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tel. 031.526.566 (r.a.) fax 031.507.984

[email protected] www.calpower.it

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The information contained in this manual remains the property of Radian Research, Inc. It is
provided for the operation and servicing of this Radian product.

The operation of this instrument requires training and experience in

electric meter testing. The information in this manual is designed to
supplement existing knowledge and experience already attained and
practiced by journeyman-level meter technicians. Novice meter
technicians should not attempt to operate this instrument without first
gaining the basic knowledge of meter testing and the application of
meter testing instrument from a certified training course.

RX Certifications

At Radian, we are committed to providing the most accurate, reliable,

easy-to-use, and safe to use power and energy measurement solutions.
To illustrate our commitment to offer our Customers the best in
measurement quality and technical competence, our calibration
laboratory is accredited under ISO/IEC-17025:2005 “General
Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration
Laboratories” while maintaining compliance to ANCI/NCSL Z540-1-
1994 and ISO 9001:2008. Calibration of products manufactured and
serviced at Radian is traceable to the SI (International System of Units)
www.NIST.gov through NIST (National Institute for Standards and Technology).
www.ISO.org This commitment to excellence makes Radian a world leader in power
www.A2LA.org and energy measurement solutions.

Contacting Radian Research

Tel: (765) 449-5500

Radian Research, Inc. Fax: (765) 448-4614
3852 Fortune Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.radianresearch.com

Copyright © 2017 Radian Research, Inc.

Radian Research, Inc. reserves the right to change any information in this document without notice.
Radian Research, Inc. makes no warranty on the accuracy of the information contained in this
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Using this manual
Customer service is the top priority of everything we do at Radian Research, Inc. We listen carefully
to your suggestions regarding our operations manuals, services and product.

Listening to our Customers

Tell us how we are doing! Radian Research welcomes your feedback, email
[email protected].

Finding what you want

 An improved, clean design makes it easier to scan layout with headings on the left and content
on the right just as the layout here.
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index.
 A fully searchable electronic PDF version of the operations manual so you can find what you
want, when you want it.

Defining the symbols used on RX reference standards

Caution: Hazardous voltage. Risk of electric shock.

Caution! Please consult operations manual before using the instrument.

Failure to follow or carry out instructions preceded by this symbol may
result in personal injury or damage to the device and installation.

Indicates direct current

Indicates protective safety ground conductor terminal

Conforms to European Union EMC and Safety directives

Indicates power button.

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Explaining symbols used throughout manual

Denotes important information in the manual, please take note.

Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in death

or serious injury.

Denotes a potentially dangerous situation that can result in an

injury or instrument damage.

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Contents
Using this manual............................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Figures and tables............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.0 Using your RX Reference Standards safely ......................................................................................8
2.0 Getting started ....................................................................................................................................11
3.0 Introducing the Xytronic Reference Standard ...............................................................................19
4.0 RX Reference Standard Specifications ............................................................................................27
5.0 Operating your unit............................................................................................................................39
6.0 Running your product software .......................................................................................................46
7.0 Maintaining your RX Reference Standard ................................................................................... 124
8.0 Accessorizing your unit .................................................................................................................. 128
9.0 Meeting compliances ...................................................................................................................... 132
Appendix A SCPI Commands .......................................................................................................... 136

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Figures and tables
Figure 2.1 Contents of package. ................................................................................... 12
Figure 2.2 Packed box ready to ship. ............................................................................ 12
Figure 2.3 White paper .................................................................................................. 13
Figure 2.4 Online registration screen ............................................................................ 13
Figure 2.5 Protective safety earth connection. .............................................................. 16
Figure 2.6 Input connection. .......................................................................................... 17
Figure 2.7 Ethernet Communications in place. .............................................................. 17
Figure 2.8 Powered and ready to work.......................................................................... 18
Figure 3.1 Connection Panel ......................................................................................... 23
Figure 3.2 Display Panel ............................................................................................... 25
Figure 5.1 Installing locking style connectors. ............................................................... 39
Figure 5.2 Unlocking connectors. .................................................................................. 40
Figure 5.3 Unit with side handles .................................................................................. 40
Figure 5.4 Putting together the assembly ...................................................................... 40
Figure 5.5 Rack mount assembly .................................................................................. 41
Figure 5.6 Protective safety earth connection. .............................................................. 41
Figure 5.7 Input connections. ........................................................................ …………..42
Figure 5.8 Communications cable in place.................................................................... 42
Figure 5.9 Build-in display ............................................................................................. 43
Figure 5.10 External display output ............................................................................... 43
Figure 5.11 Powered and ready to work........................................................................ 44
Figure 5.12 Auto-calibrating mode. ............................................................................... 44
Figure 5.13 Normal mode.............................................................................................. 45
Figure 5.14 Notifying mode ........................................................................................... 45
Figure 6.1 Standard Status Data Structures.................................................................. 60
Figure 6.2 Minimum Status Reporting Structures .......................................................... 61
Figure 6.5.1.5.1 Port Pinout (RD-3x family)................................................................... 64
Figure 6.5.1.5.2 Port Pinout (RD-3x family)................................................................... 64
Figure 6.5.2.1.1 Select Comm Ports Screen ................................................................. 65
Figure 6.5.2.2.1 Registry Editor Screen ........................................................................ 66
Figure 6.5.2.2.2 Edir DWORD Value Screen ................................................................ 66

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Figure 6.5.3.1.1 PCSuite 5 Home Screen ..................................................................... 67
Figure 6.5.3.2.1.1 View Menu ....................................................................................... 68
Figure 6.5.3.2.1.2 About Menu ...................................................................................... 68
Figure 6.5.3.2.2.1 Run Menu. ........................................................................................ 68
Figure 6.5.3.2.2.2 Diagnostics Menu ............................................................................. 69
Figure 6.5.3.3.1 Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 69
Figure 6.5.4.1.1 Configure Device Menu ....................................................................... 70
Figure 6.5.4.2.1 Configure Device BNC Input Menu .................................................... 71
Figure 6.5.5.1 Configure Device BNC Output Menu ..................................................... 74
Figure 6.5.6.1 Configure Device BNC Const Menu ....................................................... 75
Figure 6.5.6.1 Configure Device Service Menu ............................................................. 77
Figure 6.6.1.1 Metrics Inst Menu ................................................................................... 80
Figure 6.6.3.1 Metrics Accum Menu .............................................................................. 82
Figure 6.6.4.1 Metrics Options Menu. ........................................................................... 83
Figure 6.7.1.1 Harmonics Data Menu............................................................................ 84
Figure 6.7.3.1 Harmonics Waveforms Menu ................................................................. 86
Figure 6.7.4.1 Harmonics Bar Chart Menu .................................................................... 87
Figure 6.8.1 Trend Chart Menu ..................................................................................... 88
Figure 6.8.2 Trend Chart Inputs Menu .......................................................................... 88
Figure 6.8.3 Trend Log Query Menu ............................................................................. 89
Figure 6.8.4 Trend Log Query View Menu .................................................................... 89
Figure 6.9.1 Vector Diagram Menu ............................................................................... 90
Figure 6.10.1 Meter Test Menu ..................................................................................... 90
Figure 6.10.2 Meter Test Run Menu ............................................................................. 92
Figure 6.10.3 Meter Test Query Menu .......................................................................... 93
Figure 6.11.1 Standard Test DUT Menu ....................................................................... 96
Figure 6.11.2 Standard Test Run Menu ........................................................................ 97
Figure 6.11.3 Query View Menu .................................................................................... 99
Figure 6.12.1 CT Testing Set Up Menu ....................................................................... 111
Figure 6.12.2 CT Testing Ratio/Burden Menu ............................................................. 103
Figure 6.12.3 Accuracy Parallelogram Menu .............................................................. 104
Figure 6.12.4 Amplitude Accuracy Menu..................................................................... 104

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Figure 6.12.5 Phase Accuracy Menu .......................................................................... 104
Figure 6.12.6 Burden Accuracy Menu ......................................................................... 105
Figure 6.12.7 Buden Amplitude Menu ......................................................................... 105
Figure 6.12.8 View Results Menu ............................................................................... 106
Figure 6.13.1 Analog Sense Setup Menu.................................................................... 108
Figure 6.13.2 Analog Sense Run Menu ...................................................................... 109
Figure 6.13.3 Analog Sense View Results Menu ........................................................ 110
Figure 6.14.1 Power Quality Setup Menu.................................................................... 112
Figure 6.14.2 Power Quality Event Log Menu ............................................................. 113
Figure 6.15.1 Flicker Setup Menu ............................................................................... 115
Figure 6.15.2 Flicker Log Menu ................................................................................... 116
Figure 6.15.1.1 Flicker Analysis Menu ........................................................................ 117
Figure 6.15.2.1 Long Term Plt Menu ........................................................................... 117
Figure 6.15.3.1 Demodulated Flicker Signal Menu ..................................................... 118
Figure 6.15.4.1 Flicker Data Save Menu ..................................................................... 119
Figure 6.15.5.1 Probability Menu ................................................................................ 119
Figure 6.15.6.1 Cumulative Probability Menu.............................................................. 120
Figure 6.16.1.1 Automation Setup Menu ..................................................................... 121
Figure 6.16.2.1 Flow Diagram Menu ........................................................................... 122
Figure 6.16.2.2 Service Selection Setup Menu ........................................................... 123
Figure 6.16.2.3 Metrics Setup Menu ........................................................................... 124
Figure 6.16.2.4 Harmonic Setup Menu........................................................................ 124
Figure 6.16.2.5 Trend Setup Menu ............................................................................. 125
Figure 6.16.2.6 Vector Setup Menu ............................................................................ 125
Figure 6.16.2.7 Meter Test Setup Menu. ..................................................................... 126
Figure 6.16.2.8 Standard Test Setup Menu. ............................................................... 127
Figure 6.16.2.9 CT Ratio Test Setup Menu ................................................................. 128
Figure 6.16.2.10 Analog Sense Setup Menu............................................................... 129
Figure 6.16.2.11 Power Quality Setup Menu............................................................... 129
Figure 6.16.2.12 Flicker Meter Setup Menu. ............................................................... 130
Figure 6.16.2.13 Delay Setup Menu. ........................................................................... 130
Figure 6.16.2.14 Automation Delay Menu. .................................................................. 131

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Figure 6.16.2.15 Pause Setup Menu ........................................................................... 131
Figure 6.16.2.16 Message Menu ................................................................................. 132
Figure 6.16.2.17 Clamp On Menu. .............................................................................. 132
Figure 6.16.2.18 Clamp Off Menu. .............................................................................. 133
Figure 7.1 Cleaning essentials .................................................................................... 125
Figure 7.2 Model and serial number locations ............................................................. 126
Figure 7.3 Fuse units................................................................................................... 127
Note: There are a total of six fuses in your unit, arranged in sets of two per phase. ... 127
Figure 7.4 Fuse placement ......................................................................................... 127
Figure 8.1 RX current connecting locking cables ........................................................ 128
Figure 8.2 RR-DS meter disk sensors ......................................................................... 129
Figure 8.3 RR-1H optical pickup ................................................................................. 129
Figure 8.4 RM-OA optical adapter ............................................................................... 130
Figure 8.5 RR-KYZ pulse input adapter ...................................................................... 130
Figure 8.6 RM-1S remote reset switch ........................................................................ 130
Figure 8.7 RM-Metronic sensors ................................................................................. 131
Figure 8.8 RX-RMK Rack Mount Kit …………………………………….……...…………131
Figure 8.9 RX-120CK3, RX200CK3 Current Cable Kit………………..…………………131

1.0 Using your RX Reference Standard safely

This section addresses using your product safely. It has been divided into three subsections.
1.1 Designing for safety ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Labeling for safety information in manual and on product..................................................... 8
1.3 Safety protocols .............................................................................................................................. 9

1.1 Designing for safety

Connection panel For your safety, connection inputs, when used with Radian supplied
protection accessories, prevent access to HAZARDOUS LIVE voltages.

Encapsulated design Unit is fully encapsulated to prevent accidental injury to users.

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1.2 Labeling for safety information in manual and on product

Caution! HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Risk of electric shock.

Caution! Please consult operations manual before using the instrument.

Failure to follow or carry out instructions preceded by this symbol may
result in personal injury or damage to the device and installation.

1.3 Safety protocols

 Read all safety information before you use the product.

 Examine product carefully before using.
 Employ personal protective instrument when appropriate.
 Using this product in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, may
impair the protection provided by the unit.
 Do not use outside the specified environmental conditions.

 Requires hazardous voltage handling training before using product.

 Misuse of product may cause HAZARDOUS LIVE environment.
 Check for any visible physical damage on connector cables before
making any connections.

 Do not use if there is visible physical damage.

 Ensure cooling vents and fan screens are not blocked.
 Do not use if wet.
 Ensure unit is properly grounded before using or making other
connections.
 Do not attach any cable except ground to the Protective Earth ground.
 Do not attach potential input cables to current inputs or vice versa.
 Do not apply voltage or current to any input unless all cables are
connected.
 Do not attach one current input to Hazardous Voltage and the other
to a different Hazardous Voltage or ground.
 Before changing any fuses, turn off the product and remove all cables
from the connection panel.

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  Fuses must be replaced with Radian part number 3001016 (500
mA, 1000 VAC/VDC 3AB, 10kA breaking capacity)
 After replacing fuses, clean fuse compartment of any conductive
debris.
 Do not use if fuse door is missing.
 Do not apply more than rated voltage or current to instrument inputs.
 Do not use visibly damaged cabling or clamps.
 Deploy only cables with correct voltage ratings.
 Use extreme caution around the terminals. Lethal voltages may be
present.
 Only use Radian Current clamps terminated with 7-pin Redel
connector on the CT1, CT2, and CT3 input connections.
 Only use the 24V DC power supply (part number 850026) to power
the instrument.
 Only use accessories intended to be used with this instrument.
 Check for damage to locking tabs on current cables and instrument
panel before using.
 Use caution when attaching voltage and current cables such that the
cables do not cause the instrument to move or fall.

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2.0 Getting started
You have purchased your product and now it is time to get it ready for work. This section will guide
you through the process of getting started.
2.1 Unpacking and inspecting your product ..................................................................................12
2.1.1 Contents of box ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Inspecting contents ................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Registering your product.............................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Registration benefits ................................................................................................................. 13
2.2.2 Online registration..................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.3 Warranty...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Beginning with safety in mind....................................................................................................14
2.4 Connecting your RX-30, RX-31 ................................................................................................16
2.5 Powering up ..................................................................................................................................18

Thank you for purchasing this quality Radian product. Radian reference standards are recognized
throughout the world for their accuracy, precision, and stability in electric energy measurement.
Your satisfaction and safety are very important to us and your continued loyalty greatly appreciated.
If for any reason your Radian product does not meet your expectations, please contact our
Customer Service staff at [email protected].

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2.1 Unpacking and inspecting your product

Every effort is made to ensure that our packing materials and shipping carrier provide the necessary
protection for your product. It should reach you in perfect condition.

2.1.1 Contents of box

 Operations Manual
 RX-30, RX-31 & RX-33
 Your optional accessorizing (if applicable.)
Note: Some accessories may be shipped
separately.

Figure 2.1 Contents of package.

2.1.2 Inspecting contents

1. Remove product carefully.

2. Check for any signs of damage.
3. Call carrier and local sales representative or
Radian if the product is damaged.

Figure 2.2 Packed box ready to ship.

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2.2 Registering your product

2.2.1 Registration benefits  Activates instrument two year warranty.

 Guarantees you receive firmware and software
updates.
 Assures you receive product application notes
and white papers.
 Informs Radian of End user.

Figure 2.3 White paper

2.2.2 Online registration

1. Go to www.radianresearch.com/reg.
2. Complete the online form.
a. The model number is located on the
display panel label.
b. The serial number can be found on
the nameplate on the bottom of the
product as shown.

Figure 2.4 Online registration screen

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 2.2.3 Warranty  Radian Research, Inc. warrants each product is
free from material defects and workmanship.
 Our obligation under this warranty is to repair
or replace any instrument or component
under normal use that proves to be defective
upon examination within two years after
shipment.
 Radian will pay local domestic surface freight
costs for return shipment of the product back
to the Customer.
 Details for receiving service under warranty
are found in section 7.2 servicing your RX
reference standard.

2.3 Beginning with safety in mind

 Read all safety information before you use the product.

 Examine product carefully before using.
 Employ personal protective instrument when appropriate.
 Using this product in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, may
impair the protection provided by the unit.
 Do not use outside the specified environmental conditions.

 Requires hazardous voltage handling training before using product.

 Misuse of product may cause HAZARDOUS LIVE environment.
 Check for any visible physical damage on connector cables before
making any connections.

 Protective safety ground

 Potential input: Shrouded 4mm connector
 Current input: Shrouded 6mm connector.
 24 V DC Voltage input: Shrouded 12.5mm connector.
 Do not use if there is visible physical damage.
 Ensure cooling vents and fan screens are not blocked.
 Do not use if wet.

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  Ensure unit is properly grounded before using or making other
connections.
 Do not attach any cable except ground to the Protective Earth ground.
 Do not attach potential input cables to current inputs or vice versa.
 Do not apply voltage or current to any input unless all cables are
connected.
 Do not attach one current input to Hazardous Voltage and the other
to a different Hazardous Voltage or ground.
 Before changing any fuses, turn off the product and remove all cables
from the connection panel.
 Fuses must be replaced with Radian part number 3001016 (500
mA, 1000 VAC/VDC 3AB, 10kA breaking capacity)
 After replacing fuses, clean fuse compartment of any conductive
debris.
 Do not use if fuse door is missing.
 Do not apply more than rated voltage or current to instrument inputs.
 Do not use visibly damaged cabling or clamps.
 Deploy only cables with correct voltage ratings.
 Use extreme caution around the terminals. Lethal voltages may be
present.
 Only use Radian Current clamps terminated with 7-pin Redel
connector on the CT1, CT2, and CT3 input connections.
 Only use the 24Vpower supply (part number 850026) to power the
instrument.
 Only use accessories intended to be used with this instrument.
 Check for damage to locking tabs on current cables and instrument
panel before using.
 Use caution when attaching voltage and current cables such that the
cables do not cause the instrument to move or fall.

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2.4 Connecting your reference standard

1. Connect protective safety earth

connector to ground earth binding
post. To maintain the 600V/CAT IV
Safety Rating on Potential inputs, a
solid Protective Earth connection is
required. The ground connection must
be maintained by attaching a bare or
tinned wire of at least 18 AWG to the
ground post through the eyelet and
tightening the nut with a 3/8" driver to
Figure 2.5 Protective safety earth connection. a minimum of 4 inch-pounds torque to
a maximum of 8 inch-pounds. The
maximum ground wire length must not
exceed 12 ft.

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 2. Connection panel input sockets:
 Connect potential input with supplied
shrouded 4mm potential connector
cable.
 Connect optional 120 Amp or
200Amp locking current connector
cable.
 Connect 24V DC input with shrouded Figure 2.6 Input connection.
5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID DC Plug.

3. For communications:
 Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into
the Ethernet port on the connection
panel from its host.

Figure 2.7 Ethernet Communications in place.

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2.5 Powering up

4. You are now almost ready to power up

the unit.
 Plug the 24V DC power supply
cord into the power port.
 Turn on the power switch.

Figure 2.8 Powered and ready to work.

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3.0 Introducing the Xytronic Reference Standard
Radian is a recognized world leader in the energy reference standards industry beginning with the
Metronic line and continuing to advance with the Dytronic line. We continue presenting the cutting
edge of technology with our new Xytronic reference standard, RX-30, RX-31 and RX-33. Energy
Reference Standards that clearly sets the mark for the future.
3.1 Featuring enhanced design .........................................................................................................20
3.1.1.CE Marking ................................................................................................................................ 20
3.1.2 USB ports ................................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Ethernet port.............................................................................................................................. 20
3.1.4 Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI) ........................................... 20
3.2 Existing configurations ...............................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Summarizing model number ................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Specifying last two digits .......................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Reviewing hardware design ........................................................................................................23
3.3.1 Connection Panel ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.2 Display panel .............................................................................................................................. 26
3.4 Assuring your satisfaction ...........................................................................................................26
3.4.1 Warranty...................................................................................................................................... 26

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3.1 Featuring enhanced design

3.1.1 CE Marking
You can rest assured this product has gone through the rigorous testing to
meet CE Marking EMC and safety compliance. This product meets the
requirements for the following Low Voltage Directives: LVD (safety),
EMC, RoHS2, WEEE.

Front and rear USB ports, one on the connection panel and one on the
3.1.2 USB ports
front display panel.

3.1.3 Ethernet port RJ-45 Ethernet Communication Port on the connection panel.

Many instrumentation software developers, in a wide variety of settings

3.1.4 Standard
and industries, are using SCPI because of its self-explanatory and intuitive
Commands for
design that will carry learning and training across multiple applications
Programmable
with greater ease and efficiency.
Instruments
(SCPI) You may find further information on SCPI, including version, command
syntax and common commands in Section 5.2.1.4 on SCPI conformance
information

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3.2 Existing configurations

There are six models available.

