Lectron Energy Meter User manual

User Manual
Energy Meter

In the Box
1 x energy meter
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About the Lectron Energy Meter
The Lectron Energy Meter allows you to measure
how much electricity is used by your Lectron
V-BOX Charging Station.
Warnings
1. During normal operation, hazardous voltages
may be present in some of the terminals of
this unit. Always use with caution.

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2. Ensure all parts are de-energized before
attempting to connect.
3. Never touch or adjust terminals after
installation.
4. Only install in a dry and safe environment.
1. Installation should only be done by a qualified
professional, following all local regulations.
2. This energy meter should never be used as the
sole means of fault protection.
3. Install this energy meter after your main power
supply.
4. Only use this energy meter with the Lectron
V-BOX charging station.
Disclaimer

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LCD Display
1. energy measurement value
2. total value
3. import / export energy
4. maximum demand
(loading current)
5. PF (power factor); Hz (frequency)
6. measurement of kVArh
(reactive power)
measurement of kWh
(active power)
7. power level
8. time/duration
9. lock device

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How to Install
Install the energy meter by connecting it between
your electrical panel and your V-BOX.
1. Connect the ground wire from the electrical
panel to the V-BOX.
ground

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2. Insert the neutral wire from the electrical panel
into the no. 1 port at the top of the energy
meter. Flip open the top compartment and
tighten the screw using a Phillips screwdriver
(not included).
V-BOX connect
to Energy Meter - N
3. Insert the neutral wire from the V-BOX into the
no. 4 port at the bottom of the energy meter.
Flip open the bottom compartment and
tighten the screw.
no. 1 port
(top view)
2 1
no. 4 port
(bottom view)
3 4

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4. Insert the live wire from the electrical panel into
the no. 2 port at the top of the energy
meter. Tighten the screw and close the
compartment.
5. Insert the live wire from the V-BOX into the
no. 3 port at the bottom of the energy meter.
Tighten the screw and close the compartment.
V-BOX connect
to Energy Meter - L
no. 3 port
(bottom view)
3 4
no. 2 port
(top view)
2 1

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Note: When the energy meter is powered on, it
will initiate a self check. After that, it will
display the total kWh (active power).
*speed of data exchange
Click the scroll button to go through the functions,
and press the enter button to select the function.
Scrolling Between Functions
Scroll
Buttons:
1. total kWh
2. import kWh
3. export kWh
4. resettable kWh
5. total kVArh
6. import kVArh
7. export kVArh
8. resettable kVArh
9. max power demand
10. voltage
11. current
12. W (watt)
13. VAr (volts-amps
reactive)
14. VA (volt-ampere)
15. power factor
16. frequency
17. DI 1 (digital input)
18. DI 2
19. modbus ID
20. baud rate*
21. continuous
running time
Enter

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total active energy
1
Function / Description
Order Display
(example)
2import active energy
export active energy3
total resettable energy4

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total reactive energy5
import reactive energy6
export reactive energy7
total resettable reactive
energy
8
total max. power
demand
9

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voltage10
current11
active power12
reactive power13
apparent power14

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power factor15
frequency16
DI 1 -counting17
DI 2 -counting18
modbus address19

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baud rate
20
continuous running
time (in total)
21
Setup Mode
1
Password
You will first be asked to
enter a password.
The Default
password is: 1000
Value / Description
Order Display
(example)
To go into setup mode and adjust the settings of
your energy meter, press and hold the "enter"
button for 3 seconds.

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Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the value.
Then, press and hold
the "enter" button to
confirm.
2.1
Baud rate
Default value: 2400bps
Range: 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600,
19200 bps.
3
2
Address ID
Default ID is 001
Range: 001 - 247

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Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the value.
Then, press and hold
the "enter" button to
confirm.
3.1
Parity
Default: None
Option：None, Even,
Odd
4
Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the parity
option. Then, press and
hold the "enter" button
to confirm.
4.1

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Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the DIT
option. Then, press and
hold the "enter" button
to confirm.
5.1
Automatic Scroll Time
Interval
Default: 0 seconds
Option: 0 - 30 sec
6
Demand Integration
Time*
Default: 15 minutes
Option: OFF / 5 / 10 /
15 / 30 / 60 min
*energy consumption
period
5

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Backlight duration:
Default: 60 minutes
Option: OFF / 5 / 10 /
20 / 30 / 60 min
Press and hold the
“enter” button to adjust
backlight duration.
7
Press the "scroll" butto
to change the backlight
duration. Then, press
and hold the "enter"
button to confirm.
7.1
Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the time
interval option. Then,
press and hold the
"enter" button to
confirm.
6.1

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To clear the resettable
energy, press the
"scroll" button to go
into the energy reset
page. Then, press and
hold the "enter" button
to confirm.
8.2
To clear the max
demand of active
power, press and hold
the "enter" button.
8.1
Password
Default: 1000
9
Clear
Press and hold the
“enter” button to clear
the interface.
8

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Resetting the Password
Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the value.
After selecting a new
password, press and
hold the "enter" button
to confirm.
9.1
DI- filtering time
Default: 100 mS
10
Press the "enter" button
and the red digit will
flash.
Press the "scroll" button
to change the value.
After selecting a new
filtering time, press and
hold the "enter" button
to confirm.
10.1

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Specifications
Voltage:
Frequency:
Base current:
Maximum current:
Display:
Maximum reading:
Power consumption:
Operating temp:
Weatherproof rating:
Dimensions:
Certification:
100 - 240 V AC
50 / 60 Hz (±10%)
10 A
100 A
LCD with white backlight
999999.9 kWh / kVArh
<2W / 10VA
-13 ºF to 158 ºF
IP51 (indoor)
14.2 x 39 x 25 in
UL94