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GE Consumer & Industrial
Multilin
EPM 5500P
Power Metering System
Instruction Manual
Manual P/N: 1601-0233-A3
Manual Order Code: GEK-113043B
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EPM 5500P
Table of contents
INTRODUCTION Safety Notes...................................................................1–1

Description ............................................................................................... 1–1
Equipment connection ....................................................................... 1–2
Introduction ...................................................................1–2
Overview.................................................................................................... 1–2
SCADA......................................................................................................... 1–3
Energy management .......................................................................... 1–3
Remote control....................................................................................... 1–3
Power quality analysis ........................................................................ 1–3
Applications and functionality ...................................1–5
Applications ............................................................................................. 1–5
Functionality............................................................................................ 1–5
Ordering..........................................................................1–7
Order codes ............................................................................................. 1–7
Specifications...............................................................1–12
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Inputs ....................................................................................................... 1–12

Outputs.................................................................................................... 1–13
Metering.................................................................................................. 1–14
Communications ................................................................................ 1–16
Environment.......................................................................................... 1–16
Standards and approvals ............................................................... 1–17
INSTALLATION Overview......................................................................... 2–1
Description................................................................................................2–1
Construction ............................................................................................2–1
Mechanical installation ............................................... 2–3
Overview....................................................................................................2–3
Environment.............................................................................................2–4
Panel installation ...................................................................................2–4
Space required for Installation........................................................2–6
Electrical installation ................................................... 2–7
Terminal strips ........................................................................................2–7
Safety earth connection.....................................................................2–8
power requirements ............................................................................2–9
Voltage input ........................................................................................ 2–10
Current input ........................................................................................ 2–11
Vn connection ...................................................................................... 2–11
Wiring schemes...........................................................2–12
Three-phase wiring............................................................................ 2–12
Voltage input wiring .......................................................................... 2–12
Current input wiring .......................................................................... 2–15
Typical wiring diagrams ............................................2–18
Description............................................................................................. 2–18
3LN, 3CT with 3CTs ............................................................................ 2–19
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3LN, 3CT with 2 CTs............................................................................2–20

2LN, 2CT...................................................................................................2–21
2LN, 1CT...................................................................................................2–22
2LL, 3CT....................................................................................................2–23
2LL, 2CT....................................................................................................2–24
2LL, 1CT....................................................................................................2–25
Single-phase. 2-line (wiring mode 3LN, 3CT) ..........................2–26
Single-phase 3-line (wiring mode 3LN, 3CT) ...........................2–27
Digital input (switch states) wiring ..........................2–28
Description .............................................................................................2–28
Auxiliary power.....................................................................................2–29
Output wiring...............................................................2–30
Relay outputs ........................................................................................2–30
Digital outputs ......................................................................................2–31
Communication wiring...............................................2–34
Description .............................................................................................2–34
Line mode ...............................................................................................2–34
Wiring recommendations ...............................................................2–35
METER OPERA- Front panel interface....................................................3–1
TION Keypad ....................................................................................................... 3–1
LCD display............................................................................................... 3–1
EPM 5500P measurement and functions..................3–4
Overview.................................................................................................... 3–4
Voltage ....................................................................................................... 3–4
Current ....................................................................................................... 3–4
Power.......................................................................................................... 3–4
Frequency................................................................................................. 3–5
Energy......................................................................................................... 3–5
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Demand .....................................................................................................3–6
Crest factor...............................................................................................3–6
Harmonic distortion .............................................................................3–7
Telephone interference factor.........................................................3–8
K factor.......................................................................................................3–8
Unbalance factor...................................................................................3–9
Maximum/minimum statistics ........................................................3–9
Real time clock..................................................................................... 3–10
Phase angle difference .................................................................... 3–10
Overlimit alarming .....................................................3–10
Description............................................................................................. 3–10
Inequation enable register............................................................. 3–12
Limit setting register ......................................................................... 3–13
Time limit setting register ............................................................... 3–13
Inequation sign register .................................................................. 3–13
Digital output select registers....................................................... 3–14
Example .................................................................................................. 3–14
Alarm records....................................................................................... 3–15
Energy pulse output for IO models..........................3–16
Description............................................................................................. 3–16
Pulse output assignment register............................................... 3–16
Pulse ratio register............................................................................. 3–17
Pulse width setting register ........................................................... 3–17
Relay output.......................................................................................... 3–18
SETTINGS Overview......................................................................... 4–1
Description................................................................................................4–1
Access code entry .................................................................................4–2
Setting screens.............................................................. 4–3
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Meter address......................................................................................... 4–3

Baud rate .................................................................................................. 4–3
Voltage input wiring............................................................................. 4–4
Current input wiring............................................................................. 4–5
PT primary voltage ............................................................................... 4–6
PT secondary voltage.......................................................................... 4–7
CT primary current ............................................................................... 4–7
Digital output mode ............................................................................. 4–8
Digital output 1....................................................................................... 4–9
Digital output 2.....................................................................................4–11
Digital output pulse width...............................................................4–11
Energy pulse rate ................................................................................4–12
Relay 1 mode ........................................................................................4–13
Relay 1 close time ...............................................................................4–14
Relay 2 mode ........................................................................................4–14
Relay 2 close time ...............................................................................4–15
Backlight..................................................................................................4–16
Demand window .................................................................................4–17
Clearing maximum and minimum values ...............................4–17
System date...........................................................................................4–18
System time ...........................................................................................4–19
Access code setting ...........................................................................4–20
Exiting setting mode ..........................................................................4–20
CLEARING ENERGY VALUES ............................................................4–21
METERING Displaying metered data .............................................5–1
Description ............................................................................................... 5–1
Voltage and current............................................................................. 5–1
Power.......................................................................................................... 5–5
Harmonics ..............................................................................................5–10
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Energy...................................................................................................... 5–12
Displaying statistical data ........................................5–18
Description............................................................................................. 5–18
Voltage statistics ................................................................................ 5–18
Current statistics................................................................................. 5–20
Power statistics ................................................................................... 5–21
Demand and frequency statistics .............................................. 5–22
COMMUNICA- Modbus Overview ......................................................... 6–1
TIONS Description................................................................................................6–1
Transmission mode ..............................................................................6–1
Data frame format ....................................................... 6–2
Description................................................................................................6–2
Address field ............................................................................................6–2
Function field ...........................................................................................6–3
Data field ...................................................................................................6–3
Error check field .....................................................................................6–4
Modbus functions ......................................................... 6–5
Frame formats ........................................................................................6–5
Function code 01: read relay output status..............................6–6
Function code 02: read digital input status ..............................6–7
Function code 03: read data............................................................6–9
Function code 05: control relay output.................................... 6–10
Function code 16: preset multiple registers........................... 6–11
Modbus memory map ................................................6–13
Data address table ............................................................................ 6–13
Format codes ....................................................................................... 6–43
WARRANTY GE Multilin warranty statement................................. 7–1
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Multilin
EPM 5500P
Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Safety Notes
DESCRIPTION Please read this manual carefully before conduct the
installation, operation, or maintenance on the EPM 5500P
Power Metering System.
The symbols listed below are used in this manual and labeled
on the meter to indicate danger (or potential dangers). When
these symbols appear, please follow the instructions strictly.
Danger symbol. Failure to observe this warning
may result in severe injury and even death.
DANGER
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Alert symbol. Observe the information after this

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
ALERT
EQUIPMENT The equipment must be interrupted from power and be

CONNECTION grounded prior to maintenance and repair. Only qualified
personnel are allowed to conduct service and
maintenance.The manual is not intended for the instruction of
unqualified people. GE Multilin is not responsible for misuse or
operating the meter out of its allowable working conditions.
Introduction
OVERVIEW The EPM 5500P Power Metering System was designed with
the latest microprocessor and digital signal processing
technology. Electric power parameters, energy and demand
metering, power quality monitoring, remote control, over-
range alarming, statistics and records are available in one
pocket-sized unit. There are also basic alarms on over/under
current, voltage, power, power factor, frequency, unbalance
factors or demands and pulse output based on energy or
reactive energy in EPM 5500P. Status monitoring is possible
using the four digital inputs. The meter combines high
accuracy measurement with intelligent multifunction and a
simple user interface.
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SCADA The EPM 5500P Power Metering System can replace

traditional electric meters. It also can also be used as Remote
Terminal Unit (RTU) for monitoring and controlling in a SCADA
system. All the measured data is available via digital RS485
communication ports running the Modbus protocol.
ENERGY The EPM 5500P can measure four quadrants of kWh and
MANAGEMENT kvarh in both directions, with an accuracy up to 0.5%.
Accuracy of active energy is as per IEC 62053-21 class 1. It
provided high standard energy data and energy demand
data. This data is important for line feeder statistics.
REMOTE Although the main function of EPM 5500P is measurement, it

CONTROL also contains flexible input/output functions. This allows the
meter to be used as a distributed RTU (with metering,
monitoring, and remote control in one unit).
POWER QUALITY With its powerful digital signal processing ability, the EPM
ANALYSIS 5500P Power Metering System can be used as an online
power quality analysis instrument. It can simultaneously and
continuously analyze results such as voltage and current THD,
harmonics (up to the 31st - PL5500 B and PL5500 C up to 15th),
and voltage and current unbalance.
The main functions of EPM 5500P are listed below.
Metering
• Phase voltage: V1, V2, V3, Vavg (L-N)

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• Line voltage: V12, V23, V31, Vavg (L-L)

• Current: I1, I2, I3, Iavg, In
• Power: each phase and total
• Reactive power: each phase and total
• Apparent power: each phase and total
• Power factor: each phase and average
• Frequency
Power Quality
• THD, even THD, and odd THD of phase/line voltage
• Harmonics of phase/line voltage
• Crest factor of phase/line voltage
• Voltage
• THD, even THD and odd THD of current
• Harmonics and K factor
• Unbalance factor of voltage
• Unbalance factor of current
Statistics
• Energy and demand
• Maximum value of statistics with time stamp
• Minimum value of statistics with time stamp
• Maximum demand
Energy and demand
• kWh of 4 quadrants: import, export, total, net
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• kvarh of 4 quadrants: import, export, total, net

• Power and reactive power demand
Communications
• RS485 communications port
• Modbus RTU protocol
Remote control
• Four (4) digital inputs (wet or dry)
• Two (2) relay outputs
• Two (2) digital outputs
Applications and functionality

APPLICATIONS The EPM 5500P Power Metering System can be used for the
following applications:
• Power distribution automation
• Intelligent electric switchgear
• Industry automation
• Building automation
• Energy management systems
• Large UPS systems
FUNCTIONALITY The EPM 5500P has the following functions.

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• Multifunction, high accuracy metering: The EPM 5500P

Power Metering System was designed with the latest
microprocessor and digital signal process technology.
Power metering, energy and demand recording, power
quality monitoring, remote control, over-range alarming,
and statistics and records are all available in the EPM
5500P. There are also basic alarms on over/undercurrent,
voltage, power, power factor, frequency, unbalance factors
or demands, and pulse output based on energy or
reactive energy. Status monitoring is also possible using
the four digital inputs. The EPM 5500P combines high
accuracy measurement with multifunctionality and an
easy-to-use interface.
Accuracy of voltage and current is 0.2%;
Accuracy of energy is 0.5%. Accuracy of active energy is
as per IEC 62053-21 class 1.
• Small size and simple installation: With a DIN96 ×96 size
and 55 mm depth after mounting, the EPM 5500P can be
installed in a small cabin. The clips are used for easy
installation and removal.
• Ease of use: The EPM 5500P has a large, easy to read LCD
screen. All parameters are accessible through the panel
keys or communication port. The setting values are
saved in an EEPROM, ensuring they are saved when the
meter is powered off. The display can be easily read in a
dim environment with the LCD backlight (the backlight
has a selectable "on" time).

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• Multiple wiring modes: The EPM 5500P can be used in

high and low voltage systems, as well as three-phase
three-wire, three-phase four-wire, or single phase
systems.
Ordering
ORDER CODES The order codes for the EPM 5500P Power Metering System
are shown below.
Table 1–1: EPM 5500P order codes
PL5500 B - * - *
Base Unit Metering, time tag, energy, demand, THD, 20 to
PL5500 B
100 VAC (from PT), or 40 to 230 VAC (direct)
PL5500 C - * - *
100 VAC (from PT), or 40 to 230 VAC (direct),
PL5500 C maximum/minimum, limit alarms, RS485,
harmonics (2 to 15th)
PL5500 – * – *
100 VAC (from PT), or 40 to 230 VAC (direct),
PL5500 O D maximum/minimum, limit alarms, RS485,
harmonics (2 to 31st), CF, THFF, K factor, two (2)
digital inputs
Four (4) digital inputs (15 VDC provided by meter),
IO two (2) form-A outputs, 2 digital outputs for alarm
or pulse output.

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The EPM 5500P series products are available in four

configurations: the low-end PL5500 B and PL5500 C models,
the standard PL5500 O model, and the advanced PL5500 IO
model.
The following functions are added to the PL5500 IO model:
1. Two digital inputs and digital input auxiliary power
supply mains.
2. Two relays outputs.
3. Two digital outputs: pulse output for energy or over-
range alarming
A comparison the four models is shown below.

