Power Measurement ION6300 Utility Meter User Manual ION 6300 Installation Guide
Power Measurement Ltd. Utility Meter ION 6300 Installation Guide
Manual
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Danger
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within and outside the product
enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if
proper precautions are not followed.
Caution
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may cause minor or moderate
injury to persons, damage to property or damage to the device itself, if proper precautions are
not followed.
Note
This symbol directs the user’s attention to important installation, operating and maintenance
instructions.
Installation Considerations
Installation and maintenance of the ION 6300 meter should only be performed by qualified, competent
personnel that have appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices. The meter
must be installed in accordance with all local and National Electrical Codes.
DANGER
Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death.
During normal operation of the ION 6300 meter, hazardous voltages are present inside its case and on
associated wiring. Follow standard safety precautions while performing any installation or service work
(e.g. opening fuses/breakers).
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the ION 6300.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions, or permanent damage to the meter may occur.
The ION 6300 meter is powered from the line it is monitoring, and has different hardware options that
affect voltage input ratings. The ION 6300 meter’s serial number label lists all equipped options. Apply-
ing voltage levels incompatible with the input ratings will permanently damage the meter.
The ION 6300 meter’s ground wire must be properly connected to earth ground for the noise and surge
protection circuitry to function correctly. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
FCC Notice
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 instruction manual, 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 out-
let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Modifications: Modifications to this device which are not approved by Power Measurement may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
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Limitation of Liability
Power Measurement Ltd. (“Power Measurement”) reserves the right to make changes in the device or its
specifications identified in this
document without notice. Power Measurement advises customers to obtain the
latest version of the device specifications before placing orders to verify that the information being relied upon
by the customer is current.
Regardless of whether any remedy set forth herein fails of its essential purpose, except to the extent the following
limitation is prohibited by applicable law, Power Measurement shall not, in any event or under any legal claim
or theory (whether based on contract, indemnity, warranty, tort (including negligence and strict liability) or
otherwise), be liable to the original purchaser or any other person or entity for special, indirect, incidental,
punitive, liquidated, special or consequential damages whatsoever with respect to any purchased product,
including, without limitation, business interruption, loss of use, profit or revenue, even if Power Measurement has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent that a limitation or exclusion of consequential
damages are prohibited by applicable law, then Power Measurement’s liability shall be limited to twice the
amount of the relevant purchased product. Not to limit the foregoing, a) Power Measurement shall not be liable
for any claim (other than a claim solely for the breach of one of the above Warranties that is made in accordance
with the above described procedures) made by the original purchaser, its employees, agents, or contractors for
any loss, damage, or expense incurred due to, caused by, or related to any purchased product; and b) the above
Warranties are the original purchaser's exclusive remedy and Power Measurement hereby expressly disclaims all
other warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of non-infringement and the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
These limited Warranties shall not apply to any product that has been subject to alteration, accident, misuse,
abuse, neglect or failure to exactly follow Power Measurement's instructions for operation and maintenance. Any
technical assistance provided by Power Measurement's personnel or representatives in system design shall be
deemed to be a proposal and not a recommendation. The responsibility for determining the feasibility of such
proposals rests with the original purchaser and should be tested by the original purchaser. It is the original
purchaser’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product and associated documentation for its
purposes. The original purchaser acknowledges that 100% "up" time is not realizable because of possible
hardware or software defects. The original purchaser recognizes that such defects and failures may cause
inaccuracies or malfunctions. Only the terms expressed in these limited Warranties shall apply and no
distributor, corporation or other entity, individual or employee of Power Measurement or any other entity is
authorized to amend, modify or extend the Warranties in any way.
The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, however, Power
Measurement assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Power Measurement, ION, ION Enterprise, MeterM@il, WebMeter and “drive energy performance” are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Power Measurement. All other trademarks are property of their
respective owners.
Covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent No's 6792364, 6792337, 6751562, 6745138, 6737855, 6694270, 6671654, 6671635,
6687627, 6615147, 6611922, 6611773, 6563697, 6493644, 6397155, 6186842, 6185508, 6000034,
5995911, 5828576, 5736847, 5650936, D459259, D458863, D443541, D439535, D435471, D432934,
D429655, D429533, D427533.
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ION 6300 Socket Based Wireless Energy Meter
The ION® 6300 is a metering and data transmitting component of your
energy management system that features a compact design, wireless
communications, and socket mounting for quick and easy installation.
Each ION 6300 meter measures power and calculates energy use at its
installed location (load point) inside your building. The data is periodically
sent and transmitted through the other ION 6300 meters in the building, to
the wireless gateway. The gateway collects and stores the data, then forwards
the data to the ION Enterprise® server for processing and storage.
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Limitations on Wireless Communications
The range of wireless communication is reduced when transmitting through
building materials such as concrete or steel. Test results in modern
skyscrapers displayed the ability to communicate reliably from one to three
floors distance between two ION 6300 meters. Ranges up to 50 feet are
typical when transmitting through walls constructed with wood or drywall.
Communication ranges depend on the environment where the device is
installed.
Wireless Repeater
The use of a wireless repeater may be necessary in cases where the meters
are far from the gateway or other meters. Contact Power Measurement™ for
ordering information.
Before You Begin
1. Check to ensure you received the correct meter options, compatible with
the electrical system that your meter will be monitoring. Refer to the
“Available Options” section for details.
2. Read this manual in its entirety. Follow the warnings presented in the
“Installation Considerations” section.
3. Review the building plans. Check that the wiring/installation plans for the
ION 6300 meters conform to the requirements of the building’s electrical
system.
4. Coordinate the installation of the ION 6300 meters with the installation
of the gateway. The gateway should be installed first so that the meter can
provide communications diagnostics immediately after installation.
NOTE
Consult the Location ID on the ION 6300 meter label to see where the meter
should be installed (e.g. floor number, panel number).
Getting More Information
Additional material related to the ION 6300 and other Power Measurement
products are available online at www.pwrm.com. This manual is also
available in PDF format and can be downloaded from our website.
Operating frequency License-free 900 MHz ISM radio band
Operating range Typical 30 meter (100 ft) range to other
routers (indoor, line of sight)
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Meter Dimensions
The ION 6300 has the following dimensions:
Voltage Inputs
Current Inputs
Nameplate Voltage Vln = 120- 480 VAC
Temporary
Overvoltage Withstand
(0.5 seconds)
150% of Vn
Continuous
Overvoltage Withstand
(5 hours)
130% of Vn
Surge Withstand Oscillatory = 3 kV (1 mHz; 100 Hz, 10 seconds)
Fast Transient = 5 kV (50 pulses/sec, 20 seconds)
Meter Class Starting Load Continuous Max.
(5 hours)
Temporar y Max.
(6 line cycles)
Class 20 0.005 Amps 30 Amps 400 Amps
Class 120 0.050 Amps - -
Class 200 0.050 Amps 250 Amps 7000 Amps
Class 320 0.050 Amps 320 Amps 7000 Amps
Class 480 0.120 Amps 600 Amps 7000 Amps
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Meter Overview
Available Options
Reset Switch
(located under
front cover)
LCD Display
Front Optical
Port
Reed
Switch
RESET SWITCH
Initiates a demand reset, resetting the demand
values in the meter, storing the current demand
values and starting a new demand interval.
Only accessible on unsealed meters.
REED SWITCH
The reed switch is found at the 12 o'clock position
(on top of the meter), and is used for entering:
the alternate display sequence, (swipe with a magnet)
the diagnostic display sequence (hold the magnet at this
position for three seconds)
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Installation
The ION 6300 is designed to plug into a socket mount.
