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Power Measurement ION 8300, ION 8500, ION 8400 User Manual

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This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within and outside the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if proper precautions are not followed.
Caution
This symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may cause minor or moderate injury to persons, damage to property or damage to the device itself, if proper precautions are not followed.
Note
This symbol directs the user’s attention to important installation, operating and maintenance instructions.
Installation Considerations
Installation and maintenance of the ION 8000 series meter should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have appropriate training and experience with high voltage and current devices. The meter must be installed in accordance with all Local and National Electrical Codes.
DANGER
Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death.
During normal operation of the ION 8000 series meter, hazardous voltages are
present on its terminal strips, and throughout the connected potential transformer (PT), current transformer (CT), digital (status) input, control power and external I/O circuits. PT and CT secondary circuits are capable of generating lethal voltages and currents with their primary circuit energized. Follow standard safety precautions while performing any installation or service work (i.e. removing PT fuses, shorting CT secondaries, etc.).
The terminal strips on the meter base should not be user-accessible after
installation.
Do not use digital output devices for primary protection functions. These
include applications where the devices perform energy limiting functions or provide protection of people from injury. Do not use the ION 8000 series in situations where failure of the devices can cause injury or death, or cause sufficient energy to be released that can start a fire. The meter can be used for secondary protection functions.
Do not HIPOT/Dielectric test the digital (status) inputs, digital outputs, or
communications terminals. Refer to the label on the ION 8000 series meter for the maximum voltage level the device can withstand.
CAUTION
Observe the following instructions, or permanent damage to the meter may occur.
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Limitation of Liability

Power Measurement Ltd. (“Power Measurement”) reserves the right to make changes in the device or its specifications identified in this document without notice. Power Measurement advises customers to obtain the latest version of the device specifications before placing orders to verify that the information being relied upon by the customer is current.
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These limited Warranties shall not apply to any product that has been subject to alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to exactly follow Power Measurement's instructions for operation and maintenance. Any technical assistance provided by Power Measurement's personnel or representatives in system design shall be deemed to be a proposal and not a recommendation. The responsibility for determining the feasibility of such proposals rests with the original purchaser and should be tested by the original purchaser. It is the original purchaser’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product and associated documentation for its purposes. The original purchaser acknowledges that 100% "up" time is not realizable because of possible hardware or software defects. The original purchaser recognizes that such defects and failures may cause inaccuracies or malfunctions. Only the terms expressed in these limited Warranties shall apply and no distributor, corporation or other entity, individual or employee of Power Measurement or any other entity is authorized to amend, modify or extend the Warranties in any way.
The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, however, Power Measurement assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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ION 8000 Series User Guide
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 Front Panel ................................................................. 17
Chapter 3 Templates and Firmware ............................................. 39
Chapter 4 Basic Setup ................................................................. 45
Chapter 5 Security ...................................................................... 49
Chapter 6 Communications ......................................................... 71
Chapter 7 Third Party Protocols ................................................... 95
Chapter 8 Time ......................................................................... 111
Chapter 9 Demand ................................................................... 115
Chapter 10 Inputs / Outputs ....................................................... 123
Chapter 11 Energy Pulsing .......................................................... 133
Chapter 12 Logging .................................................................... 139
Chapter 13 Revenue ................................................................... 147
Chapter 14 Power Quality .......................................................... 157
Chapter 15 Displays ................................................................... 161
Chapter 16 TEST Mode ............................................................... 173
Chapter 17 Resets ...................................................................... 181
Chapter 18 Alerting .................................................................... 187
Chapter 19 Setpoints .................................................................. 193
Chapter 20 Power Availability .................................................... 197
Chapter 21 Reports .................................................................... 205
Chapter 22 Theory of Operation ................................................. 209
Chapter 23 Verifying Accuracy ................................................... 217

1Introduction

ION 8300™, ION 8400™ and ION 8500™ meters provide revenue-accurate, true RMS measurements of voltage, current, power and energy, and are complemented by extensive I/O capabilities, comprehensive logging, and advanced power quality measurement and compliance verification functions. The meters come with an extensive selection of pre-configured data screens and measurements, so you can use the meters “out of the box” or customize them to fit your unique requirements.
ION 8000 series meters give you the tools to manage complex energy supply contracts that include commitments to power quality. You can also integrate the meters with ION® software or other energy management, SCADA, automation and billing systems, via Internet communications and multiple industry-standard communication channels and protocols including MV90.
In this chapter
ION 8000 Series Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ION Meter in Enterprise Energy Management Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Data Display and Analysis Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Front Panel ......................................................................................................11
WebMeter® Internal Web Server Feature ......................................................... 11
MeterM@il® Internal Email Server Feature .......................................................11
XML Compatibility ............................................................................................... 11
ION Enterprise™ Software .................................................................................. 11
ION Setup™ Software ..........................................................................................12
MV90 .......................................................................................................................12
Communications Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Digital and Analog I/O Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Onboard I/O ...........................................................................................................12
Expanded I/O .........................................................................................................13
The Meter is Factory-Configured and Ready to Operate ................................13
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ION 8000 Series Meters

ION 8300, ION 8400 and ION 8500 meters are suited to a wide range of applications. The meters can be used as stand-alone devices, but their extensive capabilities are fully realized when used as part of an enterprise energy management (EEM) system.
Whether your company is an energy supplier, service provider or consumer, an EEM system gives you the real-time information and control needed to take control of energy cost, quality and reliability across your entire enterprise. It gives you an integrated solution to managing new billing structures, distributed generation, energy purchasing, energy cost control, and operational efficiency while maximizing uptime. Systems can span widely dispersed geographic locations and multiple points within each site. A single, shared system delivers a broad range of functionality that can satisfy the needs of many different groups within your enterprise.
ION® technology uniquely delivers the benefits of enterprise energy management through an efficient, economical, and scalable architecture using web-enabled software and intelligent metering and control devices. ION systems place intelligence everywhere it’s needed, delivering information and control to everyone that needs it, wherever they are. This gives all parties the necessary information to make the best energy decisions, and the control to act on them. A single, shared system delivers a broad range of functionality that can satisfy the needs of many different groups within an enterprise, while integrating seamlessly with existing systems.
ION Enterprise™ is a powerful web-ready software suite that can process, analyze, store, and share information from across your entire organization. Its compatibility and flexibility means you can introduce individual components, at a pace you decide, while maintaining your original investments. You can access information and alarms from any workstation, pager, PDA, or cell phone locally or around the world, in the format you require. You can also perform coordinated load and equipment control functions, either manually or automatically. ION software collects data automatically from ION meters and third-party devices, so you can manage a single site or a global network of devices. ION software and hardware products reduce cost of installation and ownership by leverage existing corporate networks and popular networking technologies, including serial, wireless, modem, Ethernet and Internet links.
A wide selection of ION intelligent metering and control devices are available, with choices to meet the specific needs of various key points within an enterprise. Devices offer a range of high accuracy metering, power quality and reliability analysis, data and event logging, alarming, control and communications.
This manual discusses ION 8000 series meter default functionality, as well as features and applications. Throughout the manual, the term “meter” refers to all three meter models. All differences between the models, such as a feature specific to one model, are indicated with the appropriate model number.
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These meters can be used effectively in numerous energy supply-side (utility) and demand-side applications. Some common meter applications are:
Revenue metering
Substation automation
Power quality monitoring (with Flicker)
Commercial/industrial operations metering
Demand and power factor control
SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition)
Distributed generation (generator) monitoring and control
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ION Meter in Enterprise Energy Management Systems

Applications that include the meter typically require additional equipment. Display and analysis software tools are almost always used to manage, interpret and distribute the data measured or logged by a meter. There are usually a variety of tools used, and often these tools are connected using different communications standards and protocols. In many cases, a meter must also provide control capabilities and device-level data sharing.
The meter can adapt to many situations. Advanced communications allow data to be shared simultaneously across multiple networks, built-in I/O provides monitoring and control capabilities, and a variety of display and analysis tools can be used to monitor your power system.

Data Display and Analysis Tools

Not only does the meter’s front panel allow meter configuration and data display, but the meter also integrates seamlessly with display and analysis software available from Power Measurement. ION Enterprise software is the network and device configuration software that also lets you analyze and monitor your system and produce reports for any department in an organization. Furthermore, you can use data acquired by the meter in a variety of third-party systems. ION software is designed to make use of all the available advanced capabilities.
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The Front Panel
Local monitoring and standalone applications are facilitated by the meter’s front panel interface. The front panel combines real-time display features with limited device configuration functions. The front panel is often used in combination with an ION software system, providing an interface for field personnel.
WebMeter® Internal Web Server Feature
An on-board Web server combined with an Ethernet port provides quick and easy access to real-time energy and basic power quality information without special software: this is WebMeter functionality. The built-in web pages display a range of energy and basic power quality information through the web-enabled device; these pages even support basic meter configuration tasks.
MeterM@il® Internal Email Server Feature
Configure the meter to automatically email high-priority alarm notifications or scheduled system-status update messages to anyone, anywhere within the facility or around the world. Specify the type of event that triggers an email alert, such as power quality disturbances or logged data at any pre-determined interval, and have your ION software administrator program the meter to respond with a MeterM@il message when these events occur. MeterM@il messages can be received like any email message over a workstation, cell phone, pager, or PDA.
XML Compatibility
The meters can exchange information using industry-standard XML format. This simple machine-readable format supports easy integration with custom reporting, spreadsheet, database, and other applications.
ION Enterprise™ Software
The complete ION Enterprise software package enables the meter to be part of a fully networked information system with other meters and local and wide-area computer networks. ION Enterprise is recommended for all power monitoring systems where advanced analysis and control capabilities are required.
ION Enterprise provides tools for managing your power monitoring network, logging data, analyzing real-time and logged data, generating power system reports, and creating custom functionality at the meter level.
ION Enterprise also offers two ways to remotely view information through a web browser: the WebReach™ component of ION Enterprise, and Microsoft Terminal Services.
WebReach only requires an URL to display a meter’s real-time data and select
views of historical and waveform data from a web browser; there is no client machine configuration. WebReach is a data display application; there is no control functionality available through it.
Microsoft Terminal Services enable full ION Enterprise functionality, including
control features. Some client machine configuration is required.
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Communications Methods ION 8000 Series User Guide
ION Setup™ Software
ION Setup is a meter configuration tool designed specifically to configure and test meters. ION Setup offers an intuitive graphical interface for performing basic meter setup, installing templates into meters, viewing real-time and reset accumulated values, verifying meter calibration and measurements, and setting up advanced security.
MV90
MV90 software (by Utility Translation Systems) is a multi-vendor translation system that can collect and analyze data from a variety of different brands of meters. One of the unique features of MV90 is its ability to log some information coming from several different brands of meters, each with unique database formats. MV90 manipulates this data without extensive knowledge of the device of origin. This is done by using TIM modules; each TIM module acts as a protocol translator specific to a device type, and it will convert some pre-defined data from a meter to the MV90 database format. The TIM module used for ION meters is called TIM_ION.

Communications Methods

The meter can be integrated into various industry-standard networks. Data that is measured by the meter can be made available to other devices using the Modbus Master, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and DNP 3.00 protocols, as well the MV-90 translation system. You can also configure the meter to import data from devices on these networks. With these advanced communications functions, the meter operates in most existing power monitoring systems. Any data display and analysis software that works with Modbus RTU or DNP 3.00 devices will also function with the meter.
The standard meter includes a selectable RS-232/RS-485 port (the factory default is RS-232), a high-speed RS-485 port, and an IrDA optical port for communications in the field. Order options include a 10Base-T Ethernet port or 10Base-FL fiber­optic port, and a 33.6 kbps internal modem (both FCC and CTR-21 compliant). Depending on the hardware options purchased, up to four separate ports can communicate simultaneously.

Digital and Analog I/O Options

The meter has digital inputs and outputs for a variety of applications. Additionally, a LED on the front panel is configured for energy pulsing. An optional I/O Expander product option is also available for digital and analog communication. There is separate I/O Expander documentation that accompanies this option.
Onboard I/O
The meter contains four Form C digital outputs and three Form A digital inputs. They can be used for monitoring breaker trips or send KYZ pulsing information to third-party system equipment.
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Expanded I/O
The I/O Expander option extends the meter’s I/O capabilities. The digital I/O Expander model provides four Form A digital outputs, four Form C digital outputs, and eight Form A digital inputs. The analog I/O Expander model replaces the four form A digital outputs with analog outputs.
The Meter is Factory-Configured and Ready to Operate
Even though the meter is fully customizable, it is shipped from the factory with many pre-configured functions. Once you have performed the installation and basic setup, all of the basic measurements, energy calculations and recording functions are ready to operate right out of the box. You may find that the factory configuration aptly serves your purposes, allowing you to forego additional configuration.
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Using this Guide ION 8000 Series User Guide

