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⚫ Measures kWh, W, V, A etc.
⚫ Bi-directional measurement IMP & EXP
⚫ Pulse output
⚫ RS485 Modbus
⚫ Din rail mounting 35mm
⚫ DC shunt connection
⚫ Class 1
DCM230 DC Energy Meter
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User Manual V1.5
2019
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Introduction
Eastron DCM230 series DC energy meters are designed for measuring and monitoring in DC systems. The din rail DC
energy meters can measure of important DC parameters: Village,. current, power and energy etc. It also support bi-
directional measurement with pulse output. All data in the meter are accessible via RS485 using Modbus RTU. The
meter has two versions working with AC or DC power supply. Input voltage range up to 300, 600, 1000V DC, and
current inputs are flexible with DC shunt and current sensors. The multi-tariff version has a RTC equipped inside, it
can provides multi-tariff information and monthly records.
PART 1
Model list
Specification
General Specifications
Voltage DC Input 5~300V DC, 5~600V DC, 5~1000V DC
Auxiliary Supply 85~300V AC (DCM230-1)
or 9-60V DC (DCM230-2)
DC Shunt Input 75mV (default)
60mV, 45mV (optional)
Current Range 0~2000A
Power consumption ≤ 2W / 5VA
AC voltage withstand 4400V/ 1min
Impulse voltage withstand 6.4kV - 1.2/50µS waveform
Pulse output 1, 10, 100, 1000imp/kWh (default)
Pulse duration 60, 100 (default), 200mS
Pulse output indicate Total kWh/ import kWh/ export kWh
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Display LCD with backlit
Max. Reading 999999.9kWh
Weight 220g
Standard GB/T 33708-2017
Unit Characteristics
The Unit can measure and display:
⚫ voltage
⚫ Currents
⚫ Power
⚫ Active energy imported and exported
Pulse output indicates real-time energy measurement. An RS485 output allows remote monitoring from another
display or a computer.
Shunt Primary Current
The unit can be configured to operate with primary current and secondary input.
Primary current range: 0~2000A.
Second input: 75mV in default, 45mV, 60mV optional
RS485 Output for Modbus RTU
For Modbus RTU, the following RS485 communication parameters can be configured from the Set-up menu:
Baud rate 1200,2400, 4800, 9600,19200 bps
Parity none (default)/odd/even
Stop bits 1 or 2
RS485 network address nnn – 3-digit number, 001 to 247
Modbus™ Word order Hi/Lo byte order is set automatically to normal or reverse. It cannot be configured from
the set-up menu.
Set-up screens are provided for setting up the RS485 port.
Pulse output
The unit provides a pulse output. The constant can be configured to below:
1000 imp/kwh
100 imp/kWh
10 imp/kWh
1 imp/kWh
Pulse width: 200/100(default)/60 ms.
Note: the relationship between pulse constant and CT1
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*when the CT setting on meter is 2000A, the default pulse constant is 10 imp/kWh and it can be set to 10 imp/kWh
or 1 imp/kWh.
*Over-current alarm: Alarm will happened when the current is over the CT1 value set on the meter. The Alarm LED
will stay solid and the corresponding register value will be changed. The user can read this register through
communication to determine whether an overcurrent alarm has occurred.
The pulse outputs can be set to generate pulses to represent Import kWh/ Export kWh/ total kWh.
The pulse output is passive type, complies with IEC62053-31 Class A.
Environment
Operating temperature -25℃ to +70℃
Reference temperature 23℃±2℃
Relative humidity 0 to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude up to 2000m
Installation category CAT II
Mechanical Environment M1
Electromagnetic environment E2
Degree of pollution 2
Mechanics
Din rail dimensions 36x99x63 (WxHxD) DIN 43880
Mounting DIN rail 35mm
Sealing IP51 (indoor)
Material Self-extinguishing UL94V-0
PART 2
Initialization Display
When it is powered on, the meter will initialize and do self-checking.
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Operation
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Software Version (stay 2s)
Current Modbus address
(stay 2s)
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Current baud rate (stay 2s)
Total active energy(kWh)
Total=Import+ Export
Max read: 999999.9 kWh
>Scroll the display for data checking.
>Changing option at Set-up mode
>Exit the Set-up mode
>Set-up mode entry
>Confirmation
Buttons function
There are two buttons on the front panel.
After initialization and self-checking program, the meter displays the measured values. The default page is total
kWh. If the user wants to check other information, please press the scroll button on the front panel.
