Camille Bauer APLUS-LED Application guide

Device handbook
APLUS-LED
Operating Instructions APLUS with LED display or without display
157679-19 (PM 1000357 000 01) 04/2016
Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG
Aargauerstrasse 7
CH-5610 Wohlen / Switzerland
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Contents
1. Introduction .....................................................................................................................5
1.1 Purpose of this document........................................................................................................5
1.2 Scope of supply.......................................................................................................................5
1.3 Further documents..................................................................................................................5
2. Security notes..................................................................................................................6
3. Device overview...............................................................................................................6
3.1 Brief description.......................................................................................................................6
3.2 Possible modes of operation ...................................................................................................7
3.3 Monitoring and alarming..........................................................................................................8
3.3.1 Alarming concept .................................................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Logic components..............................................................................................................................10
3.3.3 Limit values........................................................................................................................................11
3.3.4 Sequence of evaluation .....................................................................................................................12
3.4 Free Modbus image ..............................................................................................................13
4. Mechanical mounting....................................................................................................14
4.1 Panel cutout..........................................................................................................................14
4.2 Mounting of the device ..........................................................................................................14
4.3 Demounting of the device......................................................................................................14
5. Electrical connections ..................................................................................................15
5.1 General safety notes .............................................................................................................15
5.2 Electrical connections of the I/Os ..........................................................................................16
5.3 Possible cross sections and tightening torques .....................................................................16
5.4 Inputs....................................................................................................................................17
5.5 Rogowski current inputs........................................................................................................21
5.6 Power supply.........................................................................................................................22
5.7 Relays...................................................................................................................................22
5.8 Digital inputs and outputs......................................................................................................23
5.9 Analog outputs ......................................................................................................................25
5.10 Modbus interface RS485 X4 and / or X8 ...............................................................................25
5.11 Profibus DP interface............................................................................................................26
6. Commissioning..............................................................................................................27
6.1 Software installation CB-Manager .........................................................................................27
6.2 Parametrization of the device functionality.............................................................................28
6.3 Installation check...................................................................................................................29
6.4 Installation of Ethernet devices..............................................................................................30
6.4.1 Connection......................................................................................................................................30
6.4.2 Network installation using the CB-Manager software.....................................................................31
6.4.3 Network installation by means of local programming .....................................................................32
6.4.4 Time synchronization via NTP-protocol..........................................................................................33
6.4.5 TCP ports for data transmission .....................................................................................................33
6.5 Installation of Profibus DP devices ........................................................................................34
6.6 Protection against device data changing ...............................................................................35
7. Operating the device.....................................................................................................36
7.1 Display and operating elements ............................................................................................36
7.2 Operating modes...................................................................................................................37
7.3 Setting the display brightness................................................................................................38
7.4 Display modes.......................................................................................................................39
7.5 Meter reading........................................................................................................................42

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7.6 Alarm handling......................................................................................................................43
7.6.1 Alarm state display on the device..................................................................................................... 43
7.6.2 Display of alarm texts........................................................................................................................ 43
7.6.3 Acknowledgment of alarms via display............................................................................................. 44
7.7 Resetting of measurements ..................................................................................................45
7.8 Configuration ........................................................................................................................46
7.8.1 Selection of the parameter to edit..................................................................................................... 50
7.8.2 Discrete selection.............................................................................................................................. 51
7.8.3 Setting value ..................................................................................................................................... 51
7.9 Data logger...........................................................................................................................52
7.9.1 Activation of data logger recording ................................................................................................... 52
7.9.2 SD card............................................................................................................................................. 52
7.9.3 Access to logger data ....................................................................................................................... 53
7.9.4 Logger data analysis......................................................................................................................... 53
8. Service, maintenance and disposal .............................................................................54
8.1 Protection of data integrity ....................................................................................................54
8.2 Calibration and new adjustment............................................................................................54
8.3 Cleaning................................................................................................................................54
8.4 Battery..................................................................................................................................54
8.5 Disposal................................................................................................................................54
9. Technical data................................................................................................................55
10.Dimensional drawings...................................................................................................60
Annex ...................................................................................................................................62
ADescription of measured quantities.............................................................................62
A1 Basic measurements.............................................................................................................62
A2 Harmonic analysis.................................................................................................................65
A3 System imbalance.................................................................................................................66
A4 Reactive power.....................................................................................................................67
A5 Mean values and trend..........................................................................................................69
A6 Meters...................................................................................................................................70
BDisplay matrices in FULL mode ...................................................................................71
B0 Used abbreviations for the measurements............................................................................71
B1 Display matrix single phase system ......................................................................................78
B2 Display matrix Split-phase (two-phase) systems...................................................................79
B3 Display matrix 3-wire system, balanced load.........................................................................80
B4 Display matrix 3-wire systems, unbalanced load...................................................................81
B5 Display matrix 3-wire systems, unbalanced load, Aron..........................................................82
B6 Display matrix 4-wire system, balanced load.........................................................................83
B7 Display matrix 4-wire systems, unbalanced load...................................................................84
B8 Display matrix 4-wire system, unbalanced load, Open-Y.......................................................85
B9 Display matrix of mean-values of power quantities................................................................86
CFCC statement ...............................................................................................................87
INDEX...................................................................................................................................88