Using this Guide

This User’s Guide is directed at three types of user: the typical user or operator, the system administrator, and the advanced user. You might not fit into any of these groups directly, or perhaps you are both an operator and an administrator. These classifications are intended to make this guide easier to navigate with respect to which information is appropriate to your needs.
Typical User or Operator
Most users simply want to display the data provided by the factory-configured meter. These users want fast access to data through the front panel, ION software, or a third-party protocol such as Modbus or DNP.
System Administrator or Manager
Some users need to make minor adjustments so that their meters “fit” their power systems: data recording intervals, demand sub-intervals and other parameters may need to be set before the meter’s setup is complete. These users will use the front panel, or ION software to change settings in the device’s operating software. (ION Enterprise is highly recommended.)
Advanced User or Systems Integrator
Advanced users may want to make use of the flexibility and power provided by the device’s operating software. These users will need to become familiar with the ION architecture, and the ION software tools used to customize the device’s operation.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to warn you about the risk of injury, damage to the equipment, inconvenience if the proper procedure is not followed, or additional information you may want to consider.
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to things that may cause loss of data, damage to your computer or your device.
DANGER
This symbol alerts you to things that may cause serious injury to a person. Only qualified, properly trained personnel should perform these procedures.
NOTE
A note provides you with additional information that you might want to consider.
TIP
This symbol draws your attention to information that will help you perform a task more quickly or easily.
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Terminology
Clear: Place the mouse cursor over the check box for the specified
option, then click the mouse button so that the check mark is removed from the check box.
Click: Place the mouse cursor over the specified option or button,
then press and release the mouse button.
Double-click: Place the mouse cursor over the specified option or button,
then press and release the mouse button twice.
Drag: Hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse cursor
to the appropriate location, then release the button.
Enter: Type the information, then press the ENTER or RETURN key.
Point: Position the mouse pointer over a submenu or menu
command. For example, point to the File menu.
Press: Press the specified key or key combination on your keyboard,
for example, press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
Select: Place the mouse pointer over the check box for the specified
option, then click the mouse button so that an X or check mark appears in the check box.
Or:
Place the mouse pointer over the specified box or button, then click the mouse button.
Type: Type the information. Do not press the Enter or Return key.
PDF Documents
This manual is also provided in PDF (Portable Document Format) at our website: www.pwrm.com.
Use Acrobat printing the manual, please print the entire manual, including the copyright and disclaimer statements.
The PDF files for all Power Measurement products are available from the Power Measurement web site. Each Power Measurement device has installation information and a user's guide to teach you about the features of your device.
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Reader® to view and print the PDF version of the manual. When
ION meters are programmed using ION modules that are linked to create unlimited custom functionality. Your meter has many pre-configured modules that provide most functionality that you need. If you want to extend or customize the functionality of your meter consult the online ION Reference for general information and ION module descriptions. For information on configuring features search the technical notes.
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Getting More Information ION 8000 Series User Guide

Getting More Information

Additional information is available from Power Measurement. Check our web site at www.pwrm.com, contact your local Power Measurement representative, or contact Power Measurement directly (contact information is provided on the first page of this document). Documents that are related to the installation, operation and application of the meter are as follows:
Installation Guide
This brief guide is shipped with each meter. It details the mounting, wiring and basic setup of the device.
Online ION Setup Help
This online reference has in-depth information on installation, setup and security of ION Setup. It also contains detailed descriptions of ION meter configurations using the Setup Assistant.
ION Reference
This online reference contains detailed descriptions of all modules in an ION meter.
ION Enterprise Getting Started Guide
This guide explains the installation and configuration of the ION Enterprise software suite.
Online ION Enterprise Help
Each ION Enterprise software component has an in-depth online help system.
Technical Notes
Technical notes are available from our website. These documents are regularly updated with new and revised content and features.
Application Notes
Online application notes offer detailed, high-level descriptions of real-world situations, where Power Measurement’s ION devices and ION software provide beneficial solutions.
Before You Can Use this Guide
By the time you are ready to use this guide, your meter should be installed, basic setup should have been performed, and communications/basic operation should have been verified. If the unit is not yet installed and operational, refer to the Installation Guide that shipped with the meter.
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2 Front Panel

The front panel of the ION 8000 series provides a user-friendly interface from which you can view system data or configure meter settings. A scrollable display and three distinct modes (NORM, ALT and TEST) provide easy access to a full range of functions through a simple three-button keypad.
This chapter describes the front panel and explains how to use it to display data, perform tests, and set up basic configuration options.
In this chapter
Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Display Screen Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Basic Setup Menu ..................................................................................................30
Demand Setup Menu ............................................................................................ 31
COM Ports Setup Menu ....................................................................................... 31
Network Setup Menu ........................................................................................... 33
Format Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 35
Display Setup Menu ..............................................................................................35
Security Menu ........................................................................................................36
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Front Panel Features

The front panel of the ION 8000 series includes a liquid crystal display with detailed graphics and text, Up and Down arrow buttons to aid in screen navigation and basic setup procedures, as well LED pulsers to aid in testing the meter. This section outlines the features available on the front panel of the meter.
Status bar
Optical port
Navigation buttons
Watt LED
ALT/Enter button
VAR LED
Main display
Meter label
Demand reset switch
The meter’s display can show numeric data screens, event logs, phasor diagrams, bar graphs and harmonics histograms. As the graphic above illustrates, the display screen is divided into two sections: the main display area and the status bar.
The main display area presents meter data and status information; the status bar provides time, date, phase, quadrant, and mode information. During normal operation, the main display area automatically cycles through a series of several displays. If you prefer, you can use the Up or Down arrow buttons to step manually through these displays. By default, the automatic scrolling will resume 60 seconds after you have pressed a button.
TIP
To adjust the contrast, hold down the Up and Down arrow buttons simultaneously. When the contrast reaches the desired level, release the buttons.
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LED pulsers
Two LED pulsers located near the top of the front panel represent WATT - to the left - and VAR - to the right.
These LEDs are preconfigured for energy pulsing. The adjacent smaller infrared outputs are connected to the LEDs and pulse at the same rate. Pulse rates can be adjusted by re-configuring the Calibration Pulser module; for a detailed description of LED pulsers operation, refer to “Energy Pulsing with LEDs” on page 137).
Demand reset switch
Located on the front of the meter's external cover assembly, the Demand Reset switch resets the peak demand values logged in the meter. This switch can be activated with the cover on or off. When the ION 8000 series meter is in TEST mode, the Demand Reset switch resets the test demand parameters.
In most applications, the Demand Reset switch is sealed with an anti-tamper mechanism; a through-hole in the switch can accommodate either an external seal or a locking mechanism. See “Anti-Tamper Sealing Methods” on page 70 for a discussion of Anti-Tamper sealing.
The ION setup register labeled Demand Lockout Time sets the minimum time allowed between consecutive demand resets; the meter ignores any attempts to reset the demand outside the bounds of the register. The default value for the Demand Lockout time is 25 days. For details on the Demand Lockout Time setup register, refer to “Demand and Peak Demand Module Overview” on page 119.
Navigation buttons
The navigation buttons are the Up and Down arrow buttons and the round Alt/Enter button. Pressing the Up or Down arrow buttons to manually scroll back or forth through the available displays temporarily halts the display screen’s automatic scrolling function. Pressing Alt/Enter toggles between NORM and ALT display modes. The automatic scrolling function restarts 60 seconds after a button was last pressed.
Hold the Alt/Enter button for approximately three seconds to display the Setup menu. You can then use the navigation buttons to view the device's configuration or edit communication settings. See “Setup Menus” on page 30 for further instruction on modifying the device's configuration using the front panel buttons.
Optical port
An optical port facilitates infrared communication with the device. For details on how to configure and use this port, see “Configuring the Optical Port” on page 81.
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Master Reset button
WATT
MASTER
RESET
TEST MODE
VAR
You must remove the meter cover and its label to access the Master Reset button; it is a pin-hole located in the lower left of the faceplate (it is labeled “Energy Reset” on some meters). This button is recessed to prevent accidental activation. For instructions on removing the meter cover, see “Performing a Master Reset from the front panel” on page 182.
Use the Master Reset button to delete most accumulated values and all derived revenue measurements from the meter.
To use the Master Reset button:
1. Remove the cover assembly.
2. Using a pin or similar instrument, press and hold the Master Reset button until
the “Master Reset in Progress” message is displayed on the front panel.
CAUTION
After initiating a Master Reset, wait until the “Master Reset Completed” message appears on the front panel (or about two minutes, depending on your firmware). This allows the meter to completely reset parameters. This is especially important if you are powering down the meter after a Master Reset.
Hardware-Locked Meters and Master Reset
Master reset is not accessible via software in a hardware-locked ION 8000 series meter, whether the meter is in TEST, ALT or NORM mode. To perform a master reset on a hardware-locked meter, you must remove the front cover and press the master reset button.
With a meter that is not hardware-locked, you can perform a Master Reset via software. It does not have to be in TEST mode.
Parameters affected by a Master Reset
The Master Reset button resets many of the device's measurements and logs. The mode that the meter is in (NORM mode or TEST mode - see “Modes of Operation” on page 25) defines the values that will be reset.
NORM or ALT mode
In NORM or ALT mode, the following parameters are reset to zero:
Energy and Demand
Peak Demand
Loss Calculation
Power Quality disturbance counters
Time of Use
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ENERGY
The following are cleared:
Event Log
All Data Recorders
All Waveform Recorders
TEST mode
All TEST mode Energy and Demand measurements are set to zero.
TEST mode button
WATT
ENERGY RESET
TEST MODE
VAR
The TEST mode button is located under the meter's external cover assembly; it places the meter into TEST mode. While in TEST mode, the meter ceases accumulation of billable quantities; energy and demand measurements are accumulated in TEST mode registers.
Refer to “TEST mode” on page 26 for more details on this mode of operation.
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Display Screen Types

The front panel displays measurements, configured settings and configuration data in a variety of forms. The types of display screens are described below. For information on customizing the display on your meter, see “Configuring Front Panel Displays” on page 163.
The status bar
The status bar runs along the bottom of the front panel display and contains information about the following settings:
Date and time (in 24 hour format).
Voltage phases present. The labels and rotation of phases correspond to the
configuration of the power monitoring system. AB BC is for Delta configuration (35S forms), ABC is four wire Wye configurations (9S/36S forms).
Quadrant where the system power factor resides.
Mode (NORM, ALT or TEST).
Time remaining in the Rolling Block Demand interval. If the interval has
counted to zero the letters EOI (End Of Interval) appear on the status bar. If the interval is counting down then a time remaining indicator appears.
Main display
Status bar
Numeric displays
All NORM mode data and some of the ALT mode display screens use numeric displays. Numeric displays show up to four parameters at a time. If no numeric values are available for a parameter, N/A is displayed.
The front panel automatically scales the units for basic measurements (i.e. voltage, current and power parameters). For example, a measurement of 2,000 Watts is displayed as 2 kW. A measurement of 2,000,000 Watts is displayed as 2 MW. The meter makes these conversions using your PT and CT Ratios.
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The meter only performs these automatic units if the measurement is derived solely from the Power Meter module’s output.
Nameplate display and event log
Nameplate displays and event logs appear in ALT mode and are organized in tabular format. Nameplate displays show owner, meter and power system details:
The Event Log displays recent high priority events. You must use ION software to retrieve all logged data:
Histogram displays
Harmonic content is displayed in histogram format. The 2nd to the 63rd harmonics
st
(31
on the ION 8300 meter) are displayed in the histogram. The total harmonic
distortion (THD) is displayed above the histogram.
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Phasor diagram displays
Phase information can be displayed in phasor diagram format. Phasor diagrams are accompanied by tables that show phase, voltage and current magnitudes. In cases where a phase vector is too small to be represented graphically, it is shown as a table entry only.
Disk simulator
This display simulates the behavior of a mechanical watt-hour meter indicating power received or delivered by the direction of the pulse.
Time and date
This displays supports time and date formats, enabling displays with nothing but date and/or time and/or time remaining in the current interval.
Time-stamped values
Up to three timestamped parameters can display on the same screen. The timestamp indicates the time that the displayed parameter was last updated.
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Modes of Operation

The ION 8000 series has three modes of operation: NORM, ALT and TEST. Both NORM and ALT are display modes, providing various power system data and meter properties screens. TEST mode is used to perform diagnostics and verify the meter’s calibration and function.
NOTE
If your meter has the optional hardware lock, you must remove the meter’s cover to put it into TEST mode. Refer to “Meter Security Features” on page 50 for more information.
Basic operation (NORM mode)
The ION 8000 series meter defaults to NORM mode when powered up, and remains in this mode until you manually switch to ALT or TEST.
NOTE
You can customize NORM mode display screens and alter the front panel’s scrolling characteristics by editing the configuration of the meter’s Display and Scroll modules – refer to “Display Setup Menu” on page 35 for more details.
If you have a meter without the hardware lock, all of the settings available in the panel Setup menu can be changed while the meter is in NORM mode, provided you have the correct password. If you have a hardware-locked meter, only the basic communications parameters in the COM Setup menu can be changed in NORM mode. (You must enter TEST mode to change other meter parameters on the hardware-locked meter — refer to “Additional Revenue Metering Security” on page 69 for more details.)
ALT mode
ALT mode provides scrolling display screens that show power system data, billing information (including extensive Time of Use data) and meter properties such as Nameplate information.
ALT mode screens are described in “ALT mode default display screens” on page 168.
Switching to ALT mode
Press the Alt/Enter button to switch to ALT to switch back to NORM mode at any time. If no buttons are pressed, the meter automatically reverts to NORM mode after five minutes. As with any mode, pressing any button temporarily suspends display screen scrolling, allowing you to press the Up or Down arrow buttons to manually browse the available screens.
mode. Press the Alt/Enter button again
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TEST mode
TEST mode is typically used for verifying meter calibration and function. The meter is usually reading data from a test power supply while these functions are performed.
All of the billing quantities that are recorded when the meter is in NORM and ALT mode will stop accumulating when the meter is switched to TEST mode — the data is sent to special TEST mode registers instead. The values accumulated in these test registers are displayed on the front panel (and in Vista software).
The regular NORM/ALT mode billing registers are unaffected while the meter is in TEST mode; accumulation of this data continues as soon as you exit TEST mode. All test registers are reset to zero when you exit TEST mode.
For detailed information on TEST mode, see “Switching to TEST Mode” on page 175.
NOTE
The meter will always return to NORM mode when you exit TEST mode, even if you entered TEST mode from ALT mode.
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Configuring the Meter with the Front Panel

