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A1700 Programmable
Polyphase Meter
Chapter 3 - Hardware
M120 001 3S
5.2007
A1700 Chapters
Chapter 1 Introduction M120 001 1

Chapter 2 Over view M120 001 2
Chapter 3 Hardware M120 001 3
Chapter 4 Communications M120 001 4
Chapter 5 Input/Output M120 001 5
Chapter 6 Installation M 120 0016
Chapter 7 Software Support M120 001 7
Chapter 8 IEC 870 Meter (Special) M120 001 8
Chapter 9 T. L. Compensation (Special) M120 001 9
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CONTENTS
1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................4
2 WARNING .................................................................................................................4
3 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................5
4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................6
5 FEATURES OF THE A1700 METER........................................................................7
5.1 Registration of Quantities ..........................................................................................7
5.1.1 kWh............................................................................................................................7
5.1.2 kvarh ..........................................................................................................................7
5.1.3 kVAh ..........................................................................................................................8
kVAh Register 2.........................................................................................................8
5.1.4 Customer Defined Registers .....................................................................................8
5.1.5 Inputs ........................................................................................................................9
5.2 Programmable Features ............................................................................................9
5.2.1 Demand Registers .....................................................................................................9
5.2.1.1 Sliding Demand .......................................................................................................10
5.2.2 Tariff Structure .........................................................................................................10
5.2.2.1 Time-of-use Registers .............................................................................................10
5.2.2.2 Seasons...................................................................................................................10
5.2.2.3 Switching Time ........................................................................................................11
5.2.2.4 Maximum Demand Registers ..................................................................................11
5.2.2.5 Coincidence Demand Registers ..............................................................................11
5.2.2.6 Independent Day Control.........................................................................................12
5.2.2.7 Exclusion Dates .......................................................................................................12
5.2.2.8 End of Billing Date ...................................................................................................12
5.2.2.9 Daylight Saving........................................................................................................13
5.2.3 Deferred Tariff..........................................................................................................13
5.2.4 Historical Registers..................................................................................................13
5.3 Data Stream Mode ..................................................................................................14
6 THE DISPLAY .........................................................................................................14
6.1 Deferred Display ......................................................................................................15
6.2 Display Modes .........................................................................................................15
6.3 Registration of Values..............................................................................................16
6.4 Display Messages....................................................................................................16
6.4.1 Error Warnings Messages .......................................................................................16
6.4.2 Billing Message Categories .....................................................................................16
6.4.3 Optical Port Message Categories............................................................................16
6.5 Dial Test...................................................................................................................17
7 USING THE PUSHBUTTONS.................................................................................17
8 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSFORMER RATIOS ........................................18
8.1 Transformer Errors ..................................................................................................18
9 RELAY OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................19
10 REVERSE RUNNING DETECTION........................................................................20
10.1 Per Phase Reverse Run Detection..........................................................................20
11 LOAD PROFILE RECORDING...............................................................................20
11.1 Load Profile Status ..................................................................................................21
12 TEST INDICATOR PULSE OUTPUT......................................................................21
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13 COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................22
13.1 Optical Communications Port ..................................................................................22
13.2 Serial Communications............................................................................................22
14 PROGRAMMING THE A1700 METER ...................................................................22
15 REAL TIME CLOCK AND CALENDAR .................................................................23
15.1 Time Set and Time Adjust .......................................................................................23
16 BATTERY BACK-UP ..............................................................................................23
16.1 Battery Monitoring....................................................................................................24
17 SELF DIAGNOSTICS..............................................................................................24
18 SECURITY...............................................................................................................24
18.1 Password Protection................................................................................................25
18.2 Failed Password Attempts .......................................................................................25
18.3 Security Monitoring ..................................................................................................25
19 POWER SUPPLY....................................................................................................26
19.1 Phase Failure Indication ..........................................................................................26
19.2 Power Fail Logging ..................................................................................................27
19.3 Phase Rotation ........................................................................................................27
19.4 Voltage Imbalance ...................................................................................................27
20 INSTRUMENTATION ..............................................................................................27
20.1 Instrumentation Event Monitoring............................................................................28
20.2 Instrumentation Profiling ..........................................................................................28
20.2.1 Mode 1 - Instrumentation Profiling...........................................................................29
20.2.2 Mode 2 - Snapshot Instrumentation Event .............................................................29
20.2.3 Mode 3- Instrumentation During an Event...............................................................29
21 TRANSFORMER LOSS COMPENSATION ...........................................................30
22 DATA RETENTION .................................................................................................30
23 MODULES...............................................................................................................30
24 OPTIONAL AUXILIARY VOLTAGE FOR POWER SUPPLY ................................31
25 OPTIONAL BATTERY READ WITHOUT POWER ................................................31
26 TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................33
26.1 Power Supply...........................................................................................................33
26.2 Burden Per Phase ...................................................................................................33
26.3 Product Life..............................................................................................................33
26.4 Temperature Range.................................................................................................34
26.5 Physical ...................................................................................................................34
26.6 Output Relays (Internal)...........................................................................................34
26.7 Optical Communications Port ..................................................................................35
26.8 Safety Class.............................................................................................................35
26.9 Real Time Clock ......................................................................................................35
26.10 Insulation .................................................................................................................35
26.11 Auxiliary Voltage ......................................................................................................36
26.12 External Battery Read without Power......................................................................36
26.13 Operation on Different Power Systems ...................................................................37
27 SAFETY ISSUE.......................................................................................................37
28 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................38
29 TEST INFORMATION .............................................................................................38

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FIGURES
Figure 1 Model Number Structure..........................................................................................39
Figure 1 Model Number Structure..........................................................................................40
Figure 1A Model Number Structure..........................................................................................41
Figure 1A Model Number Structure..........................................................................................42
Figure 2 A1700 Meter ............................................................................................................43
Figure 2A A1700 Meter (Lid Up and Terminal Cover Removed) .............................................44
Figure 2B A1700 Meter (Short Terminal Cover) ......................................................................45
Figure 2C A1700 Meter (Short Terminal Cover for DIN Standard Accessories)......................45
Figure 3 Standard BS 5685 Register Category Display Formats ..........................................46
Figure 4 Display Symbols (General) ......................................................................................47
Figure 4A Display Selection .....................................................................................................48
Figure 4B Display Errors ..........................................................................................................49
Figure 4C Display Characters ..................................................................................................50
Figure 4D Large Character Display Options ............................................................................51
Figure 5 Pulse Values for Direct Connected Meters..............................................................52
Figure 5A Pulse Values for Scaling by CT/VT Ratios ..............................................................53
Figure 6 Security Monitoring and Error Information...............................................................54
Figure 7 Password Access Levels (Code of Practice 5)........................................................55
Figure 8 Features of the A1700 Range .................................................................................56
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A1700 METER HARDWARE
1 SCOPE
This Chapter provides a comprehensive guide to the features and operation of all versions of
the A1700 meter. Figure 1 shows the structure of the model number and establishes the
most significant features of the meter.
Meter features are generally common to all versions of the A1700, but features specific to a
generic model of the meter are tabulated under the Version Section of the Model Code (See
Figure 1A).
Throughout this manual, features identified by the meter version(s) are marked alongside the
section header e.g.
Instrumentation Profiling Meter (-1)
The Model Code can be found on the meter nameplate.
The suffix for the version (underlined) is shown in the example below:
P********-1
Should you have any questions or problems regarding the A1700 meter,
please phone Elster Metering Systems on +44 (0) 01785 275200 and ask for the Product
Support Department.
2 WARNING
SAFETY ISSUES
Before installing or removing any covers of the A1700 Meter, refer to M120 001 7
(Installation Instructions). Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
2.1 European Directives RoHS and WEEE

Devices for metering and billing electrical energy described in this manual are supplied for use
in a ‘Fixed Installation’ only. Devices described are a ‘Component of a System Only’ and
therefore outside the scope of European Directives 2002/95/EC RoHS (Restriction of the Use
of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment) and 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

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3 INTRODUCTION
The A1700 meter provides the complete solution for complex time of use metering for
commercial and industrial consumers. The following versions of the meter are described:
• Direct Connected meter
• CT or CT-VT operated meter
• Multi-utility compatible meter providing data collection from external meters
• Multi-utility compatible meter with Instrumentation profiling and event logging
• Class 0.2s, CT-VT multi-utility compatible meter with transformer loss compensation
The A1700 is of modular design, allowing one module for input or output and one module for
communications to be fitted underneath the terminal cover. The modules are described in
M120 001 5 (Input/output) and M120 001 4 (Communications).
Elster Metering Systems Power Master Unit Software (M120 001 6) provides a WindowsTM
based platform for ease of programming the A1700 and reading meter data.
The A1700 Meter

Measurement kWh Import and Export, kvarh in 4 quadrants, kVAh
Tariff 16 or 32 time-of-use registers, 8 maximum demand registers, 5 coincident
demand registers, 12 seasons, 96 switching times, 64 exclusion days.
Deferred Tariff As above
4 Relays (optional) Normally open, solid state relays
Data Storage 12, 18 or 36 sets of billing data

900 days demand load profile
450 days demand load profile
450 days demand load profile, 370 days instrumentation profile (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
0 days demand load profile, 450 days instrumentation profile (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
Accuracy Class Class 0.2s, Class 0.5s Class 1 and Class 2 (kWh measurement)
The A1700 incorporates security passwords and complies with Code of Practice 5 (Issue 6 V
2.00). Passwords can be disabled if required.
The Meter can be programmed or read either locally or remotely.
Local communications is established via an optical communications port, using a PC or
Hand Held Unit incorporating the IEC 62056-21 (formerly IEC 61107) protocol.
A Communications Module (RS232 or RS485) provides for remote communications either
directly from a PC or via a modem e.g. PSTN, GSM, PAKNET etc.
The A1700 meter is housed in a polycarbonate polyphase meter case, which allows safe
access to the auxiliary terminals.
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The A1700 Meter satisfies the requirements of: -

EN 60687 1992: Indoor kWh meters of protective Class II and accuracy Class 0.5s and 0.2s
(CT and CT-VT operated only).
EN 61036 1996: Indoor kWh meters of protective Class II and accuracy Class 1 or Class 2.
EN 61268 1996: kvarh meters for reactive energy Class 2 and Class 3.
Degree of protection is to IP53.
The A1700 with the large character display conforms to:

IEC 62053 - 21 kWh, Class 1 & Class 2 Static
IEC 62053 - 22 kWh, Class 0.2 and 0.5 Static
IEC 62053 - 23 kvarh, Class 2 and 3 Static
IEC 62052 - 11 General Requirements
IEC 62053 - 61 Power Consumption and Voltage Requirements
4 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Display
The A1700 meter enclosure consists of the following parts: Display
pushbutton
1. A polycarbonate polyphase meter base in which is
Nameplate
mounted the terminal block and main circuit board. Optical
Communications
The base has 3 fixing points, an adjustable mounting port
bracket (top centre), and two fixing screws (bottom left
and right corners) beneath the terminal cover Extended
terminal cover
2. A polycarbonate terminal block that contains the main
circuit terminals
3. A polycarbonate main cover that clips on to the base and
is secured by two sealable screws
4. A clear sealable flip lid is hinged to the cover Flip lid
(Raised)
5. With the flip lid sealed, the display pushbutton and optical
communications ports are accessible. Raising the flip lid Utility
Pushbutton
allows access to the Utility pushbutton. Modules can be Varh/imp Wh/imp
identified through a cut out window or released by pressing
Cut-out
the release catch windows
6. A sealable terminal cover plate that clips over the main Module
Input/output release catches
terminal screws. This prevents accidental contact with the module
power circuits when fitting or removing modules Communications
Internal module
7. A terminal cover retained by two sealable screws through to relays
the base fits directly to the main cover and prevents access to
any wiring. Removal of the cover allows the optional modules to be fitted and gives access
to the terminals of the internal relays. A meter connection diagram and provision for
module and relay connections are provided inside the terminal cover. There are three
versions of the terminal cover, an extended cover (Figure 2), short cover (Figure 2B) and a
short cover with fittings for DIN standard accessories (Figure 2C)