Environmental Conditions
Step 1: Mounting the Meter
DANGER
Mounting and installation of the ION 6300 should be performed only by
licensed electricians, and must conform to all applicable local electrical
codes.
1. Disconnect all power to the socket.
2. Align the meter and insert into the socket. Make sure the blades are
pushed in firmly.
3. Seal the Demand Reset switch (if required).
Step 2: Power Up the Meter
No additional wiring is needed to power the meter; the ION 6300 is powered
from the electrical system it is monitoring (i.e. voltage inputs Va and Vc).
1. Close the PT fuses (or direct voltage input fuses).
2. Open the CT shorting blocks.
3. Apply power to the meter.
The meter automatically detects the service type and voltage, displaying the
information on the LCD and properly configuring a complete diagnostic
check of the installation. This feature checks if the service matches the meter
form type (i.e., a 8/9S meter form will not function as a 6S meter form).
Mounting location Indoor
Operating temperature -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)
Relative humidity up to 95%, non-condensing
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In cases where all three potentials are not initially present when the meter first
powers up (e.g. installing a meter in a 480V site), the meter will not be able
to identify the service at first and will then rescan the voltage and phase
information every minute until correctly identifying the service type.
NOTE
An ION 6300 can be re-installed as a different type without needing to be
re-programmed.
Step 3: Verify Meter Operation and Communications
Use the front panel display to confirm the meter is configured and operating
properly.
Meter Display
The front panel display screens on the ION 6300 provide both energy values
and diagnostics information.
Potential Indicators (Va, Vb, Vc) -- appear only if the service is polyphase and
only then if potential is applied to the respective phase.
Annunciators (kVARh, Vrms, kW, etc.) -- are pre-programmed for display.
They can be enabled or disabled; this feature does not affect the other
indicators/identifiers on the LCD.
Nominal Service Voltage Indicator (120, 240, 277, 480) -- signals which
service voltage is being applied to the meter.
Power Quadrant Indicator -- flashes the quadrant in which power is presently
applied.
Delta/Wye Indicator -- displays the service type of the meter. The triangle
indicates Delta mode, while the “Y” indicates Wye.
Delta/Wye
Indicator
Front LCD Disp
l
ay
Digital Power
Indicator
Power Quadrant
Indicators
Potential
Indicators
Annunciators
Nominal Service
Voltage Indicator
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Digital Power Indicator -- scrolls across the bottom of the display (left to right)
to indicate positive or (right to left) to indicate negative energy flow.
Accessing the Display Sequences
There are three display sequences: Normal, Alternate, and Diagnostic.
Normal Display Sequence
The meter automatically scrolls through the normal display sequence under
normal operating conditions.
Alternate Display Sequence
The alternate display sequence includes several more screens than the
normal sequence. To activate the alternate display, swipe a magnet over the
meter in the 12 o' clock position; this activates the reed switch. The word “Alt”
appears on the display before the alternate display sequence starts.
The meter automatically exits back to the normal display sequence after one
pass through the alternate displays.
Diagnostic Display Sequence
This sequence is designed to facilitate troubleshooting problems in the meter
installation. All normal meter functioning continues while in the diagnostic
display sequence. To activate the diagnostic display sequence, activate the
reed switch for three seconds. The display will go blank briefly, which
indicates the beginning of the sequence.
To exit, remove the magnet; the meter returns to the normal display
sequence.
Error Screens
An error screen may appear during a display sequence. Contact Technical
Support for more information.
Meter Communications
Wireless Radio
The meter communicates to the wireless network and gateway via an internal
antenna. Repeaters are used where a signal boost is required (for example,
over long distances). Your meter’s wireless ID is set at the Factory.
Front Optical Port
An ANSI Type II optical port is provided for Factory use. The optical port and
calibration output share the same LED. Whenever the meter is not
communicating, the LED will pulse at a rate proportional to the watthours
flowing through the meter.