With the meter’s front panel, you can navigate through different menus to perform basic setup on your meter.
Status bar
Optical port
Navigation buttons
Watt LED
ALT/Enter button
VAR LED
Main display
Meter label
Demand reset switch
Accessing the Setup Menu
To access the Setup menu, press and hold the front panel's Alt/Enter button while the meter is displaying power system data. Within the Setup menu is a list of sub­menus that contain the meter’s configurable settings. Setup menu items are described in “Front Panel Features” on page 18.
Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate through the menu. Highlight a menu item and press the Alt/Enter button. When you se lect a n item from the Se tup menu, you will be presented with another menu of the settings in the meter. You may need to penetrate several layers of menus to access the setting you want to change.
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The following diagram shows how the buttons are used to navigate the menus:
The settings contained in the Setup menu are described below.
Basic Setup: changes basic settings in the power measurement system configuration.
Demand Setup: Rolling Block/Sliding Window and Thermal Demand settings.
COM1 Setup: RS-232/RS-485 multiplexed port setup.
COM2 Setup: RS-485 port or optional modem setup.
COM3 Setup: optical port setup.
COM4 Setup: settings for the optional RS-485 port - only available for
ION 8500 / ION 8400 meters with the optional modem.
Network Setup: settings for the optional Ethernet 10Base-T port.
Format Setup: customizes the style and values appearing on the display screens
Display Setup: customizes display appearance, update time, and demand lockout
time.
Security: allows you to modify your password, disable the password, or disable meter configuration with a web browser.
Each of these settings are discussed in turn in “Setup Menus” on page 30.
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Returning to Previous Setup Screens
Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to scroll through the menu items. When the setting you want to change is highlighted, press the Alt/Enter button.
To return to a previous screen, highlight the RETURN menu item and then press the Alt/Enter button.
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
BASIC SETUP
RETURN
VOLTS MODE
PT PRIMARY
Configuring Parameters Using the Navigation Buttons
Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to change the value (if numeric) or the setting (if enumerated) of the highlighted parameter.
CONFIRM CHANGE
YES
NO
To change the position of the cursor, press the Up or Down arrow buttons for about one second. The Up arrow button moves the cursor one position to the left, and the Down arrow button moves the cursor one position to the right. Once you have the value you want, press the Alt/Enter button to select it.
NOTE
When setting Ethernet values (IP address, default gateway, etc.), press the Up arrow button to insert additional digit spaces. Press the Down arrow to remove digit spaces (see “Network Setup Menu” on page 33 for more information).
OUT OF RANGE screen
When editing numeric data the numbers below MIN and MAX indicate valid entry bounds. If you enter a value outside valid bounds, you will be presented with an OUT OF RANGE screen. You may then either return to the register you were editing, or choose to exit.
Confirming Configuration Changes
The CONFIRM screen appears whenever you attempt to change the meter’s settings through the front panel. This allows you to abort an unwanted configuration change. The front panel also informs you when an entry is out of range. In either case, you must press the Alt/Enter button to return to the previous setup screen.
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Setup Menus

The following sections describe settings for the Demand Setup, COM Setup and Network Setup menus. Security setup is also discussed.
Setup menus can be accessed with ION software or with the meter’s front panel.
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
BASIC SETUP
VOLTS MODE
PT PRIMARY
PT SECONDARY
Basic Setup Menu
The Basic Setup menu lets you set volts mode, potential transformer (PT) and current transformer (CT) ratios and various other settings (such as I4 and voltage and current polarities) so that you can ensure that your meter is adequately set for your application.
To access the Basic Setup menu with the meter’s front panel:
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button on the front panel of the meter. After
about three seconds the Setup screen appears.
2. Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to the the Alt/Enter button.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to the appropriate menus (VOLTS MODE, PT PRIMARY, PT SECONDARY, CT PRIMARY, CT SECONDARY).
Many of the settings will be configured when the meter is initially put into service (the device will not operate properly until Volts mode and PT and CT ratios are set), but some settings may need to be changed to refine the device’s operation.
NOTE
If you have a hardware-lockable ION 8000 Series meter, you must put the device into TEST mode prior to making changes to the Basic Setup parameters. For TEST mode information, see “TEST mode” on page 26.
BASIC SETUP menu. Press
The functions of the setup registers in the Basic Setup menu are as follows:
Basic Setup Menu Item
Volts mode * The power system’s configuration and supported Form Factor
PT Primary 120 The Potential Transformer’s primary winding rating
PT Secondary 120 The Potential Transformer’s secondary winding rating
CT Primary 5 The Current Transformer’s primary winding rating
CT Secondary 5 The Current Transformer’s secondary winding rating
I4 Primary 5 The Current Transformer’s primary winding rating for I4
I4 Secondary 5 The Current Transformer’s secondary winding rating for I4
VA Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Potential Transformer on V1
VB Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Potential Transformer on V2
VC Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Potential Transformer on V3
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Function
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IA Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I1
IB Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I2
IC Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I3
I4 Polarity NORMAL The polarity of the Current Transformer on I4
Phase Rotation ABC The expected rotation of the voltage phases (ABC or ACB)
8500 SETUP
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
RETURN
SWD SUBINTERVAL
SWD # SUBINTERVLS
Demand Setup Menu
You can access the Demand Setup menu with ION software or with the meter’s front panel.
To view the Demand Setup menu with the meter’s front panel, press and hold the Alt/Enter button, and press the Up or Down arrow buttons to highlight Demand Setup, and then press the Alt/Enter button.
The Demand Setup menu accesses the global settings for all of the revenue related Rolling Block (Sliding Window) Demand and Thermal Demand functionality in the ION 8000 series meter. The settings provided in the Demand Setup menu control the timing of these demand calculations. The following setup registers and their default settings are displayed:
Setup Register
SWD SubInterval 900 s Specifies the number of seconds in the Rolling Block sub-interval
SWD # SubIntervals 1 Sets the number of sub-interval in the Rolling Blocks
SWD Pred Resp 70 Specifies the speed of the predicted demand output
TD Interval 900 s Sets the number of seconds in the thermal demand interval
TD Tim Const 90 Sets the rate of the thermal demand output response
Default Val ue
Function
NOTE
Refer to “Sliding Window Demand Module Settings” on page 117 and “Thermal Demand Module Settings” on page 118 for complete details about Sliding Window Demand and Thermal Demand modules.
8500 SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP
COM2 SETUP
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COM1 SETUP
RETURN
PROTOCOL
BAUD RATE
COM Ports Setup Menu
You can access the COM Ports Setup menu with ION Setup software or with the meter’s front panel. See “Communications Options” on page 73 for more information.
To make changes to communications settings with the meter’s front panel, hold down the Alt/Enter button for three seconds to enter the Setup menu, then press the Down arrow button to select the COM Setup you want. Depending upon the
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communications options ordered with your meter, the parameter settings available are as follows:
Menu Item Description
COM1 Setup Settings for the selectable RS-232 or RS-485 communications port. The COM1 communications channel may be used by
the ION 8300 meter optional Ethernet if COM2 has the internal modem option or dedicated RS-485.
COM2 Setup Settings for the dedicated RS-485 or optional modem port. The COM2 communications channel may be used by ION
8300 meter optional Ethernet if COM1 has selectable RS-232 or RS-485.
COM3 Setup Settings for the optical communications port.
COM4 Setup
Network Setup
The optional COM4 RS-485 port is only available for the ION 8500 / ION 8400 meters with the optional modem. The COM4 communications channel is also used by the Ethernet option, so COM4 RS-485 is not available when the Ethernet option is selected.
Settings for the Ethernet communications port. For the ION 8500 / ION 8400 meters, the optional Ethernet port shares the COM4 communications channel with the optional COM4 RS-485 communications, so Ethernet is not available when COM4 RS-485 is enabled. For ION 8300 meters, the optional Ethernet port shares the COM1 or COM2 communications channel, so Ethernet may not be available if both of these ports have other options.
NOTE
For hardware-lockable meters, you do not need to be in TEST mode to alter these COM port settings.
Serial COM Settings
There are three main parameters that you must set or verify if your meter is connected to a serial network (including modem communications): Unit ID, Baud Rate, and Protocol.
NOTE
Other parameters such as TRANSMIT DELAY, are used in advanced configuration or fine-tuning your system. Settings for the parameters mentioned above are commonly required to get your meter communicating.
You can access serial COM settings with ION Setup software, or with the meter’s front panel. To navigate to the Unit ID, baud rate, and protocol settings using the meter’s front panel:
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button on the front panel of the meter. After
about three seconds the Setup screen appears.
2. Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to the COM port you want to configure. Press the Alt/Enter button.
Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to navigate to PROTOCOL, UNIT ID and BAUD RATE menus. The default configurations are listed in the following COM Setup menu for COM1 (selectable RS-232 or RS-485), COM2 (RS-485 or optional modem), COM3 (optical port) and COM4 (optional RS-485 with optional modem for ION 8500 and ION 8400 meters only).
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Serial Port Setting Options Default
ION, Modbus RTU, Factory, DNP 3.0, GPS Arbiter1, GPS
All Protocol
All Baud Rate
All Tran Delay Transmit delay-the bounds are 0.0 to 1.0 s. 0.01s (10ms)
All Unit ID
COM1 and COM3
COM1 (RS-232) only
COM2 (internal modem) only
COM2 (internal modem) only
Mode or Comm mode
Flow Control
Answer HR Rings
Non-Answer HR Rings The number of rings during defined non-answer hours 5
1
See “Time Synchronization” on page 114 for more details about GPS settings. See also the technical note synchronization functions.
2
Refer to “Configuring Ethernet Connections” on page 83 and “Internal Modem Connections” on
page 88 for more details.
* Unit ID for COM1 is based on the meter’s serial number. For example, if the serial number is
PA-0009B263-01, the Unit ID is set in the factory to 9263.
Arbiter Vorne1, and GPS:TrueTime/Datum1, EtherGate2,
ModemGate
300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 bps
Sets the ION 8000 series’ Unit ID; a unique Unit ID is required for each device (including all the devices on a ModemGate or EtherGate serial loop)
The communications mode selected: COM1: RS-232 or RS-485 COM3: IRDA optical port or internal modem
‘RTS/CTS’ or ‘RTS with Delay’; this setting is located in the COM1 Hardware sub-menu
The number of rings during defined answer hours – Valid entries for this register are 0-255 rings; an entry of 0 rings will disable answering
Time Synchronization and Timekeeping
2
for further details on using the meter’s time
ION
9600 bps
COM1: Unit ID is based on the serial number. COM2: 101
COM3: 102
COM1: RS-485 COM3: Modem
‘RTS with Delay’
1
*
8500 SETUP
COM3 SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
FORMAT SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
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IP ADDRESS
MASK
Network Setup Menu
There are two main parameters that you must set or verify if your meter is connected to an Ethernet network: IP address and Subnet mask address.
NOTE
There are other parameters, such as IP BOOT, GATEWAY ADDRESS and SMTP ADDRESS, that are used in advanced configuration or in fine tuning your system. The parameters discussed here are the most common parameters required to get your meter communicating.
The default configurations for the network settings are as follows:
Setting Description Default
IP BootP Option
IP Address Sets the IP Address for the meter
A BootP server automatically sets the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, & SMTP Mail Server IP Address – see your Network Administrator to determine if BootP is used
Manual
If a BootP server has been correctly set up, the IP Address number appears. If no BootP server has been set up (e.g. you wish to configure settings through the front panel) then the default is None.
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Setting Description Default
Subnet Mask
Gateway
SMTP Address
Used if subnetting applies to your network – see your Network Administrator to determine if Subnet Mask is used
Used in multiple network configurations – see your Network Administrator to determine if Gateway is used
Sets the IP Address for the SMTP Mail Server that is configured to forward mail from the meter to the final destination – see your Network Administrator to determine if the SMTP Mail Server is used
Network settings can be configured in one of two ways: automatically with BootP, or manually through the front panel.
Configuring Network Settings Through the Front Panel
To configure network settings through the meter’s front panel or with ION software, the BootP setting must to set Manual (the default).
CAUTION
Configuring the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway registers incorrectly can cause network disruptions. See your network administrator for more information.
If a BootP server has been correctly set up, and Subnet Mask is used, then the Subnet Mask address number appears. If Subnet Mask is not used, then the default is None. If no BootP server has been set up (e.g. you wish to configure through the front panel) then the default is None.
If a BootP server has been correctly set up, and Gateway is used, then the Gateway address number appears. If Gateway is not used, then the default is None. If no BootP server has been set up (e.g. you wish to configure through the front panel) then the default is None.
If a BootP server has been correctly set up, and an SMTP Address is used, then the SMTP Address address number appears. If an SMTP Address is not used, then the default is None. If no BootP server has been set up (e.g. you wish to configure through the front panel) then the default is None.
Typically, your Network Administrator will provide you with the appropriate IP Address for the meter. The Subnet Mask and Gateway settings are only required if you have communications between multiple Ethernet networks and if subnetting is implemented.
Use the Navigation buttons to edit the values of the network settings so that they match your system addresses. As you configure the network addresses, the front panel automatically discards unnecessary leading zeroes from each three-digit grouping. The hidden leading zeroes appear (and disappear again) as you move the position of cursor across the network address.
89.123.40.
0
56
In the example above, the highlighted zero is discarded as soon as you change the position of the cursor.
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8500 SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
FORMAT SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
8500 SETUP
FORMAT SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
FORMAT SETUP
RETURN
PHASE LABELS
PF SYMBOL
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
UPDATE RATE
CONTRAST
Format Setup Menu
Format Setup contains the following values that set labeling and formatting preferences.
Menu Item Description
Phase Labels
PF Symbol
Digit Group
Date Format
Show DST
Volts Decimal, Current Decimal, and Power Decimal
ABC, 123, RWB, RYB, XYZ, or RST
Power Factor Symbols can be: LD/LG, +/-, or CAP/IND.
Numbers of three digits or greater can be grouped in any of the following three formats: 1000.0 (no commas, no spaces) or 1,000.0 (commas, no spaces) or 1 000.0 (no commas, spaces).
The date can be expressed in any of three formats: DD/MM/YYYY, YYYY/ MM/DD, and MM/DD/YYYY.
You can choose to display Daylight Savings Time (DST) or not.
You can have voltage, current, and power measurements shown to one, two, or three decimals of accuracy. The default value is two decimals of accuracy.
Display Setup Menu
You can configure the following display preferences within Display Setup.
Menu Item Description
Update Rate
Contrast
Backlight Timeout
DMD Lock
TEST mode TO
The front panel can update its data from every one to every six seconds. The default update time is one second.
A front panel display contrast level can be set from zero to nine where higher numbers represent a sharper level of contrast. The default level is five. The contrast level may be adjusted at any time by pressing and holding down both Up and Down arrow buttons simultaneously.
This selection allows you to make the backlight turn off automatically after zero to 7200 seconds (two hours). The default is 300 seconds (five minutes). If this value is set to 0 (zero), the backlight will always be on.
Demand lockout time (in seconds) controls the minimum allowable time between consecutive demand resets. You may select values from 0 (disabled) to 5184000 (60 days). The default is 216000 (25 days).
If there are no front panel key presses, the meter will exit TEST mode automatically; the TEST mode time-out setting defines how long the meter remains in TEST mode before switching to norm mode. While in TEST mode, the value on the bottom right of the status bar indicates the amount of time before TEST mode times out. The default TEST mode time-out value is 30 minutes.
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8500 SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
RETURN
SECURITY
RETURN
MODIFY PASSWD
DISABLE SECURITY
Security Menu
The settings in the front panel Security menu item allow you to:
modify the existing meter password or reset it to the factory default.
disable the password security check.
enable web browser configuration on the meter.
You require the valid password to enter the Security Settings menu. The default password is 0 (zero).
See “Meter Security Features” on page 50 for more details.
NOTE
The password enables users to change the configuration of the meter. It is recommended that you change your password from the default when you put the meter into service
If you have not yet entered your password, the meter’s front panel requires that you enter it before you can view the Security Setup menu. Use the Navigation buttons to enter numerical data. If you enter an incorrect password, the front panel will display an “invalid password” message and you will have to try again.
Modify Password Sub-Menu
Use this sub-menu to change the password, or to reset the password to the factory default (0).
From the meter’s front panel select S appear: M M
ODIFY PASSWORD, or the Down button to select FACTORY DEFAULT.
ODIFY PASSWORD or FACTORY DEFAULT. Use the Up button to select
ECURITY, then MODIFY PASSWORD. Two choices
Changing a password
To change the value of a highlighted digit, use the Up or Down arrow buttons.
To change the position of the cursor one space to the left, press the Up arrow
button for about one second.
To change the position of the cursor one space to the right, press the Down
arrow button for about one second.
When the correct password is displayed press Alt/Enter.
Disable Security Sub-Menu
Use this sub-menu to enable and disable password security on the ION 8000 series. Disabling the password allows changes to all the meter’s settings through the front panel without a security check.
CAUTION
Non-secure access to critical settings in the meter, such as PT and CT ratios, is not advisable. It is highly recommended that any ION 8000 series in the field have the password security check enabled.
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When you re-enable password security, the password is reset to the factory default of 0 (zero). You should re-enter a custom password at this point.
Disabling the Password Security Check is necessary to write to the meter when it is a Modbus Slave device. Refer to “The Meter as Modbus Slave” on page 97 for details about configuring your ION 8000 series for third-party systems.
Web Config
Use this setting to enable/disable web browser configuration of the meter. See “Enabling and Disabling Web Config Access” on page 55 for more details.
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3 Templates and Firmware

