POWER METERING SYSTEM

Multi-function power meter

with power quality features

KEY BENEFITS
3-phase true RMS measurements of voltage, current & power Large bright blue backlit LCD graphical display for values,
relay status and graphical load display.
THD and individual Current and Voltage harmonics up to 31st order for
facility wide power quality monitoring Graphical diagram of voltage and current unbalance
Bidirectional energy measurement with min/max for electrical Economical design, small footprints fits in 90x90mm cut out
parameters
Digital outputs used as KYZ pulse outputs for energy information to PLC,
Advanced control features for relay activation at user RTU and other non digital communication devices
definable set points
Digital outputs used as alarm
Open Modbus protocol over RS 485 allows easy integration to EnerVista
or third party systems

APPLICATIONS
Ideal circuit monitoring for main feeds, branch circuits, gensets and Pulse energy outputs to PLCs for load shedding
equipment
Panel mount low and medium voltage applications
Programmable set-point for alarms and control

FEATURES
Monitoring and Metering User Interface
True RMS measurement of over 80 electrical parameters User programmable Modbus communication over RS 485
Measures 3-phase real-time amps, volts, power, energy, power factor Form A control relays with programmable set-points
and frequency
KYZ pulse output for PLC and other device interfaces
Provides remote status when used with PC software

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Standard Features FUNCTION PARAMETERS PL5500 B PL5500 C PL5500 PL5500 IO

Phase Voltage V1,V2,V3,Vlnavg

Description Line Voltage V12,V23,V31,Vllavg
Current I1,I2,I3,In,Iavg

Real Time Measuring

The EPM 5500P Multi-Function Power Meter
Power P1,P2,P3,Psum
System provides complete access to electrical
energy, power, demand as well as voltage, Reactive Power Q1,Q2,Q3,Qsum

Monitoring
current and other parameters through an easy Apparent Power S1,S2,S3,Ssum
to use interface. As an option, the unit also Power Factor PF1,PF2,PF3,PF
provides control, events and alarms with time
Frequency Frequency
stamps along with digital outputs. Additional
Energy

& Demand
features include Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Ep_imp,Ep_exp,Ep_total,Ep_net

Energy
as well as individual harmonics to the 31st Reactive Energy Eq_imp,Eq_exp,Eq_total,Eq_net
order (PL5500C to the 15 th order). Demand Dmd_P,Dmd_Q,Dmd_S
Voltage Unbalance Factor U_unbl
The EPM 5500P can be used to replace multiple
Current Unbalance Factor I_unbl
traditional analog and digital multifunction
electric meters. When used with a SCADA Voltage THD THD_V1,THD_V2,THD_V3,
system, the meter can also be used as a Power Quality THD_Vavg
Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) for monitoring and Current THD THD_I1, THD_I2, THD_I3,
controlling. All the measured data is available
THD_Iavg
Monitoring

via digital RS485 communication ports over Harmonics

open architecture Mobus RTU protocol. Harmonics Harmonics 2nd to 31st 2nd to 15th
Voltage Crest Factor Crest Factor

Graphical User Display Features TIF THFF

Current K Factor K Factor
The EPM 5500P has a large backlit alpha- MAX with Time Stamp
numeric graphical LCD display that can display Statistic
MIN with Time Stamp
electrical parameters, open close status of
contacts, a graphical load bar as well as Switch Status(DI)
phasors. A four-button keypad at the bottom I/O Relay Output
provides a simple, easy-to-use interface to Pulse Output
read all metered data. Voltage, current, energy Alarm Over/Under Limit Alarm
and power values can be displayed by the
Others

COMM RS485 Port ModbusTM Protocol

push of a button.
Real Time Clock Year,Month,Date,Hour,
Time
Minute,Second

Note:
1. There are two DIs in the model - PL5500.
2. The model PL5500 IO can provide additional 2 DIs, DI power, 2 DOs and 2 Relay outputs. The 2 DOs can serve as Alarm or Pulse
output.

