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Static 3-Phase LT Type,

CT Operated (TOD/TOU)
Energy Meter
R421-C4U

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 Table of Contents

• About MicroTech Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. 3

• Product Introduction 3
• Intended Audience of R421-C4U 3
• Meter Name Plate 3
• Features4
• Security Features 4
• Specifications 5
• General Specifications 5
• Electrical Specifications 5
• Instantaneous Quantities Display 6
• Dielectric Strength  6
• Electromagnetic Compatibility 6
• Event Record 6
• Billing Record 7
• Load Profiling 7
• Battery7
• Display7
• LCD Segments Information 7
• Display Modes 8
• Normal Mode 8
• Alternate Mode 8
• Errors and Cautions 9
• Errors9
• Remedy of Errors 10
• Cautions10
• Remedy of Cautions 11
• Tariff & Season Programming 11
• Connection Diagram 11

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 About MicroTech Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
MicroTech Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified, multi-discipline
engineering concern involved in the design, development & manufacturing of
hi-tech products, providing comprehensive Business Solutions to our valued
customers both locally and internationally. Established in 1992, MicroTech has
so far developed several Telecommunication and Power Electronic products with
in-house R&D facility which distinguishes us from others and acts as a catalyst
in converting technical solutions into successful commercial ventures by quickly
assimilating the ever changing needs of the customers, serving them with timely,
cost effective and reliable solutions. The product line of MTI includes Smart &
Static Energy Meters (postpaid and pre-paid), Payphones (landlines and GSM),
Vehicle Tracking Systems, and GSM Call Routers.

Product Introduction
R421 is an advanced LT, CT operated, TOD / TOU type three-phase energy meter
used for large commercial and small/medium industrial connections. It has super
capacitor enabling it to display ON in-case of power outage/failure. To resolve
energy theft prevalent in local market, R421 is carefully designed with stringent
anti-tampering features. To offer highest level of flexibility, it can operate as a
standalone product.

Intended Audience of R421-C4U

Addresses of this installation guide of R421-C4U are installers and utility providers
to avoid any difficulties that can be faced during the installation and operating
phase. The guide is beneficial for the operators to handle the meter correctly
with proper guidance for safe installation and to comprehend the functionality
of the meter in a more expedient way.

Meter Name Plate

LCD Serial Number

Model Number Manufacturing

Year
Symbol for
Bidirectional Press Button
Optical Port for Display ON
(In Case of power outage)
LED for & for Windows
Active Energy Scrolling
Measurement
Press Both
Optical Buttons for
Communication MDI Reset
Port
Three Phase

LED for
Reactive Energy
Measurement

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Features
1. Reading Display in Case of Power Outage/Failure with the help of batteries
and super capacitor.
2. Long Life, Clear, Wide and High Contrast Display with Broad Viewing Angle.
3. Phase Indication (A, B, C) and Indication of Load with Circle around the
Respective Phase on LCD.
4. Power Factor
• Instantaneous (By Phase & Average)
• Monthly Average (By Rate & Total)
5. Active and Reactive Energy Measurement.
6. Active and Reactive Power Measurement.
7. Load profile data recording with programmable time interval.
8. Impulse Output Displayed on LED for kWh and kvarh for field testing.
9. IrDA / Optical Communication Port for Laptop / PC.
10. Programming of Tariff and Seasons through EMS (Energy Management
System)
11. Display Scroll and MDI Reset Button
12. MDI TOD (Time of Day).
13. Frequency Measurement.
14. Meter Data Management with Multi User Capabilities.
15. Low Battery indication on LCD.
16. Display Off in case of Power Outage to Increase Battery Life. Display can be
On by pressing First Push Button.
Security Features
1. The meter is protected against any loss of data and functional performance
due to any external interference such as influence of CD drive, mobile
phones and complies with all relevant IEC/ANSI standards.
2. The meter is protected against the influence of strong magnetic field.
3. Each meter has a unique serial number in its memory which can be displayed
on the LCD.
4. Meter keeps on operating with or without neutral wire.
5. Over and under voltage indication with symbols ( ).
6. Demand over load warning.
7. Meter body opened Indication on LCD ( ) & storage of event with date
and time stamp.
8. Identification (with symbol on LCD) & storage of Reverse Energy Flow
event with date & time stamp.

