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Introduction
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Product Description
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Certificate of Calibration
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..7Warranty
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Meter Anatomy
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Safety Summary and Specifications
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Sommaire des inf ormations de séc
urité
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MD-BMS and MD
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BMED Technical Specifications
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Maintenance
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Prepping for Installation
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Where to Obtain ViewPoint Software
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Installing the ViewP oint Software
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Connecting a Communication Cable
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Connecting and Communicating using a USB Connection
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Connecting and Communicating Using an Ethernet (T CP/IP) Connection (MD
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BMED
Communications LEDs
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Version Control
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Meter Setup
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Entering Wiring I nformation for an Element
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Selecting a Scalar
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Comms Setup (Communications Setup)
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RS-485 Settings
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BACnet Device Settings
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Ethernet Settings
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Connecting the Port s
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Establishing Comm
unication Protocol
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Switching Between BACnet and Modbus Mode
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Installation
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Mounting the MD
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BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meters
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Wiring Connections on t he MD
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BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meters
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Completing the Installation
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Using the Digital Pulse O utput Port Functio
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Modbus Output Port Regist ers
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BACnet Output Port Objects
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Wiring CTs
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Completi
ng the Wiring Connections
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485, Voltage Leads and CTs
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Connecting Split
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Core Mil
livolt CTs to a Load
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Connecting Rogowski Coil CTs to a Load
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CT Wire Lead Polarity
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Connecting the Voltage
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MD-BMS or MD
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BMED Single
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Phase Conne
ctions
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MD-BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meters Wiring Diagrams
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Checking Phases
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Verifying the MD
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BM and MD
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BMS Power Meter Setup Using the LEDs
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Verifying Installation with ViewPoint Software
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Real
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Time Values
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Read/Write Registers
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Read/Set Objects
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Appendices
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Appendix A
-MD-
BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meters BACnet Analog Value Objects
.....65Configuration Objects (10020
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Pulse Output/Input Objects
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Device Status Objects
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Positive Power/Energy Accumulator Objects
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Negative Power/Ener gy Accumulator Object s
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Appendix B
-MD-
BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meters Modbus Absolute/Net Value
Protocol Commands
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Appendix C
-Connecting Multiple MD Power Meters to an RS
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485 Network
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Communication Prot ocol
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Daisy Chain Layout for RS
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485 Network
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Networking Using the BACnet MS/TP/Modbus RTU Protocol
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Installing Firm ware Updates for the MD
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BMS and MD
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BMED Power Meter
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Downloading and Installing Firmware
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Verifying Installation with ViewPoint Software
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Appendix E
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Modbus VERIS H8035/H8036 Emulation
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Appendix F
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Decimal to Hexad
ecimal Conversion Table
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Appendix G
-MD-
BMED with Visual Display
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Appendix H
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Communication Issues
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Appendix I
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Core Measurement Parameters: Voltage, Current, and Frequency
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Appendix J
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Core Measurement Parameters: Power Factor
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Appendix K
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Core Measurement Parameters
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Power
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Appendix L
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Cor
e Measurement Parameters
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Energy
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Frequently Ask ed Questions
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FAQs
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Glossary
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Product Description
Introduction
Product Description
MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters monitor the voltage, current, power, power
factor, energy, and many other electrical paramet ers on single- and three-phase
electrical systems. Each MD-BMS and MD-BMED meter uses dir ect connections to
each phase of the voltage, and uses current transform ers t o monitor each phase of the
current. Information on energy use, demand, power factor, line frequency, and more
are derived from the voltage and current input s.
The communicat ions interface to the meters is an RS-485 serial or E thernet connection
that uses the BACnet Master Slave Token Passing ( MS/TP) protocol (default) or
Modbus protocol (user-selectable) for sending commands and retrieving data. A
separate remote terminal unit (RTU), Data Logger, or Building Management and
Control System is usually connected to the MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters to provide
data recording and trend logging plus a human interface or display.
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters are light-weight and compact enough to mount
within an electrical panel. They are used for long-term monitoring of elect rical systems.
Up to 100 MD-BMS and MD-BMED serial meters can be connected to a single BACnet
MS/TP network for monit oring and recording power usage at multiple locations within a
single site. Up t o 150 serial meters can be connected to a Modbus RTU network. The
total number of Ethernet units that can be connect ed is equal to the number of
available IP addresses. The actual number of device connections may be less,
depending on network bandwidt h considerations.
There is a configurable digital pulse output port on the MD-BMS and MD-BMED that
can be used to output kWh, kVARh, or kVAh pulses to external devices, or to toggle on
and off to control a remote device or relay.
The MD-BMED Power Meter includes a backlit visual display that cycles through meter
information and real-time values of Volts, Amps, KW, KVA, Power Factor, kWh, and so
on. See
Appendix H
Introduction
.
Table 1: Product Number s.
Part Nu mb erPower Meter Kit D escription
MD-BMS Power Meter Bundled Kits, Standard
MD-BMS-3-CTSC-100AMeter with three 100A, spl it-core current transformers with 1" windows
MD-BMS-3-CTSC-200AMeter with three 200A, spl it-core current transformers with 1" windows
MD-BMS-3-CTSC-400AMeter with three 400A, split-core current transformers with 1.25" windows
MD-BMS-3-CTSC-600AMeter with three 600A, spl it-core current transformers with 2" windows
MD-BMS-3-RC-16Meter with three 4000A, 16” Rogowski Coi l CTs, wit h 5" diameter windows
MD-BMS-3-RC-36Meter with three 4000A, 36” Rogowski Coi l CTs wit h 10” diam eter wi ndows
MD-BMED Power Meter, with Ethernet an d Display, Bundled Kits, Standard
MD-BMED-3-CTSC-1 00Meter wit h display and Ethern et, and three 100A, split-core current transformers with 1" windows
MD- BMED-3-CTSC-200Meter wit h display and Ethern et, and three 200A, split-core current transformers with 1" windows
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MD-BMED Power Meter, with Ethernet an d Display, Bundled Kits, Standard
MD- BMED-3-CTSC-400Meter with display and Ethe rnet, and three 400A, split-c ore current trans formers with 1.25" w indows
MD- BMED-3-CTSC-600Meter wit h display and Ethern et, and three 600A, split-core current transformers with 2" windows
MD- BMED-3-RC-16Meter with display and Ethernet, and three 4000A, 16 ” Rogows ki Coil CTs w ith 5” di ameter windows
MD- BMED-3-RC-36Meter with display and Ethernet, and three 4000A, 36 ” Rogows ki Coil CTs w ith 10” d iameter windows
MD-BMS Power Meter Bundled Kits; Revenue Grade
MD-BMS-3-RGCT-50AMeter with three 50 A, split-c ore current transformers with 0.5” windows
MD-BMS-3-RGCT-100AMeter with three 100A, split-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
MD-BMS-3-RCGT-200AMeter with three 200A, split-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
MD-BMS-3-RGCT-400AMeter with three 400A, split-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
MD-BMED Power Meter Bundled Kits; Revenue Grade with Display and Ethernet
MD-BMED-3-RGCT-50Meter, display and Ethernet, three 50A, split-core current transformers with 0.5” windows
MD-BMED-3-RGCT-100Meter, display and Ethernet, three 100A, spl it-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
MD-BMED-3-RGCT-200Meter, display and Ethernet, three 200A, spl it-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
MD-BMED-3-RGCT-400Meter, display and Ethernet, three 400A, spl it-core current transformers with 1.25” windows
Individual MD Series Power Metering Devices (Individually orderable, not in a kit).
Part Nu mb erDesc ription
MD Power Meters ONLY, no CTs included (field configure to selected CTs onsite)
MD-BMSPower Meter Only, BACnet-Modbus
MD-BMEDPower Meter Only, BACnet-Modbus with Display and Ethernet
Curre nt Transformers (CTs), Split Core Models, Quantity 1
SCT-HSC-0050-U50-Amp MINI hinged CT with 0.4“ window
SCT-HMC-0100-U100-Amp, MIDI Hinged CT wi th 1“ window (used in MD-BM*-3-CTSC-100* meter kits)
SCT-HMC-0200-U200-Amp, MINI Hinged CT wi th 1“ window (used in MD-BM*-3-CTSC-200* meter kits)
SCT-SCS-0050-U50-Amp, Small Split Core CT with 0.75“ window
SCT-SCS-0100-U100-Amp, Small Split Core CT with 0.75“ window
SCT-SCM-0100-U100-Amp, Medium Split Cor e CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-SCM-0200-U200-Amp, Medium Split Cor e CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-SCM-0400-U400-Amp, Medium Split Core CT with 1.25“ window (used in MD-BM*-3-CTSC-400* meter kits
SCT-SCM-0600-U600-Amp, Medium Split Cor e CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-SCL-0600-U600-Amp, Large Split Core CT with 2“ window (used in MD-BM*-3-CTSC-600* meter kits)
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Curre nt Transformers (CTs), Split Core Models, Quantity 1
SCT-SCL-1000-U1000-Amp, Lar ge Split Core CT w ith 2“ window
Current Transformers (CTs), Rogowski Coil Models, Quantity 1
SCT-R16-A4-U4000-Amp, Rogowski Coil, 16“ wit 4.5“ window (us ed in MD-BM*-3R C-16 meter kits)
SCT-R24-A4-U4000-Amp, Rogowski Coil, 24“ with 7“ window
SCT-R36-A4-U4000 Amp, Rogowski Coil, 36“ with 10.8“ window (used in MD-BM*-3-RC-36 meter kits)
Current Transformers (CTs), Revenue Grade Split Core Models, Quantity 1
SCT-SRS-005-U5-Amp, Revenue Grade, Small Split Core CT with 0.4“ window
SCT-SRS-050-U50-Amp, Revenue Grade, Small Split Core CT wit 0.4“ window
SCT-SRL-100-U100-Amp, Revenue Grade, Large Split Core CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-SRL-200-U200-Amp, Revenue Grade, Large Split Core CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-SRL-400-U400-Amp, Revenue Grade, Large Split Core CT with 1.25“ window
SCT-RGT12-0020-U20-Amp, Revenue Grade, Toroidal Solid Core CT with 0.5“ window
SCT-RGT123-0050-U50-Amp, Revenue Grade, Toroidal Solid Core CT with 0.5“ window
SCT-RGT12-0100-U100-Amp, Revenue Grade, Toroidal Solid Core CT with 0.5“ window
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Certificate of Calibration
Certificate of Calibration
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power M eters include documents such as the Certificate
of Calibration (COC) that has information about the meter, and is valuable for tech
support. Save these documents in a safe place when not in use.
Warranty
Siemens has reset the five-year warranty date start to October 1, 2016, which will
provide extended warranty coverage to cur rently installed MD Power Meters thr ough
September 30, 2021, for all units prior to Rev . G. Rev. G units. Newer units will carry
the standard warranty.
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Meter Anatomy
This meter may c ontain life threatening voltages.
Introduction
Safety Summary and Specifications
This general safet y information must be used by both the Logger operator and
servicing personnel. Siemens Industry, Inc. assumes no liability for user’s f ailure to
comply with these s afet y guidelines.
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters are Over-Voltage Category III devices.
Use approved rubber gloves wit h mechanical protection and goggles when operating
these devices.
Conforms to UL Std 61010-1
and IEC61010-2-030
Certified to CSA Std C2 2.2 No. 61010 -1
Symbols on Equipment
WARNING
Qualified personnel must disconnect all high voltage wiring before using or servicing
the meter.
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Denotes caut ion.
Shock Hazard
(gloves and protect ive clothing) as required for the voltages being monitored.
Do not exceed 600 Volts
DEN
OTES HIGH VOLTAGE.
MD-BMS, MD
-
BMED hazardous voltages e
xist.
CAUTION
Equipment damage or loss of data may occur if you do not follow a procedure as
specified. Using t his device in a manner for which it is not intended may impair its
means of protection.
WARNING
Follow these steps in sequence when connecting the MD BMS and MD-BMED Power
Meters to prevent a shock hazard:
● De-energize the circuit to be monitored.
● Connect the Curr ent Trans formers to the phases being monitored.
● Connect the volt age leads to the different phases. Use proper safety equipment
WARNING
This meter is equipped t o monitor loads up to 600V. Exceeding this voltage will cause
damage to the meter and danger to the user. Always use a Pot ential Transformer
(PT) for loads in excess of 600V. The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters are 600
Volt Over Voltage Category III devices.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. LIFE THREATENING VOLTAGES MAY BE
PRESENT. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
As with any high voltage electrical system, it is imperat ive that proper personal
protective equipment be worn before inspecting or servicing electrical equipment .