3.2.1 Summarizing
model numbers  RX-30, 0.04% (0.02% @ UPF) class
 RX-30-AS, 0.04% plus Analog Sense
 RX-31, 0.02% (0.01% @ UPF) class
 RX-31-AS, 0.02% plus Analog Sense
 RX-33, 0.01 (0.005% @ UPF)
 RX-33-AS, 0.01 plus Analog Sense

There are three configurations available as designated by the last two

3.2.2 Specifying
digits:
Accessories
 CK — RX-200CK3
 CK — RX-120CK3
 RMK — RX-RMK
You may choose to get your unit with one, two, three or all four of these
configurations.

RX-30 Detailed Functions

200Amps 0.04% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,

Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
30402 RX-30 Frequency. Min and Max & AVG Supplied with DC
Converter and power cord, Tilt stand, side mount
handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and cable
locking adapters.
200Amps 0.04% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,
Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
8030422 RX-30-AS Frequency. Analog Sense, Min and Max & AVG
Supplied with DC Converter and power cord, Tilt stand,
side mount handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and
cable locking adapters (100362).

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RX-31 Detailed Functions

200Amps 0.02% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,

Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
8031202 RX-31 Frequency. Min and Max & AVG Supplied with DC
Converter and power cord, Tilt stand, side mount
handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and cable
locking adapters.
200Amps 0.02% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,
Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
Frequency. Analog Sense, Min and Max & AVG
8031222 RX-31-AS
Supplied with DC Converter and power cord, Tilt stand,
side mount handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and
cable locking adapters.

RX-33 Detailed Functions

200Amps 0.01% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,

Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
08033102 RX-33 Frequency. Min and Max & AVG Supplied with DC
Converter and power cord, Tilt stand, side mount
handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and cable
locking adapters (100362).
200Amps 0.01% Watts/Watthour Accuracy: Whrs,
Volts, Amps, VARhrs, VAhrs, Watts, Functions include
VARs, VA, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, Phase Angle, PF,
Frequency. Analog Sense, Min and Max & AVG
8033122 RX-33-AS
Supplied with DC Converter and power cord, Tilt stand,
side mount handles, Operators Manual, spare fuses and
cable locking adapters.

RX Optional Accessories

100360 RX-RMK 19” Rack Mount Kit assembly (Black)

100359 RX-RMK 19” Rack Mount Kit assembly (Grey)

190270 RX-120CK3 120 Amp Locking Current Cable Kit Assembly (3 pair)

190271 RX-200CK3 200 Amp Locking Current Cable Kit Assembly (3 pair)

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Figure 3.1 Connection Panel

3.3 Reviewing hardware design

3.3.1 Connection panel

Analog Sense Port You have the option of analog sense functionality to effectively test
transducers with a DC output.

SD Card Slot The RX allows up to 32 GByte of storage of data using removable SD

memory card.

USB 2.0 Port USB port provides access to peripherals (e.g. printers, mouse, monitor
touch screen) and USB memory options.

Ethernet RJ-45 Port Ethernet communications port used for external PC control to remotely
control the device, export data, and upgrade software. RX-30, RX 31 &
RX-33 enables you to perform these tasks with a standard RJ-45 port
Ethernet cable.

RS-232 Port The serial COM port supports RD legacy command and used for serial
communication.

Input/Output
BNC connections are programmable by-directional ports.
BNC Ports

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LED Indicators The RX has four LED indicator used to display self-diagnostic status. The
following table defines the status indicators. Error codes are defined in
Section 6.1 LED indicator error codes.

Color Indicator Flashing Solid

A. Green AC Reference Error Fully operational

/Analog Sense

B. Red Phase 1 Error Fully operational

C. Yellow Phase 2 Error Fully operational

D. Blue Phase 3 Error Fully operational

Optical Pickup This port, a 4-pin Lemo connector, is a sensor port to be used with Radian
(Input only) disk sensors, infrared and visible LED optical pickups to sense disk
rotation or pulse revolutions.

Power to your unit is supplied through a +24V DC power supply via a

Power Supply Input standard 120/60 Hz or 230/50 Hz outlet. As with all connecting cables,
check for damage to cables before plugging in.

This equipment is on when the power switch is depressed in and the blue
LED indicator light display panel is on. Unit power is off when power
switch is all the way out.
On/Off
Power Switch

The main purpose of the protective safety ground is to protect you from
the high voltage which may be present in the unit, and must be connected
and grounded at all times.
Protective safety
ground terminal

The voltage and current inputs are auto-ranging, a design feature originally
pioneered by Radian. These inputs consist of a toroidal auto-ranging
electronically compensated transformer which reduces the need for
switching relays that can prove unreliable over time. The specially designed
Voltage and current and manufactured Radian toroid transformer provides superior immunity
terminals to stray fields while electronic compensation eliminates practically all
transformer error.

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 The RX house fuses to protect the Potential inputs each fuse pair
corresponds with each phase of RX. Fuses must be replaced with Radian
part #3001016 (500mA 1000VAC/VDC, 3AB, 10kA Breaking Capacity).
Fuse access door

CT1, CT2 & CT3 must only be used with Radian approved current clamp
probes.
The CT input is a seven-pin connector that provides power, serial
Clamp-on CT communications to linearized clamp probes.
Inputs

Figure 3.2 Display Panel

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3.3.2 Display panel

4-inch x 2.5-inch Utilize RX-30, RX 31 and RX-33’s color touch screen display to access
status and measurement information.
(101.6mm x
63.5mm) LED This touch screen works best using a stylus to input information and select
Display options.

USB 2.0 Port Including a USB Port on both the connection and display panels increases
the flexibility of storage access in various system implementation.

2 LED indicator Indicator lights on the bottom right-hand side of display panel are to show
lights unit is powered up.

3.4 Assuring your satisfaction

It is always our desire at Radian, that your products will come to you in
3.4.1 Warranty
perfect condition and last for their maximum life space, but we also
understand that accidents do happen, and so we provide a warranty, plus
Care Plans, and extended Service and Support Contracts.
 The details of the warranty can be found in section 2.2
Details for receiving service under warranty are found in section 7.2
servicing your RX-30, RX-31 & RX-33.
Additional information on both the service plans and contracts may be
found on our website: www.radianresearch.com.

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4.0 RX Reference Standard Specifications
4.1 Electrical ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Current input .............................................................................................................................. 28
4.1.2 Potential input ............................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.3 Clamp input ................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.4 Analog Sense .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.5 Pulse inputs/outputs................................................................................................................. 30
4.1.6 Reference clock input/output (bench version) .................................................................... 30
4.1.7 RR-DS optical pickup port ...................................................................................................... 30
4.1.8 USB-A 2.0 ................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.9 Ethernet ...................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.10 RS-232 ....................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.11 Input power.............................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.12 Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.13 Metrics....................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2 Environmental ............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.2.1 Operating temperature range................................................................................................... 33
4.2.2 External cabling and connections supplied with product ................................................... 33
4.2.3 Operating humidity ................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.4 Operating altitude ...................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.5 Storage altitude .......................................................................................................................... 33
4.3 Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.1 Product size ................................................................................................................................ 34
4.3.2 External cabling and connections supplied with product ................................................... 34
4.3.3 Optional External cabling and connections .......................................................................... 34
4.4 Visual display resolution ............................................................................................................................. 35
4.4.1 Built-in display ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.5 Specifications ……………………………………………………………………….…………38
4.5.1 General ………………….…………………………………………...……………...38
4.5.2 Interface…………………………………………………………………………….39
4.5.3 Safety………………………………………………………………………………..40
4.5.4 Specifications………………………………………………………………………..40

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4.1 Electrical

4.1.1 Current input

Number of inputs 3 (I1, I2 & I3)

Fundamental frequency 45-70 Hz

1 mA to 200 A (Warning; possible overheating may

Input current range occur if the wrong cable type and connector is
used. See Optional Accessories section)

20 mA – 120/200 A,
RX-30; 0.028% – Harmonic amplitude limited to a
1/N fundamental amplitude.
RX-31; 0.014% – Harmonic amplitude limited to a
Current Accuracy
1/N fundamental amplitude.
RX-33; 0.005% – Harmonic amplitude limited to a
1/N fundamental amplitude.
1mA to <20mA de-rated to 2 x Current Accuracy

Maximum harmonic measured 60th

Harmonic accuracy Base accuracy (0.02% / 0.04%) x N2

Input impedance 250 μΩ (Frequency at 45-70 Hz)

Fault current 12t is 4166 A2-sec, 10,000 A

Max common mode voltage 600 VAC

4.1.2 Potential input

Number of inputs 3 (U1, U2 & U3)

Fundamental frequency 45 to 70 Hz

30 VAC to 600 VAC at 60 Hz

Input voltage range 30 VAC to 525 VAC at 50 Hz (Max. 10.5*line
frequency)

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 Base accuracy (RX-30; 0.020%/RX-31;
Potential Accuracy 0.010%/RX-33; 0.010%) – Harmonic amplitude
limited to a 1/N fundamental amplitude.

Maximum harmonic measured 60th

Harmonic accuracy Base accuracy (0.02% / 0.04%) x N2

Input impedance 1 MΩ +/- 2% (Frequency at 45 to 70 Hz)

Connectors 4 mm connectors (600 V, 10 kA cartridge fuse)

4.1.3 Clamp Probe input

Number of inputs 3 (CT1, CT2 & CT3)

Fundamental frequency 45 to 70 Hz

Input current range 0.5 mA to 1 A

Maximum common mode voltage Clamp probe will be at system ground.

Accuracy RX Class accuracy + Clamp Probe Specification

Maximum harmonic measured 60th

Maximum output for powered devices (e.g. +6.0 V +/- 0.3 V at 0.4 A
RD-BR1) -6.0 V +/-0.3 V at 0.2 A current limited

Clamp power supply ripple 10 mV maximum

one 7-pin Redel per input (connector signals +/-

Connectors
6V, SDA, SCL, GND, I-in, I-rtn)

4.1.4 Analog Sense (Optional RX-AS)

Number of inputs 1

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 DC current range -20 mA to +20 mA

Accuracy +/- 0.02% of reading + 1 μA

4.1.5 Pulse inputs/outputs

Number of ports 4 bidirectional

Input voltage range -0.3 V to +27 V

Pullups Switchable 0.001 Ω / 128 Ω +/- 2%

4 MHz (input/output) with 128 Ω pullup

Maximum pulse rate
1MHz with 1 KΩ

Minimum pulse rate 125 nsec (input/output)

Input logic thresholds < 1.0 V, > 2.0 V

Connectors Four 50 Ω BNCs

Output fall time > 6 nsec (50 Ω)

4.1.6 Reference clock input/output (Optional RX-TX)

2 BNC ports – 1 input and 1 output 0 V to 5 V (TTL compatible)

Frequency 10 MHz / 20 MHz, 50 Ω

4.1.7 Optical pickup port

Lemo signals: +12 V, GND, DS input

Connector
2.15 kOhm pullup to 3.3 V, 3.3 V CMOS levels.

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 Max Frequency 100 Hz

5 V tolerant (5 mA maximum)

4.1.8 USB-A 2.0

2 USB 2.0 type A ports supported 100 mA/500 mA maximum

4.1.9 Ethernet

10/100 Mbit via RJ45 jack connector

1 external Ethernet port
Gigabit support.

4.1.10 RS-232

RS-232 port Uses DE9 female connector

4.1.11 Input power

Input voltage 24 Vdc +/- 10%, 35VA max.

Startup surge 2 A: I2t ~ 0.32 A2 sec

Maximum source ripple < 0.25 V peak to peak

Maximum source impedance < 0.5 Ω

4.1.12 Safety

IP Class IP30 (per DIN G EN 60529)

Low Voltage Directive IEC 61010-1, 61010-2-30
Overvoltage Category Voltage CAT IV 600V (RX-33; CAT II 600V)
Measurement
Overvoltage Category Current CAT IV 600V (RX-33; CAT II 600V)
Measurement

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 Hi-Pot & Surge IEC 61010-1
Fused Potential Input 500 mA Ultrafast – SIBA 70.172.40.0.500 or
Equivalent

4.1.13 Metrics

Watthour Class Accuracy RX-30 0.04%, RX-31 0.02%, RX-33 0.01%

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4.2 Environmental

4.2.1 Operating RX-30, RX-31 -20° to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F), RX-33 0° to 40°C (32°F to
temperature 104°F)
range

4.2.2 Storage
-40°C to 80°C (-13°F to 176°F)
temperature

4.2.3 Operating
0% to 95% non-condensing
humidity

4.2.4 Operating
Up to 2000m (6561.68 ft)
altitude

4.2.5 Storage
Up to 15,240m (50,000 ft)
altitude

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4.3 Mechanical

4.3.1 Product size

& weight Height Width Depth Weight (no
cables)

Overall 116 mm 420 mm 200 mm 6.8 kg

4.56 in. 16.5 in. 7.9 in. 15 lbs.

Without 106 mm 410 mm 195 mm 6.83 kgs

bumpers 4.17 in. 16.14 in. 7.6 in. 15 lbs

Shipping 10.8kgs
(excluding 24 lbs.
optional
current
cables)

4.3.2 External
 Unterminated Power cable for AC/DC, 24 VDC convertor
cabling and
connections  4mm banana to banana Potential cables, 3 pair
supplied with  Legacy Cable locking adapters, 6 pk. (Pt. No. 100862)
product

 Model RX-120CK3 6 x 120 Amp rated unterminated cable

4.3.3 Optional (length 78 in/2 m)
External cabling
and connections  Model RX-200CK3 6 x 200 Amp rated unterminated cable
(length 78 in/2 m)

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4.4 Touch screen Color display

4.4.1 Size and Resolution

101.6 mm x 63.5 mm 480 x 200 pixels (Resistive touch)

4-in. x 2.5-in.

4.5 Specifications

4.5.1 General

RX-30/RX-31/RX-33
Ambient Temperature Range Storage; -40 °C to +80 °C
Operating; -20 °C to +65 °C
Specified Accuracy; -20 °C to +65 °C, RX-33; 0 °C to +40 °C

Humidity 0% to 95% Non-condensing

Max height above sea level 2,000m.

Vibration All Non-destructive

Supply Voltage 24 VDC 10%

Power Consumption ~35 VA max.

AC/DC Power Supply AC Input 100V to 240V, 50 to 60Hz

Warm‐up <60 Seconds

Recommended 1 year
calibration interval

Measurement Watts, Watthr, Volts, Amps, VAR, VARhr, VA, VAhr, Phase, Power
Functions Factor, Frequency, Vhr, Ahr, V2hr, A2hr, & Min & Max Average
Response.

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4.5.2 Interface

RX-30, RX-31 & RX-33

Touch Screen Color Display: Integrated 4.3”, Back Lit LCD Color Screen.
Optional External Touch Screen Display.

I/O Ports:

Communication Interface Port / Serial RS-232; Supports Radian Legacy RD Command

Protocol Ethernet; Standard Commands for Programmable Instrumentation
(SCPI)

Memory Internal (Max. Storage 2,000 Mbytes)

External SD (Max. Storage 32 Gbytes)
External USB

Front Panel External Monitor Port Front Panel Video (See Available Monitors)

Front Panel External Touch Screen Port USB

Optical Sensor Port 4 Pin Lemo (See Available Optical Accessories)

Reference Clock 10/20 MHz selectable, 5V TTL compatible

CT Ports See Radian Web Site for Available Compensated and Uncompensated
Current Clamp Specifications.

Bidirectional Programmable
Pulse/Frequency Comparator BNC
Ports

Input Termination 128 Ohm/1 kOhm Pull Up to 5 V, Max External Pullup +27V

Input Gate Rate 200 nS Pulse Width Minimum, Maximum 20 Hz Repetition Rate.

Outputs 1, 2, 3 & 4: Short Circuit Tolerant.

(Default = 0.00001 Wh/Pulse) Programmable Kh Value.
Nominal 5 V, Open Collector Compatible, Max. 27V.
Max 2.1 MHz (200nS Pulse Width Minimum).
Selectable Watt Hours, VAR Hours, VA Hours

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4.5.3 Safety

RX-30, RX-31 & RX-33

IP Class IP30 (Per DIN EN 60529)

Low Voltage Directive IEC 61010-1, 61010-2-30

Overvoltage Category Voltage CAT IV 600 V (RX-33 CAT II 600V)

Measurement

Overvoltage Category Current CAT IV 600 V (RX-33 CAT II 600V)

Measurement

Hi‐Pot & Surge IEC 61010-1

Fused Potential Input 500 mA Ultrafast – SIBA 70.172.40.0.500 or Equivalent

4.5.4 RX Specifications

Function Reading % Accuracy (ppm) 3,7 Stability ISO 17025

ppm √Month) Cal
Uncertainty1
(ppm)
RX-30 RX-31 RX-33 RX-30 RX-31 RX-33
Potential (U) 0.02 % 0.01 % 0.005 %
30V to 600V (6) 8 4 2 30
(200) (100) (50)
Direct AC Current (I) 20mA to 200A (2) 0.028 % 0.014 % 0.007%
12 6 3 50
(280) (140) (70)
Power 4,5 0.03W – 120kW 0.04 % 0.02 % 0.01 %
16 8 4 50
(60Hz) (400) (200) (100)
Energy 4,5 0.03W – 120kW 0.04 % 0.02 % 0.01 %
16 8 4 50
(60Hz) (400) (200) (100)
Phase angle 0° to 360° 0.008° 0.005° 0.003°    
Frequency 45 Hz to 70 Hz 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.05

Notes:
1
At Unity Power Factor, calibration uncertainty <30ppm
2
1mA to 20mA De‐rated to 2 times accuracy
3
Includes variables of Stability, Cross Talk, and Traceability Uncertainty.
4
For Power Factor < 0.5, (0.01% / PF) Maximum, RX‐33 (0.005% / PF)
5
For ≥ 1 Second Test Time
6
Maximum 30V to 525V at 50 Hz
7
Maximum RX‐30 & RX‐31; ‐20C to +65C. RX‐33; 0C to +40C

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 Direct AC Current (I) Inputs Range: 1 mA to 200 Amp.
<500 Ohm Input Impedance across entire operating range
Termination: 6 mm Female Banana (120 Amp) or Male
CONLOC (200 Amp), See Optional Current Cable
Termination and Locking Adapters.

Indirect Current (External CT Max input: 1 Amp

Input) Termination: 7 Pin Female Redel Connector

Potential (U) fused Inputs Range: 30 V to 600 V (60Hz), 525 V (50Hz).

1M Ohm Input Impedance.
Termination: 4 mm Female Banana.
Protection: 500mA Fused.

Cable Accessories AC to 24 DCV Converter (supplied)

3 pair 1m Potential Cables (supplied)
Legacy Cable locking adapters, 6 pk (Pt. No.100862)
Optional Current Cables; 120A (RX-120CK3) or 200A
(RX-200CK3). Unterminated at one end

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5.0 Operating your unit
This section will cover the following areas of operating your product.
5.1 Connecting the unit .....................................................................................................................39
5.1.1 Connecting Current Input Cables........................................................................................... 39
5.1.2 Implementing your product in a rack system ....................................................................... 40
5.1.3 Protecting with safety ground connection ............................................................................ 41
5.1.4 Connecting inputs ..................................................................................................................... 41
5.1.5 Linking communication ports ................................................................................................. 42
5.1.6 Displaying options..................................................................................................................... 43
5.2 Powering up the unit ...................................................................................................................44
5.2.1 Power connection...................................................................................................................... 44
5.3 LED indicators .............................................................................................................................44

5.1 Connecting the unit

5.1.1 Connecting Current Input Cables

The Radian RX Xytronic Standard utilizes LOCKING STYLE INPUT CONNECTORS, Radian cable part
numbers, RX-200CK3, RX-120CK3 or supporting RD legacy 6mm cables for the current inputs.

These CONNECTORS are very specialized and

feature beveled edges and a locking ring. Do
NOT use straight ¼” current CONNECTOR
studs, they will not fit or work correctly. Radian
offers various jumper and adapter cables to fit
most applications. Using a legacy RD cable
without a locking adapter (100362) will result in
an unsecure connection.

Connecting 6mm locking style connectors to

current inputs
 Insert 6mm locking style CONNECTOR into
current input and turn clockwise until you
feel it lock into place.
 Pull CONNECTOR outward to ensure that
you are not able to remove it.
 Repeat this process for each of the six
connectors and current inputs. Figure 5.1 Installing locking style connectors.

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 Unlocking 6mm locking style connectors  Turn CONNECTOR counterclockwise and
pull out of input. You should feel the
mechanism unlock.

Figure 5.2 Unlocking connectors.

5.1.2 Implementing your product in a rack system

1. Gather parts and tools. For complete

instruction see the Getting Started Guide
that is shipped with your RX.
 Unit
 Rack mount plate (RX-RMK)
 Left and right side bracket
 Left and right handles
 Tools and screws (8):
Figure 5.3 Unit with side handles
 Max. screw size: 4mm or #8
 Tools required for screws

2. Disassemble and remove the left and right

black side handles by removing rear screws
before attaching rack mount assembly.
3. Reassemble and fasten brackets and
handles onto unit.

Figure 5.4 Putting together the assembly

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 4. Insert assembly into rack, being sure to
secure the rack mounting screws tightly
into place.

Figure 5.5 Rack mount assembly

5.1.3 Protecting with safety ground connection

 Connect protective safety ground

connector to ground earth binding post.

