GE Pqm 2 Manual

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When the Analog Output parameter is set to “Serial Control”, the analog output(s) 
reflect a value in proportion to the serial value written to a specif ic register within the 
PQMII memory map. The locations are as described in the table below.
5.3.3 Analog Input
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  ANALOG INPUT
Analog Output Modbus Register Register
Analog Output 1 Analog Output 1 Serial Value 1067
Analog Output 2 Analog Output 2 Serial Value 106F
Analog Output 3 Analog Output 3 Serial Value 1077
Analog Output 4 Analog Output 4 Serial Value 107F
 ANALOG INPUT [] ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT
SELECT RELAY: OFFRange: Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off.
MESSAGEANALOG IN MAIN NAME:
MAIN ANALOG INPUTRange: 20 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGEANALOG IN MAIN
UNITS: UnitsRange: 10 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGEMAIN 4 mA VALUE:
0Range: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEMAIN 20 mA VALUE:
0Range: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEANALOG IN MAIN:
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEANALOG IN MAIN LEVEL:
100 UnitsRange: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEANALOG IN MAIN
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 1
MESSAGEANALOG IN ALT NAME:
ALT ANALOG INPUTRange: 20 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGEANALOG IN ALT
UNITS: UnitsRange: 10 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGEALT 4 mA VALUE:
0Range: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEALT 20 mA VALUE:
0Range: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEANALOG IN ALT:
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEANALOG IN ALT LEVEL:
100Range: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEANALOG IN ALT
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 1 
						

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•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT SELECT RELAY: Select the output relay that is to be used to 
multiplex two analog input signals to the PQMII. If this setpoint is “Off ”, the 
MAIN analog 
input setpoints will be used unless a switch input assigned to 
SELECT ANALOG INPUT is 
activated. For more information on multiplexing two analog inputs using one of the 
PQMII output relays, refer to 2.2.8 Switch Inputs (Optional).
•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT NAME: This message allows the user to input a user def ined 20 
character alphanumeric name for the 
MAIN and ALT analog inputs. To enter the names, 
perform the following steps:
Allow access to setpoints by enabling setpoint access.
Select the Analog Input name message display under the 
S2 SYSTEM SETUP 
 ANALOG INPUT setpoints group.
Use the 
VA L U E keys to change the blinking character over the cursor. A 
space is selected like a character.
Press the 
ENTER key to store the character and advance the cursor to the 
next position. To skip over a character press the 
ENTER key.
Continue entering characters and spaces until the desired message is 
displayed. If a character is entered incorrectly, press the 
ENTER key 
repeatedly until the cursor returns to the incorrect position and re-enter 
the character.
•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT UNITS: This message allows the user to input a user def ined 10 
character alphanumeric name for the 
MAIN and ALT units. To enter the units, perform 
the same steps as shown for analog input name.
•MAIN/ALT 4 mA VALUE: This message appears for each analog input and allows the 
user to assign a numeric value which corresponds to the 4 mA end of the 4 to 20 mA 
signal range.
•MAIN/ALT 20 mA VALUE: This message appears for each analog input and allows the 
user to assign a numeric value which corresponds to the 20 mA end of the 4 to 20 mA 
signal range.
•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT RELAY: Analog input 
MAIN and ALT detection can either be 
disabled, used as an alarm or as a process control. Set this setpoint to OFF if the 
feature is not required. Selecting “Alarm” causes the alarm relay to activate and 
displays an alarm message whenever a 
MAIN or ALT analog input condition exists. 
Selecting an auxiliary relay causes the selected auxiliary relay to activate with no 
message displayed. This is intended for process control.
•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT LEVEL: When the measured 
MAIN or ALT analog input meets or 
exceeds the level set by this setpoint , a 
MAIN or ALT analog input condition will occur.
•ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT DELAY: If the 
MAIN or ALT analog input meets or exceeds the 
ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT LEVEL setpoint value and remains this way for the time delay 
programmed in this setpoint , an analog input condition will occur. If the 
ANALOG IN 
MAIN/ALT RELAY
 setpoint is set to “Alarm”, the alarm relay will activate and the ANALOG 
IN MAIN/ALT ALARM
 message will be displayed. If the setpoint ANALOG IN MAIN/ALT RELAY 
is set to “Aux1”, “Aux2”, or “Aux3”, the respective auxiliary relay will activate and no 
message will be displayed after the delay expires. 
						

