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ReCon T Energy
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ReCon T Energy Logger
User manual
Index
Revision History.................................................................................................................................................5
Important safety information..............................................................................................................................6
Voltage and current inputs..................................................................................................................................7
Electric topologies..............................................................................................................................................7
Installing your ReCon T Energy Logger............................................................................................................
Set-up.............................................................................................................................................................
Recommended initial checkup.......................................................................................................................
End of recording............................................................................................................................................
Connecting the ReCon T Energy Logger.......................................................................................................
Instrument setup.................................................................................................................................................9
Current sensors.................................................................................................................................................14
Recording mode................................................................................................................................................15
Continuous recording...................................................................................................................................15
Programmed recording.................................................................................................................................16
Triggered recording......................................................................................................................................17
CTs and voltage leads connection diagrams.....................................................................................................1
LED indicators..................................................................................................................................................19
Accessing ReCon T from inside the same LAN..........................................................................................20
Accessing ReCon T from outside the LAN. Router's NAT configuration...................................................21
Accessing ReCon T via MedcalScope and TCP/IP connection...................................................................23
MODBUS in ReCon T......................................................................................................................................24
Available real time measurements via MODBUS.......................................................................................24
ReCon T built-in web-server........................................................................................................................26
Bluetooth configuration and use.......................................................................................................................27
Windows XP................................................................................................................................................27
Windows 7...................................................................................................................................................31
Windows 10.................................................................................................................................................35
Bluetooth software from other manufacturers.............................................................................................37
Figure Index
Figure 1: Tools icon for launching setup............................................................................................................9
Figure 2: MEDCALScope set-up dialog............................................................................................................9
Figure 3: ReCon T with Ethernet Setup...........................................................................................................10
Figure 4: Remote communication settings for ReCon T GPRS.......................................................................11
Figure 5: HV measuring setup example...........................................................................................................12
Figure 6: Setup of instruments with clamps and coils......................................................................................14
Figure 7: Continuous recording........................................................................................................................15
Figure : Programmed recording (timed session)............................................................................................16
Figure 9: Triggered recording...........................................................................................................................17
Figure 10: Connection for 3-Phase Wye (Star) topology.................................................................................1
Figure 11: Connection for 3-Phase Delta (Triangle) topology.........................................................................1
Figure 12: Connection for single phase topology.............................................................................................1
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Figure 13: Connection for bi-phase (Split phase) topology.............................................................................1
Figure 14: Led blinking code............................................................................................................................19
Figure 15: MedcalScope´s Instrument Name-IPaddress table.........................................................................20
Figure 16: Router´s status page: detect WAN (public) IP address...................................................................21
Figure 17: Router´s configuration utility: NAT table configuration.................................................................22
Figure 1 : Router´s configuration utility: NAT table configuration.................................................................22
Figure 19: Figure 9: MedcalScope´s IP address table: connection to a network outside and inside the PC´s
network.............................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 20: TCP/IP connection in MedcalScope...............................................................................................23
Figure 21: Data Download dialog....................................................................................................................23
Figure 22: MODBUS register map...................................................................................................................25
Figure 23: ReCon T internal web page.............................................................................................................27
Figure 24: Windows XP: Control Panel: Bluetooth Devices...........................................................................2
Figure 25: Windows XP: Add new Bluetooth device.......................................................................................2
Figure 26: Windows XP: Add new Bluetooth device wizard...........................................................................2
Figure 27: Windows XP: ReCon T appears in the list of discovered devices..................................................29
