Elster A3 ALPHA Product Manual
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- Page 1 ® A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector Product Guide PG42-1005A...
- Page 2 EnergyAxis System ■ A3 ALPHA Meter The A3 ALPHA meter builds upon the strengths of the existing ALPHA meter designs. Like its predecessors, the A3 ALPHA meter uses Elster Electricity's Circuit Board patented digital measurement techniques that offer high accuracy, repeatability, and low ownership costs.
- Page 3 PG421005A A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector ILC1 option board ITM3 option board Meter circuit board Meter electronic housing Figure 1. A3 ALPHA meter electronic assembly Figure 2. A3 ALPHA meter with ITM3 RJ-11 cable July 2003...
- Page 4 PG42-1005A Metercat Programming Note To have the A3 ALPHA meter function properly as a data collector in the EnergyAxis System, it is important that the meter be programmed correctly using Metercat. In the Remote component tab in Metercat, be sure that the following options are set: Port 1 usage is set to internal modem.
- Page 5 This information is then propagated through the LAN to the REX meters. The time base in the A3 ALPHA meter/collector is used as the system time for the LAN, and the ILC1 option board periodically reads this time and distributes the time to the LAN.
- Page 6 A3 ALPHA meter/collector. The ILC1 option board does not have its own real time clock; instead, it obtains the time directly from the A3 ALPHA meter. There are two ways the ILC1 option board can lose time from the A3 ALPHA meter: A3 ALPHA meter has lost its timekeeping capability ■...
- Page 7 PG421005A A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector Reading the A3 ALPHA The A3 ALPHA meter/collector can be read in the following ways: Meter/Collector visually using the LCD ■ remotely using the ITM3 option board and Elster Electricity meter support ■ software For more details on the information that can be read on the LCD, see "Display List Items."...
- Page 8 Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if safety procedures are not followed. If the A3 ALPHA meter/collector must be taken out of service (because of an error condition, the telephone modem fails, etc.), the A3 ALPHA meter/collector can be replaced with another A3 ALPHA meter/collector.
- Page 9 Clock error. This code indicates an error with the timekeeping ability of the ILC1 option board. The ILC1 option board can lose its real time clock if the A3 ALPHA meter has lost its timekeeping capability or if the ILC1 option board cannot communicate with the A3 ALPHA meter.
- Page 10 MAS. ILC1 Option Board Status Codes For ILC1 status codes to appear on the A3 ALPHA LCD they must be pro- grammed as displayable items. Status codes indicate the operational status of the ILC1 option board. Unlike error codes, the status codes do not indicate a problem with the ILC1 option board.
- Page 11 PG421005A A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector Collector operation. This code indicates that the A3 ALPHA meter is operating as a collector. While operating as a collector, the A3 ALPHA meter is collecting and storing REX meter data. ILC1 Option Board Information ILC1 option board information can be displayed on the A3 ALPHA meter LCD.
- Page 12 A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector PG42-1005A Table 5. Maximum number of days of load profiling storage available based on 15-minute load profiling intervals REX meters allowed to register Days of LP storage 1024 Table 6. Maximum number of days of load profiling storage available based on...
- Page 13 Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) Canada Compliance The A3 ALPHA meter/collector complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 14: Technical Specifications
A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector PG42-1005A Technical Specifications Absolute Maximums Voltage Continuous 528 VAC Surge voltage withstand Test performed Results ANSI C37.90.1 Oscillatory 2.5 kV, 2500 strikes Fast Transient 5 kV, 2500 strikes 6 kV @ 1.2/50 µs, 10 strikes ANSI C62.41 IEC 61000-4-4 4 kV, 2.5 kHz repetitive burst for 1 minute... - Page 15 In no event will Elster Electricity, LLC be responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to: damage or loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, loss of profits or revenues, or claims against the user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety notices contained herein.
- Page 16 Information herein is subject to change without notice. Product +1 919 212 4800 specifications cited are those in effect at the time of publication. support@us.elster.com © 2003 by Elster Electricity, LLC. All rights reserved. www.elsterelectricity.com Printed in the United States.
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