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Apex 200

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precision metering series

Apex 200 is a series of next-generation energy meters designed for power transfer points requiring precise measurements and revenue transactions. Flexible and modular communications ensure integration with AMR / AMI / SCADA systems and upgrade to future sub-station automation systems. 4 quadrant energy measurement allows monitoring of generation, transmission and distribution loads.

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Application

  • Energy transfer measurement and reconciliation

  • Power plants, feeder monitoring, grid substations, wind turbines, renewable / PV, industrial and commercial premises

  • On-line monitoring of energy exchange at various interface points

  • Energy accounting, automation and system integration

Benefits

  • Minimal integration cost through multiple communication interfaces
  • Suitable for diverse applications through wide-range voltage, current and auxiliary supply inputs
  • Support of industry standard DLMS and MODBUS
  • Meter reading and display viewing under power outage
  • Field replaceable hot pluggable communication modules

Features

  • 0.2S / 0.5S accuracy for active and reactive measurement

  • Wide-range dual auxiliary supply with options for AC / DC and self-power (VT-powered)

  • Power quality features including THD, sag, swell, voltage unbalance and interruption recording

  • Dynamic error compensation for CT / VT

  • Transformer / Line loss adjustment (Copper and Iron losses)

  • An intuitive graphical display including vector diagram, waveforms and bar chart for consumption

  • Remote configuration of communication ports

  • Simultaneous DLMS and MODBUS over Ethernet port

  • Support of meter reading / display over field-replaceable battery

  • RS232, RS485 and Ethernet ports in a single product & capability of simultaneous communication through all these ports

  • Dual loggers for energy and instantaneous parameters

  • Flexible time-of-day tariff, maximum demand support, DST (Daylight saving time) support with automatic billing dates

  • Meter cover and terminal cover open detection

  • RS232 port compatible with meter-powered modem

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Specification

Electrical
Connection type HV3/HV4/LV4
Measurement voltage range 100 V to 415 V (L-L) ±30% 3P 4W, 100 V to 240 V (L-L) ±30% 3P 3W
Measurement current range 1-10 A (configurable)
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Accuracy Class 0.2S / class 0.5S
Maximum withstand Voltage 1.5 times of nominal voltage continuously
2 times of nominal voltage for 0.5 second
Maximum withstand current 1.5 times of Imax continuously
10 times Imax for 1 second
20 times Imax for 0.5 second
Compliance
Standards IEC 62052-11, IEC 62053-22, IEC 62053-24, IEC 62056-52
Environmental
Ingress protection IP54
Operating temperature -25°C to + 60°C
Limit range of operation -25°C to + 70°C
Storage temperature -40°C to + 80°C
Temperature coefficient <0.3%/100C (UPF) for class 0.5
Temperature coefficient <0.1%/100C (UPF) for class 0.2
Mechanical
Dimension 292.7 x 201.5 x 105.2 mm (± 0.5 mm) (H x W x D)
Weight 2 kg (+/- 200 gm)
Features
Power supply Dual / Single auxiliary supply
Range: 60-240 V AC/DC (±20%), Burden: <10VA *
Optional range: 24-48 V DC (±20%),Burden: <10VA*
Display Graphical, with green backlight
extended temperature range -200C to +700C
Size: 69 x 39 mm (H x W), 128×80 pixels
Pixel size: 0.5 mm²
Max display character size 10 x 5 mm (H x W)
Battery Field-replaceable battery for RTC backup and meter reading/display
viewing during power outage
Communication
Optical 1107 port Protocol: DLMS, Baud rate: 1200 – 19200 bps, Half duplex
RS232 port Built-in supply of 4 V @ 550 mA, Protocol: DLMS,
Baud rate: 1200 –57600 bps, Half duplex
RS485 port Protocol: Configurable DLMS/MODBUS RTU,
Baud rate: 1200 – 57600 bps, Half duplex
Ethernet port 10/100 Mbps, Protocol: DLMS and MODBUS TCP simultaneous client
Full duplex
Connector type standard RJ45 for all the ports except optical
Inputs and Outputs 7 fixed pulse outputs
4 configurable as pulse inputs/outputs

  • Pulse outputs:
    Type: Volt-free, 100 mA
    Voltage: 48-240 V AC/DC, Option for 24-40 V DC,
    Pulse width: 20 – 1000 ms (for 50Hz); 16 – 1000 ms (for 60Hz)
  • Configurable as pulse input/output:
    Pulse output Type: Volt-free, 100mA
    Pulse input type: Optical isolator
    Voltage: 24-240 V AC/DC
  • Indicator
    Six LEDs: 2 for metrology, 2 for pulse outputs, 2 for alarms/events
Accessories (optional) Panel mounting kit / RS232 communication module /
RS485 communication module / Terminal modem / Software

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