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Specifications

General Specifications
Reference Standards IEC 62053 -21 & IEC 62053-23
Reference Specifications DDS – 50 : 2007
Model Number R421-C4U
Connection Wiring 3-Phase, 4-Wire
Connection Configuration CT Operated
Metrology Four Quadrants
Display LCD Type
Display Resolution 8 Digits
Storage of Data Non-Volatile Memory (EEPROM)
Temperature Range
Specified Operating Range
-25 Degree C to 60 Degree C
(Extreme Condition)
Limit Range of Operation -25 Degree C to 80 Degree C
Limit Range of Storage
-25 Degree C to 80 Degree C
& Transportation
Relative Humidity Up to 95 %

Electrical Specifications
Operating Voltage 3×230 /400V
Basic/Max Current 5/10 A
Reference frequency 50 Hz
Accuracy Class
For Active Energy Class 1.0
For Reactive Energy Class 2.0
Meter Constant
Active & Reactive 10,000 imps/kWh
Starting Current Less than 10mA
Power Consumption
Voltage Circuit Less than 0.8W, 1VA
Current Circuit Less than 1VA (at Basic Current)

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 Instantaneous Quantities Display
Voltages U 1, U 2, U 3
Current with Indication of Direction I 1, I 2, I 3 ( )
Phase Indication A, B, C
Load Indication (Blinking circle around the present phase)
Active Power (kW) with Indication of Direction kW1, kW2, kW3 ( )
Reactive Power Phase Wise kvar1, kvar2, kvar3
Apparent Power Phase Wise kVA1, kVA2, kVA3
Power Factor by Phase PF1, PF2, PF3
Meter Clock Date & Time
Tariff Indication T1, T2, T3, T4
Frequency Fr - Hz
Battery Voltage btry-V

Dielectric Strength
Power Frequency 4 KV for One Minute
Impulse Voltage 8 KV: 1.2/50 Micro Sec
Short Time over Current 200 Amperes for 10 ms
Insulation Resistance More than 5 Mega Ohms
Creepage Distance 20mm Minimum
DC Magnetic Field 1000 Amp/Turns
AC Magnetic Field 400 Amp/Turns

Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electro Static Discharge IEC 61000 – 4 – 2
Radio Interference IEC 61000 – 4 – 3
Fast Transient Burst IEC 61000 – 4 – 4
Surge Immunity IEC 61000 – 4 – 5
Damp Oscillatory Wave Immunity IEC 61000 – 4 – 12

Event Record
Events logging and storage of the last 32 events with date and time stamp for
each of the following is available:
• Power fail • Reverse Energy
• Phase Fail • Reverse Polarity

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• Over voltage • EMS Login
• Over load • Battery Low
• Under voltage • Time Change
• MDI reset • Register Reset
• CT fail • Parameters Change
• Door Open
Billing Record
Monthly reading for last 24 months of 4 tariffs and totals (TL) of the following:
• kWh • Current Month MDI (kW)
• kvarh • Average Power Factor (PF)
• Cumulative MDI (kW)
Load Profiling
4 channel recording of load profile data with 30 minute interval for 90 days or 60
minute interval for 180 days or 24 hour interval for 12 years. Load profile data is
stored in non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
Battery
• Battery Voltage: 3.65v
• Battery Type: Lithium/ Thionyl Chloride
• Battery Shelf Life: 15 Years
• Low battery symbol ( ) is displayed when 25 % battery life is left.
• Without any power the backup battery is able to maintain time, calendar
and TOD information for a continuous period of more than 24 months.
Display
LCD Segments Information
Sum of all Tariffs or
cumulative Indicator Under Voltage
Indicator
Tariff / Rate Indicator
Display Mode MTI Logo (T1, T2, T3, T4)
Indicator Over Voltage
Indicator
Low Battery
Indicator

Communication
Import/Export Symbol
Energy Indicator

EMS
Quadrant Main Power Fail login
Phase Present
Indicator Indicator (A.B.C)
(i.e. Meter Display is
active on battery)