Before inspecting or servicing installed power m et ers, read and follow the Medium
Risk, NFPA Category 2 PPE requirements (see
PPE
Selection Tables).
NFPA 70E, Section 9.1, NFPA 70E
WARNING
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not open the enclosure.
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Safety Summary and Specifications
Sensor Limitations
NOTE:
PS Pulse output
WARNING
Use only shunted Current Transformers (CTs) .
Do not use other CTs. Only use shunt ed CTs with a 333 mV maximum output.
Serious shock hazard and logger damage can occur if unshunted CTs are used. The
UL listing covers the use of the following Siemens CTs that are UL Recognized and
have been evaluated to I EC 61010-1: SCT-HSC-0050-U (50A Mini), SCT-HMC-0100U (100A Midi), SCT-HMC-0200-U (200A Midi),
SCT-RXX-A4-U (Rogowski Coil), SCT-SRS-xxx, SCT-SRL-xxx, and SCT-RGT12-xxx.
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation (I EC 536 Class II).
CAUTION
30V maximum open voltage, 5 mA maximum current.
FCC COMPLIANCE
These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, purs uant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed t o
provide reasonable protection against harmful int erference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses , and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac cordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communicat ions.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at user’s own
expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this devic e must accept any interference rec eived,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Sommaire des informations de sécurité
Ces informations de sécurité sont destinées à être utilisées à la fois par l'opérat eur de
l'enregistreur et le personnel de service. Siemens Industry, Inc. n'assume aucune
responsabilité en cas non-respect des directives en matière de sécurit é par l’utilisateur.
The MD Power Meter est un appareil protégé contre les surt ensions de catégorie III.
Conforme à UL Std 61010-1
IEC 6106-2-030
Certifié CSA Std C22.2 No. 61010-1
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ecifications
Signifie prudence.
Indique une haute t ension.
Ce compteur peut contenir des tensions pouv
ant mettre en danger la vie des
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil à des fins autres que celles indiquées.
Risque d’électrocution
Ne pas dépasser 600 V.
Symboles sur l’appareil
CAUTION
Le dommage d'équipement ou la pert e de données peuvent se produire si vous ne
suivez pas de procédure comme spécifié.
WARNING
Risque de choc électrique. Des tensions mettant en danger la vie des personnes
peuvent être présentes. Personnel qualifié uniquement.
CAUTION
personnes.
Un personnel doit débrancher les câbles de haute tension avant d’utiliser ou de
dépanner le compteur.
WARNING
Tout autre utilisat ion peut annuler ses moyens de protect ion.
WARNING
Pour raccorder un M D Model Power Meter à une prise de courant alternat if, suivez
cette séquence pour em pêcher tout risque l’électrocution.
● Mettez hors tension le cir cuit à surveiller.
● Connect ez le transformateur de cour ant aux phases à surveiller.
● Connect ez les fils de tension aux différent es phases. Utiliser des équipement s de
protection (gant s et des vêtements de protection) nécessaires pour les tensions
surveillées.
WARNING
Ce compteur peut contrôler des charges jusqu'à 600 V. Le dépassement de cette
tension peut endommager le c ompteur et mettre l'utilisateur en danger . Veuillez
toujours utiliser un transformateur de tension pour des charges supérieures à 600 V.
Le MD Power Meter est un appareil à 600 V avec protection contre les surtens ions de
catégorie III.
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INDIQUE HAUTE TENSION.
MD-BMS, MD
-
BMED tension dangereuse exist ent.
Limites du détect eur
Équipement protégé par double is olation (IEC 536 Classe II)
Impulsion de sortie PS
DANGER
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. HAUTES TENSIONS PEUVENT ÊTRE
PRÉSENTES QUI METTENT LA VIE EN DANGER. PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ
UNIQUEMENT.
Comme avec tout sy stème électrique haute tension, il est impératif que le personnel
porte des protections adéquates avant d'inspect er ou de dépanner des équipements
électriques. Av ant d'inspecter ou de dépanner les wattmèt res, veuillez lire et suivre
les exigences de la norme NFPA Catégorie 2 PPE, risque moyen (voir les tables de
sélection NFPA 70E, Section 9.1, NFPA 70E PPE).
DANGER
Il n’y a acune pièce réparaable par l’utilisateur n’ouvrez pas le boîtier.
WARNING
N’utilisez que des trans formateurs de tension shunt és.
Ne pas utiliser d’autres transformateurs de tension. N’utilisez que des
transformateurs de tension shuntés d’une puissanc e maximale 333 mV. De sérieux
risques d’électrocution et des dommages à l'enregistreur peuvent se produire si des
transformateurs de tensions non shunt és sont utilisés. La certification UL couvre
l’utilisation des t ransformateurs de tension de Siemens agréés UL et évalués sous
IEC 61010-1 suivants :
Mounting RailCompatible with a TS35/7 DIN Ra il Channel
Digital DisplayAn optional 2 × 16 character display which auto-cycles between
1/8 Load unit
Modbus RTU protocol.
The MD-BMED Mod el adds Ethernet with BACnet IP or Modbus TCP.
Mechanical
Accessories
informational screens every 2-3 seconds, with real-time values updated
every second.
ViewPoint Minimum System Requirements
Operating SystemWindows® 7(32 or 64 bit), Win dows® 8 Pr o, Vista (32 or 64 bit), XP,
Windows® 10 (32 or 64 bit).
Communications PortOne USB port and Type AB cable
Hard Drive50 MB minimum avai lable
Process orPentium Class 1 GHz or more recommended
Safety
Regulatory AgenciesUL Listed to UL Standard 61010-1
● IEC 61010-2-030
● cUL certified to CAN/CSA Standard
● C22.2 No. 61010-1
● Certified to CSA Std. C22. 2, No. 61010-1
FCC Part 15, Class B
RCM (formerly C-Tick)
RoHS Compliant
WEEE Compliant
BACnet Testing Labs certified smart sensor (B-SS) device
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Maintenance
Do not use cleaning agents of any kind (including water
) on the MD
-
BMS or MD
-
Maintenance
There is no requir ed maintenance with the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Met ers
CAUTION
BMED Power Meters.
Only accessories specified in Siemens product lit erature or price sheets are approved
for use with MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meters.
If the logger appears dam aged or defective:
1. Disconnect all power and s ensors.
2. Contact Technical Support for assistance.
Siemens Industry, Inc.
1000 Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
800-877-7545 (Dial 2)
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Where to Obtai
n ViewPoint Software
Prepping for Installation
The Siemens MD
-
BMS and MD
-
BMED metering kits are provided with a meter and
NOTE:
three current tr ansformers with the met er factory-configured for t he ordered CTs. No
additional setup in the f ield should be required when using the MD- BMS and MDBMED metering kits. If the meters and current transformers are ordered individually,
field configuration is required.
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Metering Kits are ordered with specific CTs and
communication opt ions defined. These kits enable the meters to be factory-configured
to these order options, reducing the need to configure the meters using the ViewPoint
service soft ware. The following ViewPoint guidelines are provided to support t he
unusual case where the meter application parameters must be changed.
Communication configuration must be set up in the ViewPoint software even if you use
a separate logger to record data. The more tasks completed before installat ion means
less time in the field.
These determinations figure into how you set up the MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters
for operation:
● BACnet (default) versus Modbus
Set the network address switches on the meter to either Modbus or BACnet.
● RS-485 (default) versus Ethernet
The type of connection is part of the configuration set up in the ViewPoint software.
● Laptop/ personal computer for setup verification through the USB using ViewPoint
service soft ware.
This is a convenient met hod for setup before going in the field, and once in the
field, to easily read real-time values.
Prepping for Installation
Installation of the ViewPoint software and a communication cable should be
completed and tested with a meter prior to the field installation. A USB-type AB cable
can be used when configuring the meter in this manner.
Where to Obtain ViewPoint Software
A flash drive, with ViewPoint software, accompanies most orders. This soft ware can be
downloaded for use with the Siemens MD Series Power Met ers. The download site is:
http://www. dentinstruments.com/Siemens
The link for the ViewPoint software download is located at the bottom of the page.
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Installing the ViewPoint Software
NOTE:
NOTE:
Installing the ViewPoint Software
The ViewPoint software is designed to let you easily configure the MD-BMS and MDBMED power meters for different current transformers, check readings, and verify
correct setup. All of Siemens MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters use ViewPoint software
to communicate with the meters; it must be installed on any computer talking to the
MD-BMS and MD-BME D meters. ViewPoint is compatible with Windows® 7 (32- or 64
bit), Windows® 8 Pro, Vista (32- or 64-bit), or XP.
The ViewPoint software may be installed on multiple computers. To obtain free
ViewPoint software, download from the following site:
Web Link: www.dent instruments.com/siem ens
User Name: siemens
Password: mdpowermeter
Locate the ViewPointInstaller.exe progr am. Start the installer by double-clicking
ViewPointI nstaller.exe.
When ViewPoint st arts up, the Communication screen displays. This is where the
software networking parameters are entered t o match the MD-B MS and MD-BMED
networking configuration (meter type, COM port, baud rate, base address, and so on).
ViewPoint remembers your last connection and displays those previous select ions
when opening the software onc e again.
ViewPoint soft ware serves several functions, such as: setting up a meter, getting realtime values, and read/write registers and objects. But, for the purpose of prepping for
field installation, only three are important to the process: Communications, Meter
Setup, and Comms Setup. The other functions are described later in this document.
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MD-BMS and MD
-
BMED meters are ordered from Siemens based on the type of
NOTE:
There are various ways to communicate with an MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter; and
your choice will determine what type of cabling system to use. To set up the meter,
communication can be established with a USB cable, an RS-485 adapter, or an
Ethernet cable (MD-BMED only). Once in the field, communication between an MDBMS or MD-BMED meter and a logger is established with an RS-485 or an Ethernet
connection. An RS -485 connection is limited in speed, while an Et hernet connection is
much faster.
desired communication connection.
Connecting and Communicating using a USB
Connection
The preferred method of communicating with the MD series power m eters is through a
computer to USB connec tion on the power meter. A type "AB" USB cable m ay be used
between a personal comput er and an MD Series Power Meter, and is the pr eferred
method for sett ing up an MD Series Power Meter with BACnet (default) or Modbus
protocols. T he USB cable will als o power the meter when connected to a personal
computer. When using a US B cable with a personal computer, each USB port on the
computer generates a unique Comm port in the ViewPoint software, such as Com3 or
Com4.
Prepping for Installation
A USB driver is installed when you ins tall the ViewPoint soft ware.
Figure 1: USB Type AB Cable.
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If an RS
-
485 Adapter is u
sed instead of a USB, an RS
-
485 Driver must be installed
ViewPoint can read information through a USB, an RS-485 isolated COM port, or an
Ethernet connection (MD-BMED only). When the RS-485 connection is selected, a
base address is required ( the base address is the rot ary switch settings). Address
switches are ignor ed by both USB and Ethernet. When the Ethernet connection is
selected, an IP address is required. The screen display changes based on your
connection selection.
The USB connector on the MD-BMS or MD-BMED power meters can be used to power
the unit when configuring it using ViewPoint and either BACnet or Modbus protocols.
Secondary Option: Communicating with MD Series Meters
using and RS-485 Adapter
If connecting with a USB cable is not practical, an RS-485 to USB adapter connec ted
to your computer may be used for communicating wit h your MD-BMS or MD-BMED
Power Meter. First, install the driver on the com puter, and then complete the
connection between the meter and the computer by plugging the RS 485 connector
into the meter.
on your computer and power applied to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter befor e the
software will function properly.
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Installing the RS-485 Adapter to a Computer
If ViewPoint was installed first, it m be restarted following an RS- 485 Driver
installation. I f an RS-485 port does not appear in the drop–down list, the RS-485 was
not installed correc tly.
1. Insert one end of a USB cable into the RS-485 adapter and the other end into a
USB port on the computer.
2. Insert the CD that came with the RS-485 adapter into your computer.
3. The Found New Hardware Wizard window displays.
4. Select Install the software automatically and click Next.
5. Click Finish when the installation is complete.
6. Remove the CD from y our computer.
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Connecting the Adapter to the Meter
To complete the connec tion between the MD Model Power Met er and the computer,
the three wires coming from the RS-485 adapter are plugged into the meter.
● I nsert each whit e f errule into the appropriate slots on the connector:
● The red wire inserts in (+)
● The black wire to (-)
● The green wire in GND
Figure 2: RS_485-Adapter
● Verify that the DIP switches on t he back of the RS-485 Adapter are set to RS-485,
Echo Off, 2 Wire, 2 Wire as shown below bef ore plugging into the adapter into the
MD-BMS and MD-BMED.
