Operation Manual EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000. Communication- and configuration program

Operation Manual EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 Communication- and configuration program Edition: 01.11.2005 EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000-PHB-E-4.00

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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Prologue...7 Overview of the program modules...8 Explanation how to use the manual...9 Chapter 2: Installation and release...10 Hardware requirements...10 Program installation...10 Release...15 Request key code...16 Receiving the key code...19 Communication requirements...20 Installation and settings of the optical communication adapter (OKK). 20 Setting up the local modem...20 Chapter 3: Basic program EMH-COM...21 Menu- and symbol bar...21 Program description...22 Menu File...22 Menu option Transfer...22 Menu option Exit...22 Menu Direct...23 Menu option Set clock...23 Menu option Cumulate...23 Menu option Identity numbers......24 Menu option Baud rate...24 Menu option RCR Relay cumulation position...25 Menu option LZQJ - settings (LZQJ 2.1)...25 Menu option Test mode......26 Menu option Manipulation... DMZ reset / ITZ reset V2.00/V3.00 / ITZ reset V9.00...26 Menu option Single commands... Read command / Write command...26 Menu Readout...27 Menu option Table 1 / Table 2 / Table 3 / Service table...27 Menu option P.01 Standard LP...28 Menu option P.02 User LP......29 Menu option P.98 Log book......30 Menu option P.99 Certification relevant log book...31 Menu option P.200 User log book...31 Menu option Installation check...31 Menu option ehz automatic readout...32 Menu option Comment...32 Menu option Convert...33 Menu option Graphic display...34 Menu option Open......37 Menu option Save...37 Menu option Print......37 Table of contents 3

4 Table of contents Menu option Control centre...37 Menu Setting...38 Menu option Program settings......38 Register General...38 Register Modem...40 Register External...42 Register Representation...42 Field Installation Check...43 Register Export format...44 Register Mail...45 Menu Modem...45 Menu Configuration...45 Menu option Tariff setting ITZ......46 Menu option Tariff setting ITZ V4.00......46 Menu option Tariff setting DMZ V2.00/3.00...46 Menu option Tariff setting DMZ V4.00......46 Menu option Tariff setting DHZ......46 Menu option Transformer setting DHZ......46 Menu option COMBI-TOOL...47 Menu Info...48 Menu option Program info...48 Menu option Enter new product key......49 Menu option Release product key...49 Optional program modules...50 Program module Installation display...50 Menu option Installation check...50 Menu bar of the installation check...51 Explanation of further functions...52 Program module P.02 User LP...53 Menu option P.02 User LP...53 Program module: Network quality...55 Program module Read out harmonics...56 Program module Control centre...58 Menu option Control centre...58 Register Customer...61 Register Meter modem...62 Register Connection...62 Register Tasks...64 Register Additional information P.01...64 Register Additional information P.02...65 Register MSCONS...66 Register MSCONS manual...67 Program module Modem...69 Menu Modem...69 Program module Tariff setting ITZ...70 Menu option Tariff setting ITZ......70 Register Times...71 Register CEST / holidays...71 Register Tariff display...72

Program module Tariff setting ITZ with software version 4.00...73 Menu option Tariff setting ITZ V4.00......73 Program module Creating tariff files for DMZ with software versions 2.xx/3.xx...74 Menu option Creating tariff files DMZ V2.00/3.00...74 Creation of tariff files for meters from the series DMZ with the software versions 2xx and 3.xx...74 Register Times...75 Register Public holidays...76 Register Season...76 Register Tariff display...78 Program module Creating tariff files for DMZ since software version 4.00...78 Menu option Creating tariff files DMZ V4.00......78 Creation of tariff files for meters from the series DMZ since software version 4.00...78 Program module Tariff setting DHZ...79 Menu option Tariff setting DHZ......79 Register Times...80 Register MESZ/holidays...81 Register Tariff display...82 Program module Transformer setting DHZ...82 Menu option Transformer setting DHZ......82 Questions and answers...83 Load profile data...84 Load profile import in Excel...86 Chapter 4: COMBI-TOOL...90 Set-up of the program surface...91 Menu- and symbol bar...91 Program description...92 Menu File...92 Menu option New...92 Menu option Open......92 Menu option Save...92 Menu option Save as...93 Menu option Print......93 Menu option Print Preview...93 Menu option Printer set-up......93 Menu option Last opened files...93 Menu option Exit...93 Menu Meter...94 Menu option Read parameters or start readout...94 Menu option Send parameters or execute an action...94 Menu option Read complete parameters...94 Menu option Write all...94 Menu option Stop...94 Menu Options...95 Menu option Settings......95 Table of contents 5

Menu View...96 Menu option Navigation...96 Menu option Communication...97 Menu option Plausibility Check...97 Menu option Standard toolbar...97 Menu option Full screen toolbar...98 Menu option Meter toolbar...98 Menu option Status bar...98 Menu option Next...98 Menu option Back...99 Menu?...99 Menu option Info...99 Functional blocks... 100 Functional block Meter... 101 Register Meter identification... 101 Register Interfaces... 102 Register Reset parameter... 105 Register Reset inhibition... 106 Register Real Time Clock... 107 Register Tariff control source... 109 Functional block Tariff configuration... 110 Register Public holidays... 110 Register Seasons... 111 Register Energy tariffs... 113 Register Maximum Demand tariffs... 114 Function block RCR Parameter (Ripple Control Receiver)... 115 Register RCR Parameter... 116 Register Telegram definitions... 119 Functional block Lists... 121 Functional block Lists > Display lists... 122 Register Options... 122 Register Scrolling list... 123 Functional block Lists > Readout lists... 125 Register Options... 125 Functional block Log books... 126 Register User log book... 126 Functional block Parameterization... 127 Functional block Configuration list... 135 Index...136 6 Table of contents

Chapter 1: Prologue The EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 software is a modular software with the following communication- and configuration possibilities: LZ.. PZ../PE.. DMTZ ITZ DMZ DHZ ehz Communication Completeconfiguration Tariff configuration When only the basic program is installed, the program is then called EMH-COM. In the following, all available program modules are described. It is possible that your program version does not have some of the described program modules which are included here. Prologue 7

Overview of the program modules Basic program EMH-COM (page 21 onwards) Modem (page 45 onwards) EMH-COM/COMBI-MASTER 2000 Write commands (page 23 onwards) - cumulate - transfer files - set baud rate - set identity number - delete manipulation Single commands (page 26) - write command - read command Set clock (page 23) Table 3 read (page 27) LP/Graphic (page 28 onwards) - read load profile/log book - graphic LP-display Installation check (page 31) Tariff ITZ (page 46 onwards) Tariff DHZ (page 46 onwards) Tariff DMZ (page 46 onwards) Transformer settings DHZ (page 46) Communication all types Communication VDEW 2.1 Communication VDEW 2.0 Communication DHZ Communication DMZ Communication ITZ Control centre (page 37 onwards) MSCONS and mail for control centre User log book (page 31) ehz automatic readout Bluetooth-OKK Network quality (page 55) Read out harmonics U / I (page 56) COMBI-TOOL (page 90 onwards) 90 day-test version 8 Prologue

Explanation how to use the manual The simple structure enables you to quickly become familiar with the manual. The manual is basically set up as follows: Explanation of a menu, e.g. File Complete path information File Short description M Menu File Transfers files and ends the program Explanation of a menu option, e.g. of the menu option Transfer... Short description File > Transfer... Menu option Transfer Transfers saved set-, parameter-, tariff- and ripple control files Explanation of one of the registers e.g. register General Setting >Program settings.. > General Short description R Register General Setting of the COM-interface, passwords and meter address Prologue 9

Chapter 2: Installation and release Hardware requirements The PC should fulfil at least the following requirements: Processor: Intel Pentium, 100 MHz or higher RAM: at least 32 MB RAM Available hard disc memory: at least 50 MB Operating system Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/NT4.0 or XP Accessories: Optical Communication Adapter OKK (with communication via the D0-interface), Local modem for remote configuration with the meter Program installation Procedure: Start the file setup_emhcommas2000kyxxx.exe. The following window appears: Here select the language version of the basic program and also the language with which the program module COMBI-TOOL should be started. Attention: After installation, the language of the basic program cannot be changed. With the program module COMBI-TOOL this is however possible at all times. Once the language has been set, click on OK to continue. The following window appears: Click on Next >. 10 Installation and release

The following window appears: We recommend that you accept the proposed program folder. You may however also select a different path. To continue with the installation click on Next >. If the selected program folder does not yet exist, e.g. with a new installation, then you will be asked if this folder should be created. To continue click on Yes, in order to go back to the previous window and to set a new path or program folder click on No. Installation and release 11

In the following window the program description is set which is used in the start menu (Start > Programs...). You can set a new program description or accept the proposal. In order to continue with the installation click on Next >. Note : If the program shall not creates a folder in the Windows start menu then activate the checkbox Don t create a Start Menu folder! Please consider, that with a deactivation the program can only start via the Desktop Icon (if present) or directly from the index. 12 Installation and release

In the following window you have the possibility to set if an icon should be inserted on the desktop. With the help of the icon you can start the program directly without having to go via the start menu or the index. In order to insert an icon, activate the checkbox. Click on Next > to proceed with the installation. The Setup now shows you once again all settings which you have made concerning the installation. If you would like to make more changes then you can go back to the previous installation steps by clicking on < Back. Now click on Install. Installation and release 13

At the end of the installation the following window appears: Click on Finish to end the installation. Note: If, after the installation, you want to start the program activate the checkbox Start EMH Program. Otherwise the window is closed and the installation is ended. 14 Installation and release

Release Before the program can be executed or used it must be released by means of a product key and a key code. The following describes how to release a program. Start EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000. The following window appears: Please enter the product key which you received with the CD and then click on OK. Entry of the correct product key is confirmed with the following announcement. Click on OK. The following announcement then appears. Please read the note and confirm with OK. The entry of the product key is now complete. In order to request the key code for releasing the program a renewed start of the program is necessary. Installation and release 15

Start EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000. The following window appears: The program offers you 2 possibilities to request the key code. You can select if you want to receive the key code by Email or Fax. The option Request key code per Mail is a more simple and quicker method to receive the key code. The option Request key code per FAX is usually selected when your computer does not have an internet connection. Request key code 1. Possibility: Request key code per E-mail Note: For this option, internet connection is necessary. Select the option Request key code per Mail. Now click on Request key code. 16 Installation and release

The following window appears: Please read the announcement and click on OK. A new window from your Standard-Email-Program opens automatically. The window already contains all information which is necessary for processing the key code requirements. You only need to send the Email. Shortly after this you will receive the key code to release the program. 2. Possibility: Request key code per Fax Select the option Request key code per FAX. Then click on Request key code. Installation and release 17

The printer menu from your standard printer then opens, e.g.: You can now print out the key code request form on your printer. The fax pre-printed form is as follows: Please enter in the form the fax number where the key code should be faxed to. You also have the possibility to receive the key code per Email. For this, on the form enter the Email address to where the key code should be sent. Then send the fax to: EMH Elektrizitätszähler GmbH & Co KG Fax-Number: +49-(0)3 88 52-645-29 You will receive the key code shortly. 18 Installation and release

Receiving the key code Once you have received the key code from EMH you can release the program. For this, start the program either via the program icon on the desktop or via the start menu. The window opens which you already know from the key code request. If you received the key code by Email then you can copy the key code from the E-mail and insert it into the field. To do this, copy the key code into the clipboard and then place the mouse cursor in the first empty box and use the key combination Ctrl + V to insert the key code. When you have entered the key code (as above) click on OK. If the key code is correct the following announcement appears: If the key is incorrect the following announcement appears: Enter the correct key code once again. The release is now complete. You can start the program via the desktop icon (if present) or via the start menu. Installation and release 19