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The meter can be provided with a standard display or a display with large characters (See
Figure 4C).
An IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107) optical communications port is situated on the right hand
side of a flip cover.
Optical communications probes contain a circular magnet, which retain the probe against the
metal ring.
5 FEATURES OF THE A1700 METER

The meter contains numerous features, any combination of which can be selected to provide
the required metering function. Programmable features are selected using Power Master Unit
Software that runs on an IBM or compatible PC. The software is available from Elster Metering
Systems and is described in M120 001 6.
5.1. Registration of Quantities
5.1.1 kWh
kWh total import energy
kWh total export energy
The measurement discrimination is such that, as the
power factor of any load, from 0.05Ib to Imax, is varied
over 360°, the import and export registers will never
advance together.
5.1.2 kvarh
All four quadrants are registered separately.
Q1 kvarh Import Lagging Energy
Q2 kvarh Import Leading Energy
Q3 kvarh Export Lagging Energy
Q4 kvarh Export Leading Energy
Note: The diagram shows a representation of the quadrants. Later versions of the meter
allow the quadrants to be shown on the display (See Figure 4D).
The reactive power is calculated using the formula var = √ VA2 – W2.
There is a manufacturing option that allows reactive power to be calculated by using the
phase shift method (See model code Figure 1).
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5.1.3 kVAh
kVAh is a scalar quantity calculated from the total kWh and the total kvarh over all phases.
The accuracy of kVAh calculation is ± 0.1% over the full power factor range, based on the
measured values.
The calculation uses the formula:
kVAh = √ ([kWh]2 + [kvarh]2)
The quadrants of energy combined to provide kVAh are programmable.
For some particular tariff applications it is required to determine the kVAh by using quadrants
that can be selected by the user. e.g.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
kWh * * kVAh - to match 2 electromechanical meters
kvarh * *
Note: Real and reactive energy for each phase is respectively summated prior to kVAh
calculation.
kVAh Register 2 (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

As an option, this version of meter allows Customer Defined Register 3 (See Section 5.1.4)
to be configured as a second kVAh register. The register is identical in operation to the kVAh
register i.e. can have separate source quadrants to kVAh Register 1.
5.1.4 Customer Defined Registers

Three programmable Customer Defined (CD) Registers can be used throughout the
cumulative tariff scheme and load profile data to accept pulses from two of the following like
unit registers:
a) kWh total import
b) kWh total export
c) Q1 kvarh Import Lagging Energy
d) Q2 kvarh Import Leading Energy
e) Q3 kvarh Export Lagging Energy
f) Q4 kvarh Export Leading Energy
g) Input 1 (from input module)
h) Input 2 “
i) Input 3 “
j) Input 4 “
Examples of their use are:
CD Register 1 Total kWh kWh import + kWh export (a + b)
CD Register 2 Total import kvarh Q1 kvarh + Q2 kvarh (c + d)
Five channel summation (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

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For the above version of meter, pulses from up to five of the registers can be accepted.
Examples of their use are:
CD Register 1 Total kvarh Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 (c + d + e + f)
CD Register 2 Total kWh kWh import + I/P 1 + I/P 2 + I/P 3 + I/P 4 = Total kWh
import from A1700 plus four external meters.
kVAh Register 2 (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

For the above version of meter, Customer Defined Register 3 can be defined as a second
kVAh register as an alternative to a Summation Register. The use of a second kVAh
register allows for example the total import kVAh and total export kVAh (kVAh Register 2)
to be recorded separately.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
kWh * * Export kVAh
kvarh * *
The contents of the Customer Defined Registers can be included in the display sequence.
5.1.5 Inputs (A1700 -F/G/H/J/L/M/P/Q/S/T/U/V/X/Z/2/3/4/5)

A module with four opto-isolated inputs can be utilised for collecting pulses from external
meters, or for the creation of an event from external equipment such as end of billing reset.
Inputs can be accepted from pulsing meters including electricity, gas or water. The input
rates are programmable. Typical rates for water and gas are given below:
Water Rate/pulse - 0.5, 1, 5 litres
Gas Rate/pulse - 10 dm3, 1ft3
The A1700 customer defined registers allow inputs of similar units to be summated, or inputs
to be summated with any register detailed in Section 5.1.3.4 Note: For full description of
Input Module operation, see M120 001 5 (Input/output Modules).
5.2 Programmable Features

5.2.1 Demand Registers
The A1700 measures demand equivalent to each of the registers specified in Section 5.1.1,
5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.5. The demand calculation is based on the Block Demand or
sliding demand principle.
Note: Sliding demand cannot be used on any input register.
The meter creates an Integration Reset if period boundaries are missed in the event of a
power failure.
The demand can be calculated over any of the following integration periods:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60 minutes.
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5.2.1.1 Sliding Demand (A1700 -B/C/E/I/K/N/Y)

Sliding demand can be applied to Demand, Maximum Demand and Load Profile Registers
and can have up to 3 sub-intervals. The minimum sub-interval period is one minute.
Note: The special case of the number of sub-intervals being one corresponds to the Block
Demand Principle.
One (A1700 -1) or two (A1700 -/2/3/4/5) sliding demand channels can be
independently programmed to accept pulses from any source register as specified
for maximum demand registers.
5.2.2 Tariff Structure

There are a wide variety of settings that can be selected to compose a tariff structure. The
range of selections is as follows:
16 Time of use registers (A1700 -A/B/C/E/F/G/H/K/N/M/P/Y/Z
32 Time of use registers (A1700 -I/J/L/Q/R/T/X/1/2/3/4/5)
8 Maximum demand registers
5 Coincident demand registers (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
1 Sliding maximum demand (A1700 -1)
2 Sliding maximum demand (A1700 -2/3/4/5)
96 Switching times
12 Seasons
24 Change of season dates
64 Exclusion dates
13 End of billing dates (36 dates A1700 -Y/1/2/3/4/5)
Daylight saving action
Independent day control
5.2.2.1 Time-of-use Registers (A1700 -B/C/E/F/G/H/K/M/P)

The A1700 has 16 time of use registers that can be independently programmed to accept
inputs from any of the registers specified in Section 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.5.
Each TOU register is independently time controlled so that registration can take place over a
restricted period of time.
The active TOU register can be shown on the liquid crystal display. More than one TOU
register can be active at any time.
All other Versions (A1700 -I/J/L/Q/R/T/X/Z/1/2/3/4/5)

32 Time-of-use Registers
5.2.2.2 Seasons
There are twelve seasons, each defined by a start date. The end date is calculated
automatically as the day before the next season start date.
There are 24 dates that can be used to indicate the change of season. This enables the
meter to use a particular season’s information more than once in a single year.

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5.2.2.3 Switching Time

Up to 96 switching times can be set. These are the transition times when one active register
takes over from another. Each switching time is defined in hours and minutes. A 24-hour
clock is used.
At each switching time, the time-of-use registers that become active are specified along with
the days of the week to which the switching time applies.
5.2.2.4 Maximum Demand Registers

The eight Maximum Demand Registers can be independently programmed to accept pulses
from any register specified in Sections 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4 and 5.1.5.
The A1700 records the highest maximum demand values that can be sampled on a
continuous basis (24-hour period) or over a restricted time period. At the end of each billing
period, the content of the maximum demand register is added to a corresponding cumulative
maximum demand register. The maximum demand register is then set to zero.
The three highest maximum demands in a period are stored.
5.2.2.5 Coincidence Demand Registers (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

The above version of the A1700 can have a coincident register for each of the first five
maximum demand registers. These registers allow an additional demand value (defined from
the same source list as the maximum demand registers plus Power Factor) to be stored at
the same time as its corresponding maximum demand register.
Examples
MD 1 - kW
Coincident 1 - kvar Q1
MD 5 - kVA
Coincident 5 - System power factor
Value Time and date Value

MD1 78kW 14/10/2004 16:30 Coincidence Register 1 35kvar
↓ ↓
MD5 28kVA 15/10/2004 18:30 Coincidence Register 5 pf 0.8
MD6 90kW 14/10/2004 19:00
MD7 150kVA 12/10/2004 21:30
MD8 200ltrs 14/10/2004 22:00
The three highest coincidence demands in a period are stored using the same time and date
stamp as its associated maximum demand register.
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5.2.2.6 Independent Day Control

The A1700 has the facility to have a different switching program consisting of several
switching times running on different days of the week. An example of a switching program is
shown below.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3 Switc hing programs
5.2.2.7 Exclusion Dates

In the course of a season there may be special days when the tariff does not follow the
normal pattern, e.g. public holidays. These can be taken care of by invoking exclusion dates.
Up to 64 Exclusion dates can be programmed. Each date is specified by a month and day
number and will fall into one of three categories:
1 Dates which are fixed for every year e.g. December 25th
2 Dates which fall on the same day of the month every year e.g. the first Monday in May
3 Dates which vary from year to year e.g. Easter Monday
The exclusion dates can be programmed for up to 15 years.
The total of fixed dates plus variable dates cannot exceed 64.
Switching times for any exclusion dates are listed as part of the tariff structure.
5.2.2.8 End of Billing Date

The A1700 has 13 Automatic End of Billing Dates. An "End of billing period" can be initiated
by one of the methods shown opposite. The meter will respond to whichever signal is
received first.
Apart from automatic resets, once an end of billing period signal is received, further resets
can be locked out for a programmable period between 0 - 255 minutes or until a midnight
boundary.
A1700 (-1/2/3/5) 36 Automatic End of Billing Dates
Display
End of Billing Message
End of Billing Period Reset
Long press of the Reset button

Automatically on programmed dates (13 dates)
On command via the optical communications port
On command via a communications module (if fitted)
From an input on an input module (if fitted)
At a change of season date
At the introduction of a deferred tariff

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5.2.2.9 Daylight Saving

The A1700 provides a daylight saving facility whereby the clock can be advanced by one or
two hours at the start of the summer and can be retarded by one or two hours at the end of
the summer. The advance period must match the retard period.
The time at which advance and retard occur is programmable.
5.2.3 Deferred Tariff

A second tariff can be programmed to the meter that will take effect from a programmed
date. An option to save the billing data on the deferred tariff action date is available as part of
the deferred tariff structure.
The Deferred Tariff contains:
Change of Season Dates
Tariff Switching Times
Exclusion Dates
Time-of-use Sources
Maximum Demand Sources
Coincident Demand Sources (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
Display
5.2.4 Historical Registers

The following registers are stored at the end of each billing period:
kWh Import/Export
kvarh Q1 - Q4
kVAh
Inputs 1 - 4
Customer Defined 1 - 3
TOU - 16 [32]
Maximum Demands 1 - 8
Coincident Demands 1 - 5 (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
The number of Billing Resets together with the method of reset is also stored.
The meter retains the data for the 12 most recent billing periods. The data is stored on a
first in, first out basis, so it will eventually be overwritten by new data.
A1700 (-1/2/3/5) 36 sets of Historical Data

A1700 (-4) 18 sets of Historical Data
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5.3 Data Stream Mode (A1700 - I/J/L/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Z/1/2/3/4/5)

Data Stream Mode allows fast reading of the following registers via the optical port and serial
communications port:
Cumulative Registers
kWh Import/Export (See Section 5.1.1)
kvarh Q1 to Q4 (See Section 5.1.2)
kVAh (See Section 5.1.3)
Customer Defined Registers 1-3 (See Section 5.1.4)
Inputs 1-4 (See Section 5.1.5)
Time of Use Register (See Section 5.2.2.1)
Maximum Demand (See Section 5.2.2.4)
Coincident Demand Registers (-1/2/3/5, see Section 5.2.2.5)
Historical Data (See Section 5.2.4)
Load Profile Data (See Section 11)
Instrumentation Profile Data (See Section 20)
6 THE DISPLAY
The meter is fitted with a 2 line, 16 character, Dot Matrix display (see Figure 4C). There is an
option for the display to be permanently backlit. The display list is programmable allowing up
to 200 items to be displayed. For ease of viewing the display list can be divided into pages,
each page having a unique heading to identify the content. A maximum of 20 menus/pages
is allowed for Consumer and Utility displays.
A complete list of available displays is given in Figure 4A.
A1700 all versions

The following A1700 display variations are available:
Standard Display
Large Character Display
Large Character Display with Backlight
See Model Code, Figure 1 (Hardware configuration) for display configurations.
6.1 Deferred Display

A second display sequence can be programmed to the meter. This will take effect at the
same time as the deferred tariff.