Figure 2 : Windows XP: scanning devices......................................................................................................29
Figure 29: Windows XP: Pin code interchange................................................................................................29
Figure 30: Windows XP installing device........................................................................................................29
Figure 31: Windows XP: New hardware found................................................................................................30
Figure 32: Windows XP: End of Wizard: outgoing port highlighted...............................................................30
Figure 33: Windows XP: ReCon T connection ready.......................................................................................30
Figure 34: Bluetooh connection in MEDCALScope........................................................................................31
Figure 35: Windows XP: Make Bluetooth icon always visible........................................................................31
Figure 36: Windows XP: Remove device to free COM ports..........................................................................31
Figure 37: Windows 7 Control Panel...............................................................................................................32
Figure 3 : Windows 7: Add new device...........................................................................................................32
Figure 39: Windows 7 List of discovered devices............................................................................................33
Figure 40: Windows 7: Pairing process (authentication)..................................................................................33
Figure 41: Windows 7: Pin code interchange...................................................................................................33
Figure 42: Windows 7: End of installation of device.......................................................................................34
Figure 43: Windows 7: Device properties: Serial port assigned to ReCon T Bluetooth connection................34
Figure 44: Windows 7: Removing Bluetooth device to free COM ports.........................................................35
Figure 45: Windows 10: Bluetooth and devices...............................................................................................36
Figure 46: Windows 10: add Bluetooth device................................................................................................36
Figure 47: Windows 10: discovered devices....................................................................................................36
Figure 4 : Windows 10: ReCon T paired.........................................................................................................36
Figure 49: Windows 10: PIN authentication....................................................................................................36
Figure 50: Windows 10: devices and printers in setup.....................................................................................37
Figure 51: Windows 10: paired ReCon T.........................................................................................................37
Figure 52: Windows 10: properties of paired ReCon T. COM port.................................................................37
Figure 53: Bluetooh icon..................................................................................................................................3
Figure 54: Toshiba: Bluetooth devices discovered...........................................................................................3
Figure 55: Toshiba Bluetooth Wizard...............................................................................................................3
Figure 56: Toshiba: connecting to device.........................................................................................................3
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Figure 57: Toshiba: end of wizard....................................................................................................................3
Figure 5 : Toshiba: list of devices....................................................................................................................39
Figure 59: Toshiba: authentication dialog........................................................................................................39
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Revision History
Revision Date Comments Author
1.2 01/01/2012 Initial revision RACB
1.3 27/02/2012 Added network related comments CABL
1.4 05/09/2012 Replaced “byte” with “word” in MODBUS table CABL
1.5 12/11/2012 Added web server documentation CABL
1.6 07/02/2013 Added information on measurement methods RACB
1.7 30/10/2015 Bluetooth information added MJCG
1. 05/03/2020 Complete revision of the document. Added new functionalities
incorporated in V2.60 of the firmware (current clamps, recording
modes...)
CABL
1.9 05/03/2020 Added Windows 10 Bluetooth pairing process and ReCon T GRPS
information
CABL
1.10 27/10/2021 Added information for GPRS/FTP connection CABL
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Important safety information
Warning. To avoid electrical shock or fire:
1. Re view the entire manual before using the ReCon T Energy Logger and its accessories and observe
all warning s and cautions.
2. Do not use exposed metal BNC or b an an a plug connectors.
3. Do not insert any metal object into the connectors.
4. Do not work alone ever.
5. Avoid connecting the instrument to live voltage. If disconnecting the voltage during the installation is
not possible, extreme caution. In any circumstance, always wear protective gloves, face shield, boots,
helmet and any other required individual protection equipment.
6. Do not operate the ReCon T Energy Logger in explosive hazardous areas.
7. Use only insulated current probe s, test leads, and adapters as supplied with the ReConT Energy
Logger.
. Before use, inspect the ReConT Energy Logger, voltage probes, current probes, leads, and
accessories for mechanical damage, and replace when damaged. Look for cracks or missing plastic.
Pay special attention to the insulation surrounding the connectors.
9. Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not being us ed.
10. Do not apply input voltages above the rating of the ReConT Energy Logger as shown on the input
panel.
11. Do not apply voltages in excess of the marked ratings of the voltage and current probes.
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Voltage and current inputs
ReCon T has integrated voltage input leads as well as flexible current sensors. The 4 Voltage input
leads are marked L 1, L 2, L 3 and N (neutral) and are colourcoded according to EU standard: Brown for L 1,
Bl ac k for L 2, Grey for L 3, Blue for Neutral.
The voltage cables are also used for powering the instrument. Due to its extremely low power
consumption, this doe s not affect the measured voltage.
Voltage leads are terminated in 4-mm safety banana connectors. Crocodile clips are also supplied for
use when suitable female connectors are not available.
The same standard color code is used to mark the 3 flexible current sensors. The current sensors have
a marked arrow to indicate the positive sense of current.
The most common situation you will use the instrument for is analyzing the energy consumption of
an installation. Connect the flexible current sensors around the input cables with the arrow pointing from the
line to the load. This will result in positive readings for consumed energy.
Electric topologies
ReCon T support s 4 different measurement topologies. The following table summarizes the
connections for the different cases:
Topology No. of wires Voltage Connection Current Sensors
Wye 4 (L1, L2, L3, N) L1, L2, L3, N L1, L2, L3
Delta 3 (L1, L2, L3) L1, L2, L3
Do not connect Neutral
L1, L2, L3
Split-Phase 3 (L1, L2, N) L1, L2, N
Do not connect L3
L1, L2
Do not connect L3
Single-Phase 2 (L1, N) L1, N
Do not connect L2, L3
L1
Do not connect L2, L3
Multi-load single-phase 2-4 (L1-L3,N) L1-L3, N L1-L3
The topology is selected using the setup option of MEDCALScope.