Communication requirements There are several possibilities to communicate with the meter. In the following, communication via both the optical communication adapter OKK and the electrical interface with a modem is described. Installation and settings of the optical communication adapter (OKK) The optical communication adapter OKK enables communication between a PC and a meter. At the meter, communication to the optical data interface D0 takes place. Connection to the PC takes place, depending on the version and design, via a COM-Port or a USB interface. Procedure: Connect the optical communication adapter OKK to a free COM-Port or a free USB interface on your PC (depending on the design of the OKK). If you have an OKK with USB connection then a special USB driver must be installed. The driver can be found on the CD-ROM which is contained in the delivery with the OKK. Tips for the installation of the driver can also be found on the CD-ROM. Note : Before communication can take place with the meter the interface must be configured under Setting > Program settings...> Register General (see page 38). Setting up the local modem In order to communicate with the meter via the modem function some parameters need to be defined for the local modem and the meter modem in advance. For more information about this see page 40. Note: For remote meter readout a standard commercial PC modem is used. On the basis of our many years of experience we recommend an external modem which is addressed with the Standard-Hayes-operations set. The advantage of this modem is its audible loud speaker function and the LED status display. With the set up of a communication line you can observe the connection establishment (visually by means of the LED and acoustically by means of the loud speaker). A modern analog modem is able to call both analog meter modems and GSM meter modems and is also able to read out the meter. On the basis of our long term experience we would like to inform you of the following: Internal modem cards are technically equivalent however, if there are problems, the error search is more difficult. Admittedly ISDN-cards offer the possibility of an analog modem emulation via the so-called virtual COM-Ports however, in practice, they often cause many problems. Therefore it is not recommended to use an ISDN-card. 20 Installation and release

Chapter 3: Basic program EMH-COM Menu- and symbol bar Note: The program consists of individual program modules (see page 8). If in the following, menu options and functions are described which are not included in your program then these program modules have not been released and are therefore not available. If you are interested in further modules please contact us. In the upper area of the program window the menu bar can be found. The symbol bar is found below te menu bar. Via the symbols on the symbol bar you can access the frequently used functions. When you go over a symbol with the mouse a function description appears. Set clock Read out table 1 Read out table 2 Read out table 3 Read out service table ehz automatic readout Read out standard load profile Read out user load profile Read out log book Comment readout Load profile-conversion Load profile graphic display Read out network quality Installation check Save protocol Print protocol Create modem connection Cancel modem connection Cancel communication Start COMBI-TOOL Basic program 21

Program description File M Menu File Transfers files and ends the program File > Transfer... Menu option Transfer... Transfers saved set-, parameter-, tariff- and ripple control files Procedure: Click on Transfer... Select the file which is to be transferred and click on Open. The file is now transferred to the meter. In order to close the window click on Cancel. Note: Please make sure that in the selection field Files of type the file type is selected which you want to transfer. Otherwise the file to be transferred will not be shown in the window. File > Exit Menu option Exit Ends the program 22 Basic program

Direct M Menu Direct Menu option used to send commands to the meter Direct > Set clock Menu option Set clock Sends the PC time and the PC date Here you have the possibility to read out the time and date from the meter or to send the current PC time or PC date to the meter. For this, click on either Read or Write. Note: When you send the PC time and the PC date to the meter the time and the date already set in the meter is then overwritten. Therefore pay careful attention to the correct setting of the PC clock. On the right at the bottom of the computer screen you can find the PC clock. Direct > Cumulate Menu option Cumulate Activates a reset in the meter For the existing energy and maximum register new pre-values are formed. The number of pre-values depends on the meter type. Note: Usually the meters have a reset inhibition which is normally equal to the length of a measuring period. That means, after a reset, within this time no renewed reset can be carried out. Basic program 23

Direct > Identity numbers... Menu option Identity numbers... Sets and sends identity numbers to the meter Here you can read out the identity numbers from the meter or send the identity numbers to the meter. To do this click either on Read or Write. Select the appropriate meter type via the option buttons. Note: Please note that identity numbers with more than 8 digits cannot be represented in the display. Direct > Baud rate... Menu option Baud rate... Sets and sends the start- and data baud rate for the external interfaces Here you can read out the start- and data baud rates of the meter or send them to the meter. Please make sure that you have selected the appropriate meter in advance via the option buttons. 24 Basic program

Direct > RCR cumulation position... Menu option RCR Relay cumulation position... Reads out and sets the relay cumulation position of the ripple control receiver After activation of the menu option the following window opens: Here you have the possibility to read out the relay cumulation of the ripple control receiver. For this click on Read. After the readout, the relevant relay cumulation is marked with an X. With a double click in the appropriate field the relay cumulation can be changed. In order to send the changed settings to the meter click on Write. Menu option LZQJ - settings (LZQJ 2.1)... Direct > LZQJ - settings (VDEW 2.1)... Setting possibilities for impulse constants, overload threshold and tan phi Here it is possible to read out the impulse constants for in- and outputs, change them and then write them back to the meter. The same applies for the overload threshold and for the copper and iron losses. Basic program 25

Direct > Test mode... Menu option Test mode... Conversion of the impulse-led Here you can convert the function of the LED pulses and if it is supported by the meter activate a certain tariff. Note: The function test mode is not supported by all meters. Direct > Manipulation... Menu option Manipulation... DMZ reset / ITZ reset V2.00/V3.00 / ITZ reset V9.00 Resets the manipulation register of the DMZ or ITZ meter Note: After activation of one of these menu options the relevant command is sent to the meter immediately. Direct > Single commands... Menu option Single commands... Read command / Write command Sends read- or write commands to the meter 1. Example: Read out time from the meter 2. Note: Send identity number to the meter (see also Menu option Identity numbers...on page 24) 26 Basic program

Readout M Menu Readout The menu Readout contains menu options for reading out the meter and also for processing the data readouts. Readout > Table 1 etc. Menu option Table 1 / Table 2 / Table 3 / Service table Read out of the data lists from the meter Table 1: Billing data Table 2: Load profile with pre-adjustment of the load x days (standard: last 40 days) Table 3: EMH-internal data Service table: Service data (momentary values) Note: At the end of every meter read out, a BCC-Check takes place (with special applications CRC). By means of a checksum sent by the meter a check is carried out to see if the meter readout was totally correct (information: BCC = xx OK). With a faulty data read out, at the end of the read out the announcement appears that the sent BCC is not the same as the calculated BCC. The total readout is represented in red. If, in spite of many attempts, it is still not possible to read out the meter correctly then refer to chapter Questions and answers page 83 onwards to find out possible causes. To save the readout tables click on Readout > Save... Now select the index where you want to save the file. In the field File name enter the name of the file and select the desired file in the field Files of type > Readout files (*.tab). Then click on Save. Basic program 27

Readout > Standard LP... Menu option P.01 Standard LP... Read out of the load profile data from the meter Start date Setting the start date of the load profile to be read out, start time is 24:00 o clock End date Setting the end date of the load profile to be read out, end time is 24:00 o clock Read out compressed Read out of the compressed load profile Note: This function can only be used if the meter supports the reading out of compressed load profiles. Read out complete Read out the complete load profile Note: With the activation of the checkbox Read out complete, the readout of the load profiles can take a long time depending on the size and number of channels. Read out identity number additionally In addition to the load profile entries, the selected meter address or identity number from the selection list is read out in order to be able to allocate the load profile to the meter at a later date. Read out R6 block by block Activate this option to read out the load profile block by block. In the corresponding, dropdown box you can enter the number of rows which should be read out within a readout cycle. A block by block readout makes sense when you read out the load profile via the telephone- or GSM network. 28 Basic program

By means of this, destroying of the load profiles due to interference in the network should be avoided. Button Read out of single load profile channels, selection leads to extension of the window. First of all read out all available channels via the button read out available channels. Then you can select the load profile channels to be read out by clicking on the checkbox. To read out the marked load profile channels click on OK. Readout > User LP... Menu option P.02 User LP... Optional program module. Description see page 53. Basic program 29

Readout > P 98 Log book... Menu option P.98 Log book... Read out of the operation log book from the meter Start date Setting the start date of the log book which is to be read out, start time is 24:00 o clock End date Setting the end date of the log book which is to be read out, end time is 24:00 o clock Read out complete Read out the complete log book Read out identity number in additionally In addition to the log book entries, the selected meter address or identity number in the selection list is read out in order to be able to allocate the log book entries to the meter at a later date. Read out R6 block by block Activate this option to read out the load profile block by block. In the corresponding, dropdown box you can enter the number of rows which should be read out within a readout cycle. A block by block readout makes sense when you read out the load profile via the telephone- or GSM network. By means of this, destroying of the load profiles due to interference in the network should be avoided. 30 Basic program

Readout > P.99 Certification relevant log book Menu option P.99 Certification relevant log book Read out of the certification relevant log book P.99 (if configured ) In the verification relevant log book changes of the LED-pulse constants and also of the pulse values from the P-and Q-output are saved. Altogether a maximum of 46 entries are contained in the certification relevant log book. Readout > P.200 User log book Menu option P.200 User log book Read out of the user log book P.200 (if configured) The user log book can be configured customer specific. As a rule the log book contains events such as voltage failures and manipulation attempts with a time stamp. Up to 204 events can be saved. Readout > Installation check Menu option Installation check Optional program module. Description see page 50. Basic program 31

Readout > ehz automatic readout Menu option ehz automatic readout Readout from electronic meters ehz Procedure: Click on Readout > ehz automatic readout. The EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 now automatically receives a data telegram sent from a ehz approx. every 2 sec s (according to ehz-specifications Elektronische Haushaltszähler Version 1.01). If no data telegram is received for a period of 14 seconds then the readout is interrupted (Timeout). Readout > Comment Menu option Comment Comments line by line the read out tables, load profiles and log books. Example: Table 1 without comments: with comments: Note: The tables, load profiles and log books are always read out without comments. A comment is also only possible after the readout. 32 Basic program

Readout > Convert Menu option Convert Conversion of load profile data as preparation for data export Example: Load profile data after conversion Note: An explanation of the load profile conversion can be found in the chapter Load profile data, page 84. Attention: After a conversion for a data export, a graphic load profile display is no longer possible! Export of the load profile data To export the load profile click on Readout > Save... Select the path where the file should be saved and enter the name of the file in the field File name. As the file type select load profile export (*.txt) and click on Save. Afterwards you can import the file in a table calculation program e.g. MS Excel, (for more information see page 86 onwards). Basic program 33

Readout > Graphic display Menu option Graphic display Graphic display of load profile data Note: The x-axis describes the time, the y-axis the performance. For every channel a separate scaling of the y-axis can be represented. This must be predefined Readout > Graphic display > Channel > Selection. With the horizontal scrolling beam you can move the time axis. With the sliding controller Zoom which can be found in the lower area of the window it is possible to make the view field of the load profile curve larger or smaller. If several days are shown in the graphic then you can change over to a daily display via a double click on one of the shown dates. The cursor always marks a measuring period duration and the measuring period duration can be moved with the cursor buttons and also Pic, Pic, Pos 1 and End. When you move the cursor in the main area of the window then, in the field below this, the relevant load profile values appear with information about the time stamp and the status entries. 34 Basic program

Menu bar of the graphic display Graphic > Print... Prints the content of the window Graphic > Exit Channel Closes the graphic display, return to the main window After activation of the menu option channel the following window appears. Via the buttons you can activate all channels or deactivate all channels. Via the checkboxes you can however also activate or deactivate individual channels. In the load profile graphic individual calculations of each channel In the graphic load profile display the scaling of the y-axis is separately shown for every channel. Set zero point of the Y-axis automatically In the graphical load profile display the bottom limit of the y- axis is modified to reach a higher resolution. Scaling only in the visible area Representation of the load profile is scaled to the window size depending on the zoom setting. CE(S)T display / evaluation Here you can set if the graphic should always be displayed in MEZ (each day has 96 periods) or in ME(S)Z (spring switching 92 periods, autumn switching 100 periods) independent of how the load profile is filed in the meter. Transformer factor Multiplication of the load profile data with a transformer factor. Basic program 35