Your meter comes installed with a pre-configured default template. This template contains various frameworks which provide all the power measuring and analyzing functionality of the meter. Templates and frameworks can be used immediately without any user configuration (“right out of the box”). They can also be customized, reconfigured, and pasted from one meter to another.
For more information on templates, frameworks and ION modules, see the ION Reference.
Your meter’s operating system is known as firmware. When newer firmware is available for your meter, simply upgrade to the latest version for all the added features and functionality.
In this chapter
Factory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Factory Module Settings ....................................................................................... 40
How to TAG Your Meter ...................................................................................... 40
Restoring the Factory Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Designer ...................................................................................................... 41
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................... 42
Upgrading Your Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Factory Information

The Factory module displays firmware version, serial number and other device information in read-only setup registers (read-only registers can be viewed but not changed).
Factory Module Settings
The device information provided is as follows:
Setup Register Description
Device Type A device type identifier (e.g. “8500” for the ION 8500)
Compliance A statement of whether the device is ION compliant or not
Options Shows model number of meter
Revision The meter’s firmware version
Serial Num The meter’s serial number
ION Version The ION version supported by the device
Template The name of the template (framework) installed on the device at the factory
Nom Freq The expected frequency of the power system being monitored
The Factory module also contains numerous read-only setup registers that hold the calibration constants used at the factory.
How to TAG Your Meter
Three configurable setup registers are provided for you to enter your company name and other text information you want stored in the meter:
Owner - This is a text register for storing user information (e.g. company name); it can be up to 255 characters in length.
Tag 1 - This is a text register for storing user information (e.g. device location); it can be up to 15 characters in length.
Tag 2 - This is a text register for storing user information (e.g. device number or identifier); it can be up to 15 characters in length
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Restoring the Factory Configuration

If you have made changes to the default functionality and want to return to the factory configuration, you can re-initialize the factory configuration in the meter using ION software. The basic setup of the device can be retained, so the meter does not need to be taken out of service for a long period of time.
NOTE
If you restore the factory configuration, all custom features you have created are lost.
Using Designer
1. Display the meter’s main Configuration screen in Designer.
2. Choose Select All from the Edit menu, then press Delete.
The confirmation dialog box appears explaining that some modules will not be deleted (core modules cannot be deleted — scroll down in the dialog to see which standard modules will be deleted).
3. Click OK on the confirmation dialog box.
After a brief wait the modules are deleted, and the main meter Configuration screen is blank except for the Frameworks folder in the Advanced Setup area. (The Frameworks folder contains the folder of Core modules which cannot be deleted.)
4. Choose Select All from the Edit menu to select the Frameworks folder. This selects all subfolders and modules within the folder.
5. In the Edit menu, choose Paste from Framework, then select the appropriate.fwn file from the folder \ION Enterprise\config\fmwk\nd\. Click OK.
The Factory module’s Default Template register tells you the filename for the default factory framework. (For details about framework files, contact Customer Service or visit the Support area of the Power Measurement web site.)
6. Click Open. The Paste Summary window appears.
7. Click on the first module, scroll down to the last module, hold the Shift key and click on the last module. This selects all of the modules.
8. While holding the Shift key, click on the check box to the left of the module name so you see a lock icon with a green check mark.
CAUTION
Persistent modules can be overwritten in Designer. When pasting a default framework onto a meter, use lock-paste on the Persistent modules, not free-paste. A list of Persistent modules is available from Customer Service.
9. Check “Maintain external inputs” and click OK on the confirmation dialog box.
A message appears indicating that Designer is pasting modules. All modules are selected when the paste is complete. Click anywhere in the background of the node diagram to deselect all of the modules.
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10. Click the Power Meter shortcut in the Basic Configuration area to select it. Once selected, click Reset in the Designer toolbar, or select Reset from the Edit menu. This reverts the Power Meter to the settings it had before you deleted any modules (retaining the basic setup you previously had).
11. Choose Send & Save from the File menu. The factory configuration is now restored and any custom functionality you created is removed.
NOTE
The time required to complete steps 3, 5, and 11 may vary depending on your connection and the meter configuration.
Using ION Setup
1. Download your device’s latest template from http://www.pwrm.com/ support/downloads/. Save the .DCF file in the .../ION Setup/TEMPLATE folder for easy access.
2. Connect to your meter in ION Setup, using Basic Mode.
3. Navigate to Setup Assistant > Template.
4. Click the Send to Meter tab and click the Send button.
5. Select the .DCF file from the TEMPLATE folder and click OK.
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6. The Template Paste Options screen appears. Select the check boxes for the settings you wish to retain (not overwrite) and click OK.
Rapid Meter Programming pastes the template onto your meter. A dialog box confirms the paste was successful.

Upgrading Your Meter

See the Upgrading ION Device Firmware technical note for details.
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4 Basic Setup

This chapter explains how to perform basic meter setup via the front panel or via ION software.
In this chapter
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Front Panel ........................................................................................... 46
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................... 46
Using Designer ...................................................................................................... 47
Power Meter Module Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Introduction

Basic configuration of the meter is provided by the Power Meter module. The Power Meter module is the main connection between the power system measurements and all other ION modules in the device. This module reports the values for all voltage, current and power measurements. The Power Meter module’s setup registers describe details of the power system being monitored. Many of the Power Meter module’s setup registers are configured when the meter is initially put into service, although the device cannot operate properly until the Volts Mode and PT and CT ratios are set. Some registers may need to be changed to refine the device’s operation. See the ION Reference for more details on the Power Meter module.

Configuring Basic Setup

Use the front panel or ION software to perform basic meter setup.
Using the Front Panel
The Basic Setup menu item provides access to the following power system settings.
Menu Setting Description Range (Values) Default
9S 4W-WYE/DELTA
Volts Mode The power system’s configuration – WYE, DELTA, etc.
PT Primary The Potential Transformer’s primary winding voltage rating 1 to 999,999,999 120
PT Secondary The Potential Transformer’s secondary winding voltage rating 1 to 999,999,999 120
CT Primary The Current Transformer’s primary winding current rating 1 to 999,999,999 5
CT Secondary The Current Transformer’s secondary winding current rating 1 to 999,999,999 5
I4 CT Primary Primary rating for the I4 current transformer (if available) 1.0 - 999,999.00 5
I4 CT Secondary Secondary rating for the I4 current transformer (if available) 1.0 - 999,999.00 5
VA Polarity The polarity of the Potential Transformer on VA Normal or Inverted Normal
Basic Setup
VB Polarity The polarity of the Potential Transformer on VB Normal or Inverted Normal
VC Polarity The polarity of the Potential Transformer on VC Normal or Inverted Normal
IA Polarity The polarity of the Current Transformer on IA Normal or Inverted Normal
IB Polarity The polarity of the Current Transformer on IB Normal or Inverted Normal
IC Polarity The polarity of the Current Transformer on IC Normal or Inverted Normal
I4 Polarity The polarity of the Current Transformer on I4 Normal or Inverted Normal
Phase Rotation Power system’s phase rotation ABC, ACB ABC
35S 3 Wire 36S 4 W-WYE DEMO
4W-WYE
Using ION Setup
The Basic Setup Assistant helps you configure the Power Meter module:
1. Open ION Setup and connect to your meter, using Basic Mode.
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2. In the Setup Assistant, navigate to Basic Setup and click on the PT/CT Ratios tab.
3. Configure each register as required by selecting the parameter and clicking Edit.
Using Designer
Open your meter in Designer and navigate to the Basic Configuration Framework. Right-click on the Power Meter module to edit.
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Power Meter Module Settings

Setup Register
Volts mode
PT Prim
1
PT Sec
CT Prim
1
CT Sec
V4 Prim
1
V4 Sec
I4 CT Prim
I4 CT Sec
I5 CT Prim
I5 CT Sec
Function Default
1
The power system’s configuration – WYE, DELTA, Single, etc 4W-WYE
1
The Potential Transformer’s primary winding rating for V1, V2 and V3 120
The Potential Transformer’s secondary winding rating for V1, V2 and V3 120
1
The Current Transformer’s primary winding rating for I1, I2 and I3 5
The Current Transformer’s secondary winding rating for I1, I2 and I3 5
1
The Potential Transformer’s primary winding rating for V4 120
The Potential Transformer’s secondary winding rating for V4 120
1
The Current Transformer’s primary winding rating for I4 5
1
The Current Transformer’s secondary winding rating for I4 5
1
The Current Transformer’s primary winding rating for I5 5
1
The Current Transformer’s secondary winding rating for I5 5
Vn Polarity The polarity of the Potential Transformer on Vn Normal
In Polarity The polarity of the Current Transformer on In Normal
Phase Order The expected rotation of the voltage phases (ABC or ACB) ABC
Phase Lbls
The phase label format assigned to the outputs (ABC, RST, XYZ, RYB, RWB or 123)
ABC
1
The registers are typically set when the device is commissioned. Changing the values of these registers while the device is in service is not recommended.
Once basic setup is performed (i.e. the PT/CT and Volts mode settings), the meter operates properly. Typically there is no need to make further changes to the Power Meter module’s setup registers.
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5Security

ION 8000 series meters offer Standard and Advanced meter security. Standard security is enabled by default from the factory; procedures for changing these security settings using the front panel and ION software are detailed in this chapter. Advanced security, which allows up to 16 users, each with unique access privileges, is discussed as well. This chapter also details some security features available for revenue meters.
In this chapter
Meter Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Standard Meter Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Scenarios for Standard Security - Front Panel Security Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Advanced Meter Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Device Security Access for ION Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Scenarios for Advanced Security - Front Panel Security Enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Additional Revenue Metering Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Anti-Tamper Sealing Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Meter Security Features

Your meter includes the following security features:
Standard meter security
Anytime you make configuration changes to your meter you must enter a password. See “Standard Meter Security” on page 51.
Advanced meter security
Available only on the ION 8000 series meter, this level of security allows configuration of up to 16 users, each with unique access rights to the meter. See the topic “Configuring Advanced Meter Security” on page 61.
Revenue meter security
Your revenue meter can be protected by anti-tamper sealing. See “Additional Revenue Metering Security” on page 69.
Software security
ION software security brings access-level security to the meter. With ION software, you can configure multiple users with different passwords and specify access rights. ION software security only applies to users who are accessing the meter via ION software.
For more information on ION software security, refer to the ION Security technical note.
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Standard Meter Security

