CIRCUTOR DISPENSER User Manual

Micro-grid management system

Dispenser Universal System

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

(M067B01-03-15A)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Follow the warnings described in this manual with the symbols shown below.

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If you must handle the unit for its installation, start-up or maintenance, the following should be taken into consideration:

Incorrect handling or installation of the unit may result in injury to personnel as well as damage to the unit. In particular, handling with voltages applied may result in electric shock, which may cause death or serious injury to personnel. Defective installation or maintenance may also lead to the risk of  re. Read the manual carefully prior to connecting the unit. Follow all installation and maintenance instructions throughout the unit’s working life. Pay special attention to the installation standards of the National Electrical Code.

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REVISION LOG

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Table 1: Revision log�

Date Revision Description

07/15 M067B01-03-15A Initial Version

NB: The images of the units are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the original unit.

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1�- VERIFICATION UPON RECEPTION

Check the following points when you receive the unit:

a) The unit meets the specications described in your order. b) The unit has not suffered any damage during transport. c) Perform an external visual inspection of the unit prior to switching it on. d) Check that it has been delivered with the following:

DISPENSER-SOFT Unit:

- An Installation CD.

- Licence (USB Dongle).

- RFID Card Reader/Writer

- RFID Cards.

Dispenser Universal Unit:

- An installation guide.

If any problem is noticed upon reception, immediately contact the transport company and/or CIRCUTOR's after-sales service.

2�- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Dispenser Universal system allows the smart management of micro-grids, fully optimising the use of the energy available in the micro-grid, while varying the price of energy according to the status of the micro-grid.

The system consists of:

DISPENSER-SOFT + Dispenser Universal

DISPENSER-SOFT is the conguration software of the Dispenser Universal.

Its main features are:

- It can handle different types of users: basic, intermediate, advanced or administrator, according to the level of access to the application.

- MS SQLServer database.

- It is supplied with an RFID card reader/writer and an RFID card to transfer the contract congured in the application to the Dispenser Universal.

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The Dispenser Universal is the unit that is installed in the user's home. It is an energy meter with the capacity to manage user consumption from a micro-grid according to the status of the grid. It is designed according to the EN 62053-21:2003 standard for active energy classes 1 and 2 and according to the UNE-EN 62053-23:2003 standard for measuring class 2 reactive energy.

Figure 1:Image of the Dispenser Universal

The unit features:

- Display , which shows the information of the user's contract.

- Two buttons, used to browse the display screens and recover the power supply in the event of a power cut.

- 2 indicator LEDs: Verication and Pilot�

- RS-485 communications, with the MODBUS RTU® protocol

- 1 general relay output, which allows the activation/deactivation of the power supply.

- 1 auxiliary relay output, which allows the activation/deactivation of the secondary loads.

- RFID card reader, used to load the contract generated in the DISPENSER-SOFT application.

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3�- BASIC CONCEPTS

The energy storage systems in a micro-grid can be charged with the use of renewable energies during the periods of maximum insolation. Stored energy can then be consumed during the rest of the day.

Figure 2: Purpose of the Dispenser Universal

The main purpose of the Dispenser Universal system is to control the energy demand and power of the different users of a micro-grid, with the aim of satisfying the energy needs of each user.

A good way to describe the operation of the Dispenser is with a water tank analogy, Figure 3.

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Figure 3: Water tank analogy�

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Energy can be stored in the Dispenser so that it is readily available. The capacity of the Dispenser would be equivalent to that of the water tank, i.e., the larger the tank, the higher the volume of water available.

The tank is lled according to the contracted ow rate. In the case of the Dispenser, the tank is lled constantly at a rate proportional to the contracted energy. If this ow rate is insufcient, the contract can be modied and adapted to current needs.

The consumption of water is equivalent to the consumption of energy, i.e., the higher the consumption rate, the quicker the tank will be emptied. In particular, there are three different scenarios:

 Balanced consumption, the lling and emptying rate of the tank is very similar, so there is always an acceptable level of water that can meet the needs of users at all times.

Low consumption; in this scenario the lling rate is higher than the emptying rate, so the tank is usually lled up to the top. This is not the optimum scenario, since the purpose of the management system is not to store the maximum amount of water (energy), but to nd the balance between load and consumption.

 Excessive consumption; in this scenario, the lling rate is much slower than the emptying rate, so the tank is fully drained leaving no available water (energy), which leads to a critical situation.

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Figure 4: Management of the water tank lling/emptying procedures.

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3.1.- OPERATING MODES

The Dispenser has three operating modes, depending on the load of the energy storage systems:

 Normal mode,  Bonus mode,  Restriction mode,

3�1�1�- NORMAL MODE

This operating mode corresponds to a situation in which there is a balance between the energy available in the storage systems of the micro-grid and the consumed energy.

Following the water analogy, the normal mode represents the balance between lling and emptying of the water tank.

This is the most benecial situation for a micro-grid and for the user. Therefore, the objective is to work under these conditions at all times.

3�1�2�- BONUS MODE

In this case, the storage systems have managed to store the maximum amount of energy after various insolation periods. In turn, the consumption of energy by users is not excessive. This is when a bonus is applied to the consumption of energy, reducing its price.

3�1�3�- RESTRICTION MODE

In this case, either the storage system has not fully charged after a period of time or there has been excessive consumption by users. Therefore, the consumption of energy must be limited by means of increasing its price.

3�1�4�- EXAMPLE

The irradiation curve in Figure 5 shows an insolation period between 06:00h and 18:00h, reaching the maximum level of insolation at 12:00h.

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Figure 5: Example of an irradiation curve�

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Different bonus or restriction periods can be dened according to the following criterion:

 The energy levels of the energy storage systems are low rst thing in the morning, since the users of the micro-grid have consumed energy during the night period. Therefore, a period of time between 05:00h and 08:00h must be dened, in which penalties will be applied to consumption. In this case, the unit will be operating in the restriction mode.

 The next period, between 08:00h and 16:00h, is the period of maximum insolation, during which the photovoltaic energy is enough to charge the storage systems and supply energy to users, so consumption should be encouraged during this period. In this case, the unit operates in the bonus mode.

 The maximum number of users will connect loads to the grid between 16:00 and 19:00. Even though the previous period was not of maximum insolation, if a message is not shown to the users during this period, warning them about the fact that the cost of energy can be higher than usual, simultaneous loads might be connected to the micro-grid, which will quickly consume the energy stored in the storage systems. During this period, the unit operates in restriction mode.

 Finally, a period is established for the rst and last 5 hours of the day, during which it is assumed that the consumption from the grid is not critical. Therefore, a period during which the unit works in normal mode can be dened.

Figure 6: Example of Operating modes�

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3.2.- ENERGY FACTORS

The Dispenser can manage the price of energy according to the operating mode of a micro-grid through the Energy factor parameters:

 Bonus factor; when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode (excess energy is available), the price of energy can be reduced and users can consume it at a lower price.

 Restriction factor, if, on the other hand, the micro-grid is in the restriction mode (not much energy is available), the price of energy can rise and users will pay more for the energy they consume.

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In normal mode, the price of energy remains unmodied and users pay for energy at the price stipulated.

Table 2 shows the values that these factors can adopt.

Table 2: Range of values of the energy price factor

Energy factors Range of values

Bonus factor 0.4...1

Restriction factor 1.2...3

3.3.- CONTROLLING THE MAXIMUM POWER

One of the functions of the Dispenser is to control the limits of the power that can be consumed by the user. The unit limits the maximum power available according to the type of contract and status of the micro-grid. If this power level is exceeded, the general relay is opened, disconnecting the power supply from the subscriber. ( 5.2.4.1.- GENERAL RELAY)

This function allows each user of the installation to dene the maximum power available, establishing the number of loads that can be connected to the grid. Therefore, this limiter can be used to ensure that the power for which the electrical network has been designed is never exceeded.

The Contracted power is dened in the DISPENSER-SOFT application as:

Contracted power = Base power x Power multiplier�

Where: Base power : base power of the micro-grid.

Power multiplier : multiplier factor that depends on the type of contract.

The maximum power value is modied according to the status of the micro-grid.

3�3�1�- NORMAL MODE

In this operating mode, the maximum power that can be consumed by the user is equal to the contracted power.

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Figure 7: Controlling the maximum power, Normal mode�

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3�3�2�- BONUS MODE

When the micro-grid is operating during an excess power period, the Dispenser allows the user to consume more power than that established by the user's contracted energy.

To do so, the Excess factor parameter has been dened in the DISPENSER-SOFT application as a multiplier factor that increases the value of the maximum power available for consumption.

Figure 8: Controlling the maximum power, Bonus mode�

Table 3: Range of values of the excess factor�

Power factor Range of values

Excess factor 1...3

3�3�3�- RESTRICTION MODE

If, on the other hand, the micro-grid is in the power limiting mode, the Dispenser will reduce the maximum power available for consumption, also reducing the power that the user can consume.

The Limiting factor parameter has been dened in the DISPENSER-SOFT application as a multiplier factor that reduces the value of the maximum power available for consumption.

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Figure 9: Controlling the maximum power, Restriction mode�

Table 4: Range of values of the limiting factor�

Power factor Range of values

Limiting factor 0...1

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3.4.- OPERATING MODES

The Dispenser can work in two operating modes:

Frequency mode�  Schedule mode�

3�4�1�- FREQUENCY MODE

With the frequency mode activated, the power and energy factors and the status of the aux- iliary relay are programmed according to the frequency of the grid at each moment.

3�4�2�- SCHEDULE MODE

NB: The schedule mode is selected automatically if the frequency mode is not enabled.

The schedule mode is based on the denition of the conditions under which the micro-grid will operate, according to the time of day.

With DISPENSER-SOFT, the operator can dene up to four conditions and distribute them in four daily time zones.

The user can dene up to six types of day (working day, holiday, etc.) and four types of season (rainy season, dry season, etc.) in order to improve energy management efciency.