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Installing your ReCon T Energy Logger
This section describes the steps you need to take to set up the ReConT Energy Logger at the
measuring point and begin a recording session.
There are three distinct steps for a recording session:
Set-up
Set-up, connection, and verification of connections and measured signals. User can clear the ReCon
T Energy Logger memory, make any desired ReCon T Energy Logger setting changes and check the
instrument internal clock.
Recommended initial c eckup
Finding then you made a mistake after a long recording session is a frustrating experience. In order to
avoid this situation we strongly recommend doing a quick recording session (maybe with just 1 second
recording block) and download immediately just to make sure everything is fine in the instrument set-up and
the wiring connection.
End of recording
Simply disconnect the instrument in order to finish the recording session.
Connecting t e ReCon T Energy Logger
To install the ReCon T Energy Logger, follow these steps:
1. Place the ReCon T Energy Logger at least 1 m away of any live voltage points. The ReConT Energy
Logger can be placed on the floor or a table, or fixed to a wall or pole with the fixing installation kit.
2. Connect the supplied yellow-green crocodile clip to the measuring ground. In order to prevent
ground loops make sure the measuring ground is the same as the ground on the power supply socket.
3. Connect the crocodile clips to the corresponding phases in this order: Neutral (Blue), L1 (Brown), L2
(Black), L3 (Gray).
4. After the phase sequence is verified, connect the current clamp s to the corresponding phases.
The instrument will start measuring as soon as power is applied. There is no need to press the
Start/Stop button. When this button is pressed for the first time the measuring and recording are stopped and
the instrument display indicates so. Pressing once more will resume the measurement and recording.
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Instrument setup
Setting-up the ReCon T and downloading the recorded information are done via the MEDCALScope
PC application. Simply click on the Set-up button:
The set-up screen is divided in 7 different areas:
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Figure 1: Tools icon for launching setup
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1. The first one displays the instrument internal date and time. It is important that the instrument
internal clock is properly configured in order to obtain meaningful readings from the instrument. The
best procedure is to synchronize the instrument with the host computer, which should have an
accurate time if it has been recently connected to the internet. His is done by clicking on the Set ate
an time as PC button.
2. The second panel area is used to select the desired measurement topology. The instrument memory
should be erased whenever the measurement topology is changed.
3. The third area displays the instrument firmware version and the instrument serial number.
4. Next area is the remote communications setting area. This applies only if the instrument is connected
to a TCP/IP network via Ethernet or if the instrument is a ReCon T GPRS version. Please note that
none of these settings affect USB communications or Bluetooth devices.
1. You should select which communications protocol will be used to access ReCon T. Either
CESINEL protocol if you intend to download data via TCP/IP using MEDCALScope, or
ModBus/TCP if the instrument is integrated in a larger automation network that requires real-time
access to the instrument measurements.
2. Additionally, the TCP/IP network parameters must be configured in this panel. It is possible to
select either automatic configuration via a DHCP server or manual setting of the instrument´s IP
address and network gateway address and subnet mask.
3. For GPRS instruments1, there are two main blocks of parameters: APN (which is related to the
SIM provider, and usually includes Access Point Name, user and password -this information must
be supplied by the provider, and might not need user and password, and thus they can be empty-),
and FTP service (host name or IP address of FTP server2, username and password for the FTP
1 ReCon T GPRS instruments allow the periodical sending of data files (compressed CSV file) with the measurements averaged
at the block size
2 URLs are allowed in the form ServerNameOrIP:Port/path/to/folder, whith the lobal limitation to 70 chars
(User:Password@ServerNameOrIP:Port/path/to/folder must be shorter than 70 characters).
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login -if needed-, time interval between data packets sent to the server and instrument
identification3 to name files in FTP server).
5. The fifth panel configured the instrument current measurement range and also indicates the
parameters of a measuring voltage transformer if used.
1. Current range: the flexible CT´s supplied will measure up to 3200 A but also offers lower ranges
of 0 to 200 A and 0 to 00 A. The ranges are selectable in the software during set up. For low
currents 0 to 200 A should be selected to get the best resolution. Some ReCon T units are
prepared to use also current clamps. If this is the case, 0-12 A, 0-50 A and 0-200 A ranges will
appear for clamps. More detailed explanation can be found later in REVISAR
2. Nominal voltage: the nominal voltage selector offers a wide selection of choices between 115 V
and 4 0 V.
