, you would like to
speak with an Aclara representative about these instructions, please contact Aclara
Customer Care at (800) 892-9008 or care@aclara.com.
1. Upon receipt of the HAN product groups, Meter Shop personnel should
acquaint themselves with the interaction of the components by performing
functions such as:
•Messaging -
•Pricing -
•Load Control -
•Retrieve Meter Data -
•Retrieve Interval Data -
Please refer to the Meter Shop Test Tool chapter on page 19 for details on setting
up and using the MSTT with the HAN devices.
2. The TNS patch must be installed prior to equipment installation.
3. The programmable thermostats must be installed and working prior to
Aclara setup.
4. The locations chosen by the utility must provide access to the interior of the
house at the time of installation.
5. Installers should be equipped with a GPS receiver. This will facilitate the
installation and search-in procedure.
These steps are described in more detail in the following sections.
TNS Patch
Follow these steps to install the HAN TNS patch.
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Prerequisites
Residence Access
Please ensure that the installation locations allow access to the interior of the
residence during the time of installation. This is necessary to ensure the
programmable thermostat and IHD are installed and operating correctly.
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Installation
IHD Installation
The IHD must be installed in the residence prior to the programmable thermostat.
Programmable Thermostat Installation
The programmable thermostats must be installed prior to Aclara’s arrival. Please
refer to the operating and installation manual included with the programmable
thermostat.
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CHAPTER
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M
ETER
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T
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Setup
1. Insert the integrated meter into an appropriate meter socket.
2. Plug the IHD into a standard 120 VAC outlet.
3. Connect the Meter Shop Test Tool to the integrated meter.
Once connected and powered up, proceed through the following functions of the
HAN.
Messaging
Pricing
Load Control
Meter Data
Interval Data
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Interval Data
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S
PECIFICATIONS
The HAN module was designed in accordance with the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol.
This section contains general, electrical, environmental, and physical
specifications for the HAN module.
Electrical Specifications
Compliance Specifications
N
OTE
Unless otherwise indicated, ANSI C12.1-2001 is the referring standard for tests
listed in tables Table 5.2, Table 5.3, and Table 5.4.
N
OTE
Per Measurement Canada, Specifications/Standards LMG-EG-07 & PS-E-09-E
are used to verify compliance with Canadian criteria.
Table 5.1
HAN module electrical ratings
Parameter Rating
Input Voltage 11 to 17 VDC
Quiescent Current <15 mA @ 13 VDC
Current while transmitting RF <30 mA @ 13 VDC
Power Supply DC energy is provided by the host.
Table 5.2
HAN module compliance specifications
Test Title Applicable Specification
EMI/RFI Emission
Conducted/Radiated
ANSI C12.1 Test No. 27 - CFR 47 Subparts A & B -
Radio Frequency Conducted and Radiated
Emissions. Class B Digital Device. Tested to
EN55022 in order to meet both Canadian and US
requirements.
EMI/RFI Susceptibility ANSI C12.1 Test No. 26 - "Effect of Radio
Frequency Interference", 200 kHz - 10 GHz at field
strength of 15V/m.
Occupied Bandwidth 75 MHz
RF Output Power <+22 dBm
Carrier Frequency Stability ±98 kHz-40 ppm
This product complies with FCC OET Bulletin 65 radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Table 5.3
HAN module environmental specifications
Thermal
Effect of Operating Temperature Aclara Specific Test
-40°C to 70°C with and without solar load
Humidity
Effect of Relative Humidity Aclara Specific Test
60°C for three 24 hour cycles or 85°C for one 24
hour cycle at 95 ±4 % relative humidity,
non-condensing.
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Chapter 5 • Specifications
Physical Specifications
Additional Regulatory Data
Table 5.4
HAN module physical specifications
Parameter Specification
Approximate Weight < 1.0 oz. (28.4 g.)
Dimensions 5.3" x 2.9" x .6"
Table 5.5
HAN module labeling requirements
Labeling Requirements
The FCC ID and IC ID numbers are located on the module label as shown in
Figure 5.1. The Aclara serial number, which is also the MAC address, is also
displayed on this label.
Figure 5.1
HAN module label
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Additional Regulatory Data
The following is a tabulation of regulatory data found elsewhere in this manual and
is required by the regulatory agencies of some countries.
N
OTE
No subcarrier is used to modulate the carrier. Refer to paragraph 2, on page 9
for more information.
Table 5.6
HAN module regulatory data
Parameter Specification
Disclaimer noting that operation of the
device is subject to conditions and that the
device may not cause harmful interference
and device must accept any interference
received.
Regulatory Data note on page 10.
Principles of device operation Appearance of actual programmable
thermostat may vary from image. on page 9
Block diagram RF operation block diagram on page 11
Operating frequency 2405 - 2480 MHz
Channeling 16 channels
Internal/External data source External
Type(s) of modulation Offset Quadrature Phase Shift Keying per
IEEE 802.15.4
Type of information transmitted Equipment control
Occupied bandwidth 5 MHz,
RF output power 22 dBm or less. Meets FCC section 15.247
for field strength emissions
Carrier frequency stability ±98 kHz-40 ppm
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Index