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3.5.- TARIFF SYSTEM

The unit features a tariff system composed of four different types of contracts. This system is responsible for fully adapting to the needs of each customer. The user will nd specic and common parameters associated with each type of contract.

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Figure 10:Hydraulic diagram of the tariff system�

The hydraulic diagram shown in Figure 10 provides a general description of how the tariff system of the Dispenser works. Not all tariffs include all the elements of the diagram and the customer must select the tariff that best suits their needs.

There are four types of contracts:

 Type 1: Flat rate for power, where the user is only limited by the instantaneous power they are consuming.

 Type 2: Purchase of energy units. The customer prepays for the energy units. When these are consumed, the power supply is cut off and the customer must purchase additional units.

Type 3: Purchase of EDA units. This contract is similar to the previous type, but the customer has an additional tank (EDA tank with EDA units), which provides additional

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management features when purchasing energy.

Type 4: EDA Flat rate. In this type of contract, the customer can consume a daily av- erage amount of EDA units, which are only limited by the contracted power of the user. Unlike the type 3 contract, the customer pays for the days of service. When this period ends, the unit cuts off the power supply

All contracts have a power limit and a validity expiry date, i.e., if they are not activated before this date, the Dispenser will not recognise the contract and not close the circuit breaker.

3�5�1�- TYPE 1 CONTRACT: FLAT RATE FOR POWER

Figure 11:Hydraulic diagram of Type 1 contracts

In the case of type 1 contracts, the customer freely consumes energy and is only limited by the contracted power and power factors, which are applied according to the operating mode of the micro-grid.

When the user exceeds the contracted power, the unit opens the general relay, cutting off the power supply to the user.

To recover the power supply, the user must switch off some of its loads and press the button of the unit. The unit will cut off the power supply within a few seconds if these loads are not switched off and the user presses the button.

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The contracted power can be dynamically modied according to the customer's needs. To do so, the customer must contact the operator of the DISPENSER-SOFT and update their contract.

The contract has an expiry date expressed in a number of days. After this period of days, the Dispenser will open the general relay, cutting off the power supply. To recover it, the subscriber must pay the operator of the DISPENSER-SOFT for additional days of service.

Days of service can be accumulated, i.e., if only 3 days remain before the expiry of the contract and the Dispenser is updated with a new contract (an additional 10 days), these days will be added to the remaining number of days in the customer's current contract.

This type of contract can have no denite time limit, Open-ended contract, with no additional costs included in the price of energy. Designed for buildings that are not charged for the use of energy, such as cultural centres, churches, etc.

3�5�2�- TYPE 2 CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ENERGY UNITS

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Figure 12:Hydraulic diagram of Type 2 contracts

3�5�2�1�- CONCEPTS : ENERGY UNITS AND NET METERING

The energy unit concept has been dened in the Dispenser Universal as the units that the customer must purchase from the operator of the micro-grid to receive energy.

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The net metering concept is applied to customers that have their own self-powered generator (usually a solar power generator).

Customers with a self-powered generator can consume the energy that is self-generated instantaneously. However, excess production of energy might not need to be consumed during some times of day. This is when the surplus energy can be injected into the electrical network of a micro-grid and the Dispenser will reward the user by adding energy units that can be con- sumed later. This surplus energy injected into the grid is subject to the operating mode of the micro-grid at the time of injection. The unit can measure the injected energy and manage it:

Applying penalties to energy injected during bonus periods.

Awarding a bonus to energy injected during restriction periods.

Example of net metering:

A subscriber installs solar panels at their home to generate their own electricity. At a certain time of day, the amount of energy generated by these solar panels exceeds the current consumption. In this case, the surplus energy of the panels would be injected into the electrical network of the micro-grid. The Dispenser will apply a penalty or bonus to the injected energy, according to the operating mode of the micro-grid.

Micro-grid operating in the normal mode (Price factor =1):

If 1 Wh is injected into the grid, the Dispenser will add 1 unit of credit to the subscriber.

Micro-grid operating in the bonus mode (Price factor <1):

If 1 Wh is injected into the grid, the Dispenser will add <1 unit of credit to the subscriber. If the price factor is 0.8, 0.8 units will be added to the user and not 1, since the micro-grid is operating in the bonus mode and needs no additional energy.

Micro-grid operating in the restriction mode (Price factor >1):

If 1 Wh is injected into the grid, the Dispenser will add >1 unit of credit to the subscriber. If the price factor is 1.5, 1.5 units will be added to the user and not 1, since the micro-grid is operating in the restriction mode and needs additional energy, applying a bonus for the subscriber for the injected energy.

3�5�2�2�- ENERGY BLOCKS CONCEPT

In the energy block operating mode, the price of energy varies according to the consumption.

The user can dene 3 energy blocks through DISPENSER-SOFT, selecting the following for each block:

- The price of energy of each block ( Price factor).

- The consumption after which the system skips to a different block (Energy).

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The period of operation of the energy blocks must also be selected (daily, weekly or monthly). When this period ends, the energy meter resets the value of consumed energy to start consuming from Block 1, where energy is cheaper.

Energy price (€/Wh)

Block 3

Price factor 3

Price factor 2

Block 1

Block 2

Price factor 1

Consumption (kWh)

Energy 1 Energy 2

Figure 13:Energy blocks�

NB: If the Dispenser has no active contract when the energy meter is reset, the meter will not be reset and the user will continue consuming energy at the price of the current block.

NB: The energy factors, bonus and restriction factors can be available at the same time when the system is operating in the energy blocks mode.

Example 1: A user in block 2 has an energy price factor of 1�5 (FB). The micro-grid is in the

bonus mode with an energy price factor of 0�8 (FM). The nal factor applied to the subscriber will be:

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Energy price factor of the customer = FB * FM = 1.5 * 0.8 = 1�2

If you take into account that 1 Wh = 1 unit, when the customer consumes 1 Wh, the Dispenser will subtract 1�2 units (1.2 Wh)

Example 2: Now let us assume that the customer is in energy block 3 with an energy price factor of 2 (FB). The energy levels of the micro-grid are low at this moment and it is operating in the energy restriction mode, with a price factor of 1�4 (FM). The nal factor applied to the subscriber will be:

Energy price factor of the customer= FB * FM = 2 * 1.4 = 2�8

Therefore, when the customer consumes 1 Wh, the dispenser will subtract 2�8 units.

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3�5�2�3�- OPERATION

In the case of type 2 contracts, there is a large unit tank that is lled when units are purchased from the operator or through net metering.

The customer has a credit balance expressed in units, which is consumed in 2 ways (binomial tariff):

 by consumed units.

 by xed price, this xed price is subtracted every hour and is recalculated according

to the following equation:

Fixed price = (Price of contracted power x Contracted power ) + Net metering access charge + Other costs

Units

Fixed price

- The units are deducted every hour

- Contracted power ratio and other charges

Meter

Units consumed

In nominal conditions 1Wh = 1unit

Figure 14:Representation of the consumption in the unit tank

Two energy meters are used to control the unit tank:

 a unit meter, which measures the units in the tank. These units will decrease as the subscriber consumes energy and increase when units are purchased from the operator or through the net metering balance. Under normal conditions, the 1Wh to 1 unit ratio is 1:1.

an energy block meter, which is used when the price of energy depends on the con- sumption level of the user during a period of time.

This type of contract can have no denite time limit, Open-ended contract, with no additional costs included in the price of energy. Designed for buildings that are not charged for the use of energy, such as cultural centres, churches, etc.

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3�5�3�- TYPE 3 CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF EDA UNITS

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Figure 15:Hydraulic diagram of Type 3 contracts

3�5�3�1�- EDA UNIT CONCEPT

The EDA is dened as the Energy Daily Allowance. And the base EDA is dened as the minimum energy available during one day.

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Figure 16: EDA and BASE_EDA

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The operator must dene the value of the BASE EDA in Dispenser-Soft

The value of the EDA can vary according to the operating mode of the micro-grid with the bonus and restriction factors.

Continuing with the water tank analogy, the EDA concept corresponds to the lling speed of the water tank.

The EDA tank can be lled in two ways:

 Once a day, at the time established by the customer.

 With dripping systems. When this option is selected, the tank lling speed can be

calculated with the formula shown in Figure 17�

Figure 17:Filling speed of the EDA tank

3�5�3�2�- DEFINITION OF THE SIZE OF THE TANK

Users of a micro-grid can have tanks of different sizes.

Therefore, the EDA_CAP is dened as the nominal capacity, i.e., the number of EDA units that can be stored in a tank.

Nominal CAPACITY = EDA_CAP x EDA

3�5�3�3�- OPERATION

The customer has two types of tanks in this type of contract:

the unit tank. the EDA tank.

The energy stored in the EDA tank decreases according to consumption and the xed price and it increases as units are transferred from the unit tank to the EDA tank and according to the net metering values.

Such a transfer of energy from one tank to another varies according to whether the dripping

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parameter has been activated or not. When the dripping parameter has been activated, the assigned energy is stored in the EDA tank constantly (every second) and at a rate proportional to that of the contracted energy.

When the dripping option has been deactivated, Compact Dispenser mode, energy is transferred once a day.

The unit opens the general relay when the balance of EDA units is depleted or when the system has been tripped due to an overcurrent.

To recover the power supply, the customer must wait until the EDA tank is lled by means of transferring units from one tank to another or by charging it with EDA units purchased from the DISPENSER-SOFT operator.

If the EDA balance is used up and the tank is filled after activating the dripping option, the general relay will be automatically rearmed, following a reclosing sequence that varies according to the times the power supply has been cut off during the day (See 5.2.4.1.- GENERAL RELAY).

This type of contract can have no denite time limit, Open-ended contract, with no additional costs included in the price of energy. Designed for buildings that are not charged for the use of energy, such as cultural centres, churches, etc.

3�5�4� - TYPE 4 CONTRACT: EDA FLAT RATE

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Figure 18:Hydraulic diagram of Type 4 contracts�

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In the EDA Flat rate mode, the customer can consume an average amount of EDA units which is pre-dened and limited by the contracted power. If the energy daily allowance has not been consumed, it can be stored in the EDA tank up to its nominal capacity, which has been previously programmed in the card.

