RDL MCM-030 User manual

MAGNETIC CARD OPERATED
ELECTRONIC METER & TIMER
MODEL TYPE : MCM-030
RDL (Meters) Ltd
Unit E2 Westfield Business Park
Long Road Paignton
Devon TQ4 7AU
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.rdlmeters.com [email protected]
Issue 1.0
USER MANUAL FOR SPECIFICATION
AND OPERATING SETTINGS
RDL Meter-Timer Instruction 20/8/14 12:13 Page 1
Issue 1.0
MAGNETIC CARD OPERATED
ELECTRONIC METER & TIMER
MODEL TYPE : MCM-030
MID APPROVED CARD METER CERTIFICATE NO: 0120/SGS0184

DECLARATIONS
This meter complies with Class B (1%) to EN50470 1-3
MID Approval Certificate No. 0120/SGS0184
This meter is intended to be installed in a Mechanical Environment ‘M1’ with Shock and
Vibrations of low significance, as per 2004/22/EC Directive.
This meter is intended to be installed in electromagnetic Environment ‘E2’, as per 2004/22/
EC Directive.
This meter is intended for Indoor use only.
This meter is intended for Non Condensing humidity.
Note that this meter is sealed and there are no user serviceable parts and no user
adjustments, other than the Landlord / Meter Owner settings of the metering functions and
tariffs. The maintenance and repair of this meter is only permissible by RDL Meters Ltd.
Guarantee
This meter is guaranteed for a period of three years from the date of purchase, subject to the
following guarantee conditions:
This meter is covered by RDL (Meters) Ltd for parts and labour.
This guarantee will not cover any Consequential losses.
This guarantee will be void under any of the following conditions:
 • Removalofoneorbothsealstothecaseandterminalcover.
 • Themeterhasnotbeeninstalledbyacompetent,qualiedelectriciantostandards
that satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
 • Themeterhasbeenincorrectlyinstalled.
 • Themeterhasbeensubjecttoaloadofgreaterthan100Amps.
 • Themeterhasbeentamperedwith,toobtainfreeelectricity.
If returning the meter, please contact RDL (Meters) Ltd. to report the return and to arrange
an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorisation) number. Make sure that the meter is carefully
packed.

METER MODE
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Overview 2
2. TECHNICAL DATA 2
2.1 Meter LED & Power
Registration Security 2
2.2 Main Contactor 2
2.3 Power Supply 2
2.4 Metrology 2
2.5 Environmental 3
2.6 Dimensions 3
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION 3
3.1 Normal Operation Display 3
3.2 Additional Displayed
Information 3 & 4
3.3 Standing Charge Collection 4
3.4 Rate Switching 4
3.5 Disconnection 4
3.5.1 No Remaining Credit 4
3.5.2 Reverse Energy Detection 4
3.6 Emergency Credit 5
3.6.1 Invocation 5
3.6.2 Reduction 5
3.6.3 Expiry 5
3.7 Prepayment Card Tokens 5
3.7.1 Valid Cards 5 & 6
3.7.2 Card Errors 6
3.7.3 Emergency Credit
Repayment 6
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING 6
4.1 Programming Method 6 & 7
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset 8
4.3 Date and Time 8
4.4 Zero Credit 8
4.5 Set Credit 8
4.6 Emergency Credit Value 8
4.7 Emergency Credit Available
Point 8
4.8 Cost per Unit of Electricity
for Rate 1 and 2 8
4.9 Standing Charge per 24 hours 8
4.10 Operation Mode Meter or Timer 8
4.11 Area Code 8
5. APPENDIX
5.1 Starting Current 8
5.2 Wiring Diagram and
Mounting Template 8 & 9
TIMER MODE
CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1. INTRODUCTION 10
1.1 Overview 10
2. TECHNICAL DATA 10
2.1 Meter LED & Power
Registration Security 10
2.2 Main Contactor 10
2.3 Power Supply 10
2.4 Metrology 10
2.5 Environmental 10
2.6 Dimensions 11
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION 11
3.1 Normal Operation Display 11
3.2 Additional Displayed
Information 11
3.3 Tournament Mode Override 12
3.4 Disconnection 12
3.4.1 No Remaining Credit 12
3.4.2 Reverse Energy Detection 12
3.5 Prepayment Card Tokens 12
3.5.1 Valid Cards 12
3.5.2 Card Errors 12
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING 13
4.1 Programming Method 13 & 14
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset 14
4.3 Date and Time 15
4.4 Timer Credit Token 15
4.5 Value hh:mm 15
4.6 Maximum Time hh:mm 15
4.7 Tournament Mode Override 15
4.8 Operational Mode Meter
or Timer 15
4.9 Area code 15
5. APPENDIX 15
5.1 Wiring Diagram and
Mounting Template 15
1

METER MODE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This manual covers the specification and operation for the MCM-030 single phase
prepayment magnetic card meter and timer for operating in METER MODE.