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6.2 Display Modes

The display has 3 modes of operation, Default, Consumer
and Utility Mode.
Default - This mode is entered at power up and at a
programmable period after the last operation of either
pushbutton. The display can be programmed to cycle
between a number of display items. The speed at which
the displays change is programmable.
Short presses of the Display pushbutton will single step
through the autocycle display list plus additional displays
in the single step list.
Consumer Sections
Long Long
1. To enter Consumer Mode, long press the display pushbutton Press Press
2. Short presses of the display pushbutton single steps through

the display list. The list may consist of register values and/or Enter
Enter Selected Page
Consumer Section
other pages
3. To enter another page, select the page heading and long
Short
press the pushbutton. The selected page can be stepped Short
Press Press
through by short pressing the pushbutton
4. To return to the consumer section, select Exit and long
Step Through
press the display pushbutton Page Headings
Select Exit
The display reverts to the autocycle mode at a programmable
period after the last press of the pushbutton.
Utility mode - This mode can only be entered by

lifting the sealed flip cover and short pressing the Display
Utility pushbutton. The display will show Utility.
Once in Utility display mode, operation is the Default Consumer Utility
Autocycle (Step)
same as Consumer mode, using the display Menus Ratios
MD Registers
(Step)
Billing
pushbutton. The display reverts to the autocycle Instrumentation
Menus)Billing 1
mode at a programmable period after the last Billing 2
press of the pushbutton. Exit Exit
Instrumentation Billing
Display Error - If a display error is detected kWh - A Import kWh
Phase rotation Export kWh
(normally due to incorrect programming) in kVA power
consumer or utility mode, the display will revert to

autocycle mode after a 2 second period to prevent Exit Exit
corrupted display data being displayed. A list of
errors is given in Figure 4B.
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6.3 Registration of Values

The registration of values can be custom defined or chosen in line with standard register
category (BS5685: 1979, Part 1).
Registration values can be customised within the following parameters:
Programmable number of digits (8 Maximum)
Programmable number of decimal places
Multiplication factors
Different definitions for cumulative and demand values can be selected.
6.4 Display Messages

6.4.1 Error Warnings Messages
The following warnings are supported:
Meter Error
Battery Failure
Reverse Run
Phase Failure
Instrumentation Events [1 – 5] (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
Voltage Imbalance (A1700 -U/1/2/3/4/5)
These messages can overwrite part of the Autocycle display
6.4.2 Billing Message Categories

Billing period messages display the state of the current billing operation.
Examples of messages are:
Button Disabled
Timed Lockout
Reset Requested
Function Aborted
Reset Complete
6.4.3 Optical Port Message Categories

These messages are displayed when an attempt is made to enable the optical port:
IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107) Port Enable
Function Aborted
Port Enable
Already Enabled

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6.5 Dial Test

The display can be set to Test Mode via the optical port or RS232 Port.
While this mode is active, a small 2 flashes to the lower right of the display.
Test mode shifts the register two decimal places to the left.
Normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 kWh
Test 3 4 5 6. 7 8 kWh
7 USING THE PUSHBUTTONS

The A1700 has two pushbuttons, the Display pushbutton and the Utility pushbutton.
The Utility button is accessible by lifting the flip cover.
The display pushbutton is operated by a series of short and long presses. The long press
time is programmable between 1 and 5 seconds. The default time for long press pushbutton
operation is 2 seconds.
The way the meter responds to the pushbuttons is shown in the table below.
Display - Single Step A short press of the Display pushbutton enters the Default single step mode.
Mode Further short presses step the displays.
Display - Consumer The meter must be in default mode. To view the Consumer Displays, long
Mode press the Display pushbutton. Short presses step through the pages.
To select another page, long press Exit, step through pages and select
required page. To return to the autocycle mode, select the Exit page and
long press the Display pushbutton.
Display - Utility A short press of the Utility pushbutton enters Utility mode. Once Utility mode
Single Step Mode is entered the display is stepped using the Display Pushbutton in the same
way as Single step and Consumer mode.
Billing Period Reset A long press of the Utility pushbutton generates a billing period reset.
The user is presented with a message, then a count of 5 at 1 second
intervals. The reset can be aborted by releasing the pushbutton before the
count is complete. A message 'Billing reset complete' is displayed on
completion of the reset.
Re-enable the The optical port can be re-enabled by a combined long press of both the
Optical Display and Utility Pushbuttons. The user is presented with a message,
Communications Port then a count of 5 at 1 Second intervals. The operation can be aborted by
releasing the pushbutton before the count is complete.
Set Time and Date The time and date can be set in Utility Mode by a long press of the Display
pushbutton when the display shows ‘Set Time & Date’ (or a similar message
(A1700 -4)
programmable via PMU).
The display shows [hh]:[mm]:[ss], [dd]:[mm]:[ccyy].
A long press of the display pushbutton exits the mode with no change.
A short press of the Utility pushbutton highlights [hh] as the edit section.
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A short press of the Display pushbutton increments the value.
A short press of the Utility pushbutton moves the edit to the next data field.
When the Utility pushbutton is pressed with the year highlighted the display
shows all field borders blinking. Short press the Utility button to re-edit [hh].
Long press the Display button to accept the changes and exit the mode.
Alternatively Long press the Utility button to exit the mode without making
changes.
If no pushbutton is pressed for 60 seconds the mode will exit with no time or
date change.
Read Without Power When the Read Without Power battery is fitted (See Section 25), Default
and Consumer displays can be read when power has been removed from
(A1700 -2/3/4/5)
the meter.
Hold the Display Pushbutton pressed until the display becomes active.
Short presses of the Display Pushbutton will step through the Default and
Consumer displays.
If the display pushbutton is not pressed for duration of the display pushbutton
timeout the meter will exit Read Without Power mode.
8 VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSFORMER RATIOS

The primary and secondary values for both CT’s and VT's can be entered into the meter and
viewed on the display.
8.1 Transformer Errors

A compensation factor to allow for the errors of both the CT's and VT's can be programmed
into the meter. Errors (CT and VT) of up to +/- 2.5% may be programmed in 0.02% steps.

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9 RELAY OUTPUTS
Four internal relay outputs are available as an option. Each output is optically coupled and
can be programmed to perform one of the functions shown below.
1 Energy Register Transmission

- (Import/export kWh, Four quadrant kvarh, kVAh, Customer defined, Input registers
- Pulse width 50m sec minimum, 150m sec maximum with maximum of 4 pulses/sec
- Programmable pulse value (minimum value is 2.5 times the meter system pulse value [of LED indicator])
2 End of Demand Period Reset

- Pulse width programmable (default 2.5 seconds)
- End of sub-interval demand (A1700 -2/3/4/5)
3 End of Billing Period Reset

- Pulse width programmable (default 2.5 seconds)
4 Designated TOU Register Active
5 Demand Alarm
4 Volt-Free
- Sliding or block demand Selected Solid
- The alarm remains set until the next complete period with a lower demand
Outputs State
Relays
6 Alarm Event Monitoring
- Input module error
- Battery fail
- Battery elapsed warning
- Meter fault
- Reverse run warning
- Phase failure
- Meter comms event
- Time and date change
- Voltage imbalance (A1700 -U/1/2/3/4/5)
- Instrumentation event (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
A1700 (-4) There is an option to allow the internal relays to track each flash of the Wh or
varh energy flow indicators when the meter is importing or exporting energy.
A pulse width of 8ms to 80ms in increments of 8ms can be programmed. In tracking mode
the relay is normally open.
WARNING
To ensure correct operation, the relay retransmit threshold must be no less than:
2.5 x (Meter Pulse Value x CT ratio x VT Ratio).
This will ensure that the maximum relay output pulse rate (4Hz) is not exceeded.
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10 REVERSE RUNNING DETECTION

The A1700 detects reverse running whenever a single export pulse is received.
The following events are recorded:
1. A flag is set in the load profile byte for each demand period during which reverse running
occurs
2. The time and date of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most recent reverse run events are
stored
3. The total number of reversals is stored
4. 'Reverse Running' identification is a programmable option that can be displayed while the
meter is recording reverse energy (in autocycle display mode), or may be ignored if the
meter is an Import/Export meter
10.1 Per Phase Reverse Run Detection (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

Detection from either or both of the export quadrants (Q2 and Q3) is programmable.
Per Phase Reverse Run Detection is triggered by a reversal being seen for a period of time.
For 3 phase 4 wire variants, phases A, B and C are monitored.
For 3 phase 3 wire systems, phases A and C are monitored.
The following events are recorded:
1. The time and date of the five most recent reverse run events are stored
2. The total number of reversals (per phase) is stored
3. 'Reverse Running (top line) Phase x (bottom line)' can be displayed while the meter is
recording the phase reverse energy event (in autocycle display mode only)
4. L1, L2, L3 can flash when an event occurs
11 LOAD PROFILE RECORDING

The A1700 has the option of storing 450 Load Profile Recording
Power
Master Unit
days or 900 days of load profile data. Demand Registers Readings
The meter can be programmed to record (kW, kvar, kVA,
Customer Defined,
the value of any of the demand registers at Inputs)
the end of each integration period. Storage Integration Period End

Proprietary
Software
is reduced pro-rata if the number of Readings
channels stored is increased or the
integration period is reduced.
Status information is stored with each value.
Load profile data is stored with reference to either base time or daylight saving time.
Base Time - Daylight savings have no effect on the demand period and 48 periods are
stored (assuming a 30 minute integration period).
Daylight savings time - When the clock advances, 46 periods will be stored.
When the clock retards, 50 periods will be stored (assuming a 30 minute integration period).