Display Window Blinking Circle Indicates

Number Load on respective phase
Scroll or MDI reset
Switch Press
Indicator

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Display Modes
Three programmable display modes are available:
1. Normal/Automatic Mode
2. Alternate Mode
3. Test Mode
Normal Mode
First is the normal/automatic display mode. In this mode the windows scroll
automatically. The display scrolling time is programmable (default setting is 15
seconds). List of Normal Mode display windows are as under:

Window # Description
1 All Segment
2 Date
3 Time
4 Total Energy kWh
5 Total Energy kWh T1
6 Total Energy kWh T2
7 Total Energy kvarh
8 Total Energy kvarh T1
9 Total Energy kvarh T2
10 Max MDI(kW)
11 Max MDI T1(kW)
12 Max MDI T2(kW)
13 Cumulative MDI(kW)
14 Cumulative MDI T1(kW)
15 Cumulative MDI T2(kW)
16 MDI Reset Count
17 Instantaneous Active Power (kW)
18 Average power factor (instantaneous)
19 Average power factor (running month)

Alternate Mode
Alternate mode is for security/diagnostic purpose. This mode is activated by
pressing the scroll button for 3 seconds. In this mode the window doesn’t scroll
automatically but it has to be scrolled manually. We can return to normal/
automatic mode by pressing the scroll button for 4 seconds, otherwise the
alternate mode switches to normal mode after 5 minutes. List of Alternate Mode
display windows are as under:

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 Window # Description
1 Meter Serial #
2 Previous Interval MDI (kW)
3 MDI Interval Time
4 Average Running Month Power Factor
5 Average Running Month Power Factor T1
6 Average Running Month Power Factor T2
7 Last Month kWh (Total)
8 Last Month kWh T1
9 Last Month kWh T2
10 Last Month kvarh (Total)
11 Last Month kvarh T1
12 Last Month kvarh T2
13 Last Month kW
14 Last Month kW T1
15 Last Month kW T2
16 Cumulative MDI (kW) Total
17 Cumulative MDI (kW) T1
18 Cumulative MDI (kW) T2
19 Last MDI reset Date
20 Last MDI reset Time
21 Last Month Average Power Factor
22 Last Month Average Power Factor T1
23 Last Month Average Power Factor T2
24 Voltage Phase A
25 Voltage Phase B
26 Voltage Phase C
27 Current Phase A
28 Current Phase B
29 Current Phase C

Errors and Cautions

Errors
Errors display feature is very helpful to diagnose the health of the meter in
field. The nature of errors can be identified with their respective codes which

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are related to the abnormality of hardware or software. Following is the list of
errors with their respective codes which will be displayed on the meter’s LCD:
Codes Description Codes Description
01 to 25 Billing Registers error 42 DSP Chip error
Meter Parameterization 43 EEPROM error
26 to 40
error
44 EEPROM error
41 Reserved for future use
45 EEPROM error

Remedy of Errors
If any error code from 01 to 25 and 42 to 45 appears on meter’s LCD, it is
recommended that the meter should be replaced. Whereas, if the meter shows
error codes from 26 to 40 then the meter should be reprogrammed.

Cautions
Caution is a precautionary expression which is displayed on the meter’s LCD
indicating a possible hazard. Caution does not indicate malfunctioning of the
meter but it represents only abnormal external condition (phase fail, over load
etc.). If any caution’s code displays, the meter will function accurately. Following
is a list of cautions with their respective codes, which will be displayed on LCD:

Codes Description Codes Description

01 Phase fail 10 Phase Sequence
02 Over Voltage 11 CT Fail
03 Under Voltage 12 Reserved for Future Use
04 Over Current 13 PF unbalance
05 Over Load 14 Battery Low /Off
06 Unbalance Voltage 15 Door Open
07 Reserved for Future Use 16 Tamper Energy
08 Reverse Energy Running in "LOW
17
POWER MODE"
09 Reverse Polarity
18 Time Not Set

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Remedy of Cautions
Cautions automatically remove from the meter’s LCD when external abnormal
condition is restored. For example in case of phase failure, the meter will be
displayed caution symbol with the caution code no. 01 on LCD. As this phase
failure condition is restored, the caution symbol and caution code no. 01 will be
automatically removed from the meter’s LCD.

Tariff & Season Programming

Following Seasons and Tariffs (TOU/TOD) are programmed in the LT Type CT
Operated meter.

Connection Diagram

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