The main features of the product are:
1) All solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD.
2)
Uses secure disposable magnetic token cards available in Sterling, Euro and Dollars.
3) When valid token card is inserted, value credit is copied from the card to the meter.
4) Multiple cards may be entered in one session.
5) Card is erased and permanently marked.
6) User settable cost per unit for Rate 1 and 2 in the range £0 to £99.99.
7) Programming command card allows settings to be easily changed.
8) Standing Charge.
9) Emergency Credit.
10) Up to 2 tariff rates.
11) Switching capacity up to 100A.
12) No battery replacement required.
13) Internal Real Time Clock with programmable switching.
14) Reverse Energy Detection.
15) Extension Terminal Cover to Protect Supply Cables.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
The MCM-030 is an alternating Current Static Watt Hour Meter, Class B, with
programmable timer function facility. Double Insulated.
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security
The red LED mounted on the front panel will pulse at a rate of 1000 pulses per kWh.
Power registration is recorded in non-volatile memory under control of the
microprocessor which is updated every 24 hours and in the event of a power failure.
There are separate registers for each rate.
2.2 Main Contactor
Contactor Current Rating: 100 Amps
Terminal Arrangement: BS 7856
Main Terminal Dimensions: 8.0mm to 8.2mm
Terminal Construction: Solid Brass
Terminal Screws: 6.0mm
2.3 Power Supply
Rated Voltage: 230V
Operating Voltage Range: 220V-240V
Current Range: 20 to 100A Standard
Frequency: 50Hz Standard
2.4 Metrology
Meter Accuracy: Active energy, Class B (1%)
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TIMER MODE (CONT.)
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable:
Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Time Credit
Manually reset credit to zero.
4.5 Token Value
The amount of time credited for each token card inserted is settable in the range
0 to 599 minutes.
4.6 Maximum Time
The maximum credit is settable in the range 0 to 1440 minutes at which point the
display will change to Maximum Reached.
4.7 Tournament Mode Override
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter
token cards.
4.8 Operational Mode Meter or Timer
The timer mode setting operates at cost per time of electricity or meter mode at cost
per kWh unit of electricity.
4.9 Area Code
The area code can be factory set in the range 0-255 (Decimal).
5 APPENDIX
5.1 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template
This timer must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
WIRING DIAGRAM WALL MOUNTING
TEMPLATE
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2MM
5252
138
TOP
MAIN
LOAD
PHASE
NEUTRAL
LINE
NEUTRAL
PHASE
RDL Meter-Timer Instruction 20/8/14 12:15 Page 3
METER MODE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This manual covers the specification and operation for the MCM-030 single phase
prepayment magnetic card meter and timer for operating in METER MODE.
The main features of the product are:
1) All solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD.
2) Uses secure disposable magnetic token cards available in Sterling, Euro and Dollars.
3) When valid token card is inserted, value credit is copied from the card to the meter.
4) Multiple cards may be entered in one session.
5) Card is erased and permanently marked.
6) User settable cost per unit for Rate 1 and 2 in the range £0 to £99.99.
7) Programming command card allows settings to be easily changed.
8) Standing Charge.
9) Emergency Credit.
10) Up to 2 tariff rates.
11) Switching capacity up to 100A.
12) No battery replacement required.
13) Internal Real Time Clock with programmable switching.
14) Reverse Energy Detection.
15) Extension Terminal Cover to Protect Supply Cables.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
The MCM-030 is an alternating Current Static Watt Hour Meter, Class B, with
programmable timer function facility. Double Insulated.
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security
The red LED mounted on the front panel will pulse at a rate of 1000 pulses per kWh.
Power registration is recorded in non-volatile memory under control of the
microprocessor which is updated every 24 hours and in the event of a power failure.
There are separate registers for each rate.
2.2 Main Contactor
Contactor Current Rating: 100 Amps
Terminal Arrangement: BS 7856
Main Terminal Dimensions: 8.0mm to 8.2mm
Terminal Construction: Solid Brass
Terminal Screws: 6.0mm
2.3 Power Supply
Rated Voltage: 230V
Operating Voltage Range: 220V-240V
Current Range: 1.0-20(100A)
Frequency: 50Hz Standard
2.4 Metrology
Meter Accuracy: Active energy, Class B (1%)
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METER MODE (cont.)