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Table 1–2: EPM 5500P model comparison (Sheet 1 of 3)

Function Parameter PL5500 B PL5500 C PL5500 O PL5500 IO
Metering Phase voltage 3 3 3 3
V1, V2, V3, and Vlnavg
Line voltage 3 3 3 3
V12, V23, V31, and Vllavg
Current 3 3 3 3
I1, I2, I3, In, and Iavg
Power 3 3 3 3
P1, P2, P3, and Psum
Reactive power 3 3 3 3
Q1, Q2, Q3, and Qsum
Apparent power 3 3 3 3
S1, S2, S3, and Ssum

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Metering Power factor 3 3 3 3
PF1, PF2, PF3, and PF
Frequency 3 3 3 3
F
Energy 3 3 3 3
Ep_imp, Ep_exp, Ep_total,
and Ep_net
Reactive energy 3 3 3 3
Eq_imp, Eq_exp, Eq_total,
and Eq_net
Demand 3 3 3 3
Dmd_P, Dmd_Q, and Dmd_S
Monitoring Voltage unbalance factor 3 3 3 3
U_unbl
Current unbalance factor 3 3 3 3
I_unbl
Voltage THD 3 3 3 3
THD_V1, THD_V2, THD_V3,
and THD_Vavg
Current THD 3 3 3 3
THD_I1, THD_I2, THD_I3, and
THD_Iavg

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Monitoring Harmonics Harmo- 3 3
2nd to 31st harmonic nics, 2nd
to 15th
Voltage crest factor 3 3
THFF 3 3
Current K factor 3 3
Maximums with time stamp 3 3 3
Minimums with time stamp 3 3 3
Switch status (digital input) 3 3
Others Relay output 3
Pulse Output 3
Over/under limit alarm 3 3
RS485 port 3 3 3
Modbus protocol
Real time clock 3 3 3 3
Year, month, day, hour,
minute, second

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Specifications
INPUTS POWER SUPPLY
Inputs: 100 to 240 V AC
100 to 300 V DC
Power consumption: 3 W maximum at 230 VAC
VOLTAGE INPUT
PT primary: 500 KV AC maximum
PT secondary: 230 V AC (L-N) or 400 V AC (L-L), with 20%
over-range
Frequency: 45 to 65Hz
Overload: 2 × rated voltage (continuous)
2500 V AC for 1 second (no cycling)
Burden: less than 0.2 VA
Measurement: true RMS AC
CURRENT INPUT
CT primary: 9999 A AC
CT secondary: 5 A AC, with 20% over-range
20 mA minimum initial current
Overload: 10 A (continuous)
100 A for 1 second (no cycling)
Burden: <0.1 VA

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DIGITAL INPUTS
Optical isolated voltage:2500 V AC RMS
Type: wet contact
Resistance: 2 KΩ (typical)
Input voltage: 5 to 30 V DC
Close voltage: >10 V DC
Maximum input current:20 mA
Auxiliary power: 15 V DC / 100 mA
OUTPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUT

Output form: Photo-MOS, NO
Optical isolation: 2500 V AC RMS
Max. operating voltage:100 V DC
Max. operating current:50 mA
RELAY OUTPUTS
Output form: mechanical contact, silver alloy
Contact resistance: 100 mΩ at 1 A, initial value
Maximum break voltage:250 V AC; 30 V DC (CE mark at 150 V AC)
Maximum break current:3 A
Endurance voltage of contact and coil: 2500 V AC RMS

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METERING VOLTAGE
Accuracy: ±0.2% of full-scale (measured)
±0.5% of full-scale (calculated)
Resolution 0.1%
Range: 40 to 276 V AC (VL-N, PT secondary)
Calculated parameters:VL-L for 3LN wiring
V2 and VL-L for 2LN wiring
V3-1 for 2LL wiring
CURRENT
Accuracy: ±0.2% of full-scale (directly measured)
±0.5% of full-scale (calculated)
Resolution 0.1%
Range: 1 to 120% of CT
Calculated parameters:In for 3CT wiring;
I2 for 2CT wiring;
I2 and I3 for 1CT wiring
NEUTRAL CURRENT
Accuracy: ±1.0% of full-scale
Resolution 0.1%
Range: 1 to 120% of CT
UNBALANCE
Measured types: voltage and current unbalance
Resolution 0.1%
Range: 0 to 200%

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POWER
Measured types: real, reactive, and apparent power
Resolution 0.1%
Range: –9999 to 9999 MW/Mvar
0 to 9999 MVA
ENERGY
Measured types: real and reactive energy
Resolution 0.1 kWh/kvarh
Range: 0 to 999999999.9 kWh/kvarh
POWER FACTOR
Resolution 0.01
Range: –1.00 to –0.02; 0.02 to 1.00
FREQUENCY
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Range: 45 to 65 Hz
DEMAND
Measured types: real, reactive, and apparent demand
Resolution ±0.1%
Range: –9999 to 9999 MW/Mvar
0 to 9999 MVA

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TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)

Measured types: voltage and current THD
Resolution 0.01%
Range: 0 to 100%
COMMUNICA- RS485 COMMUNICATIONS PORT

TIONS Type: RS485 2-wire, half-duplex, isolated
Baud rate: 1200 to 38400 bps
Protocol: Modbus RTU
ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
Operating temperature:–10 to 70ºC
Storage temperature: –40 to 85ºC
DIMENSIONS
Size: 96 × 96 × 72
Cut-out: 90 × 90
Weight: 350 g

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STANDARDS AND SAFETY:

APPROVALS IEC 61010-1
CE
Safety directive
EMC directive
ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT:
IEC 60255-22-1 High frequency disturbance
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency immunity
IEC 61000-4-4 Fast transient disturbance
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity
IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted disturbances immunity
IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
IEC 61000-4-11 AC supply dips & short interruptions
EN55011/CISPR 11
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
IEC 60068-2/-1.-2 Cold/dry hot
IEC 60068-2-30 Damp heat, cyclic
IEC 60529 IP41 front panel
MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENT:
IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration
ACCURACY:
IEC 62053-21 Class 1
DIMENSIONS
DIN43700

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Multilin
EPM 5500P
Chapter 2: Installation
Installation
Overview
DESCRIPTION The chapter describes the installation of EPM 5500P. Please
read this chapter carefully before using the meter.
CONSTRUCTION The construction of the EPM 5500P along with a description of

its components is shown below.

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-1: EPM 5500P front and back view

The parts indicated in the above figure are described below:
1. Enclosure: The EPM 5500P enclosure is made of high
strength anti-combustion engineering plastic.
2. Front casing: Contains LCD and operating buttons.
3. LCD display: Large bright blue backlit LCD.
4. Keypad: Four keys are used to select displays and to set
meter parameters.
5. Input wiring terminals: Used for voltage and current
inputs.
6. Auxiliary wiring terminals: Used for auxiliary power,
communications, and digital inputs.
7. Extension wiring terminals: Auxiliary input/output wiring
terminals.

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8. Installation clip: Used for fixing the meter to a panel.

The dimensions of the EPM 5500P are indicated below:
Figure 2-2: EPM 5500P dimensions
Mechanical installation
OVERVIEW The installation environment should fulfill the temperature
and humidity requirements of the EPM 5500P. Otherwise,
meter failure and damage may result.

INSTALLATION
ENVIRONMENT Please check the temperature and humidity to ensure

conformance to the EPM 5500P specifications before
installation. These specifications are indicated below:
Operating temperature: –10 to 70°C
Storage temperature: –40 to 85°C
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
The EPM 5500P meter should be installed in dry and dust free
environment, away from excess heat, radiation, and high
electrical noise source.
PANEL INSTALLA- The following procedure describes how to install the EPM
TION 5500P as part of a switchgear panel.
1. Cut a square hole on the switchgear panel as indicated in
the figure below.

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2. Remove the installation clips from the meter and insert

the meter into the square hole from the front side.
Re-insert the installation clips and push tightly to fix the meter
to the panel.

INSTALLATION
SPACE REQUIRED The space around the meter should sufficiently large to
FOR INSTALLA- ensure that the meter, terminal strip wiring, and wire
TION arrangement can be easily removed. The recommended
minimum space around the meter is show below.
Temp. Minimum Distance (mm)

a b c d e f g
< 50°C 25 25 38 38 64 25 25
> 50°C 38 38 51 51 76 38 38
Figure 2-3: Minimum space for meter installation

INSTALLATION
Electrical installation
TERMINAL STRIPS There are up to three terminal strips on the back of EPM
5500P,: a voltage and current input terminal strip, an auxiliary
terminal strip, and an extend terminal strip. Only the EPM
5500P with the IO option has the extend terminal strip. The 1,
2, and 3 subscripts indicated on the terminal strip represent
each phase of three-phase system. They have the same
meaning as A, B and C or R, S and T in a three-phase system.
The NC label indicates no connection.
The PL5500 B model has no RS485 and DI.
NOTE
The PL5500 C model has no DI.
Figure 2-4: Voltage and current input terminal strip

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-5: Auxiliary terminal strip
Figure 2-6: Extension terminal strip

The extension terminal strip is available only on the PL5500 IO
models.
NOTE
SAFETY EARTH Ensure that only qualified personnel perform the

CONNECTION electrical connections. Ensure the power supply is off
DANGER
and all wiring is safe. Failure to observe it may result
in severe injury or death.
Before proceeding with the meter wiring, ensure that the
switchgear has a safety earth system. Connect the safety
earth terminal of the EPM 5500P to the switchgear safety
earth system.

INSTALLATION
The following safety earth symbol is used in the EPM 5500P

manual:
POWER Ensure the power supply voltage is the identical to what the
REQUIREMENTS meter requires for its auxiliary power.
The power supply of the EPM 5500P meter is rated for 100 to
240 V AC (50/60Hz) or 100 to 300 V DC. Typical power
consumption is less than 2 W. A regulator or UPS should be
used if there is significant power supply undulation. The power
supply terminals are 20, 22 and 24 (L, N, G).
Figure 2-7: Power supply

Ensure the auxiliary power ground terminal is connected to
the safety earth of switchgear.
CAUTION
A fuse (typically 1 A at 250 V AC) should be used in the
auxiliary power supply circuit.

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An isolated transformer or EMI filter should be used in the

auxiliary power supply circuit if there is power quality issue
with the power supply.
A filter should also be used if there are EMI issues.
CAUTION
Figure 2-8: Power supply wiring for EMI

Use AWG 16 to 22 or 0.6 to 1.5mm2 wire to connect the power
supply
VOLTAGE INPUT The nominal voltage input for the EPM 5500P is 230 V AC (L-N).
For the three-phase systems less than 500 V AC (L-L), the
voltage input can be directly connected to the meter. Refer to
the wiring diagram for detailed instructions. The maximum
line-to-neutral voltage for V1, V2, and V3 should be lower than
276 V AC. If the input voltage is higher than 276 V AC, then a
PT should be used.

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A fuse (typically 1 A at 250 V AC) should be used in voltage

input circuit. In high voltage systems, PTs should be used to
transform the high voltage into measurement range of the
EPM 5500P.
The voltage input wiring can be up to 6 mm2 in size. Refer to
the wiring diagrams for additional details.
Under no circumstance should the PT secondary be short-
circuited. The PT secondary should well grounded,
CAUTION
otherwise it may cause severe damage to the instrument.
CURRENT INPUT In practical engineering applications, CTs should be installed

in the measuring circuit. The CT secondary is normally 5 A; a
1 A secondary is also available. A CT accuracy over 0.5%
(rating over 3 VA) is recommended to maintain measuring
accuracy. The wiring between CT and the EPM 5500P should
be as short as possible, as the wire length can influence the
measurement error.
The voltage input wiring can be up to 6 mm2 in size.
The CT circuit should not be open when the power is on.
There should not be any fuse or switch in the CT circuit and
CAUTION
one end of the CT circuit should be connected to ground.
Vn CONNECTION Vn is the reference point of EPM 5500P voltage input. The

lower the wire resistance, the less the error.

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Wiring schemes
THREE-PHASE The EPM 5500P can satisfy many types of three-phase wiring.
WIRING Please read this section carefully before you begin wiring and
select a configuration suitable to your power system.
The voltage and current input wiring modes can be
programmed in the meter settings. The voltage wiring mode
can be 3-phase 4-line wye (3LN), 3-phase 4-line 2PT wye mode
(2LN), and 3-phase 3-line open delta (2LL). The current input
wiring mode can be 3CT, 2CT, and 1CT. Any voltage wiring
mode can be grouped with any current wiring mode.
VOLTAGE INPUT 3-phase 4-line wye mode (3LN):

WIRING The 3-phase 4-line wye mode is generally used in low voltage
electric distribution power systems. The power line can be
connected to the meter voltage input directly as shown in the
Direct connection diagram below. In the high voltage systems,
the 3PT Wye mode is often used as in Figure 2-10: 3LN with 3
PTs wiring scheme on page 2–13 The voltage input mode of
the EPM 5500P should be set 3LN for both voltage input wiring
mode.

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-9: Direct connection
Figure 2-10: 3LN with 3 PTs wiring scheme

INSTALLATION
3-phase 4-line 2PT mode (2LN):

In some 3-phase 4-line wye systems, 2PT Wye mode is often
used as shown below. It is assumed that the three phases are
in balance. The V2 voltage is calculated according from V1
and V3. The EPM 5500P voltage input mode should be set 2LN
for the 2PT voltage input wiring mode.
Figure 2-11: 2LN with 2 PTs wiring scheme

3-phase 3-line open delta mode (2LL):
The open delta wiring mode is often used in high voltage
systems. V2 and Vn are connected together in this mode. Set
the voltage input mode of the EPM 5500P should to 2LL for
this wiring scheme.

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-12: 2LL with 2 PTs wiring scheme
CURRENT INPUT 3CT wiring:

WIRING All currents inputs of three-phase system can be considered
as 3CT types, whether there are 2 or 3 CTs in the input side. Set
the EPM 5500P current input mode to 3CT for this wiring
scheme.

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-13: 3CT wiring scheme
Figure 2-14: 3CT wiring scheme for 2 CTs

INSTALLATION
2CT wiring:
The difference between the two above wiring schemes is that
there is no current input in the I21 and I22 terminals. The I2
value is calculated from the following formula:
I1 + I2 + I3 = 0
Set the EPM 5500P current input mode to 2CT for this wiring
scheme.

INSTALLATION
1CT wiring:
The 1CT wiring scheme can be used for three-phase balanced
systems. The remaining two currents are calculated by the
EPM 5500P according to the supposed balance.
Typical wiring diagrams

DESCRIPTION In this section, the voltage and current wiring schemes are
combined in one drawing. The EPM 5500P will display
normally only that the setting of the meter is assorted with the
wiring of the voltage and current input.

INSTALLATION
3LN, 3CT WITH

3CTS
Figure 2-17: 3LN, 3CT with 3CTs wiring scheme

INSTALLATION
3LN, 3CT WITH 2

CTS
Figure 2-18: 3LN, 3CT with 2 CTs wiring scheme

INSTALLATION
2LN, 2CT
Figure 2-19: 2LN, 2CT wiring scheme

INSTALLATION
2LN, 1CT
Figure 2-20: 2LN, 1CT wiring scheme

INSTALLATION
2LL, 3CT
Figure 2-21: 2LL, 3CT wiring scheme

Phase display and communications data is not relevant for
the 2LL, 3CT wiring scheme. Refer to Modbus memory map on
NOTE
page 6–13 for further details.

