Mk32 BS LPS External User Manual (English) V2.3 2018-02-06

External User Manual
Abacus Series, Mk32 V2.0 Meter (BS, LPS)
Ver. 2.3
6/2/2018
EDMI Design China
2380-UM04E
(Active Energy)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................7
1.1 Intended Audience for External User Manual ........................................................................... 7
1.2 Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Mk32 Tamper (Fraud) Types Detection and Logging ................................................................ 8
1.4 Additional Tamper Deterrence Features ................................................................................... 8
1.5 This Manual Describes Only Mk32 BS LPS V2.0 Meter.............................................................. 8
2 Normative Reference .................................................................................................... 10
3 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................. 11
4 Meter External Features & Dimensions .......................................................................... 13
4.1 Identification of Parts .............................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Mk32 Security Seals................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Meter Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 17
4.5 Meter Terminals Dimensions .................................................................................................. 19
5 Meter Terminals & Connection Diagrams ....................................................................... 20
5.1 L & N Terminals & Other Terminals (5~8) ............................................................................. 20
5.2 Meter Connection / Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................... 21
6 Meter Relay Control Function ........................................................................................ 23
7 Meter Communication Ports.......................................................................................... 24
7.1 Local Optical Communication Port .......................................................................................... 24
7.2 Internal Communication Port (Optional) ................................................................................ 24
7.3 Communication Protocol......................................................................................................... 25
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8 Custom Display (LCD) on Meter (Optional for Split-Meter) ............................................. 26
8.1 Mk32 BS LPS Meter LCD Version ............................................................................................. 26
8.2 LCD Icons ................................................................................................................................. 27
8.3 Main Data Display Area ........................................................................................................... 30
8.4 Display Header at Upper Right of LCD ..................................................................................... 30
8.5 Auto-Scroll Display Menu ........................................................................................................ 31
8.6 Manual-Scroll Display Menu (Push button mode by User) ..................................................... 33
8.7 Short Codes (Hash Codes) Display Menu ................................................................................ 35
8.8 Mk32 Meter’s Error Message List ........................................................................................... 38
9 Keypad on Prepayment Keypad-Meter .......................................................................... 41
9.1 Keying in a Token..................................................................................................................... 42
9.2 Mk32 Meter’s Special-Execution Short Codes ........................................................................ 44
10 Meter Recording ........................................................................................................... 46
10.1 Real-Time Clock (RTC).............................................................................................................. 46
10.2 Event Logs................................................................................................................................ 46
10.3 Tariffs & Time-of-Day (TOD) / Time-of-Use (TOU) Metering .................................................. 49
10.4 Billing Reset Function .............................................................................................................. 50
10.5 Load Survey & Demand Logs ................................................................................................... 51
11 Meter’s Handling of Alarms ........................................................................................... 52
11.1 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Power Overloading....................................................................... 52
11.2 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Voltage Sags/ Swells ..................................................................... 52
11.3 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Tampers........................................................................................ 53
11.4 (Only applicable to Prepayment Mk32 Meter) - Handling of Low Credit .............................. 55
A Other Hardware Specifications in Mk32 Meter .............................................................. 57
B Mk32 Security Overview ................................................................................................ 58
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C Mk32 Meter Firmware Upgrading .................................................................................. 60
D Meter’s Mounting & Installation .................................................................................... 62
E Meter’s Commission Short Codes .................................................................................. 66
F “Tamper Status” Data Item’s Decoding Method ............................................................. 67
G EDMI Metering Software for Utility’s Use ...................................................................... 68
H Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................... 70

Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 4-1: Front View of Mk32 BS Keypad-Meter (Normal-Meter) with Short
Transparent Terminal Cover ...................................................................................... 13
Figure 4-2: Front View of Mk32 BS Split-Meter with Ultra-short Transparent Terminal
Cover .......................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 4-3: Mk32 BS Meter Security Seals.................................................................................... 15
Figure 4-4: External Dimensions Diagrams (Mk32 BS LPS Meter with Short Terminal
Cover) ......................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-5: External Dimensions Diagrams (Mk32 BS LPS Meter with Ultra-Short Terminal
Cover) ......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 4-6: Mk32 BS 4-Terminal (Brass) Dimensions Diagram ..................................................... 19
Figure 5-1: Mk32 BS LPS Meter Terminal Block View .................................................................. 20
Figure 5-2: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 2S-2R） ............................................................... 21
Figure 5-3: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 1S-1R）(Tanesco 2017 example)........................ 22
Figure 9-1: Example of Silicone Keypad on Mk32 Keypad-Meter ............................................... 41
Figure 9-2: Example of Prepayment Meter ID Swipe Card .......................................................... 42

Chapter
1
1 Introduction
1.1 Intended Audience for External User Manual
Intended target audience for this manual are external parties (e.g. Utilities and external customers) to
introduce this Meter’s various designed options that may meet their metering requirements.
This document’s information is the property of EDMI especially EDMI Design China. Information
contained in this manual is subject to continuous development change without prior notice!
1.2 Features & Benefits
What Mk32 is:
 BS
 Single-phase 1P2W or 1P3W
 Active-energy measurement
 With maximum of 2 x disconnection relays and maximum of 1 x internal remote communication

module
 Auto-scroll display and Manual-scroll display on Meter LCD
 Automatic billing reset (for firmware supporting TOU feature)
 Residential meter
Mk32 Minimum Viable Functions:
 For Prepay firmware version, it comes with complete Prepayment Features

 Complying with STS prepayment standard
 Accepting credit tokens and management (technical) tokens entered from remote
Customer-Interface-Unit (CIU) keypad
 Communicating information on Meter’s operational and alarm statuses
 Providing switch (by firmware setup) to credit (post-pay) metering mode
 (Optional) Internal communications module for:
o Remote token transmission and remote control functions execution

1 Introduction
o Remote topping-up of meter’s credit by STS-compliant vending platforms on Internet,

POS and e-commerce systems
o Communication of successful credit tokens’ values and meter’s data to user by GPRS or
SMS / USSD information systems
 Neutral Current Measurement, Relay Disconnect & Anti-tampering (Anti-Fraud) Features

 Two independent energy measuring elements (metering circuits) with one on the Load wire
and one on the Neutral wire: When the powers measured by the two circuits are unbalanced,
Meter will calculate its metering based on data from the circuit with the higher power, thus
reducing Utilities’ loss of revenue from electricity theft (unfair use)
 Disconnect functionality to trip customer load’s supply during selected tampers:
Choice of one-relay structure (for disconnecting only Load wire) or two-relays structure (one relay
with shunt for disconnecting Load wire and one relay with CT for disconnecting Neutral wire)
 Customisation of Meter’s LED1 (for prepayment meter by firmware), Second Push-button (by
firmware) and Display Menus based on Utility’s Requirements
1.3 Mk32 Tamper (Fraud) Types Detection and Logging
• Meter Lid (Top Cover) Open

• Terminal Cover Open (during Meter’s power-on or power-off modes)
• Magnetic Interference
• Load Unbalance
• Power Reversal
• Meter Cabinet (Enclosure Box) Door Open
The following event can also be detected and logged even though it may not be considered as
tampering by some Utilities:
• Power Overload
1.4 Additional Tamper Deterrence Features
• Auto-forward recording using Unidirectional register

(i.e. records reverse energy as absolute/positive energy)
1.5 This Manual Describes Only Mk32 BS LPS V2.0 Meter

This manual describes only Mk32 BS LPS V2.0 Meter with the following characteristics:
 IEC meter with BS terminal (non-plugin type)

 Streamlined low-cost hardware version which does not support external plug-in communications
module (such as GPRS module)
 Provides only one-way prepayment communications (when used with prepayment firmware)
Select from one of the following variants:
BS Keypad-meter
(Also called Mk32 Normal-meter or Combo-meter)

 Must be supplied with keypad and LCD on the meter itself
 In prepayment application, this self-contained hardware variant

does not require Customer Interface Unit (CIU)
Mk32 BS Keypad-Meter comes with

OR its own keypad. (Meter LCD is compulsory)
BS Split-meter
This means
 No keypad on the meter
 LCD on the meter itself is optional
 Split-meters are suitable if Utility wishes to keep the meters in

an inaccessible location (e.g. on a high pole or in a centralised
Meter room) or for cluster-metering applications.
 In prepayment application, it is usually paired with a Customer

Interface Unit (CIU) so that Utility consumer will have no
problem to recharge (top-up) prepaid credits (kWh) into his
Split-meter remotely!
Mk32 BS Split-Meter has no keypad.
Relies on CIU keypad for prepayment
application.(Meter LCD is optional)
Note: At the time of placing order for Mk32 BS LPS V2.0 meter, Utility is advised to confirm its LCD
Display Menus, TOU, Maximum Demand and Load Survey requirements to enable EDMI factory to
configure them correctly according to Utility’s requirements before Meter’s delivery.

2 Normative Referenc e
Chapter
2
2 Normative Reference
 IEC 62052-11-2003 Electricity Metering Equipment (A.C.) – General Requirements, Tests and
Test Conditions – Part 11: Metering Equipment
 IEC 62053-21-2003 Electricity Metering Equipment (A.C.) – Particular Requirements – Part 21:
Static Meters for Active Energy (Classes 1 and 2)
 IEC 62055-31: 2005-09 Electricity Metering – Payment Systems – Part 31: Particulars
Requirements – Static Payment Meters for Active Energy (Classes 1 and 2)
 IEC 62055-41: 2007-05，Electricity Metering – Payment Systems – Part 41：Standard Transfer

Specification (STS) – Application Layer Protocol for One-Way Token Carrier Systems
 SPLN D3.009-1:2010, Single-Phase Prepaid Active Energy Static Meter by System of Standard
Transfer
Note:
Mk32 Meter series comply with the infra-red (optical) communication port hardware standard
but not the rest of IEC 62056-21.

Chapter
3
3 Electrical Specifications
Note: Currently, Mk32 is meant for Active Energy measurements only.
Parameter Value
Active Energy Only
Accuracy Class:
(refer to specific value on IEC62053-21
Meter’s nameplate) Class 1.0 or Class 2.0
120VAC, 220VAC, 230VAC, 240VAC

Nominal (Rated) Voltage, Un:
(refer to specific value on Meter’s nameplate)
Specified Operating Range,
0.9 Un ～ 1.1 Un
IEC Standard : 0.9Un ~ 1.1Un
Extended Operating Range : Unn～
0.80.8U ~ 1.15U
1.15 Un
n
Operating Voltage Extreme Limits Operating

0.0 Un ～ 1.15 Un
Range : 0.0 ~ 1.15Un
(Minimum) Boundary 0.5 Un for 220~240VAC,

Operating Voltage: 0.7 Un for 120VAC
Base Current, Ib : 5A, 10A As indicated by “Basic current

(Maximum current)” values on
Maximum Current, Imax: 60A, 80A, 100 A Meter’s nameplate
Reference (Grid / Supply)
50 Hz (±5%), 60 Hz (±5%) (as indicated on Meter’s nameplate)
Frequency:
Meter / Pulsing Constant: Active Energy Only
(as indicated on Meter’s
nameplate) Default =1000 imp/kWh (configurable)
1P2W or 1P3W (as indicated on Meter’s nameplate)
(Please refer to wiring diagram printed on the inside of Meter’s
Terminal Cover to know if Meter has Neutral Current
Measurement Mode: measurement for anti-tamper purpose!
Note: The same wiring diagram will also show how many relays
the Meter has!)
Voltage Circuits: < 2W 10VA

Power Consumption (Burden)
Current Circuits: < 2.5VA

3 Electrical Specificati ons
Parameter Value
During active PLC / RF Additional power consumption
communications: (burden) on voltage circuits is
< 8W
Test of immunity to
IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.2
electrostatic discharges
Test of immunity to
IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.3
electromagnetic RF fields
Fast transient impulse test IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.4
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Test of immunity to
(EMC)
conducted disturbances
IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.5
induced by
radio-frequency fields
Surge immunity test IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.6
Radio interference
IEC 62052-11:2003 7.5.8
suppression:
Meter Case: Insulating Encased Meter of

Protective Class 2
Insulation
AC Voltage test: IEC 62053-21:2003 7.4
Impulse Voltage test: IEC 62052-11:2003 7.3.2
Protection Against Ingress of
IEC 60529 IP54 Outdoor Meter’s requirements
Dust & Water (IP Rating):
Operating Range: -25C ～ +55C
Temperature Range Limits Range: -40C ～ +70C
Storage & Transport Range: -40C ～ +85C
Relative Humidity: < 95% (No condensation)
Mean Life Expectancy MTTF: >= 10 years

(Product Life): Mean Life of Product: >= 2.19 x 104 h
See “Other Hardware Specifications” section in Appendices for other specifications of Mk32 BS LPS
hardware.