Here via the dropdown box you can set a transformer factor for the load profile display. This setting has an effect on the scaling of the Y-axis in the display. Provided that you use the control centre of the program you can search for the transformer factor which belongs to a meter/customer. For this click on search for the transformer factor in the control centre data. In the control centre data the identity number is then searched for in order to determine the transformer factor. If no identity number is found in the control centre data the following window appears. The transformer factor then has to be set manually in the dropdown box. Note: The transformer factor only effects the graphic load profile display and the print. The load profile conversion is not affected by this. Here a factor for export can be specified independent of the graphic display. Total evaluation complete LP Here it is possible to display and print the evaluation of the total load profile channel by channel. Total evaluation Total evaluation displayed area Here channel by channel evaluation of the load profile takes place of the displayed area in the window. Here the functions Display and Print are also available here. Network quality Optional program module. Description see page 55. 36 Basic program

Readout > Open... Menu option Open... Opens files e.g. read out tables, load profiles (also converted), protocol files etc. Readout > Save... Menu option Save... Saves files e.g. read out tables, load profiles (also converted), protocol files Readout > Print... Menu option Print... Prints the content of the window (data readout) Readout > Control centre Menu option Control centre Optional program module. Description see page 53. Basic program 37

Setting M Menu Setting Setting possibilities for interfaces, modems, passwords, program representation etc. Setting > Program settings... Menu option Program settings... Setting possibilities for interfaces, modems, passwords, program representation etc. Setting > Program settings... > General R Register General Setting of the COM-interface, passwords and meter address Port Setting of the COM-Port when using an optical communication adapter OKK Note: In order to determine the COM-Port when using an OKK with USB connection look under Start > Settings > System control > System-[Hardware]-device manager. Further information about this can be found on the CD-ROM which is included in delivery with the OKK. Baud rate Setting of the interface speed Note: When using an OKK you should always use Mode C. 38 Basic program

Bluetooth OKK Activate this checkbox when a Bluetooth-OKK is used. Login-password Input of the login-password With activation of this menu option, when logging in, a password is sent to the meter. The password is saved in code with the program settings. W5-password Input of the W5-password Certain set commands (e.g. setting of the clock time, writing of the identity number) are only sent to the meter with information about the W5-password. The pre-setting 00000000 must only be changed if a different password was agreed on. Meter-address Input of the meter-address Note: This information is only important if the meter has a meter-address. The meter-address only applies to the meters electrical interface and therefore only comes into question with a remote readout or a special solution. The meter-address can be discovered by reading out the service table. The OBIS-code for the meter-address is 0.0.0. Send break before every communication (VDEW2.0/2.1) With activation, a running data transmission on the used interface is interrupted. Otherwise communication at this time is impossible. Note: If you have any problems with connection please read the chapter Questions and answers page 83 onwards. Basic program 39

Setting > Program settings... > Modem R Register Modem Setting the local modem and the meter modem. Telephone number Entry of the telephone number of the meter modem to be called Note: If dialling a number for an outside line is necessary then (often with telephone sets), this number must be at the front of the telephone number. Then enter a w. The w causes a short dialling break after reaching the network before dialling further. If the w does not operate properly then please contact the telephone administrator and ask for the interval signal. Local modem initialization Selecting the local modem to be used Note: The modems which are most frequently used are listed. If your modem is not included in the list then select the setting allg. Hayes-Modem;AT&FE0X3. This setting functions with most types of modems. 40 Basic program

Field Meter modem selection Selection of the meter modem to be dialled. EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 supports meter modems from the manufacturer Dr. Neuhaus (ZDUE), Görlitz (ENC 280), Elster (DM 100) and Sparkline Modem. Note: As a rule, for simple transparent modems it is sufficient if you activate Auto-Transparent modem. In the field Modem-Timeout as a standard 90 s are entered. This information causes the program to be automatically interrupted if there is a faulty connection. It is not recommended to select a smaller value. With meter modems which have a password protection in the field Modem password the password can be entered. If there is no password activated in the meter modem then the field stays empty. Path to the INI-files In the path C:\Dokument and settings\all Users\Application Data\EMH as a standard the files modem.ini and telefon.ini are found. The file modem.ini contains the modem types which are listed in the selection field local modem initialization. In the file modem.ini further modem types can be extended. This should however only be performed by experienced users. The file telefon.ini contains telephone numbers which are listed in the selection field. In the file telefon.ini new telephone numbers can be entered which are then available with every start of the program in the selection box Telephone number. Basic program 41

Settings > Program settings... > External R Register External Selection of the start files for opening the program module COMBI-TOOL Procedure: In order to define the path and the start file click on the button. Once you have confirmed the setting with OK you can start the COMBI-TOOL via the menu- or symbol bar. R Register Representation Sets the software surface 42 Basic program

Large tool buttons The buttons in the toolbar are shown enlarged. Flat tool buttons The buttons in the toolbar are no longer shown as a relief structure. Enlarge font for protocol The font of the data read out is larger. Note: This function is especially helpful with monitors with a very high resolution. Field Installation Check Display clockwise The voltages are displayed clockwise: U1=0, U2=240, U3=120 Display anticlockwise The voltages are displayed anticlockwise: U1=0, U2=120, U3=240 (EMH-Standard) Basic program 43

Setting > Program settings... > Export format R Register Export format Setting the export formats for the export of load profiles. Here you can define the layout of the text rows for the export of load profiles. The row is composed from the field Data composition in the above shown sequence. With a double click, individual fields are inserted into or removed from the data composition. Example: 01.01.2005 TAB 09:15 TAB Value Channel 1 TAB Value Channel 2 TAB Status Separator is always a TAB-character. 44 Basic program

Setting > Program settings... > Mail R Register Mail Setting the mode for sending Emails Here it is possible to determine how the data from the control centre should be sent per Email. There are two possibilities: Mail sending by standard mail program (e.g. Outlook) The Emails are sent with your computers standard Email program. If automatic sending with Outlook does not work due to a service pack (since you have to confirm a request with every Email) try the following setting: Mail sending by SMTP The Emails are sent via your networks SMTP-Server. Modem M Menu Modem Optional program module. Description see page 69. Configuration M Menu Configuration Tariff settings for ITZ, DMZ, DHZ and also transformer settings for the DHZ Basic program 45

Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ... Menu option Tariff setting ITZ... Optional program module. Description see page 70. Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ V.400... Menu option Tariff setting ITZ V4.00... Optional program module. Description see page 73. Configuration > Tariff setting DMZ V2.00/3.00... Menu option Tariff setting DMZ V2.00/3.00... Optional program module. Description see page 74. Configuration > Tariff setting DMZ V4.00... Menu option Tariff setting DMZ V4.00... Optional program module. Description see page 78. Configuration > Tariff setting DHZ... Menu option Tariff setting DHZ... Optional program module. Description see page 79. Configuration > Transformer setting DHZ... Menu option Transformer setting DHZ... Optional program module. Description see page 82. 46 Basic program

Configuration > COMBI-TOOL Menu option COMBI-TOOL Start of the program module COMBI-TOOL The detailed description of the COMBI-TOOL can be found in chapter Chapter 4: COMBI-TOOL on page 90 onwards. Note: In order for the COMBI-TOOL to be started via the menu option, the path information must be entered correctly under Setting > Program settings... > External (see for this the paragraph Register External on page 42). When the program module is opened the EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 continues to run in the background. It can however not be used since the COM-interface can only be used by one program. If the COMBI-TOOL is closed again the basic program then becomes active again. Basic program 47

Info M Menu Info Program information and release options Info > Program info Menu option Program info Program information The menu option Program info contains information about the program and also the areas of application. Here you also receive the path information for the INI- and control centre files and also the save files. The meter types which the program can communicate with are also listed here. If the installed program is a 90 day test version then it is shown here how many days the program will still run for. 48 Basic program

Info > Enter new product key... Menu option Enter new product key... Entering a new product key for releasing further program modules Procedure: The release of new program modules takes place as described in chapter Release, page 15. Info > Release product key... Menu option Release product key... Requesting a new key code and releasing further program modules Procedure: The release of new program modules takes place as described in chapter Release, page 15. Basic program 49

Optional program modules Program module Installation display Readout > Installation check Menu option Installation check Graphic display of the current network behaviour for the installation check After activation of the menu option the above displayed windows opens. When all required data has been read out the data is immediately graphically displayed, otherwise click on Readout meter. After the readout, the window is as follows: In the table, the current network behaviour of phases L1, L2, L3 and also the sum of all phases are shown. 50 Basic program

If the meter was not installed correctly then this can be read in the graphic installation display. In the table, the affected values are marked in red. Installation errors could be incorrectly connected current- or voltage connectors or interchanged transformer connectors. Menu bar of the installation check File > Open... Opening a saved text file File > Save as... Saving the current values as a text file (*.txt) Note: The text file can be opened later with every text editor or with MS-Excel. Basic program 51

File > Exit Closes the installation display. Print Printing the current window of the installation check Explanation of further functions Meter identity number Display of the meter-identity number 0.0.0 update values cyclically With activation of this button, 2 seconds after the last readout a renewed readout takes place and the values are updated. Note: With activation, the buttons Save and Print are not available. Name of fitter Here the name of the fitter can be entered who carried out the installation check. Note: Before you save the values from the text file this field must be filled in. Customer Here the customers name can be entered where the installation check was carried out. Comment Field for the entry of additional comments 52 Basic program

Program module P.02 User LP Readout > P.02 User LP Menu option P.02 User LP Read out user load profile data from the meter Start date Setting the start date of the load profile to be read out, start time is 24:00 o clock End date Setting the end date of the load profile to be read out, end time is 24:00 o clock Read out compressed Read out of the compressed load profile Note: This function can only be used if the meter supports the reading out of compressed load profiles. Read out complete Read out the complete load profile Note: With the activation of the checkbox Read out complete, the readout of the load profiles can take a long time depending on the size and number of channels. Read out identity number additionally In addition to the load profile entries, the selected meter address or identity number from the selection list is read out in order to be able to allocate the load profile to the meter at a later date. Read out R6 block by block Activate this option to read out the load profile block by block. In the corresponding, dropdown box you can enter the number of rows which should be read out within a readout cycle. A block by block readout makes sense when you read out the load profile via the telephone- or GSM network. Basic program 53

By means of this, destroying of the load profiles due to interference in the network should be avoided. Button Read out of single load profile channels, selection leads to extension of the window. First of all read out all available channels via the button read out available channels. Then you can select the load profile channels to be read out by clicking on the checkbox. To read out the marked load profile channels click on OK. 54 Basic program

Program module: Network quality The program module network quality contains the read out of data on the network quality and also the instantaneous harmonic values. To start the program module, click on the button. The following selection window opens: Click on Read out network quality load profile. The further proceedings are described in chapter Program module P.02 User LP page 53. Once all data has been read, the graphic display opens. All evaluations which are possible for the standard load profile also apply for the load profile with the data on the network quality (see page 34 onwards). In addition to this, an analysis of the voltage values can be carried out. For this, click on Total evaluation > network quality. The following window opens: Under Evaluation criteria you can find three pre-defined profiles. These profiles contain the pre-defined nominal voltage and the threshold values. You can click on the selection field and create your own profile (e.g. low voltage 127 V) with a different nominal voltage and different threshold values. Basic program 55

If you activate the check box Mark periods which exceed threshold in the LP all areas which exceed the set threshold values are marked in blue in the graphic display. Program module Read out harmonics For this, click on in the symbol bar and then on Read out harmonics. The following window then opens: Click on Readout meter to read out the harmonics one time as instantaneous values or on Read out meter and form average value to read out the harmonics periodically over a fixed period with a mean-value generation. Afterwards, the readout is displayed as a diagram in the window (see page 57). Via Display > Table you can change to the tabular representation (see page 57). The limiting values for the voltages according to EN 50160 are each shown in grey. 56 Basic program