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5.3.4 Switch Inputs
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  SWITCH INPUT A(D)
There are four (4) Switch Inputs, denoted as Switch Input A, B, C, and D.
•SWITCH A(D) NAME: This message allows the user to input a user def ined 20-
character alphanumeric name for each switch input . To enter a switch name, perform 
the following steps:
Allow access to setpoints by enabling setpoint access.
Select the switch input message display under the subgroup 
S2 SYSTEM 
SETUP 
 SWITCH INPUT A.
Use the 
VA L U E keys to change the blinking character over the cursor. A 
space is selected like a character.
Press the 
ENTER key to store the character and advance the cursor to the 
next position. To skip over a character press the 
ENTER key.
Continue entering characters and spaces until the desired message is 
displayed. If a character is entered incorrectly, press the 
ENTER key 
repeatedly to return the cursor to the position of the error, and re-enter 
the character.
•SWITCH A(D) FUNCTION: Select the required function for each switch input . See 
Switch Inputs (Optional) on page 2–12 for a description of each function. The “New 
Demand Period”, “Setpoint Access”, “Select Analog Out”, “Select Analog In”, “Pulse Input 
1, “Pulse Input 2, “Pulse Input 3, “Pulse Input 4, “Clear Energy” and “Clear Demand” 
functions can be assigned to only one switch input at a time. If an attempt is made to 
assign one of these functions to more than one input , the 
THIS SWITCH FUNCTION 
ALREADY ASSIGNED
 flash message will be displayed. If an attempt is made via the 
serial port , no flash message will appear but an error code will be returned.
The range of functions for the 
SWITCH A(D) FUNCTION setpoint is: Not Used, Alarm, Aux1, 
Aux2, Aux3, New Demand Period, Setpoint Access, Select Analog Out , Select Analog In, 
Pulse Input 1, Pulse Input 2, Pulse Input 3, Pulse Input 4, Clear Energy, Clear Demand.
•SWITCH A(D) ACTIVATION: This setpoint determines the operating sequence of the 
switch. Select “Open” if a switch activation is required for a switch input transition of 
closed to open. Select “Closed” if a switch activation is required for a switch input 
transition of open to closed.
•SWITCH A(D) TIME DELAY: If the switch input function is assigned to “Alarm”, “Aux1”, 
“Aux2”, or “Aux3”, this message will be displayed. Enter the required time delay in this 
message.
 SWITCH INPUT A [] SWITCH A NAME:
Switch Input ARange: 20 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGESWITCH A FUNCTION:
NOT USEDRange: see description below
MESSAGESWITCH A ACTIVATION:
OPENRange: Open, Closed
MESSAGESWITCH A TIME DELAY:
0.0 sRange: 0.0 to 600.0 s in steps of 1 
						

