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Features and Benefits Applications
■ Standard and portable options ■ Continuous metering of distribution
■ Power quality analysis feeders, transformers, capacitor banks,
generators and motors
■ Flexible control for demand load
shedding, power factor, etc. ■ Medium and low voltage systems
■ Programmable setpoints ■ enerVista.com compatible (see page 275)
■ Four assignable output relays Protection and Control
■ Four switch inputs ■ Basic alarm on overcurrent, undercurrent
■ Process variable measurement using or voltage unbalance
analog input
Monitoring and Metering
■ PC connectivity
■ Current, voltage, real and reactive power,
■ Allows for calculation of harmonic energy use, cost of power, power factor
distribution and frequency
■ Communicates with GE Multilin 269 ■ Harmonic analysis
(MOD 508)
User Interfaces
■ Select URPC functionality
■ RS232 and RS485 ports
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PQM/PPQM Power Quality Meter
Standard Features for specific applications. Simple Initially PQM meters can be used
alarm messages provide easy as stand-alone units. Open archi-
The PQM is a digital metering notification. tecture allows connection to
device that provides continuous other or ModBus ® -compatible
monitoring of a three-phase CONDITION APPLICATION
devices on the same communica-
system. It provides metering of overcurrent motors/transformers tion link. These can be integrated
current, voltage, real and reactive undercurrent pumps/compressors in a complete plant wide system
power, energy use, cost of power, neutral current leakage/unbalance for overall process monitoring
power factor and frequency. current unbalance motors and control.
When portable monitoring of a overvoltage equipment protection
three-phase system is required, a undervoltage motors/load transfer
Portable PQM is the ideal choice. phase sequence pumps/equipment Options
This version offers the same overfrequency generators There are a variety of options
features as the panel mount PQM underfrequency load shedding available to the user, allowing a
in a rugged carrying case. The power factor capacitor banks range of custom configurations:
PPQM additionally acts as a switch input process control
power management tool, a trouble- Transducer
shooting tool and a data Communications
Four Analog Outputs: four isolat-
collection device. Integrate process, instrumenta-
ed analog outputs can be used to
In either form, the PQM can tion and electrical requirements
replace eight analog transducers.
provide users with advanced in a plant automation system by
Output signals can be selected
features for monitoring and connecting PQM meters together
from any of the measured param-
metering which include: to a DCS or SCADA system. A
eters for direct interface to a PLC.
computer running PQMPC can
change system setpoints, moni- Analog Input: with the analog
Mounting Versatility input and an output relay for selec-
tor values, status and alarms.
The panel mount with display offers Continuous monitoring mini- tion, two transducers (such as
an easy local interface. Standard mizes process downtime by temperature or water level) can be
models have RS485 ModBus ® immediately identifying potential monitored and used for control.
communications for programming problems due to faults or Connect two 4 to 20 mA transducers for
and monitoring. Users can replace changes from growth. process variable measurement and control.
expensive additional devices
■ RS485 ModBus® 1,200 to PQM AUX
by adding the CONTROL, TRANS- 19,200 bps 4-20 mA RELAY
transducer
DUCER and POWER analysis
■ Mini RTU SCADA system
9 options to the PQM as required.
STATUS
ALARM
COMMUNICATE
TX1
RELAYS
ALARM
component ANALOG
INPUT
PROGRAM
SIMULATION
RX1
TX2
AUX1
AUX2
4-20 mA
SELF TEST RX2 AUX3
Metering 823803A4.cdr
■ Read status
Each voltage and current is ■ Issue control commands Second Rear Comm Port: an addi-
sampled 64 times per cycle for tional rear RS485 comm port is
■ Load all setpoints from a file
0.2% accuracy true RMS True provided for simultaneous moni-
RMS or displacement (fundamen- ■ Change individual setpoints
toring by process, instrument,
tal) quantities. The standard version PQM comes electrical or maintenance personnel.
■ Ia Ib Ic In complete with a front RS232 port
■ Va Vb Vc Vab Vbc Vca which can be used for data Redundancy in high security systems is
provided by the 2nd RS485 comm port.
collection, printing reports or
■ V I unbalance COM1 COM2
problem analysis without disturb- RS485 PLANT CONTROL RS485
■ True PF crest and K factor ing the main communication SYSTEM
■ Hz W var VA interface to rear RS485 port.
■ Wh varh VAh W cost
■ Demand: A W var VA Future Expansion
A keypad and illuminated 40 The PQM uses non-volatile flash Ia = 100 Ib = 102 Ia = 100 Ib = 102 Ia = 100 Ib = 102
Ic = 100 AMPS Ic = 100 AMPS Ic = 100 AMPS
ALARM
PROGRAM
COMMUNICATE
TX1
RX1
RELAYS
ALARM
AUX1
STATUS
ALARM
PROGRAM
COMMUNICATE
TX1
RX1
RELAYS
ALARM
AUX1
STATUS
ALARM
PROGRAM
COMMUNICATE
TX1
RX1
RELAYS
ALARM
AUX1
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Control Record trends of measured parameters over time. Event Recorder: alarms, setpoint
Three Output Relays and Four triggers, input and output events
Inputs: measured parameters can be stored in a 40 event record
from the standard PQM can be and time and date stamped by
combined with setpoints and I/Os the internal clock. This is useful
for control applications. With the for diagnosing problems and
control option, three output system activity. Minimum and
relays and four switch inputs are maximum values are also contin-
added along with programmable uously updated and time
setpoints to make a mini RTU. stamped.