Menu File Open... Save as... Print... Exit Open a saved readout (*.txt) Save the current readout as a text file (*.txt) Note: The text file can be opened at a later date with every text editor or MS-Excel. Print the readout (Graphic display and table evaluation) Close the window Menu Display Graphic Display of the readout in the form of diagrams Table Display of the readout in a tabular form Basic program 57

Program module Control centre Readout > Control centre Menu option Control centre Control centre module for the administration of meters After selection of the menu option Readout > Control centre you can open an existing control centre file. If you do not want to open an existing control centre file simply click on Cancel. An empty control centre file is then opened. Empty control centre file: Note: To begin with, in the selection field Control centre main directory you should define the path where the read out files of the control centre are / will be saved. Menu bar Control centre File > New data bank Creation of an empty data bank File > Load data bank Loading of a saved data bank File > Save data bank Saving a data bank 58 Basic program

File > Save data bank as telefon.ini Saving a data bank as a telefon.ini Note: When you save the data bank as a telefon.ini all telephone numbers contained in the data bank are saved in the file telefon.ini in the index C:\Documents and Applications\All Users\ Application Data\EMH. Attention: The telefon.ini is also used for the modem function of the main program When you save the data bank as a telefoni.ini the file is overwritten. All old entries are overwritten and are therefore also deleted. File > Import ZKP-control centre file File > End control centre Import (loading) of a LS100-control centre file from the former EMH-Software EMW- ZKP End the control centre Table > Add empty row(s) Adding an empty row Note: The new row is always inserted over the marked row. Table > Delete rows Delete a row in the table Table > Cut row(s) Cut out a row, the content of the row is copied in to the Windows-clipboard Table > Copy row(s) Copy the contents of the row in the Windows-clipboard Table > Insert row(s) Insert an empty or a previously copied row The new row is always inserted over the marked row Table > Rows in program setting Take-over of the modem settings of the selected rows in the program settings of the basic program (Setting > Program settings... > Modem see page 40) Basic program 59

Readout > Start Open the window for setting the readout time. Start immediately The specified meters in the opened control centre file are read out immediately after activation of the button Start. Start one-time The specified meters in the opened control centre file are read out one-time after activation of the button Start. The data, time and also the number of redialings can be set via the dropdown box. Start daily The specified meters in the opened control centre file are read out daily at a set time. The time and also the number of redialings can be set via the dropdown box. After click on Start to save the settings. The following describes how you can define customers/tasks. Every row stands for a meter/customer. For every further meter define a new row. You can process the rows by clicking with the mouse in the row and carry out the desired settings in the registers. These settings are then automatically taken over in the selected rows. 60 Basic program

Readout > Control centre > Customer R Register Customer General information about the customer and the meter Read out these meters If this checkbox is activated then, with an existing telephone connection, the meter is automatically read out. The fixed tasks are then carried out. Activation of this function is shown in the row customer/meter and is symbolized by a cross in the column Selection. Name Entry of the customer name Address (Place, Street, No.) Entry of the customer address Customer number Entry of the customer number Meter-Property number Entry of the meter property number Note: This number can be found on the meters nameplate. Additional info Here you have the possibility to enter additional information about the meter/customer Basic program 61

Readout > Control centre > Meter modem R Register Meter modem Selection of the meter modem In the selection field select the meter modem. If the modem used by you is not listed here select the setting Auto- Transparent modem. Readout > Control centre > Connection R Register Connection Information on the telephone connection Telephone number Entry of the telephone number of the meter modem to be called Note: If dialing a number for an outside line is necessary (often with telephone sets) then, this number must be at the front of the telephone number. Then enter a w. The w causes a short dialing break after reaching the network before dialing further. 62 Basic program

Meter address Input of the meter address Note: This information is only important if the meter has a meter address. The meter address only applies to the meters electrical interface and therefore only comes into question with a remote readout or a special solution. The meter address can be discovered by reading out the service table. The OBIS-code for the meter address is 0.0.0. Port Baud rate Setting of the COM-Port to which the PC-modem is connected Setting of the interface speed Login password W5-password Entry of the login password With activation, when logging in, a password is sent to the meter. Entry of the W5-password The W5-password serves to transfer certain set commands (e.g. setting the clock, writing of the identity number) to the meter. The pre-setting 00000000 must only be changed if another password was agreed. Send break before every communication (VDEW2.0/2.1) With activation, a running data transmission on the used interface is interrupted. Otherwise communication at this time is impossible. Basic program 63

Readout > Control Centre > Tasks R Register Tasks Defining of tasks In this register, the tasks which should be carried out when there is a telephone connection are defined. In order to define a task, click with a double click in the relevant field (alternatively you can mark the field and press the space bar). Set tasks are symbolized by a cross. R Register Additional information P.01 Readout > Control centre > Additional information P.01 Setting additional information for the standard load profile P.01 Read out load profile x days Defining how many days of the load profile should be read out. Identity number for reading the LP Defining if the meter address or an identity number should be read out additionally to the load profile. 64 Basic program

Read individual LP channels Defining which individual load profiles should be read out. When this files is empty the complete load profile is read out. Mail address(es) for sending Entry of E-mail address(es) If the readouts should be sent by E-mail then you can enter one or more addresses here. Please pay attention that the addresses are separated by a semicolon. Transformer factor Entry of the transformer factor Note: With direct connected meters a 1 must be entered. With transformer connected meters the transformer factor must be entered here so that correct values are given out with the readout. For subsequent CE(S)T postponement in MSCONS read out a larger field When this option is activated the summer time switching is taken into consideration (with meters which only support a winter load profile). R Register Additional information P.02 Readout > Control centre > Additional information P.02 Setting additional information for the user load profile P.02 Read out load profile x days Identity number for reading the LP Read individual LP channels Defining how many days of the load profile should be read out. Defining if the meter address or an identity number should be read out additionally to the load profile. Defining which individual load profiles should be read out. When this files is empty the complete load profile is read out. Basic program 65

Readout > Control centre > MSCONS R Register MSCONS Defining the MSCONS-information MSCONS = Metered Services Consumption Report Sender Entry of the sender ILN: International Location Number (13 digits) VDEW: Sender-Code accord. to VDEW Recipient Entry of the recipient ILN: International Location Number (13 digits) VDEW: Sender-Code accord. to VDEW Metering-code Entry of the metering-code Measuring point number 33 digit measuring point number Basic file name of the readout Selection of the saving format of the MSCONS-file and defining of the file ending (*.edi or *.msc) Version Selection of the MSCONS-Version (1.5 or 1.6) CEST Data always winter time The load profile is read out 1:1 Data with CE(S)T The load profile is read out with summer time shifting Substitute value If data is missing in the load profile e.g. due to network failure then this data is filled in with 0 values so that the load profile can be completely given out. The added load profile data and periods 66 Basic program

with status information are marked in the output lists. Such periods can be marked either with 99 estimated quantity or 262 quantity with reservation. Data transfer Export power [kw] The read out data is always saved as power values in kw in the MSCONS-file and passed on. Export to energy feed [kwh] The read out data are converted in to energy feed values before being saved in the MSCONS-file and transferred. Readout > Control centre > MSCONS manual R Register MSCONS manual Manual MSCONS-converting of a load profile In this register you have the possibility to carry out manually a MSCONSconversion of a load profile. Procedure: Click on the button Open load profile file. Select a load profile file and click on Open. Basic program 67

In order to now convert the selected load profile to MSCONS click on Create MSCONS. Then the following window opens: In order to be able to read the long character string activate the checkbox Display with time feed functions. Line breaks are now automatically created. The display then changes as follows: To close the window click on OK. Note: The MSCONS-conversions are automatically saved in the same load profile files as the MSCONS-file (*.edi). In the register MSCONS manual you still have the possibility to open an existing MSCONS-file. For this click on the button Display existing MSCONS-file. 68 Basic program

Select the file to be displayed and click on Open. The MSCONS-display now appears. Program module Modem Modem M Menu Modem Connecting and separating a telephone connection to the meter modem If the information under Setting > Program settings... > Modem is correct you can set up the telephone connection to the meter by selecting the menu option Connect modem in the menu Modem. Then, in the main window the announcement Set up telephone connection... is displayed. After a successful telephone connection the announcement Connection ready appears. Now you can read out the readout tables, the load profile, the log book or send commands ( see menu Menu Direct page 23 onwards) or set files (*.set, *.par, *.trf, *.rse) to the meter. Basic program 69

Program module Tariff setting ITZ Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ... Menu option Tariff setting ITZ... Creation of tariff files for meters from the series ITZ with software version 2.0, 3.0 and 9.0 Menu bar Creating tariff files for ITZ File > New Create an empty tariff file File > Open... File > Read out File > Save... File > Transfer File > Exit... Load a saved tariff file Read out tariff file from a meter Save tariff file Note: In order to save this tariff information as a tariff file (*.trf) enter in the input field Tariff Number (0.2.2) an 8 digit tariff number. Only the characters 0-9, A-F and blank spaces are allowed Transfer the opened tariff settings to the meter Close program window, return to main window 70 Basic program

Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ... > Times R Register Times Define the switching times for the individual weekdays In the following, a tariff file formation for an ITZ with the software version 3.0 is explained. Define days Procedure: Click on a field in the column Switching point x. A pop-up menu appears where you can define the tariff switching times for every weekday. In order to write the definition of the tariff switching times in to the table, click on Apply. Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ... > CEST / holidays R Register CEST / holidays Defining holidays Define holidays Basic program 71

Procedure: Via the selection box you can select a country. Afterwards the holidays for the selected country are shown. Click on the check box for the days which should be set as a holiday. The holidays are marked with a tick. Enter the year from which the public holiday settings should apply into the input field Start year. You can also define if the summer time switching should be used. To activate the summer time switching, click on the check box use summer- / winter time switching. Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ... > Tariff display R Register Tariff display Graphic display of the defined tariff switching times Display tariff switching times In the register Tariff display the defined tariff switching times are graphically represented so that it is easier for the user to check the plausibility of the tariff switching times. 72 Basic program

Program module Tariff setting ITZ with software version 4.00 Configuration > Tariff setting ITZ V.400... Menu option Tariff setting ITZ V4.00... Creation of tariff files for meters from the series ITZ with software version 4.00 The description for the Program module Tariff setting ITZ applies, page 70. Basic program 73

Program module Creating tariff files for DMZ with software versions 2.xx/3.xx Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V2.00/3.00... Menu option Creating tariff files DMZ V2.00/3.00... Creation of tariff files for meters from the series DMZ with the software versions 2xx and 3.xx Menu bar Tariff file creation DMZ V2.xx/3.xx File > New Creation of an empty tariff file File > Open... File > Read out File > Save... File > Transfer File > Exit Load a saved tariff file Read out tariff file from a meter Save tariff file Note: In order to save this tariff information as a tariff file (*.trf) enter in the input field Tariff Number (0.2.2) an 8 digit tariff number. Only the characters 0-9, A-F and blank spaces are allowed Transfer the opened tariff settings to the meter Close program window, return to main window Note: It is important that you define via the checkbox the software version of the meter. The software < 3.xx does not support any season settings. 74 Basic program

Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V2.00/3.00... > Times R Register Times Defining the switching times for the individual profiles Define days Procedure: Click on a field in the column Days. A selection menu appears where you can define the days for the relevant profile. In order to write the definitions of the weekdays in the table click on Apply. Define switching times Procedure: When you click on one of the fields a selection menu appears in which you can define the tariff and switching times. In order to write the definitions of the switching times in the table click on Apply. Basic program 75

Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V2.00/3.00... > Public holidays R Register Public holidays Defining the holidays for the individual profiles Define holidays Procedure: Via the selection box you can select a country. Afterwards the holidays for the selected country are shown. Click on the check box for the days which should be set as a holiday. The holidays are marked with a tick. Enter the year from which the public holiday settings should apply into the input field Start year. Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V2.00/3.00... > Season R Register Season Defining of the season switching times (only with the software version >3.xx) Define season times Note: The register Season only appears when you have activated the checkbox Software > V3.xx. 76 Basic program