2.5 Environmental
Temperature Operating Range: -25 to 55 degrees C
Storage Range: -25 to 55 degrees C
Transportation Range: -25 to 70 degrees C
Ingress Protection: IP51
Maximum period of 6 hours at the extremes of its temperature range
2.6 Dimensions
Height: 222.00 mm
Width: 135.00 mm
Depth: 80.00 mm
Weight: 1.0 kg
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION IN METER MODE
3.1 Normal Operation Display
During normal operation the display on the M-101 in METER MODE will be one of those
shown below.
DISPLAY CONTACTOR REMARKS
XXXXXXX.X kWh
R1 £XXX.XX Cred
XXXXXXX.X kWh
R1 £0.00 Credit
XXXXXXX.X kWh
£XXX.XX Debt
XXXXXXX.X kWh
R1 £XXX.XX Emer
XXXXXXX.X kWh
£XXX.XX Debt
Closed
Open
Open
Closed
Open
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
Rate 1 represents the current tariff.
The consumer has £XXX.XX credit remaining
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
Rate 1 represents the current tariff.
The consumer has used up all credit.
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
The consumer has used up all credit and has
accumulated a standing charge debt of £XXX.XX.
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
Rate 1 represents the current tariff.
The consumer has selected emergency credit.
£XXX.XX represents the emergency credit
remaining. When £XXX.XX reaches £0.00 the
display will change to this format below.
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff. The
consumer has used up all emergency credit and
has accumulated a debt of £XXX.XX
3.2 Additional Displayed Information
When the meter is operating normally, momentarily pressing the GREEN button will
sequence through the parameters, as listed in the table overleaf. If during a manual
sequence cycle, the GREEN button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the meter will revert to
its normal display and operation.
The table overleaf gives a list of the 16 sequentially displayed parameters.
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METER MODE (cont.)
STEP DISPLAY REMARKS
**DISPLAY*TEST**
**DISPLAY*TEST**
Current Credit £XXX.XX
Emer Credit Left £XXX.XX
Current Debt £XXX.XX
Time HH:MM
Date DD/MM/YYYY
Total Credit £XXX.XX
Total Cards XXXXXXXXXX
Standing Charge £XXX.XX
Rate 1 Unit Cost £XXX.XX
Rate 2 Unit Cost £XXX.XX
kWh Rate 1 XXXXXXX.X
kWh Rate 2 XXXXXXX.X
kWh Total XXXXXXX.X
Emergency Credit £XXX.XX
Emergency Avail £XXX.XX
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Test all character positions on display.
The consumer has £XXX.XX credit remaining.
The consumer has £XXX.XX emergency credit left.
The consumer has used up all credit and has
accumulated a debt of £XXX.XX.
Current Time.
Current Date.
Total value of credit that has been inserted.
Total number of cards inserted.
Standing Charge per 24 hours.
The tariff for rate 1.
The tariff for rate 2.
kWh registered on rate 1.
kWh registered on rate 2.
Total kWh registered.
Emergency Credit.
If the meters prepaid credit is above this point then
emergency credit is not selectable.
3.3 Standing Charge Collection
The standing charge is collected every 24 hours at midnight.
3.4 Rate Switching
The meter is configured to have up to 2 different rates controlled by an internal time switch.
3.5 Disconnection
3.5.1 No Remaining Credit
When the prepaid credit expires and the meter has gone into debt the main
contactor will be open, thus disconnecting the power. To restore power,
sufficient coins must be inserted to clear the outstanding debt.
An emergency credit facility is also available to reconnect power.
3.5.2 Reverse Energy Detection
If reverse power is detected above a pre-determined level the display will
indicate “RED” (Reverse Energy Detection). Reverse detection can only be reset
via the private mode switch buttons. Refer to page 8 for resetting.
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METER MODE (cont.)
3.6 Emergency Credit
If the prepaid credit is below a given limit or the meter has gone into debt, an
“Emergency Credit” facility may be invoked by pressing the RED button marked
emergency credit. The meter operation whilst in emergency credit is explained in the
following subsections.
3.6.1 Invocation
Emergency credit is a pre-set reserve that can be selected by pressing the
RED “Emergency Credit“ button when the pre-paid credit has fallen below a
given level. The display will change to £XXX.XX Emer to indicate the amount of
emergency credit left to the consumer. The debt is to be repaid before the
meter is back into prepaid credit. (Emer Credit Left £XXX.XX) may be viewed by
pressing the display button.
3.6.2 Reduction
The amount of emergency credit remaining (Displayed as £XXX.XX Emer) will be
reduced as electricity is consumed and any Standing Charge collected. The
Debt will also be increased by the same amount. (Emer Credit Left £XXX.XX)
and (Current Debt £XXX.XX) may be viewed by pressing the display button.