Figure 5.6 Protective safety earth connection

5.1.4 Connecting inputs

 Into connection panel input sockets:

 Connect potential input with shrouded
4mm potential connector cable.
 Connect current input with shrouded
6mm current connector cable.
 Connect 24V DC input with shrouded
5.5mm OD, 2.5mm ID DC Plug.
Figure 5.7 Input connections

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5.1.5 Linking communications ports

 For communications link:

 Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the
Ethernet port on the connection panel
from host computer.

Figure 5.8 Communications cable in place.

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5.1.6 Displaying options

Built-in color LCD touch display  An external LCD monitor connected to

video port on the Display Panel will
override and blank the RX display (See
Section 3.3.2, Figure 3.2).
 Powering on will automatically turn on
built-in display.

Figure 5.9 Built-in display

 If an external monitor is connected to External displays

video port on the Display Panel (See
Section 3.3.2, Figure 3.2).
 Power up RX while external display is
connected.

Figure 5.10 External display output

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5.2 Powering up the unit

5.2.1 Power connection

 You are now almost ready to power up the

unit.
 Plug the power supply ‘brick’ cord into
the power port.
 Turn on the power switch.

Figure 5.11 Powered up and ready to work.

5.3 LED Indicators

You will see three modes on LED indicators, auto-calibration, normal, and notification.

Auto-calibration
 RX reference standards will automatically
power up in auto-calibration mode signaled
by the LED indicators cycling through
one light after the other.

Figure 5.12 Auto-calibrating mode.

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 Normal
 When unit is in normal mode all of the
LED indicators will be lit.

Figure 5.13 Normal mode

Notification
 If one or more LED indicators are
flashing, you may take either of the actions
described below to troubleshoot issue.
 Check Section 6.1 LED indicator error
codes.
 View diagnostics information on status
display.
 Call Radian office at (765) 449-5500 or Figure 5.14 Notifying mode
your representative.

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6.0 Running your product software
You may access your product’s software to operate the unit and run tests through either the front
panel display or RS-232 port or Ethernet RJ-45 port. The following topics will be covered in this
section.
6.1 LED indicator error codes .........................................................................................................49
6.2 RX Status Display Interface .......................................................................................................49
6.2.1 RX Power-up View.............................................................................................................. 49
6.2.2 General Information found on each screen view .................................................... 50
6.2.2.1 Top Screen Banner ........................................................................................................ 50
6.2.2.2 Dianostics Log Icon ........................................................................................................ 50
6.2.2.3 Energy Accumulating Icon ........................................................................................... 50
6.2.2.4 Clamp Probe Icon............................................................................................................ 50
6.2.2.5 Measurement Mode ....................................................................................................... 50
6.2.2.6 Screen View Location .................................................................................................... 57
6.2.3 Vector View............................................................................................................................ 51
6.2.3.1 Rotation ............................................................................................................................... 57
6.2.3.2 Zero Degree Set Point................................................................................................... 57
6.2.3.3 Select Active Vector ....................................................................................................... 51
6.2.4 Diagnostics Event Log ...................................................................................................... 57
6.2.4.1 Trash Button ...................................................................................................................... 57
6.2.4.2 Tools Button ...................................................................................................................... 52
6.2.5 Properties View .................................................................................................................... 57
6.2.5.1 IP & DNS Address Configuration .............................................................................. 57
6.2.5.2 Edit Date and Time ......................................................................................................... 53
6.2.5.3 Localization ........................................................................................................................ 57
6.2.6 Rear Panel Port Configuration View ............................................................................ 57
6.2.6.1 Pulse Input/output Setting Indicator ......................................................................... 54
6.2.6.2 Localization ........................................................................................................................ 57
6.2.6.3 Optical Pulse Port............................................................................................................ 57
6.2.6.4 Clamp Probe Ports ......................................................................................................... 57
6.2.7 Analog Sense........................................................................................................................ 55
6.2.8 Screen Saver Configuration ............................................................................................ 57

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 6.3 Serial commands compatibility with legacy RD-3X via RX-3X RS-232
port ......................................................................................................................................................57
6.3.1 Error Handling....................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.2 Details on packet type formats ...................................................................................... 57
6.4 Implementing SCPI through Ethernet RJ-45 port ................................................58
6.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 58
6.4.1.1 SCPI version ..................................................................................................................... 58
6.4.1.2 Command syntax............................................................................................................. 58
6.4.3 Theory of operations .......................................................................................................... 58
6.4.4 Command reference .......................................................................................................... 58
6.4.5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 59
6.4.5.1.1 Status data structures ................................................................................................ 58
6.4.5.1.2 SCPI status reporting extensions .......................................................................... 59
6.4.5.2 RX standard details ........................................................................................................ 61
6.4.5.2.1 Extension to 488.2/SCPI status system ............................................................. 62
6.5 Using PCSuite 5 through Serial Interface................................................................63
6.5.1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 63
6.5.1.2 Hardware Requirements............................................................................................... 63
6.5.1.3 Computer Requirements .............................................................................................. 64
6.5.1.5 DB-9 Port Pinout (RX-3x family)................................................................................ 64
6.5.2 Software Configuration .................................................................................................63
6.5.2.1 Communication Ports .................................................................................................... 64
6.5.2.2 USB to RS-232 Converters & Bluetooth Adapters............................................. 65
6.5.3 PCSuite 5 User Guide ....................................................................................................67
6.5.3.1 Intitialization ....................................................................................................................... 67
6.5.3.2 Navigation Menus............................................................................................................ 67
6.5.3.2.1 View .................................................................................................................................. 67
6.5.3.2.2 Run .................................................................................................................................... 68
6.5.3.3 Setup .................................................................................................................................... 69
6.5.4 Configure Device ..............................................................................................................70
6.5.4.1 Model Information............................................................................................................ 70

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 6.5.4.2 BNC Input Configuration............................................................................................... 71
6.5.5 BNC Output Configuration ..........................................................................................74
6.5.6 BNC Constant ....................................................................................................................75
6.5.7 Service Selection Configuration...............................................................................77
6.6 Metrics .......................................................................................................................................79
6.6.1 Instantaneous Metrics ....................................................................................................... 79
6.6.2 Minimum and Maximum Metrics ................................................................................... 81
6.6.3 Metric Accumulator ............................................................................................................. 81
6.6.4 Metric Options ...................................................................................................................... 82
6.7 Harmonic Analysis ..............................................................................................................84
6.7.1 Harmonic Data ..................................................................................................................... 84
6.7.2 Total Harmonic Distortion ................................................................................................ 85
6.7.3 Waveform Analysis ............................................................................................................. 85
6.7.4 Bar Chart Analysis .............................................................................................................. 86
6.8 Trend Chart .............................................................................................................................87
6.9 Vectors ......................................................................................................................................89
6.10 Run Meter Test ....................................................................................................................90
6.11 Standards Test ....................................................................................................................95
6.12 CT Burden and Ratio Testing ................................................................................... 100
6.13 Analog Sense Test ......................................................................................................... 108
6.16 Site Automation............................................................................................................... 111
6.16.1 Automation Setup ........................................................................................................... 111
6.16.2 Automation Flow Diagram ........................................................................................... 112

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6.1 LED Indicator Error Codes

When RX reference standard is turned on, it will go through its auto-calibration mode and should
end in normal mode with all rear panel LED indicators on. However, if any of the LED indicators
are blinking, it is time to troubleshoot the unit by looking at the error codes produced and stored on
the diagnostics screen.
LED A Status – Green with no errors
LED B Status – Flash Red, error reported on L1
LED C Status – Flash Yellow, error reported on L2
LED D Status – Flash Blue, error reported on L3
See section 6.2.4 Error event and Diagnostics display

6.2 RX Status Display Interface

6.2.1. RX-3X Power-up View

During RX-3X power-up, the following loader start-up view will be seen. Three audible beeps will
be heard indicating all three phases have sequenced to an active state and the display will default to
the last displayed setting at power-down. The power-up sequence takes approximately 30 seconds.
The RX display is touch sensitive and can be swiped with your finger or stylus for other RX status
views.

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6.2.2 General Information found on each screen view
The display top banner section contains icons and text that is consistent on all other views.

6.2.2.1 Top Screen Banner

The Top screen banner is programmable using an external PC software connected to the Ethernet
communication interface. By default, top banner will display Hostname: followed by the serial
number of the RX.
6.2.2.2 Diagnostics Log Icon
Diagnostics Log icon will change color depending on severity of the error. While this icon is “greyed
out” there are no errors detected. All errors are captured and displayed on the Diagnostics Event
Log view. Touching or clicking on this icon immediately takes the user to the System Status screen.
See section 6.2.4 for more information on the Diagnostics Event Log view
6.2.2.3 Energy Accumulating Icon
The energy accumulating icon animates during accumulating energy measurements.
6.2.2.4 Clamp Probe Icon
The clamp probe icon will activate upon detection of a CT accessory when connected to one of the
rear panel CT ports. If no clamp is detected the RX will default to the direct current input.
6.2.2.5 Measurement Mode
Selecting the Measurement Mode button will toggle between normal ‘Broadband’ measurement (all
frequencies out to the 60th harmonic of the fundamental) and Fundamental Frequency only
measurement. The RX determines the fundamental from the measured Frequency at the input for
each phase.

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6.2.2.6 Screen View Location
Indication of the number of screen views to the left or the right of the current screen view.

6.2.3 Vector View

Vector views indicate the relative phase and amplitude relationships between each Voltage and
Current axis.

6.2.3.1 Rotation
Reverse the polarity of the 90 degree point by selecting the Rotation button.
6.2.3.2 Zero Degree Set Point
Move the Zero degree to the appropriate quadrant by selecting the Zero Degree Set Point button.
6.2.3.3 Select Active Vector
Move the slider up or down for each phase to activate or deactivate L1, L2 or L3 vector.

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6.2.4 Diagnostics Event Log
This view displays and retains all RX internally detected error events. The color of the icon
represents the most severe message (green if there are only informational messages, yellow if there
are any warnings [and no errors], or red if there are any errors. Touching or clicking on this icon
immediately takes the user to the System Status screen.
Note: Before contacting Radian Technical support please note the details of each and all error
messages.
6.2.4.1 Trash Button
To clear the error event, select the Trash Icon.
6.2.4.2 Tools Button
Selecting the Tools button allows the operator to rest the RX back to factory default condition.

6.2.5 Properties View

The Properties view presents the operator with the ability to change network properties, date/time
and localization.

6.2.5.1 IP & DNS Address Configuration

Check the appropriate IP configuration button to obtain IP automatically or define a specific IP
address. Selecting “Use the following IP configuration” will enable the EDIT button.
The following IP Configuration screen view will be enabled from the IP Address Edit button.

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Use the touch screen to select the IP or DNS address that you would like to change. On selection
the Address change screen will activate. Scroll to the correct address and select the Green check
button. Once you have set the appropriate address hit The Green check button again to exit this
screen.
6.2.5.2 Edit Date and Time
Select the EDIT button to change the internal date and time.
6.2.5.3 Localization
Select the WORLD button to set language preference.

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6.2.6 Rear Panel Port Configuration View
The Port Configuration view provides a quick and simple visualization of the rear panel pulse and
CT ports

6.2.6.1 Pulse Input/output Setting Indicator

Four programable pulse ports are available on the rear panel each can be programmed remotely for
ke/kh and direction (INPUT or OUTPUT) and Function (Watts, VAR, VA, TOTAL, etc.). An
outward facing green arrow denotes Pulse Out, an inward facing green arrow denotes port set to
receive pulses.
6.2.6.2 Localization
Select the World Button to toggle between impulses per function (e.g. 33333 pulses per Whr or
Function per Impulse (e.g. 0.00003 Whr per impulse).
6.2.6.3 Optical Pulse Port
The Optical pulse port is set to receive only and used in conjunction with Radian optical pulse
pickup accessories.
6.2.6.4 Clamp Probe Ports
Information relating to the type of clamp connected to one of three clamp input ports is displayed in
this view. For a full listing of the many clamps available from Radian see related accessories
documentation. There are two basic clamp probe types;
1) Linearized clamp probe – this probe type contains linearization constants that are read by
the RX on connection. Once detected the RX disables the primary current input.
Linearization constants are maintained within the supplied probe and remove clamp
amplitude and phase non linearities. The serial number of the clamp is also displayed against
each CT input.

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 2) Non-Linearized clamps connected to the CT port will display a question mark.

6.2.7 Analog Sense

Analog Sense feature is an option to the base RX configuration. Reference the following sections of
this manual for further information; 4.1.4, 6.5.3.2.2, 6.13, Appendix A.1, A,2, A,4 & A.7

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6.2.8 Screen Saver Configuration
This view allows the operator to perform the following tasks; Enable Screen Saver, Deactivate
Screen Saver using SCPI or legacy remote command and setting the idle time before enabling screen
saver. When enabled the screen will shrink and move at random around the display. Touch
anywhere on the display to disable screen saver.

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6.3 Serial command compatibility with legacy RD-3X via RX-3X RS-232 port

This section describes serial external communications protocol for RX-30, RX31 & RX-33 reference
standards, providing a degree of compatibility with RD-3X family of products. It is based on a
separate application documents titled, “Serial Commands for Compatibility with the RD-3X,” and
“External Communications Specifications for the RD-xx Family” version dated February 19, 2013.
Only commands supported by the RX are included in this documentation.

6.3.1 Error Handling

 Protocol is inherently based on commands and responses.

 When an error is detected on input (a malformed command), remaining bytes of command
are read and discarded before an error response is generated.
 End of malformed command is detected by encountering a timeout in attempting to read next
character.

6.3.2 Details on packet type formats

Each packet format contains the following information

 Legend allows you to know which past Radian products use that command, its version, and how
it is available across different phases. If a letter is shaded, it is not available for that packet.
 M – Master
 A – Phase 1
 B – Phase 2
 C – Phase 3
 Communication delay timeout
 Command sent to standard
 Response of standard to operator

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6.4 Implementing SCPI through Ethernet RJ-45 port

6.4.1 Introduction

6.4.1.1 SCPI version

RX reference standards use Standard Command for Programmable Instruments version 1999.0 with
its foundation in IEEE 488.1and 488.2. The basic command syntax is outlined below, and the
commands you will use to interface with your unit. Examples of each command are also included.
6.4.1.2 Command syntax.

“//” Example:
 Lines beginning with the double slash are  // Set IMETrics to “continuous” – the
comment or documentation lines so you default
can better understand what is going on in
the coding.

Two forms of commands. Examples:

 Long form  :CONFigure:IMETrics:CONTinous on
 Command string consisting of no more  Command consists of three commands.
than 12 characters.
 Configure
 First four characters are uppercase
 IMETrics
letters, while remaining are
lowercase.  CONTinous
 Command phrases are  :CONF:IMET:CONT on
separated by colons (:).  Same command as previous example,
 Short form but in short form.
 Uppercase letters of long form
separated by colons (:).
 First four characters are uppercase
letters, while remaining are
lowercase.

6.4.3 Theory of operations

6.4.4 Command reference

You can find a complete listing of SCPI commands with their definitions and responses in
Appendix A of this manual.

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6.4.5.1 Introduction

The status system used by instrument controllers as implemented in RX reference standards has
been defined by IEEE 488.2 and SCPI-99 standards. It was originally defined in 488.2, but SCPI
extended its. The system defines a set of data structures and commands that operate on them.
Various events that occur within the system will update the data structures which can then be
surveyed or cause service requests.
This document, rather than being a comprehensive tutorial on the 488.2 and SCPI standards, seeks
to capture crucial details of the data structures as they are defined for RX reference standards. To
better understand what the data structures mean and how to use them, we are including an overview
of 488.2, section 11 and SCPI volume 1, section 9. This should be enough to understand and use
SCPI and its status substation effectively.
6.4.5.1.1 488.2 status data structures

The following image (recreated from Figure 11-4 in 488.2 standard) shown on the next page a
summary overview of the status data structures as defined by 488.2. The status byte register is the
focal point The Status Byte Register is the focal point. It contains summary bits for all of the other
status information. If a bit in the Status Byte Register is set and the corresponding bit in the Service
Request Enable Register is set, then a Service Request will be generated. The Service Request, in
this system, will propagate the contents of the Status Byte Register. There are, of course, commands
to read the Status Byte Register and read/set the Service Request Enable Register (along with all of
the other associated data structures).
The Status Byte Register contains summary information. For example, the Event Status Bit (ESB) in
the Status Byte Register contains a summary of the Event Status Register masked by the Event
Status Enable Register. By using this programmable summary approach, it is possible to generate a
Service Request when an ‘Execution Error’ occurs.
6.4.5.1.2 SCPI status reporting extensions

SCPI expands on 488.2 with the additions of QUEStionable Status, OPERation Status, and
Error/Event Queue to the status system. Each of these extensions has its own definitions and
associated commands in much the same way as commands from 488.2. The tree structure of these
commands is illustrated in Figure 6.6 following. Essentially they behave in much the same way as the
488.2 commands before them. They can be surveyed for their status, and/or configure service
requests to be generated in various conditions.

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Figure 6.1 Standard Status Data Structures Overview (SCPI-99, IEEE488.2)

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Figure 6.2 Minimum Status Reporting Structure Required by SCPI.
6.4.5.2 RX standard details

RX standard defines all data structures shown in both Figure 6.5 and 6.6 implements all the
associated 488.2 common commands and SCPI commands needed to use them properly. The
standard can generate service requests over the socket interface so they can be properly received and
acted upon. It may not use all the bits in these structures. For example, the unit will probably never

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use the ‘Request Control’ event or ‘User Request’ event. As the details are more fully developed
before full implementation, they will be further documented for operator usage and understanding.
6.4.5.2.1 Extension to 488.2/SCPI status system

While this product does not use all commands from 488.2 or SCPI, it also expands new commands
specific to the needs of the unit, as described in the following sections.
6.4.5.2.1.1 Device event status register

RX standard register adds the Device Event Status Register to provide the ability to detect the
following events separately, on any of the three phases:
 Voltage ranging
 Current ranging
 Clamp attach/detach
The bit assignments for these events in the Device Event Status Register are:
 Bit 0: Voltage ranging, phase 1
 Bit 1: Current ranging, phase 1
 Bit 2: Clamp change, phase 1
 Bit 3: Voltage ranging, phase 2
 Bit 4: Current ranging, phase 2
 Bit 5: Clamp change, phase 2
 Bit 6: Voltage ranging, phase 3
 Bit 7: Current ranging, phase 3
 Bit 8: Clamp change, phase 3
 Bits 9-15 are unused
The Device Event Status Register and Enable Register are controlled using the ‘SYSTem:EVENt’
subsystem.
The Device Event Status Register is summarized in the Status Byte Register in bit 1, so any
combination of the above events can be used to generate a Service Request.
6.4.5.2.1.2 SCPI QUEStionable status register extensions

As shown above, the SCPI QUEStionable Status Register includes the concepts of the voltage,
current, frequency and/or phase being questionable. The intent of these bits is to signal that some
aspect of the stimulus might be adversely affecting the proper operation of the instrument (e.g.,
voltage is under-range, or frequency is unstable). Since RX has three independent phase channels, it
is appropriate to detect and report these conditions independently, then summarize them to allow
for reporting into the Status Byte Register.
This is accomplished by having four separate copies of the QUEStionable Status Register and
associated Enable Register – one per phase, plus the overall summary register (as defined by SCPI).

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These per-phase QUEStionable Status Registers are then summarized into the SCPI-defined
QUEStionable Status Register, which is then summarized into the 488.2 Status Byte Register. Using
this model and the associated commands, it is possible to selectively generate a Service Request on
any combination of QUEStionable conditions from any combination of the phases.
The SCPI-defined commands for accessing the QUEStionable Status Register are in the
‘STATus:QUEStionable’ subsystem. The RX-specific, per-phase commands are in the
‘STATus:QUEStionable:PHASe{1:3}’ subsystem.
The commands are more fully described and responses given in Appendix A section A.9.

6.5 Using PCSuite 5 through Serial Interface

6.5.1.1 Overview

The RR-PCSuite 5 software package is a powerful, but yet easy to comprehend and
use, set of tools to facilitate the full array of testing and analysis the Radian Research
Xytronic Standards are capable of performing. RR-PCSuite 5 allows the user to easily
configure the Xytronic Standard, execute meter and standard testing, and perform
power analysis routines.

Application areas of the RR-PCSuite 5 software include:

 Device Configuration
 Metrics Measurement
 Harmonics Analysis
 Data Logging
 Vector Analysis
 Meter Testing
 Standards Testing
 CT Testing
 Analog Transducer Testing
 Automated Site Verification

6.5.1.2 Hardware Requirements

The RR-PCSuite 5 software connects to a Radian Research Xytronic Standard

through a RS-232 cable or RR-BT Bluetooth Communications Link.
Communications must follow the following protocol.
Communications Protocol
 Half duplex RS-232
 57.6k Baud
 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
 DTR line high

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  The Computer or other controlling device (host) operates as the master and
the Xytronic Standard operates as the slave.

