RDL MCM-030E User manual

ESTABLISHED 1976 COIN AND CARD METER/TIMER MANUFACTURERS
MAGNETIC CARD OPERATED
ELECTRONIC METER & TIMER
MODEL TYPE: MCM-030
ISSUE 2.0
USER
MANUAL
FOR SPECIFICATION
AND OPERATING
SETTINGS
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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 2014/32/EU Directive.
This meter is intended to be installed in electromagnetic Environment ‘E2’, as per 2014/32/ EU
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.
This meter is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, subject to the
following guarantee conditions:
This meter is covered by RDL Meters Ltd for parts and manufacturing labour.
This guarantee will not cover any Consequential losses.
This guarantee will be void under any of the following conditions:
àRemoval of one or both seals to the case and terminal cover
àThe meter has not been installed by a competent, qualified electrician to standards that satisfy
the requirements of the current Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE)
àThe meter has been incorrectly installed
àThe meter has been subject to a load of greater than 100 Amps
àThe 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.
GUARANTEE
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CONTENTS PAGE NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................4
1.1 Overview ..................................................4
2. TECHNICAL DATA......................................4
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security ...4
2.2 Main Contactor ........................................4
2.3 Power Supply...........................................4
2.4 Metrology.................................................4
2.5 Environmental ..........................................5
2.6 Dimensions ..............................................5
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION.......5
3.1 Normal Operation Display........................5
3.2 Additional Displayed Information.............5
3.3 Standing Charge Collection.....................6
3.4 Rate Switching.........................................6
3.5 Disconnection ..........................................6
3.5.1 No Remaining Credit ...........................6
3.5.2 Reverse Energy Detection ...................6
3.6 Emergency Credit ....................................7
3.6.1 Invocation ............................................7
3.6.2 Reduction ............................................7
3.6.3 Expiry...................................................7
3.7 Prepayment Card Tokens........................7
3.7.1 Valid Cards ..........................................7
3.7.2 Card Errors ..........................................8
3.7.3 Emergency Credit Repayment ............8
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING.........8
4.1 Programming Method......................... 8-9
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset .........................10
4.3 Date and Time ......................................10
4.4 Zero Credit............................................10
4.5 Set Credit..............................................10
4.6 Emergency Credit Value.......................10
4.7 Emergency Credit Available Point ........10
4.8 Cost per Unit of Electricity
for Rate 1 and 2....................................10
4.9 Standing Charge per 24 hours .............10
4.10 Operation Mode Meter or Timer.........10
5. APPENDIX .................................................10
5.1 Starting Current ....................................10
5.2 Wiring Diagram & Mounting Template..11
1. INTRODUCTION........................................12
1.1 Overview ................................................12
2. TECHNICAL DATA....................................12
2.1 Meter LED & Power Registration Security...12
2.2 Main Contactor ......................................12
2.3 Power Supply.........................................12
2.4 Metrology...............................................12
2.5 Environmental ........................................12
2.6 Dimensions ............................................13
3. NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION.....13
3.1 Normal Operation Display......................13
3.2 Additional Displayed Information...........13
3.3 Tournament Mode Override...................13
3.4 Disconnection ........................................14
3.4.1 No Remaining Credit .........................14
3.4.2 Reverse Energy Detection .................14
3.5 Prepayment Tokens...............................14
3.5.1 Valid Cards ........................................14
3.5.2 Card Errors ........................................14
4. COMMAND CARD PROGRAMMING.......15
4.1 Programming Method..................... 15-16
4.2 Factory Defaults Reset .........................16
4.3 Date and Time ......................................17
4.4 Timer Credit Token...............................17
4.5 Value hh:mm.........................................17
4.6 Maximum Time hh:mm.........................17
4.7 Tournament Mode Override .................17
4.8 Operational Mode Meter or Timer ........17
5. APPENDIX .................................................17
5.1 Wiring Diagram & Mounting Template..17
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY...... 18-19
METER MODE TIMER MODE
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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:
àAll solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD
àUses secure disposable magnetic token cards available in Sterling, Euro and Dollars
àWhen valid token card is inserted, value credit is copied from the card to the meter
àMultiple cards may be entered in one session
àCard is erased and permanently marked
àUser settable cost per unit for Rate 1 and 2 in the range £0 to £99.99
àProgramming command card allows settings to be easily changed
àStanding Charge
àEmergency Credit
àUp to 2 tariff rates
àSwitching capacity up to 100A
àNo battery replacement required
àInternal Real Time Clock with programmable switching
àReverse Energy Detection
àExtension 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
Current Range: ................................................................1.0-20(100A)
Frequency:.......................................................................50Hz Standard
Operating Voltage Range: ...............................................220V-240V
2.4 METROLOGY
Meter Accuracy: .................................... Active energy, Class B (1%)
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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 17 sequentially displayed parameters.