3.6.3 Expiry
When the emergency credit has fallen to zero the supply will be disconnected
and the display will show £XXX.XX Debt, where £XXX.XX Debt represents the
total amount owed by the customer including any Standing Charge collected.
(Current Debt £XXX.XX) may be viewed by pressing the display button.
3.7 Prepayment Card Tokens
3.7.1 Valid Cards
When a valid token card is inserted its total monetary value is credited to the
meter and its acceptance is indicated by the message “£XX.XX Credited” being
displayed momentarily. On removal the card is erased and visibly marked. The
maximum credit is limited to £999.99 at which point the display will change to
Excess Credit. Three examples are given below:
Example 1:
Example 2:
DISPLAY ACTION
Rate - Credit £121.99 Insert £5 value Card.
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Credit £126.99
DISPLAY ACTION
Debt £10.99 Insert £5 value Card.
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Debt £5.99
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METER MODE (cont.)
Example 3:
DISPLAY ACTION
Debt £2.99 Insert £5 value Card.
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Credit £2.01
3.7.2 Card Errors
The message “Card Error” may be displayed if the card was inserted too
quickly, too slowly or the card was invalid, the message “Excess Credit” is
displayed if a token card is inserted that would cause the pre-paid credit
to become greater then £999.99. If either of the above messages are displayed
then on removal, the card is not erased and may be used at a later date.
3.7.3 Emergency Credit Repayment
When the preset emergency credit has expired, card tokens must be inserted
that are of sufficient value to give a pre-paid credit of at least £1.00 above the
emergency credit debt.
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING
4.1 Programming Method
After the insertion of a valid COMMAND CARD the following 10 parameters can be
sequentially viewed/modified using the RED and GREEN buttons on the meter.
To display/modify a particular parameter first insert a COMMAND CARD upon the
message “Please Remove Card” will be displayed. On removing the card the message
“PROGRAMMING” will be displayed. Next press the RED button until the Date and Time
are displayed.
STEP PROGRAMMING SETTINGS
DD/MM/YYYY – HH:MM
Zero Credit No Yes
Set Credit £XXX.XX
Emergency Credit £XX.XX
Emergency Credit Avail £XX.XX
Rate 1 Unit Cost £XX.XX
Rate 2 Unit Cost £XX.XX
Standing Charge £XX.XX
Operational Mode Meter Timer
Factory Defaults No Yes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Current Date and Time
Manually Zero Credit - No or Yes
Manually Set Credit
Emergency Credit Value
Emergency Credit Available point
Rate 1 - Cost per kWh Unit
Rate 2 - Cost per kWh Unit
Standing Charge per 24 hours
Select Meter or Timer operating mode
Reset to Factory Defaults excluding kWh
cumulative totals
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METER MODE (cont.)
Each press of the GREEN button will increment the value above the cursor. Each press
of the RED button for less than 3 seconds will move the cursor one place through the
programmable setting of the displayed parameter. To store the new value press the RED
button for greater than 3 seconds, then on releasing the RED button the next parameter
for programming will be displayed. If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the
display will revert to its normal operation mode without saving the new value.
Example: To change the value on Rate 1 Unit Cost the sequence of events will be as follows:
STEP ACTION DISPLAY
Remove COMMAND card.
Insert a valued COMMAND Card.
Press and release the RED button for less than 3
seconds.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and release the GREEN button until the correct
value is shown.
Press and release the RED button for less than 3
seconds to move the cursor one place through the
programmable setting of the displayed parameter.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
PROGRAMMING
Please Remove Card
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
Zero credit
No Yes
Set Credit
£XXX.XX
Emergency Credit
£XXX.XX
Emergency Credit Avail
£XXX.XX
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
Rate 2 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
Standing Charge
£XXX.XX
Operational Mode
Meter Timer
Factory Defaults
No Yes
Exiting Programming
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METER MODE (cont.)
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset
DISPLAY REMARKS FACTORY DEFAULTS
Factory Defaults
No Yes
If Factory Defaults are reset then the following
parameters are changed:
a Current Credit
b Emergency Credit Left
c Current Debt
d Total Credit
e Total Cards
f Standing Charge per 24 hours
g Rate 1 unit cost
h Rate 2 unit cost
i Emergency Credit Value
j Emergency Credit availability point
k Reverse Energy Detection “RED” when displayed
£0.00
£1.00
£0.00
£0.00
0
£0.00
£0.15
£0.15
£1.00
£0.50
“RED” Not Displayed
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable: Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Credit
Manually reset Debt and Credit to zero.
4.5 Set Credit
Manually set credit in the range of £0 to £999.99.
4.6 Emergency Credit Value
The emergency credit is settable in the range of £0 to £99.99.