INSTALLATION
2LL, 2CT

NOTE

INSTALLATION
2LL, 1CT

NOTE

INSTALLATION
SINGLE-PHASE.
2-LINE (WIRING
MODE 3LN, 3CT)
Figure 2-24: Single-phase 2-line (3LN, 3CT) wiring scheme

Under the this wiring scheme, only the phase display and
communication data of phase 1 (real time data) is relevant.
NOTE
Refer to Modbus memory map on page 6–13 for further
details.

INSTALLATION
SINGLE-PHASE 3-
LINE (WIRING
MODE 3LN, 3CT)
Figure 2-25: Single-phase 3-line (3LN, 3CT) wiring scheme

Under the this wiring scheme, only the display and
communication data for single-phase 3-line wiring mode is
NOTE
relevant. Refer to Modbus memory map on page 6–13 for
further details.

INSTALLATION
Digital input (switch states) wiring

DESCRIPTION There are two digital input wet contacts in the EPM 5500P. The
terminals for these inputs are DI1+, DI1– (terminals 15, 16) and
DI2+, DI2– (terminals 17, 18). An additional two digital inputs
are available as an option. The terminals for the two
additional inputs are DI3+, DI3– (terminals 25, 26) and DI4+,
DI4– (terminals 27, 28).
Figure 2-26: Digital input circuit

INSTALLATION
AUXILIARY The auxiliary power supply for the digital input is 12 to

POWER 24 V DC. If the connection wire is too long, a relative higher
voltage should be used. The current should be less than 10 to
15 mA; the maximum current is 30 mA.
A auxiliary power supply (optional) is provided for the PL5500
IO models. The power supply voltage is 15 V DC (1 W). The
wiring terminals are V+ and V– (terminals 29 and 30). This
power supply cannot be used for other purposes.
The four digital inputs with the auxiliary power supply circuit is
illustrated below.
Figure 2-27: Digital input with auxiliary power

INSTALLATION
The digital input wiring should be AWG22 (0.5mm2) to AWG16

(1.5mm2).
Output wiring
RELAY OUTPUTS There are two additional relay outputs available as an option
in the PL5500 IO models. The terminals are R11, R12 (terminals
31, 32) and R21, R22 (terminals 33, 34). These two relay
outputs are used to provide remote control electric switches
in the power system.
The relay outputs are mechanical Form A contacts rated at
3 A/250 V AC or 3 A/30 V DC. An intermediate relay is
recommended as shown in the figure below.
Figure 2-28: Relay output wiring

INSTALLATION
There are two relay output modes: latching and momentary.

For the latching mode, the relay can output two states: on or
off. For the momentary mode, the relay output changes from
off to on for a period of time Ton and than goes off. The Ton
value can be setting from 50 to 300 ms.
The relay output wiring should be AWG22 (0.5mm2) to AWG16
(1.5mm2).
DIGITAL There are two digital outputs available for the PL5500 IO
OUTPUTS models. The terminals of the digital outputs are DO1+, DO1–
(terminals 35, 36) and DO2+, DO2– (terminals 37, 38). The
digital outputs can be used as energy pulse outputs or
overlimit alarming outputs.

INSTALLATION
The digital output circuit uses a photo-MOS device. The

simplified circuit is shown below.
Figure 2-29: Digital output circuit

The maximum output voltage and current are 100 V and
50 mA, respectively. Negative voltage is forbidden.
When the digital output is used as a pulse output, DO1 and
DO2 can be programmed as energy pulse outputs. For
example, DO1 is used as energy pulse output and DO2 is used
as reactive energy pulse output. The pulse width and pulse
constant are programmable.

INSTALLATION
When the digital output is used as an overlimit alarm output,

the upper and lower limit parameters, time interval, and
output port are programmable.
A circuit of the alarming output with a beeper is shown below.
Figure 2-30: Digital output beeper alarming circuit

The digital output wiring should be AWG22 (0.5mm2) to
AWG16 (1.5mm2).

INSTALLATION
Communication wiring
DESCRIPTION The EPM 5500P has an RS485 communication port using the
Modbus RTU protocol. (PL5500 B has no communication
capability.) The communication terminals are A, B, and S
(terminals 11, 12, and 13). Terminal “A” is the positive
differential signal “+”, terminal “B” the negative differential
signal “–”, and terminal “S” is signal earth. In the case of
obvious earth potential differences, it is essential to join the
“S” terminal of every unit and ground it at the Master only.
Up to 32 devices can be connected on a RS485 bus. Use good
quality shielded twisted-pair cable, AWG22 (0.5mm2) or larger.
The overall length of the RS485 cable connecting all devices
cannot exceed 1200 m (4000 ft.). The EPM 5500P is used as a
slave device for master devices such as PCs, PLCs, data
collectors, or RTUs.
If the master does not have an RS485 communication port, a
converter must be used. Normally a RS232 to RS485 or USB to
RS485 device is used..
LINE MODE The connection from a master to the EPM 5500P meter in line
mode is made individually in the RS485 network as shown in
the following figure.

INSTALLATION
Figure 2-31: Line mode communication

In the figure above, the Rt resistor is an anti-signal reflecting
resistor with a value of 120 to 300 Ω at 0.25 W. If
communication quality is poor, it is normally added to the
circuit beside the last EPM 5500P meter.
WIRING RECOM- Use the following wiring recommendations to ensure high

MENDATIONS quality communications:
• Good quality shielded twisted pair of cable AWG22
(0.6mm2) or larger.
• The shield of each segment of the RS485 cable must
be connected to the ground at one end only.
• Keep cables away as much as possible from sources
of electrical noise.
• Use RS232/RS485 or USB/RS485 converters with
optical isolated outputs and surge protection.

INSTALLATION

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Chapter 3: Meter operation
Meter operation
Front panel interface

KEYPAD There are four keys in the front panel of the EPM 5500P. They
are labeled as Harmonics, Power, Energy, and Volts/Amps. Use
these four keys to read metering data and set parameters.
LCD DISPLAY The display segments are illustrated in below.

METER OPERATION
Figure 3-1: EPM 5500P display segments

Items 1 through 13 in the above diagram are described below.
1. These four lines display metering data, including voltage,
current, power, power factor, frequency, THD, demand,
unbalance factor, maximum, and minimum.
2. This row displays energy data and the date and time.
3. The load rating graphical indicator displays the load
current percentage.
4. This item indicates where the maximum and minimum
demand, power factor, and frequency.

METER OPERATION
5. This is the three phase unbalance label. The letter “U”

indicates the voltage unbalance factor; the letter “I”
indicates the current unbalance factor.
6. This graphical symbol indicates the nature of the load,
either capacitive or inductive.
7. This is the energy label. “Imp” indicates consuming
energy; “Exp” indicates generating energy; “Total”
indicates the absolute sum of consuming and generating
energy; “Net” indicates the algebraic sum of consuming
and generating energy.
8. This is communication indicator. It is off when there is no
communication. A single indicator indicates an inquiry,
and two labels indicate an inquiry and answer.
9. The energy pulse output indicator is on when there is a
pulse output and off otherwise.
10. The digital input indicator illustrates the states of digital
inputs 1 through 4.
11. The time label indicates that the time is currently
displayed in the energy area (area 2).
12. This is the unit indicator. It indicates voltage (V, KV),
current (A), power (KW, MW), reactive power (Kvar, Mvar),
apparent power (KVA, MVA), frequency (Hz), energy (kWh),
reactive energy (kvarh), and percentage (%).
13. This area displays the positive or negative and L-L or L-N
characteristics for the data in area 1.

METER OPERATION
EPM 5500P measurement and functions

OVERVIEW Almost all power system electric parameters can be
measured by the EPM 5500P Power Metering System. Some
parameters that may not be familiar by users will be
introduced in this section.
VOLTAGE The true RMS value of phase voltages, line-to-line voltages,

and their averages are measured and displayed in the EPM
5500P. Metered voltage values are indicated by the letter “U”
in area 4 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments on
page 3–2 for details).
CURRENT The true RMS value of three phase currents, neutral current,
and their average are measured and displayed in EPM 5500P.
Metered current values are indicated by the letter “I” in area 4
of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments on page 3–2
for details).
POWER Three-phase real power, reactive power, and apparent power,

along with total real, reactive, and apparent power, are
measured and displayed in EPM 5500P. Metered power values
are indicated by the letters “P” (real), “Q” (reactive”, and “S”
(apparent) in area 4 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display
segments on page 3–2 for details).

METER OPERATION
FREQUENCY The frequency of the U1 phase voltage input is measured as

the system frequency. Frequency values are indicated by the
letter “F” in area 4 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display
ENERGY Real energy is time integral of real power and is measured in

kWh. Since power has direction, positive power indicates
consumption and negative power indicates generating. The
following real energy values are measured by the EPM 5500P:
• Import (imp): consumption energy
• Export (exp): generating energy
• Total: absolute sum of import and export energy
• Net: algebraic sum of import and export energy
Reactive energy is time integral of reactive power and is
measured in kvarh. Since reactive power has direction,
positive reactive power indicates inductive and negative
reactive power indicates capacitive. The following reactive
energy values are measured by the EPM 5500P:
• Import (imp): inductive reactive energy
• Export (exp): capacitive reactive energy
• Total: absolute sum of import and export energy
• Net: algebraic sum of import and export energy
Each of the four reactive energies are measured and stored
independently.

METER OPERATION
DEMAND The EPM 5500P measures real power demand, reactive power
demand, and apparent power demand. The sliding window
method is used to measure demand statistics in the EPM
5500P. The sliding window time can be from 1 to 30 minutes,
and the window slides in one minute increments.
For example, consider a sliding window time of 3 minutes. If
there is an average power of 12 Kw for the first Minute, 14 kW
for the second minute, and 10 Kw for the third minute, then
the total demand for the 3 minutes is:
12 kW + 14 kW + 10 kW
total demand = ------------------------------------------------------------- = 12 kW (EQ. 3–1)
3
If another minute has passed, and the average power of this
minute is 8 Kw, then the total power demand for the last three
minutes is:
total demand = 14 kW + 10 kW + 8 kW
---------------------------------------------------------- = 10 kW (EQ. 3–2)
3
CREST FACTOR The crest factor is used to express waveform distortion. This is
an important factor to scale the influence to the system
insulation. Crest factor is defined as follows:
50 Uh
CF = 1.414 ∑ -----
U1
- (EQ. 3–3)
h=1
The PL5500 B and PL5500 C do not have this parameter.

METER OPERATION
In the above equation, U1 is the RMS voltage of the

fundamental frequency and Uh is the RMS voltage of the hth
harmonic.
HARMONIC This total harmonic distortion indicates the power quality of

DISTORTION the electric power system. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is
as follows:
50 Uh 2
THD = ∑ ⎛⎝ -----
U 1⎠
-⎞ × 100% (EQ. 3–4)
h=2

fundamental frequency and Uh is the RMS voltage of the hth
harmonic.
The harmonic rate is the percentage of each harmonic divided
by the fundamental. The current harmonic rate is:
Ih
HRI h = ---- × 100% (EQ. 3–5)
I1
The voltage harmonic rate is:

Uh
HRU h = ------ × 100% (EQ. 3–6)
U1
The total even harmonic distortion is the root of the sum of

each even harmonics square, and the total odd harmonics
distortion is the root of the sum of each odd harmonics
square.

METER OPERATION
TELEPHONE The telephone interference factor (THFF) is the interference

INTERFERENCE factor for a telephone communication system. THFF is defined
FACTOR as follows:
100 50 × h × P h × U h 2
THFF = ∑ ⎛⎝ ----------------------------------------
800 × 1000 × U 1⎠
-⎞ × 100% (EQ. 3–7)
h=1

fundamental frequency, Uh is the RMS voltage of the hth
harmonic, and Ph a the coefficient defined by the CCITT
committee.
K FACTOR The K factor is used to scale the power quality and is defined
as follows:
k
2
∑ ( n × Fn )
n=1
K = --------------------------------- (EQ. 3–8)
k
2
∑ Fn
n=1
In the above equation, Fn is the RMS frequency of the nth

harmonic.

METER OPERATION
UNBALANCE The three-phase voltage unbalance factor and three-phase

FACTOR current unbalance factor are measured by the EPM 5500P.
The unbalance factor is expressed as a percentage as follows.
The current unbalance is:
I max – I avg
UB I = ----------------------------- × 100% (EQ. 3–9)
I avg
The voltage unbalance is

V max – V avg
UB V = --------------------------------- × 100% (EQ. 3–10)
V avg
In the above equations, Vmax and Imax indicate voltage and

current in phase with maximum deviation from Vavg and Iavg,
and Vavg and Iavg indicate the average phase voltage and
current. These are defined as follows:
Va + Vb + Vc Ia + Ib + Ic
V avg = -----------------------------
- ; I avg = ------------------------ (EQ. 3–11)
3 3
MAXIMUM/ The maximum and minimum values of metering data are

MINIMUM stored in non-volatile RAM and may be accessed or cleared
STATISTICS from front panel or via communications. These values include
phase voltage, line-to-line voltage, current, power, reactive
power, apparent power, power factor, frequency, and demand.
The PL5500 B does not have this parameter.

METER OPERATION
REAL TIME The EPM 5500P contains a real time clock. The date, month,
CLOCK year, hour, minute and second can be read or set from front
panel or via communications.
PHASE ANGLE The phase angle difference indicates the phase angle
DIFFERENCE relationship between voltage and current, from 0 to 360°.
When the voltage input wiring is set to “2LL”, the EPM 5500P
indicates the phase difference of U23, I1, I2, and I3 relative to
U12. When the voltage input wiring is set to “2LN” or “3LN”, the
EPM 5500P indicates the phase difference of U2, U3, I1, I2, and
I3 relative to U1.
Overlimit alarming
DESCRIPTION When the metered data is greater the pre-set limit and over
the pre-set period of time, overlimit alarming will be picked up.
The overlimit value and time will be recorded for a maximum
of nine records. The digital output can be used as an indicator
or to as an alarm trigger.
A maximum 9 inequations related to the overlimit alarming
can be set. Any satisfaction of these inequations will trigger
the overlimit alarming. These equations can be assigned to a
digital output for PL5500 IO models. The example algorithm
below describes how to set the first inequation.