Figure 3: DIP Switches on Back of RS-485 Adapter
The adapter is ready to be connected to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter.
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NOTE 1:
Figure 4: RS-485 Connector on MD-BMED Power Meter (RS-485 Connector at Left).
The USB is always active on the MD Series meters (and the protocol is Modbus over
the USB virtual communications port).
NOTE 2:
If ViewPoint was installed first, it must be restarted following an RS-485 Driver
installation. I f an RS-485 port does not appear in the drop-down list, the RS-485 was
not installed correc tly.
1. Select USB/RS-485 (MSTP) as your communication type.
2. Select PS/3037.
3. When connecting with an RS-485, enter a base address that matches the switches
on the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter. A USB connection ignores address s witches.
See
Setting the Network Address Switches
.
4. When connecting with an RS-485, select BACnet (default) or Modbus as your
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NOTE:
meter is configured f or Modbus or BACnet mode, the MD series met er will
communicate over the Modbus protocol.
5. Select the PC COM Port from the drop-down list. For a USB connection, select
COMxx USB in the field, wherexx is the port number. For an RS-485 connection
using an RS-485 adapter, select COMxx RS-485 Isolated Port (COMxx), where
xx
is the COM port number.
Default settings are used for the two remaining f ields: Data Bits is 8N1 and the Baud
Rate is 9600. When BACnet is selected as your protocol, an additional read-only field
displays the BACnet Device ID.
Setting the Network Address Switches
There are two rotary network address switches on a serial MD-BMS and MD-BMED
Power Meter, labeled MSB and LSB. These two switches are used to select the
BACnet/Modbus address the client uses to communicate with the MD-BMS and MDBMED Power Meters.
The rotary switches are 16-position, hexadecimal swit ches. The default factory setting
is hex 01. The address is a hexadecimal (hex) value, represented by the digits 0
through 9, and lett ers A through F. For example, a network address of 100 in decimal
is converted to 64 hexadecimal and set on the MD-BMS and MD-B MED by:
● MSB switch—select 6
● LSB switch—select 4
In some cases, the hex value m ay need to be converted to decimal when entered into
the RTU or data logger. See Appendix G for a hexadecimal conversion table.
The BACnet MS/TP MAC and Modbus address is a decimal value, represented by
three digits: 000 through 009, 010 through 090, and 100 t hrough 999.
BACnet MS/TP masters only support addresses 001 through 127.
Table 2: BACnet Hexadecim al Address Availability.
Hexadecimal
Address
00Reserved for resett ing the MD-BMS and MD-B MED to Modbus mode with 9 600
baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit and no parity.
01-7FAvailable (01/001 is the factory default setting).
80-FEReserved for BACnet slave devices.
FFThe rotary switches can be used to configure the communication protocol to BACnet
or Modbus as well as changing the baud rate if unsure of the current settings (MD
SERIES METERS only).
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NOTE:
Table 3: Modbus Hexadecimal Address Availability.
Hexadecimal
Address
00Reserved for r esetting the MD-BMS and MD-BMED to Modbus mode with 9600
baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit and no parity.
01-F7Available for Modbus slave devices.
FFReserved for network wide broadcast.
Modbus Address Availability.
Communication Error
If ViewPoint cannot communicate with the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter, the
Status window display s the following message in the Stat us field:
Unable to establish connection with meter, please check settings
and try again.
Try the following to resolve the communication error on a serial MD-BMS or MD-BMED
Power Meter:
● No RS-485 option available in the PC COM Port drop- down list – Either the meter
is not properly connected, or the required software driver is not installed.
● Modbus Base Addr ess Switch does not match the selected hex switch sett ings on
the MD-BMS and MD-BMED – Change the switch settings.
● The selected Baud Rate does not match t he MD-BMS and MD-BMED baud rat e –
Change the baud rate.
For more information, see
Appendix I Troubleshooting Communication Issues
.
Connecting and Communic ating Using an Ethernet
(TCP/IP) Connection (MD-BMED Only)
Connect one end of t he Ethernet cable into the MD-BMED Power Meter, and the other
end into your computer or network. To begin communicating using an Ethernet cable,
you must first set it up within the ViewPoint software that came with the meter. See
Ethernet (TCP/IP) Connection
The Ethernet cable must also be rated for 600V capability when wired to a power
meter inside an industrial control cabinet or electrical panel.
It is recommended to use Belden® DataTuff® TC Cat 5e cord sets with UL 1277
Listed, Type TC 600V Industrial Ethernet Cable. See
The meter will require power to communicate over Et hernet. Power can be supplied by
connecting the USB or volt age lines L1 and L2.
in the
Communicating with a MD-BMED Meter section
Belden Product Bulletin PB372
.
.
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NOTE:
Keep in mind that the Et hernet connection must have an IP address in the V iewPoint
software that can either be set manually within t he software with the Use Static IP
Address option (for a fixed address) or obtained automatically from the router
connected to the logger using the Use DHCP option (dynamic address). Both options
have advantages, see
About IP Addresses
.
When Ethernet is connected, any RS-485 connection is deactivated. To activate the
RS-485 interface, the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meters must be power cycled
with the Ethernet cable r emoved.
1. Select Ethernet (TCP/IP) to gather information using a network connection. When
selected, the Communications Setup screen changes, and an IP address is
required as address swit ches are ignored.
2. Select your mode of communication.
3. Do one of the following:
● Enter the IP address for t he Ethernet connection of the met er or select one of the
previously used addresses from the drop-down list. See
● Use the Scan Network or Setup buttons to acquire a new IP address. See
Addresses
.
About IP Addresses
About IP
.
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NOTE:
● Enter the Port connec ted to the MD-BMED. A check box is available to mak e the
port the default . Different networks may requir e different ports. See your net work
administrator.
About IP Addresses
The Ethernet connection must have an IP address that is manually set in the IP
Address: field or obtained automatically from the router connected to the met er using
the Use DHCP option (dynamic address) found in t he Logger Network Setup dialog
box accessed by using t he Setup button. Both options have advantages.
A Static IP address of 192.168.1.10 is assigned in the factory to all Ethernet MDBMEDs.
● Static Connection: If you know an IP address that is not being used by another
device on the network, enter that address int o the IP Address: field. This may
require permission from a network administrat or. With a static IP address, it is easy
to connect to the meter since there is no doubt about which IP address to use.
● Dynamic Connection: If you want t he router t o assign an IP address to the met er
automatically, select Use DHCP. This may avoid the need for a network
administrator as the router will assign an IP address that does not conflict wit h any
other devices on the network. A disadvantage of the DHCP option is that the
“lease” of the IP addr ess may expire after a period of time and the router could
assign a different IP address. A new IP address means that ViewPoint cannot
connect to the meter until the new IP address has been enter ed. See below.
An additional option is to set the meter to DHCP, then go to the router and assign a
specific IP address to the MAC address that corresponds to the meter. In this way, if
the lease does expire, the router will always ass ign the same IP number back to the
meter. This opt ion may also require a network administrator.
The Scan Network button scans the network for possible meters and displays them in
the Logger Selection dialog box. Look for the serial number on the meter (found on the
back of the meter) to determine which connection point is yours.
Figure 5: Logger Selection Screen.
● Select the correct device from the list of IP Addresses and clic k OK.
The Set up button displays the Logger Network Setup dialog box where network
address information is entered. See your network administrator before making
changes.
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NOTE:
When you select the Use DHCP check box, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
is used to automatically populate the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address
fields.
Each meter connected to the network requires its own unique network IP addr ess. An
address is provided aut omatically if the network allows DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol), and the meter is configured to request an addres s.
● Click Update Logger aft er making your selections.
ViewPoint displays t he following message when the connection is s ucc essful:
Communications LEDs
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED COM LEDs signal the following communication
information:
Table 4: MD Series Met ers Serial COM LED Signals.
BACn etMo dbusDescription
Steady GreenSteady GreenPower is applied to the meter.
Flashing GreenFlashing GreenThe met er is communicating.
N/ASteady RedCommunications failure, or talking
N/AFlashing RedThe met er is receiving
Table 5: MD-BMED Ethernet COM LED Signals.
BACnet/ModbusDescription
Steady GreenPower is applie d to the meter.
Flashing GreenThe meter is communicating.
with BACnet while the meter is in
Modbus mo de.
communic ation on t he bus for a
meter at another address.
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Versi
on Control
Version Control
Installed versions of the software and firm ware are checked when first connect ing the
meter. A pop-up dialog box appears if either of those is out of date. See
ViewPoint Soft ware
Meter Setup
Once communicat ion is established between the computer and t he MD-BMS or MD BMED Power Meter, you are now ready to configure the meter for the field. This is
accomplished in the Meter Set up tab of ViewPoint.
Prepping for Installation
Installing the
for firmware downloading instructions.
Use Type AB USB Cable from Meter to Computer.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
The Meter Setup screen allows unique changes to an element on t he meter. Within the
element, CT Phase, Type, Amps, and Phase Shift are entered, based on wiring
connection, for CT1, CT2, and CT3. The type of wiring connection and the Digital
Output are also entered for the element. Overall, a Demand Window of 1 to 60 minutes
is available for the rec ording of values and a Line Frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz is
selectable.
In MD-BMS and MD-BMED meters, Peak Demand is calculated using a moving
window and is averaged across the selected demand window size. Each minute the
total consumpt ion is recalculated and compared to the last demand window. If the
new window is larger than the last recorded value it is recorded. T his value is
calculated during the sam pling of the waveform.
The Met er Setup screen is blank when first accessed. Click Ret rieve Meter Setup to
view the current status of the element. The Element Status dialog box displays while
the element is read.
Entering Wiring Information for an Element
Begin setup by entering an am ount of time (1 to 60 minutes) into the Demand Window
and selecting a Line Frequency from the drop-down list.
Use the following steps within an element:
● Select WYE, DELTA, or Single Phase as the wiring connection.
Siemens Industry, Inc. recommends using three CTs in a WYE connection for Delta
loads.
A WYE connection aut omatically displays all three CTs. Any changes made to CT1
also apply to CT2 and CT3.
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A DELTA connection displays only the two available CTs. Any changes made to CT1
also apply to CT3.
● Dependin g on the wiring connection, make changes to CT1, CT2, and/ or CT3.
● CT Phase—Shows the voltage of t he referenced CT.
● CT Type—Use the drop-down list t o select the type of CT attached t o the MD- BMS
or MD-BMED Power Meter.
● CT Amps—Enter the amperage rating.
● CT Phase Shift—Enter (in degrees) t he phase shift of the CT. The default is 1.1.
Table 6: Current Transformers Setup Criteria.
CT StylePart Nu mb erCT Rated
Amps
Hinged Mi niSC T- HSC -0050- U500.75°Scalar 1Scalar 20.5%
Hinged Mi diSCT-H MC-010 0-U1000.12°Scalar 2Scalar 20.3%
1. Select a Digital Output from the drop-down list, if being used.
2. Select a Data/Digital Scalar from the drop-down list.
Selecting a Scalar
The use of Modbus prot ocols limits the data registers to a maximum of two bytes (16
bits) or a maximum decimal value of 65535. Modbus requires that the data be
unsigned (positive) integer values. To overcome these limitations, some measured
(and stored) values must be scaled to fit into the Modbus registers. The raw value read
from the Modbus registers is multiplied by a scalar to convert the raw data. The
following table lists the data scalars and the respective values f or the MD-BMS or MDBMED Power Meters:
Table 7: Data Scalars and Values for Registers 44001 through 44061.
Scalar Value
Data ScalarkW/kWh
Demand
0.00001.00001.00001.01.01.1
1.001.001.001.01.1.1
2.01.01.01.01.1.1
3.1.1.1.01.1.1
4111.0111
5101010.0111
≥6100100100.0111
kVAR/ kVARhkVA/kVAhPower FactorAmpsVolts
The data scalar is stored in register 44602.
When selecting a data scalar, consider the following guidelines:
● If the data sc alar selected is t oo low, an incorrect data result is returned from the
register.
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● If the data scalar select ed is t oo high, the significant digits following t he decimal
point are removed.
After selecting a data scalar, the formula for calculating the actual value is:
register value X scalar value = actual value
Or, another way to state this formula is:
actual value/scalar value = register value
The following table is an example when selecting a data scalar for 3-phase loads
based on the CT size or maximum current. These are the minimum recommended
scalar settings:
Table 8: Data Scalar Selection.