Procedure: Click on one of the fields in the row Start or End. A selection menu now appears where you can define the start and end of the season. In order to write the time period of the season in the table click on Apply. In order to set the season to be switched click on one of the fields in the column Switch. A selection menu appears again in which you can set the season by means of one of the option buttons. By clicking on Apply this season is taken over in table. Basic program 77

Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V2.00/3.00... > Tariff display R Register Tariff display Graphic display of the set tariff switching times Display tariff switching times In the register Tariff display the set tariff switching times are graphically displayed. By means of this it is easier for the user to check the plausibility of the tariff switching times. Program module Creating tariff files for DMZ since software version 4.00 Configuration > Creating tariff files for DMZ V4.00... Menu option Creating tariff files DMZ V4.00... Creation of tariff files for meters from the series DMZ since software version 4.00 The description for the Program module Tariff setting ITZ applies, page 70. 78 Basic program

Program module Tariff setting DHZ Configuration > Tariff setting DHZ... Menu option Tariff setting DHZ... Creation of tariff files for meters from the series DHZ Menu bar Tariff file creation DHZ File > New Create an empty tariff file File > Open... File > Read out File > Save... File > Transfer File > Exit... Load a saved tariff file Read out tariff file from a meter Save tariff file Note: In order to save this tariff information as a tariff file (*.trf) enter in the input field Tariff Number (0.2.2) an 8 digit tariff number. Only the characters 0-9, A-F and blank spaces are allowed Transfer the opened tariff settings to the meter Close program window, return to main window Basic program 79

Configuration > Tariff setting DHZ...> Times R Register Times Defining the switching times for the individual weekdays Define switching times Procedure: When you click on one of the fields a selection menu appears in which you can define the tariff and switching times. In order to write the definitions of the switching times in the table click on Apply. 80 Basic program

Configuration > Tariff setting DHZ...> MESZ/holiday R Register MESZ/holidays Defining the holidays and the summer time Use summer time switching Procedure: Activation of the checkbox Use summer-/winter time means that with the tariff switching times the summer time switching is taken into account. In the input field enter the start year from when the summer time switching should be taken into account. Note: The official CE(S)T-regulation applies, that means the summer time applies from the first Sunday after 25.03. to the first Sunday after 25.10. Define holidays Procedure: Via the selection box you can select a country. Afterwards the holidays for the selected country are shown. Click on the check box for the days which should be set as a holiday. The holidays are marked with a tick. Basic program 81

Configuration > Tariff setting DHZ...> Tariff display R Register Tariff display Graphical display of the set tariff switching times Show tariff switching times In the register Tariff display the set tariff switching times are graphically displayed. By means of this it is easier for the user to check the plausibility of the tariff switching times. Program module Transformer setting DHZ Configuration > Transformer setting DHZ... Menu option Transformer setting DHZ... Setting of the transformer ratio current for transformer meters from the series DHZ 82 Basic program

Questions and answers 1. No communication to the meter takes place. After a few seconds the announcement Timeout in the communication, Login not possible appears. Possible causes : - The optical communication adapter is not attached properly or not connected correctly. - The interface is not set correctly. When using an optical communication adapter OKK please check the information for the COM-Port in the menu Settings. Perhaps you must select another COM-Port. - The baud rate is not selected correctly. When using an optical communication adapter OKK select in the menu Settings-Mode C. With this setting, the PC and the meter set the optimal baud rate themselves. 2. Communication with the meter takes place however, the read out seems to be faulty. After ending the communication the error announcement appears that the BCC check was incorrect. Possible causes : - With laptops the energy saving function can be activated which switches off the hard disc after a certain period of time. If a hard disc access then takes place (e.g. for the saving of storage area elsewhere), it is not possible to access the hard disc immediately. Delays in the program operation then occur and this can cause reading errors. In this case deactivate the energy saving function via Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power Options. - Your PC does not have enough RAM (Random Access Memory). If less than 32 MB are installed then often the RAM has to be put on to a hard disc. With some computers, due to delays, reading mistakes are caused. - The Buffer (FIFO) of the serial interface has not been set correctly. With transmission problems try out different settings. Unfortunately a general setting tip cannot be given. - When using a laptop and a passive optical communication adapter OKK then, due to a reduced voltage supply, the voltage at the serial interface is no longer enough for a faultless data transmission. In this case we recommend using an optical communication adapter OKK with a USB connection. Basic program 83

Load profile data The meter sends for example the following load profile data: /EMH4\@01LZQJC0014F _P0_()_` P.01(10304280000;10304290000) _P.01(1030428001500)(00000000)(15)(2)(1.5)(kW)(3.5)(kvar) (1.484)(0.600) (1.480)(0.600)... This format can be converted by EMH-COMBI-MASTER 2000 so that the data can be saved as a changed text file and then imported into a table calculation e.g. MS Excel. When table 2 from the meter (pre-configured with load profiles) or the load profile is read out via the menu option Readout > Load Profile..., the meter sends all measured load profile channels. Depending on the type or configuration of the meter the load profile channels can be defined differently. The load profile contains information about which OBIS value (OBIS=Object- Identification-System) stands for the individual channels. Explanation of the rows: P.01(1030428001500)(00000000)(15)(2)(1.5)(kW)(3.5)(kvar): (1.5) OBIS code of the first channel (P+) (kw) Unit of the first channel (3.5) OBIS code of the second channel (Q+) (kvar) Unit of the second channel Explanation of the rows (1.484)(0.600): (1.484) 1,484 kw (0.600) 0,600 kvar After conversion, the load profile file (without separators) is as follows 1 : Date Start End 1.5kW 3.5kvar Su/Wi Status 28.04.04 00:00 00:15 1,484 0,6 S 0000 0000 28.04.04 00:15 00:30 1,48 0,6 S 0000 0000 Every row is equal to a measuring period (usually 15 minutes) and contains information about the start- and end time. If the meter supports information about the season identifier then S for summer time or W for winter time is entered. The status column contains information about certain events which the meter saves (for the construction see VDEW requirement specifications). These events are mainly voltage failure/return, setting the clock, season change (winter/summer time), cumulation etc. If nothing occurs then 0000 0000 is the output. 1 The layout of the text rows can be changed via Setting > Program settings... > Export format. 84 Basic program

Events can occur within a measuring period individually or with other events together. The following tables show a few examples: One event per measuring period Meaning Entry in the load profile Measured value interrupted 0000 0004 Season change 0000 0008 Reset 0000 0010 Clock set 0000 0020 Voltage return 0000 0040 Voltage failure 0000 0080 Two events per measuring period Meaning Entry in the load profile Clock set + Measured value interrupted 0000 0024 Clock set + Season change 0000 0028 Clock set + Reset 0000 0030 Voltage return + Reset 0000 0050 Power failure + Voltage return 0000 00C0 Three events per measuring period Meaning Entry in the load profile Clock set + Reset + Season change 0000 0038 Basic program 85

Load profile import in Excel The exported load profile file (here named Musterlastprofil) looks as follows when opened: In order to import the file Musterlastprofil in Excel and to represent the load profile graphically proceed as follows: 1. Open Excel. 2. Click on Datei > Öffnen. 3. Select the file type Dateityp (*.prn; *.txt; *.csv). The file Musterlastprofil can now be seen. 4. Open the file Musterlastprofil. 86 Basic program

5. In the following window click on Ende. 6. Mark the desired display area, e.g. 1 day over the columns A to E. Basic program 87

7. Now call up the Diagram-Assistant and select the Standardtypen Linie. 8. Click on the button Weiter > until the following window appears In the box Diagrammtitel enter for example Load profile, in the box Rubrikenachse (X) enter Time and in the box Größenachse (Y) enter P+, Q+. Then click on the box Weiter >. 88 Basic program

8. In the following window you must decide if the diagram should be included on the active page or if a new page should be created for the diagram. Then click on the button Ende. 9. In this example we have decided to create a new page. Excel has created a new page for the title Diagramm, on which the load profile is graphically represented. Basic program 89

Chapter 4: COMBI-TOOL The operation and user surface COMBI-TOOL enables the advanced user of EMH electricity meters to configure and read out meters from the series LZQJ. Actions on the following topics can be carried out: - Meter identification - Setting of the interface - Reset/pre-value formation - Time control - Tariff configuration (seasons, holidays, tariffs) - Ripple control characteristics - Display- and read out lists - Log books - Configuration of transformer factors and digitness (accuracy) - Create a configuration list as a text file Attention: Before you change the meter parameters with the COMBI-TOOL you should read out and save the total meter configuration in order to be able to use the old meter configuration again if necessary. Please read the following passages on the COMBI-TOOL carefully in advance. 90 COMBI-TOOL

Set-up of the program surface The program surface of the COMBI-TOOL is set-up as follows: Menu bar Standard toolbar Meter toolbar Input field Functional blocks Communication Plausibility check Register Status bar Note: You can arrange the individual fields of the program surface as you require and fade them in or out via the menu option View. Menu- and symbol bar In the upper area of the program window there is a menu bar. Below the menu bar there is a symbol bar (standard toolbar, meter toolbar). Via the symbols you can access the frequently used functions. When you go over a symbol with the mouse a function description appears. COMBI-TOOL 91

Program description File M Menu File Opening, saving and printing of files and ending of the program modules File > New Menu option New Creating a new configuration file for the new configuration of meters from the series LZQJ. Note: Creation of a new configuration file should only be carried out by experienced and specially trained personnel. A wrong configuration can lead to malfunctioning of the meter! File > Open... Menu option Open... Opening of a saved file The following types of files can be opened: - Meter data (*.ZDT) - Complete configuration (*.KT1) - Tariff programs (*.TRF) - Ripple Control Receiver (*.RCR) - Display lists and readout lists (*.DSV) - Transformer data (*.WDL) File > Save Menu option Save Saving of an opened file 92 COMBI-TOOL

File > Save as... Menu option Save as... Saving of an opened file whereby the file name can be changed The following file types can be saved: - Meter data (*.ZDT) - Complete configuration (*.KT1) - Tariff program (*.TRF) - Ripple Control Receiver (*.RCR) - Display lists and readout lists (*.DSV) - Transformer data (*.WDL) File > Print... Menu option Print... Printing of the ripple control settings and also of the meter data readouts File > Print Preview... Menu option Print Preview... Print preview of the printing of ripple control settings and also of the meter readouts File > Printer set-up... Menu option Printer set-up... Opening of the window standard window for setting up the printer File > Last opened files Menu option Last opened files List of the last used files which can be opened with a mouse click File > Exit Menu option Exit Ending of COMBI-TOOL COMBI-TOOL 93

Meter M Menu Meter Communication with the meter Meter > Read parameters or start readout Menu option Read parameters or start readout Read out of the contents of the current displayed functional block from out of the meter Note: A functional block consists of several registers. The functional block RCR consists for example of the registers RCR parameter and Telegram definitions. Meter > Send parameters or execute an action Menu option Send parameters or execute an action Writing of the contents of the current displayed functional block in the meter Meter > Read complete parameters Menu option Read complete parameters Readout of the total meter configuration from out the meter (all functional blocks) Meter > Write all Menu option Write all Writing of the total meter configuration in the meter (all functional blocks) Meter > Stop Menu option Stop Interrupts the running communication with the meter 94 COMBI-TOOL

Options M Menu Options Program settings Options > Settings... Menu option Settings... Setting possibilities concerning the country settings, interfaces, tariff configuration etc. Field Country settings Select language Select in which language the COMBI-TOOL should be represented. Country Due to the fact that the COMBI-TOOL automatically carries out country specific settings you must select here the country where the COMBI-TOOL will be used (e.g. call-up list cannot be set in Germany). Note: After changing the country the program must be re-started so that the new setting is then effective. Field Parameterization delete measured values automatically after parameterization If the check box is activated (standard), after parameterization of the transformer factors and digitness, all the energy- and maximum registers and also all the load profile values are deleted (see page 124). PAR-Status switches off automatically after parameterization If the check box is activated, after parameterization of the transformer factors and digitness, the par-status (if active) is switched off. COMBI-TOOL 95