METER OPERATION
START:
Enable inequation1
var1 := Parameter
ref1 := Value
limit_t := time
Setting inequality_sign)
Setting associatedDO
If
Var1 inequality Ref1="True"
and
Last_time>Limit_t
then
{record event
output associatedDO}
END
In the above algorithm
• var1 := Parameter assigns Var1 to the alarming
paramter
• ref1 := Value sets the limit value to Ref1
• limit_t := time sets the time limit to the Limit_t
value
• associatedDO represents the related digital output
• If ... and ... determines if the parameter is over
the limit and over the time limit
• record event records the value, date, and time

METER OPERATION
• output associatedDO selects the related digital

output
A number of related registers should be preset to finish the
above process. These registers are preset via communications
and are described below.
INEQUATION Bits 0 through 8 of the inequation enable register EN_INEQU

ENABLE correspond to inequations 1 to 9, respectively, where:
REGISTER Bit (n) = 0 forbids the nth inequation
Bit (n) = 1 enables the nth inequation
The nine variables (var1 to var9) can be any of 43
parameters indicated in the following table:
Var # Name Var # Name Var # Name

0 F 15 P2 30 U_unbl
1 V1 16 P3 31 I_unbl
2 V2 17 Psum 32 Dmd_P
3 V3 18 Q1 33 Dmd_Q
4 Vlnavg 19 Q2 34 Dmd_S
5 V12 20 Q3 35 THD_V1
6 V23 21 Qsum 36 THD_V2
7 V31 22 S1 37 THD_V3
8 Vllavg 23 S2 38 THD_V
9 I1 24 S3 39 THD_I1

METER OPERATION
Var # Name Var # Name Var # Name

10 I2 25 Ssum 40 THD_I2
11 I3 26 PF1 41 THD_I3
12 Iavg 27 PF2 42 THD_I
13 In 28 PF3
14 P1 29 PF
LIMIT SETTING The limit setting register Ref (Ref1 to Ref9) should be set to the
REGISTER upper or lower limits of the parameter. The parameter limit is
related to the format of the register.
TIME LIMIT The time limit setting register Limit_t represents a time limit
SETTING and can be set from 0 to 255, with each increment of 1
REGISTER representing 300 ms. For example, if Limit_t = 20, the time
limit is 20 × 300 = 6000 ms.
The record and alarming output should be triggered
immediately on overlimit. All the inequations have the same
time limit.
INEQUATION The inequation sign register is defined by INEQU_Sign1 to

SIGN REGISTER INEQU_Sign9, where
INEQU_Signx = 0 selects “<“, i.e. the low limit
INEQU_Signx = 1 selects “>”, i.e. the upper limit

METER OPERATION
DIGITAL OUTPUT The associatedDO1 and associatedDO2 registers bits 0 to 8

SELECT correspond to the first to ninth inequations, respectively,
REGISTERS where:
• Bit (n) = 0 does not associate digital input 1 or 2 with
the nth inequation
• Bit (n) = 0, associates digital input 1 or 2 with the nth
inequation
EXAMPLE Consider the following application.

• If the I1 current exceeds the upper limit and the 15
second time limit, trigger the overlimit alarm record
and digital output 1.
• The CT ratio of the I1 current is 200:5.
• The upper limit of the I1 current is set at 180 A.
In this case, the register settings are as follows.
• Enable inequation1: EN_INEQU register bit(0) = 1.
• The current I1 is variable 9 (see the table in Inequation
enable register on page 3–12). As such, set var1 to 9.
• The relation of real current and the data stored in the
register is:
real current = data in register × CT1 (EQ. 3–12)

------------------------------------------------------
1000

METER OPERATION
Since the value of CT1 is 200 and upper limit of current is

180 A, the data in register is 4500 and the Ref1 setting is
4500.
• Since the time limit is 15 seconds, then
Limit_t1 = 15 s /300 ms = 50.
• As we have an upper limit, set INQU_Sign1 = 1.
• To use digital output 1 as an alarm signal output, set
bit 0 of associatedDO1 to 1. The digital output mode
should be set to alarming.
ALARM RECORDS Only the most recent nine alarming records can be stored in
the EPM 5500P. The format of the record is shown below.
Address Content Remarks

Addr Alarming parameter Refer to Inequation enable
number: Var register on page 3–12
Addr + 1 Alarming value Record the alarming value
Addr + 2 Year Alarming date
Addr + 3 Month Alarming date
Addr + 4 Day Alarming date
Addr + 5 Hour Alarming time
Addr + 6 Minute Alarming time
Addr + 7 Second Alarming time

METER OPERATION
The alarm parameter is also recorded when it returns to

normal (no longer over the limit). With this record, the user can
obtain the total of overlimit time.
When the alarming parameter returns to normal, the highest
bit of Var bit 15 is set to 1.
NOTE
Energy pulse output for IO models

DESCRIPTION The digital outputs can be selected as energy pulse outputs.
Any two real and reactive energy values can be assigned as
the pulse output.
The pulse width and ratio can be set. The pulse width
indicates the duration of the pulse. The pulse ratio indicates
the energy represented by that one pulse. When the energy
accumulates to the setting limit, there will be a pulse output
from the assigned digital output.
PULSE OUTPUT The pulse output assignment register can be any integer from
ASSIGNMENT 0 to 8 as indicated below:
REGISTER
Reg # Description Reg # Description
0 no assignment 5 Ep_total
1 Ep_imp 6 Ep_net

METER OPERATION
Reg # Description Reg # Description

2 Ep_exp 7 Eq_total
3 Eq_imp 8 Eq_net
4 Eq_exp
PULSE RATIO The pulse ratio register can be any integer from 1 to 6000,
REGISTER where each increment of 1 represents 0.1 kWh or 0.1 kvarh.
This value is the minimum resolution of energy pulse output.
PULSE WIDTH The pulse width setting register is any integer from 1 to 50,
SETTING where each increment of 1 represents 20 ms.
REGISTER The minimum time interval between two adjoining output
pulses is 20 ms. If the pulse width is 20 ms, then maximum
number of output pulses is 25 per second. If the pulse width is
80 ms, then the maximum number of output pulses is 10.
In practice, the pulse width and the pulse ratio are selected
according to system power. The relation of the two
parameters should satisfy the following equation:
( pulse_width + 1 ) × P max
pulse ratio > ---------------------------------------------------------------- (EQ. 3–13)
18000
In the above equation, Pmax is the maximum real or reactive
power, in units of KW or Kvar. The recommend pulse ratio is 3
to 5 times the value of the above expression.

METER OPERATION
RELAY OUTPUT The two relay outputs in the PL5500 IO models can be used to
control electric switchgear or equipment. There are two
output modes: latching or momentary. The momentary mode
is often used to control the electric switch. The closing time
interval for the momentary mode can be between 50 to
3000 ms.

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Chapter 4: Settings
Settings
Overview
DESCRIPTION Press the Harmonics and Volt/Amps key simultaneously while
in the data display mode to enter the parameter setting
mode.
Setting changes should be only performed by qualified
personnel after reading this manual.
ALERT
When in setting mode, press the Harmonics key to move the
cursor to the right, one digit at a time. Press the Power key to
increase values and the Energy key to decrease values. Press

SETTINGS
the Volt/Amps key for acknowledgment and to proceed to the

next settings page. Press Harmonics and Volt/Amps keys
simultaneously to exit in any setting item page.
When the Harmonics and Volt/Amps keys are pressed
simultaneously to exit the setting mode, the settings on the
ALERT displayed page will not be stored.
ACCESS CODE An access code is required to enter the parameter setting

ENTRY mode. The access code is a four-digit integer, with a range
from 0000 to 9999. The factory default is 0000.
After entering in the correct access code, press the Volt/Amps
key to display the first setting page; otherwise, return to the
metering data display page.
The access code entry page is shown below.
To set the access code, see Access code setting on page 4–20.

SETTINGS
Setting screens
METER ADDRESS The first setting screen displays the EPM 5500P
communications address. (PL5500 B does not have this page.)
The address can be any number from 1 to 247. The default
address is 17.
To change the address, press the Harmonics keys to select

address digits, then press Power (increase) and/or Energy
(decrease) to change the value.
Press the Volt/Amps key for acknowledgement and save the
new value.
Ensure each meter on an RS485 network has a unique
address to adhere to the Modbus RTU protocol.
NOTE
BAUD RATE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the second setting screen.
This screen is the baud rate setting. (PL5500 B does not have
this page.)

SETTINGS
The default communication setting is 8 data bits, no parity, 1

star bit and 1 stop bit. The baud rate can be selected as 1200,
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 bps.
In this example, the baud rate is set at 19200 bps.

To change the baud rate, press Power to increase and/or
Energy to decrease the value.
VOLTAGE INPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the third setting screen.
WIRING This screen displays the voltage input wiring settings as a
single line in area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display
The voltage input can be one of three modes: 3LN, 2LN, and
2LL (refer to Voltage input on page 2–10 for details).

SETTINGS
In this example, the voltage input is set at 3LN.

To change the voltage input wiring, press Power and/or
Energy to scroll through the available selections.
CURRENT INPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the fourth setting screen.
WIRING This screen displays the current input wiring settings as a
The current input can be one of three modes: 3CT, 2CT, and
1CT (refer to Current input on page 2–11 for details).

SETTINGS
In this example, the current input is set at 3CT.

To change the current input wiring mode, press Power and/or
Energy to scroll through the available selections.
PT PRIMARY Press the Volt/Amps key to display the fifth setting screen.
VOLTAGE This screen displays the PT primary voltage PT1 as a single line
in area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments on
The PT1 value is an integer from 100 to 500000 V, in steps of
1 V.
In this example, PT1 is set to 1000 V.

To change the PT primary voltage PT1, press the Harmonics
keys to select digits, then press Power and/or Energy change
the values.

SETTINGS
PT SECONDARY Press the Volt/Amps key to display the sixth setting screen.
VOLTAGE This screen displays the PT secondary voltage PT2 as a single
line in area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments
on page 3–2 for details).
The PT2 value is an integer from 100 to 400 V, in steps of 1 V.
In this example, PT2 is set to 100 V.

To change the PT secondary voltage PT2, press the
Harmonics keys to select digits, then press Power and/or
Energy change the values.
If there is no PT on the voltage input side of the EPM 5500P,
then PT1 and PT2 should be the same and equal to the input
NOTE
rating voltage.
CT PRIMARY Press the Volt/Amps key to display the seventh setting screen.
CURRENT This screen displays the CT primary rated current CT1 as a

SETTINGS
The CT1 value is an integer from 5 to 10000 A, in steps of 1 A.
In this example, CT1 is set to 5 A.

To change the CT primary rated current CT1, press the
Harmonics keys to select digits, then press Power and/or
Energy change the values.
DIGITAL OUTPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the eighth setting screen.
MODE This screen displays the digital output mode (PL5500 IO) as a

SETTINGS
The digital output can be set as an alarm output or a pulse

output.
In this example, the digital output mode is set to pulse (PLS).

To change the digital output, press Power and/or Energy to
scroll through the available selections.
DIGITAL OUTPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the ninth setting screen.
1 This screen displays the digital output 1 item as a single line in
area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments on
Digital output 1 can be selected from 0 to 8, where 0 to 8
represent the following nine energy items:

SETTINGS
Table 4–1: Digital output values

Setting Value Description
0 No output No output
1 Ep_ imp Consumption energy
2 EP_ exp Generation energy
3 Eq_ imp Inductive reactive energy
4 Eq_ exp Capacitive reactive energy
5 Ep_ total Total energy (absolute sum)
6 Ep_ net Net energy (algebraic sum)
7 Eq_ total Total reactive energy (absolute sum)
8 Eq_ net Net reactive energy (algebraic sum)
In this example, digital output 1 is set to no output (0).

To change digital output 1, press Power and/or Energy to

SETTINGS
DIGITAL OUTPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the tenth setting screen.
2 This screen displays the digital output 2 item as a single line in
Digital output 2 can be selected from 0 to 8, where 0 to 8
represent the energy items shown in Digital output values on
page 4–10.
In this example, digital output 2 is set to display the

generation energy value EP_exp (2).
To change digital output 2, press Power and/or Energy to
DIGITAL OUTPUT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the eleventh setting
PULSE WIDTH screen. This screen displays the digital output pulse width as a

SETTINGS
The digital output pulse width value is an integer from 1 to 50,

where an increment of 1 represents 20 ms.
In this example, the digital output pulse width value is set 2. As

such, the pulse width is 2 × 20 ms = 40 ms.
ENERGY PULSE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the twelfth setting screen.
RATE This screen displays the energy pulse rate as a single line in
The energy pulse rate value is an integer from 1 to 6000,
where an increment of 1 represents 0.1 kWh or 0.1 kvarh.

SETTINGS
In this example, the energy pulse rate value is set 10. As such,
the pulse rate is 10 × 0.1 kWh (or kvarh) = 1 kWh (or kvarh).
RELAY 1 MODE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the thirteenth setting
screen. This screen displays the relay 1 mode as a single line in
There are two relay outputs in the PL5500 IO models. Each has
two output modes: latching and momentary. For the latching
mode, the relay output status is either on or off. For the
momentary mode, the relay output status changes from off to
on for a period of time Ton and then returns to off. Ton can be
setting from 50 to 300 ms.
The relay 1 mode value is either 0 or 1, where “0” represents
latching and “1” represents momentary.
In this example, the relay 1 mode value is set to momentary

(1).

SETTINGS
RELAY 1 CLOSE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the fourteenth setting
TIME screen. This screen displays the relay 1 closing time as a single
line in area 2 of the LCD if the relay mode is set as momentary
(refer to EPM 5500P display segments on page 3–2 for details).
When the relay 1 mode is set as momentary, the closing time
Ton ranges from 50 to 3000 ms in steps of 1 ms.
In this example, the closing time Ton value is set to 50 ms.

If the relay 1 mode is set as latching, the relay 1 closing time
setting Ton has no effect on the relay state.
NOTE
RELAY 2 MODE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the fifteenth setting
screen. This screen displays the relay 2 mode as a single line in

SETTINGS
The relay 2 mode value is either 0 or 1, where “0” represents

latching and “1” represents momentary (see Relay 1 mode on
page 4–13 for additional details).
In this example, the relay 2 mode value is set to latching (0).
RELAY 2 CLOSE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the sixteenth setting
TIME screen. This screen displays the relay 2 close time as a single
When the relay 2 mode is set as momentary, the closing time
Ton ranges from 50 to 3000 ms in steps of 1 ms.