CT Size or Max imum Current3-Phase Loads
230 Volts460 Volts
5Scalar 1Scalar 2
20Scalar 1Scalar 2
50Scalar 1Scalar 2
100Scalar 2Scalar 2
200Scalar 2Scalar 2
400Scalar 2Scalar 2
600Scalar 2Scalar 3
1000Scalar 3Scalar 3
4000Scalar 3Scalar 3
Examples Using a Data Scalar
The following examples use kW throughout.
For example 1, the following data is used:
Volts x amps = watts480 volts x 100 amps = 48,000 watts
Watts x 3 = system watts48,000 watts x 3 = 144,000 watts (144kW)
Check the register’s value using the data sc alar 2 value of .01:
System kW/scalar value = register value144kW/.01 = 14,400
Since 14,400 is less than 65,535, using data scalar 2 is a good choice for this example.
For example 2, the following data is used:
● 480 volts x 1000 amps = 480,000 watts
● 480,000 watts x 3 = 1,440,000 watts (1,440kW)
Check the register’s value using the data sc alar 1 value of .001:
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1,440kW/.001 = 1,440,000
Since 1,440,000 is greater than 65,535, using data sc alar 1 ret urns an incorrect result.
Data scalar 1 is not an appropriat e choice.
Reviewing this example using t he data scalar 3 value of .1 provides the f ollowing
result:
1,440kW/. 1 = 14,400
Since 14,400 is less than 65,535, using data scalar 3 is a good choice for this example.
Value s Re quiring Two Registers
Additionally, some values (for example, kilowatt hours) may cover a dynamic range
that is larger than 65535 and require two Modbus registers. Any parameter in the
Modbus Register Assignment tables that shows two registers (identified by the terms
MSW (Most Significant Word) and LSW (Least Significant Word)) are examples of this
wide-ranging paramet er.
To interpret the values contained in these registers, the steps are:
1. Multiply the MSW register by 65536.
2. Add the result to the value found in the corresponding LSW register.
3. Multiply the result by the appropriate scalar value from Table 8.
For example, assume that System Total True Energy (kWh) is desired and the value of
5013 is read from regis ter 44001 (LSW), and 13 is read from register 44002 (MSW)
and that the register 44602 data scalar is set to 3.
To calculate the total kWh recorded:
1. Multiply t he MSW by 65536: 13 x 65536 = 851968
2. Add the LSW: 851968 + 5013 = 856981
3. Multiply by t he scalar 3 value of 0.1: 856981 x 0.1 = 85698.1 kWh
When reading two regist er values, ViewPoint automatically calculates the tot al value.
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Comms Setup (Communicat ions Setup)
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Use this tab to change communication parameters for the meter, such as
communication protocols and how those communications are transferred. This screen
displays the fields per tinent to your power connection and communic ation protocol, so
if you are connected by RS-485 then only those fields are shown. However, if you are
connected with a USB cable all fields are displayed. Changes to these fields override
any settings on the Communications tab.
RS-485 Settings
Change the Data Bits or Baud Rate on the meter by using these fields.
BACnet Device Settings
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Connecting the Ports
Enter a new value into any field and click Send Setup to Meter to update the Device ID
(meter identif ication), Max Master (number of units on network), or Max Info Frames
(Number of packet s sent using MS/TP).
Ethernet Settings
Once your communication mode is selected, click Connect to establish a connection
between the computer and the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter.
● When the MD-BMS or MD-BME D meter is in the process of connecting to the
computer, the Communication Status LED flashes briefly, followed by a solid
green.
● If the MD- BMS or MD-BMED meter cannot connect to the computer, the
Communication Status LED flashes red, and then returns to a solid green. Change
the ViewPoint hardware settings and click Connect again.
ViewPoint fills t he Device Info f ields when the computer communicates with the meter.
MD-BMS and MD-BME D meter installation can be verified using the ViewPoint
software. See
Using ViewPoint Software
further in this document for more information.
Establishing Communication Protocol
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power M eters communicate using the BA Cnet MS/TP or
Modbus RTU prot ocols through the RS 485/Ethernet interface. To establish
communication wit h a RS-485, the settings must meet the following requirements:
● The Modbus/BACnet address on the MD meter and in the ViewPoint software must
be set to the same value.
● The MD-BMS and MD-BMED meter default serial parameters are:
Table 9: Serial Comm unication Settings.
Parameter DefaultsModbus SettingsBACnet Settings
Baud (default)960076800
Data bits88
ParityNoneNone
Stop Bit11
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NOTE:
NOTE:
The supported baud rat es include 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 (Modbus only), 76800,
and 115200 (Modbus only).
The baud rate on the user interface (ViewPoint) must match the power meter setting.
If these settings differ, the power meter cannot communicate. There ar e no baud rate
settings when connected using Ethernet.
Switching Between BACnet and Modbus Mode
Changing Communication Mode Using ViewPoint
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters are shipped with BACnet communications
as the default protocol. It is recommended to use the Comms Setup tab in ViewPoint to
change communications modes between BACnet and Modbus.
The baud rate and serial settings may need to change between Modbus and BACnet.
Setting address s witches to 00 will set the unit in Modbus protocol, 9600 baud rate.
If communication f ails, see
Address Switches (between BACnet and Modbus)
Changing Baud Rate or Communication Mode using
.
Changing the MD-BMS or MD-BMED from Modbus to BACnet
Mode
1. Connect to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED using ViewPoint.
2. Go to theRead/Write Registers tab in ViewPoint.
3. Enter 44612 into theRegister field or click List to select from the Register Picker
list.
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4. In the Value field, enter 1833 to change to BACnet mode.
5. Click OK.
The status should read: Writing Value…
● Return to the Communications tab and Connect.
Changing the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter from
BACnet to Mo db us Mode
1. Connect to the MD-BMS and MD-BMED using ViewPoint.
2. Go to theRead/Set Objects tab in ViewPoint.
3. Enter 10190 into theObject field or click List to select from the Object Picker list.
4. In the Value field, enter 375 to change to Modbus mode.
5. Click OK.
The status should read: Writing Value…
● Return to the Communications tab and Connect.
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Changing Baud Rate or Communication Mod e Using Address
Switches (Between Modbus and BACnet)
This procedure is only required if you are Changing Communication Mode using
ViewPoint (between Modbus and BACnet) fails and the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power
Meter must be returned t o a particular communications protocol and baud rate.
1. Power down the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter (disconnect all voltage leads
or the USB cable).
2. Set the rotary Address switches to F and F.
3. Power up the met er (connect the black and red voltage leads to power or connect
the USB cable).
4. Set LSB to one of the following communication modes:
LSB Address SwitchComm unicatio n Mo deRS-4 85 LEDCOM LED
1Modbus (Factory Default)Red OnOff
2BACnetRed OnRed On
● Set MSB to one of the following baud rates:
MSB Address
Switch
19600 (Factory Default)OffOffGreen
219200OffGreenOff
338400OffGreenGreen
457600 (Modbus only)GreenOffOff
576800GreenOffGreen
611 52 00 (M od bus on ly )GreenGreenOff
Baud RatePhaseChek
LED CT1
PhaseChek
LED CT2
Phase Chek
LED CT3
After powering up the MD-BMS or the MD-BMED Power Meter, you will have 10
seconds to make changes. However, every time a rotary swit ch is changed, the 10second timer resets. After 10 seconds of no switch action, t he settings take effect, and
the switches revert to the Modbus Address selector if in Modbus mode, or MAC
address if in BACnet mode.
Fail-safe: If all address switches are 0, the meter is placed in Modbus mode at 9600
baud rate. Communication registers can be modif ied for baud rate and for mode.
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Remove the meter from all power sources before mounting.
Installa tion
Once the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter is set up for the desired communication
method and protocol, it is ready to be installed.
WARNING
Mounting the MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Met ers
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power M eters must be installed in an approved electric al
panel or enclosure using proper installation practices according to the NEC and local
electrical codes.
1. To mount the meter, use the two tabs provided at each end of the case or mount
on a 35 mm Top Hat mounting DIN rail (EN 50022).
2. Securely mount the meter near a dedicated circuit disconnect breaker.
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NOTE:
High voltage may be present . Risk of electric shock. Life threat ening voltages may be
Wiring Connections on the MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power
Meters
All wiring added must be rat ed for 600V CAT III applications.
WARNING
present. Qualified personnel only.
Haute tension peut êt re présente. Risque de choc électrique. Tensions dangereuses
peuvent être présentes. Personnel qualifié uniquement.Consequences
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters have the following wiring connections:
●
(Optional)
USB port for powering the meter and communicating during setup, a
three-wire connector for the RS-485 BACnet/ Modbus link, and an Ethernet port.
● Digital pulse output port. The port can be used to out put kWh, kVARh, or kVAh
pulses to external dev ices, or to toggle on and off to control a remot e device or
relay.
● Three CT inputs.
● F our voltage connect ions. Voltage leads are customer supplied. MD-BMS or MD-
BMED meters are self- powered from L1 and L2.
● A dedicated cir cuit breaker or fuses is recomm ended to be installed bet ween the
mains voltages being measured and the red voltage inputs to the meter. See
Number 567-090-01, F use Module
as an acceptable solution.
Part
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Figure 6: Power Meter Connections.
Completing the Installation
Follow these steps to complete the field installation of your MD-BM or MD-BMED
Power Meter:
● Connect whatever communications cable you are using t o the building net work.
Recommendation: Use Belden® DataTuff® TC Cat 5e cord sets with UL 1277 Listed,
Type TC 600V Industrial Ethernet Cable. See
1. Connect your pulse output, if used. The port can be used to output kWh, kVARh, or
kVAh pulses to external devices, or to toggle on and off to control a remote device
or relay. See
2. Connect the CT s. See
3. Connect the voltage and power the meter. See
Using the Pulse Output Port Function
Wiring CTs
.
Belden Product Bullet in PB372
.
Connecting Voltage
Using the Digital Pulse Output Port Function
The Digital Pulse Output (see Figure 5) is used to generate pulses for external devices
such as data loggers t hat can accept pulses, but do not have BACnet or Modbus
capability. The MD-BMS or MD-BMED can generate pulses based on accumulated
value(s) such as s yst em kWh, system kVARh, and system kVAh. When a pulse is
generated by the meter, the pulse LED will briefly flash; otherwise, it will remain dark .
When in Modbus, the pulse output is scaled by the Modbus data scalar register 44602.
When in BACnet, the puls e output is scaled by the CT Pulse Scalar object 12030. The
pulse scalar table is t he same as the Modbus data scalar table. For example, when the
data scalar is set t o 3, each puls e will represent .1kWh, .1kVAh and .1kVARh.
.
.
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Table 10: Pulse Scalar Values.
Data ScalarPulse Scalar Value
kWhkVahkVARh
0.00001.00001.00001
1.001.001.001
2.01.01.01
3.1.1.1
4111
5101010
≥6100100100
For system pulse out put:
● kWh pulse output—write 44001 into the pulse output configuration object .
● kVAh pulse output—write 44011 into the pulse output configuration object.
● kVARh pulse output—write 44008 into the pulse output conf iguration object
Modbus Output Port Registers
Table 11: Modbus Digit al Por t Pulse Output.
Modbus
Regis ter
444024401/5301Port 1 output control when use d as an
451105109/ 5309Digital P ort 1 Configuration
451115110/5310Port 1 puls e output rel ay type0 = Normally Open (HIGH)
OffsetRegister NameDetailed Description
0 = Output LOW (closed)
on/off—open/closed switch
Turns p ulses on/off
1 = Output HIGH (open) [default]
Register 45110 mus t = 0 to use
0 = No pulses, Port may be used as an on/o ff—
open/closed switch
44001 = System kWh pulses
44008 = System kVARh pulses
44011 = System kVAh pulses
1 = Normally Closed (LOW)
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BACnet Output Port Objects
Table 12: BACnet Digital P ort 1 Pulse Output.
Object IdentifierObject NameDetailed Description
13020Port 1 output control when us ed as an on/off—
open/closed switch
13100Digital Port 1 Configur ation0 = No pulses, Port may be used as an on/o ff—
13110Port 1 Pulse Ou tput Relay Type0 = Normally Open (HIGH)
0 = Output LOW (closed)
1 = Output HIGH (open) [default]
Object 1 3100 present value must = 0 to use
open/closed switch
44001 = System kWh pulses
44008 = System kVARh pulses
44011 = System kVAh pulses
1 = Normally Closed (LOW)
Wiring CTs
1. Attach the CTs onto the green connectors labeled CT1, CT2, and CT3.
2. Place the CT s on the phase wires of the load to be monitored, and cor responding
to the phase of the volt age leads. The CT labeled CT1 must be placed on the L1
phase voltage load wire, CT2 must be placed on the L2 voltage load wire, and CT3
must be placed on the L3 voltage load wire.