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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of this document
This document describes the universal measurement device for heavy-current quantities APLUS. It is
intended to be used by:
•Installation personnel and commissioning engineers
•Service and maintenance personnel
•Planners
Scope
This handbook is valid for all hardware versions of the APLUS with LED display or without display. Some of
the functions described in this document are available only, if the necessary optional components are
included in the device.
Required knowledge
A general knowledge in the field of electrical engineering is required. For assembly and installation of the
device knowledge of applicable national safety regulations and installation standard is required.
1.2 Scope of supply
•Measurement device APLUS
•Safety instructions (multiple languages)
•Connection set basic unit: Plug-in terminals and mounting clamps
•Optional: Connection set I/O extension: Plug-in terminals
1.3 Further documents
Via our homepage http://www.camillebauer.com further documents about the APLUS can be downloaded:
•Safety instructions APLUS
•Data sheet APLUS
•Modbus basics: General description of the communication protocol
•Modbus interface APLUS: Register description of Modbus/RTU communication via RS-485
•Modbus/TCP interface APLUS: Register description of Modbus/TCP communication via Ethernet

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2. Security notes
Device may only be disposed in a professional manner !
The installation and commissioning should only be carried out by trained personnel.
Check the following points before commissioning:
– that the maximum values for all the connections are not exceeded, see "Technical data"
section,
– that the connection wires are not damaged, and that they are not live during wiring,
– that the power flow direction and the phase rotation are correct.
The instrument must be taken out of service if safe operation is no longer possible (e.g. visible
damage). In this case, all the connections must be switched off. The instrument must be
returned to the factory or to an authorized service dealer.
It is forbidden to open the housing and to make modifications to the instrument. The instrument
is not equipped with an integrated circuit breaker. During installation check that a labeled switch
is installed and that it can easily be reached by the operators.
Unauthorized repair or alteration of the unit invalidates the warranty.
3. Device overview
3.1 Brief description
The APLUS is a comprehensive instrument for the universal measurement, monitoring and power quality
analysis in power systems. The device can be adapted fast and easily to the measurement task by means
of the CB-Manager software. The universal measurement system of the device may be used directly for
any power system, from single phase up to 4-wire unbalanced networks, without hardware modifications.
Independent of measurement task and outer influences always the same high performance is achieved.
Using additional, optional components the opportunities of the APLUS may be extended. You may choose
from I/O extensions, communication interfaces or data logger. The nameplate on the device gives further
details about the present version.
The version with top-hat rail adapter instead of the display has the same dimensions and connections as
the version with display and supports the same options.

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3.2 Possible modes of operation
The APLUS can cover a wide range of possible input ranges without any hardware variance. The adaption
to the input signal is performed by means of variable amplifying levels for current and voltage inputs.
Depending on the application it makes sense to fix these levels by means of the configuration or to let
them stay variable to achieve a maximum accuracy during measurement. The differentiation, if the
amplifying remains constant or is adapted to the present value, is done during the definition of the input
configuration by means of the parameter "auto-scaling".
The disadvantage of auto-scaling is that when an amplifying level needs to be changed, a settling time of
at least one cycle of the power frequency must be allowed until the signals have stabilized again. During
this short time the measurement results remain frozen.
Continuous measurement
An absolute uninterrupted measurement of all quantities assumes that auto-scaling is deactivated for both
voltage and current inputs.
Metering
The uncertainty of the active energy meters of the APLUS is given with class 0.5S. To fulfill the high
requirements of the underlying meter standard EN 62053-22 also small currents have to be measured
very accurate. To do so, auto-scaling must be activated for current inputs. For metering applications the
system voltage is assumed to be quite constant, nominal value acc. standard, wherefore auto-scaling for
voltages is not required. The subsequent example shows an appropriate configuration, which also
conforms to the factory setting of the device.
Dynamic monitoring of limit values
An important criterion when monitoring the quality of the supply voltage is the possibility to detect short
sags of the system voltage. To be able to follow the progress of the voltage auto-scaling of the voltage
inputs should be deactivated. Thereby you have to consider that a possible swell of the voltage may be
detected only up to the configured overriding (20% of rated voltage in the above example), because the
switching of the measurement range is locked in both directions.
This applies analogously to all quantities of the system, whose progress should be monitored. For power
quantities the voltage amplification as well as the current amplification is influenced. However, which basic
quantities may vary how much can differ from application to application.