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When storage is full, new data overwrites the oldest stored data.
Load profiles can be transferred to the Power Master Unit and viewed in Readings.
A1700 (-1/2/3/4/5) These versions of meter can record 900 days of load profile data for one
channel or 450 days of load profile data for one channel and 370 days of instrumentation
data for one channel (See Section 20.2).
11.1 Load Profile Status

The status of the alarm indicators is recorded in a byte at the integration period end.
Information stored is:
Meter Transient Reset
Time Synchronisation
Data Change
Battery Fail
Reverse Run
Phase Failure (Phase failure and/or voltage imbalance A1700 -U/1/2/3/4/5)
12 TEST INDICATOR PULSE OUTPUT

The pulse outputs of the LED’s on the front of the meter are used for calibration
purposes. The nameplate is marked with the pulse output and has a value in Wh or varh.
The Wh indicator flashes in response to the active load. The varh indicator flashes in
response to the reactive load.
The rate of pulsing of each LED only indicates the magnitude of the load. There is no
differentiation between import and export loads. To determine the instantaneous direction of
power flow, it is necessary to observe the cumulative energy or demand register for each
power flow direction and determine which is advancing. For A1700 -1/2/3/4/5 the flow
direction can be determined from the quadrant indication.
The LED pulses are lit for 35msecs and can be programmed to be either modulated at
approximately 8 kHz or are un-modulated.
The uniformity of pulses ensures verification of calibration at unity power factor loads
exceeding 0.05 Ib (In) for un-synchronised periods exceeding 20 seconds.
The LED indicator pulse values are given in Figures 5 and 5A.
(A1700 –W/4) A relay pulsed output is programmable to track the Wh or varh test indicator
for import or export energy (See Section 9).
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13 COMMUNICATION
Communications with an A1700 can be established via the IEC 62056-21(formerly 61107)
port or via a communications module.
13.1 Optical Communications Port

A bi-directional infra red communications port is provided to allow reading of all stored data
(measurement, diagnostic and current personality) and programming of "personality" data.
Data Stream Mode (See Section 5.3) allows a fast method of retrieving all Cumulative
Registers, Historical Data and Load Profile Data from the latest generic models of the A1700
meter.
The port is accessible through the front of the main cover and interfaces to a hand held unit
or computer. The port operates only when the meter is powered from the a.c. supply or the
optional battery for ‘Read without power’ (See Section 25) is installed.
The port is in accordance with IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107). The port can be disabled
using either communication port and re-enabled by pressing both pushbuttons for a long
press.
Display symbols can be used to indicate the status of the port (See Figure 4).
The port can operate at baud rates of up to 9600.
13.2 Serial Communications

A selection of modules provides serial communications for the required application. These
are described in M120 001 4. The port uses IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107) protocol,
operating at speeds of up to 9600 baud. Data Stream Mode (See Section 5.3) allows a fast
method of retrieving all Cumulative Registers, Historical Data and Load Profile Data from the
latest generic models of the A1700 meter.
Display symbols can be used to indicate the status of the port (See Figure 4).
This port operates only when the meter is powered from the main a.c. supply.
14 PROGRAMMING THE A1700 METER

The A1700 can be programmed via the optical port or via the serial port. The optical port can
be connected either directly to a PC (an IBM compatible) or to a Hand Held Unit. In both
cases an IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107) Probe is required. For serial communications a
module is required.
Information for the meter is first prepared on forms within the Power Master Unit Software
(Refer to Master Unit Software M120 001 6).
The meter does not check to ensure that reprogramming has been completed therefore at
the end of a reprogramming session all data should be read back to confirm the meter is
programmed correctly.
If communications fail during programming a failure message can be programmed to be
displayed.
Each time the meter is reprogrammed, the programming counter is incremented and the time
and date of the event is recorded (see Figure 6 for the number of events stored).

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Note: The programming counter does not increment when a 'Set time' or 'Time and date
adjustment' only is programmed to the meter.
A1700 (-4) A separate programming log of the last 100 events is recorded. A 12 character
string is also recorded to identify who made the programming change.
15 REAL TIME CLOCK AND CALENDAR

The clock uses the notation 00:00 to 23:59. The calendar automatically caters for leap years.
Note: - For time stamps 00:00 indicates the start of the day and 24:00 the end of the day.
The time base for the clock is a programmable option. It can be derived from either the a.c.
supply frequency or from a crystal controlled oscillator. In the event of a supply failure a
battery backup supports the crystal oscillator.
Crystal calibration achieves an internal accuracy of better than 0.5 of a second per day.
The clock can be altered by an overall adjustment of ±7.5 minutes maximum using a
command via the local optical port or via a communications module. This is achieved in
steps of 5 seconds per demand period until the clock is synchronised with the device
programming it. Synchronisation within 1 second can be achieved.
The A1700 meets the requirements of DISC PD2000-1:1998 (A Definition of Year 2000
Conformity Requirements).
15.1 Time Set and Time Adjust

Time adjust can be initiated at password level 1 (A1700 -1)
Time set can be initiated at password level 3 (A1700 -1)
For setting the time and date via the pushbutton, see Section 7 (A1700 -4)
16 BATTERY BACK-UP
In the event of an a.c. failure, a battery (type Lithium) supports the real time clock.
The battery is soldered onto the printed circuit board. See M120 001 7 (Installation
Instructions) for battery disposal.
The meter can be programmed to initiate one of the following courses of action should the
supply fail and the battery become exhausted. When the supply returns: -
a. Assume the last known time and continue to use the TOU registers
b. Freeze the TOU registers and increment the total cumulative registers only
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16.1 Battery Monitoring

The battery provides support for the life of the meter. The following functions are provided on
the Battery Monitor: -
Elapsed Time - The total amount of battery support time is monitored. The elapsed time
counter decrements to represent use/shelf life of the battery.
Remaining Time - The total expected life of the battery is programmable.
The remaining battery life is calculated by subtracting the elapsed time from the expected
time.
Failed Battery - The occurrence of total battery fail is monitored each time the meter is
energised. A flag is set and the time and date recorded when the meter last powered down.
17 SELF DIAGNOSTICS
The A1700 performs a number self test at power up.
The display shows the Meter Error and code failure.
Further information of the failure can be gained by checking the Diagnostic Word.
Alarm Indicators
The following alarm indicators are provided:
Meter Transient Reset
Time Synchronisation
Data Change
Battery Fail
Reverse Run
Phase Failure
Voltage imbalance (A1700 -U/1/2/3/4/5)
Instrumentation events (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
These alarm indicators are set in the current diagnostic word while an event is occurring and
at the same time recorded in an historical register. The current diagnostic word is cleared at
the end of the event.
18 SECURITY
The A1700 can be configured either to use passwords or to have no password protection.
This is a manufacturing option.

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18.1 Password Protection

To comply with metering Code of Practice 5 (Issue 6 V2.00), the meter uses a Password as
part of the security algorithm. The passwords must be entered in upper case. Password
protection can be disabled on manufacture if required. Four levels of access are available.
Entering the correct password for levels 0, 1, 2 and 3 allows the functions in Figure 7 to be
performed, higher levels giving access to the lower levels. Passwords may also be set to
defaults using the Power Master Unit.
It is important to note that the integrity of the A1700 meter passwords should always be
protected. This can be achieved by ensuring the ability to change passwords is controlled
and only made available to Administrative personnel. The level 3 password should be
changed at regular intervals. It may be appropriate for no more than 100 meters to be
protected by the same level 3 password.
Calibration values, zeroing of registers etc. are protected by a security link that is removed at
the factory before the meter is sealed.
18.2 Failed Password Attempts

If more than 7 failed communications attempts occur, communications are locked out until the
next hour boundary. A log is kept of all communications sessions.
A1700 (-1/2/3/4/5) The number of failed communications attempts is programmable from 2 to 7.
Note: This option is available to Administrators only.
Communications can be locked out until the next hour boundary or until midnight.
18.3 Security Monitoring

The A1700 monitors and stores numerous security events, many of which can be displayed
(See Figure 6).
Phase Failure - The phase fail threshold is programmable. A count of the number of phase
failures and a Time and Date stamp of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most recent events is
recorded. A1700 -1/2/3/4/5 includes a record of the failed phase. (See Section 19.1).
Reverse Run Detection - A count of the number of reverse run events and time and date
stamp of the five most recent events is recorded. (See Section 10.0).
Per Phase Reverse Run (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) – The meter can be configured to detect
reverse energy flow from sources Q2, Q3 or none. A count (per phase) of reverse run
events, the cumulative time (per phase) of reverse run events and a time and date stamp of
the five most recent events is recorded. See Section 10.1).
Power Fail - Power failures are recorded separately to phase failures. A record of the three
(five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most recent events are recorded (See Section 19.2).
Instrumentation Events (1 – 5) (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) - Instrumentation events are described in
Section 20.1. A count of instrumentation events and a time and date stamp of the five most
recent instrumentation events is recorded.
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Voltage Imbalance (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) - The meter records a count of Voltage imbalance
events and the five most recent events along with time and date stamps. A relay can be
activated to raise an alarm if an event is detected (See Section 19.4).
Time and Date Change (A1700 -4) - The time and date can be changed using the
pushbuttons. A record of the five most recent changes are recorded (See Section 7).
Programming Log - A count of programming events, the last programmer Id and a record of
the three (Five A1700 1/2/3/4/5) most recent events are recorded.
A separate log of the 100 most recent events is recorded (A1700 -4, see Section 14).
Password Change (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) - A record of the five most recent password change
events is recorded.
Billing Reset Event - A record of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most recent billing reset
events is recorded. (See Section 5.2.2.8).
Transient Reset - A transient reset may occur if the meter powers down in an unpredicted
manner (due to a lightning strike etc.). A record of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most
recent transient reset events is recorded.
19 POWER SUPPLY
The power supply is derived equally from all three phase to neutral voltages
(3 phase 4 wire systems) or all three phase to phase voltages (3 phase 3 wire systems).
Three phase four wire systems maintain operation if the neutral is disconnected. The meter
maintains its accuracy in the event that only a single phase is present.
19.1 Phase Failure Indication

The phase failure threshold is programmable via the Power Master Unit.
The threshold for all phases is entered as a percentage of the nominal phase voltage
(marked on the meter nameplate).
In single phase, or two phases of a three phase four wire applications, phase failure is
indicated for the unused phases. Messages for unused phases can be suppressed if the
correct configuration is programmed into the meter.
Phase failure is correctly detected for both 2 element and 3 element meters and is recorded
in the following ways:
A partial demand flag is set in the alarm status indicators for all the demand periods in which
a phase failure has occurred.
A count of phase failure events and the time/date/year of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)
most recent failures are recorded.
Total number of phase failures.
Cumulative time (phase A, B and C) of phase failure (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5).
A phase failure message can be shown as part of the autocycle display.

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19.2 Power Fail Logging

A count is kept of the number of total power failures.
The time/date/year of the three (five A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) most recent events is recorded.
(A1700 -1/2/3/4/5) The cumulative power down time is recorded.
19.3 Phase Rotation

Phase rotation is entered in the display table and is available for 2 element and 3 element
meters.
The meter will display the order in which the phases are connected.
19.4 Voltage Imbalance (A1700 -U/1/2/3/4/5)

The above versions of the A1700 measures and records the magnitude of the voltages on all
phases. If the difference between the highest and lowest values measured exceeds a
programmed threshold a timer is initiated for a configurable period of time. If the imbalance
remains present for more than the configured time,
a flag is set.
The flag will remain set until the difference drops below the threshold for the programmable
reset time.
The minimum programmable time for detection is 30 seconds. The maximum is 1 day.
The A1700 records the time and date of the last 5 voltage imbalance events.
A relay can be activated to raise an alarm.
A programmable option is provided to record the event in load profile memory.
20 INSTRUMENTATION
The A1700 calculates a range of instrumentation values. These values include:
Voltage (Phase A, B or C)
Current (Phase A, B or C)
Active Power (Phase A, B, C or System)
Reactive Power (Phase A, B, C or System)
Apparent Power (Phase A, B, C or System)
Frequency (Phase A, B or C)
Power Factor (Phase A, B, C or System)
Phase Angles of Volts to Current (Phase A, B or C)
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There is a threshold, below which values are secured as zero. The default threshold applied
is 2 volts and 30mA.
Instrumentation values can be viewed on the display. Values below the threshold will be
displayed as zero, or as an appropriate display.
Note: For 3 phase 3 wire meters the calculations are with respect to phase B.
20.1 Instrumentation Event Monitoring (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

Instrumentation Event Monitoring monitors phase failures (fixed) and up to five configurable
events selectable from the Instrumentation Values. Each selectable value can be monitored
with:
A lower and upper threshold value
A time period outside the upper and lower limits before setting the event (set time)
A time period of being back within limits before resetting the events (reset time)
Note: If the Red volts fail, some logged events may be invalid.
Example:
Voltage at phase A (nominal value 230V)
284V
Upper border = 284V Upper Limit
Lower border = 207V

207V
Set time (t1) = 16 seconds 16 s 32s Lower Limit
Reset time (t2) = 32 seconds
t1
An upper border event will be set if the voltage is Set Time
higher than 284V for more than 16 seconds.
Instrumentation events record

The number of events
The most recent five events with start and stop time and date stamp
The cumulative time the event was active
20.2 Instrumentation Profiling (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

The A1700 can be programmed to record up to eight channels of instrumentation values at
the end of each period. The number of day’s storage is dependent on the number of
channels stored, the setting of the integration period and the addition of any profile markers.
The meter will store - 370 days of 30 minute data for one channel
185 days of 30 minute data for two channels
142 days of 15 minute data for two channels
The following periods are selectable: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 or 60 minutes.