3. See
Checking Phases
, later in this section f or information about the CT LEDs and
how to verify the CT installation.
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The communication cable within electric panels and s witchgear should be jacketed,
Figure 7: Wiring Connect ions.
Completing the Wiring Connections - RS-485, Voltage
Leads and CTs
1. Mechanically sec ure c ommunication cable where it enters electrical utility panel.
WARNING
shielded, twisted triad wire BELDEN 1121A. The jacket insulation rating must be
600V.
DO NOT connect the communication cable to field panel yet .
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At this time, DO NOT connect the communication cable to the communication trunk.
USE ONLY SHU
NTED CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CTs). DO NOT USE 5A
WARNING
Doing so may damage communication devices or cause pers onal injury.
WARNING
SECONDARY CTs OR UNSHUNTED CTs.
Do not use other CTs. Only use shunt ed CTs with a 333 mV maximum output.
Serious shock hazard and meter damage can occur if unshunted CTs are used. Only
use Siemens Indust ry Inc‘s CTs that are UL listed/Recognized and have been
evaluated to IEC61010- 1.
2. Remove the black RS-485 connector from the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter
and wire the communication cable to the RS-485 connector. Connect positive (+),
and negative (-) wires to the RS-485 connector using the daisy-chain method (see
figure below). Keep lengt h of exposed wire to a minimum.
3. Connect the COMMON wire to the RS-485 connector (S) terminal (see figure
below).
4. Tape back one of the c ommunication cable shields and connect the other shield to
the Utility Panel Ground.
5. If the MD-BMS or MD-BMED is the last networked device, install the end of line
terminator on t he positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
6. Tape or shrink wrap all communication wire terminations and insulate any other
exposed communication wiring. Ensure that insulat ion complies with local and
National Electrical Codes.
7. Plug the term inal block back into the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter and
mechanically secure the communication wire terminations to the power met er to
prevent accidental removal.
Figure 8: Connecting and Insulating Communication Cable on MD-BMS or MD-BMED RS-485
Connector.
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Carefully insulate all com munication lines, including shield, to prevent accidental
To avoid personal injury or damage to RS
-
485 trunk devices, verif y no significant
NOTE:
NOTE:
WARNING
contact to high voltage conductors.
After wiring t he communic ation cable, remove all scraps of wire or foil shield from
electrical utilit y panel.
8. Energize the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter. It is powered through the red
power connector (see wir ing connections in Figure 3).
9. Verify pr oper power meter operation. For nor mal operation, the RS-485 LED blink s.
10. Close the electric equipment housing.
11. Using a voltmeter, check for high voltage. There should be no significant voltage
(no more than 5V AC or DC) from either RS-485 leg to ground. If voltage is higher
than 5V, check for incorrec t wiring.
WARNING
voltage (no more than 5V) exists on the network. The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power
Meters are designed to be located inside high voltage switchgear. They measure
electrical use, and connect directly to the ser ial network.
12. Insert the CT wires into the green connector/s. See Figure 6.
Unused CT or Rogowski Coil input s must be shorted with a jumper wire if all three
coils are not connected. An unconnected CT input may not show 200 current due to
stray pickup and open input .
Connecting Split-Core Millivolt CTs to a Load
See
Connecting a Split-Cor e Current Transform er to a Load Installation Inst ructions
(129-555), and
Load Installation I nstructions
Connecting a Midi or Mini Hinged Split-Core Current Transformer to a
(129-556) for detailed instructions.
1. Open the CT by holding onto the removable leg and pulling it apart.
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2. Connect the CT around t he load conductor to be measured. Ensure that the
maximum current of the conductor does not exceed t he maximum CT rating listed
in the
Split Core Current T ransformers Small, Medium and Large Sizes Technical
Specification Sheet
(149-406).
3. Carefully reconnec t the removable leg while ensuring that the CT core alignment
matches. The conductor should be in the inside of the CT window.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 if you are using more than one CT.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
1. Connect the white wire on the CT to the positive terminal on the measuring device.
2. Connect the black wire on the CT to the negative terminal on the measuring
device.
Correct orientation of a CT is required to ensure proper measurement. If an arrow is
shown on the CT label, it should be pointed toward the load. Otherwise, use the
instructions pr inted on the CT.
Connecting Rogowski Coil CTs to a Load
To install a Rogowski Coil CT to the conductor(s):
See
Connecting a Rogowski Coil F lexible Current Trans former to a Load Installation
Instruct ions
(129-554) for detailed instructions.
1. Open the CT by squeezing t he connector latch and pulling it apart.
2. Connect the CT around the load conductor to be measured. Orient the CT so that
the arrow on the CT case points towards the load. Ensure the max imum current of
the conductor does not exceed 5,000 amps.
3. Push the connector back together with the conductor within the loop of the CT.
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oltage
The directionality for Rogowski Coil CTs is that the arrow points t
oward the load (for
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 if you are using more than one Rogowski Coil CT.
To connect the CT's wires to the terminals on the MD-BMS or MD-BMED:
1. Connect the CT 's brown wire to the negative terminal on the connec t or.
2. Connect the CT's white wire to the positive terminal on the connector.
3. Connect the bare s hield wire from the Rogowski Coil to the “S” shield t erminal that
is part of the connector. This reduces interf erence and improves the accurac y of
the CT.
CT Wire Lead Polarity
Table 13: CT Polarity.
CT TypeCT Lead +CT Lead -
Rogowski Coil*WhiteBrown
Split Core mVWhiteBlack
* Rogowski Coils have a shield wire that must be connected t o the meter. This reduces
interference and impr oves the accuracy of the CT.
example, motor) .
Connecting the Voltage
1. Connect the voltage leads (L1, L2, and L3, as necessary) to a circuit breaker. A
voltage lead of 14 AWG THHN Minimum 600 Vac rating (or equivalent, t o maintain
600 Vac safety rating of the device) is required.
2. Connect the meter's L1, L2, and L3 leads to the circuit breaker or fuses.
3. See
Wiring Diagrams
during installation.
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Verify that the br eaker is marked as
the disconnect breaker for the meter.
NOTE:
CAUTION
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED is rated for 600V Over-Voltage Category III. Cat III is for
measurements per formed in the building. Examples are meas urements on distribution
boards, circuit -breakers, wiring (including cables) , bus bars, junction boxes , switches,
and socket outlet s in a fixed installation, and equipment for industrial use. Other
equipment could include st ationary motors with a permanent connections to t he fixed
installation.
Powering the Meter
Connect the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter voltage leads as close as possible to a
building installed, dedicated circuit disc onnect breaker using 14 AWG THHN Minimum
600 Vac wire rating (or equivalent, to maintain 600 Vac saf ety rating of the device).
Mark the breaker as the disconnect for the MD-BMS or MD-BMED. See
Diagrams
Follow local electrical codes during the installation.
MD-BMS or MD-BMED meters are self-powered from the L1 and L2 lines. W hen 80 to
600 Vac or DC is placed across the L1 and L2 wires, the three phasing LEDs begin t o
flash in sequence.
for specifics of the wiring connections.
Wiring
MD-BMS or MD-BMED Single-Phase Connections
The MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meters can be used to monit or single-phase loads.
There are several guidelines to keep in mind about this type of connection:
1. The MD-BMS or MD-BMED m et er is power ed f rom a potential between L1 and L2.
This can be phase-t o-phase (230V) or phase-to-neutral (115V). With a singlephase 230V panel, the L1 and L2 volt age leads are connected between the L1 and
L2 voltage sources. With a 115V circuit, the L1 voltage lead is connected to t he L1
(hot) lead, and t he L2 volt age lead is connected to neutral.
2. Each CT must be paired wit h the correct voltage sour ce. The current and voltage
need to be in-phase for accurate measurements. For instance, CT 1 would monitor
branch circuit supplied by voltage source L1, and so on.
3. The neutral m ust be connected because the MD-BMS or MD-B MED meter uses
line-to-neutral measurements for all calculations.
Typical 230V Single-Phase Setup (US Wire Colors)
Connect the Black L1 voltage lead to Voltage L1, Red L2 volt age lead to L2 voltage,
and White Neutral voltage lead to neutral. CT1 would monitor L1 loads and CT2 would
monitor L2 loads. Based on the above guidelines, CT3 can be used if the Blue L3
voltage lead is connect ed to either L1 or L2. If voltage lead L3 and CT3 are in-phase,
the MD-BMS or MD-BMED meter will provide correct kW readings. If the Blue L3
voltage lead was connect ed to the L2 voltage source, then CT3 could monitor any L2
branch circuit. Or, if the Blue L3 voltage lead was connected to the L1 voltage source,
then CT3 could monitor any L1 branch circuit.
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NOTE:
DO NOT EXCEED 600 Vac PHASE
-TO-
PHASE CAT III.
Hazardous volt ages exist.
Typical 115V Single-Phase Panel Setup
Connect the Black L1 voltage lead to Voltage L1 (hot), Red L2 voltage lead to Neutral,
and White N voltage lead t o Neutral. CT1 will monitor the L1 load. CT3 can be us ed if
the Blue L3 voltage lead is c onnected to L1. CT3 could then monitor any L1 branch
circuit.
System Values
System values are t he sum of L1 + L2 + L3 measurements. System values may not be
meaningful since two different devices or loads can be monitored by a single MD-BMS
or MD-BMED element.
When paired with the cor rect voltage phase, each CT provides individual kW/kWh
readings for that CT channel.
MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters Wiring Diagrams
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters can be wired using any one of the
following five common wiring setups. These diagrams will assist you in properly
connecting your power meter for the setup desired.
All wire colors are U.S. Standard, and differ from Canadian standards .
For Canadian installations, reverse the red and black wires (L1 = Red, L2 = Black).
WARNING
When complete, close the enclosure cover, if equipped.
WARNING
MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters should only be wired by qualified personnel.
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Figure 9: Two-Wire, Single Phase.
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Figure 10: Three-Wire, Single Phase.
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Figure 11: Three-Wire Delta.
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Figure 12: Four-Wire Wye.
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Checking Phases
NOTE:
The Phase LEDs are a unique feature of the MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters
that simplify installation by ensuring proper CT-to-phase installation and avoiding f ault y
data collection. The meters automatically adjust for CT orientation—reducing setup
time and nearly eliminating installation errors.
Verifying the MD-BM and MD-BMS Power Meter
Setup Using the LEDs
The MD-BMS and MD-PMED Power M eters have three bi-color LEDs f or each
element. These LEDs provide the following information:
● All LEDs are green — the syst em power fact or is greater than 0. 55 and the CTs
are properly placed on the cor responding voltage phases.
● Any one LED is red — there is a phasing connection error.
● Two LEDs are red and one is green — two CTs are reversed.
● All three LEDs are red — all CTs are incor rectly connected.
Installation
If the tot al system power factor is less than 0.55, the LEDs are red even if connected
properly. This situation is rare but can occur if, for example, the load to be monitored
is a lightly loaded electric motor where it is common f or the power factor to be less
than 0.55 and the corresponding LEDs will be red.
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Password: mdpowermeter
The following table describes error conditions and t he appropriat e correction:
Table 14: LED Error Resolut ion.
CT1CT2CT3Error Desc riptionCorrec t io n
Green Green Green Setup is correct and the system
power factor is greater than 0.55,
or all CTs are disconnected.
RedRedRedAll CTs are incorrectly connected,
-or-
the sys tem power factor is less than
0.55.
Green RedRedC T2 and CT3 are reversed.Switch the position of the CTs flashing
RedRedGreen CT1 and CT2 are reversed.Switch th e position of the CTs flashing
RedGreen Green CT1 is swapped with either CT2 or
CT3.
Green RedGree n CT2 is swap ped with either CT1 or
CT3.
Green Green RedCT3 is swapped with either CT1 or
CT2.
RedGreen RedC T1 and CT3 are reversedSwitch the posit ion of the CTs flashing
Connect the CTs.
Rotate th e CT connections by one
position by moving CT1 to CT2, CT2 to
CT3, and C T3 to CT1, until all LED s
are green.
The system power factor is less than
0.55, but the CTs are connected
properly indicating a light load.
red.
red.
Switch CT1 with CT2,
or switch CT1 with CT3.
Switch CT2 with CT1,
or switch CT2 with CT3.
Switch CT3 with CT1,
or switch CT3 with CT2.
red.