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3.3 Monitoring and alarming
The logic module integrated in the APLUS is a powerful feature to monitor critical situations without delay
on device side. By implementing this local intelligence a safe monitoring can be realized which is
independent of the readiness of the control system.
3.3.1 Alarming concept
How alarms are handled is decided during the configuration of the device. For that in the logic module you
can define if LED's are used for alarm state display and how resp. when a possibly activated action, such
as the switching of a relay, will be reset. These configuration parameters are highlighted in yellow in the
following chart.
LED ON
Alarm
acknowledged
?
Alarm state
still persists ?
slow flashing
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Acknowledg.
of LEDS
required ?
Stop
flashing
LED OFF
Alarm state
still persists ?
N
Y
N
Fast
flashing
ALARM
LED used
for alarm
display ?
No action
N
Action
configurated
?
Perform action
Alarm state
still persists ?
Y
N
Action
resettable
?
Reset
?
Action reset Y
N
N
Y
N
Y
Y
►Acknowledgment: This procedure affects the state of the LED only
If an alarm state is visualized via LED, its occurence must be acknowledged via display (see:
Acknowledgment of alarms via display), no matter if it is still active (fast flashing) or has dropped-out
already (slow flashing). By acknowledging an alarm, only the flashing of the LED stops, but a reset of the
alarm action is performed only if the display is configured as a possible source for alarm reset.
Acknowledgment is not required if "acknowledgement of alarm LEDs required" in the
logic module configuration is not selected.
►Alarm reset: This procedure affects the states of the follow-up action and the LEDs
If an alarm state occurs a follow-up action (e.g. the switching of a relay) can be triggered. This follow-up
action is normally reset as soon as the alarm condition no longer exists. But the alarm handling may be
configured as well in a way that only by means of an alarm reset the subsequent operation is withdrawn.
This way an alarm remains stored until a reset is performed, even if the alarm situation no longer exists.
Possible sources for an alarm reset are the display, a digital input, another logical state of the logic
module or a command via the bus interface.
Hint: If an alarm is reset, the alarm state visualized via LED is acknowledged at the same time.
On the next page some signal flow examples are shown.

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Z: Logic output determined from all involved logic
inputs
D: Corresponds to signal Z, delayed by the switch-in
resp. dropout delay
A: Output signal of the logic function
S: State of the subsequent operation (e.g. of a relay),
corresponds normally to A, but may be inverted
(subsequent operation: relay OFF)
1) Alarm reset inactive, switch-in and dropout delay 3s, follow-up action not inverted
Acknowledgment of
LED, inactive alarm
Acknowledgment of
LED, active alarm
2) Alarm reset active, switch-in and dropout delay 0s, follow-up action inverted
Reset when alarm is
inactive
Reset when alarm is
still active

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3.3.2 Logic components
The logic outputs are calculated via a two level logical combination of states, which are present at the
inputs. Usable components are AND, OR and XOR gates as well as their inversions NAND, NOR and
XNOR.
The principal function of the logical gates is given in the following table, for simplicity shown for gates with
two inputs only.
function symbol
older symbols
truth table plain text
ANSI 91-1984
DIN 40700 (alt)
AND
A
B
Y
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Function is true if all input
conditions are fulfilled
NAND
A
B
Y
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Function is true if at least
one of the input
conditions is not fulfilled
OR
A
B
Y
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Function is true if at least
one of the input
conditions is fulfilled
NOR
A
B
Y
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
Function is true if none of
the input conditions is
fulfilled
XOR
A
B
Y
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
Function is true if exactly
one of the input
conditions is fulfilled
XNOR
A
B
Y
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
Function is true if all of
the input conditions are
fulfilled or all conditions
are not fulfilled
The logic components of the first level may combine up to three, the components of the second level up to
four input conditions. If individual inputs are not used, their state is automatically set to a condition which
has no influence on the logic result.