6.5.1.3 Computer Requirements

 Operating system
Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP
Professional
 Processor
A 233 megahertz (MHz) processor, such as an Intel Pentium II or
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
 RAM
64 megabytes (MB)
128 MB, recommended
 Free hard disk space
100 MB, Data storage capabilities limited to hard disk size.
 Video adapter and monitor
VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution

6.5.1.5 DB-9 Port Pinout (RX-3x family)

Figure 6.5.1.5.1 Figure 6.5.1.5.2

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6.5.2 Software Configuration
6.5.2.1 Communication Ports

The PCSuite 5 software allows connection and communication to a Xytronic

Standard on any one of the 20 comm ports. When the software is launched it will
automatically scan the computer’s hardware to verify if a Xytronic Standard
connected. If a device is detected, the software will automatically initiate
communications. If multiple devices are connected, by default, the first
communication port available will be initialized for communications. If it is required
to communicate to a different device, other than the first available, you must select
the ‘Setup’ and ‘Comm Ports’ options in the toolbar. From the ‘Select Comm Ports’
menu screen, you must deselect the undesired communication ports and select the
desire communication port, as seen in figure 6.5.2.1.1.

Figure 6.5.2.1.1

6.5.2.2 USB to RS-232 Converters & Bluetooth Adapters

Computers manufactures are increasingly eliminating the DB-9 RS-232 port on

newer model computers and laptops. If the control computer does not include a
DB-9 connection, a USB to RS-232 Converter is required.

Not every USB to RS-232 converter is designed the same. Each has a
different communication delay associated with the device. To adjust for
each device, you must manually add an entry into the computer’s registry,
to allow the software to communicate to the standard.

To add the entry, open the computer’s registry by selecting ‘Run…’ in the ‘start’ menu. From the
‘Run’ command window, type “regedit” and press ‘OK’ button. Select the
‘HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE’ folder, the ‘SOFTWARE’ folder, the ‘Radian’ folder, and
the ‘RadCommApp’ folder. From the Registry Editor window tollbar, select ‘Edit’, ‘New’,
‘DWORD Value’. See Figure 2.2.1 below, for example.

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Figure 6.5.2.2.1

The name of the entry needs to follow the format as seen in the example below.

ExDelayComm01 *Example for Communication port 1

ExDelayComm02 *Example for Communication port 2

If another communication port is desired, then follow the format and create the DWORD Value to
match the examples above.

Figure 6.5.2.2.2

The Value data entry can be changed by double clicking on the entry, this will open the ‘Edit
DWORD Value’ screen, as seen in figure 2.2.2 above. The initial ‘Value data:’ should be set to
“50” (hexadecimal), and a higher number may be required, depending on USB to RS-232
converter used.

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6.5.3 PCSuite 5 User Guide
6.5.3.1 Initialization

After installation select the following icon to launch the PCSuite 5 application.

Once the Xytronic Standard is powered, launch the PCSuite 5software. The
software will automatically connect and initialize, as seen below in figure 6.5.3.1.1.

Figure 6.5.3.1.1

Once the PCSuite 5 software is initialized, the full model number and serial number
of the Xytronic Standard appears above the toolbar in the top portion of the PCSuite
5 start-up window. A single mouse click on any of the icons automatically launches
that specific application, and only one test or measurement application can run at a
time.

6.5.3.2 Navigating Menus

In addition to the icons, the various applications can be accessed from the toolbar
menu.

6.5.3.2.1 View

The Metrics, Vectors, Harmonics, Trend Chart, Power Quality, Flicker Meter
and Site Automation applications can be launched from the ‘View’ menu.
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 opened the corresponding icon in the PCSuite 5 start-up screen. In addition
to the applications, the ‘View’ menu also includes the ‘About’ and ‘Exit’
options.

Figure 6.5.3.2.1.1

The ‘About’ screen provides pertinent information, including the version and
Radian Research contact information. See figure 6.5.3.2.1.2 below.

Figure 6.5.3.2.1.2

6.5.3.2.2 Run

The Meter Test, Standard Test, CT Ratio Test, and Analog Sense Test
applications can be launched from the ‘Run’ menu. The ‘Run’ menu affords
the operator the same functions as if they had opened the corresponding
icon in the PCSuite 5 start-up screen. In addition to the applications, the
‘Run’ menu also includes the ‘Firmware Initialization’, ‘Reset’, and
‘Diagnostics’ options.

Figure 6.5.3.2.2.1

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 The ‘Diagnostics’ option will display the current status of the standard,
including any errors that may be present. If any errors are present, please
contact Radian Research’s customer support team, who can provide
additional commands to be entered in the Diagnostics window that will help
further diagnose the problem occurring on the Xytronic. To enter the
commands, type the information into the text box, located at the bottom of
the Diagnostic window, as seen in Figure 6.5.3.2.2.2below, and select the
‘Submit’ button.

Figure 6.5.3.2.2.2

6.5.3.3 Setup

The Device Configuration application can be launched from the ‘Setup’

menu. See figure 6.5.3.3.1 below. The ‘Setup’ menu affords the operator the
same functions as if they had opened the corresponding icon in the PCSuite
5 start-up screen. In addition to the Device Configuration application, the
‘Setup’ menu also includes the ‘Comm Ports’ and ‘Connect’ options.

Figure 6.5.3.3.1

If the ‘Connect’ option has a check next to, the computer is currently
connected to a device.

Section 6.5.2 Software Configuration details the communication port setup.

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6.5.4 Configure Device
The ‘Device Configuration’ application facilitates the general
configuration of the standard and includes the ‘Model’, ‘BNC Input’,
‘BNC Output’, ‘BNC Constant’, and ‘Service’ tabs.

6.5.4.1 Model Information

The ‘Model’ tab contains information regarding the connected standard. The
model number, serial number, firmware version, calibration date, and
manufacture date are all displayed in the ‘Model’ tab, see figure 6.5.4.1.1
below.

Figure 6.5.4.1.1

In addition to the device information, the ‘Model’ tab includes the ‘Restore
factory defaults’ button and a field to enter comments. The ‘Restore factory

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 defaults’ button resets all configurable fields to their factory default state. The
‘Comment’ field allows the factory or user to enter applicable text. This text
can be saved by selecting the ‘Update’ button.

6.5.4.2 BNC Input Configuration

The ‘BNC Input’ tab allows the user to configure the device’s responses to
input signals. The pulse gated accumulators can be configured to respond in
either a Start/Stop/Clear or a Clear-Start/Stop pattern, seen in figure
6.5.4.2.1 below.

Figure 6.5.4.2.1

The Gate Input Beeper is an indicator that meter sensors have been aligned
correctly for a meter test and can be activated/deactivated. The beeper will
not actually begin to beep until the test is started.

RMS and AVG measurement modes are selected by checking and un-
checking the ‘RMS Mode’ check box, respectively. The measurement mode
selection is only supported on Xytronic models that support AVG mode. All
changes must be saved by selecting the ‘Update’ button.

A VAR measurement type selection can be made from the drop-down box.

The VAR types available are defined as:

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VAR 0 = Voltage 90 Degree Shifted

3
1   kT
VARi   I iVi t  90dt and net VARh   VARhi
kT i 1

VAR 1 = Integral VAR


 
  kT 3
VARi   I i  Vi dt dt and net VARh   VARhi
kT i 1

VAR 2 = Integral VAR 50 Hz

2 50   kT
 
3
net VARh   VARhi
kT 
VARi  I i  Vi dt dt and
i 1

VAR 3 = Integral VAR 60 Hz

2 60   kT
 
3
net VARh   VARhi
kT 
VARi  I i  Vi dt dt and
i 1

VAR 4 = RMS VAR

1   kT 1   kT
 
2
|| Vi || Vi 2 dt and || I i || I i dt
kT kT
1   kT
WATTi 
kT  Vi I i dt and VAi || Vi ||  || I i ||

3
VARi  VAi2  WATTi 2 and net VARh   VARhi
i 1

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 VAR 5 = Fundamental VAR

~ 1   kT ~ ~ 1   kT ~2
|| Vi ||
kT  Vi 2 dt and || I i ||
kT  I i dt

3
~ ~
VARi || V i ||  || I i || sin( i ) and net VAR   VARi
i 1

TERMINOLOGY USED

Index “i” represents the ith phase in the poly-phase network.

~
Vi = Potential component fundamental (1st harmonic order)
~
Ii = Current component fundamental (1st harmonic order)

Vi = Generalized potential waveform (fundamental and all harmonics).

Ii = Generalized current waveform (fundamental and all harmonics).

i = Phase angle between the potential and current.

t = VAR-hour and VA-hour integration interval.
T = Fundamental period.
k = Number of fundamental periods.
 = Fundamental frequency = 2f0, where f0 is the fundamental.
 Start time of integration.
|| || = Generally represents the norm of the wave function:
1-norm (Average) or 2-norm RMS

The base frequency is modified within the ‘Frequency’ field, but will return
to the factory default value, once the standard is power-cycled.

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6.5.5 BNC Output Configuration
The ‘BNC Output’ tab allows the user to configure the device’s output
terminals. The ‘BNC Output; tab will look different, depending on the
standard’s model number. See Figure 6.5.5.1 and Figure 6.5.5.2 below. For
three phase Xytronic standards (i.e. RX-30, RX-31, and RX-33) the four
output ports may be configured to output pulses for the accumulated energy
measured at L1, L2, or L3. The output ports may also be configured to
output pulses the total energy, measured at all three inputs. In other words,
the standard may be configured to execute a poly-phase test, with each port
output corresponding to a single phase energy value, or a single phase test,
with each port corresponding to a total energy value.

Figure 6.5.5.1, Three Phase Xytronic

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 6.5.6 BNC Constant
The ‘BNC Const’ tab allows the user to configure the measurement
parameter constants. See Figure 6.5.6.1, below. To change the pulse constant,
select and edit the constant and select the ‘Update’ button.

Figure 6.5.6.1

Xytronic standards are loaded with default pulse constants. These default
values are listed below. To change how the pulse constant is displayed, select
the ‘metric-h/pulse’ button, and it will invert to ‘pulse/metric-h’.

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RX Default Pulse Constants:

Wh 0.000010 Watthours
VARh 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours
VAh 0.000010 Voltampere hours
Vh 0.000010 Volt hours
Ah 0.000010 Ampere hours
V2h 0.000100 Volt2 hours
A2h 0.000100 Ampere2 hours
Wh+ 0.000010 Watthours positive
Wh- 0.000010 Watthours negative
VARh+ 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive
VARh- 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative
Wh Delta 0.000010 Watthours Delta
Time 0.000010 Time (s)
VAh Delta 0.000010 Voltampere hours Delta
VARh Delta 0.000010 Voltampere hours Delta
VARh X Delta 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours
(Delta, X Connect)
VARh X WYE 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours
(WYE, X Connect)
Wh+ Delta 0.000010 Watthours positive Delta
Wh- Delta 0.000010 Watthours negative Delta
VARh+ Delta 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta
VARh- Delta 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Delta
VARh+ X Delta 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta
(Delta, X-Connect)
VARh- X Delta 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Delta
(Delta, X-Connect)
VARh+ X WYE 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours positive Delta
(WYE, X-Connect)
VARh- X WYE 0.000010 Voltampere Reactive hours negative Delta
(WYE, X-Connect)

Note: Pulse constant availability is dependent on the model number.

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 6.5.7 Service Selection Configuration
The ‘Service’ tab, which is only available when connected to a three phase
Xytronic standard, enables the unit to emulate how a meter would perform
the voltage and current calculation. In addition, the ‘Service’ tab allows the
user to enter calibration factors or ratio factors. To create a new service,
select ‘New Service’ from the ‘Selection’ drop-down menu. This action will
cause the ‘Service Selection’ area of the screen to change to include fields for
the new service’s title and two lines of descriptive text, see Figure 6.5.6.1
below. This area also includes the ‘Diagram:’ drop down menu, which allows
the user to select a diagram that best fits the new service. All selections are
saved by selecting the ‘Save’ button.

To start the service, select the ‘Start-Service’ button. Once the service has
been started, all metrics will be scaled to the service definitions. To stop the
service, select the ‘Stop-Emulation’ button.

Figure 6.5.6.1

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The ‘Service’ tab allows the user to perform a general complex linear
transformation on the three phases of input potential and current.

This complex linear transformation is defined as follows:

V1 = C11* V1 + C12*V2 + C13*V3

V2 = C21* V1 + C22*V2 + C23*V3
V3 = C31* V1 + C23*V2 + C33*V3

A1 = K11* A1 + K12*A2 + K13*A3

A2 = K21* A1 + K22*A2 + K23*A3
A3 = K31* A1 + K23*A2 + K33*A3

Note: There is a real and imaginary input for each potential and current input.

Where “V1”, “V2”, and “V3” are the standard’s complex three phase
potentials, “A1”, “A2”, and “A3” are the standard’s complex three phase
currents, “C” is the 3x3 complex coefficient matrix for the potential
transformation, “K” is the 3x3 complex coefficient matrix for the current
transformation, “V1”, “V2”, “V3” are the transformed complex three phase
potentials, and “A1”, “A2”, and “A3” are the transformed three phase
currents.

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 Example 1: Electricity Meter, Z-Coil, form 6

V1-R = 1, 0, 0 ---- Real

V1-I = 0, 0, 0 ---- Imaginary
V2-R = 1, 0, 1
V2-I = 0, 0, 0
V3-R = 0, 0, 1
V3-I = 0, 0, 0

I1-R = 1, 0, 0 ---- Real

I1-I = 0, 0, 0 ---- Imaginary
I2-R = 0, -1, 0
I2-I = 0, 0, 0
I3-R = 0, 0, 1
I3-I = 0, 0, 0

The real coefficients change the magnitude and the imaginary coefficients
change the phase of the waveform. As seen in the example above, the
imaginary coefficients have been zeroed. With the “Z-Coil, form 6” service
enabled the standard will read power exactly like a meter with a Z-coil. The
metrics measurement for voltage on input 2 will be the sum of input 1 and
input 3 and the current on input 2 will show negative.

Note: When the service selection is active, the voltage and current readings
will not be actual measurements, but will depend on the coefficients entered.

6.6 Metrics
The ‘Metrics’ application allows the user to view all the instantaneous, minimum, maximum,
and accumulated measurement parameters. This application also facilitates the configuration
of the metrics display, and includes the ‘Inst’, ‘Min’, ‘Max’, ‘Accum’, and ‘Options’ tabs.

Note: Minimum and Maximum measurement availability are model number dependent.

6.6.1 Instantaneous Metrics

Instantaneous metrics are displayed in the ‘Inst’ tab, see figure 6.6.1.1.

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 Figure 6.6.1.1

Single phase Xytronic standards only display one input. Entries defined as
“N/A” suggest that the particular measurement is not supported on the
associated phase. The table below includes the definitions of the different
measurements.

Metrics Definitions:
V Volts
A Amperes
W Watts
VA Voltamperes
VAR Voltamperes Reactive
Hz Frequency
phase Degrees Phase
(Phase angle between voltage and current)
PF Power Factor
ASn Analog Sense
Ph_V (V1 Ref) Phase
V (Line-Line) Volts (V1-V3, V1-V2, V2-V3)

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 W Delta Watts (Delta)
VA Delta Voltamperes (Delta)
VAR Delta Voltamperes Reactive (Delta)
VAR X WYE Voltamperes Reactive
(WYE, X-Connected)
VAR X Delta Voltamperes Reactive
(Delta, X-Connected)

Note: Not all Xytronic standards support ever measurement listed. Metrics availability is
model dependent.

6.6.2 Minimum and Maximum Metrics

Minimum and Maximum metrics are displayed in the ‘Min’ and ‘Max’ tabs.
Within these two tabs, the display will record and hold the max or min
measurement values. There is no start or stop for the min or max
measurements, because the minimum and maximum metrics start
accumulating and updating when the unit is powered on. To reset the
minimum and maximum measurements see section 6.6.4 Metric Options.

6.6.3 Metric Accumulator

Accumulated metrics are displayed in the ‘Accum’ tab. The metric

accumulator is supported by all Xytronic Standards, see figure 6.6.3.1. Each
model will support different accumulator measurement functions. The
accumulator is configured, started, and stopped via the ‘Options’ tab, see
section 6.6.4 Metric Options.

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 Figure 6.6.3.1

6.6.4 Metric Options

The ‘Options’ tab allows the user to configure the several metric
measurement features, see Figure 6.6.4.1. The refresh rate and the integration
interval can be changed in the ‘Update Interval’ field. The interval is in
seconds, and once it is modified, the user must select the ‘Set’ button to save
the setting.

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 Figure 6.6.4.1

The minimum and maximum metric measurements can be reset by selecting

the ‘Reset Min/Max’ button.

The number of displayed decimal places are adjusted in the ‘Precision’ field.

The ‘V&I Threshold’ field may be used to filter out low level measurements.
The threshold function allows the user to configure the Xytronic to display
only data that is greater than the threshold value, filtering out noise when
there is no voltage or current active. When the threshold is in effect, it will
also filter measurements that result from the voltage or current measurement.

The accumulators can be manually started, stopped, and reset by selecting the
‘Start Accum,’ ‘Stop Accum,’ and ‘Reset Accum’ buttons, respectively. To
run the accumulators for an exact period of time, select the ‘Timed Accum’
button and enter the required time period.

To save the metric data, select the required metric group and then select the
‘Save Metric’ button. Once the button is selected, the standard will
automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this screen, select an
appropriate location and file name to save the data.

Note: Three (3) phase Xytronic Standards require that input port 3 is used to
start and stop the metric accumulators.

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6.7 Harmonic Analysis
The RX family of standards and PCSuite 5 include outstanding harmonic analysis
capabilities. Xytronic Standards are capable of analyzing harmonics up to the 58th
order at 50Hz and up to the 60th order at 60Hz.

6.7.1 Harmonic Data

The ‘Harmonics’ application allows the user to view and save the
harmonic measurement data. This application also facilitates the
configuration of the harmonic measurement, and includes the
‘Data’, ‘Waveform’, and ‘Bar Chart’ tabs.

Harmonics measurement is accessed by selecting the ‘Harmonics’ icon. The

‘Data’ tab displays the magnitude and phase of each harmonic, see figure
6.7.1.1, in relation to the fundamental.

Figure 6.7.1.1

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 The harmonic data is organized by voltage and current inputs. Each input
can be analyzed by selecting the associated input designator, V1, V2, V3 and
I1, I2, I3. The ‘V’ represents the voltage axis and the ‘I’ represents the
current axis. Fifty harmonic orders can be view at one time. To view orders
higher than 50, increase the ‘Base Harmonic’ field.

The ‘View Mode’ option allows the user to select the harmonic measurement
mode. To change the mode, simply select appropriate mode from the drop-
down list. The following options are available: ‘True Magnitude,’ ‘% of
Fundamental,’ and ‘% of RMS.’ The ‘% of Fundamental’ mode displays the
normalized harmonic amplitude in respect to a percentage of the
fundamental amplitude. The ‘% of RMS’ mode displays the normalized
harmonic amplitude in respect to a percentage of the RMS amplitude.

The ‘Inter-Harm #’ option allows the user to display the inter-harmonics

between each fundamental. The Xytronic Standards allow up to 9 inter-
harmonics.

To save the harmonic data, select the ‘Save’ button. Once the button is
selected, the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen.
From this screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save the
data.

6.7.2 Total Harmonic Distortion

Total Harmonic Distortion is the ratio of the sum of the powers of all
harmonic frequencies above the fundamental frequency to the power of the
fundamental frequency. The default formula that the RX uses for %THD is:

6.7.3 Waveform Analysis

The ‘Waveform’ tab displays a waveform representation of the signal being

measured, see Figure 6.7.3.1. The display may look different if connected to
a single phase Xytronic standard.

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 Figure 6.7.3.1

Similar to an oscilloscope, the waveform screen allows the user to adjust the
display to increase the number of waveform cycles by increasing the ‘Scale-
H’ value and change the magnitude of the waveform by changing the ‘Scale-
V’ value. The peak voltage is shown at the top and bottom left of the display
and the peak current is shown in the top and bottom right of the display.

The data on the waveform plot is color coordinated with the six available
inputs of a three phase Xytronic Standard: V1 = Red,
V2 = Yellow, V3 = Blue, I1 = Purple, I2 = Orange, I3 = Green.

To save the harmonic waveform data, select the ‘Save’ button. Once the
button is selected, the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up
screen. From this screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save
the data.

6.7.4 Bar Chart Analysis

The ‘Bar Chart’ tab displays a bar chart representation of the harmonics, see
Figure 6.7.4.1. The data is plotted as percent of fundamental.

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 Figure 6.7.4.1

A lot of fifty different harmonic orders can be view at one time. To view
orders higher than 50, increase the ‘Base-H’ number.

The ‘Inter-H’ number allows the user to show the inter-harmonics between
each fundamental. The Xytronic Standards allow up to nine inter-harmonics.

The data on the chart is color coordinated with the six available inputs of a
three phase Xytronic Standard: V1 = Red,
V2 = Yellow, V3 = Blue, I1 = Purple, I2 = Orange, I3 = Green.

To save the bar chart data, select the ‘Save’ button. Once the button is
selected, the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen.
From this screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save the
data.

