DPT300 transducer range

Technical reference manual

BGX701-015-R01
 Copyright © 2016, SIHPL

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Table of Contents
1 Preface ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose and audience .............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Related documentation ............................................................................................................................5
2 Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Important safety information ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Safety during installing/ uninstalling and servicing ....................................................................................7
3.2 Disposal ...................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................8
4 Introduction to three-phase transducers................................................................................... 9
4.1 Physical features.................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Communication ports (RS485 and USB) ................................................................................................ 10
5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................... 11
5.1 DPT300 output signals ........................................................................................................................... 15
6 Configuring DPT300 transducers............................................................................................. 16
6.1 Procedure to configure DPT300 in Online mode ..................................................................................... 16
6.2 Procedure to configure DPT300 in Offline mode ..................................................................................... 17
6.3 Changing the customer serial number in the transducer ......................................................................... 17
6.4 Printing/exporting label for DPT300 transducer ....................................................................................... 17
7 Installing DPT300 transducers ................................................................................................. 19
7.1 DPT300 transducer dimensional details ................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Mounting the DPT300 transducer on a DIN rail ....................................................................................... 19
7.3 Demounting the DPT300 transducer ...................................................................................................... 20
8 DPT300 network connections .................................................................................................. 21
9 Modbus mapping ...................................................................................................................... 27
9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 27
9.2 References ............................................................................................................................................ 27
9.3 Modbus settings ..................................................................................................................................... 27
9.3.1 Connections............................................................................................................................. 27
9.3.2 Slave address .......................................................................................................................... 27
9.3.3 Register addresses .................................................................................................................. 27
9.3.4 Serial port settings ................................................................................................................... 27
9.3.5 Modbus function codes ............................................................................................................ 28
9.3.6 Registers ................................................................................................................................. 28
9.3.7 Fixed information registers ....................................................................................................... 28
9.3.8 Standard registers (For instantaneous parameters) .................................................................. 29
9.4 Supported reading parameters for different DPT300 configurations ........................................................ 30
9.5 Reading holding registers ....................................................................................................................... 31
10 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 34

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11 Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ........................................................................................ 36
12 Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 38

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1 Preface

1.1 Purpose and audience

This manual provides the information necessary to configure, install, and use the DPT300 range of transducers.
The information in the manual is intended for use by technically qualified commissioning and operating
personnel in power systems and process industries. Troubleshooting suggestions and answers to FAQs are
included to assist in the installation and operation of DPT300 transducers.

1.2 Abbreviations

Following is a list of abbreviations used in this manual:

Abbreviation Description
PT Programmable transducers
FAQs Frequently asked questions
RMS Root mean square
HDD Hard disk drive
CT Current transformer
AC Alternating current
DC Direct current
USB Universal serial bus
MFT Multi-function transducer
PDU Protocol data unit

1.3 Related documentation

The ConfigView software tool is used to set up all the configurable features in DPT300 transducers. You can
download the ConfigView software and associated documentation free of cost, from our website:
http://www.ceweinstrument.se/

Note:

We recommend use of the latest version of ConfigView software for programming DPT300 transducers.

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2 Disclaimer
CEWE assumes no responsibility for damages caused to the DPT300 transducer unit under following
circumstances:

1. Improper maintenance/installation

2. Normal (or abnormal) wear and tear of insulation

3. Accidental contact with hazardous elements

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3 Important safety information
Local best practice and regulatory stipulations must always be observed. In addition, safety precautions
recommended for installation of electrical equipment should be strictly adhered to. Transducers should be
installed by trained personnel only.

The following symbols have been used in this document or appear on the product.

Risk of electric Caution Alternating current Direct current Double

shock (AC) (DC) Insulation

3.1 Safety during installing/ uninstalling and servicing

1 Use insulated crimp terminations to make voltage and current connections. Ensure that the terminal
block insulation requirements are always met.
2 Read the information provided on the rating plate carefully before making the connections or
installing/uninstalling the transducers. The rating plate is available on the right-hand side of the
device.
3 Use a switch or circuit breaker to disconnect the auxiliary supply to the transducers. Mark it suitably
and keep it handy for quick access to ensure appropriate safety.
4 If the equipment is not used in the manner specified in the manual, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.