Verifying Installation with ViewPoint Software
In addition to verifying your connections with the LEDs, you can use the ViewPoint
software to check connections. Any computer r unning the ViewPoint software, whether
a laptop connected directly to the meter, a smart phone, or a personal computer
connected to the network can bring up the software and learn information about the
connection, the communication protocols, meter setup, real-time values, and firmware
version.
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Real-Time Values
Installation
Figure 13: Real Time Values Screen.
The R eal-Time Values screen shows current readings to verify that the system is
configured properly. The tables display the real- time values of Volts, Amps, KW , KVA,
KVAR, apparent power factor (aPF ), and displacement power factor (dPF) for Phase
L1, Phase L2 and Phase L3. This screen also displays the current Data/Digital Scalar
value used for each element, the CT Type connected to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED
Power Meter, and the CT Value.
Do one of the following:
● Click Update to retrieve the values from the MD Model Power Meter.
● Select the Auto-Update check box to automatically update approximately ev ery 20
seconds.
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Using R eal-Time Values to Verify Setup
Values displayed for Volts, Amps, KW, and so on, should make sense (the values in
the table are relevant for the service being measur ed). This indicates t hat the power
meter is set up correctly .
It may also be useful to use a handheld amp meter to test t he current and compare its
readings to the values provided on the Real-Time Values screen.
Using the Optional Visual Display to Verify Real-Time Values
With the MD-BMED, you can read real-time values directly from the meter display. It
has two rows of 16 characters along with a push button at one end of the unit t hat
controls the display scroll mode. When the display but ton is held down for five
seconds, the MD-BME D will swit ch between Auto Cycle mode (switches screens every
two seconds) and Manual Cycle (the button must be pressed to switch screens). This
change is saved to non-volatile memory.
In Auto Cycle mode, the informational screens change every two to three seconds,
with real-tme v alues updated every second. The “display” button will stop the cycle
until it is pressed again, or until 20 seconds is reached. Some inf ormation, such as
protocol CT type, volts, amps, kW, Pf, and so on, is displayed during each c ycle. See
Appendix G
for complete cycle inf ormat ion.
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Read/Write Registers – Read/Set Objects
Installation
The R ead/Write Regist ers, Read/Set Objects screen provides diagnostic and special
configuration options , allowing the changing or viewing of the value of any MD-BMS or
MD-BMED register or object. The tab name changes depending on which protocol
(Modbus or BACnet) you are using; its use is not required for a basic setup.
● Do one of the following:
– Enter a register/object address. See
Appendix A
and
Appendix B
for a list of
registers/objects and their descriptions..
– Click List to select a register/object from the Register/ Object Picker dialog box.
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NOTE:
Use the Register/Object Picker dialog box to search for registers/objects by name. The
selected value is entered on the Read/Write Registers —Read/Set Objects screen.
1. Click Read to see the current value.
2. Enter a new value in t he New Value field.
3. Click Write to change to the new value.
4. Click Clear Totals to clear accumulated data.
Accumulated data consists of registers/objects with a time reference, such as time
since reset, kWh, demands, and so on.
Resetting BACnet Objects/Modbus Registers
Many of the MD-BMS or MD-BMED objects/registers are real-time values such as
instantaneous watts or power factor. However, some objects are accumulated values
such as kWh, kVARh, kVAh and various Peak Demand (kW) values.
To reset all BACnet acc umulated objects at once:
● Write to object identifier 10140 “Clear Accumulated Values” current value 1234.0.
To reset all Modbus accumulated registers at once:
● Write to register 44066 “Clear Accumulated Measurements ” current value 1234.
In ViewPoint, accumulating objects/regis ters can be reset using the Read/Set or
Read/Write tab.
● Click Clear Totals at the bot tom of the screen.
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NOTE:
See the tables in
Appendix A
and
Appendix B
on the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meters.
Firmware
for all of the objects/registers available
Firmware updates are available from DENT Instruments, contained in a Zip file that
can be downloaded, unzipped, and installed using Vie wPoint 4.0 or later. The
Firmware screen verifies the current f irmware version and updates the MD- BMED’s
internal firmware. When not connected using a USB, updating firmware is only
supported in Modbus mode.
If RS-485 communication is used, a baud rate of 9600 will download the f irmware to
the unit in approximately six minutes. A faster baud rate can be selected to reduce the
time by approximat ely 2.5 minutes. The baud rate is synchronized between ViewPoint
and the MD-BMED meter by clic king the Connect button on the Communications tab.
Siemens Industry, Inc. recommends using 115,200 bps as the baud rate when
downloading firmware updates using an RS-485.
There are no baud rate settings when connected using USB or Ethernet.
The Met er Version Update Checking pop-up screen displays when a meter is
connected if your firmware is out-of-date, and Automatic Checking is enabled. I f a new
version is available, the version number of the latest release displays. Click the
Download button on the pop-up screen to obtain the latest firmware from the DENT
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NOTE:
web site. Once downloaded, return to the Firmware tab and use the Browse command
button to selec t the file, and download the new version to the meter.
● Click Show Version to see which version of firmware is current ly loaded in the
meter. If a later version of firmware is available, download it from the DENT
Instrument s web sit e.
Once you have new firmware on your computer, ViewPoint will let you install that
firmware for each meter of the same model that is connected without having to
download it again. The f irmware is saved wherever your br owser saves files by default,
or in a folder selected when downloading.
ViewPoint also checks for new versions of the ViewPoint applicat ion. When ViewPoint
starts, it can automatically contact the DENT Instruments web site to get the latest
versions available. I t only checks online when running for the first time, or if it has been
seven days since t he last check. If there is a new version, the version number of the
new release displays.
1. Click Browse to access the Select a Firmware Update File dialog box, and select
the .hex file downloaded from the web site.
2. Do one of the following:
– Click Check for Updates Online to automatically determine if the connected
meter has the latest version of the firm ware or software.
– Select the Don’t check online for firmware or ViewPoint updat es check box to
disable this feature.
3. Do one of the following:
– Click Update to send the latest version to the meter.
– Click Cance l Update to stop the meter updating process.
If the baud rate was changed using an RS -485 for the firmware update, restore the
baud rate to its original set ting.
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BACnet Analog Value Objects
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters support writable max_master and
max_info_frames properties in the devic e object for MS/TP networks. For best network
performance, the max_master should be set to the highest MS/TP MAC address on the
network.
The max_info_frames does not need to be changed in most installations.
The device ID proper ty of the BACnet device object is also writable. All device IDs on a
BACnet network must be unique.
The Ethernet version can register as Foreign Devices to a BBMD (BACnet/IP
Broadcast Management Device). The address can also be written to BACnet object
identifiers 14014 (BBMD IP Address LSW) and 14015 (BBMD IP Addr ess MSW).
NOTE: The LSW/MSW are in network order.
For example: To set the BBMD server to 192.168.1.100 you would write:
43200 (0xA8C0) to BBMD IP address LSW object identifier 14014
and
25601 to (0x6401) to BBMD IP address MSW object identifier 14015
This sends the register as foreign device packet with a Time to Live (TTL) of 60000
seconds.
To disable BBMD foreign device registration write 0 to both BBMD IP address LSW
(14014) and BBMD IP address MSW (14015) or simply write 0.0.0.0 to theBBMD field
in the ViewPoint Comms Setup tab.
Editable Fields
The Name, Location, and Description Notes fields are all editable with up to 32
characters. If the software you use to edit t he fields add characters to our input, you
must include that count as part of your 32-character amount.
Absolute/Net Value Measurement Objects (System = Sum of Three Phases).
Object
Identifier
1000kW Dem Syste m MaxSystem Maximum Demand (peak demand) (Unsigned/Absolute)
1010kW Dem System NowAvera ge Power (kW) for most recent dem and window ( Unsigned/Absolute)
1020kW Dem Syste m MinMin Average Power Window (U nsigned/Absolute)
1030kW SystemSystem true Power (kW). Unsigned absolute value of (k W L1) + (kW L2) +
1031kW System NetSystem Power (kW) Signed net value of (kW L1) + (kW L2) + (kW L3)
1060kW System AverageEquals kWh System /(Time Since Reset /3600 seconds/Hr) (resettable)
1080kW Avg PosEquals kWh Syste m Positive/(Time Since Reset/3 600 seconds/Hr)
1090kW Avg NegEquals kWh System Negative/(Time Since Reset/3600 seconds/Hr)
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(kW L3)
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Object
Identifier
1100kW System MaxSystem Highest Instantaneous Draw Since Reset (kW)
1110kW System Maximum PositiveSystem Highest Instantaneous Positive Draw Since Reset (kW) (Signed Net)
1120kW System Maximum NegativeSystem Highest Instantaneous Negative Draw Since Reset (kW)
1130kW System MinSystem Lowest Instantaneous Draw Since Reset (kW, resettable)
1140kW System Minimum PositiveSystem Lowest Instantaneous Positive Draw Since Reset (kW, resettable)
1150kW System Minimum NegativeSystem Lowest Instantaneous Neg ative Draw Since Reset (kW, resettable)
1160kW L1Individual Phase True Power (kW) (Signed)
1190kW L2"
1220kW L3"
2000kWh Sys TotalSystem True Energy (kWh) (Unsig ned/Absolute)
2010kWh System Total PositiveSystem True Energy Positive (kWh) (Signed Net)
2020kWh System Total NegativeSystem True Energy Negative (kWh) (Signed Net)
NameDescription
2021kWh System Total NetSystem True Energy (kWh) Net
2040kWh L1 PositiveIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Signed)
2050kWh L1 Negative"
2051kWh L1 NetIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Net)
2070kWh L2 PositiveIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Signed)
2080kWh L2 NegativeIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Signed)
2081kWh L2 NetIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Net)
2100kWh L3 PositiveIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Signed)
2110kWh L3 Negative" Individual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Signed)
21111kWh L3 Ne tIndividual Phase True Energy (kWh) (Net)
3000Volts LL Av gVoltage Line to line Average
3010Volts LN AvgVoltage Line to neutral Average
3020Volts L1 L2Individual Phase to Phase Voltages
3030Volts L2 L3"
3040Volts L1 L3"
3050Volt s L1NIndividual Phase to Neutral Voltages (V)
3060Volt s L2N"
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3070Volt s L3N"
4010Amps Sys AvgAverage of al l ph as es .
4020Amps L1Individual Phase Currents (A)
4030Amps L2"
4040Amps L3"
5000kVAR SysSystem Total Reactive Power (kVAR). Unsigned absolute value of (kVA R L1)
5001kVAR Sys NetSystem Total Reactive Power (kVAR). Signed net value of (kVAR L1) +
5030kVAR L1Individual Phase Reactive Energy LSW (kVARh) (Signed)
5060kVAR L2"
5090kVAR L3"
5120kVAR Dem System MaxSys tem Maximum Instantaneous kVAR De mand (kVA, resettable). It displays
NameDescription
+ (kVAR L2) + (kVAR L3)
(kVAR L2) + (kVAR L3)
the defa ult value after a CAM unt il 1 demand window elapses. After a power
cycle or CPU reset, th e v alue is not reset and does not update again until 1
demand w indow elapses. (Unsigned/Absolute)
5130kVAR Dem SystemNowAverage kVAR demand for most recent window (resettable). Displays the
6010kVARh Net SystemSystem Total Reactive Energy (Unsigned/Absolute)
6020kVARh System Total PositiveSystem True Energy (kVARh) Positive (Signed Net)
6030kVARh Sys NegativeSystem Total Reactive Energy (Signed Net)
6050k VA R h L1 Pos it iv eIndividual Phase Reactive Energy (kVARh) (Signed)
6060kVARh L1 N egative"
6080k VA R h L2 Pos it iv e"
6090kVARh L2 N egative"
6110k VA R h L3 Pos it iv e"
6120kVARh L3 N egative"
7000kVAh System TotalSystem Total Apparent Energy (Unsigned/Absolute)
7001kVAh System Total PositiveSystem Total Positive Apparent Energy (kVAh) (Signed Net).
7002kVAh System Total NegativeSystem Total Negative Apparent Energy (Sig ned Net)
default value after a CAM or reset, or power cycle. Updates every minute
thereafter. True demand value takes a de mand period to get to actual value .
(Unsigned/Absolute)
Accumu lates on ly when kW is positive.