Communications Diagnostics
The Radio Link Status display screen indicates if the meter is communicating
with the network. A value of 0 (zero) means communications cannot be
established, while a value of 1 (one) means a communications link is
confirmed.
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Default Display Screens
1If the phase is not present, the corresponding diagnostic screens will not
appear in the sequence.
2Diagnostic counter 5 does not exist (reserved for future use).
Sequence Position Indicator Description
Normal Displays
1000All segments
2 LNK Radio link status
3001Total kWh
4002Total Wh
Alternate Displays
1000All segments
2 000 Radio link status
3001Total kWh
4002Total Wh
5003Negative kWh
6 004 Subinterval length (in minutes)
7005kh
8 006 Instantaneous neutral current
Diagnostic Displays1
1 PHA Phase A voltage angle
2 PHA Phase A instantaneous Vrms
3 PHA Phase A current angle
4 PHA Phase A instantaneous Irms
5 PHB Phase B voltage angle
6 PHB Phase B instantaneous Vrms
7 PHB Phase B current angle
8 PHB Phase B instantaneous Irms
9 PHC Phase C voltage angle
10 PHC Phase C instantaneous Vrms
11 PHC Phase C current angle
12 PHC Phase C instantaneous Irms
13 D1 Diagnostic counter 1
14 D2 Diagnostic counter 2
15 D3 Diagnostic counter 3
16 D4 Diagnostic counter 4
17 D62Diagnostic counter 6
18 D7 Diagnostic counter 7
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Diagnostic Screens
D1 (Polarity and Cross-phase)
The D1 diagnostic checks for proper phase relationships of voltage, incorrect
polarity of voltage, internal meter measurement malfunction, and faulty site
wiring. The envelope of the voltage phasors is fixed at ± 10. If the voltage
phasor values measure more than ± 10 from their nominal position, an error
will be detected. This check is not performed when phase A voltage is
missing.
D2 (Phase Voltage Deviation Check)
The Phase Voltage Deviation Check verifies loss of phase voltage, incorrect
phase voltage, shorted voltage transformer windings, or incorrect voltage
transformer ratio by detecting differences between phase voltage
magnitudes. This check uses the nominal voltage per phase as a reference.
The tolerance range of the voltage deviation (%) is pre-programmed.
D3 (Inactive Phase Current Check)
The Inactive Phase Current Check verifies that the service is maintaining an
acceptable current level and is expected to detect current diversion and an
open or shorted CT circuit. The low current value is pre-programmed into the
register and will have a limit starting at the creep level of the meter and up to
200A in increments of 1mA. Each phase can have a separate threshold. The
error flag will trip if one or more currents fall below its threshold and at least
one current remains above this value for more than 15 seconds. The error
flag will not trip if all phase currents fall below their thresholds.
D4 (Phase Angle Displacement Check)
The Phase Angle Displacement Check diagnostic verifies that the elements
are sensing and receiving the correct current for each phase of the service
and indicates poor load power factor system conditions and reversed CT's.
The phase displacement angle ( ) is pre-programmed. Angles for leading and
lagging loads are separately programmable. The current phasors must be
within this programmable phase with respect to their voltage phasor to pass
this diagnostic check. This is calculated with respect to its respective voltage
phasor, not necessarily phase A's voltage phasor. The check is not performed
if Diagnostic #3 did not pass or if phase A voltage is missing.
D6 (Current Magnitude Imbalance Check)
This diagnostic compares the current of each phase with the other phases in
the installation. If the ratio between any phase current and the average of all
phase currents exceeds the user programmable percentage, then this
diagnostic flag is tripped. The check is not performed if Diagnostic #3 did not
pass, if the average current is below 0.5% of class, or if phase A voltage is
missing.
D7 (Energy Polarity Check)
The D7 diagnostic checks for reverse energy flow of one or more phases. If
the energy polarity (watts) for any phase is negative, this flag will be tripped.
This check is not performed if phase A voltage is missing.
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Revision Date: Jan. 19, 2005