Unlike type 3 contracts, the customer pays for the days of service and when these end, the customer must purchase additional days of service from the DISPENSER-SOFT operator.

The supply is cut off after this period.

If the EDA balance is used up and the tank is filled after activating the dripping option, the general relay will be automatically rearmed, following a reclosing sequence that varies according to the times the power supply has been cut off during the day (See 5.2.4.1.- GENERAL RELAY).

This type of contract can have no denite time limit, Open-ended contract, with no additional costs included in the price of energy. Designed for buildings that are not charged for the use of energy, such as cultural centres, churches, etc.

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4�- DISPENSER-SOFT

4.1.- GENERAL DESCRIPTION

DISPENSER-SOFT software allows the managers of a micro-grid to:

Congure the tariff system Manage the different states of the micro-grid, according to its level of energy.

DISPENSER-SOFT uses the MS SQLServer database, which is free and included in the software installation CD.

DISPENSER-SOFT is supplied with the following:

 An Activation licence (USB Dongle), which is required to use the software after it has been installed.

 An RFID card reader/writer, which reads, writes, formats and modies user cards. This unit is connected to the USB port of the computer in which the DISPENSER-SOFT software is installed.

 An RFID card, which is used as the connection element between the DISPENS- ER-SOFT and Dispenser Universal software. It includes all the information so that it

can be read by Dispenser Universal and establish the operating mode according to the parameters saved in the card. All cards are personal and non-transferable.

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4.2.- INSTALLATION

DISPENSER-SOFT is only compatible with the 32 and 64-bit Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems.

Insert the Installation CD in the CD drive of the computer from which the micro-grid will be managed to start the installation process. The installation process will start automatically after the installation CD has been inserted.

4�2�1�- INSTALLATION OF THE MS SQLService DATABASE

The installation process starts with the installation of the SQL Service database if it is not installed in the computer.

To start the installation, open the DISPENSER-SOFT installation le (Figure 19).

Figure 19: Installation of the MS SQLService database

The SQL database installation process will start after the le has been opened. Firstly select the installation language (Figure 20).

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Figure 20: Installation of the MS SQLService database (Step 1)�

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Click on the Next button to start the database installation process (Figure 21).

Figure 21: Installation of the MS SQLService database (Step 2)�

Click on the Install button to start the automatic installation process (Figure 22)

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Figure 22: Installation of the MS SQLService database (Step 3)�

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The screen shown in Figure 23 will be displayed after the installation is complete.

Figure 23: Installation of the MS SQLService database (Step 3)�

Select the Authentication of the SQL server with the password and login ID option, enter- ing the following ID and password:

Login ID: sa Password: SQLExpress_sa1234

After entering the login ID and password, click on Next to start installing the DISPENSER-SOFT software.

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4�2�2�- INSTALLATION OF DISPENSER-SOFT

The DISPENSER-SOFT software will be installed after the database has been installed (Figure

24).

Figure 24: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 1)�

Press the Next button and read and accept the terms and conditions of the licence to use the

DISPENSER-SOFT software, Figure 25.

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Figure 25: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 2)�

After accepting the terms and conditions of the contract, the user can change the destination path where the program les and folders will be saved, Figure 26.

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Figure 26: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 3)�

Click on the Change button to modify the destination directory. The user must select the destination folder of the application, Figure 27.

Figure 27: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 4)�

Select the database server after the path has been established, Figure 28.

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Figure 28: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 5)�

Select the database server that will be used in the Database server from which the software will be installed section.

This will appear automatically after the installation of the database. Select the installation server if the computer already has an MS SQLService database installed.

Select one of the following authentication options in the Connect with section:

- Windows authentication, if this option has been selected during the installation of the database.

- SQL Server authentication with the password and login ID; this option requests the user to enter the user name and password entered during the installation of the database.

Click on the Next button; the installation process will start,Figure 29.

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Figure 29: Installation of Dispenser-Soft (Step 6)�

When the process is complete, click on the Finish button to complete the installation of the application, Figure 30.

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4�2�3�- INSTALLATION OF THE LICENCE

To start using the DISPENSER-SOFT software, run the “DISPENSER-SOFT” application through the shortcut created on the desktop. If the software is run without the licence (USB Dongle), the following screen will be displayed,

Figure 31.

Figure 31: Installation of the licence (Step 1)�

Insert the USB dongle with the licence into a USB port of the computer and click on Refresh. The screen shown in Figure 32 will disappear when the user clicks on Continue or after a few seconds. The software will be ready for use.

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Figure 32: Installation of the licence (Step 2)�

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4�2�4�- INSTALLATION OF THE RFID CARD READER/WRITER

Insert the RFID card reader/writer into a port of the computer.

NB A Windows warning message will appear, indicating that the device controller software cannot be installed.

Figure 33: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 1)�

Insert the CD supplied with the RFID card reader/writer into the PC CD drive.

Open the PC Device Administrator option in the Other devices section, right-click on the

Unknown device option and select the Update controller software�� option, as shown in

Figure 34�

Figure 34: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 2)�

The window shown in Figure 35 will be displayed; select the Search for controller software in the unit option.

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Figure 35: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 3)�

Next, select the device driver by clicking on the Examine button and select the Drivers folder in the DISPENSER-SOFT folder of the application installed in the PC. (Figure 36)

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Figure 36: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 4)�

Click on Next after selecting the path where the drivers will be saved. A Windows warning message will appear for security reasons, asking the user to install the software of the device. Click on Install (Figure 37).

Figure 37: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 5)�

The screen shown in Figure 38 will be displayed after the installation is complete. The device will be ready for use.

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Figure 38: Installation of the RFID card reader/writer (Step 6)�

4.3.- OPERATION

When the DISPENSER-SOFT software is run for the rst time, the screen shown in Figure 39

will be displayed� Click on Yes to open the software.

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Figure 39: User account control screen�

Enter a user name and password to access the main screen of DISPENSER-SOFT (Figure 40).

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Figure 40: User Screen�

The default user name and password are:

Table 5:Default user name and password�

Default user name and password

User admin

Password admin

The admin user name corresponds to the administrator of the program (Highest user level). The user name and password should be changed (4.3.6.3.- PASSWORD).

The application has 4 types of users (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Administrator), according to the level of access. See “4.3.6.1.- CREATE A USER”

Click on Accept to access the main screen of the application.

4�3�1�- MAIN SCREEN

Figure 41 shows the main screen of the DISPENSER-SOFT software, from which different

menus of the application can be accessed.

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Figure 41: Main screen

The screen is divided into two areas (Figure 42):

 Area used to access the different menus of the application. Central area.

Area to access the menus

Central area

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4�3�2�- MICRO-GRIDS MENU

The user can view, create and manage all parameters associated with the micro-grids from this menu.

Figure 43: Main screen of the Micro-grids menu�

The centre of the screen will display all existing micro-grids. The following options will appear on the top section of the screen:

Export, if you select an existing micro-grid and click on the Export button, a .csv le will be created (Excel format), with all data of the micro-grid.

New, to create a new micro-grid. (See 4.3.2.1.- CREATE A MICRO-GRID)

Modify, the parameters of an existing micro-grid can be modied by selecting

a micro-grid and clicking on the Modify button.

Copy, to copy the parameters of a micro-grid.

Delete, to delete an existing micro-grid.

4�3�2�1�- CREATE A MICRO-GRID

NB: Only the administrator and advanced users can create micro-grids.

The screen used to create a new micro-grid will be displayed when you click on the New button,

Figure 44.

Up to 100 micro-grids can be generated

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Figure 44: Screen used to create a new micro-grid�

Fill in the following elds to create a new micro-grid, Table 6:

Table 6:New micro-grid: Micro-grid information�

Parameter Description

Name Name of the micro-grid

Micro-grid identier

Operator

(1)

Select the ID no. of the micro-grid (Drop-down list, from 1 to 100)

Name of the operator

Phone Contact number of the operator

Geographical coordinates: Latitude and Longitude

(1)

These elds are not mandatory.

(1)

Latitude and longitude of the micro-grid

If you want the micro-grid to operate in the Frequency mode, enter the frequency values for each state of the micro-grid, Table 7.

Table 7: New micro-grid: Frequency mode�

Parameter Description Default value

Select the type of generators used in the mi-

Type of micro-grid

cro-grid: Solar power with batteries, Diesel

Solar power with batteries

generator or Other.

Frequency Working frequency of the micro-grid 50 Hz

Hysteresis between mode changes

Time between the change of states, in seconds 300 s.

Excess Input frequency of the excess factor 52.5 Hz

Limitation Input frequency of the limiting factor. 48.5 Hz

Bonus Input frequency of the bonus factor 52 Hz

Restriction Input frequency of the restriction factor 49 Hz

Auxiliary relay activation

(2)

Default values for a solar power micro-grid with 50Hz batteries.

Frequency required to activate the auxiliary relay. 52 Hz

(2)

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A tariff specied for the micro-grid being created can be generated, modied or added to the

Micro-grid tariffs section.

4�3�2�1�1�- Create a new tariff

To create a new specic tariff for the micro-grid being created, click on the New button in the New micro-grid screen, Figure 45�

Figure 45: Screen used to create a new micro-grid (Micro-grid tariffs)

The application opens a new screen, where the user can enter all tariff parameters and conditions, Figure 46.

Figure 46:Create a new tariff (General)

This screen shows 6 windows where the following must be lled in:

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1�- General

In this window, Figure 46, enter the following parameters,Table 8.

Table 8:Create a new tariff (General)

Parameter Description

Tariff name Name of the tariff

Tariff description

Contract types

(3)

These elds are not mandatory.

(3)

Description of the tariff

Drop-down list where the type of contract can be selected:

Flat rate, Contract 1: Flat rate for power Purchase of units, Contract 2: Purchase of energy units Purchase of EDA units, Contract 3: Purchase of EDA units EDA Flat rate, Contract 4: EDA Flat rate

2�- Tariff Costs

The tariff costs and period of time during which they are linked are entered in this window,

Figure 47.