Chapter
4
4 Meter External Features & Dimensions
4.1 Identification of Parts
Note: Currently, Mk32 BS is meant for Active Energy measurements only.

(As at 2017-08-24, it can measure Reactive energy but currently does not meet IEC 62053-23 standard)
XXX
Figure 4-1: Front View of Mk32 BS Keypad-Meter (Normal-Meter)

with Short Transparent Terminal Cover

4 Meter Exter nal Features & Dimensions
Figure 4-2: Front View of Mk32 BS Split-Meter with Ultra-short Transparent Terminal Cover
Item No. Description

Optical Port (IEC FLAG , infra-red contact-type)
Meter LCD Display
Meter Keypad
Terminal Block
Meter Push-buttons (from left to right)
First (Left) Button: Also called “Select” button.
Primary use as “Page Down” button for displaying Manual-Scroll Menu
sequentially in Meter LCD.
Second (Right) Button: Unused or customised
Currently unused in Mk32 Meter.
Reserved for future use such as “Meter Setup” button (“Programming” button)
or Manual Billing Reset (if Meter firmware supports TOU).

Tips:
Mk32 low-power meter series hardware cannot support GPRS module. However, Utility can consider a
cluster-metering solution consisting of several Mk32 BS meters connected by RS485 or RF(2.4GHz)
communications to a gateway GW30 that is fitted with GPRS!
4.2 Mk32 Security Seals

A maximum of 3 security seals can be fitted on Mk32 BS meter during factory production:
 and : On Mk32 BS Meter’s Lid /

Cover’s lower left and right
: On Mk32 BS Meter’s right button

(usually this button is used for “Meter
Setup” or “Programming’)
However, for this particular button,

Utility may request factory not to add
its security seal during meter
production if Utility still wishes to add 
this seal themselves after they do
some meter configuration themselves

after meter delivery).
In addition, Mk32 allows another maximum of

2 security seals on Terminal cover (long or
short). These are usually added by the Utility
after meter installation.
Figure 4-3: Mk32 BS Meter Security Seals
4.3 LED Indicators
A typical Mk32Meter comes with 3 x LEDs with customisable labels.

(LEDs are only operational during Meter’s powered-on condition).
Note: Actually, maximum of 5 x LED indicator are possible. However, currently, only Active Energy
Pulsing is tested and ready.
LED1: Power LED2: Tamper LED3: Pulse

LED Description
 When Meter is powered OFF, this LED1 is OFF (extinguish).
(Relay opens during this state).
Dual-colour
LED1  When Meter is powered ON in AC mode:
 Green + blinking LED1 means Meter is in Decommission mode.
LED1 label
examples are: (See “Meter’s Commission Short Code” section for details)
“Power”  Green + non-blinking (continuously ON) LED1 means Meter is in
or “Supply” Grace Period mode or Commission mode.
or “Credit” Note: Meter can communicate (for data transmission/ receiving) only when
Meter is powered ON.
Additional Purpose for PREPAYMENT METER

(Based on Utility’s requirements, value A can be customised)
Example ( A = 5 kWh )
• When Balance Credit is A kWh or higher, this LED1 will change to
Green (non-blinking, continuously ON)
• When Balance Credit is between 0 kWh and A kWh, this LED1 will change to
Red (blinking). Buzzer will sound 2-second low-frequency beep alarm at
faster intervals as Balance Credit value decreases further.
Press any key or Meter’s left button to temporarily stop (snooze) the beep
alarm for 10 minutes (configurable to 65535 minutes maximum) before
buzzer sounds again!
• When Balance Credit is 0 kWh meaning the user has exhausted all prepaid
energy credit in Meter, this LED1 will remain Red (blinking on Meter),
beep buzzer alarm will stop, and relay will open (disconnect), thus cutting
AC power supply to user’s load!
LED2: Theft / Unfair Usage indicator.
Yellow LED2 • When Meter is in normal non-tampering state, this LED2 is OFF (extinguish).
• When Meter detects tampering, this LED2 changes to Yellow (non-blinking,
LED2 label continuously ON) for tampers such as:
examples are:
a) Meter Lid Open, Terminal Cover Open, Magnetic tampers
“Tamper”
(Relay opens if any of these tampers occurs)
or “Alarm”
b) Meter Enclosure Cabinet Door Open tamper (threshold = 5 seconds)
(Relay does not open if this tamper occurs)
After tamper stops, this LED2 can only be switched OFF if user seeks Utility’s
assistance to enter “Clear Tamper” token.
Note:
• Power Overload event will not light up this LED2.
• *Usually, Reverse Power event will not light up this LED2 unless Utility
configures it as tamper.

LED Description
LED3: Active Energy Pulsing Output indicator
• Red (blinking): Blinking frequency is proportional to Meter’s instantaneous
Red LED3
active energy pulse rate (i.e. active power) during consumer’s power
LED3 label consumption. (This LED is also used in Meter’s calibration).
examples are:
“Pulse”
or “1000
imp/kWh”
or “kWh”
During Power Overload event: Relay disconnects when total overload time = 45 seconds within 30
minutes but auto-closes 150 seconds later. However, if Relay disconnected more than 5 times because of
Overload, its reconnection time is extended to 45 minutes.
During Under Voltage (Sag) / Over Voltage (Swell) event: Relay disconnects when Supply voltage
falls below 130V (configurable) or rises above 253V(configurable). Relay reconnects automatically
when Supply voltage is restored to > 130V and < 253V.
4.4 Meter Dimensions
4.4.1 Short Terminal Cover Type
 Meter’s Front View  Meter’s Side View
Figure 4-4: External Dimensions Diagrams (Mk32 BS LPS Meter with Short Terminal Cover)

4.4.2 Ultra-short Terminal Cover Type
 Meter’s Front View  Meter’s Side View
Figure 4-5: External Dimensions Diagrams (Mk32 BS LPS Meter with Ultra-Short Terminal Cover)

4.5 Meter Terminals Dimensions
Or
Figure 4-6: Mk32 BS 4-Terminal (Brass) Dimensions Diagram

5 Meter T erminals & Connection Diagr ams
Chapter
5
5 Meter Terminals & Connection Diagrams
5.1 L & N Terminals & Other Terminals (5~8)
Optional Optional
Terminals Set 1 L in N in N out L out Terminals Set 2
(L N N L Example)
Default definitions: Default definitions:
RS485 = A on No. 5, B on No. 6 Energy Pulsing Output =
Or + on No. 7, - on No. 8
Active DI = + on No. 5, - on No. 6
Please refer to Meter’s Wiring Diagram that is laser-marked

on inner side of Meter’s Terminal Cover!
Figure 5-1: Mk32 BS LPS Meter Terminal Block View

Comms or I/O Default Definitions starting from 2018-01-15
Terminal No. (Optional – if not needed, terminals can be left unused)
5 RS485 A Communications Port* OR Active DI +
6 RS485 B Communications Port* OR Active DI -

7 Energy Pulsing Output +
8 Energy Pulsing Output -
Note:
 *As at 2018-01-15, RS485 comms status is not ready. Estimated completion is in 3 months’ time.
 No. 5 and 6 form a first set of terminals while No. 7 and 8 form a second set of terminals.
 They are designed for a maximum of 2 choices from the following 3 purposes:
Active DI (+/-) or RS485 (A/B), and/or Energy Pulsing Output (+ /-)
 Active DI and RS485 are mutually exclusive.
Example: In one specific Utility’s mass-production order in December 2017, No. 5 and 6 auxiliary
terminals were used as Active DI for “Meter Cabinet (Enclosure Box) Door Open” sensor (tamper
detection).
5.2 Meter Connection / Wiring Diagrams

Refer to laser-marked Wiring Diagram on Meter’s Terminal Cover for the wiring that is applicable for
your Meter.
Legend: S = Measuring element; R = Relay.

(Example: 2S-1R means 2 measuring elements and 1 relay)
Select one of the following:
Figure 5-2: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 2S-2R）

5 Meter T erminals & Connection Diagr ams
Figure 5-3: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 1S-1R）(Tanesco 2017 example)

Chapter
6
6 Meter Relay Control Function
Mk32 BS meter can have 1 or 2 relays depending on Utility’s requirements.
When Mk32 Meter receives Relay Trip (Disconnect) command (which can be issued automatically when
certain events or tampers are detected, or when issued manually by Utility in other situations):
 Relay will disconnect (open) L circuit in 1P2W-1R meter, or two relays will disconnect (open)
two circuits (L and N) in 1P2W-2R meter.
 Relay Disconnect icon will be shown on Meter LCD and CIU LCD.
On the contrary, when Mk32 Meter receives Relay Connect command (which can be issued automatically
when certain events stop, or when issued manually by Utility in other situations):
 Relay will connect (close) L circuit in 1P2W-1R meter, or two relays will connect (close) two
circuits (L and N) in 1P2W-2R meter.
 Relay Connect icon will be shown on Meter LCD and CIU LCD.
Note:
 After ensuring all active tampers have stopped, Utility engineer will need to enter a “Clear
Tamper” token to reset (clear) Meter’s Tamper History registers, (also switch OFF Tamper LED
(LED2), and execute Meter’s Relay Connect command (to close the relay).
 As at 2017-12-28, there is no Relay-Tripped LED on Mk32 Meter.

If required, consult EDMI R&D.

7 Meter Communicati on Ports
Chapter
7
7 Meter Communication Ports
7.1 Local Optical Communication Port
COM1 Contact-type infra-red

(IEC 1107 or 62056-21* standard.
Note: Comply with infra-red (optical) communication port hardware standard but NOT the rest
of IEC 62056-21.
This port’s interface parameters are:

9600 bps (default), 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
No parity.
7.2 Internal Communication Port (Optional)

COM2 communications port can be used for installing ONLY ONE internal (built-in)
communication module in this Meter for Meter communications!

9600 bps (default), 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
Even parity.
Note: Utility’s required baud rate (selected from communication module’s valid range) must be
configured in Meter’s firmware by EDMI factory before Meter’s delivery.
Currently as at 2018-01-11, the only internal comms that is ready for Mk32 BS Meter is RF 433 MHz.
Note:
Please enquire with EDMI Shenzhen about this Meter’s and its CIU’s other comms’ readiness in future
(such as RF 915MHz, RS485 and PLC comms).
 New RF module Msi4463 for CIU or Display-Meter (Fake Meter)
Note: Only HD18(RF) CIU can work with Mk32 (RF 4463) meter.
HD16(RF) CIU cannot work with Mk32 (RF4463) meter.

