GE I210c Manual

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Daily Maximum Demand Rate A,B Time TOU Maximum Demand Time for Peaks 1 and 2 TOU
Maximum Demand Rate A,B for Peaks 1
and 2
TOU Test Mode Thermal Interval Type: “0” = 15 min.,
“1” = 1 min.
All
Maximum Demand Rate A,B Date for Peaks
1 and 2TOU Test Mode Accumulating Demand 1,2 UOM All
Maximum Demand Rate A,B Time for Peaks
1 and 2TOU Test Mode Power Factor All
Cumulative Demand for Peaks 1 and 2 TOUTime Remaining in Test Mode (Sub)interval in
min. & sec.
Cumulative Demand Rate A,B for Peaks 1
and 2TOU (Not valid for thermal demands) All
Real Time Pricing (RTP) 1,2 UOM:CONSTANTS
RTP Maximum Demand Dmd/ DmdLP Demand Interval Length in minutes (block only) All
RTP Cumulative Demand Dmd/ DmdLP Demand No. of Subintervals (rolling only) All
RTP Summation Dmd/ DmdLPDemand Subinterval Length in minutes (rolling
only)All
Last ResetDemand Delay Length in minutesAll
Last Reset RTP Maximum Demand Dmd/ DmdLP Minimum Outage for Demand Delay in seconds TOU
Last Reset RTP Cumulative Demand Dmd/DmdLPDisplay Demand Units (“0” = kW, kVA, etc.; ”1”
= W, VA, etc.)All
Last Reset RTP Summation Dmd/ DmdLP Display Scalar: (for GE internal use) All
SECURITY LOGDisplay Primary Volts/Amps Flag: “0” = Sec, “1”
= Pri.All
Number of Bad Passwords All Display Multiplier (Scaled): (for GE internal use) TOU
Number of Demand Resets All Meter ID 1 All
Number of EEPROM Writes All Meter ID 2 All
Number of OPTOCOM Communications All Program ID All
Number of Power Outages All Transformer Ratio – Current: X:5 All
Number of Times Programmed All Transformer Ratio – Voltage: X:1 All
Number of Times for Real-Time Pricing
EntriesAll EOI Duration in seconds All
Cumulative Power Outage Duration insecondsTOU/DmdLP Load Profile # Channels All
Date of Last Calibration All Load Profile Interval Length in minutes All
Time of Last Calibration AllReal-Time Pricing State: “0” = Disabled, “1” =
EnabledAll
Date of Last Demand Reset TOUSeal Flag State: “0”= Unsealed, “1”= Sealed
Official Government Metrology ControlAll
Time of Last Demand Reset TOU Blank Data Display TOU/ DmdLP
Date of Last OPTOCOM Comm. TOU All Segments TOU/ DmdLP
Time of Last OPTOCOM Comm. TOU Firmware Version No. = 1, 2,… All
Date of Last Power Outage TOU/ DmdLP Hardware Version No. = 1, 2,… All
Time of Last Power Outage TOU/DmdLP Transformer Factor All
Date of Last Programming All Network Status Info All
Time of Last Programming AllVARIABLESAll
Date of Last Real-Time Pricing Entry TOU Current Season All
Time of Last Real-Time Pricing Entry TOU Current Date All
Date of Last Time Change TOU Current Day Of Week (1-7 means Sun-Sat) All 
						