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Figure 47:Create a new tariff (Tariff Costs)

The costs of the tariff depend on the type of contract that has been selected.

Table 9:Create a new tariff (Tariff Costs)

Parameter Description

Price of energy unit

Price of contracted power

Net balance fee

Cost of the energy unit in €/kWh

Only for Type 2,3 and 4 contracts.

Cost of contracted power in €/kW per Day, Week or Month. (The period of time can be selected)

An access charge can be applied to customers that have their own self-powered generators. € per Day, Week or Month. (The period of time can be selected)

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Table 9 (Cont�) : Create a new tariff (Tariff Costs)

Parameter Description

Other costs

Other costs of a micro-grid € per Day, Week or Month. (The period of time can be selected)

The price of Contracted power, the Net balance fee and Other costs are added and they become the Fixed price, which is subtracted from the units to the time.

Fixed price = (Price of Contracted power x Contracted power )+ Net balance fee

+ Other costs

Example: The costs associated with the tariff are: Price of energy: 0.5€/kWh Price of contracted power: 0.01€/kW per day Net balance fee: 1€ per day Other costs: 2€ per week Contracted power: 1kW

Fixed price = (0.01 €/kW/day x 1kW ) + 1€ / day + 2€ / week = 0.01 /24 €/h + 1/24 €/h + 2/ (24x7) €/h = 0.05 €/h. Considering that 1 Wh corresponds to 1 unit, in this example 1 unit = 0.0005 €

Fixed price= 0.05 €/h / 0.0005 €/unit = 100 units/h

3�- Tariff conditions

The base parameters are entered and the factors and conditions are dened in this screen,

Figure 48.

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Figure 48:Create a new tariff (Tariff conditions)

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The base parameters and the denition of the factors depend on the type of contract:

Type 1 Contract:

Figure 49:Create a new tariff (Tariff conditions - Type 1 Contract)

Table 10:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Base Parameters)

Base Parameters

Parameter Description Range of values

Power base

Power multiplier

(4)

The Contracted power = Base power x Power multiplier

(4)

Base power of the customer 100 ... 1000 W

Multiplier of the base power 1 ...100

The contracted power is a xed value, but it can vary according to the Excess and limiting

factors (See 3.3.- CONTROLLING THE MAXIMUM POWER)

Table 11:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Denition of factors)

Denition of factors

Parameter Description Range of values

Coefcients of contrated power

Excess

Limitation

Factor that increases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode.

Factor that decreases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the restriction

mode

1 ...3

0 ... 1

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Type 2 Contract:

Figure 50:Create a new tariff (Tariff conditions - Type 2 Contract)

Table 12:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Base Parameters)

Base Parameters

Parameter Description Range of values

Power base

Power multiplier

(5)

The Contracted power = Base power x Power multiplier

(5)

Base power of the customer 100 ... 1000 W

Multiplier of the base power 1 ...100

The price of energy and contracted power are xed values that can vary according to the different factors applied:

Excess and limiting factor of contracted power (See 3.3.- CONTROLLING THE MAX-

IMUM POWER)

Bonus and restriction factors applied to the price of energy. (See 3.2.- ENERGY FAC-

TORS)

Table 13:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Denition of factors)

Denition of factors

Parameter Description Range of values

Coefcients of contrated power

Excess

Limitation

Coefcients of energy price

Bonus

Restriction

Factor that increases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode.

Factor that decreases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the restriction

mode

Factor to reduce the price of energy when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode

Factor to increase the price of energy when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode

1 ...3

0 ... 1

0.4 ... 1

1.2 ... 3

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Type 3 and Type 4 Contracts:

Figure 51:Create a new tariff (Tariff conditions - Type 3 and Type 4 Contracts)

Table 14:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Base Parameters)

Base Parameters

Parameter Description Range of values

Power Base

Power multiplier

EDA Base

EDA Multiplier

(6)

The Contracted power = Power Base x Power multiplier

(7)

Parameters only for Type 3 and Type 4 contracts.

EDA = EDA Base x EDA Multiplier

(6)

(7)

Base power of the customer 100 ... 1000 W

Multiplier of the base power 1 ...100

Contracted base EDA 275 ... 1000 Wh

Base EDA multiplier 1...100

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The price of energy and contracted power are xed values that can vary according to the different factors applied:

Excess and limiting factor of contracted power (See 3.3.- CONTROLLING THE MAX-

IMUM POWER)

Bonus and restriction factors applied to the price of energy. (See 3.2.- ENERGY

FACTORS )

Table 15:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Denition of factors)

Denition of factors

Parameter Description Range of values

Coefcients of contracted power

Excess

Limitation

Coefcients of energy price

Bonus

Restriction

Factor that increases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode.

Factor that decreases the maximum power of the installation when the micro-grid is in the restriction

mode

Factor to reduce the price of energy when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode

Factor to increase the price of energy when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode

1 ...3

0... 1

0.4 ... 1

1.2 ... 3

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Up to 4 different conditions in which the micro-grid will operate can be created, in particular, these conditions can vary the following:

The Consumption price factor, The Power factor The status of the auxiliary relay.

Table 16:Create a new tariff (Tariff Conditions: Denition of conditions)

Denition of conditions

Parameter Description Range of values

Consumption price factors

Condition 1, 2, 3, 4

Power factors

Condition 1, 2, 3, 4

Status of the auxiliary relay

Condition 1, 2, 3, 4

(8)

The Power Cut option immediately opens the general relay.

Select the factor to be applied to the consumption price

Select the factor to be applied to the power factors

Select the status of the auxiliary relay when the condition is met

Restriction, Bonus,

Normal

Limitation, Excess,

Normal, Power Cut

Open, Closed

(8)

4�- Schedule mode

In the Schedule mode window, Figure 52, up to 6 types of days can be dened.

Figure 52:Create a new tariff (Schedule mode)

Click on the Modify button to modify a day.

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Figure 53:Create a new tariff (Schedule mode, Denition of the type of day)

A new window will open, Figure 53, where the user can:

Dene the name of the type of day being designed, Description.

Select the start time of the condition for each condition dened in section “3.- Tariff

conditions”.

Note: The start time of Condition 1 must always be 00:00.

Example: Using the example shown in Figure 53, Condition 1 will take effect at 00:00 of a

working day, Condition 2 will take effect at 10:00, Condition 3 at 12:00 and, nally, Condition 4

at 17:00, which will be active until 00:00 of the following day.

A Calendar will be created after the types of days have been created so that the Dispenser knows what type of day it is (Working day, Holiday, etc.). The calendar can be divided into four seasons and the months of each season can be selected. Once the season has been created, the types of days created previously are assigned to each week.

5�- Energy blocks (See 3.5.2.2.- ENERGY BLOCK CONCEPT)

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To operate with Energy blocks (only in type 2 contracts), congure the values of the price of energy of each block and the amount of energy after which the system will change from one block to another in the window shown in Figure 54 . The period of time during which the block meter will reset the energy reading to start with Block 1 again can also be congured.

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Parameter Description Range of values

Figure 54:Create a new tariff (Energy blocks)

Table 17:Create a new tariff (Energy blocks)

Denition of conditions

Default

values

Energy block operating period. When the period is

Period

Block 1, 2 and 3

Price factor Energy price factor

Block 1 and 2

Energy

about to end, the energy meter resets the value of consumed energy to start consuming from Block

1.

Consumption of energy after which the system skips to a different block.

Day, Week, Month Day

Block 1 and 2 :

0��5

Block 3: 0��65

0��65 kWh 0

0

6�- Advanced

The end of the contract validity period is congured in the Advanced window, Figure 55.

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Figure 55:Create a new tariff (Advanced Mode)

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Table 18:Create a new tariff (Advanced)

Parameter Description

Contracted day price

Accumulation days

Days until end of validity

Price established per contracted day.

Only for Type 4 contracts.

Number of days during which the EDA can be stored.

Only for Type 3 and 4 contracts.

Period of days allowed to activate the contract. If the contract is not activated before this date, the

Dispenser will not accept it.

Range of

values

0 �� 99�99 € 0

0��5 1

1��11000 365

Default

values

4�3�3�- TARIFFS MENU

Additional tariffs can be created and added to any micro-grid existing in the application from this menu, Figure 56.

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Figure 56:Tariffs menu

The centre of the screen will display the basic information of existing tariffs. The following options will appear on the top section of the screen:

New, to create a new tariff. The tariff creation process is the same as that

explained in section “4.3.2.1.1.- Create a new tariff”

When tariffs are created from this menu, they are not associated with a micro-grid. To associate the tariffs with existing micro-grids, open the Micro-grids menu, select the desired micro-grid and click on the modify button and click on Add in the tariffs section. A window will be displayed with a drop-down list of the tariffs that can be added.

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Modify, the parameters of the tariff can be modied by selecting an existing

tariff and clicking on the Modify button.

Copy, the copy option speeds up the creation of similar tariffs that only change

in a few parameters.

Delete, to delete an existing tariff.

4�3�4�- DISPENSERS MENU

All Dispensers of a user can be congured in this menu, Figure 56.

Figure 57:Dispensers Menu�

The centre of the screen will display the name, serial number, micro-grid and a brief description of each Dispenser. The following options will be displayed on the top section:

New, to create a new Dispenser. (See 4.3.4.1.- CREATE A DISPENSER)

Modify, the parameters of the Dispenser can be modied by selecting an

existing Dispenser and clicking on the Modify button

Delete, to delete an existing Dispenser.

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4�3�4�1�- CREATE A DISPENSER

Click on the New button to display the screen used to create a new Dispenser, Figure 58.

Figure 58:Dispenser Menu, New Dispenser�

Fill in the following elds to create a Dispenser, Table 19:

Table 19:New Dispenser

Parameter Description

Name Name of the Dispenser

Description

Serial number Single serial number of the Dispenser.