Standard meter security is enabled by default on all ION 8000 series meters; all configuration functions in the front panel are password-protected. The password is factory-set to 0 (zero).
If you make configuration changes to the meter via the front panel, the meter prompts you for its password before accepting any configuration changes. Similarly, if you make any configuration changes via ION software you are prompted by the meter for its password (in addition to the password used to access ION software). Once you enter the correct meter password and confirm the new configuration, the change is set on the meter.
Configuring standard meter security using the front panel
Note that the front panel will prompt you for the meter password before you make your first configuration change. You will not need to re-enter the password for each subsequent change. However, if you perform no additional configuration changes for five minutes, you will need to re-enter the Setup menu and provide the valid meter password to resume making changes. This is because the meter returns from setup mode to data display mode after five minutes of inactivity.
The meter password allows access to the meter's configuration through ION software and the front panel. The default password is 0 (zero).
This section describes the password security options available to front panel users. Step by step instructions are provided on the following procedures:
1. Entering the meter password
2. Changing the meter password
3. Disabling (and Enabling) the password security check
This section also presents security precautions to consider when configuring time synchronization and third party protocols.
Entering the Password
The first time you try to make a change to any setting, you will be presented with the password screen (shown below). After you have entered the correct password, you will not have to re-enter it for other any other changes unless you exit the configuration session.
ENTER PASSWD
MIN: 00000000
HOLD ARROW KEY TO ADVANCE CURSOR
00000000
MAX:
99999999
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NOTE
Once the correct password is entered, you will not have to re-enter the password for any other changes unless you exit configuration.
To enter the password:
1. To change the value of the highlighted digit, use the arrow buttons. The up arrow increments the number and the down arrow decrements it.
2. To change the position of the cursor, hold down an arrow button for about one second. The up arrow moves the cursor left one position, and the down arrow moves the cursor right one position.
3. Once you have the value you want, press the Alt/Enter button.
Changing the Password
By default, the password is set to 0 (zero) in the factory. The password may be changed to any eight-digit number. It is highly recommended that you change the password from the default value. To change the password:
1. Hold down the Alt/Enter button to access the Setup menu.
2. Scroll through the menu items using the arrow buttons, highlight SECURITY.
3. Press the Alt/Enter button to select SECURITY.
Ia Ib Ic In
18:30:00 1999.06.01 ABC Q1 NORM 5:00mEOI
2401.1
2951.3
2291.7
102.1
kA
kA
kA
kA
Press and Hold
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
SECURITY
RETURN
MODIFY PASSWD
DISABLE SECURITY
4. You will be prompted to enter the current meter password (see “Entering the Password”, above). Once you enter the password, you are presented with the “MODIFY PASSWD” screen, as seen below:
MODIFY PASSWD
MIN: 00000000
HOLD ARROW KEY TO ADVANCE CURSOR
00000000
MAX:
99999999
5. To change the value of the highlighted digit, use the arrow buttons. The up arrow increments the number and the down arrow decrements it.
6. To change the position of the cursor, hold down an arrow button for about one second. The up arrow moves the cursor left one position, and the down arrow moves the cursor right one position.
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7. Once you have the value you want, press the Alt/Enter button. You will be prompted for your current password before the new password is saved.
Enabling & Disabling the Password Security Check
Disabling the password allows changes to all the meter's settings through the front panel without a security check. This procedure may only be necessary if the communications interface you are using does not support the meter’s security protocols.
CAUTION
Non-secure access to critical settings in the meter, such as PT and CT ratios, is not advisable. It is highly recommended that any ION 8000 series devices in the field have the password security check enabled.
Disabling the Password Security Check
Follow these steps to disable the password security check:
1. Press the Alt/Enter button to enter the Setup menu. Scroll down the menu with the arrow button. Press Alt/Enter again when SECURITY is highlighted.
2. Enter the valid meter password at the password prompt. You are then presented with the Security menu.
3. Scroll down and highlight the DISABLE SECURITY menu item and press the Alt/Enter button.
Ia Ib Ic In
18:30:00
2401.1
2951.3
2291.7
102.1
1999.06.01 ABC Q1 NORM
EOI
kA
kA
kA
kA
Press and Hold
Press
Press
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
SECURITY
RETURN
MODIFY PASSWD
DISABLE SECURITY
4. Select PROCEED, then select YES at the following prompt.
DISABLE SECURITY
PROCEED
RETURN
A message appears on screen notifying you of how to re-enable password security (refer to "Enabling the Password Security Check", below). Your meter’s password is now disabled; changes to settings in the meter do not require a valid password.
Press and Hold
CONFIRM CHANGE
YES
NO
5. Press the Alt/Enter button to return to the Setup menu.
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Enabling the Password Security Check
When you re-enable the password security, you are required to enter a new password. To re-enable password security:
1. Press and hold down the Alt/Enter button to enter the Setup menu. Scroll
down the menu and select SECURITY.
2. From the Security menu, select MODIFY PASSWD, and press the Alt/Enter
button. The Modify Password Screen appears.
3. The message FAC DEFAULT appears in the middle of the Modify Password
screen. If you want to use the factory default password, press the Alt/Enter button. If you want to set the password to a different eight-digit number, use the instructions in Changing the Password above.
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
DISABLE SECURITY
SECURITY
RETURN
MODIFY PASSWD
Press
MODIFY PASSWD
FAC DEFAULT
Press
CONFIRM CHANGE
YES
NO
4. Once you have entered your new password, press the Alt/Enter button.
5. Select YES to confirm the change and return to the Setup menu.
The password security check is re-enabled, and all changes to the device's configuration require the new meter password.
Resetting the Password
NOTE
If you forget your password, and your meter has the Password Security check enabled, you must remove the meter's outer cover to put the device into TEST mode.
In the event that you forget or lose your meter password, you can reset the password to the factory default value of 0 (zero). Resetting the password requires that the meter be in TEST mode (Refer to “Switching to TEST Mode” on page 175 for details on invoking TEST mode).
If your meter has the Password Security check disabled, you can invoke TEST mode using ION software. If the password security check is enabled (or you have the hardware-locked option) you will have to remove the meter's outer cover to access the TEST Mode button.
Follow these instructions to reset the password to the factory default:
1. Put the device into TEST mode (either through communications or by pressing the TEST Mode button. Refer to “Switching to TEST Mode” on page 175 for details).
2. Once the device is in TEST mode, press and hold down the Alt/Enter button and Demand Reset buttons simultaneously.
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A message appears on screen: PASSWORD RESET PASSWORD SET TO DEFAULT. Password Security is now enabled; the meter password is 0 (zero).
Enabling and Disabling Web Config Access
By default, remote configuration of the device via web browser is enabled. Follow these steps to enable or disable your meter’s web configuration access.
1. Press the Alt/Enter button to enter the Setup menu. Scroll down the menu with the arrow button. Press Alt/Enter again when SECURITY is highlighted.
2. Enter the valid meter password at the password prompt. You are then presented with the Security menu.
3. Scroll down and highlight the WEB CONFIG menu item and press the Alt/Enter button.
4. Select “Enabled” or “Disabled” as appropriate.
5. Confirm the change and select RETURN to go back to the Setup Menu.
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
SECURITY
RETURN
WEB CONFIG
RETURN
Press
WEB CONFIG
Disabled
Enabled
Press
CONFIRM CHANGE
YES
NO
Time Synchronization Security Considerations
Depending on ION software settings, a workstation that connects to an ION 8000 series device may send a time synchronization signal and synchronize the meter's internal clock with the workstation's clock. This could cause overlaps in the Demand intervals, and timestamps in the data logs may not be accurate.
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Ensure that the TimeSynch Source setup register in the Clock module is set to a secure communications port. By default, the Time Synch Source setup register in the Clock module is set to COM3 - the optical port. Time synchronization broadcasts will only be accepted through the optical port in this configuration. The following example is from the Clock module’s Time Synch Source setup register as seen in ION Setup.
Ensure that time synchronization is disabled on all other ports. Use ION software to disable time synchronization on a communications port; refer to ION Enterprise on-line help.
Configuring standard meter security in ION Setup
1. Launch ION Setup with Supervisor authority.
2. Connect to the appropriate meter.
3. Once connected, double-click the Setup Assistant and select the Security heading.
4. Make sure the Standard tab is selected
.
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5. Click Password. The following dialog box appears:
6. Type a new numeric password and confirm by re-typing the password in the fields.
Configuring standard meter security in Designer
1. Launch Designer software with Supervisor access.
2. Select Options > Show Toolbox if the toolbox is not displayed.
3. From the Options menu, select Change Standard Meter Security...
4. Enter the meter password when prompted. You must enter the existing meter password before you can change security settings (the default is zero).
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5. Type a new numeric password and confirm by re-typing the password in the fields (see image below). If you are sure you want to disable Standard security, click the Disable Standard Meter Security check box.
CAUTION
Do not disable security unless it is absolutely necessary. Disabling Standard security leaves your meter configuration open to tampering (intentional or unintentional) through communications and the front panel.

Scenarios for Standard Security - Front Panel Security Enabled

1. Access through the front panel display
With the Front Panel Security enabled and Front Panel Programming set to "Allowed", you can read metering data from the display. To configure meter parameters, you must enter the numeric password.
If Front Panel Security is disabled and Front Panel Programming is set to "Allowed", you can read metering data from the display and configure or make changes without entering in a password.
If Front Panel Programming is set to "Disallowed", you can read metering data from the display, but you cannot access any of the configuration screens from the front panel display.
2. Access through software talking ION protocol with ION Setup and/or ION Enterprise on ANY comm port (serial, modem, optical and Ethernet)
If you are communicating through ION protocol (and have Front Panel Security enabled) with the appropriate software access, you can read and configure meter parameters. When you attempt to write or configure any parameter, you must enter in the numeric password.
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3. Access through Modbus on ANY comm port (serial, modem, optical and Ethernet)
On ION meters, Modbus implementation consists of two parts:
i. Modbus Data
Includes the Modbus Slave ION modules.
These modules are configurable as to what data is available and where in
the range of Modbus registers this data is placed.
ii. Modbus Setup
Also referred to as the Modbus Map (see Power Measurement’s
“Modbus Protocol” document).
Uses fixed functionality and register mapping.
4. Accessing the Modbus data section with Standard Security
When accessing the Modbus Data section with Standard Security enabled, you:
Can read from the data section at all times.
Can write to the data section if the Modbus Slave Module is set to "Unsigned
16Bit Input Mode", and the Front Panel Security is disabled or the password is set to zero.
Cannot write to the data section if the Front Panel Security is enabled and the
password is set to a non-zero value.
5. Accessing the Modbus setup section with Standard Security
When accessing the Modbus Setup Section with Standard Security enabled, you:
Can read from the setup section at all times.
Can write to the setup section if the Front Panel Security is disabled or the
password is set to zero.
Cannot write to the setup section if the Front Panel Security is enabled and set to
a non-zero value.
Time syncs are considered to be a Modbus Setup parameter and follow the same rules above for writing a time sync to the meter. Also, the ION Clock Module must have its Time Sync Source setup register set to the appropriate communication port.
The Modbus Slave module and the Clock module setup registers are only accessible via ION protocol. Their settings are therefore protected by the security settings on the ION device.
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6. Access through DNP 3.0 on ANY serial, modem or optical communication port
NOTE
Currently there is no Ethernet support for DNP 3.0 on ION meters.
If you are communicating through DNP 3.0 protocol over any serial, modem or optical port (and Front Panel Security is enabled), you can read data from the default DNP 3.0 Map without having to enter the numeric password.
If the DNP 3.0 Map is changed to expose control and setup parameters, then you could write to the custom DNP 3.0 Map. The DNP 3.0 Map can only be changed by using ION Setup or ION Enterprise and then the customer must know the numeric password. Time syncs can be sent to the meter in this mode.
7. Access through a standard browser on an Ethernet port via HTTP protocol
If the Front Panel Security is enabled and Webserver Configuration Access is enabled then you will be prompted for the password by your web browser before being allowed to make any configuration changes to the meter. If the Front Panel Security is not enabled, then you will be able to make configuration changes without having to supply the password.
If Webserver Configuration Access is disabled, you can only read data. The default Webserver pages contain real-time data only.
8. Access through FACTORY protocol on a Telnet connection via Ethernet or HyperTerminal on a serial, modem, or optical port
If the Front Panel Security is enabled, you must enter the numeric password to log into the Factory protocol. If Front Panel Security is disabled, logging in via Factory protocol does not require a password.
Once logged in, you can change the following:
1. IP Boot Option - BOOTP or Manual
2. IP Address
3. Subnet Mask
4. Gateway
5. Reset Battery Counters
6. Enable/Disable Front Panel Security
If you wish to change additional configuration settings beyond the above list, contact Power Measurement.
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Configuring Advanced Meter Security

Advanced meter security is available on ION 8000 series meters. This level of security allows configuration of up to 16 users, each with unique access rights to the meter. Access rights consist of the following levels where you can:
Read: view any parameter except the security configuration.
Peak Demand Reset: perform a reset of peak demand values (for example,
sliding window demand for kW, kVAR, kVA etc.).
Timesync: set the time on the meter.
Full Meter Configuration: configure any programmable register on the meter
except for registers related to the security setup, registers that result in a demand reset, or actions that place the meter in test mode.
TEST Mode: put the meter into test mode.
Advanced Security Configuration: configure Advanced security for the meter,
full meter configuration must also be set to YES.
When configuring users, in most cases you must set Read access to YES. However, you can set up a user without read access; for example, you may want to create a user who can only timesync the meter. In some cases (such as Advanced security configuration access) you must set multiple access options to YES. When you are configuring Advanced security, the software rejects unacceptable or unsafe user configurations.
NOTE
Use only ION Enterprise or ION Setup v1.1 to configure Advanced security. ION Setup has a Setup Assistant that guides you through Advanced security setup.
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Entering an advanced security user name and password
When you attempt to view data or make a change to a meter that has advanced security enabled, you are prompted for a user name and password.
.
1. Enter the valid Advanced security user name.
NOTE
User names are fixed as USER1 through to USER16.
2. Enter the appropriate password and click OK.
Configuring advanced security using ION Setup
If you are using ION Setup software follow the instructions below.
1. Launch ION Setup with Supervisor access.
2. Connect to the meter you want to configure with Advanced security.
3. Once connected, double-click the Setup Assistant in the right-hand column of the Network Viewer.
4. Select the Security heading in the left-hand column of the Setup Assistant. Click the Advanced Setup tab.
5. Click the SOP1 Enable Advanced Security listing. Click Edit.
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6. Select the Enabled setting. You will be prompted with the following warning screen. Click Yes.
Configuring advanced users with ION Setup
1. Click the Advanced Users tab in the Security setup screen.
2. Click the Add User button. ION Setup automatically adds a new user.
3. Select the new user listing and click Edit. The following dialog box appears:
Use the available settings to configure access levels for the new user. Passwords can also be changed from this screen.
4. Click Send to send the changes to the meter.
Configuring advanced security using ION Enterprise
If you are using Designer software follow the instructions below.
1. Launch Designer software with Supervisor access. From the File menu choose Open... and select the meter you want to configure with Advanced security.
2. If the toolbox is not displayed, choose Options from the main menu and select Show Toolbox.
3. If you do not want to allow front panel programming using the Standard security meter password then double-click on the Display Options module and change the Front Panel Programming register to disallow.
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NOTE
If you allow front panel programming when you set up Advanced security, the meter password (used in Standard security) is still active through the front panel. You may need to allow front panel programming if someone installs the meter in the field and needs to make setup modifications. Once the meter is installed, you can disallow front panel programming so that Advanced security user names and passwords must be used to view or change meter information.
4. Double-click on the Meter Security Setup folder.
For each user you want to configure, drag out a Security User module from the Toolbox, and modify the appropriate access level setup registers.
5. Click the Change Password button at the bottom left of the module setup screen to configure a password. The default password is zero (0).
Click OK when you have configured the users.
6. Right-click on the Security Options module.
7. Double-click on any setup register and use the drop-down menu to change the register setting or label.
You must set the ‘Enable Advanced Security’ register to Enabled. Refer to the Security Options module description in the ION software online help for more details.
8. From the File menu choose Send & Save. Advanced security is now enabled on the meter.