Interface serial port’s 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps (auto-adapting)
baud rate: For this new RF module, there is no need to fix one speed between
Meter’s MCU and Meter’s RF module in the Meter firmware anymore.
Data length: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Parity bit: Even parity
Maximum data packet 220 bytes

during Transmission:
Although this RF hardware can cater for 6 frequency bands, but as at 2018-01-11, only two operational
RF frequencies are currently ready for use: namely 433 MHz and 915 (925) MHz.
7.3 Communication Protocol
• EDMI Command Line Protocol
• Extended Command Line Protocol (built into and automatically provided when “Mk32” Meter
model is selected in EziView 4.39 software)

8 Custom Displ ay (LCD) on Meter (Optional for Split -Meter)
Chapter
8
8 Custom Display (LCD) on Meter ( Optional for
Split-Meter)
• LCD is compulsory for Keypad-meter (also called Normal-meter).
• LCD is optional in Split-meter because its CIU can provide a remote LCD to Split-Meter for
reading a fixed set of meter data items (formally agreed between Utility and EDMI at the time
of Meter and CIU ordering)
• This chapter describes the LCD on a Keypad-meter, or a Split-meter with LCD.
Note: If you are using a Split-meter without LCD, refer to CIU manual for CIU LCD chapter
instead because Meter’s LCD described here is slightly different from CIU LCD!
8.1 Mk32 BS LPS Meter LCD Version
• Meter LCD is 8-digit (9.4 mm high x 5.4 mm wide) with optional backlight.
• “LCD All Display” during LCD Test (when all segments are displayed (ON)) is shown as
follows.

(Currently unused icons) “P” and “T” At the time of ordering, Utility may request EDMI factory to
prefixes are only applicable to configure this small 4-digit header area (called LCD Label
Max Demand and TOU or “Auxiliary Information Area”) to display numeric
electrical quantities respectively. Screen IDs, Short Codes, Register Numbers or left blank.
Units
Please ignore this icon
Big 8-digit
“8888:8:8:8:8”
denotes
“Main Data
Display” area
Only used by Mk32 firmware with TOU feature taking effect (configured)!
Only such firmware can display one corresponding enunciator Tn (where n = 1 to 8) ON to indicate
the current active Tariff Rate code !
Note:
• “Unused” or “Not implemented” display icons are shaded in above diagram. They are displayed
(ON) only during LCD Test (e.g. when Meter is powering on). Otherwise, such icons will be
dimmed (OFF).
8.2 LCD Icons
Display Icon Legend / Description

Relay Status
Icon is ON (non-blinking) => Relay is in Closed (Connected) state.
Customer load’s power supply is normal.
Icon is ON (non-blinking) => Relay is in Open (Disconnected) state.
Customer load’s power supply is cut off.
General
Meter is currently measuring from Phase (L) or Neutral (N) wire / measuring element.
or
Meter is currently displaying data items from Meter’s LCD Display Configuration Set
or A or Set B.


Indicates Active and Reactive directions.
The shape formed by two Active arrows will represent the Active quadrant. The other
(4 varieties of this icon. Each 3 shapes formed by an Active arrow and a Reactive arrow, or two Reactive arrows
variety represents a different will indicate Reactive Quadrants!
quadrant.)
Communications Status
Meter is actively communicating (with Computer) via its Optical Port now.
Meter is actively communicating via its internal (CIU) communications module

(e.g. RF module).
(For CIU comms function
only) (Note: This icon is applicable only if an appropriate internal comms module has been
fitted and enabled!)
Tampers
(Applicable only if appropriate hardware sensors have been fitted! Currently, tamper icons on Mk32 LCD
automatically disappear when tampers stop)
Meter Cover Open Tampering during Meter’s Power ON condition

Icon is ON (non-blinking) => this tampering is active.
Terminal Cover Open Tampering during Meter’s Power ON condition

Icon is ON (non-blinking) => this tampering is active.
Magnetic Tamper indication

Icon is ON (non-blinking) => this tamper is active.
Magnetic Tamper means Meter detects an external (outside) Electromagnetic Field
Induction.
No icon Meter Cabinet (Enclosure Box) Door Open event

Currently, no icon on Meter LCD to indicate its presence. Meter just detects &
records the event in Event log.
Events
(Applicable only if appropriate hardware sensors have been fitted! Currently, event icons on Mk32 LCD
automatically disappear when events stop)
Overload indication
Icon is ON (non-blinking) => this event is active.
Overload means maximum (L circuit’s Active Power / Current, N circuit’s Active
Power / Current) is >= Power (MPL) / Current Overload threshold value.
Note:
Overload is a special event where Utility may not wish to treat it as Tamper but wish
to trigger the Meter’s Relay-Disconnect action when the event occurs and
automatically reconnects the relay when the event stops.

Power Reversal indication
Icon is ON (non-blinking) => this event is active.
Reverse Power means Meter detects Active Power direction has reversed in Phase
(L) wire or Neutral (N) wire.
Note:
Because Mk32 Meter has auto-forward measurement function for reverse wiring
(reverse current) condition,
therefore Utility may choose to treat this condition as ordinary event instead of
tamper.
Other Alarms
Icon is ON (non-blinking) => Low Voltage Alarm.
This means Meter’s Battery or Supercapacitor voltage decreases to < 3.4 V (default
non-configurable value).
Unit of Measurement for Active Electrical Quantities
Unit for Active Energy including:
kWh  Total Cumulative Active Energy Consumption
 Remaining Credit (Balance Credit)
W Unit for Active Power
kW Unit for Maximum Power Limit (MPL)
V Unit for Voltage
A Unit for Current
VA Unit for Apparent Power
Other Units of Measurement
Unit for Frequency: Hertz
Unit for Meter’s internal temperature: Celsius

Special “Factory Debug” Mode
 Icon is ON (non-blinking) => Meter is in “Factory debug” mode and Meter’s Write
operation is allowed.
 Icon is OFF (disappears) => Meter has exited “Factory debug” mode.
Method to display this icon ON or OFF on Meter LCD:
Short (connect) the “Factory jumper” on the mother board PCB under Meter’s cover.
This method will allow write-access to all writeable Registers in the Meter.
Special “Active Power” Indicator (when no GPRS comms in Meter)
Notice that this icon has no antenna symbol .
Number of bars displayed by this icon => visual indication of Meter’s instantaneous
Active Power.

8.3 Main Data Display Area
Consists of 8 big seven-segment digits (9.4 mm high x 5.4 mm) wide in Meter LCD’s second row.
At the time of ordering, Utility may request EDMI factory to configure

 Required data items (contents) to display in this Main Data Display area for Auto-Scroll Display
Menu, Manual-Scroll Display Menu and Short (Hash) Codes Menu.
In the Auto-Scroll Menu example below, the Main Data Display area is displaying “50.0” value of an
electrical quantity (e.g. Remaining Credit data item) whose unit is “kWh”.
8.4 Display Header at Upper Right of LCD
This special indication area consists of 4 smaller seven-segment digits (each 4.5mm high x 2.6 mm wide)
located at upper right corner of Meter LCD.
Display data’s IDs can be:

 2-digit numeric Screen IDs for Auto-Scroll & Manual-Scroll display items
 or 2-digit numeric Short Codes for Short Code display items

8.5 Auto-Scroll Display Menu
This can be customized by EDMI according to Utility’s requirements at the time of ordering.
Called Default Menu if it consists of only one Meter’s data item displayed continuously, or called Auto-
scroll Display Menu if it consists of several data items displayed sequentially automatically when Meter
is powered on.
When Meter is powered off, only the first data item of Auto-Scroll Menu is displayed for a short while
(e.g. 20 seconds) in Meter’s power-down state. Then Meter LCD will switch off and Meter enters into
standby mode.
There are 2 types of scenarios:
 Scenario 1: Default or Auto-Scroll Display of Meter’s Data on Meter LCD

Without human intervention, Meter’s firmware will read Meter’s Auto-Scroll Display Menu, fetch the
required Meter’s data item(s) and display them on Meter LCD.
 Scenario 2: Default or Auto-Scroll Display of Meter’s Data on CIU LCD

Without human intervention, CIU’s firmware will read CIU’s Auto-Scroll Display Menu, fetch the
required Meter’s data item(s) and display them on CIU LCD.
Note:
 Auto-Scroll Display Menu results shown on Meter LCD depend on Meter’s firmware while
Auto-Scroll Display Menu results shown on CIU LCD depend on CIU’s firmware!
 Meter LCD display results and CIU LCD display results are actually separate sets and may be
different from each other!
 In December 2017, HD18 CIU has introduced a new System Short Code “755206” that Utility
may enter on CIU keypad to fetch any or all Display Menu configurations from a paired Meter.
The result is to overwrite the CIU’s Display Menus with the Meter’s current Display Menu
configuration at that point of time!
Default Display Menu (Prepayment Meter’s Example):

Screen ID Description Remarks
02 (example on Meter LCD) Remaining Energy Credit Balance 2 decimal places
Or (kWh)
Blank (no ID will be seen on CIU LCD)

Note:
 On Meter’s LCD, Screen ID of this menu is
recommended to set to ID of same data
item in Meter’s Manual-Scroll Menu
 On CIU’s LCD, Screen ID is not displayed
in CIU’s Default Menu.

OR
Auto-Scroll Default Display Menu (Prepayment Meter’s Example):

02 Remaining Energy Credit Balance (kWh) 2 decimal places
06 Energy Credit Last Purchased (Added) (kWh) 2 decimal places
07 Total Energy Credit Purchased (Added) To-date (kWh) 2 decimal places
08 Meter Serial Number 11 digits
(Mk32 single-phase prepayment meter’s STS DRN Number. Too

long to fit into 1 screen on Meter LCD, this value is auto-scrolled)
09 Meter Firmware Version Number for STS (in Vn.n format) Vn.n (e.g. V1.6)
10 Supply Group Code 6 digits
12 Key Revision Number (KRN) 1 digit
17 Meter’s Date and Time dd-mm-yy hh:mm:ss
OR
Default Display Menu (Postpay Meter’s Example):

01 (example on Meter LCD) Total Active Energy Consumption 2 decimal places
Or to-Date (kWh)
Blank (no ID will be seen on CIU LCD)

Note:
 On Meter’s LCD, Screen ID of this menu is
recommended to set to ID of same data item
in Meter’s Manual-Scroll Menu
 On CIU’s LCD, Screen ID is not displayed in
CIU’s Default Menu.
OR
Auto-Scroll Display Menu (Postpay Meter Multi-tariff Example):

(Note: Tariff2 and Tariff3 are not applicable to Single-tariff Meter)
03 Total Active Energy Import (kWh) 2 decimal places

04 Total Active Energy Import for Tariff1 (kWh) 2 decimal places
07 Maximum Demand Import (W) 2 decimal places
08 Maximum Demand Export (W) 2 decimal places
8.6 Manual-Scroll Display Menu (Push button mode by User)

Manual-scroll display menu consists of several Meter’s data items displayed sequentially when triggered
by the user!
 Method 1: Press first (left) button on Meter labelled as “Select” (Display) button to view this
menu’s data items.
This method will read and fetch the next sequential data item from the Meter and display it on Meter
LCD.
Meter’s Manual-scroll Display is available when Meter is powered on.
It is also available when power supply to the Meter has been disconnected.
 Or Method 2: Press these keys on HD18 CIU keypad -

“Page Down” key or “Page Up” key
Method 2 will read and fetch the next or previous sequential data item from the Meter and display
on CIU LCD. It is a simulated Manual-Scroll Display on CIU LCD instead of on Meter LCD.
Refer to “CIU End-User Guide” for Method 2’s Manual-Scroll results.
Note:
Manual-Scroll Display Menu results shown on Meter LCD depend on Meter’s firmware while
Manual-Scroll Display Menu results shown on CIU LCD depend on CIU’s firmware!
Meter LCD display results and CIU LCD display results are actually separate sets and may be different
from each other!
In December 2017, HD18 CIU has introduced a new System Short Code “755206” that Utility may
enter on CIU keypad to fetch any or all Display Menu configurations from a paired Meter. The result is to
overwrite the CIU’s Display Menus with the Meter’s current Display Menu configuration at that point of
time!