4.7 Emergency Credit Available Point
The emergency credit available point is settable in the range of £0 to £99.99.
4.8 Cost per Unit for Rate 1 and 2
The cost per unit of electricity for each of the 2 rates is settable in the range £0 to £99.99.
4.9 Standing Charge per 24 hours
The standing charge is settable in the range £0 to £99.99 and is factory set to deduct the
value set every 24 hours at midnight.
4.10 Operational Mode Meter Timer
The meter mode setting operates at cost per kWh unit of electricity or timer mode at cost
per time of electricity.
5. APPENDIX
5.1 Starting Current
The meter starts to register at 80 mA.
5.2 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template (shown overleaf)
The meter must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
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METER MODE (cont.)
Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template
9
8
METER MODE (CONT.)
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset
FACTORY DEFAULTS
£0.00
£1.00
£0.00
£0.00
0
£0.00
£0.15
£0.15
£1.00
£0.50
“RED” Not Displayed
DISPLAY
Factory Defaults
No Yes
REMARKS
If Factory Defaults are reset then the following
parameters are changed:
a Current Credit
b Emergency Credit Left
c Current Debt
d Total Credit
e Total Cards
f Standing Charge per 24 hours
g Rate 1 unit cost
h Rate 2 unit cost
i Emergency Credit Value
j Emergency Credit availability point
k
Reverse Energy Detection “RED” when displayed
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable: Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Credit
Manually reset Debt and Credit to zero.
4.5 Set Credit
Manually set credit in the range of £0 to £999.99.
4.6 Emergency Credit Value
The emergency credit is settable in the range of £0 to £99.99.
4.7 Emergency Credit Available point
The emergency credit available point is settable in the range of £0 to £99.99.
4.8 Cost per Unit for Rate 1 and 2
The cost per unit of electricity for each of the 2 rates is settable in the range £0 to £99.9 9.
4.9 Standing Charge per 24 hours
The standing charge is settable in the range £0 to £99.99 and is factory set to deduct
the value set every 24 hours at midnight.
4.10 Operational Mode Meter Timer
The meter mode setting operates at cost per kWh unit of electricity or timer mode at
cost per time of electricity.
4.11 Area Code
The area code register can be factory set in the range 0-255 (Decimal).
5 APPENDIX
5.1 Starting Current
The meter starts to register at 100 mA.
5.2 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template (shown overleaf)
The meter must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
METER MODE (CONT.)
Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template
WIRING DIAGRAM
WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE
9
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2MM
TOP
5252
138
MAIN
LOAD
PHASE
PHASE
NEUTRAL
LINE NEUTRAL
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SUPPLY
LIVE
LOAD
LIVE
SUPPLY
NEUTRAL
LOAD
NEUTRAL

TIMER MODE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This document covers the specification and operation of the MCM-030 single phase
prepayment magnetic card operated electricity meter and timer for operating in
TIMER MODE. The main features of the product are:
1) All solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD.
2) Uses secure disposable magnetic token cards.
3) When valid token card is inserted, time credit is copied from the card to the timer.
4) Multiple cards may be entered in one session.
5) Card is erased and permanently marked.
6) Card timer display counts down in hours, minutes and seconds.
7) User settable duration of 0 to 599 minutes.
8) Programming command card allows settings to be easily changed.
9) Tournament Mode Override.
10) Switches up to 100A and can supply up to 25kW of load.
11) No battery replacement required.
12) Internal Real Time Clock with programmable switching.
13) Reverse Energy Detection.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
The MCM-030 is an alternating Current Static Watt Hour Meter, Class B, with
programmable timer function facility.
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security
The red LED mounted on the front panel will pulse at a rate of 1000 pulses per kWh.
Power registration is recorded in non-volatile memory under control of the
microprocessor which is updated every 24 hours and in the event of a power failure.
There are separate registers for each rate.
2.2 Main Contactor
Contactor Current Rating: 100 Amps
Terminal Arrangement: BS 7856
Main Terminal Dimensions: 8.0mm to 8.2mm
Terminal Construction: Solid Brass
2.3 Power Supply
Rated Voltage: 230V
Operating Voltage Range: 220V-240V, Maximum 276V
Current Range: 20 to 100A Standard
Frequency: 50Hz Standard
2.4 Metrology
Timer Accuracy: 1%
2.5 Environmental
Temperature Operating Range: -25 to 55 degrees C
Storage Range: -25 to 55 degrees C
Transportation Range: -25 to 70 degrees C
Ingress Protection: IP51
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TIMER MODE (cont.)
2.6 Dimensions
Height: 222.00 mm
Width: 135.00 mm
Depth: 80.00 mm
Weight: 1.0 kg
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION IN TIMER MODE
3.1 Normal Operation Display
During normal operation the display on the MCM-030 in TIMER MODE will be one of
those shown below.
