User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 SmartPoint Module Overview
- 3 On Air Message Format
- 4 On Air Message Types
- 4.1 On Air Message Types
- 4.2 Testing Message – App Code 220
- 4.3 Meter Setup / Configuration Message—App Code 1
- 4.4 Meter Serial Number/Position Binding—App Code 5
- 4.5 GPS Mapping Message
- 4.6 Command Message—App Code 7
- 4.7 Buddy Message—App Code 8
- 4.8 C&I Meter Read With History—App Code 13
- 4.9 C&I Tier Data—App Code 14
- 4.9.1 Message Format
- 4.9.2 Tier Information
- 4.9.3 Meter Type
- 4.9.4 Selected Data Table
- 4.9.5 Data Flags / Peak Demand Time
- 4.9.6 Summation Reading (103 resolution)
- 4.9.7 Demand Reading (100 resolution)
- 4.9.8 Cumulative Demand Reading (103 resolution)
- 4.9.9 Coincident Reading (103 resolution)
- 4.9.10 # Demand Resets
- 4.9.11 Source Indices
- 4.9.12 Quantity of Tier Information
- 4.9.13 Service Quality Message Format
- 4.10 C&I Tunneling Read—App Code 15
- 4.11 C&I Alarm Message – App Code 16
- 4.11.1 Application Data
- 4.11.2 Voltage Phase A,B, and C
- 4.11.3 Click Count
- 4.11.4 Time Since Event
- 4.11.5 Current Meter Reading
- 4.11.6 Extended Time Since Event
- 4.11.7 Device Temperature
- 4.11.8 µP Status
- 4.11.9 Lock Errors
- 4.11.10 Alarm Data
- 4.11.11 Time of Last Power Failure
- 4.11.12 Total # of Outages
- 4.11.13 Flags
- 4.12 Demand History Message—App Code 25
- 4.12.1 Message Format
- 4.12.2 Number of Demand Resets
- 4.12.3 Last Demand Reset Date and Time
- 4.12.4 Last Peak Demand Date and Time
- 4.12.5 Last Peak Demand
- 4.12.6 Last Consumption Reading
- 4.12.7 2nd Demand Reset Date and Time
- 4.12.8 2nd Peak Demand Date and Time
- 4.12.9 2nd Peak Demand
- 4.12.10 2nd Consumption Reading
- 4.13 Load Profile Metadata Message—App Code 28
- 4.14 Load Profile Block Data Message—App Code 29
- 4.15 Firmware Image Check Response—App Code 30
- 4.16 High Res C&I Meter Read with History—App Code 38
- 4.17 Generic Ping Response—App Code 48
- 4.18 C&I High Res Read with History Data—App Code 55
- 4.19 Scratch Pad Image Check Response—App Code 57
- 5 Setup and Configuration
- 5.1 Electrical Configuration Interface
- 5.2 Configurable Parameters
- 5.2.1 End Point ID
- 5.2.2 Meter Sample Rate
- 5.2.3 Supervisory Transmit Rate
- 5.2.4 Base Frequency Channel
- 5.2.5 Transmit Frequency Channels
- 5.2.6 Receive Frequency Channel
- 5.2.7 C&I Mode Channel
- 5.2.8 Priority Mode Channel
- 5.2.9 Transmit Channel Mask
- 5.2.10 Transmit Operational Mode
- 5.2.11 Receiver Operational Mode
- 5.2.12 Enable Encryption
- 5.2.13 Programmer ID
- 5.3 Setup Messages
- 5.4 Status Request (0x91)
- 5.5 Set Device ID (0x92)
- 5.6 Device Static Setup
- 5.7 Set TCXO Correction (0x94)
- 5.8 Set Latitude/Longitude (0x95)
- 5.9 Set A/D Calibration (0x96)
- 5.10 Set Voltage Quality Thresholds (0x97)
- 5.11 Set Encryption Key (0x98)
- 5.12 Set Real Time Clock (0x99)
- 5.13 Send Data (0x9A)
- 5.14 Ping (0x9C)
- 5.15 Set Customer Meter Number (0x9D)
- 5.16 Set Customer ID (0x9E)
- 5.17 Send Data Commands
- 6 Receiver Section
- 6.1 Receiver Requirements
- 6.2 Receiver On Air Command Messages
- 6.2.1 Command Types
- 6.2.2 Command Acknowledge
- 6.2.3 Set Static Setup
- 6.2.4 Set TCXO Correction
- 6.2.5 Set Latitude and Longitude
- 6.2.6 Set VoltVoltage Quality settings:
- 6.2.7 Set
- 6.2.8 On Demand Read / Drive By Read
- 6.2.9 Ping
- 6.2.10 Set Transmitter Id
- 6.2.11 Set Customer Id
- 6.2.12 Set Encryption Key
- 6.2.13 Set Preferred Buddy Id
- 6.2.14 Set Company Meter Number
- 6.2.15 C&I Read C12.19 Data
- 6.2.16 C&I Write C12.19 Data
- 6.2.17 C&I Demand Reset
- 6.3 Command Addressing
- 6.4 Receiver Miscellaneous
- Appendix A FlexNet SmartPoint Radio Overview
- Appendix B Specifications
- Index
Introduction 1-1
SmartPoint Module for the Elster A3 Meter ECMTM40000
1 Introduction
1.1Purpose
This manual provides technical information for the FlexNet SmartPoint module installed in the Elster A3 meter.
This document is intended for technically qualified personnel of energy supply companies and their contractors
who are responsible for the system planning, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance,
decommissioning, and/or disposal of meters.
1.2Safety
You must observe all industry safety precautions during all phases of operation, service, and servicing of the
meters. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings in this manual violates safety standards
of design, manufacture, and the intended use of the metering instrument. Sensus Metering Systems assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
WARNING
Hazardous voltages are present while power is applied to meters, meter sockets, or other
metering equipment. Any work on the energized equipment presents the danger of
electrical shock and can result in death or serious injury. The information contained within
this manual is intended to be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to
replace the extensive training necessary to handle metering equipment in a safe manner.
Use extreme care when servicing the meter while power is applied.
CAUTION
All work on this product should be performed by qualified electricians and metering
specialists in accordance with local utility safety practices, utility requirements, and
procedures outlined in Chapter 14 of The Handbook for Electricity Metering, 10
th
Edition.
Failure to comply with this caution can result in the destruction of or damage to the
equipment.
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