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These are not linked to the integration period used for demand and load profile.
Instrumentation values can be stored as maximum, minimum, average values or last captured.
When storage is full, new data overwrites the oldest data.
Instrumentation profiling is stored with reference to base time or daylight savings time.
Base Time - Daylight savings have no effect on the demand period and 48 periods are
stored (assuming 30 minute integration period).
Daylight savings time - When the clock advances, 46 periods will be stored. When the clock
retards, 50 periods will be stored (assuming 30 minute integration period).
The meter has three modes of operation for storing instrumentation profile values.
20.2.1 Mode 1 - Instrumentation Profiling Mode 1 Power Master Unit

Instrumentation Profile and/or Priority Software
• 370 days, 30 Minute, 1 Channel
370 Days (30 minute, 1 Channel) Readings
• Period 1 - 60 Up to 8 Instrumentation Values Ch1 (68V)
Ch2 (66V)
Independent of Main Integration Period Instrumentation Markers Ch3 (62V)
Ch4 (126A)
Ch5 (152A)
• Up to 8 Instrumentation Parameters Integration Period End Ch6 (206A)
Phase and/or System
Minimum, Maximum, Average Value or Last Captured
• Instrumentation Markers
New Day, Power Up/Down, Daylight Savings
Change Time and Date, Configuration
20.2.2 Mode 2 - Snapshot Instrumentation Event

Mode 2 Power Master Unit
• Profiling triggered when an Instrumentation Event Snap-shot Event Recording and/or Priority Software
Occurs
Up to 8 Instrumentation Values Readings
• Snap-shot of all 8 Instrumentation Values Instrumentation Markers Ch1 (82A)
Ch2 (95V)
Snap-shot Ch3 (40V)
• Instrumentation Event Markers (All Instrumentation Values)
Ch4 (125A)
Ch5 (130V)
as Event Occurs Ch6 (105A)
Readings
(Next Event)
20.2.3 Mode 3 - Instrumentation Profile During an Event

Mode 3 Power Master Unit
• Log Information while an Instrumentation Event is Duration Event Recording and/or Priority Software
occurring Readings
Up to 8 Instrumentation Values
Instrumentation Markers Ch1 (32A)
• Minimum, Maximum, Average Value or Last Ch2 (58V)
For the Event Duration Ch3 (72V)
Captured for each Period while Event is occurring Ch4 (110A)
Log All Values Ch5 (120V)
(Each Integration Period) Ch6 (230A)
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The modes can operate in the following ways

Mode 1 and 2 can be used independently
Mode 1 and Mode 2 can be utilised together
Mode 2 and Mode 3 must be utilised together
21 TRANSFORMER LOSS COMPENSATION (A1700 -U)

The above version of the A1700 is a special meter that allows compensation for
transformer losses. This meter allows precise adjustment to cancel quantifiable errors
existing in the metering system.
The following losses can be compensated for:
Power line characteristics
Distribution transformer
Instrumentation Transformer(s)
A1700 Burden
Note: The features of the Transformer Loss Compensation meter are explained in a
Chapter 9 (M120 001 9) of this manual.
22 DATA RETENTION
All programmed data and register data is retained in a non-volatile memory.
Long term data retention is in excess of 10 years.
Register data is written into the non-volatile memory every two hours and every time there is
a supply failure.
In the event of damage or component failure that renders the meter inoperable,
the non-volatile memory is capable of being read by external equipment.
23 MODULES
Input (A1700 -F/G/H/J/L/M/P/Q/S/U/V/X/Z/2/3/4/5)
Output (A1700 -A/B/C/E/F/G/H/J/L/M/N/P/Q/S/T/U/V/X/Z/2/3/4/5)
The A1700 can accommodate an Input or Output module and a Communications module
that fit beneath the meter cover. The modules can be inserted into the meter without
removing power and without affecting meter certification.
WARNING
Refer to the module Installation Instructions before installing an Input or Output (M120
001 5) or Communications Module (M120 001 4). Failure to do so may result in
incorrect operation or electric shock.

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The following module types are available:

Communications Input/Output
RS485 Input Module (four opto-isolated inputs, multi-utility
compatible meter only)
RS232 Output Module (four solid state relays or 1 solid state relay)
Output Module (three solid state and one 5A relays)
For further information on communications modules or input/output modules, refer to

Chapters 4 and 5 respectively.
24 OPTIONAL AUXILIARY VOLTAGE FOR POWER SUPPLY

As an option, the A1700 meter can be fitted with a four pin connector that allows the
meter to be energised from an external single phase a.c. power supply. This supply
is the primary supply for the meter and has the following characteristics:
Voltage range: 70V to 265V AC
Frequency: 50 or 60Hz
Isolation: 1kV between auxiliary and main terminal
A two metre cable with mating connector is supplied with the meter to aid
installation.
For installation instructions, See M120 001 7.
25 OPTIONAL BATTERY READ WITHOUT POWER

A1700 -2/3/4/5
An optional battery housing (see Figure 2A) can be fitted under the terminal cover to allow
meter data to be read (not programmed) via the display and optical port when main power
has been removed from the meter.
The display is activated by holding the display pushbutton pressed until the first display in
the display sequence is shown. Default and consumer displays only are supported by the
battery. These are read as in normal operation (See Section 7).
The display pushbutton must also be pressed to connect the battery for the optical port read
function to operate.
The meter’s internal battery circuits are protected by a fuse. In the case of fuse failure the
meter will continue to operate normally but it will be necessary to return the meter to the
factory to replace the fuse.
For Technical Data, see Section 26.
WARNING
Refer to the Installation Instructions (M120 001 7) before installing the Read Without
Power housing. Failure to do so may result in incorrect operation or electric shock.
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Return of a.c. Supply

If the meter a.c. supply returns while the Read Without Power battery function is active, the
meter will immediately terminate the function and start a normal power-up
The display will show ELSTER METERING and both red test indicators will initially be on.
If the optical communications port is being used when the a.c. supply returns the
communications session will be interrupted. The communications session must be restarted
when the meter is fully functional

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26 TECHNICAL DATA
26.1 Power Supply

CT Operation
Voltage Range: 57.5 - 240V (3 ph 4 wire)
100 - 415V (3 ph 3 wire)
Standard Voltage (Dir): 120, 230, 277, 400V
Standard Voltage (VT): 57.7, 63.5, 100, 110, 115V
120, 200V
Current Range (In –Imax) 5-6A, 5-10A, 1-2A, 1-1.2A
Starting Current Class 0.2s and Class 0.5s - 0.1% In
Class 1 - 0.2% In, Class 2 - 0.3% In
Accuracy Class: Class 0.2s, Class 0.5s, Class 1 and Class 2
Direct Connection
Voltage Range 57.5 - 240V (3 ph 4 wire)
100 - 415V (3 ph 3 wire)
Standard Voltage: 120, 230, 277, 400V
Current Range (ib – Imax) 10 - 100A
Standard Currents (Ib): 10, 15, 20, 30, 40A
Starting Current Class 1 - 0.4% Ib, Class 2 - 0.5% Ib
Accuracy Class: Class 1 and Class 2
Supply voltage variation (Un) - +15%
-20%
Supply frequency - 50 or 60 Hz
Frequency variation - ±5%
Internal battery - Lithium (CR2025-1HF) giving a total stand-by
life of 10 years minimum
26.2 Burden Per Phase

Voltage circuit (at 230V 50 Hz)
Single element 1.92W 4.17VA
Two/three element 1.12W 2.45VA
Current circuit
CT connected meter at 5A 0.12VA
CT connected meter at 1A 0.02VA
Whole Current meter at 100A 0.2VA
26.3 Product Life

15 years
(Certified life - 10 years)
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26.4 Temperature Range

Operating range (Meter) -20° C to +55° C
Operating range (Display) -10° C to +55° C
Storage range -25° C to +70° C
Humidity - Annual Mean 75% (For 30 days spread over one
year, 95%)
26.5 Physical
Dimensions (in mm) - Standard Terminal Cover - 279 (high) x 170 (wide) x
81 (deep)
Short Terminal Cover - 220 (high) x 170 (wide) x
81 (deep)
Short DIN accessories Cover - 240 (high) x 170
(wide) x 81 (deep)
Weight - 1.5kg
Standard Display 2 x 16 characters - 4.9mm x 3mm

Large character Display Top line (16 characters) - 5.5mm x 3mm
Bottom line (16 characters) - 8mm x 3mm
Current Terminals - Screw type (M6 8.0 x 30mm Deep)

cable size - 35 sq mm maximum
screws are 6mm diameter, 2 off per terminal
Voltage Terminals - Screw type (M3)

cable size - 7 sq mm maximum
Max overall dimensions 5.5mm
Auxiliary Terminals - Screw type 2.5mm diameter

cable size - 1.5 sq mm maximum
0.4 sq mm minimum
26.6 Output Relays (Internal)

Four output relays can be supplied as an option.
Type - Volt free normally open contacts
Rating - 100mA maximum 240V a.c. maximum
24W rating Maximum pulse rate 4 Hz
Retransmit pulse width 80 msec (Programmable)
Integration period reset 2.5 sec
End of billing reset pulse 2.5 sec
Impulse withstand - 12kV from a 50 ohm source
6kV from a 2 ohms source via a minimum load
resistance of 2k

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Recommended load - For 240V operation it is recommended that a

minimum load of 6k ohms is used (typical interposing relay)
For other applications consult Elster Metering
Systems
26.7 Optical Communications Port

Type - Opto-electronic, bi-directional
Protocol - Flag IEC 62056-21 (formerly 61107)
26.8 Safety Class

Category - Safety Class II
26.9 Real Time Clock

Type - Synchronised to the a.c. supply, or to a crystal oscillator
Accuracy - Crystal accuracy better than 0.5 of a second per day at 23°C
26.10 Insulation
All units are tested as follows: (50Hz sinusoidal waveform, RMS values).
1. 2.0kV for 1 minute between the voltage circuits together and each current circuit (with
voltage links removed as appropriate)
2. 2.0kV for 1 minute between each current circuit and any other current circuit
(with voltage links removed as appropriate)
3. 4.0kV for 1 minute between all voltage and current circuits together and all relay
contacts plus auxiliary inputs plus the RS232 port together
4. 4.0kV for 1 minute between all relay contacts and the auxiliary input plus RS232 port
5. 4.0kV for 1 minute between one set of relay contacts and the other set of relay contacts
WARNING
Should the unit ever be dismantled it is vital that these insulation checks are repeated
before the A1700 meter is re-installed. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
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26.11 Auxiliary Voltage

Minimum: 70V
Maximum: 265V
Frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz
Burden
Single phase: 1.9W 4.17VA
Surge current
Auxiliary voltage surge current at switch-on: 4A for 0.002s
Insulation
Between
a) The auxiliary voltage and the measurement voltage: 1kV a.c. for 60s
b) The auxiliary voltage and the measurement current: 2.5kV a.c. for 60s
c) The auxiliary voltage and relay outputs: 4.0kV a.c. for 60 s
External cable supplied for the auxiliary voltage connection: 4kV a.c. for 60s
26.12 External Battery Read without Power

Battery
Style: PP3
Type: Rechargeable NiMH
Voltage: 9V
Capacity: 160mAh (minimum)
Discharge
Cumulative operating time: 1 hours minimum when fully charged
Self discharge: 75% after 30 days at 45°C
Charge
Charging method: Trickle charge
Charging time: 9 days maximum at 45°C
Operating temperature range

Discharge: -20°C to 50°
Charge: +10°C to +45°C
Battery life
Number power outages: 500 maximum
Replacement period: 5 years

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26.13 Operation on Different Power Systems

The A1700 allows for 3 manufacturing configurations for use on the following power
systems:
Model PB3 Model PB3 Model PB2