3. Measuring in High Voltage (HV): sometimes the load to be analyzed is fed directly from high
voltage (larger than 1 kV). It is possible to measure in these situations provided that there are
measuring voltage transformers (Pts). For nominal 230 V or other Low Voltage (LV) situation the
checkbox and VT ratio does not need to be altered as the ReCon T instrument automatically will
sense this and pick it up.
4. In order to setup the HV measurement parameters, check the HV measuring using a PT checkbox
and set the appropriate values for the primary and secondary sides or the transformer. The
settings provide two selectors, one for the primary and other for the secondary of this measuring
transformer. As an example, if you are trying to measure the consumption of a 6.9 kV pump
installed with 6.9 kV/110 V measuring voltage transformers, the settings should be adjusted as
follows:
3 Maximum length of 9 chars
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Figure 4: Remote communication settings for ReCon T GPRS

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This will give voltage, energy and power readings scaled to the actual pump consumption.
Additional safety reminder: ReCon T should never be used to measure directly voltages higher
than 600 V. The current sensors should not be used over copper plates or non-insulated cables
whose working voltages are higher than 600 V. The current sensors can be safely used over
insulated conductors provided that enough distance is kept to any live voltage point.
5. In this panel there are also two options related to the measurement and recording: first checkbox
enables the recording of voltage profiles when an event is detected (sag, swell, RVC) and second
checkbox enables the recording of delivered energy (consumed energy is positive and is recorded
always, whereas delivered energy to the network is negative and can be recorded or not).
6. Finally, user can select the frequency of the network (50 or 60 Hz).
6. Next panel shows two alternating options for reactive power and energy calculation: first option
enables Q measuring from v(t) and *i(t) (i(t) conjugated) and S calculation from measured P and S
(Q is reactive power), and second option enables S measurement (from Vrms and Irms) and Q
calculation from measured P and S (Q is non-active power then).
7. Next panel is only present when instrument runs a firmware equal to or higher than V2.60. These
versions of the firmware incorporates three different recording modes (that will be explained later in
REVISAR): continuous recording (the standard mode, the one present in older firmware versions),
programmed recording (it is a timed recording session with adjustable date and time start and date
and time end) and triggered recording (recording starts when some magnitude reaches a certain
value).
. The memory panel informs of the amount of memory currently used and gives the possibility of
stopping the recording once the memory is full (linear memory) or alternatively keep recording
discarding the oldest recordings (circular memory).
9. Finally, the last panel provides the possibility of selecting an averaging block size between 1 second
and 60 minutes. The instrument will record maximum, minimum and average values for the selected
interval. Events are still checked every 200 ms with 200 ms values disregarding the value of the
block size. Once the block size is selected, an estimation of the memory capacity (in days) will be
shown, though this depends highly on the measured values.
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The setup window also includes 6 different buttons:
1. The Rea Settings button will re-load the actual settings from the instrument. Please beware that the
changes made to any setup fields will be overwritten.
2. Erase Recor e Data button will clean the instrument´s internal memory in order to start a fresh new
recording session.
3. Set ate an time as PC synchronizes the ReCon T internal clock with the PC´s clock.
4. Reset energy counter clears the internal energy registers of the ReCon T. These registers are not
cleared when memory is erased (so the instrument can be used as a long term energy meter appart
from being used for periodic measuring sessions). User must click this button and give confirmation
to the dialog that appears.
5. Apply an start recor ing will program the new settings into the instrument and will start the
recording immediately after.
6. Cancel will close the setup discarding changes.
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Current sensors
Some instruments allow two different types of current sensors to be used in different recording
sessions (user must use either 3 clamps or 3 coils, but not a mixture of them): 200 A/200 mV amperometric
clamps and flexible Rogowski coils. That means that they provide a connector that allows interchanging of
sensors, or even an absence of current sensors (from firmware V2.61 on, voltage-only recording session is
possible, so there is no need to attach current sensors, what makes transportation and installation easier, and
allows longer voltage recordings -no current, power or energy is stored in memory-).
Each current sensor type allows 3 current ranges to adapt better to maximum estimated current
present in installation. For flexible coils, ranges are 200 A, 00 A and 3200 A. For clamps, 12 A, 50 A and
200 A.
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Figure 6: Setup of instruments with clamps an coils

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Recording mode
New instruments (firmware version V2.60 and newer) allow three different modes of recording data.