1 Do not touch any exposed terminals during installing/uninstalling or maintenance as hazardous

voltages are present, which constitute a major risk of electrical shock and can cause severe and
permanent injury.
2 Before switching on the transducer device, verify that all connections to the network have been
correctly made.
3 Do not open the secondary circuit of a live CT as the high voltage produced could be lethal or cause
severe injury.
4 Disconnect the power supply before installing the transducer within a panel. The same instructions
should be followed for uninstalling the device.

3.2 Disposal
DPT300 transducers should be disposed of in a safe and responsible manner. The regulations applicable within
the country of operation for disposal of the product should be followed.

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3.3 Maintenance
DPT300 transducers normally require no maintenance. To ensure a robust user experience, please adhere to
the environmental and technical specifications provided by the manufacturer. For any further queries, you may
contact the nearest sales representative.

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4 Introduction to three-phase transducers
The DPT300 transducer is suitable for measuring, monitoring and analysing three-phase industrial and supply
applications. It is available with up to four analogue outputs and can accurately measure electrical quantities
such as current, voltage, active power, reactive power and power factor by converting them into proportional DC
current or voltage analogue signals (For e.g. 0-10 V, 0-2mA, 4-20 mA etc.). The output signal that is generated
is proportional to the true RMS value of the input signal.

Salient features

 Available in single-function and multi-function variants

 Available with high or low auxiliary power supply options

 Has two or four, galvanically isolated, load independent analogue outputs

 Has a loop impedance support of ≤750 Ω for current and ≥2 kΩ for voltage outputs (independent of
analogue outputs used)

 Provides a full-scale accuracy class of 0.2, 0.5 or 1.0

 Offers a response time of < 220 ms

 Offers fast sampling rates and accurate RMS measurements over a long range

 Measures V, I, PF, active and reactive power

 Can be configured onsite for required input measurement range, output type (either mA or V) and curves

 Multiple functions can be configured as input for multi-function transducers. Different input functions can be
assigned for measurement to each of the four output channels or a single input function can be assigned to
all channels.

 Easily configurable through micro USB port without the need for power supply

 LEDs for signalling Power ON and diagnostics

 DIN rail mountable

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4.1 Physical features
The figure below provides an illustrated reference to the main parts of the DPT300 transducer device.

Figure 1: DPT300 transducer physical features

Note:
A terminal will be marked as ‘NC’ when it is not available for use. NC refers to a non-connected terminal.
4.2 Communication ports (RS485 and USB)
The DPT300 is equipped with a micro USB port. In addition the MFT variant has an RS485 port.
 The USB point-to point connection port is used for configuring the DPT300 transducer in the field. For
details on configuration refer section 6.
 The RS485 communication port is used for reading instantaneous parameters using the MODBUS RTU
protocol. For details refer section 0.

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5 Technical specifications

Environmental and safety specifications

Protection class II (double insulation) EN 61010-1

Pollution degree Type 2

Ingress protection Protection housing IP 40, terminals IP 20

Temperature Operating range -5 °C to + 55 °C

Limit range for storage -25 °C to +70 °C
° °
Limit range for transportation -25 C to +70 C
°
Temperature coefficient ± 0.1% / 10 C
Usage group (IEC 60688) Group I
° °
Reference conditions Reference temperature range +15 C to + 30 C
Pre-conditioning 30 minutes

Environment Indoor only

Humidity 95% non-condensing

Altitude level Up to 2000 m

Over voltage / Installation category CAT III for ≤ 300 VAC and CAT II for ≤ 600 VAC

Measurement category CAT III for ≤ 300 VAC and CAT II for ≤ 600 VAC

Insulation AC voltage test (IEC 3.7kV

61010:2010)
Impulse voltage test (IEC 6.4kV
61010:2010)

Electrical specifications

Transducer variant Parameter Specification

AC voltage Input voltage (Un) 57.7 to 288 V (P-N) for 3P4W

100 to 500 V (P-P) for 3P3W

Measuring range 0 to 130% Un (up to 500 V)
Scale factor 0.8 to 1.5 of Un (up to 500 V)
Measurement frequency 50/60 Hz (±5%)
Maximum overload voltage 1.3 x Un continuously
2 x Un for 1 second, with up to 10 repetitions at
10 second intervals
Output curve mA 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA and 0-10 mA
type (Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)
0-5 mA and 0-2 mA
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0
and 0.5)

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 0-1 mA
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0)