Field Tariff configuration Season description Here you can give the seasons a different name. To do this, double click on the relevant season and change the name. With the buttons at the top on the right you can also delete and add seasons and also change the sequence. View M Menu View Fading in and out of individual fields of the program surface and navigation within the register View > Nagivation Menu option Navigation Fading in and out of the navigation bar 96 COMBI-TOOL

View > Communication Menu option Communication Fading in and out of the communication window In the communication window it is possible to follow the communication process between the PC and the meter. View > Plausibility check Menu option Plausibility Check Fading in and out of the window plausibility check In this window the results of the plausibility check are represented. As a result of this it is possible to determine during the re-parameterization if the new settings are correct. View > Standard toolbar Menu option Standard toolbar Fading in and out of the standard toolbar COMBI-TOOL 97

View > Full screen toolbar Menu option Full screen toolbar Fading in and out of the button full screen on /off With activation of this function the input field is shown in full screen. Back to standard display View > Meter toolbar Menu option Meter toolbar Fading in and out of the meter toolbar View > Status bar Menu option Status bar Fading in and out of the status bar View > Next Menu option Next Switching to the next register 98 COMBI-TOOL

View > Back Menu option Back Return to the previous register? M Menu? Program information and release of the COMBI-TOOL to the full version? > Info Menu option Info Information about the installed program version and registration information COMBI-TOOL 99

Functional blocks The field navigation contains the functional blocks of the program. When you click on one of the symbols in the functional block e.g. on meter in the input field the corresponding register (Meter identification... Tariff control source) appears. In the registers you can make entries for the meter configuration. However, before you can make changes in the registers you must first read out the total meter configuration from the meter via Meter > Read complete parameters. In the registers of all functional blocks you can now find the settings of the meter. Note: Please save the read out meter configuration (File > Save as...) in order to be able to go back to this configuration if necessary In order to be able to read out the configuration and parameter of a meter from the series LZQJ activate the menu option Meter > Read complete parameters (see page 94). Afterwards all representable settings are called-up from the meter. Via the functional blocks and register an insight can be gained into the settings changed by the user. Note: Via View > Navigation the field Navigation can be faded in or out. 100 COMBI-TOOL

Functional block Meter In the functional block Meter the following parameters can be configured: - Meter identification - Interfaces - Reset parameter - Reset inhibition - Real Time Clock - Tariff control source Register Meter identification Meter identification Hardware-key Entry not accord. to standards The device type (hardware-key) gives information about the hardwareconfiguration of the meter. The meter identifier appears as soon as the meter is read out in any sort of way. The meter identifier, like the hardware key, cannot be changed. Identity register 0.0.0 up to 0.0.9 The OBIS-Register 0.0.0 is pre-defined and contains the meter address. Please note that a change of the meter address can affect the meter! The OBIS-Registers 0.0.1 to 0.0.9 are freely programmable. For each identity register you can enter a maximum of 32 characters. The display can however only display 8 characters (0-9 and A-F). Note: If the meter address doesn t contain 8 characters or contains a character which does not correspond to the HEX range (0-9 and A-F) then the background of the input field is represented in red. COMBI-TOOL 101

Register Interfaces Field Optical interface (Communication via the D0-interface of the meter by means of an optical communication adapter OKK) Baud rate Addressing Here the setting of the transmission speed of the meter interface is set. When using the newest optical communication adapter OKK from EMH a baud rate of 9600 Baud is recommended. Here it is defined if with access to the meter a meter address (OBIS-Register 0.0.0) should be asked for. Ignore Optional Mandatory The address identifier is ignored when accessing the meter. If an address identifier is sent from the readout software this must be correct otherwise it is not possible to communicate with the meter. Sending an address identifier is however not required. In order to access the meter a correct address identifier must be sent to the meter. Defining the meter address which should be asked for when accessing the meter 102 COMBI-TOOL

Login-password write access Determines if with write access to the meter a password should be asked for Optional Mandatory Sending a password is not essential. If however a password is sent from the readout software this must be correct otherwise it is not possible to communicate with the meter. In order to access the meter a correct password must be sent to the meter. Note: In the input field next to the selection field you can enter a password. A maximum of 8 characters (az, A-Z and 0-9) is allowed. Login-password read access Determines if with read access to the meter a password should be asked for. Optional Mandatory Sending a password is not essential. If however a password is sent from the readout software this must be correct otherwise it is not possible to communicate with the meter. In order to access the meter a correct password must be sent to the meter. R1, R2 mand. / Rest opt. In order to access R1 and R2 read commands a correct password must be sent to the meter. For other read commands sending a password is not essential. R1, R2 opt. / Rest mand. For R1 and R2 read commands sending a password is not essential. In order to access all other read commands a correct password must be sent to the meter. Note: The password for the read access is entered in the input field for the password read access since both of the passwords must be identical. A maximum of 8 characters (a-z, A-Z and 0-9) are allowed. COMBI-TOOL 103

W5 password The W5 password serves to transfer certain set commands (e.g. setting the clock, writing of the identity number) to the meter. The pre-setting 00000000 must only be changed if another password was agreed. Optional Mandatory Sending a W5 password is not essential. If however a password is sent from the readout software this must be correct otherwise it is not possible to communicate with the meter. In order to carry out certain commands a correct W5 password must be sent to the meter. Note: In the input field next to the selection field you can enter a password. A maximum of 8 characters are allowed (az, A-Z and 0-9). Field External interface (Communication via the electrical interface of the meter) Fixed baud rate Mode C Switch-baud rate Addressing Login-password write access Login-password read access W5 password Fixing if a fixed transmission speed rate should be used. Depending on the system the transmission takes place at the maximum possible interface speed. Here the fixed baud rate is determined. See Optical interface See Optical interface See Optical interface See Optical interface Field Electrical supplementary interface (Communication via the meters second electrical interface) Fixed baud rate Mode C Switch-baud rate Addressing Login-password write access Login-password read access W5 password Determines if a fixed transmission speed should be used. Depending on the system, transmission takes place with the maximum possible interface speed. Here the fixed baud rate is determined See Optical interface See Optical interface See Optical interface See Optical interface 104 COMBI-TOOL

Register Reset parameter In this register you can set the type of reset. There is the possibility of a clock controlled reset, a reset via the ripple control receiver and reset via an input. Field Clock controlled automatic reset Here you can set the time of the reset. The reset then always takes place at this time (e.g. every month on the first day at 00:00). Field Reset by RCR Here you can set if the reset should take place via the ripple control receiver and also if it should also take place synchronously to the registration period. Field Reset by input Here you can set if the reset should take place via an input and also if it should also take place synchronously to the registration period. COMBI-TOOL 105

Register Reset inhibition In the register Reset inhibition you can set the block time for a renewed reset depending on the reset channel (push button, interface, external input, RCR or RTC ). Three block times can be set. As a standard the block time 1 is used. In the table you can then set the block times for a renewed reset. If a field is empty and there is no entry then a block time of 0 is fixed. In the above screen, as an example the following has been agreed on. Case 1: If a reset has been activated via the push button on the meter then a renewed reset is possible after 900 s (block time). A reset via the interface, external input, RCR and RTC is however possible immediately since the field is empty (block time=0 s) Case 2: : If a reset has been activated via the ripple control receiver (RCR) then, due to the agreed block time 2 a renewed reset via an external signal can only be activated after 1800 s. A renewed reset via the ripple control receiver and real time clock can however occur after 900 s (block time 1). A reset via the push button and the interface is however possible immediately since the field is empty (block time=0 s) 106 COMBI-TOOL

Register Real Time Clock In the register Real Time Clock the following can be set: - Clock should run network controlled (tact is calculated from the line frequency) - Clock should be set via the DCF-radio signal - Setting options for the external synchronization and also for summer/winter time switching Field RTC synchronization Network control DCF control External synchronization The meter clock is set via the frequency from the mains supply. The meter clock is controlled via the DCF receiver of the meter. The DCF receiver receives the exact time and date information via radio. This information comes from the atomic clock of PTB in Braunschweig and is sent from Frankfurt am Main. The external synchronization occurs for example via an external ripple control signal or via an input from an external device. Activation of this function means that the following settings must be carried out: Synchronization window : Here the range is defined in which the synchronization of the clock takes place (e.g. ± 5 min). Synchronization block: Here the range is defined in which no renewed synchronization may take place (e.g. ± 5 min). COMBI-TOOL 107

Field Season times and time shifts The settings in this field are important for countries which distinguish between summer time and winter time. In Europe there are 3 time zones, Greenwich Mean Time, Central European Time and East European Time. In these time zones it is always switched between summer and winter time at 01.00 o clock UTC time. The following table shows the time shifts between the time zones referring to the UTC time 01.00 o clock UTC GMT BST CET CEST EET EEST 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 Legend: UTC = Universal Time Co-ordinated GMT = Greenwich Mean Time BST = British Summer Time CET = Central European Time CEST = Central European Summer Time EET = East European Time EEST = East European Summer Time You can now select always normal time, normal time with summer-/ winter time or Always UTC time. In addition you must select in the field Time Zone in which time zone the meter is to be operated. Always normal time Normal time with Summer-/winter time The time used by the meter without winter/summer-time switching change-over The meter caries out the summer-/winter time automatically starting from the normal time. If this function has been selected then, in the fields Start of summer time and Start of winter time you must set the time of the summer or resp. winter time switching. Always UTC time The meter always uses the UTC time 108 COMBI-TOOL

Register Tariff control source In the register Tariff control source the control of the energy- and maximum demand tariffs are defined. In order to switch the energy and maximum tariffs synchronously to the measuring period activate the function Synchron with MP. You now have the following possibilities: Tariff control scheduler Tariff control RCR External tariff control The tariffs are switched according to the settings in functional block Tariff configuration > Energy tariffs or maximum demand tariffs. The tariffs are switched via a ripple control receiver. The tariffs are controlled via an external signal. COMBI-TOOL 109

Functional block Tariff configuration In the functional block Tariff configuration the following parameters can be processed: - Holidays - Seasons - Energy tariffs - Maximum demand tariffs Register Public holidays In the register Public holidays the holidays can be defined which should be considered. The entry under Start year should always be the current year since the dynamic holiday table in the meter is calculated after the set year (see field Valid range). 110 COMBI-TOOL

Register Seasons In the register Seasons it is possible to set up to 12 seasons. A switching program can be allocated to every season (see Register Energy tariff and Register Maximum Demand tariffs page 113 onwards). Procedure: In order to define a season click with the mouse on the field Season times and then click on the right button. A pop-up menu opens with the entries Insert season, Change season to, Start and end date..., Remove, Reset to season 1. Insert season Here you can select pre-defined seasons. The following window opens in which the validity range of the season is defined. By clicking on OK the new season is displayed in the graphic. Change season to With the mouse go to the season which is to be changed. Click the right mouse button, go to Change season to and select a new season. This then replaces the old season in the graphic Season time. COMBI-TOOL 111

Start and end date... To begin with go with the mouse on the season for which you want to set the start-and end date. Click on the right mouse button, go on Start and end date... The following window appears. Here you can set the start- and end date for the selected season. If you confirm the settings with OK the changes/ settings are visible in graphic. Note: You can also change the start- and end date within the graphic Season times by clicking on the mouse between the two tariffs and by moving the tariff beams. Remove At first go with the mouse to the season which you want to remove. With the right mouse button click on Remove. The selected season is now removed and no longer visible in the graphic Season times. Reset to season 1 Sets the total season field back to season 1 again. Note: Aside from the graphics S1 to S12, the season descriptions set under Options > Settings... > Tariff configuration > Season description are represented. 112 COMBI-TOOL