Device Security Access for ION Services

Many ION Services need constant access to your network’s ION devices. These services include the ION Log Server, the VIP and Site Server that perform the following type of functions:
Service Function
ION Log Server
VIP
Site Server Broadcasts time signals to the meter.
When Advanced meter security is enabled, these services may not have sufficient access rights to perform their operations. You must specify a user with sufficient access rights for these services.
NOTE
You may want to configure a separate user for accessing services. If you observe trouble with ION software accessing the meter, it is likely that these services either do not have access rights or the original user name and password have changed.
Reads the ION meter Data Recorder or waveform modules and can automatically rearm recorders that are configured as Stop-When-Full
Can be configured to read from a meter or perform control action using Distributed Control.
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Allowing ION Services access to advanced security enabled meters (ION Enterprise)
1. Launch the Management Console and click Devices on the Management Console’s System Setup Pane.
2. Highlight the ION device (or select multiple devices) with Advanced security enabled, right-click and select Security... The following window displays.
3. Select t he user name yo u wa nt fro m the drop dow n menu. Once yo u select a user the Change Password button is active. Click the check box if you want to allow this user to send time synchronization signals to the meter. Click OK.
4. Enter the valid password, re-type the password to confirm and click OK.
Allowing ION Services access to Standard security enabled meters (ION Enterprise)
1. Launch the Management Console and click Devices on the Management Console's System Setup Pane.
2. Highlight the ION device (or select multiple devices) with Standard security
enabled, right-click and select Security....
3. Select Standard Security from the drop down menu. Click the check box if you want to allow this user to send time synchronization signals to the meter. Click OK.
4. Enter the valid meter password for Standard Security, re-type the password to confirm, and click OK.
Allowing ION Services access to advanced security enabled meters (ION Setup)
1. Launch ION Setup and connect to the appropriate meter.
2. Once connected, open the Setup Assistant and select Security from the left-hand column. Make sure Advanced Security is enabled in the Setup Assistant.
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3. Select the user name you want from the available list. Click the Edit button. The following window appears:
4. Click Time Sync Access from the available settings list. If you want to allow this user to send time synchronization signals to the meter, ensure the setting reads Yes. To change the setting, click the Edit button and make the appropriate changes.

Scenarios for Advanced Security - Front Panel Security Enabled

1. Access through the front panel display
With both Advanced Security and Front Panel Security enabled, you can read the metering data on the display. To configure/write to the meter, enter the numeric password. Advanced Security does not add additional security when accessing the meter through the front panel.
2. Access through software talking ION protocol with ION Setup and/or ION Enterprise on ANY comm port (serial, modem, optical and Ethernet)
With Advanced Security enabled and communicating through ION protocol on any communication port, you must enter a username and password in order to read or configure/write the meter. Advanced Security blocks access to the device if you do not know the correct username and password. If you know the username and password, and the username is assigned the proper access, then you can read and configure/write (depending on the assigned user-access rights) data within the meter. Refer to page 61 for details on setting up Advanced Security and how to assign user access rights.
3. Access Through Modbus on ANY comm port (serial, modem, optical and Ethernet)
On ION meters, Modbus implementation consists of two parts:
i. Modbus Data
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Includes the Modbus Slave ION modules.
These modules are configurable as to what data is available and where in
the range of Modbus registers this data is placed.
ii. Modbus Setup
Also referred to as the Modbus Map (see Power Measurement’s
“Modbus Protocol” document.
Uses fixed functionality and register mapping.
From an Advanced Security point of view, however, the Modbus Data and Setup sections operate somewhat differently.
When accessing the Modbus Data Section with Advanced Security Enabled, you:
Can still read from the data section at all times.
Can write to the data section if the Modbus Slave Module is set to "Unsigned
16Bit Input Mode", and the "Modbus Map Access" is set to "Yes".
Cannot write to the data section if "Modbus Map Access" is set to "No".
When accessing the Modbus Setup Section with Advanced Security Enabled, you:
Can read from and write to the data section if "Modbus Map Access" is set to
"Yes".
Cannot read from or write to the data section if "MODBUS Map Access" is set to
"No".
You can write a time sync only if "MODBUS Map Access" and "Allow Broadcast Time syncs" are both set to "Yes", and the ION Clock Module's "Time Sync Source" setup register is set to the appropriate communication port.
Since the Modbus Map Access, the Modbus Slave module, and the Clock module setup registers are only accessible via ION protocol, their settings are protected by the security settings on the ION device.
4. Access through DNP 3.0 on ANY serial, modem or optical port
NOTE
Currently there is no Ethernet support for DNP 3.0 on ION meters.
With Advanced Security enabled and communicating through DNP 3.0 protocol over any serial, modem or optical port, you can read from the default DNP 3.0 Map. If the DNP 3.0 Map is changed to expose control and setup parameters, then you can write to the custom DNP 3.0 Map. Any changes to the DNP 3.0 Map or the Security Options Module can only be changed by using ION Setup or ION Enterprise and the customer must know the proper Advanced Security username and password. Time syncs can be sent to the meter in this mode without having to enter in a username and password.
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5. Access through a standard browser on an Ethernet port via http protocol
If Advanced Security is enabled and the Web Access Read Security setup register in the Security Options Module is set to YES, you must enter in the proper Advanced Security username and password before gaining read access to the device through a standard browser. If you have the proper username and password, the next level of security is the Webserver Configuration Access setting. If the Webserver Configuration Access disabled, you can only read metering data.
If the Web Access Read Security setup register is set to NO, then you will be able to read web pages on the device without having to provide an Advanced Security username and password. However, if you attempt to make configuration changes, you will be prompted for the Advanced Security username and password.
6. Access Through FACTORY protocol on a Telnet connection via Ethernet or HyperTerminal on a serial, modem, or optical port
Advanced Security does not affect the Factory protocol. Therefore, if Front Panel Security is enabled, you will have to enter the password to log into the Factory protocol. If the Front Panel Security is disabled you can log into the Factory protocol without supplying a password.
Once logged in, you can change the following:
1. IP Boot Option - BOOTP or Manual
2. IP Address
3. Subnet Mask
4. Gateway
5. Reset Battery Counters
6. Enable/Disable Front Panel Security
If you wish to change additional configuration settings beyond the items listed above, you must contact Power Measurement.
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ION 8000 Series User Guide Additional Revenue Metering Security

Additional Revenue Metering Security

To meet government regulations and utility security requirements, the revenue meter incorporates additional security systems:
a hardware-locked security system that prevents modification of revenue
quantities after the meter is sealed.
a traditional anti-tamper mechanical seal on the meter base unit.
Hardware Lock Security Option
The hardware-locked security feature is an ordering option for some ION 8000 series meters. This hardware lock is factory set; to make configuration changes to billing parameters on a hardware-locked meter, you must first place the meter in TEST mode. The TEST mode button is located under the anti-tamper sealed outer cover. This button cannot be activated remotely with a Hardware Lock meter.
Press this button to enter TEST Mode
4WY
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TEST MODE
SHIFT
UP
SHIFT DOWN
ALT /
ENTER
DEMAND RESET
The Hardware Lock Option can be combined with Advanced Security and the Front Panel Security to offer the highest level of security. Once the TEST button is activated, all rules above for Advanced and Standard Security still apply. When the TEST Button is not activated, no changes to the locked parameters can be made. Those parameters that are not locked are outside the revenue metering space. However if Advanced Security and Front Panel Security are enabled, the unlocked portion of the meter is secured by the rules for Advanced and Standard Security.
In certain countries the meter is no longer revenue certified if the hardware lock is broken.
Typical values that are protected include:
kWh, kVARh, kVAh delivered, received, del-rec, del+rec.
kW, kVAR, kVA Thermal and Sliding Window demand min and max values.
Digital Outputs controlling the energy pulsing applications.
All Power system settings, including PT and CT ratios.
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Locked Module Listings
For a complete list of locked modules specific to your meter and its firmware, please download the ION Device Templates help file from the Power Measurement website.

Anti-Tamper Sealing Methods

The ION 8000 series meter uses the following anti-tamper sealing methods.
Demand Reset Switch Seal
The Demand Reset switch located on the front panel may be sealed by a wire seal or lock inserted through the side of the switch. This seal does not have to be broken to remove the meter's cover.
Socket Seals
A standard ANSI C12.7 type socket-sealing ring may be in place to hold the meter to the socket. When removing the outer cover, the sealing ring must first be removed. Some socket sealing rings facilitate wire seals.
Outer Cover Seals
The outer cover of the meter is factory sealed to its backplate with a T-type seal. Depending on the installation, this seal may be inaccessible after the meter is installed until you remove the device from the socket.
Socket.
Outer cover.
Demand Reset Switch seal.
Outer cover T-t y pe s e a l .
Socket sealing ring.
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6 Communications

This chapter includes general instructions for connecting and configuring all the communication ports on your meter.
For specific installation steps and meter specifications, consult your ION 8000 Installation Guide.
In this chapter
Communications Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Communications Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
ION 8500/ION 8400 ............................................................................................... 73
Optional Switchboard Breakout Panel ............................................................... 74
ION 8300 ................................................................................................................. 74
IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization .....................................................................75
Communications Accessories .............................................................................. 75
Serial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
RS-232 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
RS-485 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
General Bus Wiring Considerations ...................................................................79
RS-485 Connection Methods to Avoid ............................................................... 79
Communications Break-out Cable ...................................................................... 80
Configuring the Optical Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the front panel ............................................................................................81
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................... 81
Using ION Enterprise ...........................................................................................82
Configuring Ethernet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Using the front panel ............................................................................................83
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................... 84
Using ION Enterprise ...........................................................................................84
Configuring EtherGate Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using the front panel ............................................................................................85
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................... 86
Using ION Enterprise ...........................................................................................87
Internal Modem Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
ModemInit Setup Register ................................................................................... 88
The ModemGate Protocol .................................................................................... 91
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Communications Overview

The following illustration shows all the possible connections to the communications card.
Socket or switchboard meter connections
Optional Ethernet: FL Fiberconnectors.
Optional Ethernet: RJ45 connector. See “Configuring Ethernet Connections” on page 83.
ANSI C12.13 Type II Magnetic Optical Communications Coupler. The optical communications port is located on the front panel. See “Configuring the Optical Port” on page 81.
Optional Modem: RJ11 or RJ31 male connector. See “Internal Modem Connections” on page 88.
Optional communications break-out cable for serial communications. Ordered separately. COM1: RS-232 or RS-485. COM2 or COM4: RS-485, depending on the order option. See “Communications Break-out Cable” on page 80.
Serial COMs and Expanded I/O: Molex Micro-Fit 24 pin male connector. See “Communications Options” on page 73.
Optional IRIG-B GPS Time Synch.
Optional I/O Expander for serial communications (and expanded I/O). Ordered and shipped separately. For more information, see the ION 8000
I/O Expander
Series Serial COMs COM1: RS-232 or RS-485. COM2 or COM4: RS-485, depending on the ordering option.
documentation. Expanded I/O Eight Form A digital inputs. Four Form C digital outputs (mechanical relays). Four Form A digital outputs or four analog outputs.
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Communications Options