Output relays can also be Harmonic Analysis: non linear Trace Memory: the PQM can be
controlled via the communication loads such as variable speed configured to record a maximum of
port or assigned to different drives, computers and electronic 36 cycles of data on all voltage and
setpoints for custom program- ballasts can cause harmonics current inputs based on overvolt-
ming to accommodate many which may lead to problems such age, undervoltage, overcurrent or
situations. Possibilities include: as nuisance breaker tripping, tele- switch input state change.
■ Undercurrent alarm for pumps phone interference, transformer,
■ Over and undervoltage for capacitor or motor overheating.
generators For fault diagnosis such as Software
■ Unbalance alarm for rotating
detecting undersized neutral
machines wiring, need for a harmonic rated PQMPC Program
■ Dual level power factor for
transformer, or effectiveness of PQMPC is a Windows ® -based
capacitor bank switching harmonic filters, details of the program that can be used to
■ Underfrequency/demand output
harmonic spectrum are useful enter setpoints, read metered
for load shedding resulting in and available with the power values, monitor status and evalu-
power cost savings analysis option. ate power quality. All data
■ kWh, kvarh and kVAh pulse Harmonic spectrum analysis can identify continuously gathered by the
output for PLC interface problems and ensures implemented changes PQM can be transferred to a third
work correctly. party software program for
Power factor setpoints and two output relays
can be used for two-level capacitor bank display, control or analysis via
switching. the communications interface.
DUAL CAPACITOR BANK POWER
FACTOR CONTROL Once all setpoints have been
BANK 1 OFF ON OFF
entered they can be downloaded
BANK 2 OFF ON OFF
into any PQM or stored in a file 9
-1.05
with a tag name for later reference.
Delay 1
LEAD
Delay 2
as current, voltage, or power.
BANK 2
Drop Out
Waveform Capture: voltage and
+0.95 Status of alarms and control
current waveforms can be
settings can also be displayed.
BANK 1
captured and displayed on a PC
+0.90
Delay 1
Pickup
using the PQMPC program Voltage and current waveshape can
BANK 2 supplied with the PQM or using give important information about
Pickup
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PQM/PPQM Power Quality Meter
Typical Wiring
PHASE B CT
B B
PHASE B CT
C
PHASE C CT
C B B
OPTIONAL
N NEUTRAL CT N
LINE LOAD
PHASE C CT C
C
VTan VTbn VTcn
OPTIONAL
NEUTRAL CT N
N
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
V1 V2 V3 VN 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM
POLARITY
4 WIRE WYE DIRECT/120° VOLTAGE 600V MAX
NO VT
LINE LOAD
A PHASE A CT A
B PHASE B CT B
PHASE C CT
C C
OPTIONAL
NEUTRAL CT
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
N N
VOLTAGE
8 L
INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS +
4 WIRE WYE/60° VOLTAGE ANY VOLTAGE 7 N_
2 VTs (2-1/2 ELEMENTS)
LINE
A
PHASE A CT
LOAD
A 6
SAFETY USE SHIELDED TWISTED
USE HEAVY GROUND
PAIR WIRE
PHASE B CT GAUGE WIRE FILTER
GE Multilin
B B 5 GROUND
+ 48 COM1
PQM
COM 1
PHASE C CT
C C
_ RS485 TO/FROM
OPTIONAL
47
RS485 SERIAL
N
NEUTRAL CT
N Power Quality Meter DEVICE
SWITCHGEAR
VTan VTcn GROUND BUS COM 46
+ 51 COM2
45 NO
COM 2
_ RS485 TO/FROM
44 COM ALARM 50 DEVICE
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
V1 V2 V3 VN 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM
43 NC COM 49
VOLTAGE PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C NEUTRAL
INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS
42 NO
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OUTPUT RELAYS
41 COM AUX1 + 23
3 WIRE DELTA/60° VOLTAGE ANY VOLTAGE
2 VTs
_ 4-20mA
LINE
2 PHASE CTs
LOAD 40 NC 22 TRANSDUCER
A A
B B
39 NO SHIELD 21
C
PHASE C CT
C 38 COM AUX2
37 NC 1+ 28
ANALOG OUT
VTab VTcb
4-20mA
36 NO 2+ 27
TO PLC
2 or 3 CTs
see below
35 COM AUX3 3+ 26 OR
SCADA
34 NC 4+ 25 SYSTEM
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 DRY COM 24
V1 V2 V3 VN 5A 1A COM 5A
PHASE A
1A COM 5A
PHASE B
1A COM 5A
PHASE C
1A COM
NEUTRAL
CONTACT
VOLTAGE
INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS SWITCH INPUTS
PROGRAMMABLE
LINE
NO VTs
LOAD
31 SW2 COM3
PHASE A CT
A L
30 RS232 (FRONT)
SW3
PHASE B CT RS232 INTERFACE
B N
29 SW4 PQM COMPUTER
C PHASE C CT
1 1 8
TXD 2 2 3 RXD
33 +24VDC
9 WIRE RS232
RXD 3 3 2 TXD
2 or 3 CTs 4 4 20
see above SGND 5 5 7 SGND
6 6 6
7 7 4
8 8 5
9 9 22
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
9 PIN
V1 V2 V3 VN 5A 1A COM 5A
PHASE A
1A COM 5A
PHASE B
1A COM 5A
PHASE C
1A COM
NEUTRAL
NOTES: CONNECTOR
25 PIN
VOLTAGE CONNECTOR
INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS
1) Relay contact state shown with PERSONAL
COMPUTER RS232
SINGLE PHASE DIRECT
NO VTs
600V MAX
control power not applied.