SETTINGS
In this example, the closing time Ton value is set to 50 ms.

If the relay 2 mode is set as latching, the relay 2 closing time
setting Ton has no effect on the relay state.
NOTE
BACKLIGHT Press the Volt/Amps key to display the seventeenth setting

screen. This screen displays the backlight on time as a single
To save energy and increase component life, the LCD
backlight will turn off if there is no keypress for a period of
time. The on time can be set from 0 to 120 minutes. The back
light will always be on if the setting value is 0.
In this example, the backlight is set to turn off automatically

after 5 minutes.
To change the backlight setting, press the Harmonics keys to
select digits, then press Power and/or Energy change the
values.

SETTINGS
DEMAND Press the Volt/Amps key to display the eighteenth setting

WINDOW screen. This screen displays the sliding window time for the
demand setting as a single line in area 2 of the LCD (refer to
EPM 5500P display segments on page 3–2 for details).
Sliding window time ranges from 1 to 30 minutes in steps of 1
minute. The window slides once per minute.
In this example, the sliding window time for the demand

setting is set to 15 minutes.
To change this setting, press the Harmonics keys to select
digits, then press Power and/or Energy change the values.
CLEARING Press the Volt/Amps key to display the nineteenth setting

MAXIMUM AND screen. (PL5500 B does not have this page.) This screen allows
MINIMUM the user to clear the maximum and minimum statistics by
VALUES entering a command as a single line in area 2 of the LCD (refer
to EPM 5500P display segments on page 3–2 for details).

SETTINGS
Enter “yes” to clear all metered maximums and minimums.
To change this command, press Power and/or Energy to

select “yes” or “no”.
SYSTEM DATE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the twentieth setting
screen. This screen sets the system date as a single line in
The display format is MM:DD:YYYY, where MM is the month (1
to 12), DD is the day (1 to 31), and YYYY is the year (2000 to
2099).

SETTINGS
In this example, the system date is set to January 18, 2002.

To change this setting, press the Harmonics keys to select the
month, day, or year, then press Power and/or Energy change
the values.
SYSTEM TIME Press the Volt/Amps key to display the twenty-first setting
screen. This screen sets the system time as a single line in
The display format is hh:mm:ss, where hh is the hours (1 to 24),
mm is the minutes (1 to 59), and ss is the seconds (1 to 59).
In this example, the system time is set to 13:20:29.

To change this setting, press the Harmonics keys to select the
hours, minutes, or seconds, then press Power and/or Energy
change the values.

SETTINGS
ACCESS CODE Press the Volt/Amps key to display the twenty-second setting
SETTING screen. This screen allows the user to program the access
code as a single line in area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P
display segments on page 3–2 for details).
The access code is a four-digit decimal number, with a range
from 0000 to 9999. The factory default is 0000. Ensure that
any changes to the access code are recorded and kept in a
safe place.
In this example, the access code is set to 0001.

To change this setting, press the Harmonics keys to select
each of the four digits, then press Power and/or Energy
change the values.
Press the Volt/Amps key to store the access code and return
to the first setting page.
EXITING SETTING Exit the setting by pressing the Harmonics and Volt/Amps
MODE keys simultaneously.

SETTINGS
CLEARING Press the Volt/Amps key to display the nineteenth setting

ENERGY VALUES screen. This screen allows the user to clear the energy values
by entering a command as a single line in area 2 of the LCD
(refer to EPM 5500P display segments on page 3-2 for details).
Enter “yes” to clear all energy values.
To change this command, press Power and/or Energy to
select “yes” or “no”.

SETTINGS

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EPM 5500P
Chapter 5: Metering
Metering
Displaying metered data

DESCRIPTION Normally, the EPM 5500P displays metered data such as
voltage, current, and power. To read metered data, simply
press the Harmonics, Power, Energy, and Volts/Amps keys.
VOLTAGE AND There are four separate displays for voltage and current
CURRENT metering. Voltage and current data is displayed as four lines in

METERING
Press Volt/Amps to display the first voltage and current

metering screen. This screen displays three-phase voltage for
each phase U1, U2, U3 and Ulnavg as shown below.
In this example,
• U1 = 100.3 V, U2 = 100.1 V, U3 = 100.2 V, and
Ulnavg = 100.2 V.
• The load rating is 50% with an inductive load.
• The consumed energy is 8.8 kWh
• Communication state is normal
• Pulse output is on
• Digital inputs 1 through 3 are open, digital input 4 is
closed.

METERING
Press Volt/Amps to display the second screen. This screen

displays three-phase current for each phase I1, I2, I3 and In as
shown below.
In this example,
• I1 = 2.498 A, I2 = 2.499 A, I3 = 2.491 A, and
In = 0.008 A.
When the meter is set to "2LL", the phase voltage and current
screens will not be displayed. The display will begin at the third
NOTE
screen shown below.

METERING
Press Volt/Amps to display the third screen. This screen

displays line to line voltages U12, U23, and U31, and the
average Ullavg, as shown below.
In this example,
• U12 = 173.2 V, U23 = 173.3 V, U31 = 173.1 V, and
Ullavg = 173.2 V.
Press Volt/Amps to display the fourth screen. This screen
display current for each phase and average current as shown
below.

METERING
In this example,
• I2 = 2.499 A, I3 = 2.491 A, and Iavg = 2.496 A.
Pressing Volt/Amps again returns the display to the first
screen.
POWER There are seven separate screens for power metering that
display power-related data. Power data is displayed as four
lines in area 1 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments
Press the Power key to display the first screen. This screen
displays power for each phase P1, P2, and P3, and the total
system power Psum.
In this example,
• P1 = 0.125 KW, P2 = 0.125 KW, P3 = 0.125 KW, and
Psum = 0.375 KW.

METERING
Press Power again to display the second screen. This screen

displays reactive power Q1, Q2, and Q3 for each phase as well
as the total system reactive power Qsum as shown below.
In this example,
• Q1 = 0.217 Kvar, Q2 = 0.216 Kvar, Q3 = 0.216 Kvar, and
Qsum = 0.649 Kvar.
Press Power again to display the third screen. This screen
displays the apparent power S1, S2, and S3 for each phase as
well as the total system apparent power Ssum as shown
below.

METERING
In this example,
• S1 = 0.250 KVA, S2 = 0.250 KVA, S3 = 0.249 KVA, and
Ssum = 0.749 KVA.
Press Power again to display the fourth power metering
screen. This screen displays the power factor PF1, PF2, and
PF3 for each phase, as well as the system average power
factor PF as shown below.
In this example,
• PF1 = 0.500, PF2 = 0.500, PF3 = 0. 500, and PF = 0.500.

METERING
Press Power again to display the fifth screen. This screen

displays the total system power Psum, the total system
reactive power Qsum, the total system apparent power Ssum,
and the system average power factor PF as shown below.
In this example,
• Psum = 0.375 KW, Qsum = 0.649 Kvar,
Ssum = 0.749 KVA, and PF = 0.500.
Press Power again to display the sixth screen. This screen
displays the total system power Psum, the total system
reactive power Qsum, the total system apparent power Ssum,
and the system frequency F.

METERING
In this example,
• Psum = 0.375 KW, Qsum = 0. 649 Kvar,
Ssum = 0.749 KVA, and F = 50.00 Hz.
Press Power again to display the seventh screen. This screen
displays the three-phase system power demand Dmd_P, the
reactive power demand Dmd_Q, and the apparent Dmd_S.
In this example,
• Dmd_P = 0.375 KW, Dmd_Q = 0.649 Kvar, and
Dmd_S = 0.749 KVA.
Press Power once more to return to the first screen.
Phase power is not displayed when the voltage wiring setting
is “2LL”.
NOTE

METERING
HARMONICS There are three separate screens for harmonics metering that
display power quality data. Harmonics data is displayed as
four lines in area 1 of the LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display
Press the Harmonics key to the first screen.
If the voltage input wiring is “2LL”, this screen displays the line-
to-line voltage THD values THD_U12, THD_U23, and THD_U31,
as well as the average line-to-line voltage THD_Ull.
In this example,
• THD_U12 = 0.68%, THD_U23 = 0. 68%,
THD_U31 = 0.68%, and THD_Ull = 0.68%.

METERING
If the voltage input wiring is “2LN” or “3LN”, this screen

displays the phase voltage THD values THD_U1, THD_U2, and
THD_U3, as well as the average phase voltage THD_Uln.
In this example,
• THD_U1 = 0.68%, THD_U2 = 0.68%, THD_U3 = 0.68%,
and THD_Uln = 0.68%.
Press the Harmonics key again to display the second screen.
This screen displays the phase current THD values THD_I1,
THD_I2, and THD_I3, as well as the average current THD value
THD_Iavg.

METERING
In this example,
• THD_I1 = 0.68%, THD_I2 = 0.68%, THD_I3 = 0.68%,
and THD_Iavg = 0.68%.
Press the Harmonics key again to display the third screen.
This screen displays three-phase voltage unbalance factor
and three-phase current unbalance factor.
In this example,
• the voltage unbalance factor = 0.8% and the current
unbalance factor = 0.9%.
Press the Harmonics one more time to return to the first
screen.
ENERGY There are ten separate screens for energy metering that
display energy values and the real time clock. Energy data is
displayed as a single line in area 2 of the LCD (refer to EPM
5500P display segments on page 3–2 for details).

METERING
Press the Energy key to display the first screen. This screen
displays the consumption energy.
In this example,
• the consumption energy Ep_imp = 8.8 kWh
Press the Energy key again to display the second screen. This
screen displays the generation energy.
In this example,
• the generation energy Ep_exp = 0.0 kWh.

METERING
Press the Energy key again to display the third screen. This
screen displays the absolute sum of the consumption and
generated energy (the total energy).
In this example,
• the total energy Ep_total = 8.8 kWh.
Press the Energy key again to display the fourth screen. This
screen displays the algebraic sum of the consumption and
generated energy (the net energy).
In this example,
• the net energy Ep_net = 8.8 kWh.
METERING
Press the Energy key again to display the fifth screen. This
screen displays the inductive reactive energy Eq_imp.
In this example,
• the inductive reactive energy Eq_imp = 15.2 kvarh.
Press the Energy key again to display the sixth screen. This
screen displays the capacitive reactive energy Eq_exp.
In this example,
• the capacitive reactive energy Eq_exp = 0.0 kvarh.

METERING
Press the Energy key again to display the seventh screen. This
the absolute sum of the reactive energy Eq_total is displayed.
In this example,
• the absolute sum of the reactive energy
Eq_total = 15.2 kvarh.
Press the Energy key again to display the eighth screen. This
screen displays the algebraic sum of the reactive energy.
In this example,
• the algebraic sum of the reactive energy
Eq_net = 15.2 kvarh.

METERING
Press the Energy key again to display the ninth screen. This
screen displays the date portion of the real time clock in the
format mm:dd:yyyy.
In this example, the date is shown as January 18 2002.

Press the Energy key again to display the tenth screen. This
screen displays the time portion of the real time clock
hh:mm:ss.
In this example, the time is shown as 13:20:29.

Press the Energy key one more time to return to the first
screen.

METERING
Displaying statistical data

(PL5500 B does not have this display.)
DESCRIPTION By pressing the Power and Volt/Amps keys simultaneously,

maximum and minimum values of metered data can be
displayed. The time stamp for these values is accessible only
through communications.
VOLTAGE Press the Power and Volt/Amps keys simultaneously to

STATISTICS display the first statistics screen. This screen displays the
maximum metered phase voltage. The maximum label (MAX)
is displayed to the upper-right of the letter U in area 4 of the
LCD (refer to EPM 5500P display segments on page 3–2 for
details).
In this example,
• U1_max = 100.3 V, U2_max = 100.1 V, and
U3_max = 100.2 V.

METERING
Press the Power key to display the minimum phase voltage.

The minimum label (MIN) is displayed to the low right of the
letter U in area 4 of the LCD.
In this example,
• U1_min = 0.0 V, U2_min = 0.0 V, and U3_min = 0.0 V.
Press the Power key again to return to the maximum voltage
statistics screen. Press Volt/Amps key to display the second
statistics screen. This screen displays the maximum and
minimum value for line-to-line voltage.

METERING
In this example,
• U12_max = 173.2 V, U23_max = 173.3 V, and
V31_max = 173.1 V.
CURRENT Press Volt/Amps key to display the third statistics screen. This
STATISTICS screen displays maximum and minimum current values.
In this example,
• I1_max = 2.498A, I2_max = 2.499A, and
I3_max = 2.491A.
Press the Power key to change this display from maximum to
minimum and vice versa.

METERING
POWER Press Volt/Amps key to display the fourth statistics screen.

STATISTICS This screen displays maximum and minimum values for
power and power factor.
In this example,
• The total system maximum power, P_max =0.375 W,
the total system maximum reactive power
Q_max = 0.649 Kvar, and the total system maximum
apparent power S_max = 0.749 KVA
• The system average power factor maximum
PF_max = 1.000.

METERING
DEMAND AND Press Volt/Amps key to display the fifth statistics screen. This
FREQUENCY screen displays maximum and minimum values for demand
STATISTICS and frequency.
In this example,
• The maximum total power demand
Dmd_P_max = 0.375 KW, the maximum total reactive
power demand Dmd_P_max = 0.649 Kvar, and the
maximum total apparent power demand
Dmd_P_max = 0.749 KVA
• The maximum system frequency is 50.00 Hz.
Press Volt/Amps key once more to return to the first statistics
screen.

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EPM 5500P
Chapter 6: Communications
Communications
Modbus Overview
DESCRIPTION The Modbus RTU protocol is used for communication in the
EPM 5500P. The data format and error check method are
defined in the protocol, and the half-duplex query and
respond modes have been adopted in Modbus. There is only
one master device in the communication network. All other
devices are slaves waiting for the master query.
TRANSMISSION The transmission mode defines the data structure within a

MODE frame and the rules used to transmit data. The transmission
mode is defined below.

