Robertshaw Controls d b a Invensys Home Control Systems EMSM-101 vCon RF Meter User Manual TD2003
Robertshaw Controls Company d/b/a Invensys Home Control Systems vCon RF Meter TD2003
User Manual
TD2001 COPYRIGHT© 2002 INVENYS HOME CONTROL SYSTEMS 7/30/02
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Invensys vCon RF Meter
General Instructions
Description
The vCon™ Single-Phase meter provides Form 2S-240V
residential electronic metering with advanced sensor
technology and integrated RF network communications
capability. The meter displays accumulated electricity
usage data on an easy-to-read LCD display, is compatible
with industry requirements for mounting and device
profile features, and can be dismantled without the use of
hand tools. It is available in the industry standard Single-
Phase meter Form 2S configuration, and is compliant with
all applicable ANSI standards.
The vCon meter is a member of the Invensys GoodWatts
System family. This meter supports utility, service provider
and end-user (home or business-owner) needs for
automated utility measurement, data collection, control,
notification, and usage management.
Warning: Any work on, or near, energized meters, meter
sockets, or other metering equipment can present a
danger of electrical shock. All work on this product should
be performed only by qualif9ed electricians and metering
specialists in accordance with local utility safety practices,
utility requirements, and procedures outlined in Chapter
14 of The Handbook for Electricity Metering (9th Edition).
The information contained in this manual is intended to
be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not
intended to replace the extensive training necessary to
handle metering equipment in a safe manner.
Use extreme caution when servicing with power on.
Precautions
All industry safety precautions must be observed during
all phases of operation, service, and repair of the Invensys
vCon RF Meter meter. Failure to comply with precautions
or with specific warnings in this document violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of
the metering instrument. Invensys assumes no liability for
the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Caution: This equipment is authorized for use under the
United States Federal Communication Commission Rules
and Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 47
part 15 and must be installed in accordance with the
instructions provided in this document. In accordance
with FCC requirements, changes or modifications to this
equipment that are not expressly approved by the party
responsible for FCC compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
FIGURE 1. Invensys vCon RF Meter
Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements in
section 1.1307, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm
(8 inches) is required between the antenna and all
persons.
Note: 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 outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Specifications
Residential Electronic Meter Specifications
Nominal operating conditions
Nameplate Voltage Form 2S: Vn = 240VAC
Rated Frequency Fn = 60Hz
Power Factor PF = 1.0
Ambient Temperature Ta = 25C +/- 5C
Class 200 Test Amps TA = 30 Amps
Environmental specifications
Temperature -40× to +85× Celsius
(components temperature)
Humidity 0 to 100% RH (non-condensing)
EMI 15volts/m, 25MHz to 1000MHz
Input specifications
Voltage Range Form 2S: 80% to 115% of Vn (192VAC to 276VAC)
Potential Circuit Burden < 5VA, including meter burden at 276VAC
Current Range 0.1 Amps to 200 Amps
Current Circuit Burden < 0.25VA at Test Amps
Frequency Range 95% to 105% Fn
Input over-range requirements
Voltage withstand 2.5kV RMS for 60 seconds
Current withstand Temporary (0.1 seconds), 7000 Amps peak
Continuous (5 hours), 220 Amps RMS
Surge withstand Capability (SWC) ANSI C12.1-1995, Sect 10.2.8
Communication
RF Network interface 900MHz, frequency hopping
Operating characteristics
Burden Power Supply: Less than 3 watts
Per phase current burden: 0.1 milliohms typical at 25×C
Per phase voltage burden: 0.03 watts
@ 240 VAC
Accuracy (typical) Class 5
Meets ANSI C12.1 accuracy requirements
Miscellaneous Per phase starting current: Class 200, 50ma.
Minimum recognized outage: 100 ms
Absolute maximums
Voltage Continuous: 288 VAC
Surge Voltages:
ANSI C37.90.1: Oscillatory 2.5 kV, 2500 strikes
Fast Transient 5 kV, 2500 strikes
ANSI C62.41:6 kV @ 1.2/50 us, 10 strikes
IEC 801-4” 4 kV, 2.5 kHz repetitive burst for 1 min.
Dielectric (ANSI C12.10):2.5 kVrms @ 60Hz, 60 sec.
Current Continuous: 120% of meter class
Temporary (1 sec): 200% of meter class
Applicable standards
ANSI C12.1 – 1995 American National Standard Code for Electricity Metering
ANSI C12.10 – 1997 American National Standard Code for Watt-hour Meters
ANSI C12.20 Energy Management Accuracy
ANSI C37.90.1 Surge Withstand Capability (SWC)
IEE C64
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