ION 8000 Series meters have numerous communication possibilities depending on your ordering preferences. Not all models can have exactly the same communications options. Refer to the Power Measurement website for the latest ordering options and documentation. All communications ports can be used simultaneously.
COM Port Available Connections Standard/Option
1 Selectable RS-232/RS-485 port Standard
RS-232
RS-485
Optical Port
Ethernet
1
Fibre
EtherGate
Internal Modem Modem-Gate
2
3 ANSI 12.13 Type II optical port Standard
4
1
Optional on ION 8400/ION 8500 meters only. ION 8300 meters do not have a COM4 port.
2
Optional on ION 8000 series socket meters only.
High-speed RS-485 port - OR - 33.6 kbps internal modem
Ethernet 10Base-T Fiber 10Base-FL
1
2
Standard
Option
NOTE
Socket meters are available with either Fiber or Ethernet, not both.
In addition to standard communications, these ordering options are available:
ION 8500/ION 8400
COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 Network IRIG-B
Not available if the
internal modem option is present on this port.
Not available if the
internal modem option is present on this port.
– Only available if the internal modem is ordered for COM2. – Not available with Ethernet.
available on all ION 8000 series meters.
Not available if the RS­485 option is present on COM4.
Available with Onboard I/O provided no Outage Dialback is present.
1
Socket only.
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Optional Switchboard Breakout Panel
Connector Type Available Comments
RS-485 Yes Captured wire
RS-232 Yes DB9
RJ31 Modem (option) No
Modem Yes
Ethernet Yes
Fiber No Socket option only
Onboard I/O expansion Yes If meter has optional onboard expansion I/O card
IRIG-B Yes If meter has optional IRIG-B feature
Auxiliary Power Yes If meter includes one of the Auxiliary Power Options
NOTE
COMs on the I/O box are not connected. Use the RS-485 and RS-232 provided on the breakout panel.
RS-232
RS-485
Optical Port
Ethernet
1
Fibre
EtherGate
Internal Modem
Modem­Gate
ION 8300
COM1 COM2 COM3 Network IRIG-B
Not available if Ethernet ordered with internal modem option on COM2 (Ethernet uses COM1)
Not available if Ethernet ordered with internal modem option on COM2 (Ethernet uses COM1)
– Not available if internal modem option on this port – Not available if Ethernet option ordered with selectable RS-232 and RS-485 on COM1 (Ethernet
available on all ION 8000 series meters.
uses COM2)
– Uses COM1 when internal modem option on COM2 – Uses COM2 when selectable RS-232 and RS­485 on COM1
Available with Onboard I/O provided no Outage
Not available if internal modem
Dialback is present.
option on this port
1
Socket only
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NOTE
The ION 8300 meter Ethernet option can share a communications channel with COM1 or COM2, depending on the ordering options. There is no COM4 port.
IRIG-B GPS Time Synchronization
IRIG-B cannot be configured via the meter’s front panel. See the IRIG-B Product Option document for configuration procedures.
Communications Accessories
The following accessories are currently available as separate products:
I/O Expander
The I/O Expander connects with the male Molex connector on the meter to provide I/O capabilities as well as access to standard serial communications ports. Refer to the I/O Expander Installation Guide for complete details about this device.
Communications break-out cable
The communications break-out cable connects with the male Molex connector on the meter. This is a pre-made cable that provides access to the standard serial communications ports on the meter.
Molex extension cables
Depending on your ordering preference, the molex extension cables add either 5 or 15 feet (1.5 or 4.5 meters) to the molex cable on the meter.
Optical probe
The optical probe attaches to the optical port on the front of the meter and allows on-site communications (e.g. with a laptop computer).
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Serial Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide

Serial Connections

If the meter’s COM1 port is selected as RS-232, you can connect this port to a remote modem, which in turn is connected to a PC. You must use a null-modem RS-232 cable to connect the meter to an external modem. One end of the cable must be equipped with a Micro-Fit 3.0 Molex female connector for mating with the Molex male connector on the meter.
You can connect many meters’ COM1 ports; they are selected as RS-485 using an RS-232 to RS-485 converter (such as COM 32 or COM128).
NOTE
You cannot use both RS-232 and RS-485 ports on the meter’s COM1 simultaneously.
Attach the Molex connector from the meter to a break-out cable or the I/O Expander.
PC workstation
local
modem
Telephone
Network
Telephone
Network
remote modem
remote modem
null–modem
RS-232/RS-485
converter
RS-232
meter with external modem
RS-485 chain of meters and external modem
If your meter is part of an ION Enterprise power-monitoring network, you can configure your local and remote modems with ION software. You can also use ION software to schedule regular connection times to collect meter data.
Extension Molex cables with a female Molex connectors are available from your supplier. Maximum overall cable length is 50 feet (15.2 m). Pin assignments for the Molex connector are provided in the ION 8000 Installation Guide that ship with the meter (also available at www.pwrm.com).
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RS-232 Connections

Refer to ION 8000 Installation Guide for the meters’ RS-232 specifications.
Because of the wiring configuration between pins 2 and 3, the meter is considered a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device in all RS-232 connections. In order to communicate directly to a PC you must use a null modem cable or the optional break-out cable to mate the pinouts on the PC with the meter. The maximum cable length is 50 feet (15.2 m).
DB9 Null Modem
Wiring Diagram:
DCE
(computer)
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DTE
(meter)
Communications settings for the RS-232 port are accessible through the front panel Setup menu (see Chapter 2 - “Using the Front Panel”) and with Designer software.
Computer Connections
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50 feet (15.2 m) max
RS-232
RS-485 loop
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External Modem Connections
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Optical isolation voltage is 750 V peak for 10 seconds at 62 Hz. There is optical isolation from all other inputs and outputs except COM1 (RS-485 port).

RS-485 Connections

Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for the RS-485 specifications.
If you have not installed the I/O Expander or the communications break-out cable, a custom cable is required to connect the D+ and D- pins from the male Molex connector to the RS-485 data bus. The I/O Expander box is wired as a DTE device and does require a NULL modem cable/adapter to connect to the serial port.
Optical isolation is from all other inputs and outputs (the COM1, RS-485 port is not isolated from the COM1, RS-232 port). Isolation voltage is 750 V peak for 10 seconds at 60 Hz.
The break-out cable’s twisted pair provide connections for both of the meter’s RS­485 serial communications ports. The first set is for COM1 RS-485 connections. The second set is for either COM2 or COM4 RS-485 communications, depending on the options ordered for your meter.
The second RS-485 twisted pair connection is either COM2 or COM4 or inactive. The following points determine their status, however check the communications LEDs on the side of your meter to see which options are on the meter: If the meter has an optional COM4 port on the meter, then the RS-485 twisted pair is COM4. If the meter has an internal modem (and no COM4), the pair is inactive. Otherwise, the pair is COM2.
NOTE
NOTE
Up to 32 devices can be connected on a single RS-485 bus. Use a good quality shielded twisted pair cable for each RS-485 bus, AWG 22 (0.33 mm
2
) or larger. The overall length of the RS-485 cable connecting all devices cannot exceed 4000 feet (1219 m). The RS-485 bus may be configured in straight-line or loop topologies.
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Straight-Line Topology
Wiring color codes for the Molex cable are provided in the
8000 Installation Guide
ships with the meter and are available at www.pwrm.com.
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SHLD
+
SHLD
+
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SHLD
+
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R
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Termination Resistor
RS-232 to RS-485 Converter
SHLD
SHLD
SHLD
+
+
+
+
SHLD
shield
Loop Topology
SHLD
Termination Block
RS-232 to RS-485 Converter
SHLD
SHLD
+
+
SHLD
SHLD
+
SHLD
+
SHLD
+
+
SHLD
+
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General Bus Wiring Considerations
Devices connected on the bus, including the meter, converter(s) and other instrumentation, must be wired as follows:
Connect the shield of each segment of the cable to ground at one end only.
Isolate cables as much as possible from sources of electrical noise.
Use an intermediate terminal strip to connect each device to the bus. This allows
for easy removal of a device for servicing if necessary.
Install a ¼ Watt termination resistor (RT) between the (+) and (-) terminals of the
device at each end point of a straight-line bus. The resistor should match the nominal impedance of the RS-485 cable (typically 120 ohms – consult the manufacturer’s documentation for the cable’s impedance value).
RS-485 Connection Methods to Avoid
Any device connection that causes a branch in the main RS-485 bus should be avoided. This includes star and tee (T) methods. These wiring methods cause signal reflections that may cause interference. At any connection point on the RS-485 bus, no more than two cables should be connected. This includes connection points on instruments, converters, and terminal strips. Following this guideline ensures that both star and tee connections are avoided.
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Avoid 3-way “Star” connection point
Avoid 3-way “T” connection point
Communications Break-out Cable
Refer to the ION 8000 Installation Guide for the DB9 serial pin assignments for the optional break-out cable female DB9 connector. A communications break-out cable facilitates communications connections by connecting to the Molex male connector on your meter. The cable splits to a standard DB9 female connector and two RS-485 shielded, twisted pairs. Cable length is 152 cm (5 feet).
Molex male from the meter
RS-485 twisted pairs
RS-485 shield
DB9 female connector
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ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring the Optical Port

Configuring the Optical Port

Refer to the ION 8000 Installation Guide for infrared port specifications.
The infrared port available on the ION 8000 Series meters is compatible with standard magnetic optical communications couplers, or optical probes (ANSI C12.13 Type II). Optical probes are available from suppliers as a separate product; contact Power Measurement for a list of suppliers. The original equipment manufacturer’s warranty will apply (see the technical note Optical Probes for more detailed information).
Optical probes can communicate real-time measurements via the ION, Modbus RTU, or DNP 3.0, Factory, or GPS protocols. You can configure the optical port communications settings with the front panel, with ION Setup, or with the Designer component of ION Enterprise.
Using the front panel
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button for a few seconds. The SETUP MENU will
appear.
2. Use the Up or Down arrow buttons to choose COM3 S
3. Press the Alt/Enter button to access COM3 S
ETUP parameters.
ETUP.
4. Configure the COM3 Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol parameters to match your
communications system.
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Press
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8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP
FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
COM3 SETUP
RETURN
PROTOCOL
BAUD RATE
Using ION Setup
1. Run ION Setup and connect to the appropriate meter.
2. Select View > Setup Screens. The Setup Assistant appears in the right-hand side
of the Network Viewer. Double-click the Setup Assistant to open.
3. In the Setup screens, select the communications screen. Click the COM3 tab and configure the Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol parameters to match your communications system.
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Configuring the Optical Port ION 8000 Series User Guide
To enable communications from the infrared port, you must configure the COM3 Communications module. The Protocol, the Baud Rate and Unit ID setup registers must properly match your system. If you have the internal modem option, you must ensure that the Comm Mode setup register is set to select the IrDA port. When creating an ION site, ensure the RtsCts is disabled (set to No) in the COM3 serial site.
Refer to the Management Console section of the online ION Enterprise Help for more details about adding serial sites.
Using ION Enterprise
1. From the Management Console, select (or create) a “direct site” from the management console.
2. Configure the COM3 communications module (refer to the online ION Enterprise help for details). Ensure the Protocol, the baud rate, and Unit ID setup registers must properly match your system.
This is your PC’s (workstation’s) COM port.
If you are using ION software, ensure that RtsCts is disabled for the infrared port's site in Management Console.
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ION 8000 Series User Guide Configuring Ethernet Connections

Configuring Ethernet Connections

This section only applies if your ION 8000 Series meter has the Ethernet option. Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for Ethernet port specifications of the ION 8000 Series meters.
Ethernet
Connections are made via the RJ45 modular jack on the rear of the unit. Use high quality Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP cable (RJ-45 female to RJ-45 male) if you require an extension. This optional Ethernet port is capable of data rates up to 10Mbps, and supports TCP/IP, ION, Telnet, and Modbus/TCP protocols. The Ethernet port is controlled by the ETH1 Communications module.
The EtherGate feature provides communications both to an Ethernet connected device and through that device to a connected serial network (See “Configuring EtherGate Connections” on page 85).
You can configure the Ethernet Communications module to enable Ethernet communications using the front panel, ION Setup or ION Designer software. In each case, you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, SMTP Server and SMTP Connection Timeout to properly match your system.
Using the front panel
1. Select NETWORK SETUP from the ION 8000 Setup menu (hold down the Alt/Enter key for about 3 seconds and scroll down using the softkeys).
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communications system.
kA
kA
kA
Press and Hold
Press
Press
8500 SETUP
COM3 SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
FORMAT SETUP
NETWORK SETUP
RETURN
IP ADDRESS
MASK
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Configuring Ethernet Connections ION 8000 Series User Guide
Using ION Setup
Once you have wired your meter to the Ethernet network and performed basic setup, add the meter to your ION Setup networking using the Setup Assistant.
1. Run ION Setup.
2. In the Setup Assistant, select the “Communications” screen and click the “Ethernet” tab.
3. Configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, SMTP Server and SMTP Connection Timeout setup registers to match your communications system.
Using ION Enterprise
After you have wired your meter to the Ethernet network and performed basic setup, add the meter to your ION Enterprise network using the Management Console. It is not necessary to add an Ethernet site.
To enable communications through the Ethernet port, you must configure the Ethernet (Communications) module. Launch Designer and configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, SMTP Server and SMTP Connection Timeout registers to match your system.
Adding an Ethernet device to your ION Enterprise Network
In the Management Console, the Ethernet Device Options screen appears when you add an Ethernet device (meter). Use this screen to describe your meter Ethernet address and other communications information. Be sure to include:
the server computer that communicates with the Ethernet device
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the Ethernet device TCP/IP address

Configuring EtherGate Connections

The EtherGate protocol is a powerful communications tool that lets you communicate to a meter and through a meter simultaneously. When a meter installed on the Ethernet network has EtherGate enabled, a master device (such as a workstation running ION Enterprise software) can communicate to the meter, and through the meter to a serial network of devices wired to the meter’s COM port. EtherGate is available on serial ports COM1 and COM2 in place of the ION, Modbus Master, Modbus RTU, or DNP 3.00 protocols. The protocol permits the direct transfer of data from up to 62 devices (31 devices per COM port).
Each device in the serial network must have a unique Unit ID and operate at the same baud rate.
Specifying the TCP/IP Port
Ethernet
instructs the ION gateway meter to: 7801—talk through COM1 7802—talk through COM2
Once you have the chain of serial devices installed, use Designer or the meter’s front panel to change the COM1 or COM2 Protocol setting to EtherGate. The transfer of data between protocols is then handled automatically.
Using the front panel
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button for a few seconds to reach the Setup screens.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to scroll to COM1 Setup (or COM2, depending on your meter’s options). Press Alt/Enter to go to the COM1 Setup parameters.
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3. Scroll to Protocol and press Alt/Enter. Change the port’s Protocol setting to EtherGate using the Up or Down arrow buttons.
Ia
2401.1
kA
Press and Hold
2951.3
2291.7
102.1
kA
kA
kA
Press
Press
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP
COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
COM1 SETUP
RETURN
PROTOCOL
BAUD RATE
Press
PROTOCOL
FACTORY
ETHERGATE
MODEMGATE
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NOTE
If you have the optional internal modem then COM2 is not available for EtherGate applications.
Using ION Setup
1. Run ION Setup and connect to the appropriate meter.
2. Select View > Setup Screens and double-click on “Setup Assistant” in the right
side of the Network Viewer.
3. In the Setup screens, select the Communications tab and then select Com1(or COM2, depending on your meter’s options). Click edit and scroll to EtherGate.
Refer to the EtherGate technical note for complete details on configuring your meter for EtherGate.
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Using ION Enterprise
1. To communicate to the devices on the RS-485 loop, you must use ION Enterprise software. Use the Management Console to create a Gateway Site.
2. Once you have created a Gateway Site add each of the devices on the RS-485 loop to it (but not the gateway meter itself).
3. When configuring the Gateway Site, enter the IP address of the meter and the IP Service Port to match the COM port you are using:
7801 = EtherGate IP service port on COM1
7802 = EtherGate IP service port on COM2
The Devices list in the Management Console appears as follows:
The devices that reside on the RS-485 loop connected to the ION 8500.
The ION 8500 appears in the Devices list, because it must be configured as an Ethernet device before you can configure it as an Ethernet Gateway Site.
From the Type heading in the Sites window, you can see the ION 8500 has been configured as an Ethernet Gateway Site.
The Gateway Site - set the IP Service Port 7801 for COM1 or 7802 for COM2. The number following the IP Service Port number is the device’s unique Unit ID.
NOTE
In the above configuration you communicate with the devices in the RS-485 loop must add the meter to an additional Ethernet Site to communicate directly to the meter.
Communicating directly TO the meter:
In order to connect directly over Ethernet, you need only provide the meter’s IP address when prompted by the software.
through
the meter. You
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Internal Modem Connections