GPRS instruments do not allow Programmed or Triggered recording modes.
Continuous recording
This is the classic recording mode. The instrument starts recording data when the user clicks “Apply
and start recording” and stops recording when “Erase recorded data” is clicked. The instrument measures
and records data even during downloading of data, setting up of the instrument (unless setup changes force
an erasure of recording data due to incompatible new setup with regard to recorded data) or real time
measuring and displaying. Some instruments provide a push button to start/stop the measurement recording
(user must press button for, at least, 3 s and the release).
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Programmed recording
This new recording mode is a timed recording session the user can setup previous to instrument
installation on field. The recording of data will start/stop at the date and time specified by the user, or it
could be stopped by the user (via MedcalScope or push button -if available-) before stop date and time is
reached. If memory is setup as linear memory, the programmed session could end before stop date and time.
If circular memory is selected, programmed session will end at the specified data and time, but oldest
measurements could be overwritten if memory fills up completely.
Reaching start date and time starts recording, but measurements records must be synchronized with
multiples of the Recording interval, so first recording will not appear until first Recording interval has past.
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Figure 8: Programme recor ing (time session)

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Triggered recording
This new recording mode is similar to the trigger functionality of an oscilloscope. The user can
specify which variable o variables must reach a value (also configurable by the user) for the recording to be
started. The available trigger variables are the three measured voltages and currents. Once the trigger is fired,
the recording lasts until memory is full (if linear memory is selected) or user stops it (via MedcalScope or
push button -if available-).
Trigger starts recording, but measurements records must be synchronized with multiples of the
Recording interval, so first recording will not appear until first Recording interval has past.
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CTs and voltage leads connection diagrams
1. 3Ø Wye (Star) topology:
Figure 10: Connection for 3-Phase Wye (Star)
topology
2. 3Ø Delta (triangle) topology:
Figure 11: Connection for 3-Phase Delta
(Triangle) topology
3. 1 Phase with Neutral topology:
Figure 12: Connection for single phase
topology
4. Split Phase topology:
Figure 13: Connection for bi-phase (Split
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LED indicators
Some instruments do not include LCD to display measurements and information, so LEDs´ behavior
is modified from firmware version V2.60 on to provide the user with more information on the instrument´s
status.
There are basically 4 blinking modes that reflect measurement and recording status, plus 2 different
colors for providing further information. If memory is full, red LED will be active blinking (or steady when
measurement is stopped). Otherwise, green LED will be blinking and red LED will be off (unless there´s a
serious hardware malfunction and red LED is permanently on):
•Waiting for time synchronizing: as said before, measurements must be synchronized with multiples
of Recording interval. Once recording is allowed to start (through any method of those explained
before), there is a certain time interval when the instrument is waiting to align measurements with
specified recording interval. Then, blinking of LED (green or red if memory is full) shows 0.5 Hz.
•Waiting for trigger to occur: LED (green or red if memory is full) blinks twice in one second and
then it is off for another second.
•Waiting for programmed session to start: LED (green or red if memory is full) blinks three times in
one second and then it is off for another second.
•Recording: once recording has been started by any method (continuous, triggered, time programmed)
and synchronizing period has elapsed, LED (green or red if memory is full) blinks at 2.5 Hz.
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Advanced TCP/IP configuration and use
It is possible to access one or several ReCon T instruments inside the same LAN (Local Area
Network, your facility or office´s wireless or wired network), allowing the facility administrator to create a
network of measurement points using ReCon T units, gaining access to distributed data (via ModBus,
MedcalScope or web browser) from a computer located inside or out side this L AN.
This section applies only to RECONT with Ethernet instruments.
Accessing ReCon T from inside t e same LAN
If the centralized data collector computer is inside the LAN, the local IP address of the unit is enough
to access the data. Medcal S cop e software provides an Instrument Name-IP Address table (which will be
stored in memory and, therefore, available every time MedcalScope is run) to ease the connection, provided
that ReCon T units are setup properly with static IP addresses, or their dynamic IP
addresses4 are discovered on the fly5, or the router is configured to always assign the same IP address to the
same unit (via its MAC address –a unique identifier for each ReCon T-), which is usually done reserving
certain IPs for certain MACs (consult your router´s manual).
4 MedcalScope allows user to configure static IP addresses or DHCP dynamic addresses
5 There are software tools to discover the elements attached to a network
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Figure 15: Me calScope´s Instrument Name-
IPa ress table