DISPLAY CONTACTOR REMARKS
XXXXXXX.X kWh
R1 £XXX.XX Cred Closed
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
Rate 1 represents the current tariff.
The consumer has £XXX.XX credit remaining.
XXXXXXX.X kWh
R1 £0.00 Credit Open
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
Rate 1 represents the current tariff.
The consumer has used up all credit.
XXXXXXX.X kWh
£XXX.XX Debt Open
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
R1 £XXX.XX Emer Closed
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
£XXX.XX Debt Open
XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on current tariff.
The consumer has used up all emergency credit and
has accumulated a debt of £XXX.XX
2.5 Environmental
Temperature Operating Range:.......................................-25 to 55°C
Storage Range: ...............................................................-25 to 55°C
Transportation Range:.....................................................-25 to 70°C
Ingress Protection: ..........................................................IP51
Maximum period of 6 hours at the extremes of its temperature range.
2.6 Dimensions
Height: .............................................................................222.00mm
Width: ..............................................................................135.00mm
Depth:..............................................................................80.00mm
Weight: ............................................................................1.0kg
3 NORMAL FUNCTIONAL OPERATION IN METER MODE
3.1 Normal Operation Display
During normal operation the display on the MCM-030 in METER MODE will be one of those shown
below.
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STEP DISPLAY REMARKS
1**DISPLAY*TEST**
**DISPLAY*TEST** Test all character positions on display
2 Current Credit £XXX.XX The consumer has £XXX.XX credit remaining
3 Emer Credit Left £XXX.XX The consumer has £XXX.XX emergency credit left
4 Current Debt £XXX.XX The consumer has used up all credit and has
accumulated a debt of £XXX.XX
5 Time HH:MM Current Time
6 Date DD/MM/YYYY Current Date
7 Total Credit £XXX.XX Total value of credit that has been inserted
8 Total Cards XXXXXXXXXX Total number of cards inserted
9 Standing Charge £XXX.XX Standing Charge per 24 hours
10 Rate 1 Unit Cost £XXX.XX The tariff for rate 1
11 Rate 2 Unit Cost £XXX.XX The tariff for rate 2
12 kWh Rate 1 XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on rate 1
13 kWh Rate 2 XXXXXXX.X kWh registered on rate 2
14 kWh Total XXXXXXX.X Total kWh registered
15 Emergency Credit £XXX.XX Emergency Credit
16 Emergency Avail £XXX.XX If the meters prepaid credit is above this point then
emergency credit is not selectable
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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
The meter is configured to have up to 2 different rates controlled by an internal time switch.
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 credit 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 10 for resetting.
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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:
DISPLAY ACTION
Rate - Credit £121.99 Insert £5 value Card
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Credit £126.99
Example 1:
DISPLAY ACTION
Debt £10.99 Insert £5 value Card
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Debt £5.99
Example 2:
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DISPLAY ACTION
Debt £2.99 Insert £5 value Card
£5.00 Credited
Rate - Debt £2.01
Example 3:
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.