6.8 Trend Chart

The Trend Chart application, see figure 6.8.1, of the PCSuite 5
software plots measurement recordings over time. This application
also facilitates the configuration of the trend charts, and
includes the ‘Input-1,’ ‘Input-2,’ ‘Input-3,’ ‘Total,’ and ‘Setup’
tabs. A unique feature of the PCSuite 5 Trend Chart is its ability to
record all measurement functions for all available phases. It has
the ability to automatically adjust its scale to optimize the viewing
of the data, and its sample rate can be adjusted to meet various data
logging requirements, see section 6.6.4 Metric Options to adjust
the update interval.

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The trend chart application includes a zoom feature. To zoom on any particular
point, single click on the graph over the selected location. It is possible to zoom
several times. To return to the original scale, double click on the graph.

Figure 6.8.1

The data on the chart is color coordinated with the three available inputs of a three
phase Xytronic Standard: Input 1= Red, Input 2 = Yellow, and Input 3 = Blue.

Figure 6.8.2

The ‘Setup’ tab allows configuration of the trend chart data and display. The ‘Auto
Scale’ option will optimize and scale the trend data, and the ‘Scientific Notation’
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 ‘Total’ fields allow the user to select which parameter to be displayed on each chart.
The default parameter is voltage.

To view existing logs, select the ‘View Data’ button. Once this is selected, the
software will display the ‘Trend Log Query’ screen. This screen includes the ‘Query’
and ‘View’ tabs. From the ‘View’ tab, select the appropriate file in the ‘File’ field, see
Figure 6.8.3. Once the file is selected, use the remaining fields to select the required
time period, metric, and phase. The requested data will now be available in the ‘View’
tab.

Figure 6.8.3 Figure 6.8.4

The ‘Sci Notation’ and ‘PPM’ check boxes allow the user to change the display
format.

To save the logging of measurements, select the ‘Start Logging’ button in

the ‘Setup’ tab, see Figure 6.8.4. Once this button is selected, the standard
will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this screen,
select an appropriate location and file name to save the data.

6.9 Vectors
The ‘Vectors’ application allows the user to view a vector representation, see Figure
6.9.1, of the voltage phase relationships and power factors.

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 Figure 6.9.1

The data on the chart is color coordinated with the six available inputs of a three
phase Xytronic Standard: V1 = Red, V2 = Yellow, V3 = Blue,
I1 = Purple, I2 = Orange, I3 = Green. The ‘Settings’ options allow the user to select
a different scale, select the direction of rotation, and move the position of the origin.
When any changes are made the graph will automatically change, along with the data
being displayed.

6.10 Run Meter Test

The ‘Meter Test’ application, see Figure 6.10.1, allows the user to configure and
perform a test on a watthour meter. This application also facilitates the configuration
of the test results. When connected to a three phase Xytronic standard, this
application will include the ‘DUT 1,’ ‘DUT 2,’ ‘DUT 3,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘View Results’
tabs. When connected to a single phase Xytronic standard, this application will
include the ‘DUT 1,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘View Results’ tabs.

Figure 6.10.1

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 The user can configure and perform a new test or select a pre-saved test.
To select a pre-saved test, select the ‘Open’ button. Once the button is
selected, the standard will automatically open an ‘Open’ pop-up screen.
From this screen, browse to the appropriate directory and select the
required test.
To configure and run a meter test, enter the necessary information into the
appropriate ‘DUT’ tab. The ‘DUT 1,’ ‘DUT 2,’ and ‘DUT 3’ tabs are associated to
the BNC, potential, and current input ports, respectively. For example, the ‘DUT1’
tab sensor pulses must be counted on BNC input port 1.

In the DUT tab, the user defines the type of meter test to run.

 The DUT S/N is the meter under test’s serial number.

 The Whr / Pulse value is the amount of energy each pulse represents.
The metric function changes as the test function changes.
 The Pulses / Kh is the number of pulses for an equivalent revolution.
 The DUT Elem is the number of elements that are being tested. This is
only valid if performing a series-parallel test.
 The # Pulses is the number of pulses required for completion of the
test.
 The Test Func is the measurement function to be tested.
 The Test By selects how the meter will be tested, either by pulses, time
length, or demand.
 The Test Type is a label for the test data. Options include: FL –Full
Load, PF – Power Factor, PF – Power Factor +, PF – Power Factor -,
LL – Light Load, In Service, Customer Load and Other.
 The STD Elem is the number of elements used, and it is valid with
single phase Xytronic Standards. It is used when performing series
parallel testing.
 The Input defines the test as either three-phase or single-phase.
 The State is a label for the test data. Options include “As Found” and
“As Left.”
 The # Runs sets the number of repetitions of the test.
 The Sensor check box configures the standard for either a manual test or
sensor based test.

To save the test set, select the ‘Save’ button. Once this button is selected,
the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this
screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save the test.

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Once a new test is configured or a saved test is opened, a test can be executed in the
‘Run’ tab. To run a test, select the DUT by checking the associated check box at the
bottom of the screen, see figure 6.10.2, and then select the ‘Run’ button.

Figure 6.10.2

The various fields in the ‘Run’ tab allows the user to verify the meter serial number
and the function to be tested, before the test is started. At the conclusion of the test,
the window is compiled with the following data:

 Meter S/N
 Percent Registration
 Percent Error
 Test Status
 Metric Value
 Function Tested
 Number of Runs
 Average Percent Registration
 Average Percent Error

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  Average Pulses
 Average Metric
 Standard Deviation of Percent Registration
 Standard Deviation of Percent Error
 Standard Deviation of Number Pulses
 Standard Deviation of the Metrics
 Test Metric 1 is the metric for phase 1
 Test Metric 2 is the metric for phase 2
 Test Metric 3 is the metric for phase 3

The Average and Standard Deviation values are only populated when the test has
multiple runs. When multiple runs are defined, the test results will automatically
save. If multiple runs are not defined, the test results must be manually saved.

To view meter test results, select the ‘View Results’ tab and select the ‘View Results’
button. Enter the serial number range of the meters of interest and select the ‘View’
button, see figure 6.10.3. If no serial number or date range is entered, then all the
results will be displayed.

Figure 6.10.3

To change how the results are displayed, select a new option from the drop-down
menu. The menu includes the following options: _Default.mfm,
CSV_No_Quotes.mfm, and CSV_Quotes.mfm. The two CSV formats are
commonly used when exporting information to a third party software.
To create a new file format. enter the new file name in the file name box and select
the ‘Save’ button. The file name must have a *.mfm file extension. The following is a
list of variables available:

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Year $(YYYY)
Month $(MM)
Day $(DD)
Hour $(HOUR)
Minute $(MIN)
Second $(SEC)
Run Number $(RUN_NUMBER)
DUT Serial Number $(SERIAL_NUMBER)
DUT Kh Constant $(DUT_KH)
DUT Pluses per Revolution $(DUT_PULSES_PER)
DUT Elements $(DUT_ELEMENTS)
Num of Standard Cur Inputs $(STD_CURRENT_INPUTS)
Sensor Uses $(STD_SENSOR_USED)
Standard Phase used for Test $(STD_PHASE)
Test Function $(TEST_FUNCTION)
Test $(TEST)
Test Type $(TEST_TYPE)
Test Revolutions $(TEST_REVS)
Demand Minutes $(DEMAND_MINUTES)
Test Volts $(TEST_VOLTS)
Test Amps $(TEST_AMPS)
Meter Demand Test $(METER_DEMAND)
Metrics Accumulated $(STANDARD_READING)
Percent Registration $(PERCENT_REG)
Percent Error $(PERCENT_ERROR)
Minimum Accumulated Metrics $(MN_STANDARD_METRIC)
Minimum Standard pulses $(MN_STANDARD_PULSES)
Minimum Percent Registration $(MN_PERCENT_REG)
Minimum Percent Error $(MN_PERCENT_ERROR)
Standard Deviation Accum Metrics $(SD_STANDARD_METRIC)
Standard Deviation Standard pulses $(SD_STANDARD_PULSES)
Standard Deviation Percent Reg $(SD_PERCENT_REG)
Standard Deviation Percent Error $(SD_PERCENT_ERROR)

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 Phase1 Metric $(TEST_METRIC1)
Phase2 Metric $(TEST_METRIC2)
Phase3 Metric $(TEST_METRIC3)

The results viewer has common characters for indicating a header. The header text
must be inside brackets (“[” and “]”). Below is a sample header:

[Meter Testing Results]

[]
[]
[Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, # Runs, S/N, DUT kh]

To export the results to a flat file, select the format and select the ‘Export’ button.
The saved data can be limited by using the search conditions. Once this button is
selected, the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this
screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save the test. It is
recommended that the data is saved as a *.txt file. If the file is saved as a *.txt file,
the data can be viewed in a text editor.

6.11 Standards Test

The ‘Standards Test’ application, see Figure 6.11.1, allows the user to configure and
perform a test on a watthour standard. This application also facilitates the
configuration of the test results. When connected to a three phase Xytronic standard,
this application will include the ‘DUT 1,’ ‘DUT 2,’ ‘DUT 3,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘View
Results’ tabs. When connected to a single phase Xytronic standard, this application
will include the ‘DUT 1,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘View Results’ tabs.

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 Figure 6.11.1

The user can configure and perform a new test or select a pre-saved test. To select a
pre-saved test, select the ‘Open’ button. Once the button is selected, the standard
will automatically open an ‘Open’ pop-up screen. From this screen, browse to the
appropriate directory and select the required test.

To configure and run a standards test, enter the necessary information into the
appropriate ‘DUT’ tab. The ‘DUT 1,’ ‘DUT 2,’ and ‘DUT 3’ tabs are associated to
the BNC, potential, and current input ports, respectively. For example, the ‘DUT1’
tab sensor pulses must be counted on BNC input port 1.

In the DUT tab, the user defines the type of standards test to run.

 The DUT S/N is the standard under test’s serial number.

 The Test By selects how the meter will be tested, either by pulses or
time length.
 The Duration is the number of pulses or amount of time to test the
standard

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  The Function is the measurement function to be tested.
 The # Runs sets the number of repetitions of the test.
 The Whr/pulse value is the amount of energy each pulse represents.
This is also a button that can be selected to change to pulses/Whr if
needed. The name will change with the test function.
 The Input defines if the test is a three phase or a single phase test.
 The BNC Input Impedance is needed to determine the proper pullup
resistor that should be used. If Radian is selected, then an internal 150
ohm pull-up resistor is used. If Non-Radian is selected, then an internal
1000 ohm pull-up resistor is used.
 The PF Info is a label to indicate the type of test being performed

To save the test set, select the ‘Save’ button. Once this button is selected, the
standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this screen, select
an appropriate location and file name to save the test.

Once a new test is configured or a saved test is opened, a test can be executed in the
‘Run’ tab. To run a test, select the DUT by checking the associated check box at the
bottom of the screen, see figure 6.11.2, and then select the ‘Run’ button.

Figure 6.11.2

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The various fields in the ‘Run’ tab allows the user to verify the standard’s serial
number and the function to be tested, before the test is started. At the conclusion of
the test, the window is populated with the following data:

 DUT’s Serial Number

 Percent Registration
 Percent Error
 Test Status
 Number of Pulses
 Metric Value
 Function Tested
 Average Percent Registration
 Average Percent Error
 Average Percent Pulses
 Average Percent Metric
 Standard Deviation of Percent Registration
 Standard Deviation of Percent Error
 Standard Deviation of Number Pulses
 Standard Deviation of the Metrics
 Test Metric 1 is the metric for phase 1
 Test Metric 2 is the metric for phase 2
 Test Metric 3 is the metric for phase 3

The Average and Standard Deviation values are only populated when the test has
multiple runs. When multiple runs are defined, the test results will automatically
save. If multiple runs are not defined, the test results must be manually saved.

To view standard test results, select the ‘View Results’ tab and select the ‘View
Results’ button. Enter the serial number range of the standards of interest and select
the ‘View’ button, see figure 6.11.3. If no serial number or date range is entered,
then all the results will be displayed.

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 Figure 6.11.3

To change how the results are displayed, select a new option from the drop-down
menu. The menu includes the following options: _Default.mfm,
CSV_No_Quotes.mfm, and CSV_Quotes.mfm. The two CSV formats are
commonly used when exporting information to a third party software.
To create a new file format. enter the new file name in the file name box and select
the ‘Save’ button. The file name must have a *.mfm file extension. The following is a
list of variables available:

Year $(YYYY)
Month $(MM)
Day $(DD)
Hour $(HOUR)
Minute $(MIN)
Second $(SEC)
Run Number $(RUN_NUMBER)
Serial Number $(SERIAL_NUMBER)
DUT Kh $(DUT_KH)
DUT Device Type $(DUT_DEVICE_TYPE)
Standard phase Input $(STD_PHASE)
Test Function $(TEST_FUNCTION)
Test By $(TEST_BY)
Test Duration $(TEST_DURATION)
Test Volts $(TEST_VOLTS)
Test Amps $(TEST_AMPS)

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 Total Accumulated Metric $(STANDARD_METRIC)
Standard Pulses $(STANDARD_PULSES)
Percent Registration $(PERCENT_REG)
Percent Error $(PERCENT_ERROR)
AVG Standard Metric $(MN_STANDARD_METRIC)
AVG Standard Pulses $(MN_STANDARD_PULSES)
AVG Percent Registration $(MN_PERCENT_REG)
AVG Percent Error $(MN_PERCENT_ERROR)
Standard Deviation Standard Metric $(SD_STANDARD_METRIC)
Standard Deviation Standard Pulses $(SD_STANDARD_PULSES)
Standard Deviation %Reg $(SD_PERCENT_REG)
Standard Deviation %Error $(SD_PERCENT_ERROR)
Phase1 Metric $(TEST_METRIC1)
Phase2 Metric $(TEST_METRIC2)
Phase3 Metric $(TEST_METRIC3)

The results viewer has common characters for indicating a header. The header text
must be inside brackets (“[” and “]”). Below is a sample header:

[Standard Testing Results]

[]
[]
[Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, # Runs, S/N, DUT kh]

To export the results to a flat file, select the format and select the ‘Export’ button.
The saved data can be limited by using the search conditions. Once this button is
selected, the standard will automatically open a ‘Save As’ pop-up screen. From this
screen, select an appropriate location and file name to save the test. It is
recommended that the data is saved as a *.txt file. If the file is saved as a *.txt file,
the data can be viewed in a text editor.

6.12 CT Burden and Ratio Testing

With the use of clamp on Current Transformers, BR1 Burden Analyzer Module and
the internal measurement capability of the Xytronic Standard PCSuite 5 allows a CT
Burden and Ratio Test, see figure 6.12.1.

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 Figure 6.12.1

The CT Burden and Ratio Test will allow the Xytronic Standard to fully test the
Current Transformer for VA output capabilities along with the primary to secondary
ratio. For the burden test it will synchronize the zero crossings of the current signal
with the insertion of the selected burden resistor(s) and compares the measurements.
For the ratio test it compares the current sensed on a selected primary input verse
the current sensed on the selected secondary input for the test time duration. For
the CT Setup enter the following information.

Manufacture The manufactures name of the CT under test.

Accuracy Class The accuracy of the CT.

S/N The Serial number of the CT under test.

Ratio This defines the Ratio of the CT under test.

Frequency (Hz) This defines the Frequency in which the test is

performed.

Test Time (Sec) This defines how long to test the CT. The Xytronic
will average the measurements over this period.

# of Runs This defines how many times to repeat the test.

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 Rating Factor This defines the current rating factor of the CT under
test

Rated Burden This defines the amount of burden that the CT

should accurately drive and still meet the accuracy
specification.

Tolerance (%) This defines the error allowed for the test. If the
tolerance is exceeded, then the test will indicate failed.

Primary Current This defines the input to use as a primary Phase

current measurement

Secondary Current This defines the input to use as a secondary Phase

current measurement

The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the Save button. After the
button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test. If
a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting
the Load button and choosing the setup file.

After the information has been entered select the user has multiple Run options. To
only run a ratio test select Run Ratio Test or to run a Burden test select the Run
Burden Test and as a final option to run a Ration with Burden Check the With
Burden box and select Run Ratio Test. When the Test proceeds the screen will
automatically change to the CT Ratio/Burden Tab, see figure 6.12.2

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 Figure 6.12.2

When the test is complete the screen will show the measured primary current,
measured secondary current, error sensed for phase, Ratio error and CT Ratio. The
mean average along with the standard deviation is given for each measurement. If a
burden and ratio test was performed select the tab above the CT Ratio Test box to
select the appropriate burden result to view.

If a burden test was selected, then the screen will show the current reading with and
without the burden inserted and then provide a percent change comparing the two
measurements.

To save any of the results, select the Save Report. After the button is selected it will
prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test.

A graphic representation of the data is available in the Analysis tab. An Accuracy

parallelogram, figure 6.12.3, Amplitude accuracy graph, figure 6.12.4, Phase accuracy
graph, figure 6.12.5, Burden Accuracy, figure 6.12.6, and Burden Amplitude graph,
figure 6.12.7 are available. The Graphs can be saved by selecting the Save button.
After the button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save
the test. The data along with a screen capture will be saved.

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Figure 6.12.3

Figure 6.12.4

Figure 6.12.5

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 Figure 6.12.6

Figure 6.12.7

To view Test results, select the View Results tab and select the View Results
button. Enter the serial number range of interest and select View, see figure 6.12.8.
If no serial number or Date range is entered, then all the results will be displayed.

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 Figure 6.12.8

To change how the results are displayed use the dropdown menu. The options of
_Default, CSV_No_Quotes or CSV_Quotes are available. CSV is defined as Comma
Separated Variable. These two formats are commonly used when information is
exported to third party software. To create of save a new file format enter the new
file name in the file name box and select the save button. The file name must have
.cfm as the file extension or PCSuite 5 will not recognize the new file. The following
is a list of variable available if you wish to create a custom file.

Year $(YYYY)
Month $(MM)
Day $(DD)
Hour $(HOUR)
Minute $(MIN)
Second $(SEC)
Run # $(RUN_NUMBER)
Manufacturer $(MANUFACTURER)
Accuracy Class $(ACCURACY_CLASS)
Serial Number $(SERIAL_NUMBER)
Ratio $(RATIO)
Test Frequency $(FREQUENCY)
Error Tolerance $(TOLERANCE)
Test Duration $(TEST_TIME)

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 Primary Current $(PRI_CURRENT)
Mean Primary Current $(MEAN_PRI_CURRENT)
Standard Dev Primary Current $(STD_PRI_CURRENT)
Secondary Current $(SEC_CURRENT)
Mean Secondary Current $(MEAN_SEC_CURRENT)
Standard Dev Secondary Current $(STD_SEC_CURRENT)
Phase Error $(PHASE_ERROR)
Mean Phase Error $(MEAN_PHASE_ERROR)
Standard Deviation Phase Error $(STD_PHASE_ERROR)
Ratio Error $(RATIO_ERROR)
Mean Ratio Error $(MEAN_RATIO_ERROR)
STD Ratio Error $(STD_RATIO_ERROR)
Measured Ratio $(MEAS_RATIO)
Measured Ratio Mean $(MEAS_RATIO_MEAN)
Burden Value (0-9) $(BURDEN_VALUE0)
I_None (0-9) $(I_NO_BURDEN0)
I_With Burden (0-9) $(I_WITH_BURDEN0)
Percent Change (0-9) $(PERCENT_CHANGE0)

To enter a header the Results Viewer has common characters for indicating a header.
The header text must be inside brackets “[” and “]”. Below is a sample header.

[CT Testing Results]

[]
[]
[Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, # Runs, S/N]

To export the results to a flat file, select the format and then select the Export
button. The user can limit the saved data by using the search conditions. When
selecting the Export button PCSuite 5 prompts the user to provide a name to save
the data. It is recommended to save the data as a .txt file. If the file is saved as a .txt
file then the Windows system can view it using a text editor.

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6.13 Analog Sense Test
Xytronic Models that support Analog Sense Test can utilize the PCSuite 5 Analog
Sense Test feature, see figure 6.13.1. The Analog Sense Test allows Xytronic
Standard to test Transducer and Analog sense enabled meters. It does this by
comparing the current sensed on the analog sense input to the metric on L3 over a
period of time.

Figure 6.13.1

For the AS Setup enter the following information.

Manufacture The manufacture’s name of the Meter/Transducer

under test.
S/N The serial number of the Meter/Transducer under
test.
Function This defines which metric the Analog Sense is tested
against.
AS Factor This defines the Ratio of the Metric to Analog Sense
Current.
Test Time (Sec) This defines how long to test the Meter/Transducer.
The Xytronic will average the measurements over this
period.
# of Runs This defines how many times to repeat the test.
Tolerance (%) This defines the error allowed for the test. If the
tolerance is exceeded, then the test will indicate failed.

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 The test setup can be saved for future use by selecting the Save button. After the
button is selected it will prompt to enter in the name and location to save the test. If
a test setup has already been completed it can be loaded prior to the test by selecting
the Load button and choosing the setup file.

After the information has been entered select the AS Run tab and select Run Test to
perform the test, see figure 6.13.2.

Figure 6.13.2

When the test is complete the test will show the measured Reference, measured
Analog sense Current, Deference and the error. The mean average along with the
standard deviation is given for each measurement. Select the save button to save the
test results.