COMMUNICATIONS
• Coding system: 8-bit binary

• Start bit: 1
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: none
• Stop bit: 1
• Error checking: CRC check
Data frame format

DESCRIPTION The data frame format is shown below:
• Address: 8 bits
• Function code: 8 bits
• Data: N × 8 bits
• Error check: 16 bits
ADDRESS FIELD The address field of a message frame contains eight bits.
Valid slave device addresses are in the range of 0 to 247. A
master addresses a slave by placing the slave address in the
address field of the message. When the slave sends its
response, it places its own address in this address field of the
response to let the master know which slave is responding.

COMMUNICATIONS
FUNCTION FIELD The function code field of a message frame contains eight
bits. Valid codes are in the range of 1 to 255. When a message
is sent from a master to a slave device, the function code field
tells the slave what action to perform.
The EPM 5500P supports the following function codes:
• Function code 01: Read relay output status. This
function obtains the current status of the relay output.
• Function code 02: Read digital input status. This
function obtains the current status of the digital input.
• Function code 03: Read data. This function obtains the
current binary value in one or more registers.
• Function code 05: Control relay output. This function
forces the relay state to on or off.
• Function code 16: Preset multiple registers. This
function places specific binary values into a series of
consecutive registers.
DATA FIELD The data field is constructed using sets of two hexadecimal
digits, in the range of 00h to FFh. The data field of messages
sent from a master to slave devices contains additional
information which the slave must use to take the action
defined by the function code. This can include items like
discrete and register addresses, the quantity of items to be
handled, and the count of actual data bytes in the field. For
example, if the master requests a slave to read a group of

COMMUNICATIONS
holding registers (function code 03), the data field specifies

the starting register and how many registers are to be read. If
the master writes to a group of registers in the slave (function
code 16), the data field specifies the starting register, how
many registers to write, the count of data bytes to follow in
the data field, and the data to be written into the registers.
If no error occurs, the data field of a response from a slave to
a master contains the data requested. If an error occurs, the
field contains an exception code that the master application
can use to determine the next action to be taken. The data
field can be non-existent (of zero length) in certain kinds of
messages.
ERROR CHECK All messages include an error check field based on the
FIELD cyclical redundancy check (CRC) method. The CRC field checks
the contents of the entire message. It is applied regardless of
any parity check method used for the individual characters of
the message. The CRC field is two bytes containing a 16-bit
binary value. The CRC value is calculated by the transmitting
device, which appends the CRC to the message.
The receiving device recalculates a CRC during receipt of the
message, and compares the calculated value to the actual
value it received in the CRC field. If the two values are not
equal, an error results. The CRC is started by first pre-loading
a 16-bit register to all 1s. Then a process begins of applying
successive 8-bit bytes of the message to the current contents
of the register. Only the eight bits of data in each character

COMMUNICATIONS
are used for generating the CRC. Start bits, stop bits, and the
parity bit do not apply to the CRC. During generation of the
CRC, each 8-bit character is exclusive ORed with the register
contents and the result shifted in the direction of the least
significant bit (LSB), with a zero filled into the most significant
bit (MSB) position. The LSB is extracted and examined. If the
LSB was A1, the register is then exclusive ORed with a preset,
fixed value. If the LSB was a 0, no exclusive OR takes place.
This process is repeated until eight shifts have been
performed. After the last (eighth) shift, the next 8-bit byte is
exclusive ORed with the register current value, and the
process repeats for eight more shifts as described above. The
final contents of the register, after all the bytes of the
message have been applied, is the CRC value. When the CRC
is appended to the message, the low-order byte is appended
first, followed by the high-order byte.
Modbus functions
FRAME FORMATS The data frame format for Modbus functions is shown below.
The data frame consists of the following 16-bit (2-byte)
sections:
• ADDR: Address of slave device
• FN: Function code
• START_HI: Start register address high byte

COMMUNICATIONS
• START_LO: Start register address low byte

• NO_HI: Number of registers for high byte
• NO_LO: Number of registers for low byte
• CRC16_HI: CRC high byte
• CRC16_LO: CRC low byte
FUNCTION CODE This function code is used to read the status of the EPM 5500P.
01: READ RELAY The status is reported as follows:
OUTPUT STATUS 1 = On, 0 = Off
There are 2 relay outputs in the PL5500 IO models. The
address for each relay is:
Relay1 = 0000H
Relay2 = 0001H
The following query/response reads the relay status of the
EPM 5500P with address 17 (11h). The response includes the
meter address, function code, quantity of data byte, the data,
and error checking. The status of Relay1 and Relay2 is
responding to the last 2 bits of the data word; that is,
Bit 0 = Relay1; Bit 1 = Relay2

COMMUNICATIONS
Query Response
ADDR: 11h ADDR: 11h
FN: 01h FN: 01h
START_HI: 00h BYTE COUNT: 01h
START_LO: 00h DATA: 02h
NO_HI: 00h CRC16_HI: D4h
NO_LO: 02h CRC16_LO: 89h
CRC16_HI: BFh
CRC16_LO: 5Bh
The content of the data word is:
bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Therefore, we have Relay1 = Off (LSB is 0) and Relay2 = On

(Left bit to LSB is 1)
FUNCTION CODE This function obtains the current status of the digital input,
02: READ DIGITAL where the status is reported as follows:
INPUT STATUS 1 = On, 0 = Off
There are four digital inputs in the EPM 5500P. The address of
each digital input is:

COMMUNICATIONS
Digital input 1 = 0000h

The following query/response example reads the status of the
four digital inputs for the meter at address 17 (11h). The
response includes the meter address, function code, quantity
of data characters, the data characters, and error checking.
The status of each digital input is represented by the last 4 bits
of the data word; that is
Bit 0 = digital input 1; Bit 1 = digital input 2
Bit 2 = digital input 3; Bit 3 = digital input 4
Query Response
ADDR: 11h ADDR: 11h
FN: 02h FN: 02h
START_LO: 00h DATA: 03h
NO_HI: 00h CRC16_HI: E5h
NO_LO: 04h CRC16_LO: 49h
CRC16_HI: 7Bh
CRC16_LO: 59h

COMMUNICATIONS
The content of the data word is:
bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Therefore, we have:
Digital input 1 = On (bit 0 = 1)
Digital input 2 = On (bit 1 = 1)
Digital input 3 = Off (bit 1 = 0)
Digital input 4 = Off (bit 1 = 0)
FUNCTION CODE This function obtains the current binary value in one or more
03: READ DATA registers, allowing the master to obtain the measurement
results of the EPM 5500P.
The following query/response example reads three measured
data items (F, V1 and V2) from slave device 17 (11h), where the
data is in the following registers:
data for F is in 0130h
data for V1 is in 0131h
data for V2 is in 0132h
The EPM 5500P response includes the meter address, function
code, quantity of data byte, data, and error checking.

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Query Response
ADDR: 11h ADDR: 11h
FN: 03h FN: 03h
START_LO: 30h DATA 1 HIGH: 13h
NO_HI: 00h DATA 1 LOW: 88h
NO_LO: 03h DATA 2 HIGH: 03h
CRC16_HI: 06h DATA 2 LOW: E7h
CRC16_LO: A8h DATA 3 HIGH: 03h
DATA 3 LOW: E9h
CRC16_HI: 7Fh
CRC16_LO: 04h
The response words read as follows:

F = 1388h (50.00 Hz)
V1 = 03E7h (99.9 V)
V2 = 03E9h (100.1 V)
FUNCTION CODE This function forces the relay state to on or off. The two relays
05: CONTROL in the EPM 5500P can be forced to be either status. The
RELAY OUTPUT address for each relay is:
Relay1 = 0000H
Relay2 = 0001H.

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The value FF00h will set the relay on and the value 0000h will
turn it off; all other values are illegal and will have no effect.
The following query/response example requests the EPM
5500P with address 17 (11h) to turn on Relay1.
Query Response
ADDR: 11h ADDR: 11h
FN: 05h FN: 05h
START_HI: 00h START_HI: 00h
START_LO: 00h START_LO: 00h
VALUE_HI: FFh VALUE_HI: FFh
VALUE_LO: 00h VALUE_LO: 00h
CRC16_HI: 8Eh CRC16_HI: 8Eh
CRC16_LO: AAh CRC16_LO: AAh
The normal response to the command request is to retransmit

the message as received after the relay status has been
altered.
FUNCTION CODE This function places specific binary values into a series of
16: PRESET consecutive registers. This allows the user to modify the
MULTIPLE contents of multiple registers. Any EPM 5500P register can
REGISTERS. have its contents changed by this message.
The following query/response example requests the EPM
5500P with address 17 (11h) to preset the following value:

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Ep_imp = 17807783.3 kWh

The hex representation for this value is 0A9D4089h. The
Ep_imp data address is 0156h and 0157h.
The normal response to this command request is to
retransmit the message as received without the byte count
and values.
Query Response
ADDR: 11h ADDR: 11h
FN: 10h FN: 10h
START_HI: 01h DATA START HI: 01h
START_LO: 56h DATA START LO: 56h
DATA_HI: 00h DATA HIGH: 00h
DATA_LO: 02h DATA LOW: 02h
BYTE_COUNT: 04h CRC16_HI: A2h
VALUE_HI: 0Ah CRC16_LO: B4h
VALUE_LO: 9Dh
VALUE_HI: 40h
VALUE_LO: 89h
CRC16_HI: 4Dh
CRC16_LO: B9h

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Modbus memory map

DATA ADDRESS The memory map for the EPM 5500P is shown below. The
TABLE register types and format codes are described in the
subsequent section. (Some codes do not apply to the
PL5500 B and PL5500 C.)
Table 6–1: Modbus memory map (sheet 1 of 30)

ADDR DESCRIPTION RANGE TYPE ACCESS FORMAT
DIGITAL INPUT STATUS
0000 Digital input 1 state 0, 1 bit R F31
RELAY STATUS
0000 Relay 1 state 0, 1 bit R F31
0001 Relay 2 state 0, 1 bit R F31
EPM 5500P PARAMETERS
0100 Access code 0 to 9999 integer R/W F0
0101 Communication address 1 to 247 integer R/W F0
0102 Baud rate 1200 to 38400 integer R/W F0
0103 Voltage input wiring type 0, 1, 2 integer R/W F24
0104 Current input wiring type 0, 1, 2 integer R/W F25
0105 PT1 (high byte) 100 to 500000 integer R/W F0

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0106 PT1 (low byte) 100 to 500000 integer R/W F0
0107 PT2 100 to 400 integer R/W F0
0108 CT1 5 to 10000 integer R/W F0
0109 DO type 0, 1 integer R/W F27
010A Energy variable associated with DO1 0 to 8 word R/W F28
010B Energy variable associated with DO2 0 to 8 word R/W F28
010C Pulse width 1 to 50 word R/W F0
010D Pulse rate 1 to 6000 word R/W F0
010E Relay1 working mode 0, 1 word R/W F29
010F Relay1 pulse width 50 to 3000 word R/W F0
0110 Relay2 working mode 0, 1 word R/W F29
0111 Relay2 pulse width 50 to 3000 word R/W F0
0112 LCD backlight time 0 to 120 word R/W F0
0113 Demand slid window time 1 to 30 word R/W F0
0114H Clear maximum/minimum values 0 to 1 word R/W F30
BASIC ANALOG MEASUREMENTS
0130 Frequency F 0 to 7000 word R F7
0131 Phase voltage V1 0 to 65535 word R F1
0134 Average phase voltage Vlnavg 0 to 65535 word R F1
0135 Line voltage V12 0 to 65535 word R F1

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0138 Average line voltage Vllavg 0 to 65535 word R F1
0139 Current I1 0 to 65535 word R F2
013A Current I2 0 to 65535 word R F2
013B Current I3 0 to 65535 word R F2
013C Average current Iavg 0 to 65535 word R F2
013D Neutral line current In 0 to 65535 word R F2
013E Phase power P1 –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
013F Phase power P2 –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0140 Phase power P3 –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0141 System power Psum –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0142 Phase reactive power Q1 –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
0145 System reactive power Qsum –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
0146 Phase apparent power S1 0 to 65535 word R F5
0149 System apparent power Ssum 0 to 65535 word R F5
014A Phase power factor PF1 –1000 to 1000 integer R F6
014B Phase power factor PF2 –1000 to 1000 integer R F6

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014C Phase power factor PF3 –1000 to 1000 integer R F6
014D System power factor –1000 to 1000 integer R F6
014E Voltage unbalance factor U_unbl 0 to 3000 word R F9
014F Current unbalance factor I_unbl 0 to 3000 word R F9
0150 Load type RT (L/C/R) 76, 67, 82 word R F8
0151 Power demand Dmd_P –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0152 Reactive power demand Dmd_Q –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
0153 Apparent Power demand Dmd_S 0 to 65535 word R F5
ENERGY MEASUREMENTS
0156 Import energy Ep_imp 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F10
0158 Export energy Ep_exp 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F10
015A Import reactive energy Eq_imp 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F11
015C Export reactive energy Eq_exp 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F11
015E Absolute sum of energy Ep_total 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F10
0160 Algebraic sum of energy Ep_net 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F10
0162 Absolute sum of energy Eq_total 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F11
0164 Algebraic sum of energy Eq_net 0 to 99999999.9 dword R/W F11
POWER QUALITY MEASUREMENTS
0168 THD of V1 or V12, THD_V1 0 to 10000 word R F12
0169 THD of V2 or V23, THD_V2 0 to 10000 word R F12
016A THD of V3 or V31, THD_V3 0 to 10000 word R F12
016B THD distortion of voltage, THD_V 0 to 10000 word R F12

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016C THD of I1, THD_I1 0 to 10000 word R F12
016D THD of I2, THD_I2 0 to 10000 word R F12
016E THD of I3, THD_I3 0 to 10000 word R F12
016F Average THD of Current, THD_I 0 to 10000 word R F12
0170 Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (2nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0171 Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (3rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0172 Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (4th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017A Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (12th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017B Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (13th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017C Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (14th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017D Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (15th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017E Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (16th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
017F Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (17th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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0183 Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
018D Harmonic content of V1 or V12 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
018E Total odd THD of V1 or V12 0 to 10000 word R F12
018F Total even THD of V1 or V12 0 to 10000 word R F12
0190 Crest factor of V1 or V12 0 to 65535 word R F13
0191 THFF of V1 or V12, THFF 0 to 10000 word R F15