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Total active energy(kWh)
Total=Import+ Export
Display format:
5+2 -> 6+1 -> 5+2
99999.99 -> 100000.0 ->
999999.9 -> 00000.00
Partial resettable active
energy
Display format:
5+2 -> 6+1 -> 5+2
99999.99 -> 100000.0 ->
999999.9 -> 00000.00
T1~T4: total kWh
*Multi-tariff version only
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Power
Display format:
<1000 W: XXX W
<1000kW: XXX.XXX kW
For other value: XXXX.XX kW
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Date
*Multi-tariff version only
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Time
*Multi-tariff version only
To get into Set-up mode, it asks a password
confirmation. Default password: 1000
Use and to enter correct password.
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the Modbus
address. Options: 1~247
Keep press for 3s to confirm the selection.
Set-up Mode
To get into Set-up Mode, the user need press the “Enter” button for 3 second.
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Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the Baud rate.
Options: 1.2k, 2.4k,4.8k,9.6k ( default ),19.2k
Keep press for 3s to confirm the selection.
4
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the Parity.
Options: EVEN,ODD,NONE ( default )
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the type of
Pulse Output.
Options: total kWh, IMP kWh, EXP kWh
6
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the pulse
constant.
Options: 1000, 100, 10, 1 imp/kWh
*Default pulse constant is related to the CT1 setting
7
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the pulse
width.
Options: 60, 100, 200, unit: ms
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Use to select the CT1 option. Keep pressing
for 3 second, the current selection will flash, use
and to enter the Primary current. The range
is from 0001 to 2000. For example, if using a 100A/75mV
current transformer, the CT1 shall be 0100.
Keep press for 3s to confirm the selection.
Deafult : 1A
Keep pressing for 3 second, the current selection
will flash, use and to change the
DIT(Demand Integration Time).
Options: 0,5,8,10,15,20,30,60( default)
10
Use to select the scroll display time option. Keep
pressing for 3 second, the current selection will
flash, use and to enter the options:
0~60s.
Default: 0 s, represent do not scroll display
11
Use to select the backlit time option. Keep
pressing for 3 second, the current selection will
flash, use and to enter the options:
0,5,10,20,30,60 minutes. 0 means the light is always
on.
Default: 60 minutes
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Use to select the Password option. Keep pressing
for 3 second, the current selection will flash, use
and to enter the new password. The
range is from 0001 to 9999.
Default: 1000
Use to select the shunt connection option. Keep
pressing for 3 second, the current selection will
flash, use to choose the connection way.
Option: N, P
N: Negative type (default)
P: Positive type
14
Use to select the date interface, Keep pressing
for 3 second.
*Multi-tariff version only
14-1
the current selection will flash, use and
to set the correct date information.
*Multi-tariff version only
15
Use to select the time interface, Keep pressing
for 3 second.
*Multi-tariff version only
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the current selection will flash, use and
to set the correct time information
*Multi-tariff version only
16 Tariff information ( for view only and cannot be set)
*Multi-tariff version only
T1 means tariff number
Range from T1-T4
T0 means invalid rate number.
01 means serial number.
Range: 01-08
18:00 mean the starting time of current tariff number.
Keep pressing button to exit the set-up mold.
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Wiring diagram
Dimensions
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DCM230 Input Register
Parameter
Modbus
Protocol Start
Address Hex
Total system power demand
Maximum total system power demand
Total active Energy Rate 1
Total active Energy Rate 2
Total active Energy Rate 3
Total active Energy Rate 4
Import active Energy Rate 1
Import active Energy Rate 2
Import active Energy Rate3
Import active Energy Rate 4
Export active Energy Rate 1
Export active Energy Rate 2
Export active Energy Rate 3
Export active Energy Rate 4
Total Last 1 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
PART 3 Modbus Protocol
Input registers are used to indicate the present values of the measured and calculated electrical quantities.
Each parameter is held in two consecutive16 bit register. The following table details the 3X register address,
and the values of the address bytes within the message. A (*) in the column indicates that the parameter
is valid for the particular wiring system. Any parameter with a cross(X) will return the value zero. Each
parameter is held in the 3X registers. Modbus Protocol function code 04 is used to access all parameters.
For example, to request: Amps 1 Start address=0006
No. of registers =0002
Amps 2 Start address=0008
No. of registers=0002
Each request for data must be restricted to 40 parameters or less. Exceeding the 40 parameter limit will cause
a Modbus Protocol exception code to be returned.