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5.3.5 Pulse Output
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  PULSE OUTPUT
•kWh / kvarh / kVAh PULSE OUTPUT RELAY: Five pulse output parameters can be 
assigned to the alarm or auxiliary relays. They are positive kWh, negative kWh, positive 
kvarh, negative kvarh, and kVAh. Enter the desired relay to which each parameter is 
assigned. Select “Off ” if a particular output parameter is not required.
•KWh / kvarh / kVAh PULSE OUTPUT INTERVAL: Enter the interval for the appropriate 
quantity at which the relay pulse will occur. The pulse width is set by the 
PULSE WIDTH 
setpoint described below. If the pulse interval is set to “100 kWh”, one pulse will 
indicate that 100kWh has been accumulated.
•PULSE WIDTH: This setpoint determines the duration of each pulse as shown in the 
figure below.
 PULSE OUTPUT [] POS kWh PULSE OUTPUT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEPOS kWh PULSE OUTPUT
INTERVAL: 100 kWhRange: 1 to 65000 kWh in steps of 1
MESSAGENEG kWh PULSE OUTPUT
RELAY: OffRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGENEG kWh PULSE OUTPUT
INTERVAL: 100 kWhRange: 1 to 65000 kWh in steps of 1
MESSAGEPOS kvarh PULSE OUTPUT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEPOS kvarh PULSE OUTPUT
INTERVAL: 100 
kvarh
Range: 1 to 65000 kvarh in steps of 1
MESSAGENEG kvarh PULSE OUTPUT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGENEG kvarh PULSE OUTPUT
INTERVAL: 100 kvarhRange: 1 to 65000 kvarh in steps of 1
MESSAGEkVAh PULSE OUTPUT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEkVAh PULSE OUTPUT
INTERVAL: 100 kVAhRange: 1 to 65000 kVAh in steps of 1
MESSAGEPULSE WIDTH:
100 msRange: 100 to 2000 ms in steps of 10 
						

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FIGURE 5–2: Pulse Output Timing
5.3.6 Pulse Input
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  PULSE INPUT
•PULSE INPUT UNITS: This message allows the user to input a user def ined 10 
character alphanumeric unit for the pulse inputs (i.e. kWh). The unit will be used by all 
pulse inputs including the totalized value. To enter the unit , perform the following 
steps:
Allow access to setpoints by enabling setpoint access.
Select the 
PULSE INPUT UNITS setpoint.
Use the 
VA L U E keys to change the blinking character over the cursor. A 
space is selected like a character.
Press the 
ENTER key to store the character and advance the cursor to the 
next position. To skip over a character press the 
ENTER key.
PULSE
WIDTH
OPEN CLOSEDOPEN OPEN
CLOSED CLOSED
Normally Open (NO) Contact
Normally Closed (NC) Contact
STATUS STATUSSTATUS
 PULSE INPUT [] PULSE INPUT
UNITS: UnitsRange: 10 alphanumeric characters
MESSAGEPULSE INPUT 1 VALUE:
1 UnitsRange: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEPULSE INPUT 2 VALUE:
1 UnitsRange: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEPULSE INPUT 3 VALUE:
1 UnitsRange: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEPULSE INPUT 4 VALUE:
1 UnitsRange: 0 to 65000 in steps of 1
MESSAGEPULSE INPUT TOTAL:
1+2+3+4Range: 1+2, 1+3, 1+4, 2+3, 2+4, 3+4, 
1+2+3, 1+3+4, 1+2+4, 2+3+4, 
1+2+3+4 
						