Type

Micro-grid Select the micro-grid in which the Dispenser will be used

Geographical coordinates: Latitude and Longitude

Community dispenser

(9)

These elds are not mandatory.

(9)

Phrase used to describe the Dispenser

Selection of the two types of Dispensers:

Single-phase or Three-phase

(9)

Latitude and longitude of the position of the Dispenser

Activate this option to select the community Dispenser Community dispensers have been designed for public services in the micro-grid, so they are available to anyone when needed.

Note: If the Community Dispenser option is activated, the serial number of the Dispenser will be changed to 999999999. Note: each user can have more than one contract: one for its personal use at home or at the shop and one to be used in public services. Note: Community Dispensers can only work with type 2 contracts (with no EDA restrictions)

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4�3�5�- SUBSCRIBER MENU

The existing subscribers in all the micro-grids can be congured in this menu, Figure 59.

Figure 59:Subscriber Menu�

The central area displays the data of each subscriber. The following options will be displayed on the top section:

New, to create a new subscriber. (See 4.3.5.1.- CREATE A SUBSCRIBER)

Modify, select an existing subscriber and press the Modify button to modify

the subscriber's data.

Delete, to delete a subscriber.

Logs of actions; click on this button to search and lter all actions carried

out by a subscriber.

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Figure 60:Subscriber menu, log of actions�

Click on the Export to le button to create a .cvs le (Excel format) with the records that you wish to export.

4�3�5�1�- CREATE A SUBSCRIBER

The screen used to create a new subscriber will be displayed when you click on the New button, Figure 61.

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Fill in the following elds to create a subscriber, Table 20:

Table 20:New subscriber

Parameter Description

Full name Name of the subscriber

(10)

Email

Email address of the subscriber

Phone Contact number

Phone 2

Address

(10)

Alternative telephone number

Address of the subscriber

Town City/Town of the subscriber

(10)

National Identity Document No. of the subscriber

Company/Organisation of the subscriber

Position or occupation of the subscriber

Other information of interest of the subscriber

Identify document

Organisation

Position

Other

(10)

These elds are not mandatory.

(10)

After this information has been lled in, the user can:

create a Dispenser for this subscriber, or

add a Dispenser that was previously created and which has no other associ-

ated subscriber.

NB: Each subscriber can have more than one assigned Dispenser.

4�3�6�- USERS MENU

NB: Only the administrator user can access this menu.

Different DISPENSER-SOFT users can be congured in this menu, Figure 62,

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Figure 62: Users Menu�

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The central area shows the name and level of access of each user. The following options will be displayed on the top section:

New, to create a new user (See 4.3.6.1.- CREATE A USER)

Modify, select an existing user and press the Modify button to modify the

user's data.

Delete, to delete a user.

Registry, see “4.3.6.2.- REGISTERS”

Password, see “4.3.6.3.- PASSWORD”

4�3�6�1�- CREATE A USER

The screen used to create a new user will be displayed when you click on the New button,

Figure 63.

Figure 63:Users menu, new user�

Fill in the following elds to create a user, Table 21:

Table 21:New User

Parameter Description

User name User name

Password User password

Repeat password Conrm the user's password

Access level

(11)

Access Levels

(11)

Select the level of access to the application:

Basic, Intermediate or Advanced

The DISPENSER-SOFT application has 4 access levels:

 Basic, this type of user can only update the contracts of subscribers with the pur- chase/sale of units or days.

 Intermediate, This type of user has the same functions as the basic user, as well as

the modify functions to modify the information of a micro-grid, cards and subscribers.

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 Advanced, In addition to the actions of basic and intermediate users, this user can

create new micro-grids, establish the price of energy, register new users and access the management service.

 Administrator, has full control of the application.

Table 22 shows the actions that can be performed at each user level:

Table 22: Actions for each user level

Menu / Action Basic Intermediate Advanced Administrator

Micro-grids

Create Micro-grid

Copy Micro-grid

Delete Micro-grid

Add tariff

Show micro-grid records

Modify micro-grid (general)

Modify micro-grid (frequency mode)

Export the micro-grid

Tariffs

Create tariff

Copy tariff

Delete tariff

Modify tariff (general)

Modify tariff (costs)

Modify tariff (conditions)

Modify tariff (operating mode)

Modify tariff (advanced)

Dispensers

Create Dispenser

Modify Dispenser

Delete Dispenser

Subscriber

Create subscribers

Modify subscriber

Assign Dispenser and tariff to the subscrib-

er

Delete subscriber

Log of actions

Users

Create user

Modify user

Delete user

Show the log of user actions

Reports

Modify report

Cards

Read card

   

  

 



 

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Menu / Action Basic Intermediate Advanced Administrator

Create card

Create reset card

Create community Dispenser card

Modify card

Update card

Delete card

Backup

Create backup

Retrieve backup

Conguration

Check the reader status

Change the general conguration

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Table 22 (Cont�) : Actions for each user level

 

  

   

  

   

  

The administrator can click on the Registry button to display a list with all actions carried out by the users, with the date and time, user name and action that was carried out.

When a user reads their card, the energy consumed by the subscriber since their card was last read will appear in the records.

Filters can be activated to narrow the search results.

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4�3�6�3�- PASSWORD

The administrator can change the administrator password by clicking on the Password button. The user must enter the old password and the new password twice in the change of password screen, Figure 65.

Figure 65: Users menu, Password�

4�3�7�- REPORTS MENU

The bill reports can be congured in this menu, Figure 66.

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Header

It allows the user to select an image as the header of the report. Click on Enable to show a header on the bills. Clicking on the rectangle opens a screen that can be used to select the header image, Figure

67.

Figure 67: Reports Menu, Header�

Title

Select Enable to create a title for the report.

Figure 68: Reports Menu, Title and Information of subscriber�

Information of subscriber

If this eld is enabled, the bill will be displayed with the name of the customer and the customer's ID number.

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Footer

Edit the footer shown in the reports. Up to two footer lines can be created.

Figure 69: Reports Menu, Footer�

Click on Save to save the changes after the bills have been edited.

4�3�8�- CARDS MENU

In this menu, Figure 70, users can create new cards, update contracts with the purchase/sale of units or modify card parameters.

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4�3�8�1�- CREATE A CARD

In the Create window of the Cards menu, Figure 70, the user can create a new card by selecting the following parameters, Table 23.

Table 23:Create a card

Parameter Description

Subscriber Select the name of the subscriber that has already been created.

Dispenser Select the Dispenser that has already been created.

Costs Select the connection tariff and cost of the card.

Card language

Select the language of the card that will be generated: Spanish, French, English and Portuguese.

After selecting all parameters, insert the RFID card in the RFID card reader/writer, Figure 71.

Figure 71: Position of the RFID card in the reader/writer�

Click on the Create button to transfer all information to the card.

NB: If the card has not been formatted, the application will ask the user if they wish to format it.

Click on Yes to continue creating the card.

To complete the process, the application will ask you if you wish to create a new bill; click on

Yes and the application will create a bill in pdf format with all card creation costs.

4�3�8�2�- DELETE A CARD

To delete an RFID card, insert the card in the RFID card reader/writer, Figure 71, and click on

The card will be empty and ready to record a new contract after its contents have been deleted.

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4�3�8�3�- READING OR UPDATING A CARD

To read or update the contracts stored in a card, insert the card in the RFID card reader/writer,

Figure 71, and click on .

If the type of contract is changed for a tariff, all cards with this tariff will not be read and the message shown in Figure 72 will be displayed. These cards must be deleted before a new contract can be added to the card.

Figure 72: Warning, manage cards�

After the card has been read, the application will show the Update window, according to the type of contract.

Type 1 Contract:

Figure 73: Cards Menu, Update (Type 1 Contract)�

To add or remove contracted days, modify the Days parameter, Figure 73, increasing or decreasing the number of days.

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If a price per contracted days has been entered, the total amount to be paid by the subscriber will appear in the Amount eld. If the Endless contract option is activated, the amount of the days is automatically changed to zero (designed as such for organisations/buildings, etc. which are not charged for consuming energy).

After these days have been added or removed, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

Type 2 Contract:

Figure 74: Cards Menu, Update (Type 2 Contract)�

To add energy units, select the Add units option, Figure 74, and enter the number of units that will be added in the Units section.

The Current section shows the units available in the card. The Final section shows the units available in the card and those that will be added to the card. The Amount section shows the value of the units that have been added to the card.

NB: The maximum capacity of the unit tank is 4000000 units.

To remove energy units, select the Remove units option, Figure 74, and enter the number of units that will be removed in the Units section.

After these amounts have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

The application will ask you if you wish to create a bill; click on Yes and the application will create a bill in pdf format with all unit addition or removal costs.

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Type 3 Contract:

Figure 75: Cards Menu, Update (Type 3 Contract)�

To add energy or EDA units, select the Add units option, Figure 75, and enter the number of units that will be added in the Units section.

The Current section shows the units available in the card. The Final section shows the units available in the card and those that will be added to the card. The Amount section shows the value of the units that have been added to the card.

NB: The maximum capacity of the unit tank is 4000000 units.

To remove energy or EDA units, select the Remove units option, Figure 75, and enter the number of units that will be removed in the Units section.

After these amounts have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

The application will ask you if you wish to create a bill; click on Yes and the application will create a bill in pdf format with all unit addition or removal costs.

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Type 4 Contract:

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Figure 76: Cards Menu, Update (Type 4 Contract)�

To add energy or EDA units, select the Add units option, Figure 76, and enter the number of units that will be added in the Units section.

The Current section shows the units available in the card. The Final section shows the units available in the card and those that will be added to the card. The Amount section shows the value of the units that have been added to the card.

NB: The maximum capacity of the unit tank is 4000000 units.

To remove energy or EDA units, select the Remove units option, Figure 76, and enter the number of units that will be removed in the Units section.

To add or remove contracted days, modify the Days parameter, Figure 76, increasing or decreasing the number of days.