This section only applies if your meter has the 33.6 kbps internal modem option. Refer to the ION 8000 Series Installation Guide for internal modem specifications.
Telephone Network
The internal modem is accessed through COM2 and supports all standard modem protocols at transmission rates from 300 bps to 33600 bps (though 300 bps is not recommended) and can be shared by up to 31 devices on an RS-485 chain. It is available with a standard six-pin RJ-11 phone plug, or an eight-pin RJ-31. If you have multiple meters linked on an RS-485 loop, only the first meter requires an internal modem. This setup is referred to as a ModemGate (see “The ModemGate Protocol” on page 91).You can configure the settings of the internal modem with the front panel or with ION software.
To enable communications through the meter’s internal modem, configure the COM2 communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to properly match your system, and setup the initialization string for the internal modem must be using the ModemInit register.
NOTE
When the meter is equipped with the ION Alert module, the modem can initiate calls. Paging is supported through numeric paging and the TAP1 protocol. See the ION Administrator’s Guide for details on managing modem connections, setting up periodic dial-out and configuring remote site event notification.
ModemInit Setup Register
The ModemInit string register defines the initialization string for the internal modem with a maximum of 47 characters. Edit the ModemInit register and enter the desired initialization string. The string is sent to the modem as soon as you download the COM1 module. Note that the string is also sent to the modem whenever the meter is powered up or the baud rate in the COM1 Communications module is changed. Any changes to the Modem Init or Baud Rate setup registers while the modem is online causes the modem to disconnect from the phone line.
CAUTION
Changing the disconnect from the phone line.
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ModemInit
setup register while the internal modem is online causes the modem to
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Modem Initialization Strings
Refer to the Modem AT Commands technical note for a complete list of AT commands for both Conexant and Multi-Tech modems.
NOTE
The technical note also contains instructions on how you can determine your meter’s modem type based on the meter’s serial number.
Adjusting the Modem Initialization String for CTR-21 Compliant modems
The table below shows the strings to add to the end of your modem configuration string setup register for each of three possible problems.
Problem Add to Modem Initialization String
Does not answer (modem does not detect ring tone)
Does not dial (modem does not detect dial tone)
Does not detect busy signal *NC70
*NC70
In order of preference: *NC70, *NC70X0, *NC8 (Italy only)
CAUTION
A Conexant Modem does not support Pulse dialing. The Conexant Modem should be the only device on the telephone line. Attaching devices on the same line may cause one or more of these devices to operate incorrectly.
If your local modem (not the internal modem) is not already set up, configure it with the Remote Modem Configuration Utility according to the instructions in the online help. After the meter is installed and the internal modem is connected to the telephone network, the COM2 module can be configured using the meter’s front panel or ION software. To learn how to connect the internal modem to the telephone network, consult your ION 8000 Installation Guide.
NOTE
The
ION Enterprise Getting Started
managing modem connections, setting up periodic dial-out, and configuring remote site event notification.
Configuring the COM2 module through the front panel
1. Press and hold the Alt/Enter button and scroll to COM2 Setup.
booklet contains details on: commissioning an ION network,
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2. Select COM2 Setup to configure the COM2 communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to your communications system.
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2401.1
2951.3
2291.7
102.1
kA
kA
kA
kA
Press and Hold
Press
Press
8500 SETUP
RETURN
BASIC SETUP
DEMAND SETUP
COM1 SETUP
COM2 SETUP
COM3 SETUP FORMAT SETUP DISPLAY SETUP
SECURITY
Press
COM2 SETUP
RETURN
PROTOCOL
BAUD RATE
Configuring the COM2 module via Designer
Before you can configure the COM2 module in Designer you must add the meter (with the internal modem) and a modem site to your ION Enterprise network.
Adding a meter and a modem site to your ION Enterprise network
In the Management Console, add the meter with the internal modem, and a modem site to your ION Enterprise network. Describe how your remote modem is wired and other communications information on the options screens.
Either before or after adding the Modem Site, you must add a dialout modem to the server computer. The server computer dialout modem communicates to the modem at the modem site. See the ION Enterprise Getting Started guide for more information.
Remote modem telephone number.
To avoid excessive communication errors, the baud rate of the modem site should match the baud rate of the COM2 port of the meter.
On the Modem Site Options screen, be sure to include:
the server computer that will communicate with the remote modem
the remote modem telephone number
Server computer that communicates with the remote modem. Ensure that the server computer dialout modem is configured.
Pick a
local
from the drop-down box.
modem type
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Configuring the COM2 Communications module in Designer
Launch Designer, and configure the COM2 Communications module Baud Rate, Unit ID, and Protocol setup registers to match your communications system.
Configure the initialization string for the internal modem using the ModemInit register. Refer to “ModemInit Setup Register” on page 88.
The ModemGate Protocol
ModemGate is a powerful feature that creates a communications connection between the telephone network and an RS-485 serial network of devices. When
Works tat ion wit h ION Enterprise and modem.
you specify the protocol for a meter’s COM port as M by the meter’s internal modem is automatically transferred to the serial network. ModemGate is available on either the COM1 or COM4 port (optional on some meters); you cannot use the protocol on both ports simultaneously.
Telephone Network
ODEMGATE, all data received
Meter with internal modem on COM2. The serial network is connected to COM1.
Each device on the RS-485 loop, including the gateway meter’s internal modem, must have a unique Unit ID. All serial devices must operate at the same baud rate as the gateway meter.
The baud rate used between connected modems is independent of the internal baud rate used for communication between the meter and its modem.
Wire a serial connection between one or more meters and the meter COM port hosting the ModemGate (COM1 or COM4). You can make ModemGate connections through an RS-232 cable to a single device, or through an RS-485 shielded twisted pair cable to multiple devices. ModemGate connections do not connect a workstation running ION Enterprise (or other master device) to the gateway meter’s COM1 or COM4 port, but rather to the gateway meter’s internal modem port (COM2).
Configuring the meter for ModemGate
1. Install the meter and connect the internal modem.
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2. Use the front panel or ION software to set up the internal modem and the serial communications port (COM1 or COM4) that is the ModemGate. The default for these ports is:
Communications modules Setting Default
Comm Mode RS-485
COM1 (Standard RS-232/485 port)
COM2 (Modem Port)
COM4 (Optional dedicated RS-485 port)
Baud Rate 9600
Unit ID 100
Protocol ION
Baud Rate 9600
Unit ID 101
Protocol ION
Modem Init Strings AT&F
Baud Rate 9600
Unit ID 103
Protocol ION
NOTE
You can enable ModemGate on either COM1 or COM4, not both simultaneously.
3. Set the internal modem COM2 baud rate, Unit ID and protocol. The baud rate must be the same as the port hosting the gateway and all the devices connected to the gateway.
4. Set the protocol of the port hosting the gateway to MODEMGATE (either COM1 or COM4). You must also set the baud rate to the same as the modem baud rate (COM2).
Configuring devices connected to the ModemGate meter
1. Use ION software or the front panel to change and configure settings. Ensure each device connected to the meter has the same baud rate as the meter ModemGate port (either COM1 or COM4).
2. Ensure each device connected on the RS-485 network (including the meter modem) has a unique Unit ID number. Make a record of your changes.
NOTE
In order to configure the dial-in connection the system administrator requires the serial baud rate of the modem site and a record of the Unit ID numbers for every device.
3. Ensure ‘RS-485’ is selected for connections to multiple devices along the same bus.
Adding ModemGate meters to the network
1. Once you have created a Modem Site using the Management Console, add the meter and all devices connected to the ModemGate port.
2. Ensure each meter on the modem Site has a unique Unit ID number (the technician who installed the meter at the remote site should provide you with this information).
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Refer to the ModemGate technical note for complete details on configuring your meter for ModemGate.
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7 Third Party Protocols

This chapter explains how Modbus and DNP 3.0 protocols are implemented on the ION 8000 series meter.
In this chapter
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Communications Protocol Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
The Meter as Modbus Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Using the Modbus RTU Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
The Factory Modbus Slave Configuration .........................................................97
Changing the Modbus Configuration ................................................................ 98
Modbus Slave Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Amp/Freq/Unbal ................................................................................................... 99
Volts .......................................................................................................................100
kW/kVAr/kVA ..................................................................................................... 101
kWh/kVArh .......................................................................................................... 102
PF/THD/Kfactor ................................................................................................... 103
Importing Data using Modbus RTU .................................................................103
Using the Modbus/TCP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Modbus TCP Communications .........................................................................104
The Meter as Modbus Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
The Factory Modbus Master Configuration ....................................................105
Configuring Modbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Using the Front Panel ......................................................................................... 106
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................. 106
Using the DNP 3.0 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
The Factory DNP 3.0 Configuration .................................................................108
Configuring DNP 3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Using the Front Panel ......................................................................................... 109
Using ION Setup ................................................................................................. 109
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Overview

ION 8000 series meters support DNP 3.0, Modbus RTU and Modbus/TCP protocols.
While your meter is factory configured to send data (acting as Modbus Slave), it is not ready to receive data as a Modbus Master until you set up the necessary framework. The meter is also pre-configured to send DNP 3.0 data to a DNP Master.
NOTE
Changing the default factory third-party protocol frameworks (or creating new frameworks to enable receive functionality) is an advanced procedure. Refer to the DNP modules and Modbus modules descriptions in the and
Modbus and ION Technology
ION Reference
Most Modbus and DNP modules on the meter are factory pre-set and only require basic configuration, such as communications setup.
, as well as the technical notes
before proceeding.
Multiport DNP 3.0 and ION Technology,
NOTE
Changing these modules from their factory configuration is an advanced setup procedure that requires an understanding of the protocol, as well as an understanding of the meter’s internal operation. For more information on your meter and these protocols see the
ION 8000 Series DNP 3.0 Device Profile
.

Communications Protocol Configuration

In order to use the factory Modbus or DNP configuration, you must first assign the communications channel you want to use. By default, all communications ports are configured to use the ION protocol. Choose the 3rd-party protocol you want from the list of available protocols in the Communications module’s Protocol setup register. See the Communications chapter for instructions.
NOTE
Modbus RTU is available on each of the meter’s communications ports, and multiple ports can communicate using Modbus simultaneously. Up to three ports can use the DNP 3.00 protocol at any one time.
Common Modbus Registers
document and the
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The Meter as Modbus Slave

Your meter can act as a Modbus Slave, using both the Modbus RTU and Modbus/ TCP protocols.

Using the Modbus RTU Protocol

The ION 8000 series meter can act as a Modbus Slave device, making any real-time data available through the Modicon Modbus RTU protocol. Modbus Master devices connected to the meter can access (read) this data or write data to your meter’s ION registers, making device configuration changes and initiating control actions.
The Factory Modbus Slave Configuration
The meter makes data available to Modbus Master devices using pre-configured Modbus Slave modules. These modules are linked to other modules in the meter that provide the energy, power and demand data. Once a communications channel is configured to use Modbus RTU protocol, the data is available to Modbus Master devices.
NOTE
Connect to IP Service Port 7701 for Modbus RTU communications over Ethernet. The Modbus Unit ID of the meter over Ethernet is 100.
Set the COM port to the Modbus RTU protocol
Communications Port
Power Meter
ION meter
Vln a
Module
Measured data is linked to the Modbus module’s input.
Modbus Slave
Module
Modbus Slave module outputs data in Modbus format
As the data available through the Modbus Slave modules is in a specific format, knowledge of the Modbus protocol and an understanding of the settings used in the meter are required to interpret the data provided.
40011
Data is available to Modbus master devices
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Changing the Modbus Configuration
If the factory Modbus configuration does not suit your needs, the existing Modbus Slave modules can be relinked to other parameters that you want to access through Modbus.
If your Modbus Master device requires data in a format different than that provided by the factory Modbus configuration, you can edit the setup registers in the Modbus Slave modules. These setup registers specify the Modbus format, scaling and base address settings. Refer to the ION Reference for complete details on the Modbus Slave module.

Modbus Slave Modules

The ION 8000 Series meter has ten Modbus slave modules. Modules 1 - 5 are part of the original modbus mapping and are preserved for backward compatibility. If you are using the new Modbus mapping (modules 6 - 10), you can delete modules 1 - 5.
Modbus Slave Module
#
(original mapping)
1 Volts/Amps/Freq 6 Amp/freq/unbal
2Power/PF 7Volts
3 Min/Max/Demand 8 kW/kVAr/kVA
4 Energy/THD 9 kWh/kVArh
5 Flicker Count 10 PF/THD/Kfactor
Modbus Slave Module
#
(new mapping)
The settings for your Modbus Slave modules follow.
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