GE I210c Manual

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GE I-210+c™Electronic Meter
Product Description and Operation, Maintenance, and
Upgrade Instructions
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This product generates and uses radio frequency energy. It has been tested and verified that it
complies with the limits for the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 47, Part 15Radio Frequency
Devices, Subparts AGeneral and BUnintentional Radiators issued by the Federal
Communications Commission for Class “B” digital devices. If, however, the product causes radio
or television interference, notify:
Manager - Technology
General Electric Company
130 Main Street
Somersworth, NH 03878 – 3194
Caution:
Class A equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
these instructions, may cause interference to other devices in the vicinity. If this equipment does
cause interference with other devices, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving device.
Increase the separation between the equipment.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other
device(s) is connected.
Consult the manufacturer or field service technician for help.
Class “B” equipment is intended for use in a residential environment. The equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interferences to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced ration/TV technician for help.
Note: All meters mentioned in this manual meet the requirements for FCC Class B devices.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
						

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These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for
every possible contingency to be met during installation, operation, and maintenance. The
information is supplied for informational purposes only, and GE makes no warranty as to the
accuracy of the information included herein. Changes, modifications and/or improvements to
equipment and specifications are made periodically and these changes may or may not be
reflected herein. It is understood that GE may make changes, modifications, or improvements to
the equipment referenced herein or to the document itself at any time. This document is intended
for trained personnel familiar with the GE products referenced herein.
GE may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter in this document.
The furnishing of this document does not provide any license whatsoever to any of these patents.
This document contains proprietary information of General Electric Company, USA and is
furnished to its customer solely to assist that customer in the installation, testing, operation,
and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced in whole
or in part nor shall its contents be disclosed to any third party without the written approval of GE
Energy.
GE provides the following document and the information included therein as is and without
warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied statutory
warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose.
If further assistance or technical information is desired, contact the nearest GE Sales or Service
Office, or an authorized GE Sales Representative.
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I-210+™, MeterMate™, OPTOCOM™, Power Guard™, Site Genie™, Fitzall, IntellixTM, and
SMARTCOUPLER™are trademarks of GE
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Other company or product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Issued: 12/2010
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Please return for recycling w here facilities exist. 
						

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MODIFICATION RECORD
VERSIONREV.DATEAUTHORCHANGE DESCRIPTION
1.00 1 04.2007 GE Created.
2.00 2 12.2010 GE Reformatted and updated
SCOPE OF AUTHENTICATION
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Contents
About this Document ...................................................................................................................12
Purpose...................................................................................................................................... 12
Intended Audience .................................................................................................................... 12
Additional Documentation........................................................................................................ 12
Document Conventions............................................................................................................. 12
Warning Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 13
Product Support ...........................................................................................................................14
Search Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 14
Contact Customer Service ........................................................................................................ 14
1 Before You Start .......................................................................................................................15
1.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. 15
2 Product Description ..................................................................................................................16
2.1 General Information .......................................................................................................... 16
2.1.1 Physical Description .................................................................................................... 17
2.1.2 Meter Forms ................................................................................................................. 18
2.1.3 Physical Variants Available ......................................................................................... 18
2.1.4 Hardware Options ........................................................................................................ 19
2.1.5 Demand Operating Mode............................................................................................. 19
2.1.6 Demand/Load Profile Operating Mode........................................................................ 20
2.1.7 TOU/Demand Operating Mode ................................................................................... 20
2.1.8 TOU/Demand and Load Profile Operating Modes ...................................................... 20
2.1.9 On-site User Features................................................................................................... 20
2.1.10 Advanced Features and Softswitches......................................................................... 21
2.2 Programming and Reading Software ................................................................................ 21
2.3 Technical Information....................................................................................................... 22
2.3.1 Theory of Operation ..................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Remote Disconnect Features............................................................................................. 24
2.4.1 Emergency Conservation Demand Limiting Function ................................................ 25
2.4.2 The Demand Limiting switch function ........................................................................ 25
2.4.3 Prepayment Meter Function ......................................................................................... 25
2.5 Outage management and restoration................................................................................. 26
2.5.1 Enabling outage management and restoration in I210+ .............................................. 26 
						