If a price per contracted days has been entered, the total amount to be paid by the subscriber will appear in the Amount eld. If the Open-ended contract option is activated, the amount of the days is automatically changed to zero (designed as such for organisations/buildings, etc. which are not charged for consuming energy).

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After these days have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

The application will ask you if you wish to create a bill; click on Yes and the application will create a bill in pdf format with all unit addition or removal costs.

Enter the initial EDA units so the Dispenser can close the general relay and ensure the electric supply is available. If these units are not entered, you must wait until they are transferred from the unit tank to the EDA tank.

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4�3�8�4�- MODIFY A CARD

To modify the contracts saved in a card, insert the card in the RFID card reader/writer, Figure

71, and click on .

Figure 77: Cards Menu, Modify (Type 1 Contract)�

After the card has been read, open the Modify window in the Cards menu, Figure 78. In this window, the user can modify the operating mode of the Dispenser and the alarms generated when there is lack of credit or contract days.

The Modify window will display different information according to the type of contract.

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Type 1 Contract:

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Figure 78: Cards Menu, Modify (Type 1 Contract)�

The parameters that can be modied are shown in Table 24:

Table 24: Modify a card, parameters that can be modied (Type 1 Contract).

Parameter Description

Power multiplier

Days alarm

Frequency mode

Modify card language

It can increase or decrease the amount of contracted power, according to the customer's needs.

Select the number of remaining days of the contract after which an alarm will be generated.

Enables activation or deactivation of the operation of the Dis- penser in frequency mode.

Select the card language: Spanish, French, English and Portuguese.

After these parameters have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

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Type 2 Contract:

Figure 79: Cards Menu, Modify (Type 2 Contract)�

The parameters that can be modied are shown in Table 25:

Table 25: Modify a card, parameters that can be modied (Type 2 Contract).

Parameter Description

Power multiplier

Activate Unit alarm

Frequency mode

Increasing energy block structure

Modify card language

It can increase or decrease the amount of contracted power, according to the customer's needs.

Select the minimum credit, in €, at which an alarm will be generated.

Enables activation or deactivation of the operation of the Dis- penser in frequency mode.

Enables activation or deactivation of the operation of the Dis- penser by energy blocks.

Select the card language: Spanish, French, English and Portuguese.

After these parameters have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

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Type 3 and Type 4 Contracts:

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Figure 80: Cards Menu, Modify (Type 4 Contract)�

The parameters that can be modied are shown in Table 26:

Table 26: Modify a card, parameters that can be modied.

Parameter Description

Activate unit alarm

Activate energy alarm

Days alarm

Frequency mode

Compact Dispenser mode

Mode start Select the time at which the EDA tank will start to be lled.

Modify card language

Select the minimum credit, in €, at which an alarm will be generated.

Select the energy value in Wh after which the alarm will be generated.

Select the number of remaining days of the contract after which an alarm will be generated. (Type 4 contract)

Enables activation or deactivation of the operation of the Dis- penser in frequency mode.

Activating this option activates the EDA tank lling procedure once a day, deactivating the dripping option. (Type 3 and 4 Contracts)

Select the card language:

Spanish, French, English and Portuguese.

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After these parameters have been modied, click on the button to save the changes in the card.

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4�3�8�5�- ADVANCED

The user can create two types of special cards in the Advanced window of the Cards menu,

Figure 81:

 Reset card, when the Dispenser reads this card, it deletes the contract saved in the card. It is used when the subscriber's card has been lost.

 Community initializer card, used to create community Dispensers.

Figure 81: Cards Menu, Advanced�

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4�3�9�- BACKUP MENU

The user can create or retrieve a backup of the parameters entered in the DISPENSER-SOFT application from the Backup menu, Figure 82.

Figure 82: Backup Menu�

4�3�9�1�- CREATE BACKUP

The application allows the user to make a backup of all the parameters that have been entered. The administrator must select the directory where the backup will be saved in the Output di-

rectory and click on .

4�3�9�2�- RESTORE BACKUP

All information can be retrieved in the event of a system error by retrieving the backup that was saved prior to the error.

To do so, select the le with the backup in the File name section and click on . The system will retrieve all information entered by the user when the backup was made.

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4�3�10�- CONFIGURATION MENU

In the Conguration menu, Figure 83, the user can check the status of communications with

the RFID card reader/writer and congure the general parameters of the application.

Figure 83: Conguration Menu.

4�3�10�1�- CONFIGURATION OF COMMUNICATIONS PORT

Click on the button to check the status of communications with the RFID card reader/writer.

If communication has been established with the reader correctly, the "Communicating" message will appear in the Reader status section and the rmware version and API version will be displayed.

If no communication has been established with the reader, the "Not communicating" message will appear. Check that the connection to the RFID card reader/writer is correct.

4�3�10�2�- GENERAL CONFIGURATION

The general parameters of the application are congured in the General conguration section,

Table 27.

Table 27: General conguration.

Parameter Description

GMT Select the local time.

Language

Currency Select the currency used by the application.

Rates (%) Select the fees that will be applied to the micro-grid.

Select the language of the application: Spanish, French, English and Portuguese.

Click on the button to save the modications.

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4�3�11�- ABOUT MENU

The About Menu, Figure 84, shows Circutor's contact information.

Figure 84: About�� Menu�

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5�- DISPENSER UNIVERSAL

5.1.- INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT

5�1�1�- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS

In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it follow the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use the personal protective equipment necessary, and pay attention to the various warnings indicated in this instruction manual.

The unit must be installed by authorised and qualied staff.

The power supply must be disconnected before handling, altering the connections or replacing the unit. It is dangerous to handle the unit while it is powered.

Also, it is critical to keep the cables in perfect condition to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to installations.

The manufacturer of the unit is not responsible for any damage resulting from failure by the user or installer to heed the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this manual, nor for damage resulting from the use of products or accessories that did not come with the unit or that were made by other manufacturers.

If an anomaly or malfunction is detected in the unit, do not use the unit to take any measurements.

Inspect the work area before taking any measurements. Do not take measurements in dangerous areas or where there is a risk of explosion.

Disconnect the unit from the power supply (unit and measuring system power supply) before maintaining, repairing or handling the unit's connections. Please contact the after-sales service if you suspect that there is an operational fault in the unit.

5�1�2�- INSTALLATION

Terminals, opening roofs or removing elements can expose parts that are hazardous to the touch while the unit is powered. Do not use the unit until it is fully installed.

To access the unit terminals you need to remove the front cover at the bottom of the unit, the wire cover lid. The Dispenser has a sensor that detects the opening and closing of the wire cover lid. This detection is always performed, even when the Dispenser has no power supply.

The connection terminal screws are of the mixed type, allowing the use of PZ2 (Pozi drive no.

2) screwdrivers.

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5�1�3�- UNIT TERMINALS

5�1�3�1�- SINGLE-PHASE MODEL�

Table 28:List of terminals of the Dispenser Universal

Unit terminals

1: Phase input 21: A(+), RS-485 Communications port

3: General relay, phase output 22: B(-), RS-485 Communications port

4: Neutral input 23: Auxiliary relay, Potential-free terminal

6: General relay, neutral output 24: Auxiliary relay, Potential-free terminal

Figure 85: Terminals of the single-phase Dispenser Universal�

5�1�3�2�- THREE-PHASE MODEL�

Table 29:List of terminals of the three-phase Dispenser Universal�

Unit terminals

1: L1 Phase input 9: General relay, L3 Phase output

3: General relay, L1 Phase output 10: Neutral input

4: L2 Phase input 12: Neutral output

6: General relay, L2 Phase output 21: Auxiliary relay, Potential-free terminal

7: L3 Phase input 22: Auxiliary relay, Potential-free terminal

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Figure 86: Terminals of the three-phase Dispenser Universal�

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Table 30:List of terminals of the three-phase Dispenser Universal (RS-485 Communications)�

Unit terminals

RJ Connector DB9 Connector

1, 6: GND, RS-485 communications 5: GND, RS-485 communications

4: A(+), RS-485 communications port 6: TD(-), RS-485 communications port

5: B(-), RS-485 communications port 7: TD(+), RS-485 communications port

(12)

The DB9 connector is found on the lower front cover of the unit and it is connected to the RJ connector.

(12)

Figure 87: Terminals of the three-phase Dispenser Universal (RJ Communications connector)�

5�1�4�- CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

5�1�4�1�- SINGLE-PHASE MODEL�

Figure 88 shows that terminals 1 and 3 must be inserted into the phase line and terminals 4 and

6 into the neutral line.

23 24

1

3

4

6

L

CARGA / LOAD

N

Figure 88: Connection diagram of the single-phase Dispenser Universal�

Note: The diagram also shows the terminals of the auxiliary relay, 23 and 24.

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5�1�4�2�- THREE-PHASE MODEL�

21 22

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L1

L2

L3

N

1

3

Figure 89: Connection diagram of the three-phase Dispenser Universal�

4

6

7 9

10

12

Note: The diagram also shows the terminals of the auxiliary relay, 21 and 22.

5�1�5�- SEALS

The unit can be protected with the following seals:

 Sealable button, some functions can be enabled for this button, which can only be executed if the seal is removed, showing proof that the operation was carried out.

 Laboratory seal, the laboratory seal is found inside the unit, under the wire cover lid. This seal is attached when the metrological verication process is complete.

CARGA / LOAD

 Wire cover lid seal, this seal is attached during the installation of the unit. The pur- pose of this seal is to prevent any form of fraud from the user.

Sealable button

Laboratory seal

Wire cover lid seal

Figure 90:Distribution of seals in the unit�

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5.2.- OPERATION

5�2�1�- DISPLAY

The unit features an LCD display, which shows all information about the user's contract. The display is divided into 3 areas:

Code area

SAL

Ud00010000

L1

Units and indicators area

Figure 91:Display of the Dispenser Universal

 Code Area, shows the code that encodes the variable displayed in the data line.  Data Area, shows the value of the variable.  Units and indicators area. This area can show the following indicators:

Active quadrant indicator (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4). L1 + L2 + L3 +, Presence of voltage in L1, L2 or L3 and direction of the current. + Indicates the power absorbed by the grid.