Configuration 1 - 3 elements Configuration 2 - 3 elements Configuration 3 - 2 elements
3ph 4w 3ph 4w 3ph 3w
2ph of 3ph 4w * 3ph 3w *
2ph 3w * Note: For this configuration the

yellow phase should be disabled
1ph 3w *
and the phase fail threshold
1ph 2w * reduced to about 40%.
The pulse value of the test indicator is that marked on the nameplate regardless of the power
system to which the meter is connected. This means that the pulse rate of the test indicator
at Imax will be less for systems not using all elements.
UNUSED TERMINALS
See * in configuration table above

Meters installed with these configurations will have unused main terminals.
To avoid accidental or fraudulent contact with these unused terminals, it is strongly
recommended that either:
1. Full terminal covers without cut-outs are used
2. Suitable insulated blanking plugs are used on meters fitted with short terminal covers
or terminal covers with cut-outs
27 SAFETY ISSUE
SAFETY ISSUE
Normally unused terminals will not have any voltage present on them. In the unlikely
event that a live internal wire breaks loose and rests on an unused terminal, that terminal
will present a hazard.
For safety, isolate all high voltage supplies to the meter before making any adjustments to
terminal connections. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
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28 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

The meter requires no routine servicing or maintenance.
Refer to M120 001 7 (Installation Instructions) for battery disposal.
29 TEST INFORMATION
Nameplate Information
Nominal Pulse Value: For example- 5 Wh/imp
Voltage Rating: For example- 3 x 230/400V
Basic and Maximum Current Rating: For example- 5 - 10A
Performance Tests
Accuracy
In order to check the A1700 accuracy, the meter must be compared against a substandard
connected in series. Over a period of time, the number of pulses can be counted to determine
how much energy has been measured. This is determined by multiplying the pulse value by the
number of pulses N.
To check the accuracy of the meter, compare the measured value with the value registered by
the substandard.
To carry out the test, the number of pulses N must be sufficient to give the necessary resolution
of measurement.
Count the pulses over a minimum period of 20 seconds.
Use the following formula to calculate N:
N= 200 I test Er
I max
Er = ratio for number of elements energised to total elements.
= 1 for all balanced load tests (3ph 4w and 3ph 3w)
2
= /3 for element tests on two element meters (2ph of 3ph 4w, 2ph 3w and 1ph 3w)
1
= /3 for element tests on three element meters (1ph 2w)

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METERS APPROVED TO IEC 62052 – 11, IEC 62053 - 21, IEC 62053 - 22, IEC 62053 - 23
LARGE CHARACTER DISPLAY ONLY
P B 3 A A B R C T P R A - 1 A
Voltage Ib (In) Imax Service Type for 3ph 4w
PRODUCT/TERMINAL
Polyphase A1700 Vision BS/DIN termination PB
SERVICE TYPE FIGURE 1A

3 ph 4 wire 3
3 ph 3 wire 2
CURRENT RANGE
Direct Connected 10A - 100A IEC 62053 - 21 (See note 4) A
CT Operated 5A - 6A or 5A - 10A IEC 62053 - 21 (See note 1) C
CT Operated 1A - 2A IEC 62053 - 21 (See note 1) D
CT Operated 5A - 6A IEC 62053 - 22, IEC 60687 & 61268 (see note 3) F
CT Operated 1A - 1.2A IEC 62053 - 22, IEC 60687 & 61268, 3ph 4w only or 3ph 3w K
VOLTAGE RANGE
63.5V - 240V (L - N) (57.5V 3ph 4wire only) (See note 2 for Ref voltage ranges) A
100V - 415V (L - L) (See note 2 for Ref voltage ranges) B
ACCURACY CLASS
Class 0.5 50 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 22 & 62053 - 23 see note 3) A
Class 1 50 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 1) B
Class 2 50 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 1) C
Class 0.5 60 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 22 & 62053 - 23 see note 3) D
Class 1 60 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 1) E
Class 2 60 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 1) F
Class 0.2s 50 Hz ( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 3) G
Class 0.2s 60 Hz( IEC 62053 - 21 & 62053 - 23 see note 3) H
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
Std PCB: No Relays : Extended Terminal Cover N
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover Y
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Backlit Display Z
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover D
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover with Backlit Display E
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover: Cover with ANSI Port F
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extd Terminal Cover, additional Voltage Screw G
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extd Terminal Cover Backlit Display, additional Voltage Screw H
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Cutout J
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover, Mains Powered Modem Connection K
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover with Cutout and Mains Powered Modem Connection L
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover, ANSI Port, Mains Powered Modem Connection M
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with clear flip lid, special sealing wire P
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with cutout, additional voltage screw Q
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, Voltage Protector: Modified Cover (Direct Connected Only) W
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, Read without power S
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, Auxiliary power supply T
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, Covere with ANSI Port, 9.5mm Terminal Block U
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, ANSI Port, Mains Powered Modem Connection, 9.5mm Terminal Block V
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover, Aux PS, additional Volotage Screws (Revision Suffix ‘F’ only) B
OPERATIONAL MODES
kWh kVARh kVAh & Demand(Import/Export) kvarh = √VA2 – W2
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT- VT operated variant) C
Load profiling (450 days Direct Connected) E
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT- VT operated variant) with Transformer Loss Compensation F
for Class 0.2s and 0.5s meters.
Load Profiling 900 days, Instrumentation Profile 0 G
Load profiling 450 days, Instrumentation Profile 370 days H
Load profiling 0 days, Instrumentation Profile 450 days J
kWh kvarh & Demand (Impor/Export) kvarh derived from phase shift method
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT - VT operated variant) K
Load profiling (450 days Direct Connected) L
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT - VT operated variant) with Transformer Loss Compensation M
Load Profiling 900 days, Instrumentation Profile 0 N
Load profiling 450 days, Instrumentation Profile 370 days P
Load profiling 0 days, Instrumentation Profile 450 days Q
TARIFFS
Time of use registers T
No Time of use registers N
ACCESS
Password protection (4 levels ,code 5 issue 6) P
No passwords N
Figure 1 Model Number Structure

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COMMUNICATIONS (PORT B)
RS23 interface board R
Internal Modem UK only I
Internal Modem non UK J
RS485 interface board RJ45 Connection K
RS485 interface board RJ11 Connection L
No comms board N
IEC 870 Module P
AUXILIARY I/O (PORT A)

4 External Outputs Module A
4 External Outputs Module including 5A relay B
1 External Output Module C
Input Data module (External Data Collection) G
No I/O board N
VERSION
R= (2-01166 -C) IEC 870 code. R
T= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-AA ) M-UC with 32 registers with DSM Communications Facility T
U= (2-01156-E ) M-UC with Transformer Loss Compensation U
V= (2-01157-M ) M-UC with Password Protected Register Zeroing and DSM Communications Facility V
W= Russia (2-01148-X) W
X = Code of Practice 5 (2-01161- F ) M U Compatible, 32 registers, 900 days LP and DSM Comms Facility X
Y= Vietnam (2-01146-AA ) with 36 billing days , 36 Historical Registers and 16 TOU Y
Z= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-AB ) Multi-Utility Compatible Z
1 = Code of Practice 5 with Instrumentation Profiling (No I/O Modules) 1

2 = Code of Practice 5 with Instrumentation Profiling, Multi Utility Compatible 2
3 = Code of Practice 5 with Instrumentation Profiling, Multi Utility Compatible and password protection register zeroing 3
4 = Code of Practice 5 with Instrumentation Profiling, Multi Utility Compatible, 18 historical sets and 100 programming events 4
5 = Code of Practice 5 with Instrumentation Profiling, Multi Utility Compatible (Vietnam) 5
REVISION SUFFIX
PCB JG0520 0** and JG0520 1** Design Suffix ‘A’,’B’,’C’,’D’,’E’,’F’, ‘G’ E
PCB JG0520 2** and JG0520 3** Design Suffix ‘A’, ‘B’ F
Note 1:- Ref currents (In) CT operated Std values 1, 2, 5A
Exceptional values 2.5A
Maximum current 1.2 In, 1.5In or 2In
Meters with Ref currents outside these values are not to be marked with IEC 62053-21 or IEC 62053-23 Std
Note 2:- Ref Voltage for Direct connected Std values 120, 230, 277, 400V
Unusual acceptable values 100, 127, 200, 220, 240, 380, 415V
VT operated (connection via VT only) Std values 57.7, 63.5, 100, 110, 115, 120, 200V
Exceptional values 173, 190, 220V
Meters with Ref voltages outside these values are not to be marked with IEC Std
Note 3 :- IEC 62053-22 class 0.2 & 0.5 may only be marked as 1-1.2 and 5-6A variants.
NB:- Please note the different voltages for Direct connected (CT) operated and Voltage transformer operated (VT) (CT) meters.
Note 4:- Basic currents (Ib) Direct Connected Std values 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50A
Exceptional values 80A
Maximum current shall preferably be an integral multiple of Ib up to a maximum of 100A
(e.g. 5 X basic current)
Note 5: IEC 62053-23 (reactive meter Std) are class 2 and class 3
Meters to be marked a class greater than the kWh class eg EN 62053-21 class 2 EN 62053-23 class 3
Figure 1 Model Number Structure

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METERS APPROVED TO IEC 61036 STANDARD, SMALL AND LARGE CHARACTER DISPLAY
Voltage Ib (In) Imax Service Type for 3ph 4w

PRODUCT/TERMINAL
Polyphase A1700 Vision BS/DIN termination PB
SERVICE TYPE FIGURE 1A

3 ph 4 wire 3
3 ph 3 wire 2
CURRENT RANGE
Direct Connected 10A – 100A IEC 61036 (See note 4) A
CT Operated 5A - 6A or 5A - 10A IEC 61036 (See note 1) C
CT Operated 1A - 2A IEC 61036 (See note 1) D
CT Operated 5A - 6A IEC 60687 F
CT Operated 1A - 1.2A IEC 60687 3ph 4w only or 3ph 3w only K
VOLTAGE RANGE
63.5V - 240V (L--N) (57.5V 3ph 4wire only) (See note 2 for Ref voltage ranges) A
100V- 415V (L—L) (See note 2 for Ref voltage ranges) B
ACCURACY CLASS
Class 0.5 50 Hz ( IEC 60687 & 61268 see note 3) A
Class 1 50 Hz ( IEC 61036 & 61268 see note 1) B
Class 2 50 Hz ( IEC 61036 & 61268 see note 1) C
Class 0.5 60 Hz ( IEC 60687 & 61268 see note 3) D
Class 1 60 Hz ( IEC 61036 & 61268 see note 1) E
Class 2 60Hz ( IEC 61036 & 61268 see note 1) F
Class 0.2s 50 Hz ( IEC 60687 & 61268 see note 3) G
Class 0.2s 60 Hz ( IEC 60687 & 61268 see note 3) H
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
Std PCB: No Relays : Extended Terminal Cover N
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover R
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Cutout S
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover T
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover Data Logging V
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover: Voltage Protector: Modified Cover (Direct Connected Only) W
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terml Cover: Terml Block with Cutout,Modified Coverplate & Dust Seal X
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Large Character Display Y
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Large Character Backlit Display Z
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover with Large Character Display D
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Short Terminal Cover with Large Character Backlit Display E
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover: Cover with ANSI Port with Large Character Display F
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extd Terminal Cover, Large Character Display, additional Voltage Screw G
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extd Terminal Cover Large Character Backlit Display, additional Voltage Screw H
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extended Terminal Cover with Cutout with Large Character Display J
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover ,Mains Powered Modem Connection K
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover with Cutout and Mains Powered Modem Connection L
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Ext Terml Cover, ANSI Port, Large Character Display, Mains Powered Modem Connection M
Std PCB: 4 Relays : Extd Terminal Cover, Aux PS, Large Character Display, additional Voltage Screw B
OPERATIONAL MODES
kWh kVARh kVAh & Demand (Import/Export)
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT- VT operated variant) C
Load profiling (450 days Direct Connected) E
Load profiling (450 days CT & CT- VT operated variant) with Transformer Loss Compensation F
Extended Memory (900 days Load Profile, 36 Historical Registers) use with Version ‘F’,’Q’,‘X’,’Y’ Firmware G
TARIFFS
Time of use registers T
No Time of use registers N
ACCESS
Password protection (4 levels ,code 5 issue 6) P
No passwords N
COMMUNICATIONS (PORT B)
RS23 interface board R
Internal Modem UK only I
Internal Modem non UK J
RS485 interface board RJ45 Connection K
RS485 interface board RJ11 Connection L
No comms board N
IEC 870 Module P
AUXILIARY I/O (PORT A)