Register Energy tariffs In the register Energy tariffs the tariff switching times for the energy registers can be defined. Procedure: Click with the mouse pointer in one of the checkboxes (e.g. Mon). Then a beam appears as with the seasons. Now with the mouse go on the beam and then click on the right mouse button. A pop-up menu opens with the selection possibilities Insert switching time, Change tariff, Set tariff time..., Remove and Remove to tariff 1 (Using this pop-up menu is basically the same as described under seasons). Note: If you want to activate 2 energy tariffs simultaneously then before click in the menu bar on the button. This causes the function Insert switching time > to combination of tariffs... to become activated in the pop-up menu. If in the register Seasons several seasons have been set then this must be considered when configuring the tariffs. An individual tariff model can be allocated to every season. If a switching program (tariff configuration) is read out from a meter in the field Switching clock program number the switching program number appears. Note: When creating a new switching program (File > New) or the switching program was changed this switching program should be allocated a new number so that it can be identified later. In the selection box Tariff with an exhausted running reserve the tariff can be defined which should be activated when the running reserve of the real time clock is exhausted. Explanation of the buttons: Delete total tariff program Cut total tariff program, contents are copied into the clipboard Copy the total tariff program in the clipboard Insert the total tariff program from the clipboard COMBI-TOOL 113

Register Maximum Demand tariffs In the register Maximum Demand tariffs the tariff switching times for the maximum demand registers can be defined. Procedure: Defining the maximum tariffs is the same as defining the energy tariffs. For this, with the mouse go to the beam and click on the right mouse. A pop-up menu opens with the selection possibilities Insert switching time, Change tariff, Set tariff time..., Remove and Remove to tariff 1. Click on Change tariff to combination to tariff and select the required tariff combination. In the selection box Tariff with an exhausted running reserve the tariff can be defined which should be activated when the running reserve of the real time clock is exhausted. Note: With an activated button over as maximum tariffs. the defined energy tariffs 1:1 are taken 114 COMBI-TOOL

Function block RCR Parameter (Ripple Control Receiver) In the functional block RCR Parameter the following parameters can be configured: - RCR Parameter - Telegram definitions General information about the Ripple Control Receiver The ripple control system is used for the remote control of end users in the utilities energy network. As the transmission path the normal energy network system is used. Transfer of control commands takes place via pulse repetitions in the range of 167 to approx. 2000 Hz (audio frequency). This pulse repetition is modulated to the 50-Hz voltage with an amplitude of approx. 0.5-8%. The audio frequency is switched on and off by a code (pulse repetition) which produces a telegram at the end. As a historical rule the telegram systems are named after the developer of the system. Common telegram systems are: ABB Ricontic b ABB Ricontic s L&G Semagyr 50a L&G Semagyr 50b L&G Semagyr 52 L&G Semagyr 56 RWE Sauter Schlumberger Pulsadis I Schlumberger Pulsadis II EdF CDC Siemens TELENERG Zellweger ZAG 60 Zellweger ZAG 180 Decabit ZPA They differ by their command evaluation process and their bit pattern features. A special receiver (ripple control receiver) is pre-switched to the remote controlled end user. The ripple control receiver decodes the pulse telegrams from the mains supply again and derives the required control information. COMBI-TOOL 115

Register RCR Parameter If a meter is equipped with a ripple control receiver (optional) then, after loading a ripple control file (*.rse) with the register RCR parameter or resp. Telegram definitions you can check and, if necessary, change the set parameter. A new RSE file can however not be created. Field RCR settings Activate RCR module After loading the ripple control file the checkbox is activated which means, that the ripple control receiver of the meter is activated. If you want to deactivate the ripple control receiver in the meter then remove the tick in the checkbox. restart disabled If during a telegram decoding of the receiver a new telegram is sent this leads to the cancelling of the current decoding. The receiver processes this telegram up to this point. restart enabled If during a telegram decoding of the receiver a new telegram is sent then this leads to the new start of the receiver. The receiver processes this telegram up to this point. Note: The Restart-Functionality depends on the used telegram system. The System Semagyr 52 for example supports this operational mode. 116 COMBI-TOOL

switch after last significant pulse position The ripple control receiver switches immediately after receiving the last significant pulse position of a relay although the complete telegram has not yet been received. switch at the end of telegram The ripple control receiver waits with the switching process until the complete ripple control telegram has been received. No phase selected The ripple control receiver is not addressed on any phase. RCR phase L1 The ripple control receiver receives the ripple control signal on phase 1. RCR phase L2 The ripple control receiver receives the ripple control signal on phase 2. RCR phase L3 The ripple control receiver receives the ripple control signal on phase 3. The control frequency, the functional voltage and the telegram system cannot be changed. They are contained in the customer specific parameterization of the ripple control file (*.rse). Column Behaviour after power return Defining how the ripple control relay should behave after power return. COMBI-TOOL 117

unchanged ON OFF Relay adopts the same switching condition as before the network failure Relay switches on Relay switches off The settings can be carried out for the relays 1 to 6. Column Special function In addition to the usual switching functions of the ripple control relay in this column the switching behaviour of the relay can be determined. pulse, no retrigger function pulse, retrigger function ON delay, exact ON delay, random A relay cannot be activated a second time by the same telegram, that means that the pulse time is not extended. If a relay is activated a second time by the same telegram during its activation time then the pulse time is started again. The switching procedure of the relay occurs at an exact given time (ON delay). The switching procedure of the relay occurs by chance in the given time (ON delay). Column Date Setting of the pulse times or respectively the ON delay Column Switching commands Defining which relay should be switched in parallel. Example: If relay 1 receives a switch command then relay 4 will also swtich. 118 COMBI-TOOL

Register Telegram definitions In the register Telegram definitions the system- and user specific telegram coding are represented (with electronic meters the so-called relay is to be understood symbolically). A Plus -symbol stands for the presence of the relevant control pulse (active pulse); a Minus -symbol stands for the absence of the control pulse (passive pulse). With a point in the telegram definition the control pulse position is not evaluated (indifferent pulse). RCR program number Number of the ripple control file The ripple control file contains the consigned ripple control telegram of the 6 possible relays and also the parameter of the digital filter with information about the control frequency and the function voltage. Setting of the telegram definitions Normally the ripple control file including the ripple control telegram is created from EMH. At this point you can however change the telegram yourself. Procedure: Open the register Telegram definitions in the functional block RCR. Load the ripple control file. You should now see a similar picture as the one above. With the mouse, click on the symbol that you want to change. In order to create a plus-sign press the key + on the keyboard, for a minus-sign and for a blank space.. In order to remove a plus or minus sign press the Del key. COMBI-TOOL 119

Decabit Special ripple control telegram which works without interpulse periods. The switching commands of the 126 double commands are designated code numbers which are directly entered. Inverse Inverting of all Decabit telegrams Number of pulse positions Input of the number of the control pulse positions of the telegram system Procedure: Enter the number 50. Then click on Apply. The number of columns has now changed to 50. Reset telegram Reset of the ripple control telegram line by line (all to. ) Procedure: Click in column 1 on the rows which you want to replace. After click on Reset telegram. 120 COMBI-TOOL

Functional block Lists After activation of the functional block Lists you can select the register Display lists or the register Readout lists. Here you can set the contents of the display- or resp. readout lists. In the register Display lists you can process the following parameters: - Options - Scrolling list - Info list - Set list - Call-up list In the register Readout lists the following parameters can be processed: - Options - Table 1 - Table 2 - Service table TS COMBI-TOOL 121

Functional block Lists > Display lists Register Options Field Display Option Scrolling option Show all registers (standard): All defined registers, independent of the active tariff are shown in the display one after the other with the set scrolling time. Display only active register In the scrolling mode on the display only the momentary tariff register can be shown (e.g. T1: 06 18.00; T2: 18.00 06.00, current clock time 15.30; only the registers allocated to tariff 1 are shown). Scrolling time, sec. The duration which the individual registers are shown in the scrolling display (on the LC-Display) Example: Scrolling time 10 s. The register 1.8.0 is visible for 10 s before the next register is displayed. Reset, sec. Time after which the meter (after the last operation of the button) returns to the scrolling mode from one of the display lists. Info list Defining if the info list should be used Field Number and sequence of pre-values Scrolling list Definition of the number of pre-values which should be shown in the scrolling list aside from the main value. 0 to 15 pre-values can be set. Next you can define the order of the pre-values. You can set if the newest or the oldest pre-value should be displayed first. The same settings can be carried out for the info list and the other lists (e.g. set list). Info list See Scrolling list Other lists See Scrolling list 122 COMBI-TOOL

Register Scrolling list Under Register pool all registers are listed which can be used in the scrolling list. The OBIS-codes and the description of the register are listed. Change scrolling list Procedure: Read out via Meter > Read parameters or start readout or Meter > Read complete parameters the current configuration from the meter. Under Scrolling list you now see the configuration of the scrolling list. You now have the possibility to add or delete registers. In order to add a register click with the mouse on the register which you would like to add. In order to mark several registers press down the Ctrl-button and with the mouse click on further registers. Once you have marked all required registers click on the green arrow.... To add a register on a special place in the list mark in the scrolling list the register behind the new register should be added. Now all registers requested by you appear on the right in the scrolling list. If you click on the green double arrow all available registers are taken over in the scrolling list. In order to delete a register from the scrolling list mark the requested register as already described. In order to delete individual or several marked registers from the scrolling list click the red arrow. To delete all registers click on the red double arrow. COMBI-TOOL 123

Field Filter To simplify the defining of the scrolling list filters are inserted and through activation or deactivation of the filters certain register groups can be displayed or resp. hidden under Register pool. General information Display of general meter registers under Register pool Example: C.52.0 Phase information Editable settings Display of registers under Register pool, which can be edited by the user. Note: This filter can only be used for the set list. Example: 0.9.1 See /set (with the keys) current time Momentary value Display of the momentary values under Register pool Example: 31.25 Instantaneous value current phase L1 Maximum demand register Display of the maximum demand register under Register pool Example: 1.6.1 Active power + maximum M1 + prevalues Energy registers Display of the energy registers under Register pool Example: 1.8.1 Active power + energy register T1 + pre-values Via the menu Meter > Send parameters or execute an action these settings can be written in the meter. 124 COMBI-TOOL

Functional block Lists > Readout lists In the register Readout lists you can process the following parameters: - Options - Table 1 (billing data) - Table 2 (load profile table) - Service table TS Register Options Field Number and sequence of pre-values In the functional block Lists > Display lists > Number and sequence of pre-values, analog to the display lists the number of pre-values and also the sorting of these for table 1, 2 and also the service table can be set. In the registers Table 1, Table 2 and Service table TS the configuration of these tables can be carried out (same procedure as described in the register scrolling list). COMBI-TOOL 125

Functional block Log books Register User log book In this register you can select by clicking in the list which values should be monitoring by the meter. These values are recorded in the user log book P.200. For the values Current symmetry and Voltage symmetry you can set a threshold. When a threshold is exceeded an entry in the user log book P.200 is registered. 126 COMBI-TOOL

Functional block Parameterization In the functional block Parameterization transformer factors and the digitness of transformer meters from the series LZQJ can be configured. The most important functions of the program are: Configuration of meter parameters: U-transformer, I-transformer, pulse duration, pulse constants, units and digits left/right of the decimal point Plausibility test Meter configuration online: read out, parameterization, delete energy registers, switch off PAR-Status Creation and printing of transformer labels Note: In order to change the transformer ratios with transformer connected meters (primary meters) the meter must be transferred into the parameterization mode (if the transformer ratios have been defined as parameterizable values). In this case, with certified meters the verification is no longer valid! After parameterization of the transformer factors and digitness, all measured values should be deleted. Otherwise, this can lead to implausible measured values in the energy- and maximum registers and also in the load profiles. The delete function can be activated under settings (see page 95). Opening an existing configuration file (*.WDL) In order to open an existing configuration file click in the menu on File > Open. The following window opens: Select the configuration file to be opened and then click on Open. COMBI-TOOL 127