3.2 Additional Displayed Information
When the timer is operating normally, momentarily pressing the GREEN button will
sequence through the parameters, as listed in the table overleaf. If during a manual
sequence cycle, the GREEN button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the meter will
revert to its normal display and operation.
The table below gives a list of the 7 sequentially displayed parameters.
3.3 Tournament Mode Override
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter
token cards
DISPLAY CONTACTOR REMARKS
Timer Countdown
00:00:00
Timer Countdown
HH:MM:SS
Tournament Mode
Enabled
Open
Closed
Closed
The consumer has used up all credit
The consumer has HH:MM:SS credit remaining
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity
without the consumer needing to enter cards
STEP DISPLAY REMARKS
**DISPLAY*TEST**
**DISPLAY*TEST**
Token Minutes
XXX
Maximum Minutes
XXXX
Total Tokens
XXXXXXXXXX
Time HH:MM
Date DD/MM/YYYY
1
2
3
4
6
7
Test all character positions on display.
Amount of time credited for each token card inserted.
Maximum amount of time that can be credited by
the consumer.
Total number of cards inserted.
Current Time.
Current Date.
11
Total Seconds
XXXXXXXXXX
5Total time of credit that has been inserted.

TIMER MODE (cont.)
3.4 Disconnection
3.4.1 No Remaining Credit
When the prepaid credit expires the timer main contactor will be open, thus
disconnecting the power. To restore power and restart the timed cycle, token
cards must be inserted.
3.4.2 Reverse Energy Detection
If reverse power is detected above a pre-determined level the display will
indicate “RED” (Reverse Energy Detection). Reverse detection can only be
reset via the command card.
3.5 Prepayment Card Tokens
3.5.1 Valid Cards
When a valid token card is inserted, time is credited to the timer and its
acceptance is indicated by the message “XXXX Token” being displayed
momentarily. On removal the card is erased and visibly marked. The maximum
credit is limited to 1440 minutes at which point the display will change to
Maximum Reached. Three examples are given below:
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
3.5.2 Card Errors
The message “CARD ERROR” may be displayed if the token card was
inserted too quickly, too slowly or the token card was invalid, the message
“Maximum Reached” is displayed if a token card is inserted that would cause
the pre-paid credit to become greater than Maximum Time hh:mm set. If either
of the above messages are displayed then on removal, the card is not erased
and may be used at a later date.
DISPLAY ACTION
DISPLAY ACTION
DISPLAY ACTION
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value One Token Card
One Token 1 x Set time credited to timer
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value Five Token Card
Five Token 5 x Set time credited to timer
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value Ten Token Card
Ten Token 10 x Set time credited to timer
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TIMER MODE (cont.)
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING
4.1 Programming Method
After the insertion of a valid COMMAND CARD the following 7 parameters can be
sequentially viewed/modified using the RED and GREEN buttons of the timer.
To display/modify a particular parameter first insert a COMMAND CARD upon the
message “Please Remove Card” will be displayed. On removing the card the message
“PROGRAMMING” will be displayed. Next press the RED button until the Date and Time are
displayed.
Each press of the GREEN button will increment the value above the cursor.
Each press of the RED button for less than 3 seconds will move the cursor one place
through the programmable setting displayed parameter. To store the new value press the
RED button for greater than 3 seconds, then on releasing the RED button the next parameter
for programming will be displayed. If no buttons are pressed within 10 seconds the display
revert to its normal operation mode without saving the new value.
Example: (shown overleaf)
To change the amount of time credited for each token card inserted the sequence of events
will be as follows:
STEP PROGRAMMING SETTINGS
DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM
Zero Timer No Yes
Token hh:mm
Max Time hh:mm
Tournament Mode No Yes
Operational Mode Meter Timer
Factory Defaults No Yes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Current Date and Time
Manually Zero Timer - No or Yes
Time credited for each token card inserted
Maximum time which can be credited
Select Tournament Mode - No or Yes
Select Meter or Timer mode
Reset to Factory Defaults excluding kWh
cumulative totals
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TIMER MODE (cont.)
STEP ACTION DISPLAY
Insert a valued COMMAND Card.
Remove COMMAND Card.
Press and release the RED button for less than 3
seconds.
Press and release the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and release the GREEN button until the correct
value is shown.
Press and release the RED button for less than 3
seconds to move the cursor one place through the
programmable setting of the displayed parameter.
Press and release the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and release the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and release the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and release the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the value.