4 External Output Module A
4 External Output Module including 5A relay B
Input Data module (External Data Collection) G
No I/O board N
Figure 1A Model Number Structure

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Version Extension
VERSION
A= Vietnam (2-01146-Z ) A
B= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-U ) B
C= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-U ) with additional Voltage Screw C
E= (2-01157-I ) Password Protected Register Zeroing E
F= Code of Practice 5 (2-01161-D ) Multi-Utility Compatible 900 days load profile F
G= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-V ) Multi-Utility Compatible G
H= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-V ) Multi-Utility Compatible with additional Voltage Screw H
I= Vietnam (2-01146-Y ) with 36 billing days , 36 Historical Register , 32 TOU and DSM (Large Character Display) I
J= Code of Practice 5 (2-01160-E ) Multi-Utility Compatible, 32 registers, DSM Communications Facility with additional Voltage Screw J
K= (2-01157-I ) Password Protected Register Zeroing with additional Voltage Screw K
L= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-W ) Multi-Utility Compatible with 32 registers with DSM Communications Facility L
M= (2-01157-J) Multi-Utility Compatible with Password Protected Register Zeroing M
N= Vietnam (2-01146-U ) with 36 billing days N
P= (2-01157-J ) Multi-Utility Compatible with Password Protected Register Zeroing with additional Voltage Screw P
Q= Code of Practice 5 (2-01161-E ) Multi-Utility Compatible, 32 registers, 900 days load profile and DSM Communications Facility Q
R= (2-01166 -C) IEC 870 code. R
S= (2-01157-K) Multi-Utility Compatible with Password Protected Register Zeroing and DSM Communications Facility S
T= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-AA ) M-UC with 32 registers with DSM Communications Facility (Large Character Display) T
U= (2-01156-E ) M-UC with Transformer Loss Compensation (Large Character Display) U
V= (2-01157-M ) M-UC with Password Protected Register Zeroing and DSM Communications Facility (Large Character Display) V
W= Russia (2-01148-X) W
X = Code of Practice 5 (2-01161- F ) M U Compatible, 32 registers, 900 days LP and DSM Comms Facility (Large Character Display) X
Y= Vietnam (2-01146-AA ) with 36 billing days , 36 Historical Registers and 16 TOU (Large Character Display) Y
Z= Code of Practice 5 (2-01148-AB ) Multi-Utility Compatible(Large Character Display) Z
REVISION SUFFIX
PCB JG0504 Design Suffix ‘C’ A
PCB JG0504 Design Suffix ‘D’ B
PCB JG0504 Design Suffix ‘E’ C
PCB JG0504 Design Suffix ‘F’,’G’,’H’,’I’,’J’,’K’,’L’,’M’,’N’ D
PCB JG0520 Design Suffix ‘A’,’B’,’C’,’D’,’E’, ‘F’, ‘G’ E
Note 1:- Ref currents (In) CT operated Std values 1, 2, 5A
Exceptional values 2.5A
Maximum current 1.2In,1.5In or 2In
Meters with Ref currents outside these values are not to be marked with IEC 1036 or IEC1268 Std
Note 2:- Ref Voltage for Direct connected Std values 120, 230, 277, 400V
Exceptional values 100, 127, 200, 220, 240, 380, 415V
Ref Voltage for VT operated (connection via VT only) Std values 57.7, 63.5, 100, 110, 115, 120, 200V
Exceptional values 173, 190, 220V

Meters with Ref voltages outside these values are not to be marked with IEC Std
Note 3 :- IEC 687 class 0.2 & 0.5 may only be marked as 1-1.2 and 5-6A variants.
NB:- Please note the different voltages for Direct connected (CT) operated and Voltage transformer operated (VT) (CT) meters.
Note 4:- Basic currents (Ib) Direct Connected Std values 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50A
Exceptional values 80A
Maximum current shall preferably be an integral multiple of Ib up to a maximum of 100A
(e.g. 5 X basic current)
Note 5: IEC 1268 (reactive meter Std) are class 2 and class 3
Meters to be marked a Class greater than the kWh Class eg - BS EN 61036 Class 2, EN 1268 Class 3
Figure 1A Model Number Structure

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Note: Multi-utility compatible may be written on the meter nameplate
Figure 2 A1700 Meter

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Utility pushbutton
Display pushbutton
Optical port
Module release catches

(Press to release module)
RS232 or RS485
Input or module
output module
Terminal cover plate

Output terminals
Socket for battery read

without power or
auxiliary a.c. supply
Optional battery
housing for read
without power
Figure 2A A1700 Meter (Lid Up and Terminal Cover Removed)

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Figure 2B A1700 Meter (Short Terminal Cover)
Figure 2C A1700 Meter (Short Terminal Cover for DIN Standard Accessories)
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Register
Cumulative Demands
Category
0 1 2 3. 4 5 6 kWh 1. 2 3 4 5 6 kW
1 1 2 3 4. 5 6 kWh 1 2. 3 4 5 6 kW
2 1 2 3 4 5. 6 kWh 1 2 3. 4 5 6 kW
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 kWh 1 2 3 4. 5 6 kW
4A 1 2 3 4 5 6 (X10) kWh 1 2 3 4 5. 6 kW
4B 1 2 3 4. 5 6 MWh 1 2. 3 4 5 6 MW
5A 1 2 3 4 5 6 (X100) kWh 1 2 3 4 5 6 kW
5B 1 2 3 4 5. 6 MWh 1 2 3. 4 5 6 MW
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 MWh 1 2 3 4. 5 6 MW
Note: Displays 4 and 5 can be viewed in kWh's or MWh's as shown.
Figure 3 Standard BS 5685 Register Category Display Formats

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Communication Port Status Symbols
Hardware security link, P or H depending on the meter version.
Multipliers
Display and data control

Upload o⊥o Normal operation Uploading a new display or making a change to display data.
∪ This is a normal display and only occurs during a
communications session.
Chk = ???? o⊥o Normal operation This is a normal display and will occur at the end of a
∼ communications session or following a deferred tariff
changeover.
Too many charact+ Too many If too many characters are written to either display line, a '+'
characters/line is placed on the line at the right most column, overwriting any
+ characters found there.
Invalid display line If an invalid display line is requested, a '+' is placed on the
lower line to the left of the display, overwriting any character
+ found there.
Data overflow If the number of characters is too big for the data field, the
+++++++ Wh field width is filled with '+' characters.
Data not available If a data item is not available, its field is filled with “?” to the
?????????? V width of the field.
Figure 4 Display Symbols (General)

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GENERAL INSTRUMENTATION Inst. Event 1-5 (last - 1-4) time & date
Current time RMS voltage phases A-B-C Billing reset (last) time & date
Current date RMS current phases A-B-C Programming (last) time & date
Total import Wh Power factor phases A-B-C Programming (last - 1 - 4) time & date
Total export Wh Overall power factor Phase imbalance (last) time & date
Total import lagging varh (Q1) Phase rotation Phase imbalance (last - 1 - 4) time & date
Total import leading varh (Q2) Active power phases A-B-C
Total export lagging varh (Q3) Overall active power HISTORICAL GENERAL
Total export leading varh (Q4) Reactive power phases A-B-C Total import Wh
Total VAh Overall reactive power Total export Wh
Customer defined 1 - 3 Apparent power phases A-B-C Total import lagging varh (Q1)
Inputs 1 - 4 (Units) Overall apparent power Total import leading varh (Q2)
Rate 1 - 16 (option 32) Phases A-B-C V->I angle Total export lagging varh (Q3)
Active MDs Supply frequency Total export leading varh (Q4)
Active rates Total VAh
Ext active rates SECURITY Customer defined 1-3
Import W rising dem. Tariff scheme name External input 1-4 (Units)
Export W rising dem. Serial number Rate 1-16 (option 32)
Import lagging var rising dem. (Q1) Model code Remaining battery support time
Import leading var rising dem. (Q2) System configuration Billing reset count
Export lagging var rising dem. (Q3) Number of phase failures Billing reset (last) time & date
Export leading var rising dem. (Q4) Phase failure (current) Billing reset trigger
Total VA rising dem. Phase failure state (last) Billing period start time & date
Customer defined 1 - 3 rising dem. Phase failure state (last - 1-4) Billing period end time & date
Inputs 1 - 4 (Units) rising dem. Power down count
Billing reset count Cumulative power down duration HIST MAX DEMANDS
VT ratio Reverse run event count Max. demand 1-8
VT error magnitude Inst. event 1-5 count Coincident demands 1-5
CT ratio Inst. event 1-5 phase (last) Max. demand 1-8 time & date
CT error magnitude Inst. event 1-5 phase (last - 1-4) Max. demand 1-8 level 2
Integration period Time & date count Coincident demand 1-5 level 2
Sub-interval period Password change count Max. demand 1-8 level 2 time & date
Exclusion Date Battery install time & date Max. demand 1-8 level 3
Day of week index Remaining battery support time Coincident demand 1-5 level 3
Free text message Elapsed battery support time Max. demand 1-8 level 3 time & date
Last billing trigger source Cumulative max. dem. 1-8
Test pattern Programming count
Alternative test display Input module configuration HISTORICAL SECURITY
Input module status Phase fail count
Input module Phase failure state (last)
MAX DEMANDS External integration Phase failure state (last - 1-4)
Max. demand 1-8 Number of voltage imbalance events Phase failure (last) time & date
Coincident demand 1-5 Phase failure (last - 1-4) time & date
Max. demand 1-8 time & date EVENT TIME STAMPS Power down count
Max. demand 1-8 level 2 Phase failure (last) time & date Power down (last) time & date
Coincident demand 1-5 level 2 Phase failure (last - 1-4) time & date Power down (last - 1-4) time & date
Max. demand 1-8 level 2 time & date Power down complete (last) time & date Reverse run count
Max. demand 1-8 level 3 Power down complete (last - 1-4) time & date Reverse run (last) time & date
Coincident demand 1-5 level 3 Reverse run (last) time & date Reverse run (last - 1-4) time & date
Max. demand 1-8 level 3 time & date Reverse run (last - 1-4) time & date
Cumulative max. demand 1-8 Inst. event 1-5 (last) time & date
Note: The display list will vary for different versions of the meter.
Figure 4A Display Selection