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019D Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (13th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
019E Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (14th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
019F Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (15th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01A0 Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (16th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01A5 Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01A6 Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (22nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01A7 Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (23rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01AA Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (26th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01AB Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (27th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01AC Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (28th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0A1D Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (29th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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01AE Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (30th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01AF Harmonic content of V2 or V23 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01B0 Total odd THD of V2 or V23 0 to 10000 word R F12
01B1 Total even THD of V2 or V23 0 to 10000 word R F12
01B2 Crest factor of V2 or V23 0 to 65535 word R F13
01B3 THFF of V2 or V23, THFF 0 to 10000 word R F15
01B4 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (2nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01B5 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (3rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01B6 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (4th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BA Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (8th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BB Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (9th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BC Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (10th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BD Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (11th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BE Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (12th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01BF Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (13th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01C0 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (14th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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01C7 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01C8 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (22nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01C9 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (23rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CA Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (24th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CB Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (25th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CC Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (26th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CD Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (27th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CE Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (28th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01CF Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (29th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D0 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (30th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D1 Harmonic content of V3 or V31 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D2 Total odd THD of V3 or V31 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D3 Total even THD of V3 or V31 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D4 Crest factor of V3 or V31 0 to 65535 word R F13
01D5 THFF of V3 or V31, THFF 0 to 10000 word R F15
01D6 Harmonic content of I1 (2nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D7 Harmonic content of I1 (3rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D8 Harmonic content of I1 (4th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01D9 Harmonic content of I1 (5th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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01DA Harmonic content of I1 (6th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01DB Harmonic content of I1 (7th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01DC Harmonic content of I1 (8th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01DD Harmonic content of I1 (9th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01DE Harmonic content of I1 (10th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01DF Harmonic content of I1 (11th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01E0 Harmonic content of I1 (12th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01E9 Harmonic content of I1 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01EA Harmonic content of I1 (22nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01EB Harmonic content of I1 (23rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01EC Harmonic content of I1 (24th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01ED Harmonic content of I1 (25th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01EE Harmonic content of I1 (26th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01EF Harmonic content of I1 (27th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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01F0 Harmonic content of I1 (28th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01F3 Harmonic content of I1 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01F4 Total odd harmonic distortion of I1 0 to 10000 word R F12
01F5 Total even harmonic distortion of I1 0 to 10000 word R F12
01F6 K factor of I1 0 to 65535 word R F14
01F7 Harmonic content of I2 (2nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01F8 Harmonic content of I2 (3rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FA Harmonic content of I2 (5th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FB Harmonic content of I2 (6th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FC Harmonic content of I2 (7th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FD Harmonic content of I2 (8th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FE Harmonic content of I2 (9th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
01FF Harmonic content of I2 (10th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0200 Harmonic content of I2 (11th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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020A Harmonic content of I2 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
020B Harmonic content of I2 (22nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
020C Harmonic content of I2 (23rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
020D Harmonic content of I2 (24th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
020E Harmonic content of I2 (25th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
020F Harmonic content of I2 (26th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0214 Harmonic content of I2 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0215 Total odd harmonic distortion of I2 0 to 10000 word R F12
0216 Total even harmonic distortion of I2 0 to 10000 word R F12
0217 K factor of I2 0 to 65535 word R F14
0218 Harmonic content of I3 (2nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0219 Harmonic content of I3 (3rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
021A Harmonic content of I3 (4th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
021B Harmonic content of I3 (5th) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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021C Harmonic content of I3 (6th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
021D Harmonic content of I3 (7th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
022A Harmonic content of I3 (20th) 0 to 10000 word R F12
022B Harmonic content of I3 (21st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
022C Harmonic content of I3 (22nd) 0 to 10000 word R F12
022D Harmonic content of I3 (23rd) 0 to 10000 word R F12

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0235 Harmonic content of I3 (31st) 0 to 10000 word R F12
0236 Total odd harmonic distortion of I3 0 to 10000 word R F12
0237 Total even harmonic distortion of I3 0 to 10000 word R F12
0238 K factor of I3 0 to 65535 word R F14
MINIMUM/MAXIMUM STATISTICS WITH TIME STAMP
0239 V1_max 0 to 65535 word R F1
023A Time stamp of V1_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
023B Time stamp of V1_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
023C Time stamp of V1_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
023D Time stamp of V1_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
023E Time stamp of V1_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
023F Time stamp of V1_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0240 V2_max 0 to 65535 word R F1
0241 Time stamp of V2_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0242 Time stamp of V2_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0243 Time stamp of V2_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0244 Time stamp of V2_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0245 Time stamp of V2_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0246 Time stamp of V2_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0

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0247 V3_max 0 to 65535 word R F1
024A Time stamp of V3_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
024B Time stamp of V3_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
024C Time stamp of V3_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
024D Time stamp of V3_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
024E V12_max 0 to 65535 word R F1
024F Time stamp of V12_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0255 V23_max 0 to 65535 word R F1
025A Time stamp of V23_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
025B Time stamp of V23_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
025C V31_max 0 to 65535 word R F1

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025D Time stamp of V31_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
025E Time stamp of V31_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
025F Time stamp of V31_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0263 I1_max 0 to 65535 word R F2
0264 Time stamp of I1_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0265 Time stamp of I1_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0266 Time stamp of I1_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0267 Time stamp of I1_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0268 Time stamp of I1_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0269 Time stamp of I1_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
026A I2_max 0 to 65535 word R F2
026B Time stamp of I2_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
026C Time stamp of I2_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
026D Time stamp of I2_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
026E Time stamp of I2_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
026F Time stamp of I2_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0271 I3_max 0 to 65535 word R F2
0272 Time stamp of I3_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0

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0273 Time stamp of I3_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0274 Time stamp of I3_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0275 Time stamp of I3_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0276 Time stamp of I3_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0278 P_max –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0279 Time stamp of P_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
027A Time stamp of P_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
027B Time stamp of P_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
027C Time stamp of P_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
027D Time stamp of P_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
027E Time stamp of P_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
027F Q_max –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
0280 Time stamp of Q_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0281 Time stamp of Q_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0282 Time stamp of Q_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0283 Time stamp of Q_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0284 Time stamp of Q_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0285 Time stamp of Q_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0286 S_max 0 to 65535 word R F5
0287 Time stamp of S_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0288 Time stamp of S_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0

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0289 Time stamp of S_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
028A Time stamp of S_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
028B Time stamp of S_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
028C Time stamp of S_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
028D PF_max –1000 to 1000 integer R F6
028E Time stamp of PF_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
028F Time stamp of PF_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0290 Time stamp of PF_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0291 Time stamp of PF_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0292 Time stamp of PF_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0293 Time stamp of PF_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0294 F_max 0 to 7000 word R F7
0295 Time stamp of F_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0296 Time stamp of F_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0297 Time stamp of F_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0298 Time stamp of F_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0299 Time stamp of F_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
029A Time stamp of F_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
029B Dmd_P_max –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
029C Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
029D Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
029E Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0

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029F Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02A0 Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02A1 Time stamp of Dmd_P_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02A2 Dmd_Q_max –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
02A3 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02A4 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02A5 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02A6 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02A7 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02A8 Time stamp of Dmd_Q_max - 0 to 59 word R F0
seconds
02A9 Dmd_S_max 0 to 65535 word R F5
02AA Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02AB Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02AC Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02AD Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02AE Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02AF Time stamp of Dmd_S_max - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02B0 V1_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02B1 Time stamp of V1_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02B2 Time stamp of V1_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02B3 Time stamp of V1_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02B4 Time stamp of V1_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0

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02B5 Time stamp of V1_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02B6 Time stamp of V1_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02B7 V2_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02B8 Time stamp of V2_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02B9 Time stamp of V2_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02BA Time stamp of V2_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02BB Time stamp of V2_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02BC Time stamp of V2_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02BD Time stamp of V2_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02BE V3_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02BF Time stamp of V3_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02C0 Time stamp of V3_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02C1 Time stamp of V3_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02C2 Time stamp of V3_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02C3 Time stamp of V3_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02C4 Time stamp of V3_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02C5 V12_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02C6 Time stamp of V12_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02C7 Time stamp of V12_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02C8 Time stamp of V12_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02C9 Time stamp of V12_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02CA Time stamp of V12_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0

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02CB Time stamp of V12_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02CC V23_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02CD Time stamp of V23_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02CE Time stamp of V23_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02CF Time stamp of V23_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02D0 Time stamp of V23_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02D1 Time stamp of V23_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02D2 Time stamp of V23_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02D3 V31_min 0 to 65535 word R F1
02D4 Time stamp of V31_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02D5 Time stamp of V31_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02D6 Time stamp of V31_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02D7 Time stamp of V31_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02D8 Time stamp of V31_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02D9 Time stamp of V31_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02DA I1_min 0 to 65535 word R F2
02DB Time stamp of I1_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02DC Time stamp of I1_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02DD Time stamp of I1_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02DE Time stamp of I1_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02DF Time stamp of I1_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02E0 Time stamp of I1_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0

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02E1 I2_min 0 to 65535 word R F2
02E2 Time stamp of I2_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02E3 Time stamp of I2_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02E4 Time stamp of I2_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02E5 Time stamp of I2_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02E6 Time stamp of I2_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02E7 Time stamp of I2_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02E8 I3_min 0 to 65535 word R F2
02E9 Time stamp of I3_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02EA Time stamp of I3_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02EB Time stamp of I3_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02EC Time stamp of I3_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02ED Time stamp of I3_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02EE Time stamp of I3_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02EF P_min –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
02F0 Time stamp of P_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02F1 Time stamp of P_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02F2 Time stamp of P_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02F3 Time stamp of P_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02F4 Time stamp of P_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02F5 Time stamp of P_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02F6 Q_min –32768 to 32767 integer R F4

COMMUNICATIONS

02F7 Time stamp of Q_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02F8 Time stamp of Q_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
02F9 Time stamp of Q_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
02FA Time stamp of Q_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
02FB Time stamp of Q_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
02FC Time stamp of Q_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
02FD S_min 0 to 65535 word R F5
02FE Time stamp of S_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
02FF Time stamp of S_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0300 Time stamp of S_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0301 Time stamp of S_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0302 Time stamp of S_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0303 Time stamp of S_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0304 PF_min –1000 to 1000 integer R F6
0305 Time stamp of PF_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0306 Time stamp of PF_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0307 Time stamp of PF_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0308 Time stamp of PF_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0309 Time stamp of PF_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
030A Time stamp of PF_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
030B F_min 0 to 7000 word R F7
030C Time stamp of F_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0

COMMUNICATIONS

030D Time stamp of F_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
030E Time stamp of F_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
030F Time stamp of F_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0310 Time stamp of F_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0311 Time stamp of F_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0312 Dmd_P_min –32768 to 32767 integer R F3
0313 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0314 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
0315 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0316 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0317 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0318 Time stamp of Dmd_P_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0319 Dmd_Q_min –32768 to 32767 integer R F4
031A Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
031B Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0
031C Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
031D Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
031E Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
031F Time stamp of Dmd_Q_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
0320 Dmd_S_min 0 to 65535 word R F5
0321 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0322 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - month 1 to 12 word R F0

COMMUNICATIONS

0323 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - day 1 to 31 word R F0
0324 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - hours 0 to 23 word R F0
0325 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - minutes 0 to 59 word R F0
0326 Time stamp of Dmd_S_min - seconds 0 to 59 word R F0
METER DATE AND TIME
032A Year 2000 to 2099 word R/W F0
032B Month 1 to 12 word R/W F0
032C Day 1 to 31 word R/W F0
032D Hours 0 to 23 word R/W F0
032E Minutes 0 to 59 word R/W F0
032F Seconds 0 to 59 word R/W F0
ALARM SETTINGS
0330 Inequalities enable registers 0 to 255 integer R/W F16
0331 Time limit register 0 to 255 integer R/W F20
0332 Digital input 1 inequality 0 to 255 integer R/W F16
0333 Digital input 2 inequality 0 to 255 integer R/W F16
0334 First inequality var1 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
0335 First inequality sign, INEQU_sign1 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
0336 First inequality limit value, Ref1 ––– integer R/W F20
0337 Second inequality var2 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
0338 Second inequality sign, INEQU_sign2 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
0339 Second inequality limit value, Ref2 ––– integer R/W F20

COMMUNICATIONS

033A Third inequality var3 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
033B Third inequality sign, INEQU_sign3 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
033C Third inequality limit value, Ref3 ––– integer R/W F20
033D Fourth inequality var4 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
033E Fourth inequality sign, INEQU_sign4 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
033F Fourth inequality limit value, Ref4 ––– integer R/W F20
0340 Fifth inequality var5 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
0341 Fifth inequality sign, INEQU_sign5 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
0342 Fifth inequality limit value, Ref5 ––– integer R/W F20
0343 Sixth inequality var6 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
0344 Sixth inequality sign, INEQU_sign6 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
0345 Sixth inequality limit value, Ref6 ––– integer R/W F20
0346 Seventh inequality var7 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
0347 Seventh inequality sign, INEQU_sign7 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
0348 Seventh inequality limit value, Ref7 ––– integer R/W F20
0349 Eighth inequality var8 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
034A Eighth inequality sign, INEQU_sign8 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
034B Eighth inequality limit value, Ref8 ––– integer R/W F20
034C Ninth inequality var9 0 to 42 integer R/W F18
034D Ninth inequality sign, INEQU_sign9 0 to 1 integer R/W F19
034E Ninth inequality limit value, Ref9 ––– integer R/W F20
ALARM RECORDING

COMMUNICATIONS

0354 Overlimit status of the 9 inequalities 0 to 255 integer R/W F17
0355 First alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
0356 First alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
0357 First alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0358 First alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0359 First alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
035A First alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
035B First alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
035C First alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
035D Second alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
035E Second alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
035F Second alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0360 Second alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0361 Second alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
0362 Second alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
0363 Second alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
0364 Second alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
0365 Third alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
0366 Third alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
0367 Third alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0368 Third alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0369 Third alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0

COMMUNICATIONS

036A Third alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
036B Third alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
036C Third alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
036D Fourth alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
036E Fourth alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
036F Fourth alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0370 Fourth alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0371 Fourth alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
0372 Fourth alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
0373 Fourth alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
0374 Fourth alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
0375 Fifth alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
0376 Fifth alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
0377 Fifth alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0378 Fifth alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0379 Fifth alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
037A Fifth alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
037B Fifth alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
037C Fifth alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
037D Sixth alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
037E Sixth alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
037F Sixth alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0