To view the Analog Sense Test results, select the AS View Results tab and select the
View Results button. Enter the serial number range of interest and select View, see
figure 6.13.3. If no serial number or Date range is entered, then all the results will be
displayed.

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 Figure 6.13.3

To change how the results are displayed use the dropdown menu. The options of
_Default, CSV_No_Quotes or CSV_Quotes are available. CSV is defined as Comma
Separated Variable. These two formats are commonly used when information is
exported to third party software. To create of save a new file format enter the new
file name in the file name box and select the save button. The file name must have
.afm as the file extension or PCSuite 5 will not recognize the new file. The following
is a list of variables available if you wish to create a custom file.

Year $(YYYY)
Month $(MM)
Day $(DD)
Hour $(HOUR)
Minute $(MIN)
Second $(SEC)
Run # $(RUN_NUMBER)
Pass/Fail Status $(PASS_FAIL)
Manufacturer $(MANUFACTURER)
Serial Number $(SERIAL_NUMBER)
Function $(FUNCTION)
Factor $(FACTOR)
Error Tolerance $(TOLERANCE)
Test Duration $(TEST_TIME)

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 Reference $(REFERENCE)
Mean Reference $(MEAN_REFERENCE)
STD Reference $(STD_REFERENCE)
DUT $(DUT)
Mean DUT $(MEAN_DUT)
Standard Deviation DUT $(STD_DUT)
Difference $(DIFF)
Mean Difference $(MEAN_DIFF)
Standard Deviation Difference $(STD_DIFF)
Error $(ERROR)
Mean Error $(MEAN_ERROR)
Standard Deviation Error $(STD_ERROR)

To enter a header the Results Viewer has common characters for indicating a header.
The header text must be inside brackets “[” and “]”. Below is a sample header.

[Analog Sense Testing Results]

[]
[]
[Year, Month, Day, Hour, Min, Sec, # Runs, S/N]

To export the results to a flat file, select the format for the export data and then
select the Export button the user can save the data, using the search conditions.
When selecting the Export button PCSuite 5 prompts the user to provide a name to
save the data. It is recommended to save the data as a .txt file. If the file is saved as a
.txt file then the Windows system can view it using a text editor.

6.16 Site Automation

6.16.1 Automation Setup

The Site Automation, figure 6.16.1.1, is an advanced feature that provides the
ability to automate all the testing functions available in the PCSuite 5
Software.

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 Figure 6.16.1.1

At the end of the automation sequence a report will be generated and saved.
In addition to the automated test data, the report also has detailed site
information including the Site ID, Verifier Name and Serial Number. The
report name is defined by the serial number entered. The report location can
be selected using the Path button. To load a saved Automation Diagram
select the Load button and select the diagram file.

3.16.2 Automation Flow Diagram

The Flow Diagram defines the automation sequence. To create a new flow
diagram select the Flow Diagram tab, figure 6.16.2.1.

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 Figure 6.16.2.1

Each Automation Sequence must be saved before you can run the
automation. To save the sequence select the Save button and select a file
name and location.

There are 15 different functions that you can choose to add onto the flow
diagram. To add a function, select the function from the list and select the
Add button.

To edit the function setups, use the Select button to toggle to the function
you wish to edit and select the Setup button.

To insert a function in-between two functions, use the Select button to

choose the function, click Add and the added function will go above your
selected function.

To delete a function from the automation sequence, use the Select button to
toggle to the correct function and select the Delete button.

Several functions require setup:

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1. Service Selection Setup, figure 6.16.2.2

Figure 6.16.2.2

For three (3) phase Xytronic Standards, PCSuite 5 allows the unit to
be configured similar to how a meter would perform the voltage and
current calculation see section 6.5.7 Service Selection Configuration.
When the Automation is started the service selection will
automatically be configured and started based on the Automation
Service Selection Setup.

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 2. Metrics Setup, figure 6.16.2.3.

Figure 6.16.2.3 – Metrics Setup

In the Automation Metrics Setup, the user can select a Metrics

Group (Instantaneous, Min, Max, Accumulators) see section 6.6
Metrics, a Dwell time length to keep the metrics data open and a
Save File name and location for the data. To save the data multiple
times, increase the Repeats number.

3. Harmonic Setup, figure 6.16.2.4

Figure 6.16.2.4

In the Automation Harmonics Setup, the user can select the Type of
data to be captured. (Data, Waveform, Bar Chart) see section 6.7
Harmonic Analysis, a Dwell time length to keep the harmonic data

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open and a Save File name and location for the data. To save the
data multiple times, increase the Repeats number. The Max Harm
#, the phase check boxes and the Mode allow the automation to
capture the harmonic data according to the setup.

4. Trend Setup, figure 6.16.2.5

Figure 6.16.2.5

The Trend Chart takes recordings of measurements using the

Xytronic Standard, see section 6.8 Trend Chart. The Automation
Trend Setup defines the Log File name, which metrics are shown
on each phase as the trend is started and the time Duration for the
automated trend sequence.

5. Vector Setup, figure 6.16.2.6

Figure 6.16.2.6

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 A vector representation of the voltage phase relationships and power
factors are readily available in the Vectors screen, see section 6.9
Vectors. The Automation Vectors Setup allows the user to setup a
Dwell time length to keep the Vectors data open and a Save File
name and location for the data. To save the data multiple times,
increase the Repeats number.

6. Meter Test Setup, figure 6.16.2.7

Figure 6.16.2.7

The Automation Meter Test Setup allows the user to preload a Meter
Test Setup file for any DUT, see section 6.10 Run Meter Test. The
Import Serial No. check box allows the Serial number from the
Automation Information to be set as the meter serial number for the
test.

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7. Standard Test Setup, figure 6.16.2.8

Figure 6.16.2.8

The Automation Standard Test Setup allows the user to preload a

Standard Test Setup file for any DUT, see section 6.11 Standards
Test. The Import Serial No. check box allows the Serial number
from the Automation Information to be set as the Standard serial
number for the test.

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 8. CT Ratio Test Setup, figure 6.16.2.9

Figure 6.16.2.9

The Automation CT Ratio Test Setup allows the user to preload a

CT Ratio Test Setup file, see section 6.12 CT Ratio Testing. The CT
Ratio Testing Data can also be stored to another file by selecting the
Save File button, selection a name and location for the data. The
Import Serial No. check box allows the Serial number from the
Automation Information to be set as the CT serial number for the
test.

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9. Analog Sense Setup, figure 6.16.2.10

Figure 6.16.2.10

The Automation Analog Sense Test Setup allows the user to preload
an Analog Sense Test Setup file, see section 6.13 Analog Sense Test.
The Import Serial No. check box allows the Serial number from the
Automation Information to be set as the device serial number for the
test.

10. Power Quality Setup, figure 6.16.2.11

Figure 6.16.2.11

The Automation Power Quality Setup allows the user to preload a

Power Quality Setup file, see section 6.14 Power Quality. The
Duration defines the length in which the data is shown. The test will

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 continue until the flow diagram comes to an end. To save the data
use the Archive period located in the Power Quality Setup file.

11. Flicker Meter Setup, figure 6.16.2.12

Figure 6.16.2.12

The Automation Flicker Setup allows the user to preload a Flicker

Setup file, see section 6.15 Flicker-Meter. The Duration defines the
length, in second, in which the data is shown. The Flicker Meter will
continue to run until the flow diagram comes to an end. To save the
data use the Archive period located in the Flicker Meter Setup file.

12. Delay Setup, figure 6.16.2.13

Figure 6.16.2.13

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The Automation Delay allows the user to add a delay to the
automation sequence. The Duration defines how long the delay
should run. The Delay function does not capture any data. Once the
delay is complete it will continue to the next automated function.
When the delay is running a screen will appear, figure 6.16.2.14, to
indicate that the delay is running.

Figure 6.16.2.14

13. Pause Setup, figure 6.16.2.15

Figure 6.16.2.15

The Automated Pause setup provides a pause, which can show a

custom Message. The Pause feature is crucial for testing of different
Meter Elements, multiple CT’s or if any hardware configuration
needs to change before the automation continues. When the Pause is

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 ran a prompt will open, figure 6.16.2.16, displaying your custom
message. To continue the OK must be selected.

Figure 6.16.2.16

14. End Block

Every Automation Sequence requires an End Block to complete the

sequence. The End Block will terminate the automation process, in
addition, if opened it will stop the power quality function and the
flicker function.
15. Clamp On

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 16. Clamp Off

17. End Function

Terminates a Test Sequence

7.0 Maintaining your RX Reference Standard

Your product is virtually maintenance free, other than cleaning the outside surface and yearly
calibration. No routine maintenance is required. You will find information on the following topics in
this section.
7.1 Cleaning your unit ..................................................................................................................... 125
7.2 Repairing your RX-30, RX-31, RX-33 ................................................................................... 126
7.3 Recalibrating your product ...................................................................................................... 126
7.4 Replacing the fuses ................................................................................................................... 127

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7.1 Cleaning your unit

1. Use a clean, lint-free, slightly dampened

Figure 7.1 Cleaning essentials
cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
2. Wipe down the outside case of the unit.
3. Buff dry around the tops of the terminals
with a different clean, dry cloth.

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7.2 Repairing your RX-30, RX-31 or RX-33

To process warranty service:

1. Contact Radian (765-449-5500) or
your Radian representative.
2. Provide the model number and serial
number to the representative
3. Give them a complete detailed
description of the problem. Ex.:
4. Request a Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number. Ex.:
Figure 7.2 Model and serial number locations

7.3 Recalibrating your product

Anyone who owns a car knows the importance of getting oil changes done on the recommended
manufacturer’s schedule to keep your car running at optimal performance, and your Radian
products are no different.
There are two qualities that recalibration aids in maintaining your product. First, accuracy, the
extent to which a given measurement agrees with the defined value, is achieved through rigorous
research, and development into the best and most efficient methods for reaching a high degree of
accuracy. These high levels are maintained through routine calibrations and testing to ensure your
product remains at its manufacturing level of accuracy throughout its lifespan.
The second quality is stability, the ability of a device to maintain its performance characteristics.
The device’s stability is more easily seen in repeatability, the accuracy of a measurement given the
exact same value multiple times in a row and how well they [the measurement] agrees, combined
with reproducibility, how well a measurement agrees from day-to-day, or week-to-week. The final
contributor to stability is minimizing possible drift, the long term trend of a device measurement
to move up or down. It is therefore the recommendation of Radian that you schedule
recalibrations for your units on a yearly basis.

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7.4 Replacing the fuses

1. Turn off unit and remove the input cables.

2. Determine which of the sets of fuses need
replacing.
3. Loosen and remove the 2.5mm hex head
screw at the bottom of fuse unit.
4. Open the door of fuse unit.

Figure 7.3 Fuse units

1. Remove and replace the two fuses with

Radian part number: 3001016 (500 mA,
1000 VAC/VDC 3AB, 10kA breaking
capacity).
2. Close the door, replace and tighten the
screw.
3. Insert input cables, and turn unit back on.
Note: There are a total of six fuses in your unit,
arranged in sets of two per Potential phase.

Figure 7.4 Fuse placement

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8.0 Accessorizing your unit
This section covers all accessories available for your product that will aid you in accomplishing the
tasks necessary for your job.
8.1 Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 128
8.1.1 RX current connecting locking mechanism ........................................................................ 128
8.2 Test accessories ......................................................................................................................... 129
8.2.1 RR-DS-meter disk sensor ...................................................................................................... 129
8.2.2 RR-1H optical pickup for infrared LED sensor ................................................................ 129
8.2.3 RM-OA optical adapter .......................................................................................................... 130
8.2.4 RR-KYZ pulse input adapter ................................................................................................ 130
8.2.5 RM-1S remote reset switch .................................................................................................... 130
8.2.6 RM-Metronic sensors ............................................................................................................. 131
8.27 RX-RMK (Black), (Grey) Rack Mount Kit………………………………………….131
8.2.8 RX-120CK3, RX-200CK3………………………………………………………….131

8.1 Accessories

8.1.1 RX current connecting locking cables  Use for current inputs

 5.1.1, describes using Radian RX 6mm
locking current connectors.

Figure 8.1 RX current connecting locking

cables

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8.2 Test accessories

8.2.1 RR-DS meter disk sensor

 Comes with two different mounting

options.
 RR-DS/f is the field mount options
with a Velcro strap that fits around the
meter cover, allowing the sensor to read
disk rotation from the meter’s side.
 RR-DS/sm is the suction mount option,
featuring an L-bracket with three suction
cups that attach to the front of the meter,
allowing the sensor to read disk rotation
from the front rather than the side.

Figure 8.2 RR-DS meter disk sensors

8.2.2 RR-1H optical pickup for infrared

LED sensor

 Uses calibration LED to pick up disk

rotation on solid-state meters. Like the RR-
DS sensor, the pulses are fed into the
pickup port of unit, too.
 Allows for fast, easy alignment with its
wide, angular displacement of the sensor.
 Works in all ambient sunlight conditions
due to automatic gain control circuitry.
 Besides the regular RR-1H, there is an
option RR-1H/v that works with a visible
calibration LED, terminating at one of the
BNC ports rather than the pickup port. Figure 8.3 RR-1H optical pickup

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8.2.3 RM-OA optical adapter  Operates with solid-state meters whose
infrared calibration pulses are emitted from
the optical communications port (RJ-45),
by magnetically coupling to the
communication port of the meter.
 Attaches to the clear cover of the RM-OA
by the suction cover of the RD-1H.
 Incorporates a rare earth permanent
magnet for exceptional holding power over
the product’s lifespan.
Figure 8.4 RM-OA optical adapter

8.2.4 RR-KYZ pulse input adapter

 Senses the KYZ output pulses of induction

or solid-state meters.
 Receives pulse data, and conditions and
feeds data into the pickup port of product.
 Tests KYZ equipped meters automatically
with built-in computer.

Figure 8.5 RR-KYZ pulse input adapter

8.2.5 RM-1S remote reset switch

 Connects to BNC port, and has a

hermetically sealed snap switch.
 Feels positively tactile to provide
instantaneous feedback of the switch
action.

Figure 8.6 RM-1S remote reset switch

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 8.2.6 RM-Metronic sensors

 Use your product with older RM-sensors,

by connecting to BNC port. This includes
 RM-DS Disk Sensor
 RM-1H Infrared Optical Pickup
 RM-1H/v Visible Optical Pickup
 RM-KYZ Pulse Input Adapter

Figure 8.7 RM-Metronic sensors

8.2.7 RX-RMK (Black), RX-RMK (Light Grey) Rack Mount Kit

 RX-RMK (Black) part number 100360 and

RX-RMK (Light Grey) part number 100359
are available for rack mounting the RX
Standard.

Figure 8.8 RX-RMK Rack Mount Kit

8.2.8 RX-120CK3 (120 Amp Current Cable

Kit) and RX-200CK3 (200 Amp Current
Cable Kit)

 Current cable kits are available for both 120

and 200 amp. Both cables come in three
sets of two. RX-120CK3 (120 Amp Current
Cable Kit) and RX-200CK3 (200 Amp
Current Cable Kit).

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9.0 Meeting compliances
This section lists specific compliances held by RX-30, RX-31.
9.1 EMC compliance ...................................................................................................................... 133
9.1.1 EC USA: FCC .......................................................................................................................... 133
9.1.2 International: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU ....................................................................... 133
9.1.3 European contact .................................................................................................................... 133
9.2 Safety compliance ..................................................................................................................... 135
9.2.1 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Listing ............................................ 135
9.2.2 U.S. Nationally-Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Listing ................................... 135
9.2.3 Canadian Certification ............................................................................................................ 134
9.2.5 Pollution degree ....................................................................................................................... 134
9.2.5 Installation (Overvoltage Category) ..................................................................................... 134
9.3 Environmental Consideration ................................................................................................. 135
9.3.1 Product end-of-life handling ................................................................................................. 135
9.3.2 Energy recycling ...................................................................................................................... 135

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9.1 EMC compliance

47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per

9.1.1 USA: FCC
clause 15.103.

IEC 61326-1:2012 and IEC 61326-2-1:2012. Class A Emissions/Basic

Electromagnetic Environment.
 CISPR 11:2003. Radiated and conducted emissions.
 IEC 61000-4-2:2001. Electrostatic discharge immunity.
 IEC 61000-4-3:2002. RF (radio frequency) electromagnetic field
immunity.
 IEC 61000-4-4:2004. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity.
 IEC 61000-4-5:2001. Power line surge immunity.
 IEC 61000-4-6:2003. Conducted RF immunity.
 IEC 61000-4-11:2004. Voltage dips and interruptions immunity.
Group 1, Class A: Class A instrument is intended for use in an
industrial environment. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring
9.1.2 International: electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted
EMC Directive and radiated disturbances. Emissions that exceed the levels required by
2014/30/EU CISPR 11 can occur when the instrument is connected to a test object.
Only use accessories that show the CE mark.
Industrial Electromagnetic Environment: Environment existing at
locations characterized by a separate power network, in most cases
supplied from a high- or medium-voltage transformer, dedicated for
the supply of installations feeding manufacturing or similar plants with
one or more of the following conditions:
– frequent switching of heavy inductive or capacitive loads;
– high currents and associated magnetic fields;
– presence of Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) instrument
(for example, welding machines)
 Compliance ensured only when accessory cables <3m are used.
 System compliance when used with non-Radian products is the
responsibility of the end user.

9.1.3 European
<TBD>
contact

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9.2 Safety compliance

 UL 61010-1:2012, 3rd Edition. Safety Requirements for Electrical

9.2.1 U.S.
Instrument for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1:
Nationally
General Requirements
Recognized
 UL 61010-2-030:2012, 1st Edition. Safety requirements for electrical
Testing
instrument for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-030:
Laboratory
Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits
(NRTL) Listing


 IEC 61010-1: 2010 (Safety requirements for electrical instrument

for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General
9.2.2 International:
requirements)
Low Voltage
 IEC 61010-2-030: 2010 (Safety requirements for electrical
Directive
instrument for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-
2014/35/EU
030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits)


 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 Safety requirements for electrical

instrument for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1.
9.2.3 Canadian
 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030-12 Safety requirements for
Certification
electrical instrument for measurement, control, and laboratory use -
Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits

Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1): Normally only dry,

nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity
9.2.4 Pollution
that is caused by condensation must be expected. This location is a typical
degree
office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the
product is out of service.
Rated for indoor use only.

Terminals on this product may be different installation (overvoltage)

category designations. Only use cables and accessories with appropriate
ratings.
9.2.5 Installation
 Current Inputs (non-clamp) 600V/CAT IV
(Overvoltage)
Category  Voltage Inputs 600V/CAT IV with PE Ground Attached
 Voltage Inputs 600V/CAT II without PE Ground Attached
 All other ports have no category rating

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9.3 Environmental Consideration

9.3.1 Product end- Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or
of-life handling component:

Production of this instrument required the extraction and use of natural

resources. The instrument many contain substances that could be harmful
to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
9.3.2 Energy
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Appendix A SCPI Commands
A.1 Common Commands............................................................................................................... 136
A.2 ABORt Subsystem.................................................................................................................... 137
A.3 CONFigure Subsystem ............................................................................................................ 138
A.4 FETCh Subsystem.................................................................................................................... 147
A.5 INITiate Subsystem ................................................................................................................. 151
A.6 INTernal Subsystem................................................................................................................. 153
A.7 IRESult Subsystem ................................................................................................................... 153
A.8 READ Subsystem ..................................................................................................................... 156
A.9 STATus Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 157
A.10 SYSTem Subsystem ............................................................................................................... 158

A.1 Command Commands

Standard Reference
Command Description and Response
and Command Name
*CLR 488.2 10.3, SCPI – 99 4.1.3.2. Clears Status  Clears all status data structures in a device.
Command.

*ESE <value> 488.2 10.10. Standard Event Status Enable  Clears the Standard Event Status Register as
Command. a side-effect.

*ESE? 488.2 10.11. Standard Event Status Enable  Queries the Standard Event Status Register.
Query.

*ESR? 488.2 10.12. Standard Event Status Register  Reads the Standard Event Status Register
Query. clears its data.
 Responds with NR1.
*IDN? 488.2 10.14. Identification Query.  Responds with Arbitrary ASCII Response
Data.
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 *OPC 488.2 10.18. Operation Complete Command.  Causes the device to generate the operation
complete message in the Standard Event
Status Register when all pending selected
device operations have been finished.
*OPC? 488.2 10.19. Operation Complete Query.  Places an ASCII character ‘1’ into the
device’s Output Query when all pending
selected device operations have been
finished.
*RST 488.2 10.32. Reset Command.

*SRE <value> 488.2 10.32. Service Request Enable Command.  Sets the Service Request Enable Register
bits.
*SRE? 488.2 10.35. Service Request Enable Query.  Responds with NR1.

*STB? 488.2 10.36. Read Status Byte Query.  Reads the Status Byte Register and Master
Summary Status bits.
 Responds with NR1.
*TRG 488.2 10.37. Device-specific analog of the IEEE  Defines Group Execute Trigger (GET)
488.1. interface message, and has exactly the same
effect as a GET when received, parsed, and
executed by the device.
*TST? 488.2 10.38. Self-test Query.  Causes an internal self-test and places a
response into the Output Queue indicating
whether or not eth device completed the
self-test without any detected errors.
 Responds with NR1.
*WAI 488.2 10.39. Wait-to-Continue Command.  Prevents the device from executing any
further commands or queries until the no-
operation-pending flag is TRUE.