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Display checksum This means that the meter found a checksum error in the new display data.
Chk = xxxx o⊥o
The checksum from the definition block does not match the checksum that the
∩ error
meter calculated itself. Alternatively, since the meter uses the definition-block
last byte address to calculate the checksum, it is possible that this data is
incorrect, because of an interrupted communications session for example.
xxxx would be replaced by the checksum that the meter calculated.
Display error If a major error condition is detected, then the display is taken off line to prevent
Error : cccc o⊥o
garbage from being displayed.
At : aaaa °
The ‘display status control page’ will display the code of the error (cccc) and the
index into the display definition block where the error occurred (aaaa).
If an error occurs within either the 'Consumer section' or the 'Utility section' then
this display will appear for 2 seconds, then the display will revert to autocycle
mode.
These reasons and codes are shown below.
Code Reason
0041 A Start of Section marker has been found within a page definition.
0042 An End of Section marker has been found within a page definition.
0043 A Display page token has been found within a page definition.
0044 A Link page token has been found within a page definition.
0045 A delay Command page token has been found within a page definition.
0046 An instantaneous Command page token has been found within a page definition.
0047 An End of Auto-sequence token has been found within a page definition.
0048 An external token, or byte within the range 00 hex to 1F hex, has been found within a page definition.
0049 The maximum number of internal tokens, within a page definition has been exceeded. The limit is 32 tokens.
004A Invalid display line index requested. Current range 0 to 1.
004B An End of Line token has been found outside of a page definition.
004C An End of Page token has been found outside of a page definition.
004D A Repeat character has been found outside of a page definition.
004E An Evaluate data token has been found outside of a page definition.
004F A Case token has been found outside of a page definition.
0050 A Flash begin token has been found outside of a page definition.
0051 A Flash end token has been found outside of a page definition.
0052 An Absolute character token has been found outside of a page definition.
0053 A Pointer token has been found outside of a page definition.
0054 An internal token, or byte within the range 00 hex to 1F hex, has been found within a section definition outside of a page
definition.
0055 The maximum number of external tokens, within a section definition has been exceeded. The limit is 4 tokens.
0056 The data filed width data is invalid. Basically the maximum is less than the minimum width.
0058 The data function reference number requested does not support the conversion method. Evaluate or Case.
0059 An attempt was made to, from within the display definition block to address a location outside of it self.
005E The display definition attempted to perform a CASE_DATA call to a depth greater than 3.
00FF Fatal meter error. NOT A DISPLAY ERROR, A METER SYSTEM FAULT.
Figure 4B Display Errors

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Standard Display
56.2mm
10.8mm
Visible area of display
3mm
4.9mm
Character dimensions Typical characters

(Top & bottom row)
Large Character Display

56.2mm
14.6mm
Visible area of display
3mm 3mm
5.5mm
8mm
Top row character Typical characters Bottom row character Typical characters
Dimensions Dimensions
Figure 4C Display Characters

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Phase Indication
Quadrant Indication
Phase Indication & Phase Reverse Run Display Options
Phase Present Mode Phase Fail Mode

- A Failed -
- B and C Failed -
The phase indicator can flash if a reverse run per phase is detected.
Quadrant Indication
Default Alternate Numeric

Non Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Non Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Non Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Quadrant identification can be displayed as indicated above. Note that Default and Alternate can
be displayed referenced to voltage or current.
Figure 4D Large Character Display Options

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3 ph 4 wire 3 ph 3 wire
Ib:Imax V ref Pulse Pulses/kWh Ib:Imax V ref Pulse Pulses/kWh
V L-N Value V L-L Value
240/220 2.0 500 415 2.0 500

40:100 120/110 1.0 1000 40:100 230 1.2 833.3
63.5 0.6 1666.6 110 0.6 1666.6
20:100 240/220 2.0 500 20:100 415 2.0 500
120/110 1.0 1000 230 1.2 833.3
63.5 0.6 1666.6 110 0.6 1666.6
10:100 240/220 2.0 500 10:100 415 2.0 500
120/110 1.0 1000 230 1.2 833.3
63.5 0.6 1666.6 110 0.6 1666.6
10:60 240/220 1.2 833.3 10:60 415 1.2 833.3
120/110 0.6 1666.6 230 0.8 1250
63.5 0.4 2500 110 0.4 2500
Class 1 or Class 2 meters
Figure 5 Pulse Values for Direct Connected Meters

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3ph 4wire 3ph 3wire

(In):Imax V ref Pulse Pulses/kW (In):Imax V ref Pulse Pulses/k
V L-N Value h V L-L Value Wh
240/220 0.2 5,000 415 0.2 5,000

5:10A 120/110 0.1 10,000 5:10 230 0.2 5,000
63.5 0.06 16,666.66 110 0.06 16,666.66
240/220 0.2 5,000 415 0.2 5,000
5:6 A 120/110 0.06 10,000 5:6 230 0.08 12,500
63.5 0.04 25,000 110 0.04 25,000
240/220 0.2 5,000 415 0.2 5,000
5:6A 120/110 0.1 10,000 5:6A 230 0.2 5,000
Range 63.5 0.06 16,666.66 Range 110 0.06 16,666.66
3x5(10A) 2x5(10A)
240/220 0.06 16,666.66 415 0.06 16,666.66
2:2.4 120/110 0.04 25,000 2:2.4 230 0.04 25,00
63.5 0.02 50,000 110 0.02 5,000
240/220 0.04 25,000 415 0.04 25,000
1:2A 120/110 0.02 50,000 1:2 230 0.04 25,000
63.5 0.02 50,000 110 0.02 5,000
240/220 0.04 25,000 415 0.04 25,000
1:1.2 A 120/110 0.02 50,000 1:1.2 230 0.02 5,000
63.5 0.01 100,000 110 0.01 100,000
240/220 0.04 25,000 415 0.04 25,000
1:1.2A 120/110 0.02 50,000 1:1.2A 230 0.04 25,000
Range 63.5 0.02 50,000 Range 110 0.02 50,000
3x1(2A) 2x1(2A)
Class 0.2s, 0.5s, 1 and 2 meters
Figure 5A Pulse Values for Scaling by CT/VT Ratios

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Event Information
Sets Available
Phase of info Cumulative on
Event A1700 Version Start time Stop time indicator stored Time Count Display
Phase failure All * * * 5 (3) * * *
Per phase reverse run -1/2/3/4/5 * * * 5 * * *
Instrumentation event 1 -1/2/3/4/5 * * * 5 * * *
Voltage imbalance -U/1/2/3/4/5 * * 5 * * *
Reverse run (system) All * * 5 (3) * * *
Pushbutton Time and date change -4 * * 5 * * *
Power fail All * * 5 (3) * * *
Power down incomplete All * 5 (3) *
Input module EE0IP outside window All * 5 (3)
IM EE0IP missed All * 5 (3)
Programming log All * 5 (3) *
Programming log -4 * 100 *
Password change -1 * 5
ASIC intB event All * 5 (3)
Transient reset All * 5 (3)
Billing reset event All * 5 (3) *
Power up battery fail All *
Elapsed battery fail All *
RTC not incrementing All *
Back-up register set corrupt All *
External End of Integration Period (EEOIP)
Sets of info stored – The meter records the 5 (or 3) most recent events depending on the version of the A1700
Meter
Figure 6 Security Monitoring and Error Information

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Level 0 (Security algorithm = 0 [Read only])
a) Meter Serial Number

b) Meter Scheme Id
Level 1 (Correct level 1 password [Read only])
a) All data listed at level 0

b) Half hourly values of Active Energy
c) Total cumulative Active Energy
d) Total cumulative Reactive Energy
e) Maximum Demand (MD) for kW or kVA per programmable charging period
f) Time of Use Registers
g) Measurement transformer ratios
h) Measurement transformer error factor and/or system loss factor
i) Alarm indications
j) Outstation time and date
k) Time adjust (A1700 -1)
Level 2 (Correct level 2 password [Read and Program])

a) All data listed in level 0 and 1
b) Correction to the time and date (All meters except A1700 -1)
c) Resetting the MD
Level 3 (Correct level 3 password [Read and Program])

a) All operations listed in levels 0, 1 and 2
b) Programming of the display sequence
c) Setting the passwords for Levels 1, 2 and 3
d) Protocol Timeouts
e) Time set (A1700 -1)
Figure 7 Password Access Levels (Code of Practice 5)

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VERSION A B C E F G H I J K L M N P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5
Quantities
kWh Import/Export x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Q1 – Q4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
kVAh (Calculated) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
kvarh (Phase Shift Method) x x x x x x x x x x x x x
kvarh (kvarh = √VA2 – W2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Tariff
16 Time of Use Registers x x x x x x x x x x x x x
32 Time of Use Registers x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
8 Max Demand Registers x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
5 Coincident Dem Registers x x x x x
96 Switching Times x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
12 Seasons x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
24 Change of Season Dates x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
64 Exclusion Dates x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
13 End of Billing Dates x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
36 End of Billing Dates x x x x x x x x
Daylight Savings actions x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Independent Day Control x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Customer Defined
Two Channel Summation x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Five Channel Summation x x x x x
Second kVAh Register x x x x x
Demand Registers
Block Demand x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Sliding Demand x x x x x x x
MD from Sliding Demand 1 chan x
MD from Sliding Demand 2 chan x x x x
Historical Registers
kWh Import/Export, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Maximum Demands 1-8, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Coincident Demands 1-5, x x x x x
kvarh Q1-Q4 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
kVAh 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
kVAh 2, x x x x x
Inputs 1-4, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Customer Defined 1-3, x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
TOU x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
12 End of Billing Events x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
18 End of Billing Events x
36 End of Billing Events x x x x x
Output
Relay Outputs (Internal) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Test Indicator Relay Tracking x
Load Profile (Days)
900 x x x x x x x x
450 – 370 Instrumentation x x x x x
450 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Communications
Optical Port x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Serial Port x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Data Stream Mode x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Event Monitoring
Phase Failure Indication x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Per Phase Reverse Run x x x x x
Reverse Run Detection x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Phase Rotation x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Voltage Imbalance x x x x x x
Overcurrent x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
5 Configurable Events x x x x x
CT’s and VT’s
Voltage & Current Ratios x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Transformer Errors x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
CT/VT Configuration Log x x x x
Compensation Transformer Loss x
Instrumentation
Instantaneous x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
8 Channels (Profiling) x x x x x
Display
Standard x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Large Character x x x x x x x x x x x
Modules (One of)
Input - (4 Inputs) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Output - (4 Outputs) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Battery
Back-up x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Monitoring x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Passwords x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Pushbutton Time & Date Setting x
Dial Test x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Zero Registers x x x
Figure 8 Features of the A1700 Range

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A1700 Programmable

Chapter 1 Introduction M120 001 1

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A1700 METER HARDWARE

2.1 European Directives RoHS and WEEE

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The A1700 Meter

Deferred Tariff As above

4 Relays (optional) Normally open, solid state relays

Data Storage 12, 18 or 36 sets of billing data

The A1700 Meter satisfies the requirements of: -

The A1700 with the large character display conforms to:

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5 FEATURES OF THE A1700 METER

5.1. Registration of Quantities

kWh * * kVAh - to match 2 electromechanical meters

kVAh Register 2 (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

5.1.4 Customer Defined Registers

CD Register 1 Total kWh kWh import + kWh export (a + b)

CD Register 2 Total import kvarh Q1 kvarh + Q2 kvarh (c + d)

Five channel summation (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

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CD Register 1 Total kvarh Q1 + Q2 + Q3 + Q4 (c + d + e + f)

kVAh Register 2 (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

5.1.5 Inputs (A1700 -F/G/H/J/L/M/P/Q/S/T/U/V/X/Z/2/3/4/5)

5.2 Programmable Features

5.2.1.1 Sliding Demand (A1700 -B/C/E/I/K/N/Y)

5.2.2 Tariff Structure

5.2.2.1 Time-of-use Registers (A1700 -B/C/E/F/G/H/K/M/P)

All other Versions (A1700 -I/J/L/Q/R/T/X/Z/1/2/3/4/5)

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5.2.2.3 Switching Time

5.2.2.4 Maximum Demand Registers

5.2.2.5 Coincidence Demand Registers (A1700 -1/2/3/4/5)

Value Time and date Value

5.2.2.6 Independent Day Control

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

5.2.2.7 Exclusion Dates

5.2.2.8 End of Billing Date

End of Billing Period Reset

Long press of the Reset button

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5.2.2.9 Daylight Saving

5.2.3 Deferred Tariff

5.2.4 Historical Registers

A1700 (-1/2/3/5) 36 sets of Historical Data

5.3 Data Stream Mode (A1700 - I/J/L/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Z/1/2/3/4/5)

A1700 all versions

6.1 Deferred Display

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6.2 Display Modes

2. Short presses of the display pushbutton single steps through

Utility mode - This mode can only be entered by

press of the pushbutton. Exit Exit

consumer or utility mode, the display will revert to

6.3 Registration of Values

6.4 Display Messages

6.4.2 Billing Message Categories

6.4.3 Optical Port Message Categories

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6.5 Dial Test

7 USING THE PUSHBUTTONS