Saving a configuration file (as..) (*.WDL) In order to save a configuration file click in the menu on File > Save. The following window opens: Enter the file names of the configuration file, choose the file type *.WDL and then click on Save. Determining the set transformer factor and the digitness To begin with read the set transformer factors and digitness from the meter. For this click on Meter > Read parameters or start readout Program window after successful communication: Once all commands have been read, the program attempts to recognize the meter design automatically. If the meter design is not recognized (with long range meters) then a standard meter 3x58/100 V, 1 A is selected. You can now carry out changes and rewrite these in the meter. For this click on Meter > Send parameters or execute an action. 128 COMBI-TOOL

Define meter design The selection of a meter design is absolutely necessary for further plausibility checks and for automatic calculations. After the meter design have been selected, the standard pulse time, the calculated digits left/right of the decimal point and the units are shown. For each design a LED max - constant is also defined (secondary). In the following table, meter designs with pre-defined LED max - constants are listed. 1A 2A 5A 5II1A / 1(6) 5(60) 10(60) 10(100) 3 x 58 / 100 V 100.000 50.000 40.000 40.000 3 x 63 / 110 V 100.000 50.000 40.000 40.000 3 x 115 / 200 V 50.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 3 x 127 / 220 V 50.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 3 x 230 / 400 V 20.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 1.000 1.000 500 3 x 400 / 690 V 10.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 3 x 100 V 100.000 50.000 40.000 40.000 3 x 110 V 100.000 50.000 40.000 40.000 3 x 200 V 50.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 3 x 220 V 50.000 20.000 20.000 20.000 3 x 400 V 20.000 10.000 10.000 10.000 3 x 690 V 10.000 5.000 5.000 5.000 XXXX = I-Transformer, XXXX = direct connection meters, no transformer Checkbox 4-Quadrant Meter The setting of this box only needs to be paid attention to in the Offline-mode, i.e. when a new file is created and it is for a four quadrant meter. When the control box is marked then the reset inhibition for the LED is deactivated, i.e. the LED flashes with the import and export of active energy. If the control box is not marked then the reset inhibition for the LED is activated and the LED flashes only with the import of active energy. COMBI-TOOL 129

Define U-transformer and I-transformer The U- and I-transformer factors are entered in the form of PPPPPP/SSSSSS (without decimal point). PPPPPP is the primary valency and SSSSSS the secondary valency of the measured variable. This corresponds to an input range from 0 to 999999. With some meter designs (e.g. 3x400/690, 3x230/400 or 10(100)A) the input of transformer factors is blocked. In this case the factors are set to 1 (no transformer). Note: The entered factors may not be zero. If this is the case then the value is automatically set to 1. This also applies when the input area is empty. Define pulse time The pulse times can be set in 10 ms steps from 10 ms to 200 ms and in 50 ms steps from 200 ms to 1000 ms and are used for the pulse outputs (standard 50 ms). Define output pulse values The input of pulse constants is limited, since the pulse constants are coupled to each other. The constants for the test-led are automatically calculated by the transformer configuration file. With unfavourable combinations the calculated constants for the LED can be bigger than the pre-defined LED max - constants. In this case an error announcement is displayed. From this, the maximum frequencies of the output pulses are also calculated and displayed. A warning is displayed with a frequency which is higher than the highest possible output frequency given by the pulse length. You can then decide if you would like to retain or change the pulse constants. When saving or with meter parameterization if it is not plausible an additional warning is displayed. 130 COMBI-TOOL

Setting units and digits right/left of the decimal point After selecting the meter design and inputting the U- and I-transformer factors a configuration is automatically created from the digits left/right of the decimal point and of the units. This function can be deactivated by activating the control box No pre-calculation of the digitness. Then you can freely adapt the created configuration to the register depiction. Please note that for the calculation of the energy- and maximum register the same transformer ratio has to be used. The following qualities are settable: digits to the left/right of the decimal point and units for the register (energy register) in the standard operating mode A maximum of 8 digits are possible: 1 to 8 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 7 digits right of the decimal point. Dimensions Kilo/Mega/Giga digits to the left/right of the decimal point for the register (energy register) in test mode A maximum of 8 digits are possible: 1 to 8 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 7 digits right of the decimal point. The dimensions are taken over from the standard operating mode and cannot be changed. digits to the left/right of the decimal point for the maximum register in standard operating mode A maximum of 6 digits are possible: 1 to 6 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 5 right of the decimal point. The dimensions are taken over from the register and cannot be changed. The configuration of the cumulation register is automatically calculated and created from the maximum register. The digits right/left of the decimal point is related to a measuring period duration of 15 minutes (standard). With a different measuring period duration a calculation by the customer is necessary. digits to the left/right of the decimal point for the LP energy feed function in standard operating mode A maximum of 6 digits are possible: 1 to 6 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 5 right of the decimal point. The digits right/left of the decimal point is related to a registering period duration of 15 minutes (standard). With a different registering period duration a calculation by the customer is necessary. digits to the left/right of the decimal point for momentary power in the standard operating mode A maximum of 6 digits are possible: 1 to 6 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 5 right of the decimal point. The dimensions are taken over from the register and cannot be changed. digits left/right of the decimal point and units for momentary voltage in the standard operating mode A maximum of 6 digits are possible: 1 to 6 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 5 right of the decimal point. Dimensions: V/kV COMBI-TOOL 131

digits to the left/right of the decimal point for momentary current in the standard operating mode A maximum of 6 digits are possible: 1 to 6 digits left of the decimal point, 0 to 5 right of the decimal point. Dimensions: A/kA In the test mode only the energy configuration can be changed. All other options are available as in the standard operation mode. With the input of the data, a plausibility check takes place to find out if there is a register overflow. With underflow of 1500 h a warning appears. You can then decide if you would like to retain or change the units and the digitness. Warnings also appear if the maximum register digitness is exceeded (depiction of the selection list with a red background). When saving or with meter parameterization which it is not plausible additional warnings are shown. 132 COMBI-TOOL

Plausibility check With the creation of the transformer configuration the data and the defined context is checked. Warnings and error announcements are displayed in the output area in the main window. If the format of the register is not correct then the relevant selection lists are shown with a red background. Before the rewriting of the configuration in the meter the following question appears: Here you are can decide if you want to save the configuration or not. Sequence of the automatic calculations and the dependency between parameters: - Meter design provides the data U nom, I nom. From the data the P max secondary is calculated. - From the U-transformer, I-transformer and P max secondary the P max primary, I max and U max primary is calculated. - From the pulse time the maximum frequency F max of the output pulse is calculated. - From the P max primary and also the digits left and right of the decimal point the energy counter overflow with full load is calculated - From the digits left (integer places) /right (decimal places) of the decimal point the total digitness of the meter counter is checked. COMBI-TOOL 133

Creating and printing transformer nameplates Click on the button. The following window opens: Field Meter identification / Serial print Start identity number Setting the identity number/device number of the first transformer nameplate. The numbers of further nameplates are increased by 1. Number of identity Defining the number of nameplates. Field Pulse constant Defining how the unit of the output constants is represented on the transformer nameplates - in Imp./kWh (kvarh) or kwh (kvarh)/imp. Field Texts The texts are predefined however, they can be changed by the user. For this, click in the relevant field and change the text. 134 COMBI-TOOL

Functional block Configuration list In the functional block Configuration list, the total configuration of the meter can be read out from the meter and then saved as a text file. Procedure: Click Meter > Read parameters or start readout. After a successful readout, Yes appears in the field meter read out/data file loaded. Now you have the possibility to save the configuration list as a text file (*.txt). For this, click on Save as text file under... Note: If you have the possibility to create a PDF, save the configuration list as a PDF. For this, go to File > Print... and select the appropriate printer (e.g. Acrobat Distiller or PDF-Creator). COMBI-TOOL 135

Index A address identifier... 101 B baud rate...8, 24, 82, 101, 103 bluetooth OKK... 39 C certification relevant log book... 31 changing of impulse constants... 25 comment... 32 communication window... 96 COM-Port... 20, 38, 62, 82 configuration file...91, 126, 127, 129 configuration list... 134 control centre...8, 36, 47, 57, 58, 59 control centre file...47, 57, 59 conversion...33, 36, 83 country settings... 94 current transformer...126, 129, 130, 132 D D0... 20 data export... 33 load profile export... 33 data read out...27, 37 data readout readout20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 39, 49, 51, 52, 55, 56, 59, 62, 64, 65, 68, 91, 92, 93, 101, 102, 103, 120, 122, 127, 134 date set date... 23 display lists...121, 124 info list... 121 scrolling list...121, 122, 123, 124 set list...121, 123 E ehz readout... 8, 32 energy registers...112, 123, 126, 130 energy tariffs...112, 113 F functional block lists... 120, 121, 124 meter... 100 tariff configuration... 109 G graphic display... 21, 35, 36, 54, 55 graphic load profile display...33, 35, 36 H holiday set holidays...70, 71, 75, 80, 89, 109 I identity register... 100 impulse constants... 25 info list... 121 installation check...49, 50, 51 interfaces... 38, 94 COM-Port... 20, 38, 62, 82 optical interface... 20 serial interface... 82 USB interface...20, 38, 82 I-transformer...126, 129, 130, 132 K key code...15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 48 L LED impulse constants...128, 129 load profile8, 21, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 44, 52, 53, 54, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 83, 84, 85, 88, 94, 124, 126 compressed load profile... 28, 52 load profile data... 28, 33, 34, 35, 52, 65, 83 standard load profile... 21, 54 user load profile...29, 52, 54 load profile export... 33 log book... 8, 30, 31, 32, 68 certification relevant log book... 31 operation log book... 8, 30, 31, 32, 68 user log book... 8, 31 login-password... 39 M manipulation register... 26 maximum demand register... 123 maximum tariffs...108, 113 meter data... 92 meter identification... 89, 99, 100, 133 meter parameters...89, 126 momentary values... 27, 55, 123 MSCONS... 8, 64, 65, 66, 67 N navigation bar... 95 network quality...8, 36, 54 O OBIS... 83, 100, 101 optical communication adapter OKK10, 20, 38, 39, 82, 101 output frequency... 129 136 Index

overload threshold... 25 P parameterize meter parameters...89, 126 plausibility check... 96, 128, 131 pre-values...23, 121, 123, 124 pulse duration... 126 R RCR parameter...93, 115 RCR program number... 118 read command... 8 readout20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 39, 49, 51, 52, 55, 56, 59, 62, 64, 65, 68, 91, 92, 93, 101, 102, 103, 120, 122, 127, 134 readout lists... 91, 92, 120 service table... 21, 39, 62, 124 table 1...21, 124 table 2...21, 83 table 3... 21 real time clock...100, 106 register digitness... 131 register overflow... 131 release... 10, 15, 17, 19, 47, 48, 98 reset... 23, 26, 104, 105, 128 reset inhibition...23, 128 ripple control file...9, 22, 115, 116, 118 ripple control receiver RCR parameter...93, 115 RCR program number... 118 ripple control telegram... 116, 118, 119 ripple control telegram... 116, 118, 119 S scrolling list...121, 122, 123, 124 scrolling time... 121 season... 73, 75, 76, 83, 95, 110, 111, 112 serial interface... 82 service table... 21, 39, 62, 124 set date... 23 set list...121, 123 set pulse duration... 126 set time... 23 setting units and digits right/left of the decimal point...130, 131 standard load profile... 28 T table 1...21, 124 table 2... 21, 83 table 3... 21 tariff configuration...94, 112 energy tariff...108, 113 maximum tariff...112, 113 tariff control... 108 tariff control source... 99, 100, 108 test mode... 26, 130, 131 time set time... 23 transformer ratios... 81, 126, 130 transformer setting... 45 U USB interface...20, 38, 82 user load profile...29, 52, 54 user log book... 8, 31 U-transformer... 126, 129, 132 V voltage transformer... 126, 129, 132 W W5-password... 39, 62, 103 write command... 8, 26 Index 137