V type 0-5 V and 0-10 V

(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

AC current Input (In) current 1/5 A

Measuring current range 0 to 150% In

Scale factor 0.6 to 1.5 of In

Measurement frequency 50/60 Hz (±5%)

Output curve mA -20 to +20 mA, 4-20 mA and -10 to

+10 mA
type
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)
-5 to +5 mA and -2 to +2 mA,
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0
and 0.5)
-1 to +1 mA (Applicable for accuracy
class 1.0)

V type -5 to +5 V and -10 to +10 V

(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

Maximum overload current 2 x In continuously

20 x In for 1 second, with up to 10 repetitions

at 100 second intervals

Active power/reactive power Input voltage (Un)

57.7 to 288 V (P-N) for 3P4W
100 to 500 V (P-P) for 3P3W
Input voltage range 0 to 130 % Un (up to 500 V)
Input current (In) 1/5 A
Input current range 0 to 150% In
Measurement frequency 50/60 Hz (±5%)
Output curve mA -20 to +20 mA, 4-20mA and -10 to
+10 mA
type
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

-5 to +5 mA and -2 to +2 mA,
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0
and 0.5)

-1 to +1 mA

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 (Applicable for accuracy class 1.0)

V type -5 to +5 V and -10 to +10 V

(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

Scale factor 0.5 to 1.5 (active power at unity power factor)

0.3 to 1 (reactive power at reactive power
factor >0.8 or unity)

Active power factor Input voltage (Un)

57.7 to 288 V (P-N) for 3P4W
100 to 500 V (P-P) for 3P3W
Input voltage range 0 to 130 % Un (up to 500 V)
Input current (In) 1/5 A
Input current range 0 to 150% In
Measurement frequency 50/60 Hz (± 5 %)
Measurement range -1 lead-0-1 lag
Output curve mA -20 to +20 mA, 4-20mA and -10 to
type +10 mA
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

-5 to +5 mA and -2 to +2 mA,
(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0
and 0.5)

-1 to +1 mA

(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0)

V type -5 to +5 V and -10 to +10 V

(Applicable for accuracy class 1.0,
0.5 and 0.2)

MFT Ranges applicable for configured input function (AC voltage, AC current,
Reactive power, Active power and Active power factor) as per measurement
inputs shown above.

Auxiliary supply

High-auxiliary Voltage range 80 V to 276 V AC/DC

Frequency 50/60 Hz
Maximum burden ≤11 VA, 6 W with two outputs at 750 Ω
each at 20 mA
≤12 VA, 7 W with four outputs at 750 Ω
each at 20 mA

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Low-auxiliary Voltage range 24 V to 80 V DC
≤6 W with two outputs at 750 Ω each at
Maximum burden
20 mA
≤8 W with four outputs at 750 Ω each at
20 mA

Standards compliance

Standards complied IEC 60688 (Edition 3.0) : 2012, IEC 61010-1 (Edition
3.0) : 2010, IEC 61010-2-030 (Edition 1.0) : 2010, BS
EN 50022 : 1977, IEC61326-1(Edition-2) : 2012

Analogue outputs

Type Current or Voltage (configurable)

Maximum load impedance ≤750 Ω for 20 mA, ≥2 kΩ for 10 V (for each output)

Response time At 5 cycles measurement

≥100 ms to ≤ 220 ms

Ripple < 0.4% peak to peak, at 20 mA

Mechanical specifications

Product dimensions (W x H x D) 100 mm x 75 mm x 105 mm

Weight 0.7 kg (approx.)

Material Fire-retardant polycarbonate (PC-FR), UL94 V-0

Mounting DIN (EN 50022)

Connector type Screw terminals

Conductor size for terminals ≤4 mm2

Connection cables (recommended size) 2.5 mm2

Impact rating (IK code) IK06

Impact energy level 1 joule

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5.1 DPT300 output signals

1. Curve A (linear) 2. Curve B (linear with live 3. Curve F (compressed upper

zero) region)

Example 0-10 mA Example 4-20 mA corresponding Example 0-16-20 mA corresponding

corresponding to 0-100 A to 0-100 A to 0-200-800 A

4. Curve F (compressed 5. Curve C (Bipolar) 6. Curve D (Bipolar with live zero)

lower region with live
zero)

Example 4-6-20 mA Example (-10)-0-10 mA Example 0-5-10 mA

corresponding to 0-8-12 kV corresponding to (-100) -0-100
corresponding to (-100) -0-100 kW
kW

Figure 2: DPT300 transducer output curves

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6 Configuring DPT300 transducers
Configuration means setting up the programmable features in a device, in order to make it suitable for a
particular application. To configure DPT300 transducers, you must have the latest version of ConfigView
software installed on your PC or laptop device. This software may be downloaded free of charge from our
website: http://www.ceweinstrument.se/

DPT300 transducers can be configured either in online or offline mode.