- Indicates the power injected into the grid.

The absence of a sign indicates that there is no load.

C, Critical alarm activated N, Non-critical alarm activated. B, Battery alarm. General relay open.

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5�2�2�- LEDs

The unit features 2 LEDs:

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LED

Verication

Figure 92:Indications of the LEDs of the Dispenser Universal

LED Pilot

- Verication, with a constant of 1000 imp/kWh. The verication LED has two different functions:

 "No load" status signal”. The LED remains lit when the consumption of energy re- corded by the Dispenser is insufcient for its start-up.

 Verication of active energy. The verication LED is normally congured to gener- ate pulses in proportion to the active energy being consumed.

- Pilot: It indicates the different states of the micro-grid, as well as the different alarms, according to the type of contract.

A series of priorities are established to display the pilot LED, since different micro-grid or alarm states can be activated at the same time. The properties of the different states of the micro-grid and the alarms are shown in Table 31.

Table 31: Priorities and states of the micro-grid�

Priority Pilot LED Status

1 Steady red Open relay.

2 Fast ashing amber

3 Slow ashing amber

4 Slow ashing red Micro-grid in the energy restriction status

5 Steady green Signicant EDA reserve (overow)

6 Fast ashing green Excess power in the micro-grid.

7 Slow ashing green Micro-grid in the energy bonus status.

EDA units below the energy pre-warning value.

Contract validity period less than the pre-warning days.

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Table 31 (Cont�) : Priorities and states of the micro-grid�

Priority Pilot LED Status

8 Fast ashing red Limitation of power of the micro-grid.

9 Steady amber Energy units less than the energy pre-warning units.

5�2�3�- KEYS

The unit features two keys, one of them is sealable.

Keys

Figure 93:Keys of the Dispenser Universal

 Left key, used to browse the different display screens and to rearm the general relay.

 Right key, used to access the special functions menu.

5�2�4�- RELAYS

The Dispenser features two relays:

A general relay, terminals 3 and 6 shown in Table 28 and terminals 3, 6 and 9 shown in

Table 29�

An auxiliary relay, terminals 23 and 24 shown in Table 28 and terminals 21 and 22 shown in Table 29�

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5�2�4�1�- GENERAL RELAY

This is an omnipolar relay that can cut off the power supply from the subscriber, according to the operating mode of the Dispenser in the following cases:

- The contract is about to end.

- The energy or EDA units are used up.

- An overcurrent trip has occurred.

- The maximum available power has been exceeded.

The relay can be rearmed with two methods:

Manual, when the power supplies are cut off, they can be recovered by pressing the button, provided that there are energy units available.

In the event of a power cut caused by an overcurrent, disconnect a load and press the

button to restore the service �

If the maximum available power has been exceeded.

Automatic, if the EDA balance has been used up and the tank has been filled with the dripping option, the relay is rearmed automatically. (See 3�5�3�1�- EDA UNITS CONCEPT ). The unit will follow a reclosing sequence that varies according to the number of times the power supply has been cut off on that same day. To close the relay, the unit will wait until the EDA contracted by the user reaches 1%, 2%, 3% or 4%, depending on whether the power supply has been cut off on the same day for the first, second, third or fourth time, respectively.

Note: If the power supply is cut off more than four times during the same day, the relay

will not be rearmed automatically and the user will have to press the button to recover the power supply.

5�2�4�2�- AUXILIARY RELAY

The unit can activate an auxiliary relay that supplies secondary loads to fully take advantage of the bonus periods in the price of energy and excess power.

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5.3.- ACTIVATION OF A CONTRACT IN THE DISPENSER

Users of a micro-grid not connected to the electric supply must follow these steps to activate a contract in the Dispenser:

1�- Initially, the user must go to the contract processing centre, where a contract will be programmed in the user's card with an RFID card writer, according to the user's needs: type 1, type 2 ... All of this information is recorded in an RFID card that will now be owned by the user.

The contract is registered to the user and saved in the RFID card.

2�- After arriving home, the user must download all the information from the RFID card to the Dispenser. If the Dispenser has no active contract, the display will show the message shown in Figure 94.

Contr 00

L1

Figure 94:No contract has been activated in the Dispenser�

Move the RFID card close to the Dispenser until you hear a beeping sound and the “READ” message appears on the display, indicating that the contract has been correctly activated.

Figure 95:Card read by the Dispenser�

3�- After all data has been analysed, the Dispenser closes the general relay and activates the

power supply.

The screen will appear on the display, Table 32, indicating that the contract has been activated.

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Table 32: Types of contracts�

Contracts

Contr 01

L1

Type 1 Contract: Flat rate for power.

Contr 02

L1

Type 2 Contract: Purchase of energy units

Contr 03

L1

Type 3 Contract: Purchase of EDA units.

Contr 04

L1

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Type 4 Contract: EDA Flat rate.

NB: If the user attempts to activate the Dispenser with an incorrect card (with the serial number of a different Dispenser), the message shown in Figure 96 will be displayed.

no UAL

L1

Figure 96:Incorrect card�

A contract validity period has been programmed in the RFID card, days until expiry; the power supply will be cut off by the unit after this period. The contract can be updated in the processing centre before the end of its expiry date. The Dispenser can read the RFID card to download the new validity period.

An indenite validity time can be congured in some special installations (healthcare centres, public workshops, religious centres, etc.).

An alarm can also be programmed in the unit, indicating that the contract validity is about to expire. ( 4.3.8.4.- MODIFY A CARD)

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The display will show the days remaining before the expiry of the contract. (5.4.- DISPLAY

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5.4.- DISPLAY SCREENS

After the contract has been loaded in the Dispenser, the following screens can be viewed, as shown in Table 33

The unit will scroll the different screens every 7 seconds. You can also scroll the screens by

clicking on .

Table 33: Display screens�

Screens

Contr 03

L1

Type of active contract: 01, 02, 03 or 04. The relay will be opened if the balance is used up. “EXPIRED” will appear on the screen:

Contr Expired

L1

1120

L1

Current date and time

En

Imported energy, energy consumed by the user (kWh, with 2 decimal places)

En

Exported energy, energy generated by the user (kWh, with 2 decimal places)

000026.40

L1

000000.02

L1

PotEn

L1

Instantaneous power, energy currently being consumed (kW, with 2 decimal places).

23.12.14

00.00

kWh

kW

Frequency (Hz, with 1 decimal place)

Contract period, remaining validity period of the contract before it expires.

Type 2 and 3 contracts show the contract period calculated by the Dispenser according to the current consumption levels.

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L1

Fin

L1

50.0 H2

007 d1As

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Table 33 (Cont�) : Display screens�

Screens

This screen only displays Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4 contracts.

Un1dAd

L1

Units loaded in the unit and ready to be consumed

This screen only displays Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4 contracts.

EdA

L1

EDA available in the unit.

If the general relay is opened due to excess power consumption, the energy units are fully used up (Type 2 Contract) or the available EDA is fully used up (Type 3 and 4 Contracts), the screen shown in Figure 97 will be displayed.

su1tCHr

L1

Figure 97:EConect screen�

00010000

00000002

EConECt

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Type 1 contract menu

Information menu

Manufacturing information menu

PC

PL

PLPL

PL

Display screens

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5.5.- INFORMATION MENUS

Long press the button (more than 3 seconds) to open the information menu.

Contr 03

L1

L4

L6

L1

Cont.1

info

info FAb

Figure 98:Information menus

LP : Long press, more than 3 seconds

SP: Short press.

AtrAS

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

Long press the button when the screen shown in Figure 99 is displayed to open the general display screens.

L6

L1

Figure 99:Return screen�

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PL

Current values of type 1 contract

PC

PL

PLPL

PL

Type 1 contract menu

PC

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 1

PLPL

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 2

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 3

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 4

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 5

Values of type 1 contract of clossing process 6

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5�5�1�- TYPE 1 CONTRACT MENU

The information of type 1 contracts is shown in the Type 1 Contract menu.

L1

L11

L12

L13

L14

L1

ACtUAL

CiErrE 1

CiErrE 2

CiErrE 3

L1

Cont.1

L15

L1

L16

L17

CiErrE 4

CiErrE 5

L1

CiErrE 6

L1

Figure 100:Type 1 Contract Menus

LP : Long press, more than 3 seconds

SP: Short press.

AtrAS

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

Long press the button when the screen shown in Figure 99 is displayed to open the general display screens.

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5�5�1�1�- CURRENT VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT

L11

L1

Figure 101:Current values menu�

This menu shows the current values of type 1 contracts, Table 34.

Table 34: Current values of Type 1 Contracts�

1.18.1

L1

Absolute active energy of the tariff period.

1.18.0

L1

Total absolute active energy.

1.58.1

L1

Absolute reactive energy of the tariff period.

ACtUAL

Screens

000024.98

000000.00

kWh

kVArh

1.58.0

L1

Total absolute reactive energy.

1.16.1

Maximum values after the billing closure of the tariff period.

1.16.0

L1

Total maximum values.

Short press the button to browse the different screens. Long press the button to exit the current values menu.

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

000000.00

L1

000000.00

kVArh

kW

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1.18.1.01

1.18.0.01

1.58.1.01

1.58.0.01

1.16.1.01

1.16.0.01

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5�5�1�2�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 1

L12

L1

Figure 102:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contracts of Closing Process 1�

CiErrE 1

This menu shows the values of type 1 contracts after the last closing process, Table 35.

Table 35: Values of Type 1 Contracts of Closing Process 1�

Screens

000024.98

L1

kWh

Absolute active energy of the tariff period, from the start of the measurement to the last closing process.

000024.98

L1

kWh

Total absolute active energy from the start of the measurement to the last closing process.

L1

000000.00

kVArh

Absolute reactive energy of the tariff period, from the start of the measurement to the last closing process.

000000.00

L1

kVArh

Total absolute reactive energy from the start of the measurement to the last closing process.