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Continue entering characters and spaces until the desired message is 
displayed. If a character is entered incorrectly, press the 
ENTER key 
repeatedly until the cursor returns to the incorrect position and re-enter 
the character.
•PULSE INPUT 1(4) VALUE: Enter a value in this setpoint that will be equivalent to 1 
pulse input on the switch input assigned to Pulse Input 1(4); i.e., 1 pulse = 100 kWh. The 
accumulated value is displayed in actual values under 
A1 METERING  PULSE INPUT 
COUNTERS 
 PULSE INPUT 1(4).
•PULSE INPUT TOTAL: This setpoint def ines which pulse inputs to add together. For 
example, if the selection is this setpoint is “1+2+3”, the 
PULSE INPUT 1, PULSE INPUT 2 
and 
PULSE INPUT 3 values shown in A1 METERING  PULSE INPUT COUNTERS  
PULSE INPUT 1(4)
 will be added together and displayed in A1 METERING  PULSE 
INPUT COUNTERS 
 PULSE IN 1+2+3.
5.3.7 Data Logger
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  DATA LOGGER
The data logger operation is only conf igurable using the EnerVista PQMII Setup Software. 
On occasions it may be necessary to stop the data loggers using the PQMII keypad and 
then a computer to extract the logged information. The 
STOP DATA LOG 1(2) setpoints allow 
the user to stop the respective data log. These setpoints also display the current status of 
the respective data logger. Refer to 7.6 Data Logger Implementation for a detailed 
implementation description.
5.3.8 Voltage Disturbance
PATH: SETPOINTS  S2 SYSTEM SETUP  VOLTAGE DIST. RECORDER
•SAG LEVEL: When the voltage on any phase drops below this level a Sag condition 
occurs. During this condition, the average voltage and duration of the disturbance are 
calculated. The condition ends when the level increases to at least 10% of nominal 
plus pickup of the 
SAG LEVEL setting. This hysteresis is implemented to avoid nuisance 
alarms due to voltage fluctuations. If the duration logged was less then or equal to 1 
minute an event with a sag type will be logged. If the duration was greater then 1 
minute an event with an undervoltage type will be logged when this feature is 
conf igured.
•SWELL LEVEL: When the voltage on any phase increases above this level a swell 
condition occurs. During a swell condition the average voltage and duration of the 
 DATA LOGGER [] STOP DATA LOG 1:
NO (STOPPED)Range: No, Yes
MESSAGESTOP DATA LOG 2:
NO (STOPPED)Range: No, Yes
 VOLTAGE DIST. []
RECORDERSAG
LEVEL ≤ 80% NominalRange: 20 to 90% of Nominal VT in 
steps of 1
MESSAGESWELL
LEVEL ≥ 130% NominalRange: 110 to 150% of Nominal VT in 
steps of 1 
						

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disturbance are calculated. To end a Swell condition the level must decrease to pickup 
minus 10% of nominal of the 
SWELL LEVEL setting. This hysteresis is implemented to 
avoid nuisance alarms due to voltage fluctuations. If the duration logged was less 
then or equal to 1 minute an event with a swell type will be logged. If the duration was 
greater then 1 minute an event with an overvoltage type will be logged when this 
feature is conf igured. 
						

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5.4 S3 Output Relays
5.4.1 Description
Output relay operation in the PQMII occurs in either ‘failsafe’ or ‘non-failsafe’ modes, as 
def ined below:
•Non-failsafe: The relay coil is not energized in its non-active state. Loss of control 
power will cause the relay to remain in the non-active state. That is, a non-failsafe 
alarm relay will not cause an alarm on loss of control power. Contact conf iguration in 
the Wiring Diagrams is shown with relays programmed non-failsafe and control 
power not applied.
•Failsafe: The relay coil is energized in its non-active state. Loss of control power will 
cause the relay to go into its active state. That is, a failsafe alarm relay will cause an 
alarm on loss of control power. Contact conf iguration is opposite to that shown in the 
Wiring Diagrams for relays programmed as failsafe when control power is applied.
5.4.2 Alarm Relay
PATH: SETPOINTS  S3 OUTPUT RELAYS  ALARM RELAY
•ALARM OPERATION: The terms ‘failsafe’ and ‘non-failsafe’ are def ined above as 
implemented in the PQMII. If an alarm is required when the PQMII is not operational 
due to a loss of control power, select failsafe operation. Otherwise, choose non-
failsafe.
•ALARM ACTIVATION: If an alarm indication is required only while an alarm is present , 
select unlatched. Once the alarm condition disappears, the alarm and associated 
message automatically clear. To ensure all alarms are acknowledged, select latched. 
Even if an alarm condition is no longer present , the alarm relay and message can only 
be cleared by pressing the key or by sending the reset command via the computer.
5.4.3 Auxiliary Relays
PATH: SETPOINTS  S3 OUTPUT RELAYS  AUXILIARY RELAY 1(3)
The PQMII contains three (3) auxiliary relays, denoted as Aux1 through Aux3. The terms 
‘failsafe’ and ‘non-failsafe’ are def ined in the previous section.
 ALARM RELAY [] ALARM OPERATION:
NON-FAILSAFERange: Non-failsafe, Failsafe
MESSAGEALARM ACTIVATION:
UNLATCHEDRange: Unlatched, Latched
 AUXILIARY []
RELAY 1AUX1 OPERATION:
NON-FAILSAFERange: Non-failsafe, Failsafe
MESSAGEAUX1 ACTIVATION:
UNLATCHEDRange: Unlatched, Latched 
						