COMMUNICATIONS

0380 Sixth alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0381 Sixth alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
0382 Sixth alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
0383 Sixth alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
0384 Sixth alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
0385 Seventh alarm record var number 0 to 42 word R F18
0386 Seventh alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
0387 Seventh alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0388 Seventh alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0389 Seventh alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
038A Seventh alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
038B Seventh alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
038C Seventh alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
038D Eighth alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18
038E Eighth alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
038F Eighth alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0390 Eighth alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0391 Eighth alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
0392 Eighth alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
0393 Eighth alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
0394 Eighth alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
0395 Ninth alarm record variable number 0 to 42 word R F18

COMMUNICATIONS

0396 Ninth alarm record variable value –32768 to 32767 integer R F20
0397 Ninth alarm record year 2000 to 2099 word R F0
0398 Ninth alarm record month 1 to 12 word R F0
0399 Ninth alarm record day 1 to 31 word R F0
039A Ninth alarm record hour 0 to 23 word R F0
039B Ninth alarm record minute 0 to 59 word R F0
039C Ninth alarm record second 0 to 59 word R F0
PHASE ANGLES
039D Phase difference V1/V2 0 to 3600 integer R F22
039E Phase difference V1/V3 0 to 3600 integer R F22
039F Phase difference V1/I1 0 to 3600 integer R F22
03A0 Phase difference V1/I2 0 to 3600 integer R F22
03A2 Phase difference V12/V23 0 to 3600 integer R F22

COMMUNICATIONS
FORMAT CODES The format described in the memory map are indicated below.
The term Rx indicates the numerical value in the EPM 5500P
register.
F0: Numeric value (unsigned 16-bit integer)
Register directly indicates a numeric value with no units.
F1: Voltage (unsigned 16-bit integer)
Represents the value of metered voltage in volts, where:
PT1 ⁄ PT2
V = Rx × ----------------------
10
F2: Current (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered current in amps, where:
CT1 ⁄ 5
I = Rx × ----------------
1000
F3: Real power (signed 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered real power or real power
demand in watts, where:
PT1 CT1
P = Rx × --------- × ---------
PT2 5

COMMUNICATIONS
F4: Reactive power (signed 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered reactive power or reactive
power demand in vars, where:
PT1 CT1
Q = Rx × --------- × ---------
PT2 5
F5: Apparent power (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered apparent power or apparent
power demand in VA, where:
PT1 CT1
S = Rx × --------- × ---------
PT2 5
F6: Power factor (signed 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered power factor, where:
Rx
PF = -----------
-
1000
F7: Frequency (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of metered frequency in hertz, where:
Rx
F = ---------
100
F8: Load type (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of the load type, where:
67 = Capacitive, 76 = Inductive, 82 = Resistive

COMMUNICATIONS
F9: Unbalance (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of the voltage and current unbalance as
a percentage, where:
Rx
unbalance = ------------ × 100%
1000
F10: Real energy (unsigned 32-bit integer)

Represents the value of the real energy in kWh, where:
Rx
Ep = ------
10
F11: Reactive energy (unsigned 32-bit integer)

Represents the value of the real energy in kvarh, where:
Rx-
Eq = -----
10
F12: Harmonic content (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the values of total harmonic distortion and
harmonic content as a percentage, where:
Rx
THD or harmonic content = --------------- × 100%
10000

COMMUNICATIONS
F13: Crest factor (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the values of crest factor, where:
Rx -
CF = -----------
1000
F14: K factor (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the values of K-factor, where:
K = Rx
------
10
F15: THFF (unsigned 16-bit integer)

Represents the value of telephone interference factor (THFF)
as a percentage, where:
Rx
THFF = --------------- × 100%
10000
F16: Inequality enable (16-bit bitmask)

Bits 0 through 8 represent inequalities 1 through 9 as follows:
Bit Inequality Bit Inequality

0 #1 5 #6
1 #2 6 #7
2 #3 7 #8
3 #4 8 #9
4 #5 9 to 16 not used

COMMUNICATIONS
F17: Overlimit Status
Bit Inequality Bit Inequality

0 #1 5 #6
1 #2 6 #7
2 #3 7 #8
3 #4 8 #9
4 #5 9 to 16 not used
F18: Inequality variable parameter (enumeration)
Value Name Value Name Value Name

0 F 15 P2 30 U_unbl
1 V1 16 P3 31 I_unbl
2 V2 17 Psum 32 Dmd_P
3 V3 18 Q1 33 Dmd_Q
4 Vlnavg 19 Q2 34 Dmd_S
5 V12 20 Q3 35 THD_V1
6 V23 21 Qsum 36 THD_V2
7 V31 22 S1 37 THD_V3
8 Vllavg 23 S2 38 THD_V
9 I1 24 S3 39 THD_I1
10 I2 25 Ssum 40 THD_I2

COMMUNICATIONS
Value Name Value Name Value Name

11 I3 26 PF1 41 THD_I3
12 Iavg 27 PF2 42 THD_I
13 In 28 PF3
14 P1 29 PF
F19: Inequality sign (enumeration)
Value Sign Description

0 < less than
1 > greater than
F20: Numeric value (signed 16-bit integer)

Register directly indicates a numeric value with no units.
F22: Phase angle (unsigned 16-bit integer)
Rx
θ = ------ (in degrees)
10
F24: Voltage input wiring (enumeration)
Value Mode Description

0 3LN 3-phase 4-line wye mode
1 2LN 3-phase 4-line 2PT mode
2 2LL 3-phase 3-line open delta mode

COMMUNICATIONS
F25: Current input wiring (enumeration)
Value Mode Description

0 3CT 3 CT wiring
1 1CT 1 CT wiring
2 2CT 2 CT wiring
F27: Digital output type (enumeration)
Value Type
0 Pulse output
1 Alarm output
F28: Energy variables (enumeration)
Value Description Reg # Description

0 no assignment 5 Ep_total
1 Ep_imp 6 Ep_net
2 Ep_exp 7 Eq_total
3 Eq_imp 8 Eq_net
4 Eq_exp

COMMUNICATIONS
F29: Relay working mode (enumeration)
Value Mode
0 Latch
1 Momentary
F30: Clear minimum/maximum values (enumeration)
Value Mode
0 do not clear values
1 clear values
F31: Digital input states (enumeration)
Value State
0 Off
1 On

Multilin
EPM 5500P
Chapter 7: Warranty
Warranty
GE Multilin warranty statement

General Electric Multilin (GE Multilin) warrants each device
it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of
24 months from date of shipment from factory.
In the event of a failure covered by warranty, GE Multilin
will undertake to repair or replace the device providing the
warrantor determined that it is defective and it is returned
with all transportation charges prepaid to an authorized
service centre or the factory. Repairs or replacement under
warranty will be made without charge.

WARRANTY
Warranty shall not apply to any device which has been

subject to misuse, negligence, accident, incorrect
installation or use not in accordance with instructions nor
any unit that has been altered outside a GE Multilin
authorized factory outlet.
GE Multilin is not liable for special, indirect or consequential
damages or for loss of profit or for expenses sustained as
a result of a device malfunction, incorrect application or
adjustment.
For complete text of Warranty (including limitations and
disclaimers), refer to GE Multilin Standard Conditions of
Sale.

Multilin
EPM 5500P
Index
A
ACCESS CODE .................................................................4–2, 4–20, 6–13
ADDRESS .....................................................................................................4–3
ALARM RECORDS ...................................................................3–15, 6–39
ALARM REGISTERS ............................................................................. 6–37
APPLICATIONS .........................................................................................1–5
APPROVALS ............................................................................................ 1–17
B
BACKLIGHT ............................................................................................. 4–16
BAUD RATE ................................................................................... 4–3, 6–13
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INDEX
C
COMMUNICATIONS
baud rate............................................................................................4–4
memory map................................................................................. 6–13
Modbus protocol.............................................................................6–1
specifications................................................................................. 1–16
wiring................................................................................................. 2–34
CREST FACTOR ........................................................................... 3–6, 6–18
CT PRIMARY CURRENT .......................................................................4–7
CURRENT INPUT
Modbus registers ......................................................................... 6–13
settings................................................................................................4–5
specifications................................................................................. 1–12
wiring................................................................................................. 2–15
CURRENT METERING
Modbus registers ................................................6–15, 6–28, 6–33
overview..............................................................................................3–4
specifications................................................................................. 1–14
statistics........................................................................................... 5–20
values...................................................................................................5–3
D
DATE................................................................................................4–18, 6–37
DEMAND METERING
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INDEX
overview .............................................................................................3–6
settings............................................................................................. 4–17
specifications................................................................................. 1–15
statistics........................................................................................... 5–22
DIGITAL INPUTS
specifications................................................................................. 1–13
wiring................................................................................................. 2–28
DIGITAL OUTPUT
pulse width ..................................................................................... 4–12
DIGITAL OUTPUTS
energy pulse outputs................................................................. 3–16
settings......................................................................... 4–8, 4–9, 4–11
specifications................................................................................. 1–13
wiring................................................................................................. 2–31
E
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................2–7
ENERGY METERING
overview .............................................................................................3–5
screens ............................................................................................. 5–12
settings............................................................................................. 4–12
specifications................................................................................. 1–15
ENERGY PULSE OUTPUTS ............................................................. 3–16
ENERGY PULSE RATE ....................................................................... 4–12
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INDEX
F
FEATURES ...................................................................................................1–3
FREQUENCY METERING
overview..............................................................................................3–5
specifications................................................................................. 1–15
statistics........................................................................................... 5–22
FRONT PANEL ..........................................................................................3–1
FUNCTIONALITY .....................................................................................1–6
FUNCTIONS ...............................................................................................3–4
I
INEQUATION ENABLE REGISTER .............................................. 3–12
INSTALLATION .........................................................................................2–1
INTERFACE .................................................................................................3–1
K
K-FACTOR ...................................................................................................3–8
L
LCD DISPLAY.............................................................................................3–2
LIMIT SETTING REGISTER ............................................................... 3–13
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INDEX
M
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................2–3
MODBUS
data formats.................................................................................. 6–43
data frame format .........................................................................6–2
functions.............................................................................................6–5
memory map................................................................................. 6–13
overview .............................................................................................6–1
O
ORDER CODES .........................................................................................1–7
OVERLIMIT ALARMING .................................................................... 3–10
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................1–2
P
PASSCODE .................................................................................... 4–2, 4–20
PHASE ANGLES .................................................................................... 6–42
POWER FACTOR
specifications................................................................................. 1–15
POWER METERING
overview .............................................................................................3–4
specifications................................................................................. 1–15
statistics........................................................................................... 5–21
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INDEX
values...................................................................................................5–5
POWER SUPPLY ......................................................................... 2–9, 2–29
PT PRIMARY VOLTAGE ........................................................................4–6
PT SECONDARY VOLTAGE................................................................4–7
PULSE OUTPUTS ................................................................................. 3–16
R
REAL TIME CLOCK .............................................................................. 3–10
RELAY OUTPUTS
Modbus registers .............................................................6–13, 6–14
overview........................................................................................... 3–18
settings....................................................................4–13, 4–14, 4–15
wiring................................................................................................. 2–30
REMOTE CONTROL ...............................................................................1–3
S
SAFETY EARTH .........................................................................................2–8
SAFETY NOTES.........................................................................................1–1
SCADA ...........................................................................................................1–3
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 1–12
STATISTICS .............................................................................................. 5–18
overview..............................................................................................3–9
T
THD
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INDEX
overview .............................................................................................3–7
screens ............................................................................................. 5–10
specifications................................................................................. 1–16
THFF .................................................................................................. 3–8, 6–18
TIME.................................................................................................4–19, 6–37
TIME LIMIT SETTING REGISTER .................................................. 3–13
TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS ....................................................... 2–18
U
UNBALANCE
overview .............................................................................................3–9
specifications................................................................................. 1–14
V
VOLTAGE INPUT
settings................................................................................................4–4
specifications................................................................................. 1–12
wiring.....................................................................................2–10, 2–12
VOLTAGE METERING
overview .............................................................................................3–4
specifications................................................................................. 1–14
statistics........................................................................................... 5–18
values...................................................................................................5–1
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INDEX
W
WARRANTY ................................................................................................7–1
WIRING DIAGRAMS ........................................................................... 2–18
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INTRODUCTION Safety Notes...................................................................1–1

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE i

Inputs ....................................................................................................... 1–12

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3LN, 3CT with 2 CTs............................................................................2–20

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE iii

iv EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

Meter address......................................................................................... 4–3

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EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–1

Alert symbol. Observe the information after this

EQUIPMENT The equipment must be interrupted from power and be

1–2 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

SCADA The EPM 5500P Power Metering System can replace

REMOTE Although the main function of EPM 5500P is measurement, it

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–3

• Line voltage: V12, V23, V31, Vavg (L-L)

• kvarh of 4 quadrants: import, export, total, net

Applications and functionality

FUNCTIONALITY The EPM 5500P has the following functions.

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–5

• Multifunction, high accuracy metering: The EPM 5500P

1–6 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

• Multiple wiring modes: The EPM 5500P can be used in

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–7

The EPM 5500P series products are available in four

1–8 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

Table 1–2: EPM 5500P model comparison (Sheet 1 of 3)

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–9

Table 1–2: EPM 5500P model comparison (Sheet 2 of 3)

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Table 1–2: EPM 5500P model comparison (Sheet 3 of 3)

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–11

1–12 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

OUTPUTS DIGITAL OUTPUT

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–13

1–14 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–15

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)

COMMUNICA- RS485 COMMUNICATIONS PORT

ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY

1–16 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

STANDARDS AND SAFETY:

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 1–17

1–18 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

CONSTRUCTION The construction of the EPM 5500P along with a description of

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 2–1

Figure 2-1: EPM 5500P front and back view

2–2 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

8. Installation clip: Used for fixing the meter to a panel.

Figure 2-2: EPM 5500P dimensions

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 2–3

ENVIRONMENT Please check the temperature and humidity to ensure

2–4 EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE

2. Remove the installation clips from the meter and insert

EPM 5500P POWER METERING SYSTEM – USER GUIDE 2–5

Temp. Minimum Distance (mm)

Figure 2-3: Minimum space for meter installation

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Figure 2-4: Voltage and current input terminal strip

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