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Time of Last Time Change TOU Current Time
TEST MODETime Remaining in Demand (Sub)interval in
minutes (Not valid for thermal demands)TOU
Test Mode Demand Interval length in
minutes (block)AllReal-Time Pricing time remaining until
activation in min.TOU/ DmdLP
Test Mode Demand No of Subintervals.
(rolling only)All
Test Mode Demand Subint. length in
minutes (rolling)All
Test Mode Maximum Demand 1,2 UOM All
Test Mode Time Out Length in minutes All
3.2.1 Display Modes
There are three display modes:
Normal
Alternate
Test
The user can switch between display modes using the display switch and the test switch.
3.2.1.1 Display Switch Actions
The display switch is actuated using a magnet as shown inFigure 6. Holding a magnet next to
the Display Switch for varying lengths of time causes the meter to change display modes:
Less than 3 seconds:Restarts the Normal Display scroll or produces one Normal Display scroll
if an Error, Caution, or Diagnostic is frozen on the display
More than 3 seconds:Enters the Alternate Display mode for one scroll then returns to the
Normal Display mode
Note:The magnetic end of the SMARTCOUPLER™will activate the display switch. 
						

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Figure 6 Alternate Display Mode Switch
3.2.1.2 Normal Display Mode
In Normal Display mode, the meter display scrolls continually through the Normal Display items
until one of the following occurs:
Demand reset is invoked.
Display Switch is actuated.
Communication is initiated.
Test mode is invoked.
A frozen error or caution message is triggered.
Note:The test mode push button is not accessible with the cover in place.
Normal Display items are selected during program development using MeterMate™software.
The meter returns to the Normal Display mode when other display modes have completed or
timed out.
Note:While the meter is communicating, the data annunciators are off and the LCD displays
BUSY. 
						

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3.2.1.3 Alternate Display Mode
The Alternate Display is used to display information for the meter technician that is not
contained in the Normal Display.
Display items:Selected during MeterMate™program development
Initiate:Actuate the display switch for more than 3 seconds.
Scroll:The meter automatically scrolls through the Alternate Display items.
Exit:The meter automatically returns to the Normal Display mode after the last Alternate
Display item.
3.2.1.4 Test Mode
Test mode is used to display data for testing the meter. Normal accumulation of billing data is
suspended in test mode.
Display Items:Selected during MeterMate™program development
Initiate:Hold the test (T) switch for one second (requires removing the cover) or use
MeterMate™software commands. SeeFigure 7for the location of the test switch.
Scroll:Momentarily actuate the display switch to advance to the next item in the Test
Display scroll.
ResetAccumulators:Hold the reset (R) switch to zero all accumulators and light all
display segments. Test mode processing resumes when the reset switch is released.
Pressing the reset switch does not affect billing data.
Exit:Hold the test switch for one second or wait for the programmable test mode timeout
period.
Figure 7 Reset and Test Switches 
						

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3.2.1.5 Frozen Display Mode
The Frozen Display mode stops the Normal Display to draw attention to an error, caution, or
diagnostic in the meter.
DisplayItems: Select errors, cautions, and diagnostics to freeze the display during
MeterMate™program development.
Initiate: Automatic when the meter detects a frozen error, caution, or diagnostic
Scroll: Use a magnet to activate the display switch. The meter will perform one Normal
Display scroll and then return to the Frozen Display
Exit: Clear the condition that caused the error, caution, or diagnostic to return to the
Normal Display mode.
3.2.2 Liquid Crystal Display Information
Figure 8 Liquid Crystal Display Information
1. The TEST annunciator indicates the meter is in Test mode.
2. The ALT annunciator indicates the meter is in Alternate Display mode.
3. The three small digits are used to display the current display label or code. CA or Er
appearing in this location indicates a Caution or Error message in the display.
4. These letters are used to display the units of measure for the quantity currently being
displayed. For example, energy displays will have a kWhannunciator and Apparent Power
will have a kVAannunciator.
5. The letters A through D indicate the time-of-use (TOU) rate that is in effect. Only one letter
at a time is displayed when the meter is operating in TOU Mode. If no letters are lit, the
meter is in a non-TOU rate.
6. This display indicates an end-of-interval (EOI) condition.
7. When displayed, the A annunciator indicates the A voltage is present at the meter. If this
annunciator is blinking, phase-A voltage is low.
The B annunciator will only be displayed during an all segments display. 
						