A.2 ABORt Subsystem

Command Description and Response

ABORt:AMETrics  Stops the current accumulative metric test.

ABORt:ASENse  Stops the current analog sense test.

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 ABORt:BTESt  Stops the current burden test.

ABORt:CTRTest  Stops the current CT Ratio test.

ABORt:IMETrics  Stops the current instantaneous metrics measurement.

ABORt:MTESt{1:5}  Stops the current meter test.

ABORt:SCOMpare{1-4}  Stops the current standard compare test.

A.3 CONFigure Subsystem

Command Description and Response

CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt(m1,m2,…)  Sets the list of accumulative metrics returned by the FETCh? query.

CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt:ALL?  Returns the list of all available accumulative metrics. Responds with
Expression containing a list of Character Data items.
CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt?  Returns the list of accumulative metrics returned by the FETCh?
query.
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the list of all available accumulative metric test modes.
CONFigure:AMETrics:MODe:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the current mode of operation of the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:MODe?
 Responds with Character Data item.
 Sets the pulse port to be used for the accumulative metric test, if
CONFigure:AMETrics:PORT [x|y|...]
relevant for the current test mode.
 Returns the list of all ports that can be used for accumulative metric
tests.
CONFigure:AMETrics:PORT:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the pulse port to be used for the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:PORT?
 Responds with a Character Data item.
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  Sets the duration in pulses of the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:PULSes {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Only used in normal or meter gate accumulative metric tests.
 Queries the duration in pulses of the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:PULSes? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Sets the duration in seconds of the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:TIMe {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Only used in timed accumulative metric tests.
 Queries the duration in seconds of the accumulative metric test.
CONFigure:AMETrics:TIMe? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:AMETrics:TIMeout {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the accumulative metric test.
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:AMETrics:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the accumulative metric test.
 Responds with NR3.
 Queries the offset (in units of the metric in use) to be applied to the
CONFigure:ASENse::OFFSet? {MINimum|MAXimum} measured value when calculating the measured value of the metric.
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the duration in seconds of the test.
CONFigure:ASENse:DURation <numeric|MINimum|MAXimum>  The duration is quantized to the integration period of
instantaneous metrics.
 Queries the duration in seconds of the test.
CONFigure:ASENse:DURation? {MINimum|MAXimum}
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:ASENse:DUTSerial <string>  Configures the DUT serial number for the test.
 Queries the DUT serial number for the test.
CONFigure:ASENse:DUTSerial?
 Responds with string.
 Configures the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:ASENse:METRic [m1|m2|...]  The allowable choices for metric are as returned by the
CONFigure:ASENse:METRic:ALL? query.
 Queries the possible choices of metric to be tested.
CONFigure:ASENse:METRic:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Queries the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:ASENse:METRic?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the offset (in units of the metric in use) to be applied to the
CONFigure:ASENse:OFFSet <numeric|MINimum|MAXimum>
measured value when calculating the measured value of the metric.
CONFigure:ASENse:PHASe [P1|P2|P3|TOTalized]  Configures the source phase of the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:ASENse:PHASe?  Queries the source phase of the metric to be tested.

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  Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the scale factor (metric units / analog sense measurement)
CONFigure:ASENse:SCALe <numeric|MINimum|MAXimum> to be applied to the analog sense measured value when calculating the
measured value of the metric.
 Queries the scale factor (metric units / analog sense measurement) to
be applied to the analog sense measured value when calculating the
CONFigure:ASENse:SCALe? {MINimum|MAXimum}
measured value of the metric.
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:ASENse:TIMeout {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the analog sense test.
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:ASENse:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the analog sense test.
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the type of transducer being used, from the list returned by
CONFigure:ASENse:TRANsducer [t1|t2|...]
the CONFigure:ASENse:TRANsducer:ALL? query.
 Queries the list of valid transducers.
CONFigure:ASENse:TRANsducer:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Queries the type of transducer being used.
CONFigure:ASENse:TRANsducer?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the burdens to be used, in order, for the burden test.
CONFigure:BTESt:BURDens (b1,b2, b3,…)  The allowable choices for each burden are as returned by the
CONFigure:BTESt:BURDens:ALL? query.
 Queries the list of all available burdens.
CONFigure:BTESt:BURDens:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the burdens to be used, in order, for the burden test.
CONFigure:BTESt:BURDens?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
CONFigure:BTESt:DUTSerial <string>  Configures the DUT serial number for the test.
 Queries the DUT serial number for the test.
CONFigure:BTESt:DUTSerial?
 Responds with a string.
CONFigure:BTESt:PHASe [P1|P2|P3|TOTalized]  Configures the source phase of the metric to be tested.
 Queries the source phase of the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:BTESt:PHASe?
 Responds with Character Data.
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 CONFigure:BTESt:TIMeout {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the burden test.
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:BTESt:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the burden test.
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the DUT accuracy class for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:ACCuracy <character data>  The allowable choices for accuracy class are as returned by the
CONFigure:CTRTest:ACCuracy:ALL? query.
 Queries the list of all accuracy classes.
CONFigure:CTRTest:ACCuracy:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the DUT accuracy class for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:ACCuracy?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the burdens to be used, in order, for the CT Ratio test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:BURDens (b1,b2,b3,…)  The allowable choices for each burden are as returned by the
CONFigure:CTRTest:BURDens:ALL? query.
 Queries the list of all available burdens.
CONFigure:CTRTest:BURDens:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the burdens to be used, in order, for the CT Ratio test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:BURDens?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTModel <string>  Configures the DUT model number for the test.
 Queries the DUT model number for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTModel?
 Responds with a string.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTRatio <numeric>  Configures the DUT nameplate ratio for the test.
 Queries the DUT nameplate ratio for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTRatio?
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTSerial <string>  Configures the DUT serial number for the test.
 Queries the DUT serial number for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:DUTSerial?
 Responds with string.
CONFigure:CTRTest:PHASe [P1|P2|P3|TOTalized]  Configures the source phase of the metric to be tested.
 Queries the source phase of the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:CTRTest:PHASe?
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  Configures the DUT rating factor for the test. The allowable choices
CONFigure:CTRTest:RFACtor <character data> for rating factor are as returned by the
CONFigure:CTRTest:RFACtor:ALL? query.
 Queries the list of all rating factors.
CONFigure:CTRTest:RFACtor:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Queries the DUT rating factor for the test.
CONFigure:CTRTest:RFACtor?
 Responds with Character Data.
CONFigure:CTRTest:TIMeout {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the CT Ratio test.
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:CTRTest:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the CT Ratio test.
 Responds with NR3.
 Clears the minimum and maximum value history of all instantaneous
CONFigure:IMETrics:CEXTrema
metrics.
 Configures the instantaneous metrics measurement to run
CONFigure:IMETrics:CONTinuous {OFF|ON}
continuously or in single-shot mode.
CONFigure:IMETrics:CONTinuous?  Queries the continuous state of instantaneous metrics.
CONFigure:IMETrics:ITIMe {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the integration time (seconds) for Instantaneous Metrics.
 Queries the integration time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:IMETrics:ITIMe? [MINimum|MAXimum] integration time (seconds) for Instantaneous Metrics.
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt (m1,m2,...)  Sets the list of instantaneous metrics returned by the FETCh? query.
 Returns the list of all available instantaneous metrics.
CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Returns the list of instantaneous metrics returned by the FETCh?
query.
CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Configures the unit to automatically ENABle a clamp when it is
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:AUTO [_ON_|OFF]
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  If AUTO is OFF, then connecting a clamp does not automatically
make it enabled.
 Queries the AUTO state of the clamp input.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:AUTO?
 Responds with NR1.
 Configures the unit to use the clamp as the current input, rather than
the primary current input.
 ON implies that a clamp is connected and is being used as the
current input.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:ENABle [_ON_|OFF]
 OFF implies that the primary current input is used, regardless of
whether a clamp is connected.
 Disconnecting a clamp has the side effect of setting ENABle to
OFF.
 Queries the enabled state of the clamp input.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:ENABle?
 Responds with NR1.
 Queries the identification information for the clamp.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:IDN?
 Responds with the same format as the *IDN query.
 Queries the status of the clamp.
 Responds with a String.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}:STATus?
 OK indicates the clamp is functional.
 Any other response indicates an error condition.
 Queries the status of the clamp.
CONFigure:MEASurement:CLAMp{1-3}?
 Responds with NR1-‘1’ if there is a clamp attached.
 Configures fundamental frequency expected for all phases. This will
CONFigure:MEASurement:FREQuency
determine the frequency capture range for all measurements.
[<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Note: This is an exact alias for SYSTem:LFRequency.
 Queries fundamental frequency expected for all phases.
CONFigure:MEASurement:FREQuency? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the measurement mode for all applicable metrics to be
CONFigure:MEASurement:MMode [AVERage|RMS]
either AVERage or RMS.
 Queries the measurement mode for all applicable metrics.
CONFigure:MEASurement:MMode?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the method used to measure VA.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod [m1,|m2|…]  The allowable choices for metric are as returned by the
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod:ALL? query.
 Queries the possible choices of methods used to measure VA.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod:ALL?
 Responds with Character Data.
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  Queries the method used to measure VA.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the method used to measure VAR.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod [m1|m2|…]  The allowable choices for metric are as returned by the
CONFigure:MEASurement:VARMethod:ALL? query.
 Queries the possible choices of methods used to measure VAR.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Queries the method used to measure VAR.
CONFigure:MEASurement:VAMethod?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Queries the list of all available meter modes.
CONFigure:MTESt:ELEMents:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data.
 Queries the possible choices of metric to be tested.
CONFigure:MTESt:METRic:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Queries the list of all available meter modes.
CONFigure:MTESt:MODe:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data.
 Queries the list of all available meter modes.
CONFigure:MTESt:TTYPe:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:DUTSerial <string>  Configures the DUT serial number for the test.
 Queries the DUT serial number for the test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:DUTSerial?
 Responds with a string.
 Configures the number of meter elements for the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:ELEMents [e1|e2|...]  The allowable choices are as returned by the
CONFigure:MTESt:ELEMents:ALL? query.
 Queries the number of meter elements for the meter test. Responds
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:ELEMents?
with a Character Data item.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:KH {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the pulse constant of the meter test.
 Queries the pulse constant of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:KH? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:METRic [m1|m2|...]  The allowable choices for metric are as returned by the
CONFigure:MTESt:METRic:ALL? query.
 Queries the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:METRic?
 Responds with Character Data.
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  Sets the current mode of operation of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:MODe [_PUSLe_|TIMe]  The allowable choices are as returned by the
CONFigure:MTESt:MODe:ALL? query.
 Queries the current mode of operation of the meter test. Responds
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:MODe?
with a Character Data item.
 Configures the source phase to be used for the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PHASe [P1|P2|P3|TOTalized]
 The numeric suffix indicates the pulse port used for the meter test.
 Queries the source phase used for the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PHASe?  The numeric suffix indicates the pulse port used for the meter test.
 Responds with Character Data.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PREVolution
 Sets the pulses per revolution of the meter test.
{<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Queries the pulses per revolution of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PREVolution? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Sets the duration in pulses of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PULSes {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Only used in pulse-duration meter tests.
 Queries the duration in pulses of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:PULSes? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the state of the meter when the test was run – either ‘As
Found’ or ‘As Left’.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:STATe [FOUNd|LEFT]
 Note: This is informational only – it does not affect the behavior of
the reference standard.
 Queries the state of the meter when the test was run – either ‘As
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:STATe?
Found’ or ‘As Left’.
 Sets the duration in seconds of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TIMe {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Only used in timed meter tests.
 Queries the duration in seconds of the meter test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TIMe? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TIMeout {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the meter test.
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the meter test.
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the test type of the test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TTYPe [t1|t2|…]  The allowable choices are as returned by the
CONFigure:MTESt:TTYPeALL? query.
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  Note: This is informational only – it does not affect the behavior of
the reference standard.
 Queries the test type of the test.
CONFigure:MTESt{1:5}:TTYPe?
 Responds with a Character Data item.
 Queries the possible choices of metric to be tested.
CONFigure:SCOMpare:METRic:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Queries the list of all available standard compare modes.
CONFigure:SCOMpare:MODe:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of character data items.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:DUTSerial <string>  Configures the DUT serial number for the test.
 Queries the DUT serial number for the test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:DUTSerial?
 Responds with a string.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:KH {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Sets the pulse constant of the standard compare test.
 Queries the pulse constant of the standard compare test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:KH? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:METRic [m1|m2|...]  The allowable choices for metric are as returned by the
CONFigure:SCOMpare:METRic:ALL? query.
 Queries the metric to be tested.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:METRic?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the current mode of operation of the standard compare
test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:MODe [_PUSLe_|TIMe]
 The allowable choices are as returned by the
CONFigure:SCOMpare:MODe:ALL? query.
 Queries the current mode of operation of the standard compare test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:MODe?
 Responds with a Character Data item.
 Configures the power factor of the stimulus used for the test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PFACtor <numeric>  Note: This is informational only – it does not affect the behavior of
the reference standard.
 Queries the power factor of the stimulus used for the test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PFACtor?
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the source phase to be used for the standard compare test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PHASe [P1|P2|P3|TOTalized]  The numeric suffix indicates the pulse port used for the standard
compare test.
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  Queries the source phase used for the standard compare test.
 The numeric suffix indicates the pulse port used for the standard
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PHASe?
compare test.
 Responds with Character Data.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PULSes  Sets the duration in pulses of the standard compare test.
{<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Only used in pulse-duration standard compare tests.
 Queries the duration in pulses of the standard compare test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:PULSes? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:TIMe  Sets the duration in seconds of the standard compare test.
{<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}  Only used in timed standard compare tests.
 Queries the duration in seconds of the standard compare test.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:TIMe? [MINimum|MAXimum]
 Responds with NR3.
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:TIMeout
 Sets the timeout time (seconds) for the standard compare test.
{<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
CONFigure:SCOMpare{1:4}:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for the standard compare test.
 Responds with NR3.

A.4 FETCh Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 Fetches the totalized accumulative metrics integrity value and the
metrics set by the CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:AMETrics:TOTalized:[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the totalized accumulative metric integrity value.
FETCh:AMETrics:TOTalized:INTegrity?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Fetches only the totalized accumulative metrics specified.
FETCh:AMETrics:TOTalized:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the accumulative metrics integrity value.
FETCh:AMETrics{1:3}:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches only the accumulative metrics specified.
FETCh:AMETrics{1:3}:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
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  Fetches the accumulative metrics integrity value and the metrics set by
the CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:AMETrics{1:3}[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the analog sense test integrity value.
FETCh:ASENse:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches the analog sense test integrity value, the measured value of the
analog sense (milliamps), the measured value of the metric (metric
units), the expected value of the metric (metric units) and the ratio
error (unitless).
 The measured value of the metric is computed from the measured
value of the analog sense using the OFFSet and SCALe specified.
FETCh:ASENse[:ALL]?
 The expected value of the metric is calculated by the reference
standard based on the stimulus seen on the specified PHASe.
 The ratio error is the ratio of (measured - expected)/(expected), as
a unitless number.
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the burden test integrity value.
FETCh:BTESt:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches the burden test integrity value; and the measured current,
reference current and change ratio ((measured – reference / reference)
for each burden tested.
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing a list ordered triples, one for each burden
point.
FETCh:BTESt[:ALL]?
 The ordered triples are parenthesis-enclosed, comma-separated
NR3 values indicating the measured current, reference current, and
change ratio.
 For example, if two burden points were tested the response might
appear as OK,((5.02E+0,5.04E+0,1.996E-
3),(5.07E+0,5.01E+0,1.1976E-2)).
 Fetches only the CT Ratio test integrity value. Responds with
FETCh:CTRTest:INTegrity?
Character Data.

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  Fetches the CT Ratio test integrity value; and the primary current
(amps), secondary current (amps), and phase error (degrees) for each
burden tested.
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing a list ordered triples, one for each burden
point.
FETCh:CTRTest:[:ALL]?
 The ordered triples are parenthesis-enclosed, comma-separated
NR3 values indicating the primary current, secondary current, and
phase error.
 For example, if two burden points were tested, the response might
appear as: OK,((1.02E+0,50.04E+0,1.996E-
0),(1.07E+0,50.01E+0,1.1976E-0)).
 Fetches only the integrity value for the totalized instantaneous metrics
FETCh:IMETrics:EXTRema::TOTalized:INTegrity? maximums.
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches only the totalized minimum instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics:MAXimum:TOTalized:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the maximum instantaneous metrics integrity value and the
metrics set by the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics:MAXimum:TOTalized[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the totalized maximum instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics:MINimum:TOTalized:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the totalized minimum instantaneous metrics integrity value
and the metrics set by the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics:MINimum:TOTalized[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the totalized instantaneous metrics integrity value and the
metrics set by the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics:TOTalized:[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the totalized instantaneous metrics integrity value.
FETCh:IMETrics:TOTalized:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches only the totalized instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics:TOTalized:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
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  Fetches only the integrity value for the instantaneous metrics
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:EXTRema:INTegrity? maximums.
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches only the instantaneous metrics integrity value.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:INTegrity?
 Responds with NR3.
 Fetches only the minimum instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:MAXimum:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the maximum instantaneous metrics integrity value and the
metrics set by the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:MAXimum[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the maximum instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:MINimum:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the maximum instantaneous metrics integrity value and the
metrics set by the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:MINimum[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the instantaneous metrics specified.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)
 Responds with an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches the instantaneous metrics integrity value and the metrics set by
the CONFigure:IMETrics:MLISt command.
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}[:ALL]?
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the meter test integrity value.
FETCh:MTESt{1:5}:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Fetches the meter test integrity value, the meter's measured value of
the metric (metric units), the reference standard's measured value of
the metric (metric units), and the ratio error (unitless).
FETCh:MTESt{1:5}[:ALL]?  The ratio error is the ratio of (meter measured - reference
measured)/(reference measured), as a unitless number.
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Fetches only the standard compare test integrity value.
FETCh:SCOMpare{1:4}:INTegrity?
 Responds with Character Data.
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  Fetches the standard compare test integrity value, the DUT's measured
value of the metric (metric units), the reference standard's measured
value of the metric (metric units), and the ratio error (unitless).
FETCh:SCOMpare{1:4}[:ALL]?  The ratio error is the ratio of (DUT measured - reference
measured)/(reference measured), as a unitless number.
 Responds with the integrity represented as Character Data followed by
an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.

A.5 INITiate Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 If 'On': A new measurement cycle is started. If the selected
measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is aborted.
INITiate:AMETrics [OFF|_ON_]  If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If 'Off': Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:AMETrics:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).
 If 'On': A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
aborted.
INITiate:ASENse [OFF|_ON_]
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If 'Off': Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:ASENse:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).
 If ‘On”: A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
aborted.
INITiate:BTESt [OFF|_ON_]
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If ‘Off’: Deactivates the measurement.
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  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring
RAVailable (Result Available).
 If ‘On’: A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
aborted.
INITiate:CTRTest [OFF|_ON_]
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If ‘Off’: Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:CTRTest:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).
 If 'On': A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
aborted.
INITiate:IMETrics [OFF|_ON_]
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If 'Off': Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:IMETrics:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).
 If 'On': A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
aborted.
INITiate:MTESt{1:5} [OFF|_ON_]
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
measurement is initiated.
 If 'Off': Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:MTESt{1:5}:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).
 If 'On': A new measurement cycle is started.
 If the selected measurement is currently in a measurement cycle, it is
INITiate:SCOMpare{1-4} [OFF|_ON_] aborted.
 If a timeout is specified, the timeout period begins when a
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  If 'Off': Deactivates the measurement.
 Queries the state of the measurement.
INITiate:SCOMpare{1-4}:STATe?  Responds with Character Data: one of OFF, ON, MEASuring,
RAVailable (Result AVailable).