7020kVAh L1 PositiveIndividual Phase Apparent Energy LSW (kVAh) (Signe d)
7030kVAh L1 NegativeIndividual Phase A pparent Energy (kVAh) Signed
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7050kVAh L2 Positive"
7060kVAh L2 Negative"
7080kVAh L3 Positive"
7090kVAh L3 Negative"
8000kVA SystemSystem Total Apparent Power (kVA). Unsigned absolute value of (kVA L1) +
8001kVA Sys NetSystem Net Ap parent Power (kVA). Signed net value of (kVA L1) + (kVA L2)
8040kVA Dem System MaxSystem Maximum Instantaneous kVA Demand (kVA, resettable). It displays
8050kVA Dem System NowAvera ge kVA for most recent deman d window (resettable). Displays the
NameDescription
(kVA L2) + (kVA L3).
+ (kVA L3).
the defa ult value after a CAM unt il 1 demand window elapses. After a power
cycle or CPU reset, th e v alue is not reset and does not update again until 1
demand w indow elapses. (Unsigned/Absolute)
default value after a CAM or reset, or power cycle. Updates every minute
thereafter. True demand value takes a de mand period to get to actual value .
(Unsigned/Absolute)
9000DPFSystem Total Displacement Power Factor (PF) (Signed)
9030APFSystem Total Apparent Power Factor (PF) (Signed)
9060DPF L1Individual Phase Displacement Power Factor (PF)
9090DPF L2"
9120DPF L3"
9150APF L1Individual Phase apparent Power Factors (PF)
9180APF L2"
9210APF L3"
10000FrequencyLine Fr equency ( H z)
10010Time Since ResetSeconds since accumulator registers were reset.
12000CTA Phase ShAll CT phase s hift (degrees)
12001CT1 Phase ShCT1 phase s hift (d egrees)
12002CT2 Phase ShCT2 phase s hift (d egrees)
12003CT3 Phase ShCT3 phase s hift (d egrees)
12010CTA ValueAll Val u e
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12011CT1 ValueCT1 Value
12012CT2 ValueCT2 Value
12013CT3 ValueCT3 Value
12030Pulse ScalarChanges the scaling of th e output pulses.
12040Demand WinDemand window size in minutes ; default is 15 minutes.
12050Volts MultMultiply volts values by this scalar. For use with stepdown transformer.
12060Amps MulMu ltiply amps value by this scalar. For use with x:5A CTs and single leg
440504049Displace ment PF L1Individual Phase displacement Power Factor (PF)
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440514050Displac ement PF L2"
4405240 51Displacement PF L3"
4405340 52Apparent PF L1Individual Phase apparent Power Factors (PF)
440544053Apparent PF L2"
4405540 54Apparent PF L3"
4405640 55Amps L1Individual Phase Currents (A)
440574056Amps L2"
440584057Amps L3"
440594058Volts L1 to NeutralIndividual Phase to Neutral Voltages (V)
440604059Volts L2 to Neutral"
440614060Volts L3 to Neutral"
440624061Time Since Reset LSWSeconds since KWH register was reset. LSW
440634062Time Since Reset HSWSeconds since KWH register was reset. MSW
440644063Data Tick CounterInternal sample count (gets cleared every minute): may
4408040 79kW System Avera geEquals KWH_SYSTEM_L&M ÷ (TimeSinceReset_L&M
4408140 80kW Demand System MinSystem Minimum Demand (kW)
4408240 81kVA De mand Sy stem Max Sy stem M aximum Insta ntaneous kVA D emand (k VA,
4408340 82k VA Demand System Now System Averag e k VA Demand For th e most rec ent
4408440 83kVAR Demand System
Max
be used to deter mine if sample rea d is a newer sampl e
than last r ead.
seconds /3600 seconds /Hr) (res ettable).
resettab le). It displays the default value after a CAM
until one demand window el apses. Af ter a power cycle
or CPU reset, the value is not reset and does not
update ag ain until one demand wi n dow elapses .
(current) Demand Window (resettable). Displ ays the
default value after a CAM or reset, or power cycle.
Updates every minute thereafter. True demand value
takes a demand period to ge t to actual v alue. Similar to
44005.
System Maximum kVAR Demand (kVAR, resettable). It
displays the default val ue after a CAM until one
demand w indow elapses. After a power cycle or CPU
reset, the value is not reset and does not update again
until one demand wi n dow elaps es .
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Table 16: Configurat ion Registers.
ModbusOffsetRegisterDescription
401290128Synchronize RegisterMultiple MD Model Power Meter’s s y nchronization
register.
440664065Clear Accumulated
Measurements
445254524CT Type AllWrit es same type f or all DTs : 1=Milli Volt, 2=R ogowski.
445264525Slave ID!1 = SIEMENS, 1 = Veris. Sets SLAVE_ID to Veris or
445994598CT Phase ShiftCT Phase Shift X 1 00 +/-
446004599CT Integer AllInteger value of all CTs. Writes same value to Registers
446014600CT Decimal AllDecimal value of all CTs. Writes same value to
446024601Data ScalarA Value of 0-6 that changes the scal ing of certain
446034602Demand Wind ow SizeDemand w indow size in min utes; default is 15 minutes.
446044603Volts M ult iplierMultiply volts values by this scalar. Use with Step-down
446054604Amps MultiplierMultiply amps value by this scalar . For use w ith ×:5A
Writing 1234 resets all 'H' registers, accumulated MD
Model Power Meter data (kWh, kWh, and so on) s tored
in flash to CAM Default value.
SIEMENS.
Writes same value to Registers 50199, 50299, and
50399.
50100, 50 20 0, an d 50 300.
Registers 50100, 5020 0, and 50300.
registers.
Transformer. Affec ts all parameters that use volts (such
as, kW).
CTs and single let monitoring of a three phase load.
Affects all parameters that use amps (such as, k W).
460596058Volts L1 to NeutralIndividual Instantaneous Phase to Neutral
Factors (dPF); Register is 100 × actual value (If
the Individual dPF (44050) is positive, this register
will contain that value; otherwise, it will be zero).
(aPF); Re gister is 100 × actu al value (If the
Individ ual aPF( 44053) is positive, this r egister w ill
contain that value; otherwise, it will be zero).
Voltages (V)
460606059Volts L2 to Neutral“
460616060Volts L3 to Neutral“
460626061Time Since Res et LSW (Secon ds) Seconds since kWh, kVAh, kVA Rh and
460636062Time Since Res et MSW (S econds) Seco nds since CAM. MSW
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460806079Positive kW Sy stem AverageEquals Positive KWH_SYSTEM_L&M ÷
460816080Positive kW Demand System
Minimum
460826081kVA Demand System MaximumMaximum Instantaneous kVA Demand (kW,
460836082kVA Demand System NowSys tem Average kVA Dema nd for the most recent
460846083kVAR Demand System MaxSystem Maximum kVAR Demand (kVAR,
resettab le). It displays the default value after a
CAM until one demand window elapses. After a
power cycle or CPU reset, the value is not reset
and does no t update again until one demand
window el apses.
Factors (dPF); Register is 100 × actual value (If
the Individual dPF(44050) is Negative, this
register will contain that value; otherwise, it will
be zero).
Factors (aPF); Register is 100 × actual value (If
the Individual aPF (44053) is Negative, this
register will contain that value; otherwise, it will
be zero).
470577056Amps L2“
470587057Amps L3“
470597058Volts L1 to NeutralIndividual Instantaneous Phase to Neutral
470607059Volts L2 to Neutral“
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470617060Volts L3 to Neutral“
470627061Ti me Since R eset LSW (Secon ds) Sec onds since kWh, k VAh, kVARh and
470637062Ti me Since Reset MSW (Seconds ) Seconds since CAM. MSW
470807079Negative kW System AverageEquals Negative KWH_SYSTEM_L&M ÷
460817080Negative k W Demand System
Minimum
470827081kVA Demand System MaximumMaximum Instantaneous kVA Demand (kW,
470837082kVA Demand System NowSystem Average kVA D emand for th e most
470847083kVAR Demand System MaxSystem Maximum kVAR Demand (kVAR,
associated Demand registers were reset. LSW
(resettable).
resettab le). It displays the default value after a
CAM until one demand window elapses. After a
power cycle or CPU reset, the value is not reset
and does no t update again until one demand
window el apses.
Protocol Commands
The Modbus messaging protocol used for communication follows the Modbus RTU
protocol described in this section. Each register read from or written to the power
meters is a 16-bit, unsigned, positive integer v alue. The MD- BMS and MD-BMED
power meters support the following commands:
Table 23: Supported Modbus Commands.
Command NameCommand Number
(Hex)
Read Holding Registers03Used to read the data values from the power
Write Single Register06Used to write a single holding register to an
Report Slave ID11Used to read information from the identified
Description
meter.
MD-BMS or MD-BMED power meter.
power meter .
The following guidelines are used for these Modbus commands:
● All values are hexadec imal; spaces are not included.
● The address is t he value of the address switch on t he power met er. This must be
different f or each power meter on a single Modbus network.
● The register’s high-order and low-order bits are t he 16-bit value of a single, or first
register to be acc essed f or a read or write.
● The CRC is the 16-bit CRC value. Note t hat the CRC’s LSB and MSB are reversed
in comparison to those for the registers and data.
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Read Holding Registers
This command reads the contents of a contiguous block of holding registers containing
data values from the power meter. When a read command is received, the power
meter sends a response t hat includes the value of the requested registers.
Table 24: Format for Modbus Command 03.
Command InformationCom m an d Lay o utExample Command
Power meter addressNn37
Comman d nu mb er0303
First reg ister to read – high or der bitsxx00
First reg ister to read – low order bitsxx0C
Number of registers to read – high order bitsXx00
Number of registers to read – low order bitsxx01
CRC low order bitsxx41
CRC high order bitsXx9F
Command Example
This command reads f rom a power meter with an address switch setting of 37 hex,
reading one byte starting at register offset 0C hex. Note that offset 12 corresponds to
Modbus register 40013. All values are hexadecimal.
Table 25: Example f or Modbus Command 03.
Example Request Field NameCommand
(Hex)
Power meter address37Power meter address37
Command03Command03
Starting register address to readhigh order bi ts
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The value sen
t as the register address in the read and write Modbus commands is
The response from the power meter at address 37. Two bytes were read from the
requested regist er, 000C. The value of the registers read was 0000. The DRC value
was 4070. The number of registers read must be between 1 and 125, inclusive.
not the register listed in the table, instead an abbreviated version is sent. The actual
register address sent is the Modbus register value minus 40001. For example, the
address sent in the command message for regist er 40025 is actually 4061 (0FDD
hexadecimal).
Write Single Register
This command writes to a single holding register of the power meter. The normal
response is an ecno of the request, returned after the register contents are writ ten.
Table 26: Format for Modbus Command 06.
Command InformationCommand Lay o utExample Command
Power meter addressnn37
Comman d nu mb er0606
Register to w rite – high order bitsxx00
Register to write – low order bitsxx00
Register value to w rite – high order bitsxx00
Register value to w rite – low order bitsxx00
CRC low order bitsxx8C
CRC high order bitsXx5C
Command Example
This command writ es to a power met er with an address switch setting of 37 hex (55 in
decimal), writing one byte at register 000C, and writing a value of 00 to clear the KWH
registers. The data value of 0 is sent to register 0. Note that offset 0 corresponds to
Modbus register 40001. The CRC is 5C8C. All values are hexadecimal.
Table 27: Example f or Modbus Command 06.
Example Request Field NameCommand
(Hex)
Power meter address37Pow er meter address37
Comman d nu mb er06Comm an d nu mb er06
Response Field NameRespons e
(Hex)
Register to w rite – high order bits00Register written to – hig h order bits00
Register to write – low order bits00Register w ritten to – low order bits00
Register value to write – high order
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Register value to write – low order
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CRC low order bits8CCRC low order bits8C
CRC high order bits5CCRC high order bits5C
00Register value written – low order
Response Field NameRespons e
(Hex)
00
bits
Command: 37060000000 18CSC
Response: 3706000000018CSC
The response is from the power meter at address 37. One byte was written to at the
requested regist er, 0000. The value written was 0000. The CRC value was 5C8C. An
echo of the original command after the contents ar e written is a valid response.
Error Response
If the first register in this write command is not in the valid range of registers, the power
meter returns an error message.
Report Slave ID
This command is used to read the description, current status, and other information
specific to a remote device. A normal response includes the data contents specific to
the device.
Table 28: Format for Modbus Command 11 (17 in Decimal).
Command InformationC om m an d Lay o utExample Command
Power meter addressnn37
Comman d nu mb er1111
Command Example
Table 29: Example for Modbus Command 11 (17 in Decimal).
Example Request Field NameCommand
(Hex)
Power meter address37Power meter ad dress37
Comman d nu mb er11Comman d nu mb er11
CRC low or5der bits07Byte count
CRC high order bits8CSlave ID
Response Field NameResponse
(Hex)
Run indicator stat us
Additional data
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Slave ID
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED power meters use the following default format for the
slave ID:
Siemens Industry MD-BMS, Serial Number, FW Ref Major Revision,
Minor Revision, Scalar X.