Manual-Scroll Display Menu (Prepayment Meter’s Example):

Screen ID Description (boldfaced data items = prepayment items) Remarks
01 Total Active Energy Consumption to-Date (kWh) 2 decimal places
03 Instantaneous (RMS) Voltage (V) 2 decimal places
04 Instantaneous (RMS) Current (A) 3 decimal places
05 Instantaneous Active Power (W) 3 decimal places
06 Energy Credit Last Purchased (Added) (kWh) 2 decimal places
07 Total Energy Credit Purchased (Added) to-date (kWh) 2 decimal places

(Mk32 single-phase prepayment meter’s STS DRN Number.
Too long to fit into 1 screen on Meter LCD, this value is auto-scrolled)
09 Meter Firmware Version Number for STS (in Vn.n format) Vn.n (e.g. V1.6)
10 Supply Group Code 6 digits
11 Overload Threshold 3 decimal places

(also called Maximum Power Limit (MPL) or Installed Power Limit) (kW)
13 Tariff Index (TI) 2 digits

(Values less than 10 is prefixed with ‘0’)
14 Alarm Status Word 8-digit string

- is a combination string of codes that record recent historical tampers
whose icons still remain on CIU LCD when tampers stopped and
which needs a Clear Tamper token from Utility to reset !
Read the order from left to right.

Biggest codes always precede
smallest codes!
Tamper Code Description
1 Terminal Cover opened
2 Terminal Cover opened during Meter’s power-off condition
3 Power reversal occurred
8 Magnetic Field Interference occurred
9 Meter Lid Cover opened (including during Meter’s power-off condition)
4, 5 Unbalanced Type A tamper (See Glossary for its definition)
6, 7 Unbalanced Type B tamper (See Glossary for its definition)

Screen ID Description (boldfaced data items = prepayment items) Remarks
Example:
If “Terminal Cover Open”, “Power Reversal” and “Magnetic” tampers happened and were detected by Mk32 Meter,
then this Screen ID 14 contents will display “831”
where “8” is the code for Magnetic tamper,
“3” is the code for “Power Reversal” tamper and
“1” is the code for “Terminal Cover Open (during Meter’s Power On condition”)
15 Emergency Credit (Debt Allowance Limit) (kWh) 2 decimal places
16 Low Credit Alarm Threshold / Limit (kWh) 2 decimal places
18 Number of Changes of Tariff Index Integer
19 Power Factor 2 decimal places
8.7 Short Codes (Hash Codes) Display Menu

Short Codes (Hash Codes) Display Menu consists of Meter’s data items fetched individually whenever
the user enters a pre-defined 2-digit Short Code (Hash Code).
(In addition, EDMI also provides some special 2-digit and 4-digit Short Codes for Mk32 Meter’s special
functions!)
Short Codes (Hash Codes) Display Menu is available only when Meter is powered on. It is not available
when power supply to the Meter is disconnected.
 Method 1: Enter the Short Code (Hash Code) on Meter keypad (for keypad-meter).
 Or Method 2: Enter the Short Code (Hash Code) on CIU keypad (for split-meter).
Refer to “CIU End-User Guide” for Method 2’s Hash (Short) Code results.
Note:
Short Codes Display Menu results shown on Meter LCD depend on Meter’s firmware while
Short Codes Display Menu results shown on CIU LCD depend on CIU’s firmware!
Meter LCD display results and CIU LCD display results are actually separate sets and may be different
from each other!
In December 2017, HD18 CIU has introduced a new System Short Code “755206” that Utility may
enter on CIU keypad to fetch any or all Display Menu configurations from a paired Meter. The result is to
overwrite the CIU’s Display Menus with the Meter’s current Display Menu configuration at that point of
time!

Short Codes Display Menu Example (Prepayment Meter’s Example):
Short Code Description Remarks

00 Execute LCD Display Test on Meter Meter LCD displays All (segments) i.e. LCD
Test
01 Execute Relay Test on Meter Meter LCD displays “test” while performing
relay’s connect & disconnect testing
02 Supply Group Code (SGC) - Customised 6 digits
03 Total (Active) Energy Consumption To-Date (kWh) 2 decimal places
05 Tariff Index (TI) 2 digits

(Values less than 10 is prefixed with ‘0’)
06 Overload Threshold 3 decimal places

(Maximum Power Limit) (kW)
07 What caused the latest Relay Disconnection (opening) In “d-nn” format:
• Open Meter Cover (Lid) tamper d-01
• Open Terminal Cover tamper d-02
• Power Reversal d-03
• Unbalance Type A tamper d-04

(This refers to situations where:
(a) Zero current in L wire and
non-zero current in N wire,
Or (b) N current is greater than L current by a
threshold value)
• Unbalance Type B tamper d-05

(This refers to situations where:
(a) Zero current in N wire and non-zero current in L
wire,
Or (b) L current is greater than N current by a
threshold value)
• Magnetic tamper d-06
• Power Overload d-07
• Open Terminal Cover tamper during no AC power d-08

supply to Meter

• Zero remaining credit d-10
(including depleting all Emergency Credit in Debt
allowed mode)
• Relay’s Internal Err fault d-11
(including system error & intermittent connection)
• Disconnect via Remote Relay d-12
• Disconnect according to Relay’s TOU (i.e. Relay’s d-13

Time-of-Use schedule)
• Sag or Swell Voltage d-14
(Over or Under voltage)
08 Instantaneous (RMS) Voltage (V) 2 decimal places
09 Instantaneous Active Power (W) 2 decimal places
11 to 30 Last 20 most recent (i.e. latest 20) purchased Credit Record format is:
Token records that were topped-up in Meter. nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn
(Each record consists of 20-digit Token ID code
or or
20-digit Token ID code and timestamp (from V244A173 nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn
onwards)) dd-mm-yy hh:mm:ss
(from V244A173 onwards)
31 to 50 Last 20 most recent (i.e. latest 20) Energy Amount 2 decimal places
added (purchased) (kWh)
51 to 70 Last 20 most recent (i.e. latest 20) Management Record format is:
Token records nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn
or or


71 to 90 Last 20 most recent (i.e. latest 20) Rejected Token Record format is:
records nnnn-nnnn-nnnn-nnnn
or or
91 Total Energy Credit purchased to-date (kWh) 2 decimal places
92 Date and time of Last most recent Tariff Index change dd-mm-yy hh:mm:ss
93 Date and time of Second last Tariff Index change dd-mm-yy hh:mm:ss
94 Date and time of Third last Tariff Index change dd-mm-yy hh:mm:ss
95 Meter Firmware Version Number for STS Vn.n (e.g. V1.6)
96 Meter’s Instantaneous Current (A) 2 decimal places
97 Meter’s Instantaneous Power Factor 2 decimal places

(Mk32 single-phase prepayment meter’s STS DRN
Number. Too long to fit into 1 screen on CIU, this value
is auto-scrolled)
99 Number of Tariff Index changes 1-2 digits
8.8 Mk32 Meter’s Error Message List
Error Message
Displayed on Description
Meter LCD
Applies to All Short Codes
no-rEg Non-existing Short Code. (Typed a Short Code wrongly)
When register’s contents needs to come from some process that has not been
null-- executed yet (e.g. TOU registers need to wait for Billing Reset function to be
performed otherwise they will contain null.)

Error Message
Meter LCD
no data When non-displayable register (e.g. an execute-type of register) or non-existing
token record was selected for display in Manual-Scroll or Short Code Menu!
Applies to Manual-Scroll Display Menu—when pressing button on Meter to scroll to next
sequential display page (screen)
When an non-existing register was configured for a display page (screen) in Manual-
No-pageE
Scroll Display Menu.
Applies only to 4-digit Short Codes (for executing special internal functions)
--ok When 4-digit Short Code entered by user has successfully executed a function or
configuration setup.
sorry-- When an invalid 4-digit Short Code (e.g. non-existing) entered by user was
unrecognised or failed to execute.
System Non-Fatal Errors
Mk32 meter self-checks and handles non-fatal errors as follows:
 An Err-n (where n = 1 to 5) message will be displayed on Meter LCD
 All LEDs on Meter will be dimmed (OFF)
 Error will be recorded in Error log file
However, Meter LCD display and Meter communications function can continue to work normally!
Meter can be configured to trigger the following response when a non-fatal error occurs:
 Relay Disconnect action (option)
 Beep sound alarm (option)
System Fatal Errors
Mk32 meter self-checks and handles fatal errors as follows:
 An Err-n (where n = 6 to 7) message will be displayed on Meter LCD
 All LEDs on Meter will be dimmed (OFF)
 All functions in Meter (including LCD display and Meter communications function) will be stopped!
Corresponding
Err Message Description Error Code in
on Meter LCD
Error Log File
Internal Relay’s opening action 0x3011
Err-1
or closing action encountered error. 0x3012
Err-2 Extended EEPROM (EE2) has read / write access error. 0x3022
DataFlash Chip is not installed in Meter 0x3031
Err-3
or DataFlash Chip has read / write access failure. 0x3032

Error Message
Meter LCD
Meter’s RTC error 0x3040
Err-4
or Meter’s Real-Time Clock (RTC) stops working error. 0x3041
Firmware error such as:
Load Survey (LS) error 0x3201
Err-5
or TOU EEPROM set up is wrong 0x3202
or Load Survey and DataFlash (DF) set up are wrong. 0x3203
Err-6 Main EEPROM (EE1) has error and cannot log Meter’s events in 0x3021
fatal error Event Log.
Err-7 MCU (Main oscillator) has error and cannot log Meter’s events in 0x3101
fatal error Event Log.

Chapter
9
9 Keypad on Prepayment Keypad -Meter
 This chapter describes Meter’s keypad on a Keypad-meter. Keypad on Meter can work only
on Prepayment firmware, not on Postpay firmware.
 Keypad is compulsory in Prepayment Keypad-meter (also called Normal-meter or Combo-

meter). However, keypad is optional in Prepayment Split-meter because the user will use
CIU’s keypad to interact with Split-meter!
 If you are using a Split-meter with Prepayment firmware, refer to CIU manual for CIU keypad
chapter instead.
Note: Meter’s keypad described in this chapter is slightly different from CIU’s keypad!
Figure 9-1: Example of Silicone Keypad on Mk32 Keypad-Meter
Key Name Description

Numeric Keys Use these keys for entering User’s input.
~ Example:
 Enter a Token code on your prepayment Meter (e.g. to
add credit kWh)
or
 Enter a Hash code to enquire data from your Meter.
Backspace Key Use this key for deleting the most recent error during
keypad’s input process.
Enter Key Use this key for submitting User’s inputs to Meter.

Key Name Description

Any Key A “Low Credit Beep Alarm Delay Time” threshold can be
configured in the firmware to achieve:
 Short snoozes (e.g. 1 minute) between beep alarms
restarting again
or
 Permanent snooze (e.g. maximum 65535 minutes = 45.5
days)
Press any key to silence Meter’s beep alarm to get short
snoozes when beep alarm has been configured to be
triggered during low credit (> 0 kWh) stage.
However, as at 2016-12-14,during low credit stage, there

is no key designated on Meter keypad to give permanent
snooze.
Compare with HD18 CIU keypad:
Refer to “CIU End-User Guide” for 24-hour snooze (by
pressing any key) on CIU keypad!
9.1 Keying in a Token
Tokens serve different types of purposes. They can be used for energy top-up, testing or control purposes.
Figure 9-2: Example of Prepayment Meter ID Swipe Card
In prepaid energy application, the user produces his Meter ID swipe card when he wishes to purchase
energy credits to top-up (replenish) the existing energy balance units for his specific electricity meter. He
will be issued a 20-digit Standard Transfer Specification (STS) Credit Transfer token (such as 3358-3222-
0216-4538-3325) which is keyed on a keypad and submitted to the energy meter for authentication,
validation and then incrementing (replenishing) the energy credits (energy balance units).
Procedure to input a Token via a keypad is as follows:
1. When the Meter has been powered up, LCD* will display the data item/s of Auto-Scroll Menu e.g.
displaying Balance energy credits. (*Note: This could be Mk32 Meter LCD and/or CIU LCD.)