User Interface
Display metering data

Load current Indicate data unit

percentage display

Item label: Voltage,

current, power, Max,
Min, Demand Value

Three phase unbalance

display Energy data display or
real time clock
Load nature

Energy Level

Communication Indicator Time display

Energy pulse Digital input

output indicator indicator

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Metering and Measurements Options Advanced Demand - Power, Apparent and Reactive
The EPM 5500P is a true RMS multifunction
meter and an ideal choice when continuous Measurement Features THD - per volts, currents
monitoring of electrical parameters is required.
In addition to realtime metering, the standard Control Options:
meter also provides voltage, current and total KYZ Pulse Output Options:
The EPM 5500P includes multiple advanced
harmonic distortion for each phase. The meas-
measurement features to support power ana- The two digital outputs (DO) can be selected as
ured accuracy of voltage and current is 0.2%,
lysis and control through the use of two form A energy pulse outputs. Both the pulse width and
power and energy is 0.5% of full scale reading.
relays. Two digital outputs can also be used to pulse ratio can be programmed as required.
Additionally, voltage and current unbalance is provide alarm signals.
also monitored and displayed as graphical pha- Any of the two digital outputs can be assigned
sor diagrams. Up to nine set points can be programmed with to the following eight energy and reactive
specified time limits. If a parameter value varies energy parameters for pulse output.
This meter can measure energy in both direc-
above or below a given set point for a program-
tions (import/export) with four quadrants Kwh
med time interval, then an event with a time KWh (import, export, net, total)
and Kvarh with active energy accuracy as per
stamp is generated.One digital output (DO) can
IEC 62053-21 class 1. It can also provide high KVarh (import, export, net, total)
also be activated to send a control signal. When
accuracy energy demand data.
the alarming parameter returns to normal, it will
EPM 5500P measures and displays the following be time stamped and logged, providing the user PC software:
parameters. with the duration of the over/under condition. The software is used to communicate with the
meter for the setting of EPM5500P energy, alarm
Harmonic / Power Quality Any of the following 43 parameters can be and meter settings. The software tool can be
Measurements programmed to activate 1 DO and generate used for real time monitoring of metered para-
an event. meters, voltage and current harmonics, alarm
With a powerful digital signal processing capa-
bility, the EPM 5500P power meter can be used parameters, phase angle parameters and maxi-
to monitor power quality. The meter continuou- mum/minimum statistical information with time
Frequency
sly provides power quality analysis for data stamps.
such voltage and current, harmonics up to 31st Volts - per phase, per phase average,
harmonic as well as Crest Factor, TIF and K phase-phase, phase-phase average EPM 5500P Guideform
Factor. Currents - per phase, average, neutral
Specifications
Communication Power - per phase and sum
For an electronic version of the EPM 5500P
The EPM 5500P is offered with RS 485, Modbus Reactive Power - per phase and sum guideform specifications,
communications. Using its nonproprietary open please visit: www.GEMultilin.com/ specs,
protocol, the EPM 5500P communicates with Apparent Power - per phase and sum fax your request to 905-201-2098 or email to
most utility RTUs, industrial PLCs and commerc- literature. [email protected].
Power Factor - per phase and sum
ial energy-management systems. Integration
into existing systems is simple and quick. Voltage and current unbalance

Features
Part Name Description
1. Enclosure The EPM 5500P enclosure are made of high
strength anti-combustion engineering plastic
2. Front casing Front casing encloses the LCD and the keypad
3. LCD Display Large bright blue backlight LCD Display
4. Key Four keys are used to select display and to set
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parameters of the meter
5. Input Wiring Terminals Used for Voltage and Current input
6. Auxiliary Wiring Terminals Used for auxiliary power, communication and DI
7. Extension Wiring Terminals Auxiliary I/O wiring terminals
Features of EPM 5500P 8. Installation clip When installing, the clips are used for fixing
the meter to the panel

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Typical Wiring

3LN, 3CT 3LN, 3CT with 2CT

2LN, 2CT 2LN, 1CT

2LL, 3CT 2LL, 2CT

2LL, 1CT 1 Phase 2 Line

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1 Phase 3 Line Dimensions Dimensions in mm

43.00

96.00

90.00
96.00
38.50
55.00

LINE Input/Output Option

A B C N
1A FUSE

Terminal
Block
5 I11 4 3 2 1
Vn V3 V2 V1
6 I12
11
A

7 I21 S
12

EPM 5500P S
B
RS-485

8 I22
13
S

9 I31
NC

14

10 I32
NC

19

LOAD
20
L

Power supply
S1
86-264VAC 50/60Hz
NC
DI1+ DI1- DI2+ DI2-

21
15 16 17 18

DIGITALINPUTS

100-300VDC
POWER

S2
22
N

S3
DI1+ DI1- DI2+ DI2-
DI3+ DI3- DI4+ DI4-

NC
25 26 27 28

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DIGITALINPUTS

15

DIGITAL INPUTS

S4
EPM 5500P
24
16

G
POWER
V+ V-
29 30

17
DI

R11 R12 R21 R22

31
RELAY OUTPUTS
18

VDI power=15V
32

Digital input with intermal DI.Power supply.

DI3+ DI3- DI4+ DI4-
25

33
DIGITAL INPUTS

S1
34
DI1+ DI1- DI2+ DI2-

26
15 16 17 18

DIGITALINPUTS

R
S2
27

R
DO1+ DO1- DO2+ DO2-

35
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

S3
DI3+ DI3- DI4+ DI4-
25 26 27 28

DIGITALINPUTS

28

R
EPM 5500P
36

S4
R
DI POWER
29

V+

37

Vaux
30

V-

38

12V<Vaux<30V,I<20mA
Digital input with extemal Aux.Power supply.