6.1 Procedure to configure DPT300 in Online mode

To configure the transducer device in online mode, a physical connection must be established between the
transducer and the PC /laptop with ConfigView. The process for configuration is described below:
1. Connect the PC /laptop to the micro USB port on the DPT300 transducer using a suitable cable.

Figure 3: Establishing connection between DPT300 and ConfigView

2. Launch the ConfigView software.

3. Establish the connection between ConfigView and the transducer. For details on how to make the
connections, refer the ConfigView help file.
4. Once connected, the existing configuration of the connected transducer device is displayed in ConfigView.
5. Make the required changes and click the Apply button.
6. If required, the customer serial number of the transducer can be changed from ConfigView. A label can also
be printed for the new configuration applied. For both the procedures, refer the sections 6.3 and 6.4
respectively.
7. Perform a power cycle reset (Power OFF-ON) of the transducer device for the new configuration to take
effect.

Figure 4: Configuring DPT300 in online mode

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Note: Please refer the ConfigView user manual for detailed settings that can be configured in the DPT300
transducers.

6.2 Procedure to configure DPT300 in Offline mode

In this mode, a configuration file is generated in ConfigView and saved in the computer or laptop. This
configuration can be transferred to the transducer device by establishing a physical connection at any later time.
Please ensure that the configuration file includes the correct product code details of the transducer to be
configured. In case of incorrect product code, the device will reject the configuration file.

To perform the configuration in offline mode, do the following:

1. Launch the ConfigView software.

2. Create a new configuration file or open an existing configuration file.
3. Make the required modifications.
4. Save the file.

Figure 5: Configuring DPT300 in offline mode

5. The rest of the procedure is the same as that described for online mode under section 6.1. The only
difference is that you need to select the saved configuration file and apply it to the transducer device.
Note:
Multiple transducers can be configured using a single configuration file generated in offline mode.
6.3 Changing the customer serial number in the transducer
If required, the serial number of the transducer device can be changed when the transducer is connected to
ConfigView via a USB cable.

To change the customer serial number on the transducer using ConfigView, do the following:

 In the Settings menu, click Change Customer Serial No.

 Set the customer serial number to any combination of eight alphanumeric characters.
 Type the required customer serial number in the Change Customer Sr. No. box, and then click Save.

6.4 Printing/exporting label for DPT300 transducer

A label stating the configuration details can be printed out and pasted on the DPT300 transducers. This can be
done directly from ConfigView, if a transducer is connected via USB cable.

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To print/export the label from ConfigView, do the following:

 Click the icon in the toolbar.

 The printer settings can be adjusted, or the file can be exported in Word, Excel or PDF formats.

 To export the file, click the icon in the Print screen toolbar.
 A previously exported label can be printed using Word, Excel or Acrobat Reader.
 Cut the printed label around the dotted line and then stick it on the DPT300 transducer.

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7 Installing DPT300 transducers

7.1 DPT300 transducer dimensional details

The overall dimensions of DPT300 transducers are shown below.

Figure 6: DPT300 transducer dimensions

7.2 Mounting the DPT300 transducer on a DIN rail

To mount the DPT300 transducer on a DIN rail, hook one edge of the rail with the bottom edge of the cut out
located at the rear of the device.

Figure 7: Aligning DPT300 transducer on DIN rail

Press the device against the upper edge of the DIN rail until the locking mechanism engages firmly in place with
the release clip at the rear.

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Check that the device is securely fixed.

Figure 8: DPT300 transducer mounted on DIN rail

7.3 Demounting the DPT300 transducer

To remove or reposition the transducer device, lever up the release clip with a screwdriver, and then lower the
device off and away from the rail.