2. Simply key in the 20-digit Token code on Meter keypad. (For Split-meter, use CIU keypad).
Audio and visual cues on LCD: A beep will be sounded for each digit input . Meter or CIU LCD will
display the corresponding digit input.
Improve readability on LCD: A hyphen (-) will be automatically inserted by the system after every
group of 4 numeric digit input.
Input counter on LCD: LCD will display the total digits entered by the user so far.
3. Use Backspace key on keypad to correct any wrong digit entry.
4. Complete the input process by pressing Enter key on keypad to transmit the entire 20-digit
Token to the Meter.
Token Results:
After a Token has been transmitted to the Meter, the Meter will decrypt, authenticate and validate the
Token. The Token results will be displayed on Meter LCD or/and CIU LCD.
Note: Meter’s KeyType value must not be “1” otherwise Meter will reject tokens!
Refer to the following table for the list of possible Token Results on Meter LCD. (Refer to CIU manual
for Token Results displayed on CIU LCD).
Code Description
Accepted: Token was successfully processed.
y-ya-ya For Credit tokens: This means prepaid energy credit in meter was
increased successfully. (Check the Balance Credit data item in Auto-scroll
Menu) to confirm that this is so).
For other types of tokens (e.g. management or engineering (technical)
tokens): This means the token was executed successfully.
Credit_Overflow: Credit Token was not accepted.
y-ya-oU This is to prevent Prepaid Energy Credit register in Meter from

overflowing if such token were to be accepted!
Rejected: Authentication failed
n-no-no Authentication Failure (i.e. CRC parity error)
Rejected: Authentication passed but Validation failed

(Refer to Glossary for their explanation)
y-od-no Old Token

Code Description
y-Ed-no Expired Token
y-ud-no Used (i.e. Duplicate) Token
n-no-no Current Token has not passed Token’s validation tests
Network Error:
tout-1 or AF-Err Communications Link Failure (Timeout).
Token’s function is not supported or could not be processed currently:
y-ya-no For example:

The Meter cannot accept any token for processing (e.g. when Power
Reversal or Load Unbalance or Magnetic tampers are actively
happening).
Key_Change_Token:
This type of tokens should only be entered by Utility engineer and not by end-user. They are
used for changing the Supplier Routing Code. In normal circumstances, they are not used.
For this type of tokens, a pair of tokens are required to be entered. Any one of them can be
entered first. It is provisionally accepted, and the Meter will wait for the other token to be
entered next. The successful end result is indicated by “y-ya-ya”.
y-ya-1s If First key-change-token has been successfully entered and now waiting
for Second key-change-token to be input next.
y-ya-2n If Second key-change-token has been successfully and now waiting for
First key-change-token to be input next.
9.2 Mk32 Meter’s Special-Execution Short Codes

According to Utility requirements, some special functions to be executed on Meter may be accomplished
by entering special-execution Short Codes on Meter’s or CIU’s keypad!
Special-execution functions can be provided by Mk32 Meter firmware if Utility requests them to be
configured by EDMI Factory at the time of placing order.
Typical Special-Execution Functions (unless Utility does not require them)

As at 2018-01-16, these special functions have been tested and can work on Mk32 prepay firmware if its
2-digit hash codes are entered from Meter’s keypad or HD18 CIU’s keypad.

Key this Special-function
Short Code followed by Special Function Description
<Enter> key
0 0 Execute Mk32 Meter LCD Test (All segments displayed)
0 1 Execute Relay test on Mk32 Meter
0 2 Execute Beep (Buzzer) test on Mk32 Meter.
(Note: Some Utility may not wish to have this e.g. Tanesco)
(Reserved for Future) - Customised Special-Execution Function (only for Prepayment

Firmware)
As at 2018-01-16, this special function in Mk32 prepay firmware has been tested in old HD16 CIU’s
keypad, but seems not tested from HD18 CIU’s keypad.
Key this Special-function

Short Code followed by Description
<Enter> key
8 0 0 1 First Use:
If Utility wishes to allow Mk32 prepayment Meter to operate in Debt
mode, then when the prepayment Meter reaches zero kWh balance
stage and the Relay is opened (disconnected), keying 8 0 0 1 will
close (connect) the Relay and let the end-user continue to use the
power supply provisionally on Emergency Credit until the user runs out
of the Emergency Credit kWh limit set by the Utility.
Second Use (only if “Low Credit Beep Alarm Delay Time” threshold is
set to a very big value such as 65535):
Key in this code to silence Meter’s beep alarm permanently (to get
longest snooze) when beep is sounded during Meter’s emergency
credit ( < 0 kWh, debt mode) stage

10 Meter Recordi ng
Chapter
10
10 Meter Recording
10.1 Real-Time Clock (RTC)
 Mk32 Meter is fitted with an internal clock to provide calendar, timing function and leap year auto-
compensation functions.
See “Other Hardware Specifications” section in Appendices for internal clock’s specifications.
 Mk32 Meter’s date and time can be set to Utility’s preferred Time Zone (e.g. UTC/GMT +2 for
Harala, Zimbabwe)
10.2 Event Logs
 Each log file in Mk32 Meter stores a maximum of 50 latest (most recent) events / operational records.
 17 types of log files are recorded by Mk32 Meter:
File Alias Event Log Types Contents

(as in (Read backwards from earliest record at (Date-Time stamp is in “yyyy-mm-dd
Firmware) bottom of file to latest record at top of file) hh:mm:ss” format)
Record of Meter’s Operations and Errors
2 Internal Error log Meter’s hardware read/write failure codes

(for EEPROM, DataFlash, RTC and relay
action) and monitor the Battery’s voltage
alarm starting & stopping
3 Communications log Users’ logging in & out sessions with their

usernames

4 Daily Events log  Meter’s powering on & powering off
 Resetting (clearing) of Meter’s events
counters, events logs, tamper log
 Resetting of Balance Credit register (when
used for prepayment metering)
 Resetting of Cumulative Total Energy
register
 Before and after doing Meter’s time
calibration
 Performing Billing resets
 Resetting of Maximum Demand register,
Load Surveys & TOU History
The following feature is not completely

ready:
 Daylight Saving (DLS) Time setting
(Its register is working but no software
interface for its configuration!)
 Tariff Rate Plan’s replacement (please
confirm if this feature can be used now)
5 Relay Operations log Relay’s disconnection (opening) &

connection (closing) with the reason/s that
triggered relay disconnections
Record of Events / Tampers Detected in Meter
a Open Meter Cover log Two types of events:

a) Meter Cover Open (during Meter’s Power
On)
b) Meter Cover Open (during Meter’s Power
Off)
b Open Terminal Cover log Two types of events:

a) Terminal Cover Open (during Meter’s
Power On)
b) Terminal Cover Open (during Meter’s
Power Off)
c Reverse Power log Just one type of event:

Power Reversal

10 Meter Recordi ng

d Unbalanced Load log Two types of events:
a) Unbalanced Type A
b) Unbalanced Type B
(Refer to Glossary for their definitions)
e Voltage Sag / Swell log Two types of events:

a) Voltage Sag (fall to ultra-low levels)
b) Voltage Swell (rise to ultra-high levels)
(Compare with Utility’s sag and swell
threshold settings)
f Magnetic tamper log Just one type of event:

Magnetic interference tamper
g Tamper log All tamper types that are set ON in Tamper

Mask register F114
h Power Overload log Just one type of event:

Power Overloading.
(Compare with Utility’s MPL threshold
setting)
Record of Successful Transactions in Meter by Credit Tokens
i Successful Credit Token kWh amounts 2-decimal-place Credit Token kWh amounts
added (topped up) to this Meter
j Successful Credit Token codes added 20-digit Credit Token codes

(topped up) to this Meter
Record of Other types of Token Executions in Meter
k Technical Tokens log 20-digit successful Technical Token Codes

(also called Engineering Tokens log)
l Management Tokens log 20-digit successful Management Token

Codes
Record of Unsuccessful Tokens in Meter
m Rejected Tokens log 20-digit unsuccessful Token Codes

Current Constraints of Software:
Actually, Mk32 meter will record 17 types of log files. Each file stores a maximum of 50 latest (most
recent) records. Current constraints are:
 Only 8 of these log files can be viewed and saved by EziView (e.g. EziView 4.36 to 4.39). The
remaining log files cannot be viewed in EziView.
 In EziView design, it throws a peculiar error screen when “(Reverse) Power Log” is empty (i.e.
contains no records).
10.3 Tariffs & Time-of-Day (TOD) / Time-of-Use (TOU) Metering

Not all prepay Mk32 firmware has TOU feature:
• Caters for at most 8 tariffs, 96 time slots (15-minute interval) per day.
• Caters for at most 64 special days (e.g. public holidays)
• Caters for weekly rest days (e.g. weekends)
• Caters for “Relay of TOU” (means controlling Meter Relay’s disconnection or connection to trigger at
any time slot of day)
• Alternatively, Utility can just choose a single tariff (rate) for metering. This means charging the
consumers the same fixed rate for all weekdays, weekends and holidays and for all time slots of each
day.
• A maximum of 8 TOU channels can be selected from only the following data in Meter (as at 2018-02-
02):
Active Energy Registers that are valid for TOU selection Remarks
Total Import (Forward) Active Energy Consumption (kWh)
Total Export (Reverse) Active Energy Consumption (kWh)
Total (Combined) Active Energy Consumption (kWh) 3 types of calculations are possilbe:
a) Total is calculated using only Import energy
b) Total is calculated using:
Import + Export (absolute value)
c) Total is calculated using :
Forward (Import) – Reverse (Export)
Import (Forward) Active Energy Consumption (kWh) in
 L Wire for 1P2W
or
 Total (L1 + L2) for 1P3W

10 Meter Recordi ng
Active Energy Registers that are valid for TOU selection Remarks
Export (Reverse) Active Energy Consumption (kWh) in
 L Wire for 1P2W
or
 Total (L1 + L2) for 1P3W
Import (Forward) Active Energy Consumption (kWh) in

Neutral Wire
Export (Reverse) Active Energy Consumption (kWh) in
Neutral Wire
• A maximum of 8 Maximum Demand channels can be selected from only the following data in Meter
(as at 2018-02-02):
Active Power Registers that are valid for Max Demand selection Remarks
Active Power (W) (For a dual-circuit Meter, this refers to
the instantaneous value in the circuit
used for cumulative energy)
Instantaneous Active Power in Line circuit (W)
Instantaneous Active Power in Neutral circuit (W)
Import Active Power (W)
Export Active Power (W)
10.4 Billing Reset Function

Note: Billing Reset feature is only available for firmware that has TOU feature.
• Manual or Automatic Billing Resets
• Automatic Billing Resets is performed by Meter on a selected day and time every month.
• Accumulated Energy value, Maximum Demand value and occurrence time are logged for 12 most
recent billing dates (e.g. 12 months). Breakdown by tariffs is provided!
• Manual Billing Resets is performed when Utility engineer presses a button on Meter (usually the
second (right) button).

