ABB EV3 User manual

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ENERGY METER
EV3
User Manual
EV3
User Manual
Document ID: 9AKK107991A1347
Revision: A
2020-12-01

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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and
should not be construed as a commitment by ABB Spa. ABB Spa assumes
no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
In no event shall ABB Spa be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages of any nature or kind arising from the use of
this document, nor shall ABB Spa be liable for incidental or consequential
damages arising from use of any software or hardware described in this
document.
Copyrights
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without written permission from ABB Spa, and the contents thereof must
not be imparted to a third party nor used for any unauthorized purpose.
The software or hardware described in this document is furnished under
a license and may be used, copied, or disclosed only in accordance with
the terms of such license.
© Copyright 2020 ABB Spa. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
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product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Contact
ABB SpA
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20009 – Vittuone – Milano
Italy
Tel. [phone]

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Table of Contents
1General Information .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Responsibility .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Common safety instructions.................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Service and warranty instructions.......................................................................................... 4
1.4 Disposal (product end of life information) ........................................................................... 4
1.5 Environment................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6 Service and Warranty ................................................................................................................. 5
1.7 Cyber Security Disclaimer......................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Symbols......................................................................................................................................... 6
2Technical data .............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Abbreviations................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Technical specifications .............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Technical Standards ................................................................................................. 9
3Dimension, Assembling and Installation EV3 012-100..........................................................10
3.1 Assembling and dimensions ...................................................................................................10
3.2 Installation...................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Protection Housing ...................................................................................................................13
3.4 EV3.................................................................................................................................................14
4LCD-Display ...............................................................................................................................15
5User Buttons..............................................................................................................................16
6Test LED .....................................................................................................................................16
7Components .............................................................................................................................. 17
7.1 Block diagram............................................................................................................................. 17
8Functionality .............................................................................................................................18
8.1 Measurement..............................................................................................................................18
8.1.1 Instantaneous parameter measurements..........................................................18
8.2 Display Modes.............................................................................................................................18
8.2.1 Status Diagram.........................................................................................................19
8.2.2 AUTO Mode and ALT Mode ................................................................................... 20
8.3 Fatal Error................................................................................................................................... 20
8.4 Backlight EV3 ............................................................................................................................. 20

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1General Information
1.1 Responsibility
The owner or provider is responsible for the proper use of the device. The installation, put-
ting into operation and reinstallation of the meter is only allowed to be done by electrically
skilled persons, which got knowledge about the contents of this user manual.
1.2 Common safety instructions
For installation, setting into operation and installation of the device the local requirements
for safety requirements must be observed.
Danger
Inappropriate use of parts under high voltage may lead to grave injuries and ac-
cidents, which may be fatal even with 230V.
The conductors which are connected to the device must be disconnected to the
mains during assembling and installation. It must be used a prevention for be-
ing switched on accidentally.
The device is not allowed to be used out of specifications.
1.3 Service and warranty instructions
Damaged devices can’t be repaired by you. The warranty and liability will be terminated with
opening the device. The same applies to damages caused by external influences.
For the device no servicing is required.
1.4 Disposal (product end of life information)
This meter was designed and built by ABB to provide many years of service and is backed by
our commitment to provide high quality support. When it eventually reaches the end of its
serviceable life, it should be disposed in accordance with local or national legislation.

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1.5 Environment
This meter is designed for indoor or in a cabinet environment only (avoiding extreme weather
conditions) in accordance with EN50470-1 and EN50470-3, with the terminal cover fitted.
1.6 Service and Warranty
This meter product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of
one year from date of shipment. During the warranty period ABB will at its option, either re-
pair or replace products which prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this prod-
uct must be returned to a service facility designated by ABB. ABB does not warrant that the
operation of the meter or firmware will be uninterrupted or error free.
Damaged devices can’t be repaired by you. The warranty and liability will be terminated with
opening the device. The same applies to damages caused by external influences.
For the device no servicing is required.
1.7 Cyber Security Disclaimer
EV meter is designed to be connected and to communicate information and data via a net-
work interface, which should be connected to a secure network. It is your sole responsibility
to provide and continuously ensure a secure connection between the product and your net-
work or any other network (as the case may be) and to establish and maintain appropriate
measures (such as but not limited to the installation of firewalls, application of authentica-
tion measures, encryption of data, installation of antivirus programs, etc.) to protect the me-
ter, the network, its system and interfaces against any kind of security breaches, unauthor-
ized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and/or theft of data or information. ABB S.p.A.
and its affiliates are not liable for damages and/or losses related to such security breaches,
unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and/or theft of data or information.
Although ABB S.p.A. provides functionality testing on the products and updates that we re-
lease, you should institute your own testing program for any product updates or other major
system updates (to include but not limited to code changes, configuration file changes, third
party software updates or patches, hardware change out, etc.) to ensure that the security
measures that you have implemented have not been compromised and system functionality
in your environment is as expected.