Press and hold the RED button for greater than 3
seconds to store the settings.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Please Remove Card
PROGRAMMING
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
Zero Time Credit
No Yes
Token hh:mm
XX:XX
Token hh:mm
£XX:XX
Token hh:mm
£XX:XX
Max Time hh:mm
10:00
Tournament Mode
No Yes
Operational Mode
Meter Timer
Factory Defaults
No Yes
Exiting Programming
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset
DISPLAY REMARKS FACTORY DEFAULTS
Factory Defaults
No Yes
If Factory Defaults are reset then the following
parameters are changed:
a Zero Timer Credit
b Token Minutes
c Max Time Minutes
d Total Tokens
e Total Seconds
f Reverse Energy Detection
“RED” when displayed.
00:00:00
60
600
0
0
“RED” Not Displayed
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METER MODE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This manual covers the specification and operation for the MCM-030 single phase
prepayment magnetic card meter and timer for operating in METER MODE.
The main features of the product are:
1) All solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD.
2)
Uses secure disposable magnetic token cards available in Sterling, Euro and Dollars.
3) When valid token card is inserted, value credit is copied from the card to the meter.
4) Multiple cards may be entered in one session.
5) Card is erased and permanently marked.
6) User settable cost per unit for Rate 1 and 2 in the range £0 to £99.99.
7) Programming command card allows settings to be easily changed.
8) Standing Charge.
9) Emergency Credit.
10) Up to 2 tariff rates.
11) Switching capacity up to 100A.
12) No battery replacement required.
13) Internal Real Time Clock with programmable switching.
14) Reverse Energy Detection.
15) Extension Terminal Cover to Protect Supply Cables.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
The MCM-030 is an alternating Current Static Watt Hour Meter, Class B, with
programmable timer function facility. Double Insulated.
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security
The red LED mounted on the front panel will pulse at a rate of 1000 pulses per kWh.
Power registration is recorded in non-volatile memory under control of the
microprocessor which is updated every 24 hours and in the event of a power failure.
There are separate registers for each rate.
2.2 Main Contactor
Contactor Current Rating: 100 Amps
Terminal Arrangement: BS 7856
Main Terminal Dimensions: 8.0mm to 8.2mm
Terminal Construction: Solid Brass
Terminal Screws: 6.0mm
2.3 Power Supply
Rated Voltage: 230V
Operating Voltage Range: 220V-240V
Current Range: 20 to 100A Standard
Frequency: 50Hz Standard
2.4 Metrology
Meter Accuracy: Active energy, Class B (1%)
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TIMER MODE (CONT.)
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable:
Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Time Credit
Manually reset credit to zero.
4.5 Token Value
The amount of time credited for each token card inserted is settable in the range
0 to 599 minutes.
4.6 Maximum Time
The maximum credit is settable in the range 0 to 1440 minutes at which point the
display will change to Maximum Reached.
4.7 Tournament Mode Override
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter
token cards.
4.8 Operational Mode Meter or Timer
The timer mode setting operates at cost per time of electricity or meter mode at cost
per kWh unit of electricity.
4.9 Area Code
The area code can be factory set in the range 0-255 (Decimal).
5 APPENDIX
5.1 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template
This timer must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
WIRING DIAGRAM WALL MOUNTING
TEMPLATE
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2MM
5252
138
TOP
MAIN
LOAD
PHASE
NEUTRAL
LINE
NEUTRAL
PHASE
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METER MODE
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This manual covers the specification and operation for the MCM-030 single phase
prepayment magnetic card meter and timer for operating in METER MODE.
The main features of the product are:
1) All solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD.
2)
Uses secure disposable magnetic token cards available in Sterling, Euro and Dollars.
3) When valid token card is inserted, value credit is copied from the card to the meter.
4) Multiple cards may be entered in one session.
5) Card is erased and permanently marked.
6) User settable cost per unit for Rate 1 and 2 in the range £0 to £99.99.
7) Programming command card allows settings to be easily changed.
8) Standing Charge.
9) Emergency Credit.
10) Up to 2 tariff rates.
11) Switching capacity up to 100A.
12) No battery replacement required.
13) Internal Real Time Clock with programmable switching.
14) Reverse Energy Detection.
15) Extension Terminal Cover to Protect Supply Cables.
2. TECHNICAL DATA
The MCM-030 is an alternating Current Static Watt Hour Meter, Class B, with
programmable timer function facility. Double Insulated.
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security
The red LED mounted on the front panel will pulse at a rate of 1000 pulses per kWh.
Power registration is recorded in non-volatile memory under control of the
microprocessor which is updated every 24 hours and in the event of a power failure.
There are separate registers for each rate.