LINE LOAD
PHASE CT
L L CAUTION: PQMPC
USE HRC FUSES FOR VT PRIMARY TO ENSURE
N N ADEQUATE INTERRUPTING CAPACITY.
Transducer Option
1 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
V1 V2 V3 VN 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM 5A 1A COM
Control Option 823807AS.CDR
PHASE A PHASE B PHASE C NEUTRAL
VOLTAGE
INPUTS CURRENT INPUTS
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Harmonic analysis can provide To verify correct installation, the tion and system monitoring
early warning of problems, help- simulation mode substitutes schemes. Additionally, annuncia-
ing to prevent equipment damage programmed currents and volt- tor panel viewing, metering, and
or nuisance breaker tripping. ages for real ones. This powerful settings changes can also be
PQMPC enables waveform tool is also an excellent training performed using the program.
capture information to be trans- aid for plant personnel. With the URPC program the user
ferred to other programs for can access multiple PQMs or
inclusion in reports and printouts. URPC Program different devices for metering in
Routine event logs of demand or real time. The program may be
The Windows ® -based URPC
sampled voltage can also be used locally through the RS232
program allows the user to create
created and printed out. serial port or remotely through
single line diagrams for substa-
the other ports on the device.
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PQM/PPQM Power Quality Meter
PQM Dimensions
PANEL MOUNT WITH DISPLAY
FRONT USE MOUNTING A SIDE
7.36" 0.85" 3.92"
(187) (22) (100)
4.35"
STATUS COMMUNICATE RELAYS
ALARM TX1 ALARM (110)
PROGRAM RX1 AUX1
4.35"
STATUS
ALARM
COMMUNICATE
TX1
RELAYS
ALARM (110) 4.07"
PROGRAM RX1 AUX1 (103)
SIMULATION TX2 AUX2
PQM/PPQM
Guideform Ordering
Specifications PQM * * * (Order code for all options: PQM-T20-C-A)
9 For an electronic version of the PQM/ PQM Basic unit with display, all current/voltage/power measurements, 1 RS485
comm port, 1 RS232 comm port
PPQM guideform specifications, T20 Transducer option; 4 isolated analog outputs 0 – 20 mA and 4 – 20 mA, assignable to
please visit: www.GEindustrial.com/ all measured parameters, 4 – 20 mA analog input, 2nd RS485 comm port
Multilin/specs, fax your request T1 Transducer option; 4 isolated analog outputs 0 – 1 mA, assignable to all measured
parameters, 4 – 20 mA analog input, 2nd RS485 comm port
to 905-201-2098 or email to
C Control option; 3 additional programmable output relays (total of 4),
[email protected]. 4 programmable switch inputs
A Power analysis option; harmonic analysis, triggered trace memory waveform
capture, event record, data logger
PPQM *
150 1 A – 150 A clamp-on CT for wires 0.47" (12 mm) in diameter
500 2 A – 500 A clamp-on CT for wires 1.18" (30 mm) in diameter
1000 2 A – 1000 A clamp-on CT for wires 2.13" (54 mm) in diameter
Modifications: Accessories:
MOD 500: Portable test/carrying case PQMPC Windows® software supplied free
MOD 501: 20 – 60 VDC/20 – 48 VAC **RS232 to RS485 convertor
control power 2.25" collar for limited depth mounting
MOD 504: Removable terminal blocks RS485 terminating network
MOD 505: Detachable faceplate PQM mounting plate to replace MTM Plus
MOD 506: 4-step capacitor bank switching
MOD 507: -40 to +60° C temperature
operation Control Power:
MOD 508: 269 communication protocol 90 – 300 VDC/70 – 265 VAC standard
MOD 513: Class 1, division 2 operation 20 – 60 VDC/20 – 48 VAC (MOD 501)
MOD 516: PQM remote: base unit only
enerVista enabled See page 275. MOD 517: PQM remote: detachable **Required to connect a computer to the PQM RS485 ports
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