STEP PROGRAMMING SETTINGS
1 DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM Current Date and Time
2 Zero Credit No Yes Manually Zero Credit - No or Yes
3 Set Credit £XXX.XX Manually Set Credit
4 Emergency Credit £XX.XX Emergency Credit Value
5 Emergency Credit Avail £XX.XX Emergency Credit Available point
6 Rate 1 Unit Cost £XX.XX Rate 1 - Cost per kWh Unit
7 Rate 2 Unit Cost £XX.XX Rate 2 - Cost per kWh Unit
8 Standing Charge £XX.XX Standing Charge per 24 hours
9 Operational Mode Meter Timer Select Meter or Timer operating mode
10 Factory Defaults No Yes Reset to Factory Defaults excluding
kWh cumulative totals
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.
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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
1 Insert a valued COMMAND Card Please Remove Card
2 Remove COMMAND card PROGRAMMING
3Press and release the RED button for less
than 3 seconds
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
4Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the value
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
5Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the value
Zero credit
No Yes
6Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the value
Set Credit
£XXX.XX
7Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the value
Emergency Credit
£XXX.XX
8Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the value
Emergency Credit Avail
£XXX.XX
9Press and release the GREEN button
until the correct value is shown
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
10
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
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
11 Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the settings
Rate 1 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
12 Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the settings
Rate 2 Unit Cost
£XXX.XX
13 Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the settings
Standing Charge
£XXX.XX
14 Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the settings
Operational Mode
Meter Timer
15 Press and hold the RED button for
greater than 3 seconds to store the settings
Factory Defaults
No Yes
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DISPLAY REMARKS FACTORY DEFAULTS
Factory
Defaults
No Yes
If Factory Defaults are reset then the following parameters are changed:
aCurrent Credit £0.00
bEmergency Credit Left £1.00
cCurrent Debt £0.00
dTotal Credit £0.00
eTotal Cards 0
fStanding Charge per 24 hours £0.00
gRate 1 unit cost £0.15
hRate 2 unit cost £0.15
iEmergency Credit Value £1.00
jEmergency Credit availability point £0.50
kReverse Energy Detection “RED” when displayed "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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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:
àAll solid state with 2 x 16 character LCD
àUses secure disposable magnetic token cards
àWhen valid token card is inserted, time credit is copied from the card to the timer
àMultiple cards may be entered in one session
àCard is erased and permanently marked
àCard timer display counts down in hours, minutes and seconds
àUser settable duration of 0 to 599 minutes
àProgramming command card allows settings to be easily changed
àTournament Mode Override
àSwitches up to 100A
àNo battery replacement required
àInternal Real Time Clock with programmable switching
àReverse 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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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 8 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 Open The consumer has used up all credit
Timer Countdown
HH:MM:SS Closed The consumer has HH:MM:SS credit remaining
Tournament Mode
Enabled Closed In this mode the timer dispenses electricity without the consumer needing to enter cards
STEP DISPLAY REMARKS
1**DISPLAY*TEST**
**DISPLAY*TEST** Test all character positions on display
2 Token Minutes xxx Amount of time credited for each token card inserted
3Maximum Minutes
xxxx
Maximum amount of time that can be credited
by the consumer
4Total Tokens
xxxxxxxxxx Total number of cards inserted
5Total Seconds
xxxxxxxxxx Total time of credit that has been inserted
6 Time HH:MM Current Time
7 Date DD/MM/YYYY Current Date
8 Software Version
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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:
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
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value One Token Card
One Token 1 x Set time credited to timer
Example 1:
DISPLAY ACTION
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value Five Token Card
Five Token 5 x Set time credited to timer
Example 2:
DISPLAY ACTION
Timer Countdown 00:00:00 Insert value Ten Token Card
Ten Token 10 x Set time credited to timer
Example 3:
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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
1 DD/MM/YYYY - HH:MM Current Date and Time
2 Zero Timer No Yes Manually Zero Timer - No or Yes
3 Token hh:mm Time credited for each token card inserted
4 Max Time hh:mm Maximum time which can be credited
5Tournament Mode
No Yes Select Tournament Mode - No or Yes
6Operational Mode
Meter Timer Select Meter or Timer mode
7 Factory Defaults No Yes Reset to Factory Defaults excluding kWh cumulative totals
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STEP ACTION DISPLAY
1 Insert a valued COMMAND Card Please Remove Card
2 Remove COMMAND Card PROGRAMMING
3Press and release the RED button for less
than 3 seconds
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
4Press and release the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Date and Time
DD/MM/YY HH:MM
5Press and hold the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Zero Time Credit
No Yes
6Press and release the GREEN button until the
correct value is shown
Token hh:mm
XX:XX
7
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
Token hh:mm
£XX:XX
8Press and release the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Token hh:mm
£XX:XX
9Press and release the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Max Time hh:mm
10:00
10 Press and release the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Tournament Mode
No Yes
11 Press and release the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the value
Operational Mode
Meter Timer
12 Press and hold the RED button for greater
than 3 seconds to store the settings
Factory Defaults
No Yes
13 Exiting Programming
4.2 Factory Default Reset
DISPLAY REMARKS FACTORY DEFAULTS
Factory
Defaults
No Yes
If Factory Defaults are reset then the following parameters are changed:
aZero Timer Credit 00:00:00
bToken Minutes 60
cMax Time Minutes 600
dTotal Tokens 0
eTotal Seconds 0
fReverse Energy Detection “RED” when displayed “RED” Not Displayed
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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.