10.5 Load Survey & Demand Logs
Note: Not all prepay Mk32 firmware has Load Survey feature.
• Load Profile/ Load Survey:

(Each load survey is allocated 512KB space. This translates to 321 days of load data (for 8 metering
data e.g. energy kWh, voltage etc) recorded at every 15-minute interval daily!
• Demand Log:
(Demand can be calculated using Cycle (Period) method or Slip Time method. It records Maximum
Demand (MD) value and occurrence time)
Note: Mk32 has different pre-designed function-sets as follows.

a) V244* function-set: Prepayment functions and Load Survey function only (+ auto-commission
function for gateway + head-end software)
or
b) V242* function-set: Prepayment functions and TOU function only
(*In above function-sets (a) and (b), Meter’s firmware version for STS is V1.6 )
or
c) V243 function-set: Postpay-only functions, Load Survey function and TOU function

11 Meter’s Handling of Alarms
Chapter
11
11.1 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Power Overloading
Power Overloading occurs when the User’s load power consumption exceeds the installed power’s limit
(also known as Overload Alarm Threshold (MPL).
Note: A second type of Overload detection (Overcurrent Limit in mA) has been introduced. These 2
types of Overload detection are mutually exclusive (i.e. activating one of them will deactivate the other).
When Mk32 Meter detects that Power Overloading is occurring, it can issue a beep warning to the user
and implement power cuts (i.e. power disconnection) according to Utility’s requirements. Mk32 Meter
will handle Power overloading as follows:
1) Mk32 Meter can be configured (by EDMI factory at the time of placing order) to give a Beep alarm
sound when Power Overloading occurs.
2) If the Power Overloading continues for 45 seconds, the Relay will open (disconnect). After 150
seconds, the Relay will automatically close (connect) again.
3) Within 30 minutes, if several intermittent Power Overloading events have occurred and their Total
Cumulative Time = 45 seconds, the Relay will open (disconnect). After 150 seconds, the Relay will
automatically close (connect) again.
4) But within 30 minutes, if their Total Cumulative Time is less than 45 seconds, this cumulative counter
will be reset to zero.
5) Within 30 minutes, if a total of 5 opened (disconnected) Relay incidences due to Power Overloading
have occurred successively, the Relay will be opened (disconnected). After 45 minutes, the Relay will
automatically close (connect) again.
11.2 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Voltage Sags/ Swells

Utility may wish to set some limits and even trigger power-trip to disconnect user’s load during supply
voltage sags (ultra-high over-voltage) and voltage swells (ultra-low under-voltage).
When a voltage sag or swell is occurring, Mk32 Meter will detect and mark it as an event, and log it in an
event log file. Power cut (i.e. power disconnection) can also be implemented according to Utility’s
requirements. Mk32 Meter will handle supply voltage surges and swells as follows:
1) Utility can set the required sag / swell threshold values in relevant Meter registers.
2) Sag (ultra-low / under-voltage) handling:

When supply voltage falls below a certain threshold limit (e.g. a Threshold1 value) and persists for at
least 5 seconds, Utility can choose to disconnect supply (by tripping the relay) or not to.
If the relay is tripped, then only if supply voltage rises to an acceptable value (which must be greater
than a Threshold2 value and also less than a Threshold3 value) for at least 5 seconds, the relay will
automatically close (connect) so that power supply will be restored!
3) Swell (ultra-high / over-voltage) handling:

When supply voltage rises above a certain threshold limit (e.g. a Threshold4 value) and persists for at
least 5 seconds, Utility can choose to disconnect supply (by tripping the relay) or not to.
If the relay is tripped, then only if supply voltage falls to an acceptable value (which must be less than
a Threshold3 value and also greater than a Threshold2 value) for at least 5 seconds, the relay will
automatically close (connect) so that power supply will be restored!
11.3 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Tampers

Different events that are recorded by Mk32 Meter are described in “Event Logs” chapter.
 Based on Utility’s requirements, Mk32 Meter allows Utility to select any of the following events to be
handled as tampers (electricity theft / unfair use). Tampers are handled by Mk32 Meter slightly
differently from ordinary events:
o Terminal Cover Open - during Meter’s power ON condition

o Terminal Cover Open - during Meter’s power OFF condition
o Magnetic Interference
o Load Unbalance Type A (when IN > IL)
o Load Unbalance Type B (when IL > IN)

o Power Reversal
o Meter Cabinet (Enclosure Box) Open
 Meter LED indication for the above list of tampers:

o Mk32 Meter middle LED2 (labelled as “Alarm” LED) will be yellow-lighted (ON) &
non-blinking.
 Meter LCD indication for the above list of tampers:

o If an tamper is active (still ongoing on Mk32 Meter), Mk32 Meter LCD will display a non-
blinking tamper icon.
o If an tamper is inactive (tamper on Mk32 Meter has stopped), the tamper icon will simply
disappear automatically from Mk32 Meter LCD.
Note: CIU’s firmware works independently from Meter’s firmware so Utility can request EDMI
factory to configure CIU LCD to continue to display Mk32 Meter’s inactive tamper icons
even when the tampers have stopped on Mk32 Meter!
For Tampers only:

To know what tampers has occurred on Mk32 (historical tampers), Utility can check from
“Tamper Status” Register. (Refer to this document’s Appendix for this register F312’s detail
description.)
 Independent beep and / or Relay customisation for each tamper in the above list according to
Utility’s requirements:
o Configure Beep (buzzer) alarm using Beep Mask Register
o Configure Power cuts (by tripping the relay) - to stop electricity theft -using Relay Mask
Register.
Note:
Power Overload is a special event but is excluded from above list of tampers (because Utility
usually will not want to set it as tamper type). Nevertheless, Utility can still implement Power
cuts (Relay trip) for this event using the same register above. The difference is when Power
Overload event stops, the relay will close (re-connect) automatically without requiring the input
of a Clear Tamper Token! (This way of handling is similar to Meter’s Out-of-Credit (zero balance
credit) event!)
 For Tampers only: To clear a tamper, especially if power cut is implemented for a tamper, the end-
user needs to contact their Utility immediately for assistance. Utility engineer (not the end-user) will
need to make sure the tamper cause is stopped and then input a Clear Tamper token to the Meter to
clear the relevant tamper’s log file, because this is the only way to close (re-connect) the relay to
restore the power supply!
 Grace Period for Newly-delivered Mk32 Meters:

Utility may request the tamper handling function for the above list of tampers in new Mk32 Meters to
be put on hold (deactivated) until the new Meters have reached some minimum usage criteria (e.g. 30
days of continuous powering up, or 5 kWh of total consumption, whichever comes first). Only then,

the tamper handling function for the above list of tampers will be activated (to take effect)!
11.4 (Only applicable to Prepayment Mk32 Meter) - Handling of Low Credit
Utility can configure Mk32 Meter to issue a warning to the user and implement power cuts (i.e. power
disconnection) during Meter’s low, zero or negative credit conditions according to Utility’s requirements.
Mk32 Meter will handle Meter’s credit situations as follows:
1) Low Credit Threshold:
When Meter’s Balance Credit (Remaining Credit) reaches Low Credit Threshold value, the leftmost
LED1 (e.g. labelled as “Supply” LED) can be customised for one or several stages (tiers) of low-credit
warning according to Utility’s requirements! This means changing of LED1’s behaviour from green-
lighted (normal AC Power Supply indication) to red-lighted (Low Credit indication) and starting
LED1’s blinking with or without Beep alarm (buzzer) sound according to Utility’s requirements!
Note: This LED1’s blinking frequency is ON for 1 second and OFF for 1 second. Each beep alarm is a
1kHz-frequency sound that persists for 2 seconds. And as the User’s Balance Credit diminishes, the
beep alarm will be sounded more frequently (interval time decreases between the beeps)!
2) Beep Alarms: During the course of a beep alarm sounding, the User may switch it off temporarily by
pressing “Manual-Scroll Display” pushbutton (called “Select” button) or any key (on the Meter’s
keypad).
However, after a user-defined temporary halt time interval, if the Meter’s Balance Credit still remains
lower than its Low Credit Threshold value (due to no or insufficient Credit top-up / replenishment),
the Beep alarm will be re-sounded!
This user-defined temporary halt time interval can be configured in the firmware. It basically controls
the buzzer’s temporary halting from User’s last pressing of any key to switch off the last buzzer alarm
to the buzzer alarm’s next restarting!
3) Out-of-Credit condition: When Meter’s Balance Credit reaches 0 kWh value, Utility can request
EDMI factory to configure the Meter’s Relay to trip (disconnect) automatically.
Note:
This same configuration will also trigger Meter’s Relay tripping (disconnection) automatically when
Meter’s Credit falls below Debt Threshold value when Meter is in Debt mode! See Step 4(b) below.
If the Meter’s Relay is disconnected, the Beep alarm that was triggered by the User’s (low) credit
condition will also stop automatically.
4) Allow or Disallow Debt during Negative Credit: This depends on Utility’s requirements whether to
allow or disallow Meter’s credit to decrease past zero kWh into negative credit.
If Utility has configured Meter’s relay to trip (open) at Out-of-Credit (0 kWh) stage, the user must first
enter (execute) a special “8001” hash code during this stage so that Mk32 Meter will start checking
relevant Meter register for Utility’s choice whether to allow or disallow Debt!

a) If Utility’s choice is no, then entering “8001” hash code has no effect. Meter’s relay will remain
tripped (i.e. power cut remains enforced). This means the user really have no choice but to quickly
go and purchase some Credit token to top-up his Meter to positive non-zero Credit condition again!
b) If Utility’s choice is yes, then entering “8001” hash code will close (connect) the Meter’s relay and
the Meter enters into Debt mode which means Utility is providing some Emergency credit kWh
(Debt allowance) to the User to continue using the electricity provisionally.
However, User still needs to top-up Meter’s credit as soon as possible to repay the debt that will
increase over time or top-up even more to return to a safe normal credit condition. Otherwise, when
Meter’s credit reaches the Meter’s Debt Threshold value, the Meter’s relay will trip (open)
automatically (implement power-cut immediately)!
5) Meter’s Normal Credit Condition: It is only when the user tops up (replenishes) the Meter’s
Balance Credit to bring it to a value greater than its Low Credit Threshold value that the Meter’s
leftmost LED1 will change from red-lighted (Low Credit indication) to non-blinking green-lighted
(normal AC Power Supply indication) again!

Appendix
A
A Other Hardware Specifications in Mk32 Meter
Parameter Value
EEPROM (E^2) Size 512 kibi-bits (according to BOM)
(compulsory, decided by EEPROM1 = must be installed or Meter cannot work
factory): EEPROM2 = required for TOU function
DataFlash Memory Size

(optional, required for Load 16 mebi-bits = 2 mebi-bytes = 2 MiB
Profile & Upgrade, decided by (according to BOM)
factory):
Terminal Cover Type: Length:

Short
Or Ultra-Short
(See also “External Material:
Dimensions” chapter) Transparent Frosting (Polycarbonate)
One standard 3.6V/1200mAh Lithium internal non-rechargeable battery
Note: Internal lithium battery can maintain the Meter’s operations in
low-power mode for a period of 5 years when Meter is NOT
Backup Power by Battery: powered up (under no supply condition).
“Low-power mode” means “< 10 uA battery consumption (burden);

it guarantees sufficient battery capacity of 3.6V 1200mAh battery,
assuming the same battery remains intact in meter and was not
replaced during this 5-year period.”
Default clock has error ratio of

Internal Clock: 0.5 s/day (i.e. 15 s/month) at 23°C reference temperature & voltage
range. This same clock can satisfy 2 s/day (i.e. 60 s/month) at 23°C
reference temperature & voltage range too.

