ReadWatt
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
(M018B01-03-14C)
ReadWatt
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Follow the warnings described in this manual with the symbols shown below.
DANGER
Warns of a risk, which could result in personal injury or material damage.
ATTENTION
Indicates that special attention should be paid to a specific point.
If you must handle the unit for its installation, start-up or maintenance, the following
should be taken into consideration:
Incorrect handling or installation of the unit may result in injury to personnel as well as damage
to the unit. In particular, handling with voltages applied may result in electric shock, which may
cause death or serious injury to personnel. Defective installation or maintenance may also
lead to the risk of fire.
Read the manual carefully prior to connecting the unit. Follow all installation and maintenance
instructions throughout the unit’s working life. Pay special attention to the installation stan-
dards of the National Electrical Code.
In this manual, if the instructions marked with this symbol are not respected or carried out correctly, it can
result in injury or damage to the unit and /or installations.
CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to modify features or the product manual without prior notification.
DISCLAIMER
CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make modifications to the device or the unit specifica-
tions set out in this instruction manual without prior notice.
CIRCUTOR, SA on its web site, supplies its customers with the latest versions of the device
specifications and the most updated manuals.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
DISCLAIMER������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3
CONTENTS��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
REVISION LOG��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
1.- VERIFICATION UPON RECEPTION������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
2.- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
3.- UNIT INSTALLATION������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
3.1.- PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS�������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7
3.2.- INSTALLATION�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
3.3.- UNIT TERMINALS������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10
3.4.- CONNECTION DIAGRAM������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
3.4.1.- RS-485 CONNECTION������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11
3.4.2.- PULSE OUTPUT CONNECTION��������������������������������������������������������������� 12
4.- OPERATION ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
4.1.- IMPULSE LED������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
4.2.- IMPULSE OUTPUT������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13
4.3- COMMUNICATIONS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
4.3.1.- MODBUS PROTOCOL������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
4.3.2.- READ COMMANDS����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
4.3.3.- WRITE COMMANDS���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
4.3.4.- MODBUS VARIABLES������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
4.3.5.- SPECIAL BROADCAST COMMAND��������������������������������������������������������� 16
5.- TECHNICAL FEATURES����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
6.- MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE�������������������������������������������������������������� 20
7.- GUARANTEE����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20
8.- CE CERTIFICATE���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
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REVISION LOG
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ReadWatt is an impulse sensor that can be attached to an energy meter verification impulse
emitter so that, through a MODBUS RTU protocol, there is an energy totaliser with the same
accuracy as the meter itself, but without physical access being necessary.
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In order to use the unit safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it follow
the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being
used, use the necessary personal protective equipment, and pay attention to
the various warnings indicated in this instruction manual.
The power supply plug must be disconnected before handling, altering the connections or
replacing the unit. It is dangerous to handle the unit while it is powered.
Also, it is critical to keep the cables in perfect condition in order to avoid accidents, personal
injury and damage to installations.
The manufacturer of the unit is not responsible for any damage resulting from failure by the
user or installer to heed the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this manual, nor for
damage resulting from the use of non-original products or accessories or those made by other
manufacturers.
If an anomaly or malfunction is detected in the unit, do not use it to take any measurements.
Inspect the work area before taking any measurements. Do not take measurements in dan-
gerous areas or where there is a risk of explosion.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply (unit and measuring system power
supply) before maintaining, repairing or handling the unit's connections.
Please contact the after-sales service if you suspect that there is an operational
fault in the unit.
The installation where the unit is connected must have an earthing and the DC
ripple voltage of the power supply cannot exceed 10%.
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3.2.- INSTALLATION
The first step for installing ReadWatt is to separate the two parts of the Velcro strap. Take one
of them, remove the protective paper and stick the adhesive part of the Velcro strap to the
rear of the unit ( Figure 1).
Figure 1: Stick part of the Velcro strap to the rear of the READWATT.
Remove the protective paper from the other part of the Velcro strap and stick the adhesive
part to the optical port of the billing meter (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Stick a part of the Velcro strap to the optical port of the meter.
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Now simply place the ReadWatt on the energy meter's Velcro strap (Figure 3).
Finally, connect the cable delivered with the unit to the ReadWatt's RJ45 connector.
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The unit has a RJ45 connector with the following list of terminals (Table 2):
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PC
RS-232
USB
Ethernet
Profibus
...
RS-485
ReadWatt
RS-485
A(+) Alimentación
A(+) B(-) Power Supply
B(-)
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A +VCC
R
7
B
+VCC
7 IN
COMMON
6
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4.- OPERATION
ReadWatt reads the light impulses from the meter, whose value is shown in real time on a
MODBUS parameter, which can be queried by another application.
The unit reads kWh consumed or generated and totalizes them in the MODBUS meter, which
works incrementally, being able to generate, for example, a load curve in external software.
The unit has an impulse LED with the same rate as the LED on which impulses are captured.
This safeguards the functionality of the meter's LED.
This LED has the same metrological validity as the meter's LED.
LED
During start-up, the LED indicates the speed of the communication bus, by emitting 1, 2 or 3
light impulses, see Table 3.
