Variations and Specifications of the ALPHA Plus Meter

In addition to the standard socket and A-base mounting configurations, the ALPHA Plus is available in
both a portable and switchboard variety. The ALPHA Plus meter also has a single–phase version, which
allows for the meter to be used in light commercial and residential applications.
Available meter types for the ALPHA Plus Meter include the following:
• A1D+ (measures kW and kWh)
• A1DQ+ (an A1D+ meter with PQM capabilities)
• A1T+ (measures kW and kWh in time–of–use metering)
• A1TL+ (an A1T+ with load profile recording capabilities)
• A1TQ+ (an A1T+ meter with PQM capabilities)
• A1TLQ+ (an A1T+ meter with both load profile and PQM capabilities)
• A1K+ (measures kWh and kVAh)
• A1KL+ (an A1K+ meter with load profile recording capabilities)
• A1KQ+ (an A1K+ meter with PQM capabilities)
• A1KLQ+ (an A1K+ meter with both load profile recording and PQM capabilities)
• A1R+ (measures kWh and kVARh)
• A1RL+ (an A1R+ meter with load profile recording capabilities)
• A1RQ+ (an A1R+ meter with PQM capabilities)
• A1RLQ+ (an A1R+ meter with both load profile recording and PQM capabilities)

Absolute Maximums
Voltage Continuous 528V AC
Current Continuous at 120% of maximum current
Temporary (1 second) at 200% of maximum current

Surge Voltage Withstand Test

Test Performed Results
ANSI C37.90.1 2.5kV, 2500 strikes
Fast Transient 5kV, 2500 strikes
ANSI C62.41 6kV @ 1.2/50µs, 10 strikes
IEC 801-4 4kV, 2.5kHz repetitive burst for 1 minute
ANSI C12.16 Dielectric 2.5kV @ 60Hz, 1 minute

Operating Ranges
Voltage 96 to 528V AC
Current 0 to maximum amperes
Frequency Nominal 50 or 60Hz ± 5%
Temperature Range -40° to +85°C (ambient)
-40° to +85°C (at electronics)
Humidity Range 0 to 100% relative humidity (non–condensing)

Operating Characteristics
Power Supply Burden (Phase A)
Per Phase Current Burden
Per Phase Voltage Burden
Accuracy
Accuracy Variation
Less than 3W
0.1 milliohms typical at 25° C
0.008W @ 120V AC
0.03W @ 240V AC
0.04 @ 277V AC
with load = ±{0.2 + 0.00(Class/I)(1 + tan)}%
Voltage coefficient: ± 0.01% change in voltage from nominal
Temperature coefficient: ± 0.01% per °C
General Performance Characteristics

Starting Current Class 20 Class 200 Class 320

Form 1S 10mA 100mA 160mA
& 3S
All other 5mA 50mA 80mA
forms
Startup Delay < 3s from power application to pulse accumulation
Creep 0.000A (no No more than 1 pulse measured per quantity (conforming to ANSI C12.16
current) accuracy)
Min. Recognized 100ms
Outage
Primary Time Base Power line frequency (50 or 60Hz) with selectable crystal oscillator if line
frequency is considered to be too unstable for use as clock frequency
Secondary Time Base Meets the ANSI limit of 0.02% using the 32.768kHz crystal. Initial
performance is expected to be equal to or better than +/- 55 sec. per month
at room temperature.
Outage Carryover Super capacitor rated at 0.1 Farads, 5.5V for 6 hours at 25°C
Capacity
Battery (Optional) LiSOC2 battery rated 800mAhr, 3.6V and a shelf life of 20+ years. 5 years
continuous duty at 25°C.
Communications Baud Optical Port: 9600 baud (nominal)
Communications Option: 1200 to 19,200 BPS

Load Profile Memory –Release 2.2 or higher

1 2
Number of Internal length Minimum days Maximum days
channels
1 5 minutes 44 48
1 15 minutes 132 141
1 30 minutes 255 255
2 5 minutes 22 24
2 15 minutes 67 71
2 30 minutes 132 141
4 5 minutes 11 12
4 15 minutes 33 36
4 30 minutes 67 71
1
255 event log entries
2
No event log entries

Load Profile Memory –Release 2.0 and 2.1

1 2
Number of Internal length Minimum days Maximum days
channels
1 5 minutes 17 21
1 15 minutes 52 61
1 30 minutes 102 119
2 5 minutes 9 10
2 15 minutes 26 31
2 30 minutes 52 61
4 5 minutes 4 5
4 15 minutes 13 15
4 30 minutes 26 31
1
255 event log entries
2
No event log entries