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Total Last 2 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 3 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last4 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 5 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 6 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 7 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 8 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 9month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 10 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 11 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 12 month active Energy
(Total、Rate1、Rate2、Rate3、Rate4)
Total Last 1 day active Energy
Total Last 2 days active Energy
Total Last 3 days active Energy
Total Last 4 days active Energy
Total Last 5 days active Energy
Total Last 6 days active Energy
Total Last 7 days active Energy
Total Last 8 days active Energy
Total Last 9 days active Energy
Total Last 10 days active Energy
Total Last 11 days active Energy
Total Last 12 days active Energy
Total Last 13 days active Energy
Total Last 14 days active Energy
Total Last 15 days active Energy
Total Last 16 days active Energy
Total Last 17 days active Energy
Total Last 18 days active Energy
Total Last 19 days active Energy
Total Last 20 days active Energy
Total Last 21 days active Energy
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Total Last 22 days active Energy
Total Last 23 days active Energy
Total Last 24 days active Energy
Total Last 25 days active Energy
Total Last 26 days active Energy
Total Last 27 days active Energy
Total Last 28 days active Energy
Total Last 29 days active Energy
Total Last 30 days active Energy
Current resettable total active energy
Total system power demand
Maximum total system power demand
Current resettable total active energy
Current overload alarm
00 00 means no alarm
00 01 means Current overload alarm
Note:
(1): The method of power demand calculation is: Import- Export. When the import and export powers appear in the demand period,
the import power subtract the export power during data processing.
(2) The red marked are commonly used registers which allow users to read continuously at one time.
(3) The green marked registers are used for Multi-tariff version only
Holding registers are used to store and display instrument configuration settings. All holding registers not listed in the
table below should be considered as reserved for manufacturer use and no attempt should be made to modify their
values.
The holding register parameters may be viewed or changed using the Modbus Protocol. Each parameter is held in two
consecutive 4X registers. Modbus Protocol Function Code 03 is used to read the parameter and Function Code 10 is
used to write. Write to only one parameter per message.
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Modbus
Protocol
Start Address Hex
Write demand period: 0~60 minutes, default 60.
Setting the period to 0 will cause the demand to
show the current parameter value, and demand
max to show the maximum parameter value
since last demand reset.
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
Default 1, min.
Range :1 ~ (Demand Period -1).
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
Write pulse1 on period in
Milliseconds: 60, 100 or 200, default 100.
Length : 4 byte
Data Format: float
Write the network port parity/stop bits for
MODBUS Protocol, where:
0 = 1 stop bit and none parity, default.
1 = 1 stop bit and even parity.
2 = 1 stop bit and odd parity.
3 = 2 stop bit and none parity. Requires a restart
to become effective.
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
Write the Modbus address
Address: 1 to 247 for MODBUS Protocol, default
1. Requires a restart to become effective.
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
Options:
0 means 1000 imp/kWh
1 means 100 imp/kWh
2 means 10 imp/kWh
3 means 1 imp/kWh
Length : 4 byte
Data Format: float
Write password for access to protected
registers.
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
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Options:
0 means 2400 bps
1 means 4800 bps
2 means 9600 bps
3 means 19200 bps
5 means 1200 bps
Default:2
Length : 4 byte
Data Format: float
Range: 0~60s.
0 means no scroll
Default:0
Length : 4 byte
Data Format : Float
Options:0~120 munites
0 means the backlit always on
Default:60
Length : 4byte
Data Format : Float
Options:
1 means Import active energy
2 means total active energy
4 means Export active energy
Default:2
Length : 4 byte
Data Format: float
Connection
method of
shunt
Setting on shunt connection.
Option:
00 4E means Negative type (default)
00 50 means Positive type
Length: 2 byte
Data Format: Hex
00 00:Reset Maximum Demand
00 03:Reset Partial Energy
Length : 2 byte
Data Format:Hex
Options:
00 01:Total=Import
00 02:Total=Import+Export
00 03:Total=Export
Length : 2 byte
Data Format: Hex
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Second- minute- hour-week-date-month-
year-20
Length: 8 byte
Data Format: BCD
Date definition:
Tariff number-minute- hour
Tariff setting range: 01,02,03,04; 00 means
invalid tariff rate
Minute setting range: 00-59
Hour setting range: 00-23
Length: 24 byte
Data Format: BCD
Serial number
Length: 4 byte
Data Format: unsigned int32
Note: Only read
* The green marked registers are used for Multi-tariff version only
PART 4 Shunt
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