Figure 9: Demounting the DPT300 transducer

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8 DPT300 network connections
Physical connections to the DPT300 with the network are made on the front of the transducer. The connections
are: measuring voltages, measuring currents, analogue outputs, auxiliary power and connections to RS-485
communication module.

The connections must be performed in accordance with the measurement method and wiring settings
configured in the transducer. Choose the corresponding connection diagram from the figures below and ensure
that the correct polarity is followed.

Note:

The recommended size of the connection wires is 2.5 mm2 and the terminal depth is 8 mm. Ensure that the
connections are made in accordance with the applicable regulations and best practices.

Four-wire system, three element asymmetric load (Y)

Direct connected Direct connected voltages and external

current transformers

External voltage and current transformers

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 Four-wire system, three element balanced load (U1-I1)

Direct connected Direct connected voltage and external

current transformer

External voltage and current transformers

Three-wire system, two element asymmetric load (D)

Direct connected Direct connected voltages and external

current transformers

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 Two external voltage and current Three external voltage transformers and
transformers two current transformers

Three-wire system, two element balanced load (U12-U23-L1)

Direct connected Direct connected voltages and external

current transformer

External voltages and current transformers

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 Three-wire system, two element balanced system (U12-L1)

Direct connected Direct connected voltage and external

current transformer

External voltage and current transformers

Three-wire system, two element balanced system (U23-L1)

Direct connected Direct connected voltage and external

current transformer

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 External voltage and current transformers

Three-wire system, two element balanced system (U31-L1)

Direct connected Direct connected voltage and external

current transformer

External voltage and current transformers

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 Single phase system

Direct connected Direct connected voltage and external

current transformer

External voltage and current transformers

Note:
Please connect a 750 ohm resistor across any unused analogue outputs.

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9 Modbus mapping

9.1 Introduction
The DPT300 multi-function transducer variant is included with an RS-485 port to enable reading of
instantaneous parameters such as line voltages, current and power over Modbus protocol. The data stored in
various holding registers can be read from the transducer device at any given time by sending a request through
a supported controller device. For the purpose of data transmission, a multi-drop RS485 or point to point
network of the DPT300 devices is established over a Modbus line, which makes it easy to acquire data from
multiple or single devices. Mapping of various parameters must be done to enable data transmission over
Modbus.

9.2 References
 Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b
 MODBUS over Serial Line Specification and Implementation Guide V1.02 by Modbus-IDA.ORG

9.3 Modbus settings

9.3.1 Connections
Up to 32 DPT300 transducers and one controller device can be connected within an RS485 multi-drop network.
Data can be robustly communicated over a distance of up to 1 kilometer on this network by connecting devices
using twisted pair shielding cables.

To match the impedance of the termination load with the cable impedance, it is necessary to terminate both
ends of the line. This can be achieved by applying a resistor of 120 ohm at both ends.

9.3.2 Slave address

The permissible Modbus slave ID range for the DPT300 transducer is between 1 and 247 for 32 instruments.
Broadcast mode (address 0) is not allowed.
9.3.3 Register addresses
In the DPT300 transducer, data is stored in different registers. This data can be read by communicating with the
transducer on the RS485 port over standard Modus protocol. Each parameter has a separate register address.
For example, the system frequency value is stored in a fixed register 43019 and Active power on phase L1 in
register 43033. (For details refer section 9.3.6)

By default, the DPT300 has a Modbus slave ID set to‘1’ and baud rate set to 9600 bps. Both of these can be
reconfigured using ConfigView. A Power OFF-ON is required in the transducer device for the changes to take
effect after the ID is reset.

Register addresses for different data parameters mentioned in this document should be queried with a +1 to get
a protocol data unit (PDU) or data package. To receive a Modbus PDU address, 1 should subtracted from the
register addresses mentioned in this document.
For example, to receive a PDU for the data element ‘Measuring system’, which has an address of ‘43009’, a
query with 43010 must be sent.
9.3.4 Serial port settings
The following serial port settings are required to communicate with the DPT300 transducer on the RS-485 port:
 Parity - None
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  Stop Bits - 1
 Baud rate - 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, or 38400. Choose the setting as configured in the
transducer device. ConfigView can be used to read or configure the desired baud rate.
 Data Bits - 8
9.3.5 Modbus function codes

The transducer supports the function code ‘03’ to read holding registers. To read parameter values stored in
holding registers, a controller device sends a request to the slave device (transducer). This request specifies the
start register address and the number of registers to be read out. The start register is numbered from zero (for
example, 40001 = zero, 40002 =one, etc.). The transducer responds with a packet containing the values of the
registers in the range defined in the request.