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3 Operating Instructions .............................................................................................................27
3.1 Nameplate Information and Labels................................................................................... 27
3.1.1 Nameplate Label Information ...................................................................................... 28
3.1.2 Detailed Nameplate Label Description ........................................................................ 29
3.2 Display Information .......................................................................................................... 29
3.2.1 Display Modes ............................................................................................................. 32
3.2.2 Liquid Crystal Display Information ............................................................................. 35
3.2.3 Display Examples ........................................................................................................ 36
4 Maintenance Instructions.........................................................................................................40
4.1 Recommended Procedures ................................................................................................ 40
4.1.1 Meter Testing Tools ..................................................................................................... 40
4.2 Test Mode ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 Starting the Test Mode ................................................................................................. 41
4.2.2 Operation During Test Mode ....................................................................................... 42
4.3 Field Accuracy Test .......................................................................................................... 44
4.3.1 Field Testing with Test Mode ...................................................................................... 44
4.3.2 Maximum Demand Reading Testing ........................................................................... 44
4.4 Disk Analog Testing ......................................................................................................... 44
4.5 Shop Test .......................................................................................................................... 46
4.5.1 Meter Shop Equipment ................................................................................................ 46
4.5.2 Test Constant ............................................................................................................... 46
4.5.3 Watt Hour Test Procedure............................................................................................ 46
4.5.4 Var Hour Testing ......................................................................................................... 46
4.6 Battery and Super Capacitor Replacement ....................................................................... 47
4.6.1 Replacing the Battery................................................................................................... 47
4.6.2 Replacing the Super Capacitor..................................................................................... 48
4.7 Service............................................................................................................................... 48
4.8 Repair ................................................................................................................................ 48
4.9 Returning a Meter ............................................................................................................. 48
4.10 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 49
4.11 Storage .............................................................................................................................. 49
4.12 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................... 49
4.13 Errors and Cautions........................................................................................................... 49
4.13.1 Error Reporting .......................................................................................................... 49
4.13.2 Caution Reporting ...................................................................................................... 53
5 Upgrading ..................................................................................................................................57
5.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 57
5.2 Softswitches ...................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.1 Alternate Communication—A2 Softswitch ................................................................. 57
5.2.2 Event Log—E2 Softswitch .......................................................................................... 58
5.2.3 kVA and kvar Measurements—K2 Softswitch............................................................ 58
5.2.4 Demand—N2 Softswitch ............................................................................................. 58
5.2.5 Power Quality Measurements—Q2 Softswitch ........................................................... 59 
						

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5.2.6 Basic Recording—R2 Softswitch ................................................................................ 59
5.2.7 Time-of-Use—T2 Softswitch ...................................................................................... 60
5.3 Converting from Demand to Demand/LP or TOU Mode ................................................. 60
5.4 Meter Disassembly............................................................................................................ 61
5.4.1 Removing the Meter Cover .......................................................................................... 62
5.4.2 Removing the Electronics Module............................................................................... 62
5.5 Meter Reassembly............................................................................................................. 63
6 Site Guides .................................................................................................................................64 
						

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Figures
Figure 1 The I-210+c™Meter..................................................................................................... 16
Figure 2 I-210+c™Meter Block Diagram .................................................................................. 23
Figure 3 I-210+c™Meter Nameplate.......................................................................................... 27
Figure 4 I-210+c™Meter Nameplate.......................................................................................... 28
Figure 5 Detailed Nameplate Description.................................................................................... 29
Figure 6 Alternate Display Mode Switch .................................................................................... 33
Figure 7 Reset and Test Switches ................................................................................................ 34
Figure 8 Liquid Crystal Display Information .............................................................................. 35
Figure 9 kWh Display .................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 10 Alternate Display......................................................................................................... 38
Figure 11 Test Mode Display ...................................................................................................... 39
Figure 12 Optical Port.................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 13 Liquid Crystal Display ................................................................................................ 41
Figure 14 Exploded View of I-210+c™Meter............................................................................ 63
Figure 15 I-210+c™ANSI Meter Diagrams ............................................................................... 73 
						

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Tables
Table 1 ANSI Standard Meter Forms .......................................................................................... 18
Table 2 User-Selected Display Information ................................................................................ 30
Table 3 Default Test Mode Values .............................................................................................. 42
Table 4 Test Mode Default Display ............................................................................................. 42
Table 5 Error Code Display ......................................................................................................... 49
Table 6 Batter Failure & Power Outage Error Code Display ...................................................... 51
Table 7 Er 000020—Hardware Failure........................................................................................ 51
Table 8 Er 000200—Non-volatile Data Error ............................................................................. 52
Table 9 Er 001000—Firmware Code Error ................................................................................. 52
Table 10 Er 100000—Meter Chip Error ...................................................................................... 52
Table 11 Caution Code Display ................................................................................................... 53
Table 12 Fault Symptoms Without Codes ................................................................................... 56
Table 13 I-210+c™Demand/TOU Softswitches ........................................................................ 57
Table 14 Load Profiling Capacity ................................................................................................ 59 
						

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Equations
Equation 1 Accumulated Watt hours Calculation........................................................................ 45