Example:
Siemens Industry MD-BMS, PS3912001, FW Rev 10, Scalar 3
NOTE: See
Veris H8035/H80346 Emulation
for slave ID structure while in Veris
emulation.
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Appendix C - Connecting Multipl e MD Power Meters to an
RS-485 Network
This section desc ribes setting up a network with multiple MD-BMS or MD-BMED
Power Meters using the BACnet or Modbus communication protocol. An RS-485
network can support up to 127 MD-BMS or MD-BMED devices using the BACnet
protocol and 247 MD-BMS or MD-BMED devices using the Modbus protocol. Due to
typical BAS net work traffic, it is suggested to limit the BACnet devices to less than 100
meters on a network and Modbus devices to less than 150 meters on a network. This
estimation is f or sizing only; more meters may be possible depending on cont rol
system network traffic.
Communication Protocol
BACnet MS/TP and Modbus RTU are standar d communication protocols that allow
communication between a client and multiple devices connect ed to the same network.
RS-485 is the protocol standard used by MD-BMS or MD-BMED meters as the
hardware’s physical int erface while BACnet or Modbus is the networking prot ocol.
Daisy Chain Layout for RS-485 Network
When multiple devices are connected, the devices must be connected in a daisy chain.
A daisy chain means t hat all plus (+ ) connections are chained together, and all minus () connections are chained together across the network.
A network containing multiple devices requires a unique address for each device. This
allows the master device to identify and communicate with each slave. The
BACnet/Modbus network administrator must assign a unique network address to each
MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter using the rotary switches MSB and LSB.
Other network layout s (for example, star) are not rec ommended when using the RS485 standard.
Networking Using the BACnet MS/TP/Modbus RTU
Protocol
1. Install the RS-485 cable on the RS-485 comm unications terminal block.
2. Set a unique address for each device using the table in
Communication Prot ocol
in the
Prepping for Installat ion
Establishing
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Appendix D - Installing Firmware Updates for the MD-BMS
and MD-BMED Power Meter
MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meter firmware updates ar e available from the website
noted below, typically contained in a Zip file that can be downloaded, unzipped and
installed using ViewPoint. The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power Meters require
ViewPoint 4.1 or lat er.
You can download the latest version of ViewPoint soft ware for free from the following
site:
Web Link: www. dentinstruments.com/s iemens
User Name: siem ens
Password: mdpowermeter
Downloading and Installing Firmware
● Download the Zip file containing the firmware. Extract the Zip file to a folder on the
computer.
You can download the latest version of ViewPoint soft ware for free from the following
site:
Web Link: www. dentinstruments.com/s iemens
User Name: siem ens
Password: mdpowermeter
1. Connect the computer to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter using the USB
port. See
Power Meter
2. Select the baud rate for loading the firmware t o the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power
Meter. A baud rate of 9600 downloads the firmware to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED
in approximately six minutes. A faster baud rate can be selected to reduce the time
by approximately 2. 5 minutes. Change the baud rate using the Communications
tab and selecting t he desired baud rate. The baud rat e is synchronized between
ViewPoint and the MD- BMS or MD-BMED meter by clicking the Connect butt on.
3. Select the Firmware tab in ViewPoint. Click Browse to locate the extracted
firmware files. Click Update to start t he firmware update. See
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When the update com pletes, ViewPoint displays a message window confirming a
successful updat e.
● If the baud rate was changed using an RS-485 for the firmware update, restore the
baud rate to its original set ting.
Installing the ViewP oint Software and Communicating with the MD Model
for additional information.
Using the ViewPoint
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Verifying Installation with ViewPoint Software
In addition to ver ifying your connections wit h the Phase LEDs on the front of the meter,
you can use the ViewPoint software to check connections. Any computer running
ViewPoint software can display information about the meter's real time values for local
verification of operation.
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Real-Time Values Screen
Click on the Real-Time Values tab at the top of the ViewPoint screen t o display current
measured values.
The R eal-Time Values screen shows current readings to verify that the system is
configured properly. The tables display the real- time values of Volts, Amps, Kw, KVA,
KVAR, and Power Factor (PF) for Phase L1, Phase L2, and Phase L3. This screen
also displays the CT type connected to the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter and
the CT value.
Values displayed for Volts, Amps, Kw, and so on should make sense; meaning that the
values in the table are r elevant for the service being measured. This indicates the MDBMS or MD-BMED Power Meter s etup is correct. It may also be useful to use a
handheld amp meter t o test the current and compare its readings to the values
provided on the Real-Time Values screen.
To acquire new measurem ent values, click Update to retrieve a new set of values for
the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Power Meter. For Auto-Update, select the check box to
automatically updat e values approximately every 20 seconds.
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This Real
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Time Values data is for data monitoring and verification only.
Using the Optional Visual Display to Verify Real-Time Values
(MD-BMED Model Only)
The MD-BMED Power Meter has a two-line × 16-character bac klit visual display that
enables you to read real-time values directly from the meter. It has two rows of 16
characters t hat auto cycle between informat ional screens every two to three seconds,
with real-time values updated every second. Click the Hold button (located on the side
of the meter) to stop the cycle until it is clicked again, or until a set t imeout is reached.
Some informat ion such as protocol, CT type, Volts, Aps, Kw, PF and so on, is
displayed during each cycle. See
Appendix H
for complete cycle inf ormation.
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Modbus VERIS H8035/H8036 Emulation
Appendix E – Modbus VERIS H8035/H8036 Emulation
The MD-BMS and MD-BMED Model Meters can be used as a direct replacements for
the Veris, Inc. H8035/H8036 series of networked power meters. This mirroring of the
Veris Modbus register assignments makes replacement with an MD-BMS or MDBMED Power Meter simple. However, because the number of parameters that the
Veris meters measur e is less than half of what the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Model
Power Meter c an measure, the other Modbus registers described in the table need to
be used to utilize t he additional capabilities of t he MD-BMS and MD-BMED Power
Meters.
Writing a 1 to register 44526 sets the Slave ID to Veris mode and ViewPoint lists the
Veris registers in the ViewPoint Read/Write Registers tab.
When register 44526 contains a 1 for Veris mode, the Slave ID command format is:
4002524kW System AvgEquals KWH_SY STEM_ L&M ÷ (TimeSinceReset_L&M
seconds /3600 seconds /Hr) (res ettable)
4002625kW Demand System MinSystem Minimum Demand (kW, resettable), It displays
4002726kW Demand Syste m Max System Maximu m Demand (kW, resettable). Behaves
the default value after a CAM until 1 demand window
elapses. After a power cycle or CPU reset, the value is
not reset and does not update again u ntil 1 demand
window el apses.
as 40026.
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IS H8035/H8036 Emulat ion
Table 32: Veris Multipliers for Integer Registers 40001-40027.
40020VOLTS L2- N 0.0156250.0156250.0156250.0156250.015625
40021VOLTS L3- N 0.0156250.0156250.0156250.0156250.015625
40022AMPS L13.9063exp-30.0156250.031250.06250.125
40023AMPS L23.9063exp-30.0156250.031250.06250.125
40024AMPS L33.9063exp-30.0156250.031250.06250.125
40025kW0.0040.0160.0320.0640.128
40026kW0.0040.0160.0320.0640.128
40027kW0.0040.0160.0320.0640.128
Per the Veris implement ation, to obtain true engineering units, the values returned from
the registers in the ViewPoint Register Des criptions Table must be mult iplied by the
scaling values listed in T able 23:
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For example, if the MD-BMS or MD-BMED Model Power Meter has 100A CTs
connected to it , the system reactive power (kVAR) is calculated by:
● Read register 40004.
● Multiply the value returned f rom register 40004 by 0.004.
Table 33: VERIS Modbus Floating Point Registers
Modbus
Register
40257256VERIS Float kWh System MSWSystem Net True Energy (kWh, Resettabl e)
40258257VERIS Float k Wh System LSWSystem Net True Energy (kWh, Resettable)
40261260VERIS Float kW Sys tem MSWSystem Total True Power MSW
40262261VERIS Float kW Sys tem LSWSystem Total True Power LSW
40263262VERIS Float kVAR System MSWSystem Total Reactive Power MSW
40264263VERIS Float kVAR System LSWSystem Total Reactive Power LSW
40265264VERIS Float kVA Sys tem MSWSystem Total Apparent Pow er MSW
OffsetViewPoint NameDescription
40266265VERIS Float kVA Sys tem LSWSystem Total Apparent Power LSW
40267266VERIS Float PF System MSWSystem Total Pow er Factor MS W
40268267VERIS Float PF System LSWSystem Total P ower Factor LSW
40269268VERIS Float Volts Line to Line Avg MSWVoltage Line to Line Average MSW
40270269VERIS Float Volts Line to Line Avg LSWVoltage Line to Line Average LSW
40271270VERIS Float Volts Line to Neutral Avg MSWVolt age Line to Neutr al Average MSW
40272271VERIS Float Volts Line to Neu tral Avg LS WVoltage Line to N eutral Average LSW
40273272VERIS Float Amps System Avg MSWTotal Current in all Phases MSW
40274273VERIS Float Amps System Avg LSWTotal Current in all Phases LSW
40280279VERIS Fl oat kW L3 LS WIndividual Phase True Power L3 LSW
40281280VERIS Float Appa rent PF L1 MSWIndividual Phas e Appare nt Power Factor L1 MSW
40282281VERIS Float Appa rent PF L1 LSWIndividual Phase A pparent Power Factor L1 LSW
40283282VERIS Float Appa rent PF L2 MSWIndividual Phas e Appare nt Power Factor L2 MSW
40284283VERIS Float Appa rent PF L2 LSWIndividual Phase A pparent Power Factor L2 LSW
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Modbus
Register
40285284VERIS Float Appa rent PF L3 MSWIndividual Phas e Appare nt Power Factor L3 MSW
40286285VERIS Float Appa rent PF L3 LSWIndividual Phase A pparent Power Factor L3 LSW
40287286VERIS Float Volts L1 to L2 MSWPhase to Phase Voltage L1 to L2 MSW
40288287VERIS Fl oat V olts L1 to L2 LSWPhase to Phase Voltage L1 to L2 LSW
40289288VERIS Float Volts L2 to L3 MSWPhase to Phase Voltage L2 to L3 MSW
40290289VERIS Fl oat V olts L2 to L3 LSWPhase to Phase Voltage L2 to L3 LSW
40291290VERIS Float Volts L1 to L3 MSWPhase to Phase Voltage L1 to L3 MSW
40292291VERIS Fl oat V olts L1 to L3 LSWPhase to Phase Voltage L1 to L3 LSW
40293292VERIS Fl oat V olts L1 to Ne utral MSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L1 to N MSW
40294293VERIS Float Volts L1 to Neutra l LSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L1 to N LSW
40295294VERIS Fl oat V olts L2 to Ne utral MSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L2 to N MSW
40296295VERIS Float Volts L2 to Neutra l LSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L2 to N LSW
40297296VERIS Fl oat V olts L3 to Ne utral MSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L3 to N MSW
OffsetViewPoint NameDescription
40298297VERIS Float Volts L3 to Neutra l LSWPhase to Neutral Voltage L3 to N LSW
40299298VERIS Fl oat Amps L1 MSWPhase Current L1 MS W
40300299VERIS Fl oat Amps L1 LSWPhase Curre nt L1 LSW
40301300VERIS Fl oat Amps L2 MSWPhase Current L2 MS W
40302301VERIS Fl oat Amps L2 LSWPhase Curre nt L2 LSW
40303302VERIS Fl oat Amps L3 MSWPhase Current L3 MS W
40304303VERIS Fl oat Amps L3 LSWPhase Curre nt L3 LSW
40305304VERIS Float kW System Avg MS WSystem Average Power MSW
40306305VERIS Float kW System Avg LSWSystem Avera ge Power LS W
40307306VERIS Float Demand Sys tem Mini mum MSWSystem Minimum De mand MSW
40308307VERIS Float Demand Sys tem Mini mum LSWSystem Minimu m De mand LSW
40309308VERIS Float Dem and Syste m Maximu m MSWSys tem M aximum Demand MSW
40310309VERIS Float Demand System Maximum LSWSystem Max imum Dem and LSW
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Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
Appendix F - Decimal to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
Decimal values are used f or the MD Series Power Meter addresses. The hex value is
the corresponding value set on the upper and lower rotary network address switches
on the MD Model Power Meter.