9.3.6 Registers
The following register types are available in DPT300:

9.3.7 Fixed information registers

Tabulated below are the fixed information registers available in the DPT300 transducer for storing different
parameter data types:

Register address (in Size (in bytes) Parameter Format

decimal)
43001 2 Modbus slave ID Unsigned 16 bits
43002 2 Baud Rate Unsigned 16 bits
43003 2 Stop Bits 1 Unsigned 16 bits
43004 2 Parity - NONE Unsigned 16 bits
43005 2 MODBUS version, revision Unsigned 16 bits
43006 2 Supported general information Unsigned 16 bits
register
43007 2 Modbus data format Unsigned 16 bits
00- Hex (Not Available. For future
use)
01- 32 Bit Floating Point Format
43008 2 Product type ASCII (8 byte)
43009 2 Measuring system Unsigned 16 bits
43010 2 Number of polls Unsigned 16 bits
43011 to 43014 8 Transducer serial number ASCII (8 byte)

43015 to 43018 8 Firmware name ASCII (8 byte)

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9.3.8 Standard registers (For instantaneous parameters)
All calculated values are represented as two consecutive Modbus registers. The value of a quantity is
represented as a single precision floating point number according to IEEE 754, in SI unit.

Register address Size (in bytes) Parameter Format

(in decimal)
43019 to 43020 4 Frequency 32 bits FP
43021 to 43022 4 U1 voltage (L-N) / U12 (L-L) 32 bits FP
43023 to 43024 4 U2 voltage (L-N) / U23 (L-L) 32 bits FP
43025 to 43026 4 U3 voltage (L-N) / U31 (L-L) 32 bits FP
43027 to 43028 4 I1 current 32 bits FP
43029 to 43030 4 I2 current 32 bits FP
43031 to 43032 4 I3 current 32 bits FP
43033 to 43034 4 Active power on phase L1 32 bits FP
43035 to 43036 4 Active power on phase L2 32 bits FP
43037 to 43038 4 Active power on phase L3 32 bits FP
43039 to 43040 4 Reactive power on phase L1 32 bits FP
43041 to 43042 4 Reactive power on phase L2 32 bits FP
43043 to 43044 4 Reactive power on phase L3 32 bits FP
43045 to 43046 4 Apparent power on phase L1 32 bits FP
43047 to 43048 4 Apparent power on phase L2 32 bits FP
43049 to 43050 4 Apparent power on phase L3 32 bits FP
43051 to 43052 4 Power factor phase L1 32 bits FP
43053 to 43054 4 Power factor phase L2 32 bits FP
43055 to 43056 4 Power factor phase L3 32 bits FP
43057 to 43058 4 Power factor angle L1 32 bits FP
43059 to 43060 4 Power factor angle L2 32 bits FP
43061 to 43062 4 Power factor angle L3 32 bits FP
43063 to 43064 4 System voltage V = (V1+V2+V3)/3 32 bits FP

43065 to 43066 4 System current I = (I1 + I2 + I3)/3 32 bits FP

43067 to 43068 4 Active power of the system P = P1 32 bits FP
+ P2 + P3
43069 to 43070 4 Reactive power of the system Q = 32 bits FP
Q1 + Q2 + Q3
43071 to 43072 4 Apparent power of the system P = 32 bits FP
P1 + P2 + P3
43073 to 43074 4 System power factor L1,L2,L3 32 bits FP

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9.4 Supported reading parameters for different DPT300 configurations
The following table shows a list of parameters that can be read for each network type. Values of parameters not
supported by a specific network can be read but may not be displayed correctly. Such parameters are not
marked with any symbol in the table.
Please note the meaning of the following symbols:

 The parameter can be configured for analogue outputs using ConfigView. These can be read
over Modbus and ConfigView.

The parameter can be read only on Modbus.