A.6 INTernal Subsystem

Command Description and Response

INTernal:CONFigure:IMETrics:TIMeout
 Sets the timeout time (seconds) for Instantaneous Metrics.
{<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
 Queries the timeout time (seconds) or the minimum/maximum
INTernal:CONFigure:IMETrics:TIMeout? [MINimum|MAXimum] timeout time (seconds) for Instantaneous Metrics.
 Responds with NR3.
INTernal:TEMPerature:TIMEstamp?  Fetches the time that the temperatures were last updated.
 Fetches the temperature sensor measurements.
 1 = Channel 1
 2 = Channel 2
INTernal:TEMPerature{1:5}?
 3 = Channel 3
 4 = Analog Reference
 5 = CE Board

A.7 IRESult Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the integrity value and the metrics set by the
CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt command.
IRESult:AMETrics:TOTalized:[:ALL]?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed the integrity represented as Character Data,
followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the totalized accumulative metric integrity value.
IRESult:AMETrics:TOTalized:INTegrity?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
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  Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the totalized accumulative metrics specified.
IRESult:AMETrics:TOTalized:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)  Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed is an Expression containing the NR3 values, in
order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the accumulative metrics integrity value.
IRESult:AMETrics{1:3}:INTegrity?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the accumulative metrics specified.
IRESult:AMETrics{1:3}:MLISt? (m1,m2,...)  Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in
order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the accumulative metric test,
returning the integrity value and the metrics set by the
CONFigure:AMETrics:MLISt command.
IRESult:AMETrics{1:3}[:ALL]?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data,
followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the analog sense test, returning the
integrity value.
IRESult:ASENse:INTegrity?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Queries the intermediate result of the analog sense test, returning the
measured value of the analog sense (milliamps), the measured value of
the metric (metric units), the expected value of the metric (metric
units) and the ratio error (unitless).
 The measured value of the metric is computed from the measured
IRESult:ASENse[:ALL]?
value of the analog sense using the OFFSet and SCALe specified.
 The expected value of the metric is calculated by the reference
standard based on the stimulus seen on the specified PHASe. The
ratio error is the ratio of (measured - expected)/(expected), as a
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  Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data,
followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the burden test, returning the
integrity value.
IRESult:BTESt:INTegrity?  Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the number of burden points completed (NR1),
followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Queries the intermediate result of the burden test, returning the
number of burden points completed and the result data as described
for the FETCh:BTESt:ALL? Command.
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the number of burden points completed (NR1),
IRESult:BTESt:[:ALL]?
followed by the integrity represented as Character Data, followed by an
Expression containing the available test results as described in the
FETCh command.
 If no burden points have been completed, the result Expression
described in the FETCh command will be an empty Expression.
 Queries the intermediate result of the CT Ratio test, returning the
integrity value.
IRESult:CTRTest:INTegrity?  Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the number of burden points completed (NR1),
followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Queries the intermediate result of the CT Ratio test, returning the
number of burden points completed and the result data as described
for FETCh:CTRTest:ALL? Command.
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the number of burden points completed (NR1),
IRESult:CTRTEST[:ALL]?
followed by the integrity represented as Character Data, followed by an
Expression containing the available test results as described in the
FETCh command.
 If no burden points have been completed, the result Expression
described in the FETCh command will be an empty Expression.
 Queries the intermediate result of the meter test, returning the integrity
value.
IRESult:MTESt{1:5}:INTegrity?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
completed, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
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  Queries the intermediate result of the meter test, returning the meter's
measured value of the metric (metric units), the reference standard's
measured value of the metric (metric units), the ratio error (unitless),
the pulses count detected and the elapsed time (seconds).
IRESult:MTESt{1:5}[:ALL]?  The ratio error is the ratio of (meter's measured - reference
measured)/(reference measured), as a unitless number.
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data,
followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.
 Queries the intermediate result of the standard compare test, returning
the integrity value.
IRESult:SCOMpare{1:4}:INTegrity?
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data.
 Queries the intermediate result of the standard compare test, returning
the DUT's measured value of the metric (metric units), the reference
standard's measured value of the metric (metric units), the ratio error
(unitless), the pulses count detected and the elapsed time (seconds).
IRESult:SCOMpare{1:4}[:ALL]?  The ratio error is the ratio of (DUT's measured - reference
measured)/(reference measured), as a unitless number.
 Responds with a Boolean (NR1) indicating whether the test is
complete, followed by the integrity represented as Character Data,
followed by an Expression containing the NR3 values, in order.

A.8 READ Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:AMETrics:TOTalized?
FETCh:AMETrics:TOTalized:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:AMETrics{1:3}?
FETCh:AMETrics{1:3}:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:ASENse?
FETCh:ASENse:ALL?
 Preforms an ‘INITiate’ operation followed by the equivalent of
READ:BTESt?
FETCh:BTESt:ALL?
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  Performs an ‘INITiate’ operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:CTRTest?
FETCh:CTRTest:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:IMETrics:TOTalized?
FETCh:IMETrics:TOTalized:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:IMETrics{1:3}?
FETCh:IMETrics{1:3}:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:MTESt{1:5}?
FETCh:MTESt{1:5}:ALL?
 Performs an 'INITiate' operation, followed by the equivalent of
READ:SCOMpare{1:4}?
FETCh:SCOMpare{1:4}:ALL?

A.9 STATus Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 SCPI-99 20.1.2.
STATus:OPERation:CONDition?  Returns the contents of the Operation status register.
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI-99 20.1.3.
 Sets the enable mask which allows true conditions in the event
STATus:OPERation:ENABle <value>
register to be reported in the summary bit.
 Clears the event register as a side-effect.
 SCPI-99 20.1.3.
STATus:OPERation:ENABle?  Returns the enable mask for the Operation status event register.
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI-99 20.1.4.
STATus:OPERation[:EVENt]?  Returns the contents of the Operation status event register.
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI-99 20.2.
 Sets the SCPI OPERation and QUEStionable enable registers to
STATus:PRESet
zero.
 Sets the PHASe enable registers to all ones.
 SCPI-99 20.3.2.
 Returns the contents of the Questionable status register.
STATus:QUEStionable:CONDition?
 Always zero for this device.
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  SCPI-99 20.3.3.
 Sets the enable mask which allows true conditions in the event
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle <value>
register to be reported in the summary bit.
 Clears the event register as a side-effect.
 SCPI-99 20.3.3.
STATus:QUEStionable:ENABle?  Returns the enable mask for the Questionable status event register.
 Responds with NR1.
 Sets the enable mask which allows true conditions in the event register
STATus:QUEStionable:PHASe{1:3}:ENABle <value> to be reported in the summary bit.
 Clears the event register as a side-effect.
 Returns the enable mask for the Questionable status event register.
STATus:QUEStionable:PHASe{1:3}:ENABle?
 Responds with NR1.
 Returns the contents of the Questionable status event register for the
STATus:QUEStionable:PHASe{1:3}[:EVENt]? specified phase.
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI - 99 20.3.4.
STATus:QUEStionable[:EVENt]?  Returns the contents of the Questionable status event register.
 Responds with NR1.

A.10 SYSTem Subsystem

Command Description and Response

 Sets the adjustment date.
SYSTem:ADJustment:DATE <year>,<month>,<second>
 The year, month (1-12) and the day (1-31) are Numeric parameters.
 Queries the adjustment date.
SYSTem:ADJustment:DATE?
 Responds with year (NR1), month (NR1), and day (NR1).
 Sets the adjustment time (24-hour format). The hour, minute, and
SYSTem:ADJustment:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second>
second are Numeric parameters.
 Queries the adjustment time (24-hour format).
SYSTem:ADJustment:TIME?  The adjustment time reported is adjusted for the current timezone.
 Responds with hour (NR1), minute (NR1), and seconds (NR1).
 Sets the calibration date.
SYSTem:CALibration:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>
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  Queries the calibration date.
SYSTem:CALibration:DATE?
 Responds with year (NR1), month (NR1), and day (NR1).
 Sets the calibration time (24-hour format).
SYSTem:CALibration:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second>
 The hour, minute, and second are Numeric parameters.
 Queries the calibration time (24-hour format).
SYSTem:CALibration:TIME?  The calibration time reported is adjusted for the current timezone.
 Responds with hour (NR1), minute (NR1), and second (NR1).
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP [_ON_|OFF]  Configures the LAN interface to use DHCP.
 Queries the state of the DHCP configuration.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:DHCP?
 Responds with NR1.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname <string>  Configures the hostname for the LAN interface.
 Queries the hostname for the LAN interface.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:HOSTname?
 Responds with a String element.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:DGATeway <string>  Configures the default gateway address for the LAN interface.
 Queries the default getaway address for LAN interface.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:DGATeway?
 Responds with a String element.
SYSTem:COMMuicate:LAN:STATic:DNSServer{1-2} <string>  Configures the DNS server address for the LAN interface.
 Queries the DNS server address for the LAN interface.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:DNSServer{1-2}?
 Responds with a String element.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:IPADdress  Configures the static IPv4 address of the LAN interface.
<numeric>,<numeric>,<numeric>,<numeric>  The four numeric parameters are the four octets of the address.
 Queries the static IPv4 address of the LAN interface.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:IPADdress?
 Responds with a comma-separated list of four numerics (NR1).
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:SUBNet  Configures the IPv4 subnet mask of the LAN interface.
<numeric>,<numeric>,<numeric>,<numeric>  The four numeric parameters are the four octets of the mask.
 Queries the IPv4 subnet mask of the LAN interface.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:STATic:SUBNet?
 Responds with a comma-separated list of four numerics (NR1).
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD <numeric>  Configures the serial port baud rate.
 Queries the serial port baud rate.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BAUD?
 Responds with NR1.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BITS <numeric>  Configures the serial port data bits.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:BITS?  Queries the serial port data bits.
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  Responds with NR1.
 Queries the serial port parity.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:PARity?
 Responds with Character Data.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:PARity[:TYPE]
 Configures the serial port parity.
EVEN|ODD|ZERO|ONE\NONE|IGNore
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:SBITs  Configures the serial port stop bits.
 Queries the serial port stop bits.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:SERial[:RECeive]:SBITs?
 Responds with NR3.
 Queries the raw-mode TCP/IP port used for DCL and SRQ.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:TCPip:CONTrol?
 Responds with NR1.
 For raw-mode TCP/IP responses, configures the unit to send a
SYSTem:COMMunicate:TCPip:CRResponse [OFF|_ON_] carriage return in addition to the normal line feed.
 Note: Useful when using a terminal emulator.
 Queries whether responses append a carriage return.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:TCPip:CRResponse?
 Responds with NR1.
 Configures the unit to listen for and respond to particular UDP
broadcast messages.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:UDPip:LISTen [OFF|_ON_]
 These UDP broadcast messages are designed to allow a client
computer to find reference standards on the network.
 Queries whether the unit listens for UDP broadcast messages.
SYSTem:COMMunicate:UDPip:LISTen?
 Responds with NR1.
 Causes the reference standard to demagnetize the DUT using the
SYSTem:CTDemagnetize
attached BR-1.
 SCPI-99 21.7.
SYSTem:DATE <year>,<month>,<day>  Sets the system date.
 The year, month (1-12), and day (1-31) are Numeric parameters.
 SCPI-99 21.7.
SYSTem:DATE?  Queries the system date.
 Responds with year (NR1), month (NR1), and day (NR1).
SYSTem:ERRor:ALL?  See SCPI-99 21.8.8.4.
SYSTem:ERRor:CODE:ALL?  See SCPI-99 21.8.5.1
SYSTem:ERRor:CODE[:NEXT]?  See SCPI-99 21.8.5.2
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 SYSTem:ERRor:COUNt?  See SCPI-99 21.8.6
SYSTem:ERRor:ENABle:ADD <numeric list>  See SCPI-99 21.8.8.7.1
SYSTem:ERRor:ENABle:DELete <numeric list>  See SCPI-99 21.8.7.2
 See SCPI-99 21.8.7.3.
SYSTem:ERRor:ENABle[:LIST] [<numeric list>]
 Omitting the <numeric list> enables all errors/events.
 See SCPI-99 21.8.7.3.
SYSTem:ERRor:ENABle[:LIST]?  Responds with a numeric list formatted as 488.2 <Expression
Response Data>.
SYSTem:ERRor[:NEXT]?  See SCPI-99 21.8.8.
 Sets the Device Event Enable Register.
SYSTem:EVENt:DESE <value>  Clears the Device Event Enable Register as a side-effect.
 The command is a device-dependent analog to *ESE.
 Queries the Device Event Status Enable Register.
SYSTem:EVENt:DESE?
 The command is a device-dependent analog to *ESE?.
 Queries the Device Event Status Enable Register.
 Reading the Device Event Status Enable Register clears the
SYSTem:EVENt:DESR? register.
 Note: The command is a device-dependent analog to *ESR?.
 Responds with NR1.
 See SCPI-99 21.9.1.
SYSTem:HELP:HEADers?
 Responds with Definite Length Arbitrary Block Response Data.
 Produces a listing of all SCPI mnemonics and associated help text in
SYSTem:HELP:LANGuage? 'CSV'-style format.
 Responds with Definite Length Arbitrary Block Response Data.
 Returns help text for the command.
SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax:HELP? <command_header>
 Responds with String Response Data.
 See SCPI-99 21.9.2.
SYSTem:HELP:SYNTax? <command_header>
 Responds with String Response Data.
 SCPI-99 21.13
 Configures fundamental frequency expected for all phases.
 This will determine the frequency capture range for all
SYSTem:LFRequency {<numeric>|MINimum|MAXimum}
measurments.
 Note: This is an exact alias for
CONFigure:MEASurement:FREQuency.
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  SCPI-99 21.13
SYSTem:LFRequency? [MINimum|MAXimum]  Queries fundamental frequency expected for all phases. Responds with
NR3.
 Configures the unit to be localized for eth specified locale. The
SYSTem:LOCAle [I1|I2|…] possible choices for locale are as returned by the
SYSTem:LOCAle:ALL? query.
 Queries the possible choices of locale.
SYSTem:LOCAle:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data.
 Queries the current locale.
SYSTem:LOCAle?
 Responds with Character Data.
SYSTem:MEMulation {OFF|ON}  Configures the meter emulation state of the unit.
 Configures the meter emulation for the specified current phase to be
determined by the coefficients in the parameter expression.
 The parameter is an Expression containing three ordered pairs of
numeric elements, each of which specifies a complex number in
the form '(real_part,complex_part)'.
SYSTem:MEMulation:CURRent{1:3} ((r1,i1),(r2,i2),(r3,i3))  The order of the pairs is such that the first pair is applied to the
vector current measured on phase 1, the second to phase 2, and
the third to phase 3.
 Thus, assuming 'CURRent1' as an example, the resulting
transformation is AÂ’1 = C1*A1 + C2*A2 + C3*A3, where C1 is
the first ordered pair and so on.
 Queries the meter emulation coefficients for the specified current
phase.
SYSTem:MEMulation:CURRent{1:3}?  Responds with an Expression of ordered pairs of NR3 elements, in a
format corresponding exactly to the SYSTem:MEMulation:CURRent
command.
 Configures the meter emulation coefficients such that meter emulation
SYSTem:MEMulation:RESet is an identity transformation (i.e., effectively the same as meter
emulation being off).
 Configures the meter emulation for the specified voltage phase to be
SYSTem:MEMulation:VOLTage{1:3} ((r1,i1),(r2,i2),(r3,i3))
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  The parameter is an Expression containing three ordered pairs of
numeric elements, each of which specifies a complex number in
the form '(real_part,complex_part)'.
 The order of the pairs is such that the first pair is applied to the
vector voltage measured on phase 1, the second to phase 2, and the
third to phase 3.
 Thus, assuming 'VOLTage1' as an example, the resulting
transformation is VÂ’1 = C1*V1 + C2*V2 + C3*V3, where C1 is
the first ordered pair and so on.
 Queries the meter emulation coefficients for the specified voltage
phase.
SYSTem:MEMulation:VOLTage{1:3}?  Responds with an Expression of ordered pairs of NR3 elements, in a
format corresponding exactly to the SYSTem:MEMulation:VOLTage
command.
 Queries the meter emulation state of the unit.
SYSTem:MEMulation?
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI-99 21.15.1
SYSTem:PASSword:CDISable <password>  Disables protected commands.
 The password is String data.
 SCPI-99 21.15.2.1.
SYSTem:PASSword:NEW <current password>,<new password>  Sets new password.
 Both parameters are String data.
 SCPI-99 21.15.2.1.
SYSTem:PASSword:STATe?  Queries the protected state of enabled commands.
 Responds with NR1.
 SCPI-99 21.15.2.
SYSTem:PASSword[:CENable] <password>  Enables protected commands.
 The password is String data.
 Returns the list of all available accumulative metrics.
SYSTem:PORT:AMETrics:ALL?  Responds with an Expression containing a list of Character Data
items.
 Configures the default pulse constant for the specified accumulative
SYSTem:PORT:KH:DEFault [ALL|m1|m2|...], metric.
<numeric|MINimum|MAXimum>  The possible values for the accumulative metric are available from
the SYSTem:PORT:AMETrics:ALL? query.

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  Specifying 'ALL' for the metric indicates that the default pulse
constant applies to all accumulative metrics.
 Queries the default pulse constant for the specified accumulative
metric.
SYSTem:PORT:KH:DEFault? [m1|m2|...], {MINimum|MAXimum}  The possible values for the accumulative metric are available from
the SYSTem:PORT:AMETrics:ALL? query.
 Responds with NR3.
 Queries the possible choices of pullup resistor.
SYSTem:PORT:PULLup:ALL?
 Responds with an Expression of Character Data.
 Configures the output frequency in Hertz of the specified port, for use
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:FREQuency <numeric|MINimum|MAXimum>
when it is configured to output a particular frequency.
 Queries the output frequency in Hertz of the specified port.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:FREQuency? {MINimum|MAXimum}
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the pulse constant for the specified port and specified
accumulative metric.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:KH [ALL|m1|m2|...],  The possible values for the accumulative metric are available from
<numeric|MINimum|MAXimum|DEFault> the SYSTem:PORT:AMETrics:ALL? query.
 Specifying 'ALL' for the metric indicates that the pulse constant applies
to all accumulative metrics.
 Queries the pulse constant for the specified port and specified
accumulative metric.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:KH? [ALL|m1|m2|...], {MINimum|MAXimum}  The possible values for the accumulative metric are available from
the SYSTem:PORT:AMETrics:ALL? query.
 Responds with NR3.
 Configures the specified port to pulse out the configured accumulated
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:OUTPut {OFF|METRic|FREQuency}
metric.
 Queries the output state of the specified port.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:OUTPut?
 Responds with Character Data.
 Configures the pullup polarity for the specified port, for use whether it
is an input or output.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:POLarity [_LEADing_|FALLing]
 The parameter is a Character Data element: LEADing edge or
FALLing edge.
 Queries the pullup polarity for the specified port.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:POLarity?
 Responds with Character Data.
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  Configures the pullup resistor value for the specified port, for use
when it is an input.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:PULLup [v1|v2|...]
 The parameter is one of the Character Data elements returned by the
SYSTem:PORT:PULLup:ALL? query.
 Queries the pullup resistor value for the specified port.
SYSTem:PORT{1:5}:PULLup?
 Responds with Character Data.
 SCPI-99 21.16.
SYSTem:PRESet
 Sets the device to the same state as the front-panel reset key.
 Queries the current range breakpoints for autoranging.
SYSTem:RANGe:CURRent:RANGes?
 Responds with an Expression of NR3 (amps).
 Configures the current range of the specified phase of the unit so that
it will properly accommodate an input current of up to the specified
SYSTem:RANGe:CURRent{1:3} <numeric|MINimum|MAXimum> value in amps.
 Setting a particular voltage range has the side effect of turning
'AUTO' off.
 Configures the current range of the specified phase of the unit to
autorange.
SYSTem:RANGe:CURRent{1:3}:AUTO {OFF|_ON_|ONCE}
 ONCE instructs the unit to auto-range once to the current stimulus,
then turn auto-ranging OFF.
 Queries the state of the current autoranging of the specified phase of
SYSTem:RANGe:CURRent{1:3}:AUTO? the unit.
 Responds with NR1.
 Queries the current range of the specified phase of the unit.
 Responds with NR3 (amps).
SYSTem:RANGe:CURRent{1:3}? <MINimum|MAXimum>
 Note that if autoranging is on, the value returned is only an
instantaneous sample.
 Queries the voltage range breakpoints for autoranging.
SYSTem:RANGe:VOLTage:RANGes?
 Responds with an Expression of NR3 (volts).
 Configures the voltage range of the specified phase of the unit so that
it will properly accomodate an input voltage of up to the specified
SYSTem:RANGe:VOLTage{1:3}
value in volts.
<numeric|MINimum|MAXimum|ONCE>
 Setting a particular voltage range has the side effect of turning 'AUTO'
off.
 Configures the voltage range of the specified phase of the unit to
SYSTem:RANGe:VOLTage{1:3}:AUTO {OFF|_ON_|ONCE}
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  ONCE instructs the unit to auto-range once to the current stimulus,
then turn auto-ranging OFF.
 Queries the state of the voltage autoranging of the specified phase of
SYSTem:RANGe:VOLTage{1:3}:AUTO? the unit.
 Responds with NR1.
 Queries the voltage range of the specified phase of the unit.
 Responds with NR3 (volts).
SYSTem:RANGe:VOLTage{1:3}? <MINimum|MAXimum>
 Note that if autoranging is on, the value returned is only an
instantaneous sample.
 SCPI-99 21.19.
SYSTem:TIME <hour>,<minute>,<second>  Sets the system clock (24-hour format).
 The hour, minute, and second are Numeric parameters.
 SCPI-99 21.19.
SYSTem:TIME?  Queries the system clock (24-hour format).
 Responds with hour (NR1), minute (NR1), and seconds (NR1).
 SCPI-99 21.20.
 Sets the system time zone.
 Minute defaults to zero.
SYSTem:TZONe <hour>[,<minute>]  The hour and minute are Numeric parameters.
 When each field is subtracted from the value of TIME command,
the result is the correct universal coordinated time (also known as
UCT, Zulu, Greenwich Mean Time).
 SCPI-99 21.20.
SYSTem:TZONe?  Queries the system time zone.
 Responds with hour (NR1), and minute (NR1).
 SCPI-99 21.21.
SYSTem:VERSion?  Returns an <NR2> formatted numeric value corresponding to the
SCPI version number for which the instrument complies.

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