B Mk32 Sec urity Over view
Appendix
B
B Mk32 Security Overview
This chapter describes Mk32 Meter’s security system briefly.
Security Levels and Security Groups
Each Mk32 Meter is designed with 10 meter security levels numbered “1”, “2” …. till “10”.
Each meter user must belong to one of these 10 meter security levels.
Each meter security level contains 255 security groups numbered “1”, ” …. till “255”. All registers in
Mk32 meter must belong to one of these 255 security groups. (Each security group consists of zero, one
or several registers!)
Special Security Level in Mk32 Meter
“0” is a special Security Level that will deny access to a user at Meter’s logon level.
Special Security Groups in Mk32 Meter
Special Security Group Remarks

254 Registers belonging to this Security Group have Read-access without prior
logon to Meter.
0 Registers belonging to this Security Group are Read-only access under

normal circumstances.
However, they can have Read / Write access if Factory Jumper JP1 is
shorted (connected) on Mk32 Meter PCB and SuperAdmin username “EDMI”
has been used to logon to Meter.
Users
Each Mk32 Meter allows a maximum of 8 meter users (including one special “Admin” user) to be created
for meter’s logon verification before granting read-only or read / write access. Each meter user’s name is
10-character long (maximum length) + Null character.
Each meter user’s password is 15-character long (maximum length) + Null character.

Users Hierarchy
From highest to lowest privileges, the order is SuperAdmin user called “EDMI”, followed by one special
Administrator user account called “Admin” and finally the normal (ordinary) user accounts.
Important:
Before Meter’s delivery from EDMI factory, “Admin” user account must be given all required Write
permissions by EDMI factory. Otherwise, Utility cannot use EziView Security’s function screen to add or
remove more read or write permissions for “Admin” user subsequently.
Read-only or Read / Write Access Rights in Mk32 Meter
Therefore, a meter user is given appropriate permissions in Mk32 Meter (i.e. either read-only access
rights or read / write access rights) for any meter register by giving him the appropriate permissions for
the relevant register’s security group in the relevant meter security level that the meter user belongs to!
This is the reason for defining a 256-bit Read-only permission mask and a 256-bit Read / Write
permission mask in each meter security level!

C Mk32 Meter Firmware Upgrading
Appendix
C
C Mk32 Meter Firmware Upgrading
Meter firmware upgrading requires a special software or software tool for downloading an upgrade
firmware file from a PC (USB port) to Mk32 meter (optical port) and then executing this upgrade file in
the Meter.
Note: This software tool is provided only upon request to Utilities who have special upgrading
requirements and under EDMI-controlled circumstances.
There are 2 methods:
 Offline Upgrade (also called “Remote Upgrade”) method
 Online Upgrade (also called “Local Upgrade”) method
Remote Upgrade Method

“Remote Upgrade” method is the more common method used for upgrading a normal Mk32 meter
operating under normal circumstances. This method can be used only on Mk32 meters that have installed
DataFlash.
Procedure:
1) Firstly, download the firmware upgrade file completely to the Meter through its local (optical) port or
remote (modem) port.
2) Next, issue a command to bring the Meter into Boot mode and start the upgrading process.
Advantages: Firstly, should any power disruption occurs during the firmware upgrading process, this
method has an advantage because it is able to continue or restart the firmware upgrading process
automatically when Meter has been re-powered up. Secondly, this method can work by itself without
any human involvement!
3) Lastly, after the upgrading process has completed, the Meter will return to its normal operation
automatically!

Local Upgrade Method
“Local Upgrade” method is rarely used but can be important especially for rescuing and reviving a non-
working Mk32 meter after a failed “remote upgrade” attempt.
It can be used on all Mk32 meters (whether they have installed or have not installed DataFlash).
However, the firmware upgrade file can only be downloaded to the Meter through its local (optical) port.
Procedure:
1) Switch off the Meter’s power supply. Open the Meter cover and short (connect) the “Factory Jumper”
inside the Meter.
2) Close the Meter cover. Wait for the Meter to go into Sleep mode (indicated when its LCD displays
nothing). Now, uncover the Meter and press a special small welding-plate inside the Meter for 3
seconds while you power up the Meter.
Above step will bring the Meter into Boot mode (indicated by “b o o t - - - ” message on Meter LCD)
and start the downloading of firmware upgrade file (indicated by
“b o o t - - d ” message on Meter LCD) to the Meter through its local (optical) port only.
3) Next, after the downloading process has completed (indicated by “b o o t - A b ” message on Meter
LCD), the Meter will soon start the firmware upgrading operation automatically (indicated by
“b o o t - - A ” message on Meter LCD).
4) Lastly, after the firmware upgrading process has completed, the Meter will restart automatically and
return to its normal operation!

D Meter’s Mounting & Installati on
Appendix
D
D Meter’s Mounting & Installation
Installation Material
Require:
 3 pc of M4X12mm self-tapping screws with Ø 6.5mm diameter screwhead
Torque for tightening / securing screws during Meter’s installation is 7 ~ 10 kgf.cm.
 Back View of Mk32 Meter

Mounting / Installation Method:
A: Mount the meter by a

screw on top keyhole.
(See Steps 1 and 2 below)
B / C : Secure Meter by
lower screws.
(See Step 4 below)
 Mk32 Meter Installation Diagram

(This diagram shows Short-Terminal Cover)
Step 1: Leaving enough space (about 3-5mm screw thread length distance) between the screw head and
the wall in advance for the Meter’s hanger (top keyhole), secure the top screw (1 pc of M4X12
self-tapping screw) into the wall.
Step 2: Mount the Meter by placing (hanging) the keyhole on the 3-5mm length portion of M4X12
self-tapping screw left in advance in Step 1.
Step 3: Uncover the Meter’s Terminal Cover by

unscrewing two lower screws on the Terminal Cover.
(This photo shows Ultra-Short Terminal Cover)

D Meter’s Mounting & Installati on
Step 4: Using the remaining 2 pcs of

M4X12mm self-tapping screws, secure
the Meter at two sides about a third
distance from its base under the Terminal
Cover with 7 ~ 10 kgf.cm torque in
tightening / securing the screws.
Step 5: Make sure the power supply is switched OFF. Connect the wiring cables to the Meter correctly
according to the correct Meter’s terminal configuration (usually laser-marked on the back of
terminal cover) by factory according to Utility’s selection at the time of placing order.
Caution! Incorrect connection will cause danger (short-circuit) !
“Meter Terminals & Connection Diagrams” chapter shows a list of wiring options for Mk32 Meter.
a) Unsheathed length of cable end should be long

enough to contact with both screws of each
terminal, but not hitting the back of the terminal.
b) Secure each terminal’s two screws (M6

thread) that hold each cable with suitable
tightness (torque). Failure to do so will cause the
wires and terminal to overheat at high current!
Caution!
DO NOT USE POWER-DRIVEN
SCREWDRIVERS! Screwing method
(manually by hand) will require different
torques. Torque value for Meter’s current
terminal screw’s suitable tightness depends
on:
• Wiring cables that the installation personnel
is using: Different cable types and materials
(single-core/twisted/threaded,
copper/aluminium material) and different
cable sizes will require different torques.
• Age of cable: New or old cable will require

different torques.
• Terminal size: Different terminal sizes will require different torques.
Installer is advised to check their cable’s suitable and safety torque value with their cable manufacturer!

Step 6: Put Meter’s Terminal Cover back on the Meter.
Next, secure the Terminal Cover by tightening its screws.
Refer to “Meter Dimensions” chapter for the Meter’s external dimensions.
Step 7: Switch ON the power supply.

E Meter’s Commission Short Codes
Appendix
E
E Meter’s Commission Short Codes
Mk32 Meters can be delivered from EDMI factory in “Decommission” mode, “Grace Period” mode or
“Commissioned” mode.
In Decommission mode, Meter LED1 will blink in green when Meter is powered ON. Relay is in open
(disconnect) state. Tamper detection functions are disabled.
To Change from Decommission mode to Grace Period mode

Only 1 method:
At a suitable time after testing, the command is “8009” <Enter> to change the Meter from
Decommission mode to Grace Period mode. *This method requires the physical keypad on Meter or CIU,
or some software’s remote keyboard function.
In Grace Period mode, Meter LED1 stays ON continuously non-blinking in green when Meter is
powered ON. Relay is in closed (connected) state. Tamper detection functions remain disabled until
Meter completes 30 minutes (default) usage or 5 kWh (default) consumption (whichever comes first).
To Change from Grace Period mode to Commission mode

Two methods:
Method 1: When Meter has fulfilled Grace Period conditions: 30 minutes (default) usage or 5 kWh
(default) consumption - whichever comes first, it enters into Commissioned mode automatically.
Method 2: Alternatively, if Utility does not want to wait for Grace period mode to expire, the command
is “8010” <Enter> to change the Meter from Grace Period mode to Commissioned mode immediately.
*This method requires the physical keypad on Meter or CIU, or some software’s remote keyboard
function.
In Commissioned mode, Meter LED1 stays ON continuously non-blinking in green when Meter is
powered ON. Relay is in closed (connected) state. Meter’s tamper detection functions are enabled from
now on.

Appendix
F
F “Tamper Status” Data Item’s Decoding Method
As at 2018-01-03, only Manual-Scroll Display Menu selects this data item and needs this explanation.
To let Utility know what tampers have occurred on the Meter, EDMI factory will configure
Manual-Scroll Display Menu to display:
 “Alarm Status Word” data item (Register F302 which was started and used in Mk29D meter & HD16
CIU)
 or this “Tamper Status” data item (new Register F312 which was started from Mk32 meter)
This section explains how Utility can decode and understand this particular data item’s value when it is
displayed on Manual-Scroll Display Menu!
Mk32 “Tamper Status” Data Item (Register F312)

Character Data Type, Maximum Length = 8 characters
Description:
Display a combination string of codes (from the biggest code value to the smallest code value &
starting from left to right!)
Formed by the tamper codes of any tampers that have occurred on the Meter, this string of codes
helps to keep a simple historical record for tampers that have been detected on Mk32 Meter!
Codes
1：Meter Terminal Cover is opened
2：Meter Terminal Cover is opened during Meter’s power-off condition
3：Meter showed Power reversal has occurred
4，5：Meter showed Unbalance Type A has occurred
6，7：Meter showed Unbalance Type B has occurred
8：Magnetic Field Interference
9: Meter Lid / Cover is opened (including during Meter’s power-off condition)
Example:
If “Terminal Cover Open during Meter’s power-off condition”, “Power Reversal” and “Unbalance Type
A” tampers were ever detected happening on Mk32 Meter, then this data item (Register F312) will record
them as “5432” where “5,4” is the dual code for “Unbalance Type A” tamper, “3” is the code for “Power
Reversal” tamper and “2” is the code for “Terminal Cover Open during Meter’s power off condition”.