Table 3: Communication bus speed.
No. of pulses Speed
1 9600 bauds
2 19200 bauds
3 38400 bauds
The unit has a transistor output (terminal no. 7 in Table 2) to activate PLC or similar inputs.
Through MODBUS it is possible to configure the impulse width and ratio between output im-
pulses and impulses read from the energy meter verification LED.
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4.3- COMMUNICATIONS
ReadWatt has two communications ports, RS-232 and RS-485. Both ports can be used simul-
taneously.
The transmission speed, Baudrate, is the same for both ports and can be configured.
The MODBUS protocol is a communication standard in the industry that enables the network
connection of multiple units, where there is a master and multiple slaves. Within the MODBUS
protocol ReadWatt uses the RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) mode.
In RTU mode the start and end of the message is detected with silences with a minimum of 3.5
characters and the 16-bit CRC error detection method is used.
ReadWatt supports the integer type read functions: 0x03 and 0x04.
The unit's MODBUS variables are specified in Table 4.
Example: Reading of the unit's serial number with peripheral number 01.
Func-
Address Initial log Log no. CRC
tion
01 04 0060 0002 CRC
Func- No. of
Address Serial no. CRC
tion bytes
01 04 04 XXXX XXXX CRC
The number of requested logs must be the same as the size of the variable requested.
It is possible to read several consecutive addresses, if the request meets the correct format.
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Func-
Address Initial log Log no. No. bytes Data CRC
tion
01 10 0008 0001 02 000A CRC
Func-
Address Initial log Log no. CRC
tion
01 10 0008 0001 CRC
The number of logs to write must be the same as the size of the variable that is being
accessed.
It is possible to write several consecutive addresses, if the request meets the correct format.
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Transformation ratio:
(1)
The pulses generated by a billing meter are always associated to the secondary, so that the
Conversion Ratio (Transformation Ratio) must be programmed in the case of Medium Voltage
installations for transferring the secondary pulses to the real primary measurement.
Example:
In case the peripheral number assigned to the ReadWatt device is unknown, you have the
broadcast command available (address 00). With this command you can change certain basic
parameters, such as the MODBUS peripheral number or communication speed.
For this you need to know the serial number of the device you wish to access.
The serial number is on the front panel of the unit (Figure 9); this number must be translated
into hexadecimal language so that it can be sent in the broadcast command.
Serie no
( in decimal)
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Func-
Address Initial log Log no. No. bytes Unit serial no. Data CRC
tion
00 10 0BBA 0001 02 SSSS SSSS DDDD CRC
The MODBUS variables for the broadcast command are specified in Table 5.
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Memory
Setup, logs EEPROM and FRAM type non-volatile memory
User interface
LED 1 LED
Impulse output
Quantity 1
Type Open collector
Maximum voltage 24 V
Maximum current 50 mA
Maximum frequency 100 impulses / sec.
Pulse width 2 ms to 250 ms (Programmable)
Insulation
Alternating voltage 4kV RMS 50Hz during 1 minute
Overimpulse
1.2/50ms 0Ω source impedance 6 kV at 60º and 240º, with positive and negative polarization
Environmental features
Operating temperature -15ºC ... +55ºC
Storage temperature -25ºC ... +65ºC
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 5 ... 95%
Maximum altitude 2000 m
Mechanical features
Dimensions Figure 10
Enclosure Polyamide V0
Weight 14 gr.
Protection degree IP 41
Standards
Immunity for industrial environments UNE EN-61000-6-2
Emission standard for industrial environments UNE EN-61000-6-4
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32.15
25.6
Figure 10: ReadWatt dimensions
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In the case of any query in relation to unit operation or malfunction, please contact the
CIRCUTOR, SA Technical Support Service.
7.- GUARANTEE
CIRCUTOR guarantees its products against any manufacturing defect for two years after the
delivery of the units.
CIRCUTOR will repair or replace any defective factory product returned during the guarantee
period.
• No returns will be accepted and no unit will be repaired or replaced if it is not ac-
companied by a report indicating the defect detected or the reason for the return.
•The guarantee will be void if the units has been improperly used or the stora-
ge, installation and maintenance instructions listed in this manual have not been
followed. “Improper usage” is defined as any operating or storage condition con-
trary to the national electrical code or that surpasses the limits indicated in the
technical and environmental features of this manual.
• CIRCUTOR accepts no liability due to the possible damage to the unit or other
parts of the installation, nor will it cover any possible sanctions derived from a pos-
sible failure, improper installation or “improper usage” of the unit. Consequently,
this guarantee does not apply to failures occurring in the following cases:
- Overvoltages and/or electrical disturbances in the supply;
- Water, if the product does not have the appropriate IP classification;
- Poor ventilation and/or excessive temperatures;
- Improper installation and/or lack of maintenance;
- Buyer repairs or modifications without the manufacturer’s authorisation.
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8.- CE CERTIFICATE
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CIRCUTOR, SA
Vial Sant Jordi, s/n
08232 -Viladecavalls (Barcelona)
Tel.: (+34) 93 745 29 00 - Fax: (+34) 93 745 29 14
www.circutor.es central@circutor.es