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When displayed, the C annunciator indicates the C voltage is present at the meter. If this
annunciator is blinking, C voltage is low (Network meters only).
8. The left-right arrows indicate watt hour direction of energy flow. The right arrow will be lit if
the energy is delivered; the left arrow will be lit if the energy is received.
The up-down arrows indicate var hour direction of quadergy flow. The up arrow will be lit if
the quadergy is lagging; the down arrow will be lit if the quadergy is leading.
The meter’s magnitude indicator consists of three segments used to simulate the rotation of the
disk on an electromechanical meter. Each state change represents Kt. One completerevolution
represents ten state changes, which represent Kh watt hours or var hours. The meter illuminates
the segments as follows:
If the Wh direction is delivered (or the varh direction is lagging), the states change in increasing
order with respect to the above illustration. If the Wh direction is received (or the varh direction
is leading), the states change in decreasing order.
Note:If the calculated phasor VAh is below the configured creep threshold, the meter will turn
off the Wh and varh direction arrows.
9. These characters display the programmed metering quantities. There are three possible
decimal point positions located between the four rightmost digits.
3.2.3 Display Examples
The following three figures show examples of possible I-210+c™meter displays. 
						

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3.2.3.1 kWh Display
Figure 9 kWh Display
Figure 9shows the following conditions:
The Display Label is 01.
Five-digit display of energy (kWh)
Phase A voltage is present.
End-of-demand-interval indication—This indicator is lit at the end of each demand
subinterval.
Displayed quantity is measured in kilowatt hours.
Energy is being delivered to the load.
The one block indicates State 0 of the magnitude indicator.
Quadergy (kvarh) is lagging.
TOU rate B is in effect. 
						

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3.2.3.2 Alternate Display Mode
Figure 10 Alternate Display
Figure 10shows the following conditions:
Meter is in Alternate Display mode.
Display label 108 is displayed.
Phase A and C voltages are present.
Six-digit display of quadergy (kvarh)
Displayed quantity is measured in kvarh.
The two blocks indicate State 1 of the magnitude indicator.
Quadergy (kvarh) is leading.
Energy is being received from the load.
TOU rate A is in effect. 
						

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3.2.3.3 Test Mode Display
Figure 11 Test Mode Display
Figure 11shows the following conditions:
Meter is in TEST mode.
Display label is 905.
Meter display is a six-digit demand display (kW) with three digits to the right of the
decimal point.
Phase A voltage is present.
Energy is being delivered to the load.
The three blocks indicate State 2 of the magnitude indicator.
Time-of-use metering rate D is in effect.
Quadergy (kvarh) is lagging. 
						

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4 Maintenance Instructions
Warning:The information contained within this document is intended to be an aid
to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to replace the extensive training necessary to
install or remove meters from service.Any work on or near energized meters, meter sockets,
or other metering equipment presents the danger of electrical shock.All work on these
products must be performed by qualified industrial electricians and metering specialists only. All
work must be done in accordance with local utility safety practices and the procedures outlined
in the current edition of the Handbook for Electricity Metering. The handbook is available from
the Edison Electric Institute, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W., Washington D.C. 20004-2696.
4.1 Recommended Procedures
The procedures described on the following pages are those recommended by the General Electric
Company. Any procedures not described herein or referenced herein are not recommended.
4.1.1 Meter Testing Tools
The meter is equipped with a light-emitting diode (LED) for calibration and a liquid crystal
display with disk analog and test displays. The calibration LED is part of the ANSI Type 2
Optical port as shown inFigure 12.
Figure 12 Optical Port
4.1.1.1 Calibration LED
The optical port LED emits calibration pulses (infrared light) until the meter detects the presence
of optical port PSEM communications. This LED is the source of watt hour and var hour
calibration pulses. Each calibration pulse is equal to the value assigned to Kt (watt hours or var
hours). The duration of each output pulse is approximately 25 milliseconds.