G EDMI Metering Software for Utility’s Use
Appendix
G
G EDMI Metering Software for Utility’s Use
This is basic minimal PC software that Utility may use to read from or write to Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H
Meter by connecting Meter’s Optical port to computer’s USB port.
Tested and Released in 2016 for V211 fw EziView Version V4.36
Tested and Released on 2017-09-07
Adds functions to read Load Survey & TOU & EziView Version V4.39
Max Demand for V24X fw
(A) Features supported by EDMI EziView 4.36 software for Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H Meter are as
follows (the same features as supported in Mk32 V1.8 hardware meter e.g. Zimbabwe Mk32 Meter):
1) Allow Utility to set up the following Alarm thresholds:

 Power Limit Threshold (kW)
 Sag Start Voltage (V), Sag End Voltage (V), Swell Start Voltage (V), Swell End Voltage (V)
 Emergency Credit Allowance (kWh)
If Utility has other threshold setting requirements, please consult EDMI.
2) Allow Utility to choose which events / tampers to monitor / detect and which events / tampers to
trigger Relay disconnection in Meter:
 Open Meter Lid (Top Cover)
 Open Terminal Cover (during meter’s power-on or power-off conditions)
 Reversed Power
 Unbalanced Type A Tamper, Unbalanced Type B Tamper
 Magnetic Field Interference
If Utility has other event / tamper types requirements, please consult EDMI.
3) Allow Utility to access these Event and Tamper logs in Meter:

(Each log file contains a maximum of 50 latest (most recent) records.)
 Meter’s power-down
 Reverse power
 Voltage swell / Voltage sag
 Relay disconnect / Relay connect

 Credit tokens
 Management tokens/ Invalid tokens (including rejected tokens).
Note: Actually, Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H meter can record 17 types of log files. Current constraints
are:
 Currently, EziView 4.36 can read and save only 8 of these log files .
 In EziView 4.36 design, it throws a peculiar error screen when “(Reverse) Power Log” is
empty (i.e. contains no records).
4) Allow Utility to create User accounts to logon to Meter with necessary permissions
Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H Meter allows a maximum of 8 meter users (each belonging to one of 10
meter security levels) to be created for meter’s logon verification and granted the appropriate read-
only, or read / write access rights to the meter.
(B) Features supported by EDMI EziView 4.39 software for Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H Meter are as
follows:
5) Allow Utility to record and view Meter’s limited Time-of-Use (TOU) (e.g. multiple tariffs) data registers,
but not set up of TOU. (Note: So setting up of TOU must be done by EDMI factory prior to Meter
delivery)
6) Allow Utility to record and view Meter’s limited Maximum Demand (MD) data registers (demand’s
value but not demand’s time) but not set up of MD. (Note: So setting up of MD must be done by EDMI
factory prior to Meter delivery)
7) Allow Utility to record and view Meter’s Load Survey (LS) (e.g. interval length) data,
but not set up of LS. (Note: So setting up of LS must be done by EDMI factory prior to Meter delivery)
8) Set up of new Alarm threshold: Current Limit threshold (Over current threshold)
9) Set up of Emergency Credit Allowance value (applies to prepayment firmware only)
10) Supports Extended Command Line Protocol (built into and automatically provided when “Mk32”
Meter model is selected in EziView 4.39)
Note: At the time of placing order for Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H, Utility is advised to confirm its LCD
Display Menus, TOU, Maximum Demand and Load Survey requirements to enable EDMI factory to
configure them correctly according to Utility’s requirements before Meter’s delivery.
EziView software cannot configure Mk32 BS V2.0 / Mk32H Meter LCD display, TOU, Maximum
Demand and Load Survey.

H Glossary of Terms
Appendix
H
H Glossary of Terms
Terminology Definition
“Unbalance Type A” This refers to Meter’s condition when there is zero current in Phase (L)
Tamper wire and non-zero current in Neutral (N) wire, or when N current > L
(Also called current by a threshold value (configurable).
“L Unbalance”)
“Unbalance Type B” This refers to Meter’s condition when there is zero current is in Neutral
Tamper (N) wire and non-zero current in Phase (L) wire, or when L current > N
(Also called current by a threshold value (configurable).
“N Unbalance”)
Maximum Power Limit Also called “Power Overload Limit” or “Installed Power Limit” or “Power
(MPL) Limit Threshold”
RTC Real-time Clock in Meter.
“ON (blinking)” This description means an LED is in flashing-on-and-off continuous state.
“ON (non-blinking)” This description means an LED stays in lit (ON) and non-blinking
continuous state.
Note: Below terms are applicable to Prepayment Meter only
Remaining Credit Prepaid Energy value in Meter that user has purchased in advance and
not used yet. Units is in kWh.
Also called “Balance Credit”, “Available Credit”, “Remaining Energy”,
“Remaining Charge”, “Remaining kWh” or “Energy Balance” or “Meter’s
Prepaid energy credit”.
Low Credit Also called “Low Balance Credit” or “Low Remaining Energy kWh”.

Zero Credit Also called “Zero kWh”, “0 kWh” or “Zero Balance” stage.
This is a very critical level where the user’s prepayment Meter has run
out of credit and his AC power supply faces danger of disconnection
(suspension) by Utility provider.
Negative Credit Also called “Negative Balance”. This means the user is using electricity in
“debt” state.
Emergency Credit Also called “Debt Allowance Amount / Limit”.

This is the energy amount (or equivalent monetary value) that the user
can continue to consume (and owe the Utility provider) after his
prepayment Meter has run out of credit.
Credit Token Also called “Recharge Token” or “Top-up Token”.
Credit Added Also called “Credit Purchased”, “Added Energy”, “Top Up Energy”, “Top
Up Credit“, “kWh Added”, “Energy Units Added”, “Replenished Energy”
or “Recharge Energy”.
Used Token Also called “Duplicate Token”.

During token processing, “Used Token” means the user has submitted a
token whose ID is the same as some accepted token already recorded in
Meter’s token transaction table!
Old Token During token processing, “Old Token” means the user has submitted a
token whose issue date and time is earlier than the earliest accepted
token recorded in Meter’s token transaction table!
Note: For a new Meter that has not been recharged with any credit
token previously, submitting tokens with issue date and time earlier than
2004-04-01 9:05 will produce “Old Token” error message too!
Expired Token Also called “Key_Expired Token”.

Every Meter key has a live time. During token processing, “Expired
Token” means the user has submitted a token that was created using an
expired Meter key.
STS DRN Number This is Meter’s unique STS Number (11-digit).

(A STS Prepayment Meter will use STS DRN Number as its Meter Serial
Number)
Note: STS has introduced 13-digit DRN for new members.

H Glossary of Terms
DIN-Rail Refers to the mounting method onto a metal rail of a standard type
(size). It is widely used for mounting meters, switches, circuit
breakers and industrial control equipment inside equipment racks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIN_rail
Note: The term “DIN-Rail” has nothing to do with refer to a meter’s
wiring method. EDMI Mk32H meter is designed for “DIN-Rail” application
in metering industry and meets IEC 62052-11, IEC 62052-21 and IEC
62052-31. However, please note that Mk32H wiring mode is “Top IN,
Bottom OUT” (it is not DIN wiring or BS wiring).

Revision History
Manual Inputs by (I) / Applicability
Description of Change Date
Revision Updated by (U) Scope
Ver. 2.0 First limited release as Mk32 V2.0 BS 11 Jan 2018 I: Mk32 BS LPS
(English) low-power-supply External User Manual Raja Siva Hardware
2380- (for External Communications). (Sales Singapore) Version:
UM04E This External User Manual is produced from V2.0
Li Weiyun
the corresponding Internal User Manual but Wuhai This User Manual
retaining the same Revision Number. (EDMI Shenzhen)
is based on Mk32
Due to continuous R&D development, R&D - Design Firmware ID:
contents of this Manual are subject to change China V244A17X
without notice. Engineering
Shenzhen (As at
2018-01-10,
RQA Shenzhen
Mk32 firmware is
U: V244A173)
Seow Gek Hoon
(EDMI Singapore)
Ver. 2.1 Second limited release: 15 Jan 2018 I: Same as above
(English) - Edited Pg 20-21 Wuhai
2380- (EDMI Shenzhen)
UM04E U:
Seow Gek Hoon
(EDMI Singapore)
Ver. 2.2 Third release: 02 Feb 2018 I: This User Manual

(English) - Edited Pg 40-44, Appendix F & Pg 33, Li Weiyun is based on:
2380- Pg 16-17, Section 4.3 LED table, Section 8.5. Wang Meilin Mk32 BS LPS
UM04E Tao Kang Prepay FW ID:
(EDMI China)
*First order of 17,678 pcs of Mk32 (RF 433MHz) V242A174
BS LPS V2.0 meters (V244A173 prepayment) U: V244A174
were shipped out on 2018-01-26 for use with Seow Gek Hoon ( Meter Firmware
HD18 (RF 433MHz) CIUs. (EDMI Singapore) for STS: V1.6 )
Postpay FW ID:
V243A174
Ver. 2.3 Fourth release: 06 Feb 2018 U: Same as above

(English) - Corrected typo errors Seow Gek Hoon
2380- (EDMI Singapore)
UM04E

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1.1 Intended Audience for External User Manual ........................................................................... 7

1.2 Features & Benefits ................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Mk32 Tamper (Fraud) Types Detection and Logging ................................................................ 8

1.4 Additional Tamper Deterrence Features ................................................................................... 8

1.5 This Manual Describes Only Mk32 BS LPS V2.0 Meter.............................................................. 8

2 Normative Reference .................................................................................................... 10

3 Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................. 11

4 Meter External Features & Dimensions .......................................................................... 13

4.1 Identification of Parts .............................................................................................................. 13

4.2 Mk32 Security Seals................................................................................................................. 15

4.3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 15

4.4 Meter Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 17

4.5 Meter Terminals Dimensions .................................................................................................. 19

5 Meter Terminals & Connection Diagrams ....................................................................... 20

5.1 L & N Terminals & Other Terminals (5~8) ............................................................................. 20

5.2 Meter Connection / Wiring Diagrams ..................................................................................... 21

6 Meter Relay Control Function ........................................................................................ 23

7 Meter Communication Ports.......................................................................................... 24

7.1 Local Optical Communication Port .......................................................................................... 24

7.2 Internal Communication Port (Optional) ................................................................................ 24

7.3 Communication Protocol......................................................................................................... 25

Page 3 External User Manual

8 Custom Display (LCD) on Meter (Optional for Split-Meter) ............................................. 26

8.1 Mk32 BS LPS Meter LCD Version ............................................................................................. 26

8.2 LCD Icons ................................................................................................................................. 27

8.3 Main Data Display Area ........................................................................................................... 30

8.4 Display Header at Upper Right of LCD ..................................................................................... 30

8.5 Auto-Scroll Display Menu ........................................................................................................ 31

8.6 Manual-Scroll Display Menu (Push button mode by User) ..................................................... 33

8.7 Short Codes (Hash Codes) Display Menu ................................................................................ 35

8.8 Mk32 Meter’s Error Message List ........................................................................................... 38

9 Keypad on Prepayment Keypad-Meter .......................................................................... 41

9.1 Keying in a Token..................................................................................................................... 42

9.2 Mk32 Meter’s Special-Execution Short Codes ........................................................................ 44

10 Meter Recording ........................................................................................................... 46

10.1 Real-Time Clock (RTC).............................................................................................................. 46

10.2 Event Logs................................................................................................................................ 46

10.3 Tariffs & Time-of-Day (TOD) / Time-of-Use (TOU) Metering .................................................. 49

10.4 Billing Reset Function .............................................................................................................. 50

10.5 Load Survey & Demand Logs ................................................................................................... 51

11 Meter’s Handling of Alarms ........................................................................................... 52

11.1 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Power Overloading....................................................................... 52

11.2 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Voltage Sags/ Swells ..................................................................... 52

11.3 Mk32 Meter’s Handling of Tampers........................................................................................ 53

A Other Hardware Specifications in Mk32 Meter .............................................................. 57

B Mk32 Security Overview ................................................................................................ 58

Abacus Series, Mk32 V2.0 Meter (BS, LPS) Page 4

D Meter’s Mounting & Installation .................................................................................... 62

E Meter’s Commission Short Codes .................................................................................. 66

F “Tamper Status” Data Item’s Decoding Method ............................................................. 67

G EDMI Metering Software for Utility’s Use ...................................................................... 68

H Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................... 70

Page 5 External User Manual

Figure 4-3: Mk32 BS Meter Security Seals.................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-6: Mk32 BS 4-Terminal (Brass) Dimensions Diagram ..................................................... 19

Figure 5-1: Mk32 BS LPS Meter Terminal Block View .................................................................. 20

Figure 5-2: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 2S-2R） ............................................................... 21

Figure 5-3: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 1S-1R）(Tanesco 2017 example)........................ 22

Figure 5-4: Connection Diagram（L N N L & 1S-2R） ............................................................... 22