2.2 Main Contactor
Contactor Current Rating: 100 Amps
Terminal Arrangement: BS 7856
Main Terminal Dimensions: 8.0mm to 8.2mm
Terminal Construction: Solid Brass
Terminal Screws: 6.0mm
2.3 Power Supply
Rated Voltage: 230V
Operating Voltage Range: 220V-240V
Current Range: 20 to 100A Standard
Frequency: 50Hz Standard
2.4 Metrology
Meter Accuracy: Active energy, Class B (1%)
2
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TIMER MODE (CONT.)
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable:
Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Time Credit
Manually reset credit to zero.
4.5 Token Value
The amount of time credited for each token card inserted is settable in the range
0 to 599 minutes.
4.6 Maximum Time
The maximum credit is settable in the range 0 to 1440 minutes at which point the
display will change to Maximum Reached.
4.7 Tournament Mode Override
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter
token cards.
4.8 Operational Mode Meter or Timer
The timer mode setting operates at cost per time of electricity or meter mode at cost
per kWh unit of electricity.
4.9 Area Code
The area code can be factory set in the range 0-255 (Decimal).
5 APPENDIX
5.1 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template
This timer must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
WIRING DIAGRAM WALL MOUNTING
TEMPLATE
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2MM
5252
138
TOP
MAIN
LOAD
PHASE
NEUTRAL
LINE
NEUTRAL
PHASE
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SUPPLY
LIVE
LOAD
LIVE
SUPPLY
NEUTRAL
LOAD
NEUTRAL
TIMER MODE (cont.)
4.3 Date and Time
The following date and time parameters are settable: Day, Month, Year, Hours, Minutes.
4.4 Zero Time Credit
Manually reset credit to zero.
4.5 Token Value
The amount of time credited for each token card inserted is settable in the range
0 to 599 minutes.
4.6 Maximum Time
The maximum credit is settable in the range 0 to 1440 minutes at which point the display
will change to Maximum Reached.
4.7 Tournament Mode Override
In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter token
cards.
4.8 Operational Mode Meter or Timer
The timer mode setting operates at cost per time of electricity or meter mode at cost per
kWh unit of electricity.
4.9 Area Code
The area code can be factory set in the range 0-255 (Decimal).
5. APPENDIX
5.1 Wiring Diagram and Mounting Template (shown overleaf)
This timer must be installed by a competent, qualified electrician to the standards that
satisfy the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
WALL MOUNTING
TEMPLATE
WIRING DIAGRAM
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MAGNETIC CARD OPERATED
ELECTRONIC METER & TIMER
MODEL TYPE : MCM-030
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Devon TQ4 7AU
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
RDL Meters LTD
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Unit E2, Westfield Business Park
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4-7AU
United Kingdom
declares that the new Measuring Instrument described hereafter as MCM-030, Magnetic
Card Meter is in conformity with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/22/EC and with
the national standard transposing harmonized standard Numbers: EN 50470-1:2006 &
EN 50470-3:2006
It is identical to the Measuring Instrument which is the subject of EC certification of
conformity No. SGS0184 issued by Notified Body 0120
SGS United Kingdom Limited
Unit 10
Southern Industrial Estate
Bowburn
Durham
DH6 5AD
United Kingdom
is subject to the procedure set out in Annex D of Directive 2004/22/EC under the
supervision of the Notified Body 0120
SGS United Kingdom Limited
Unit 202b,
Worle Parkway
Weston-Super-Mare
BS22 6WA
United Kingdom
Verified at RDL Meters Ltd, Paignton
........................................
.........
Peter Gibbs–Technical Director
RDL Meters Ltd
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
RDL Meters LTD
Unit E2, Westfield Business Park
Long Road
Paignton TQ4-7AU
United Kingdom
Declares that the new Measuring Instrument described hereafter as MCM-030,
Magnetic Card Meter is in conformity with the provisions of: Council Directive
2014/32/EU and with the national standard transposing harmonized standard
Numbers: EN 50470-1:2006 & EN 50470-3:2006
It is identical to the Measuring Instrument which is the subject of EC certification
of conformity No. SGS0184 issued by Notified Body 0120
SGS United Kingdom Limited
Unit 12A/12B
Southern Industrial Estate
Bowburn
Durham DH6 5AD
United Kingdom
Is subject to the procedure set out in Module D of Directive 2014/32/EU under
the supervision of the Notified Body 0120. The fulfilment of the essential
requirements set out in Annex 1 and in the relevant instrument-specific Annexes
has been demonstrated.
SGS United Kingdom Limited
Unit 202b,
Worle Parkway
Weston-Super-Mare BS22 6WA
United Kingdom
Verified at RDL Meters Ltd, Paignton
Date:
Meter Model: MCM-030
Magnetic Card Meter
This Declaration of
Conformity applies to
Meter serial number:
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