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•AUXILIARY 1(3) OPERATION: If an output is required when the PQMII is not operational 
due to a loss of control power, select failsafe auxiliary operation, otherwise, choose 
non-failsafe.
•AUXILIARY 1(3) ACTIVATION: If an auxiliary relay output is only required while the 
selected conditions are present , select “Unlatched”. Once the selected condition 
disappears, the auxiliary relay returns to the non-active state. To ensure all conditions 
are acknowledged, select “Latched”. If the condition is no longer present , the auxiliary 
relay can be reset by pressing the key or by sending the reset command via the 
computer.
NoteThe PQMII uses a priority system to determine which function will control the relays if they 
happen to be assigned to more than one function.
The Pulse Output function has the highest activation priority, followed by the Analog Input 
Main/Alt Select functions. The alarm functions have the lowest priority. For example, if a 
relay is assigned to an alarm function and also assigned to one of the pulse output 
parameters, it only responds to the pulse output function. 
						

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5.5 S4 Alarms/Control
5.5.1 Current/Voltage Alarms
PATH: SETPOINTS  S4 ALARMS/CONTROL  CURRENT/VOLTAGE
 CURRENT/ []
VOLTAGEDETECT I/V ALARMS
USING PERCENTAGE: NORange: No, Yes
MESSAGEPHASE UNDERCURRENT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEPHASE UNDERCURRENT
LEVEL ≤ 100 ARange: 1 to 12000 A in steps of 1, or
1 to 100% of CT in steps of 1, 
set by the 
DETECT I/V ALARMS 
USING PERCENTAGE
 value.
MESSAGEPHASE UNDERCURRENT
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 0.5
MESSAGEDETECT UNDERCURRENT
WHEN 0A: NORange: No, Yes
MESSAGEPHASE OVERCURRENT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEPHASE OVERCURRENT
LEVEL ≥ 100 ARange: 1 to 12000 A in steps of 1, or
1 to 150% of CT in steps of 1, 
set by the 
DETECT I/V ALARMS 
USING PERCENTAGE
 value.
MESSAGEPHASE OVERCURRENT
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 0.5
MESSAGEPHASE OVERCURRENT
ACTIVATION: AVERAGERange: Average, Maximum
MESSAGENEUTRAL OVERCURRENT
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGENEUTRAL OVERCURRENT
LEVEL ≥ 100 ARange: 1 to 12000 A in steps of 1, or
1 to 150% of CT in steps of 1, 
set by the 
DETECT I/V ALARMS 
USING PERCENTAGE
 value.
MESSAGENEUTRAL OVERCURRENT
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 0.5
MESSAGEUNDERVOLTAGE
RELAY: OFFRange: Alarm, Aux1, Aux2, Aux3, Off
MESSAGEUNDERVOLTAGE
LEVEL ≤ 100 VRange: 20 to 65000 V in steps of 1, or
20 to 100% of VT in steps of 1, 
set by the 
DETECT I/V ALARMS 
USING PERCENTAGE
 value.
MESSAGEUNDERVOLTAGE
DELAY: 10.0 sRange: 0.5 to 600.0 s in steps of 0.5
MESSAGEPHASES REQ’D FOR U/V
OPERATION: ANY ONERange: Any One, Any Two, All Three. 
Not seen when 
VT WIRING is set 
to “Single Phase Direct”