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1.8 Symbols
Danger through Electric Voltages
The symbol indicates warnings, which may lead to personal inju-
ries or death if it is ignored. Take all necessary precautions to
avoid danger!
Warning
The symbol indicates warnings to a possible dangerous situation
which may lead to personal injuries or damage to properties.
Avoid dangerous situations!
Attention!
“Attention” indicates warnings, which may lead to damage of
properties if not observed.
Notice
“Notice” indicates important information in the manual.

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2Technical data
2.1 Abbreviations
+A Import active energy (to customer)
-A Export active energy (from customer)
EN European Standard
Imp/kWh Quantity of pulses each kWh
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
OBIS Object Identification System
+P Import active power
-P Export active power
2.2 Technical specifications
Type
Three phase direct
Voltage
Nominal voltage Un
3x230/400 Vac
Voltage range
0.8 –1.15Un
Frequency
Nominal frequency fn
50 Hz
Frequency range
0.98 –1.02 fn
Current
Reference current Iref = Ib = 10 Itr
5 A
Maximum current Imax
65A
Minimum current Imin
0.25 A
Starting current Ist
 0.004 Ib
Accuracy
Cl. B
Class B in compliance with EN 50470-3

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Measuring Active Energy
Two Energy Directions
+A/-A
Meter constant
LED-Output
1000 Imp/kWh
Display
LCD
7 digit
Life cycle
> 12 years
RS485- Data Interface
Connector
3P meter: Three screws type
Parameter
9600/19200/38400 bps, 8E1
Communication protocol
Modbus RTU
Power Consumption
Voltage circuit
< 0.7 W / 5.5 VA at Un
Current circuit
< 0.015 VA at Ib
Temperature Range
Typical Operation
-30°C to +70°C
Storage
-40°C to +85°C
EMC Properties
Isolation
4 kV AC, 50 Hz, 1min
High Voltage
7kV, Impulse 0.1/2000 µs
Housing
Dimension
DIN-Rail 90x70x62 mm
Material
fiber-glass reinforced Polycarbonate
(flame resistant EN 62053-21)
Class of protection
II
Degree of protection
IP21 (IP 51 in protective enclosure)
Weight
Weight
appr. 0,26 kg
Environment
Mechanical environment
Class M1 as per 2014/32/EU Directive.
Electromagnetic environment
Class E2 as per 2014/32/EU Directive.
Tab. 1: Technical Properties

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2.2.1 Technical Standards
EN 50470-1: Electricity metering equipment (AC) -Part 1: General requirements, test and
test conditions Metering equipment (class indexes A, B, and C);
EN 50470-3: Electricity metering equipment (AC) -Part 3: Particular requirement Static me-
ters for active energy (class indexes A, B, and C);
EN 50022: Low voltage switchgear and control gear for industrial use; mounting rails,
top hat rails, 35 mm wide, for snap-on mounting of equipment
IEC 62053-21: Static meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
IEC 62052-11: Electricity metering equipment (AC)-General requirements, tests and test con-
ditions –part 11: metering equipment

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3Dimension, Assembling and Installation
EV3 012-100
3.1 Assembling and dimensions
The meter constructed for assembling on DIN-rail TH 35-7.5 according to IEC 60715.
1 Housing EV3
Nr
Element
1
Meter Hook
2
User Buttons
3
LCD
4
DIN Rail
5
Meter cover
6
Meter case
7
Terminal block with cover