000000.00

L1

kW

Maximum values of the last billing period.

000000.00

L1

kW

Total maximum values of the last billing period.

Short press the button to browse the different screens. Long press the button to exit the menu of the values of contract 1 of closing process 1.

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5�5�1�3�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 2

L13

L1

Figure 103:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contract of Closing Process 2�

This menu shows the values of type 1 contracts of the penultimate closing process. The information is displayed as that shown in Table 35; only the last digit of the code of the

screens changes to 2 (1.XX.X.02)

5�5�1�4�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 3

L14

L1

Figure 104:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contract of Closing Process 3�

This menu shows the values of type 1 contracts of the antepenultimate closing process. The information is displayed as that shown in Table 35; only the last digit of the code of the

screens changes to 3 (1.XX.X.03)

5�5�1�5�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 4

CiErrE 2

CiErrE 3

L15

L1

Figure 105:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contract of Closing Process 4�

This menu shows the values of the type 1 contract of closing process no. 4. The information is displayed as that shown in Table 35; only the last digit of the code of the

screens changes to 4 (1.XX.X.04)

5�5�1�6�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 5

L16

L1

Figure 106:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contract of Closing Process 5�

This menu shows the values of the type 1 contract of closing process no. 5. The information is displayed as that shown in Table 35; only the last digit of the code of the

screens changes to 5 (1.XX.X.05)

CiErrE 4

CiErrE 5

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5�5�1�6�- VALUES OF TYPE 1 CONTRACT OF CLOSING PROCESS 6

L17

L1

Figure 107:Menu of the Values of Type 1 Contract of Closing Process 6�

This menu shows the values of the type 1 contract of closing process no. 6. The information is displayed as that shown in Table 35; only the last digit of the code of the

screens changes to 6 (1.XX.X.06)

CiErrE 6

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PL

Operation indicators

PC

PL

PLPL

PL

Information menu

PC

Contracted power

PLPL

Transformation ratios

Values in progress

Instantaneous values

Comunications

Identiers

PC

PLPL

PC

PLPL

Daylicht savings time change

Circuit breaker

Quality

GAD

Reset

Dispenser Universal System

5�5�2�- INFORMATION MENU

The information menu shows the operation values of the meter.

L4

L40

L41

L1

L42

L43

L44

L45

L1

info

indiC

Pot Cont

rEl trAn

En Curso

InStAnt

CoMunicA

L46

L48

L49

L50

L51

L52

L1

idEnt

C HorA

E CortE

CALidAd

GAd

rEsEt

AtrAS

kWh

LP : Long press, more than 3 seconds

SP: Short press.

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

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1.12.38

1.11.38

L1

1.18.128

L1

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Long press the button when the screen shown in Figure 99 is displayed to open the general display screens.

5�5�2�1�- OPERATION INDICATORS

L40

L1

Figure 108:Operation Indicators Menu�

This menu displays the information of the operation indicators. It is used for checking all the basic aspects of the correct operation of the unit during installation or in subsequent on-site tests.

Table 36: Operation indicator menu screens�

1.13.38

L1

Active quadrant, indicates the direction of active or reactive energy or the quadrant. Range of values: 1, 2, 3, 4.

indiC

Screens

0

1

L1

Presence of voltage, indicates the presence of voltage in each phase. Range of values: 1, Voltage in L1. 2, Voltage in L2 3, Voltage in L3. Blank, no voltage

L1

Direction of current, indicates the direction of the current in each phase. Range of values ( L1, L2, L3): . 1, import 2, export. 0, no current.

1

L1

Active contract tariff, indicates the tariff that is currently active when the contract is read.

0

0.96.5.0

L1

Alarms, indicates the alarms that have been activated in the unit. Range of values: C, critical alarm. n, non-critical alarm b, battery alarm.

0.135.0

L1

00.50

n

kW

96

Adjusted power limit

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Table 36 (Cont�) : Operation indicator menu screens�

Screens

0.96.5.1

L1

Position of the general relay, indicates whether the general relay is connected or disconnected. Range of values: 0, relay disconnected. 1, relay connected.

0.96.5.2

L1

Adjusted power limit exceeded, indicates whether the adjusted power limit has been exceeded or not. Range of values: 0, the limit has not been exceeded. 1, the limit has been exceeded.

0.96.5.3

L1

Minimum or reduced power operation indicator, indicates whether the unit has reduced the power limit as a result of a demand management order.Range of val- ues: 0, the power limit has not been reduced. 1, the power limit has been reduced.

0

0.96.5.4

L1

Communications indicator, indicates whether the unit has been registered in the communications network or not. Range of values: 0, not registered. 1, registered.

0.0.9.1

L1

Local time of the meter, indicates the meter time, according to the time of its internal clock.

0.0.9.2

L1

Local date of the meter, indicates the meter date, according to the date of its internal clock.

Short press the button to browse the different screens. Long press the button to exit the operation indicators menu.

13.10

27.02.15

0

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

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5�5�2�2�- CONTRACTED POWER

L1

1.135.4

1.135.5

L1

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L41

L1

Figure 109:Contracted Power Menu�

Pot Cont

This menu displays the contracted power values.

Table 37: Screens of the Contracted Power Menu�

Screens

1.135.1

000005.00

L1

Imported contracted power of tariff period 1.

1.135.2

000005.00

L1

Imported contracted power of tariff period 2.

1.135.3

L1

000005.00

Imported contracted power of tariff period 3.

kW

000005.00

L1

Imported contracted power of tariff period 4.

000005.00

L1

Imported contracted power of tariff period 5.

1.135.6

Imported contracted power of tariff period 6.

34.21

Exported contracted power of tariff 1

34.22

L1

Exported contracted power of tariff 2

000005.00

L1

000005.00

L1

000005.00

kW

98

Short press the button to browse the different screens. Long press the button to exit the operation indicators menu. The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

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A

L1

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5�5�2�3�- TRANSFORMATION RATIOS

L42

L1

Figure 110:Transformation Ratios Menu�

rEl trAn

This menu displays the information of the transformation ratios.

Table 38: Screens of the Transformation Ratios Menu�

Screens

0.04.2

L1

0010.0

A

Current primary.

0.04.5

L1

010.0

A

Current secondary.

0.04.3

L1

00230.0

V

Voltage primary�

0.04.6

L1

230.0

V

Voltage secondary�

Short press the button to browse the different screens. Long press the button to exit the operation indicators menu.

The unit returns to the general display screens if no button is pressed for 60 seconds.

5�5�2�4�- VALUES IN PROGRESS

L43

L1

Figure 111:Values in Progress Menu�

En Curso

This menu displays power, maximum value, totaliser and power of the last integration period (15 minutes by default) information for the values in progress.

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L1

kWh

L1

kVArh

L1

kVArh

L1

kVArh

L1

kW

L1

kW

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Table 39: Screens of the Values in Progress Menu

Screens

0.18.0

000030.21

L1

kWh

Totaliser A+, shows the value of active energy received from the grid of the current totaliser.

0.28.0

L1

000000.02

kWh

Totaliser A-, shows the value of active energy received from the grid of the current totaliser.

0.58.0

000000.00

L1

kVArh

Totaliser R1, shows the value of reactive energy of quadrant 1 of the current totaliser.

0.68.0

000000.00

L1

kVArh

Totaliser R2, shows the value of reactive energy of quadrant 2 of the current totaliser.

0.78.0

000000.00

L1

kVArh

Totaliser R3, shows the value of reactive energy of quadrant 3 of the current totaliser.

0.88.0

000000.14

L1

kVArh

Totaliser R4, shows the value of reactive energy of quadrant 4 of the current totaliser.

0.14.0

000000.00

L1

kW

Power in progress, input� Shows the value of the mean input power being integrated during the current integration period.

0.24.0

000000.00

L1

kW

Power in progress, output� Shows the value of the mean output power being integrated during the current integration period.

100

0.15.0

000000.00

L1

kW

Power of the last period, input� Shows the value of the mean input power being integrated during the last integration period.

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CIRCUTOR DISPENSER User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DISCLAIMER

CONTENTS

REVISION LOG

1�- VERIFICATION UPON RECEPTION

3�1�1�- NORMAL MODE

3�1�2�- BONUS MODE

3�1�3�- RESTRICTION MODE

3�1�4�- EXAMPLE

3�3�1�- NORMAL MODE

3�3�2�- BONUS MODE

3�3�3�- RESTRICTION MODE

3�4�1�- FREQUENCY MODE

3�4�2�- SCHEDULE MODE

3�5�1�- TYPE 1 CONTRACT: FLAT RATE FOR POWER

3�5�2�- TYPE 2 CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ENERGY UNITS

3�5�3�- TYPE 3 CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF EDA UNITS

3�5�4� - TYPE 4 CONTRACT: EDA FLAT RATE

4�- DISPENSER-SOFT

4�2�1�- INSTALLATION OF THE MS SQLService DATABASE

4�2�2�- INSTALLATION OF DISPENSER-SOFT

4�2�3�- INSTALLATION OF THE LICENCE

4�2�4�- INSTALLATION OF THE RFID CARD READER/WRITER

4�3�1�- MAIN SCREEN

4�3�2�- MICRO-GRIDS MENU

4�3�3�- TARIFFS MENU

4�3�4�- DISPENSERS MENU

4�3�5�- SUBSCRIBER MENU

4�3�6�- USERS MENU

4�3�7�- REPORTS MENU

4�3�8�- CARDS MENU

4�3�9�- BACKUP MENU

4�3�10�- CONFIGURATION MENU

4�3�11�- ABOUT MENU

5�- DISPENSER UNIVERSAL

5�1�1�- PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS

5�1�2�- INSTALLATION

5�1�3�- UNIT TERMINALS

5�1�4�- CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

5�1�5�- SEALS

5�2�1�- DISPLAY

5�2�2�- LEDs

5�2�3�- KEYS

5�2�4�- RELAYS

5�5�1�- TYPE 1 CONTRACT MENU

5�5�2�- INFORMATION MENU