EPM 5500P EPM 5500P EPM 5500P

Vaux
AV
DO1+ DO1- DO2+ DO2-
DO1+ DO1- DO2+ DO2-

R11

or DC
35
35

31
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

RELAYOUTPUTS

R12
36
36

32

Vaux Vaux
Out Intermidiate Relay
R13
37
37

33
R14
38
38

34

Vaux<40V,I<30mA Vaux<40V,I<30mA Vaux<250Vac or 30Vdc I<3A

Pulse Output Alam Output Relay Output

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EPM 5500P Technical Specifications Nominal Input (Supporting 3ph, 2ph, and single phase systems)

VOLTAGE INPUT COMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL

PT Primary: Max. 500KVAC Type: RS485 2 wire, half duplex, Optical
Humidity: 5%-95% non-condensing
PT Secondary: 20-100VAC with 20% over range isolated o o
Temperature: -10 C -+70 C ( operation )
Not from PT: 40-230VAC with 20% over range Baud Rate: 1200 to 38400 bps o o
-40 C -+85 C ( storage )
Frequency: 45~65Hz Protocol: Modbus-RTU
Dimension (mm): 96x96x72 ( Cut out90x90 )
Overload: 2 x Rated voltage ( continued ) Weight: 350g
2500VAC/1sec ( No cycling )
DIGITAL INPUT ( DI )
Burden: less than 0.2VA
Measurement: AC True-RMS Optical Isolated Voltage: 2500VAC RMS STANDARD AND APPROVALS
Input Type: Wet contact Safety: IEC 61010-1
CURRENT INPUT Input Resistance: 2K Ohm ( Typical ) CE: Safety directive
CT Primary: 9999Amp AC Input Voltage: 5~30VDC EMC directive
CT Secondary: 5Amps Close Voltage: > 10VDC Electrical Environment:
AC,with 20% over-range; Max Input Current: 20mA IEC 60255-22-1 High frequency disturbance
Min. initial current: 20mA DI Aux Power: 15VDC/100mA IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge
Overload: 10A ( Continued ), 100A/1sec ( No Cycling)
Burden: < 0.1VA IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency immunity
Measurement: AC True-RMS DIGITAL OUTPUT ( DO ) IEC 61000-4-4 Fast transient disturbance
Output Form : Photo-MOS, NO IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity
METERING Optical Isolation: 2500VAC ( RMS ) IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted disturbances immunity
Max Operating Voltage: 100VDC IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
Parameter Accuracy Resolution Range
(% of full scale) Max Operating Current: 50mA IEC 61000-4-11 AC supply dips & short interruptions
Voltage ±0.2% 0.1% 20-100VAC ( PT ) EN 55011/CISRR 11
40-230VAC ( D ) RELAY OUTPUT ( RELAY ) Atmospheric Environment:
Current ±0.2% 0.1% 1%-120% CT Output Form: Mechanical Contact, Silver alloy IEC 60068-2/-1.-2 cold/dry hot
Neutral Current ±1.0% 0.1% 1%-120%CT IEC 60068-2-30 Damp heat, cyclic
Contact Resistance: 100m ohm@1A, initial value
Volt. Unbalance ±1.0% 0.1% 0-200% IEC 60529 IP41 front panel
Current Unbalance ±1.0% 0.1% 0-200% Max Break Voltage: 250VAC, 30VDC ( CE mark at 150VAC)
Power Max Break Current: 3A Mechanical Environment:
±0.5% 0.1% 0-±9999MW
Reactive Power ±0.5% 0.1% 0-±9999MVar Endurance Voltage of Contact and Coil: 2500VAC ( RMS ) IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration
Apparent Power ±0.5% 0.1% 0-±9999MVA Accuracy:
Active Energy ±0.5% 0.1KWh 0-99999999.9KWh IEC 62053-21 Class 1
Reactive Energy ±0.5% 0.1KVarh 0-99999999.9KVarh POWER SUPPLY
Dimensions:
Power Factor ±1.0% 0.01 ±0.02-1.00 Power Supply: 100-240VAC or 100-300VDC DIN43700
Frequency ±0.2% 0.01Hz 45-65Hz Power Consumption: 3W ( Max )
Power Demand ±0.2% 0.1% 0-±9999MW
Reactive Power Demand ±0.5% 0.1% 0-±9999MVar
Apparent Power Demand ±0.5% 0.1% 0-9999MVA
Volt. THD ±2.0% 0.01% 0-100%
Current THD ±2.0% 0.1% 0-100%

Note:

1. Directly measured Voltage: Accuracy±0.2%;

Calculated Voltage: Accuracy±0.5%.
Ordering
2. Directly measured Current: Accuracy±0.2%;
Calculated Current: Accuracy±0.5%. See the following
table for the calculated parameters.

3.Active energy accuracy as per IEC 62053-21 class 1. PL5500 * * Description

Metering, Max./Min. and Time Tag, Energy,
Wiring mode Calculated parameter PL5500 Demand, THD, Individual Harmonic, CF, THFF, K Factor
3LN Voltage wiring VL-L
2LN Voltage wiring V2，VL-L 0 2 Digital Inputs
2LL Voltage wiring V3-1 IO 4 Digital Inputs(15VDC Provided by Meter), 2 Form
2CT Current wiring I3 A Outputs, 2 Digital Outputs for Alarm or Pulse Output
PT 20-100V(From PT)
D 40-230V(Not From PT)

Accessorize your EPM 5500 PL5500 B Metering, time tag, energy, demand, THD. 40-230VAC

PL5500 C Metering, Maximum and Minimum and time tag, energy,

demand,THD, harmonic.40-230VAC

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