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).
TIMER MODE
WIRING DIAGRAM WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE
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WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE
SUPPLY
LIVE
LOAD
LIVE
SUPPLY
NEUTRAL
LOAD
NEUTRAL
WIRING DIAGRAM
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2 MM
TOP
Description WiringDIagram - Wall Template
Part No MH-MCM-030-MT-WD
Revison 01
Date Created 03/12/2021
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WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE
SUPPLY
LIVE
LOAD
LIVE
SUPPLY
NEUTRAL
LOAD
NEUTRAL
WIRING DIAGRAM
METER
ACCOMMODATES
SCREW SHANK UP
TO 5.2 MM
TOP
Description WiringDIagram - Wall Template
Part No MH-MCM-030-MT-WD
Revison 01
Date Created 03/12/2021

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Meter Model: MCM-030
Magnetic Card Meter
This Declaration of Conformity applies
to Meter Serial Number:
RDL Meters Ltd.
Unit E2, Westfield Business Park
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4-7AU
United Kingdom
This declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of RDL Meters Ltd.
The fulfilment of the essential requirements set out in Annex I and in the relevant instrument specific
Annexes has been demonstrated.
RDL Meters Ltd declares that the new Measuring Instrument described hereafter as MCM-030
Magnetic Card Meter is in conformity with the provisions of EU Measurement Instrument Directive
2014/32/EU.
The object of the declaration is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonized legislation.
BS EN 50470-1:2006 & BS EN 50470-3:2006. 0598.
Is subject to the procedure set out in Module D of the Directive 2014/32/EU
under the supervision of SGS Fimko Ltd Notified Body No. 0598.
Verified at RDL Meters Ltd, Paignton
Date:
.................................................................
Peter Gibbs - Technical Director
RDL Meters Ltd
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Meter Model: MCM-030
Magnetic Card Meter
This Declaration of Conformity applies
to Meter Serial Number:
RDL Meters Ltd.
Unit E2, Westfield Business Park
Long Road
Paignton
TQ4-7AU
United Kingdom
This declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of RDL Meters Ltd.
RDL Meters Ltd declares that the new Measuring Instrument described hereafter as MCM-030
Magnetic Card Meter is in conformity with the provisions of UK Measuring Instruments Regulations
2016.
The object of the declaration is in conformity with the relevant statutory requirements.
BS EN 50470-1:2006 & BS EN 50470-3:2006.
It is identical to the Measuring Instrument which is the subject of MIR 2016 type examination certificate
number 0120/SGS0260 issued by SGS UK Ltd Approved Body No. 0120.
Is subject to the regulations as set out in Module D of the Measuring Instruments
Regulations 2016 under the supervision of SGS UK Ltd Approved Body No. 0120.
Verified at RDL Meters Ltd, Paignton
Date:
.................................................................
Peter Gibbs - Technical Director
RDL Meters Ltd
MIR 2016 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

RDL METERS LTD.
UNIT E2 WESTFIELD
BUSINESS PARK LONG ROAD
PAIGNTON
DEVON
TQ4 7AU
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