*
element balanced

element balanced

element balanced

element balanced

element balanced
asymmetric (D)

asymmetric (Y)
Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Four wire, 3-

Four wire, 3-
U12,U23,L1
phase L1

element

U12, L1

U23, L1

U31, L1

element
Single

Available
Parameters

Frequency * * * * * * * *
V1 (L-N)   *
V2 (L-N)  *
V3 (L-N)  *
V1 (L-L)    * *
V2 (L-L)   *  *
V3 (L-L)   * * 
I1   * * * *  *
I2   *
I3  * * * *  *
Active Power   *
(Ph1)
Active Power  *
(Ph2)
Active Power  *
(Ph3)
Reactive   *
Power (Ph1)
Reactive  *
Power (Ph2)
Reactive  *
Power (Ph3)
Apparent   *
Power (Ph1)

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 element balanced

element balanced

element balanced

element balanced

element balanced
asymmetric (D)

asymmetric (Y)
Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Three wire, 2-

Four wire, 3-

Four wire, 3-
U12,U23,L1
phase L1

element

U12, L1

U23, L1

U31, L1

element
Single
Apparent  *
Power (Ph2)
Apparent  *
Power (Ph3)
Power Factor   *
(Ph1)
Power Factor  *
(Ph2)
Power Factor  *
(Ph3)
Power Factor * *
(angle 1)
Power Factor * *
(angle 2)
Power Factor * *
(angle 3)
System  
Voltage
System Current *       
System Active *       
Power
System *       
Reactive
Power
System *       
Apparent
Power
Power Factor *       

9.5 Reading holding registers

The latency period or the maximum time duration taken by the DPT300 transducer to process a query request
by a controller device is 1 sec. This duration is applicable for a transducer operating at 9600 baud rate and
responding to a maximum length query. The DPT300 data refresh rate for communication over Modbus is also 1
second.

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The following table shows the Read Holding Registers request and response packet formats, and an example
transaction.

Read Register Request Packet Read Register Response Packet

(Controller to Transducer) (Transducer to Controller)

Unit ID/Slave Address (1 byte) Unit ID/Slave Address (1 byte)

03 -Function code (1 byte) 03 (Function Code) (1 byte)
Start Register (SR) (2 bytes) Byte Count (2 x nr) (1 byte)
Number of Registers to Read (NR) (2 bytes) First Register in range (2 bytes)
CRC Checksum (2 bytes) Second Register in range (2 bytes)
.........
Up to register ‘n’ in range (2 bytes)
CRC Checksum (2 bytes)

Example: Reading holding registers

The transducer is configured as a Modbus slave device, with a slave address of 15. The Master requests to
read holding registers 43001 to read the configured “Modbus Slave ID” (parameter is stored in an Unsigned 16
bit format, hence requires 1 registers or 2 bytes).

Request Packet

Slave Function Start Register Hi Start Register Lo Count Hi Count Lo CRC

address
0F 03 A7 F9 00 01 High Low

Response Packet

Slave Function Byte Reg. 1 Hi Reg. 1 Lo CRC

address Count
0F 03 02 00 0F High Low

Exceptions

Exception codes help identify possible causes for unsuccessful data response against requested queries. If a
MODBUS master device sends an invalid command to the transducer, or attempts to read an invalid holding
register, an exception response is generated. An exception may also be generated for other errors such as an
attempt to set floating point variable to an invalid value. The exception response follows the standard packet
format. The high-order bit of the function code in an exception response is set to 1.

The data field of an exception response contains the exception error code. The table below describes the
exception codes supported by the DPT300 and their possible causes.

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Sr. No. Error description Error code

1. Illegal Function 01

2. Illegal Address 02

3. Illegal Frame Size 04

4. CRC Fail 16

Example: Error response when read invalid address

The transducer is configured as a Modbus slave device, with a slave address of 240. If the Master requests to
read holding registers 42020, which is the invalid address. Exception response 02 will be replied by slave.

Request Pack

Slave Function Start Register Start Register Count Hi Count CRC Hi CRC Lo
address Hi Lo Lo
F0 03 A4 23 00 0C

Response Packet

Slave Function Exception code CRC Hi CRC Lo

address
F0 83 02

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10 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Check

The transducer does not Auxiliary power Check the auxiliary supply. The ON LED on the front panel
seem to be working. may not be glows green when the unit is powered by the auxiliary
connected or supply.
energised

A1 (or A2, A3 or A4) LED The mA If the current mA analogue output is open circuit, connect a
on the front panel is analogue output load resistor ≤ 750 ohm across the terminals (+A1-, +A2-,
glowing red loop is open- +A3-, or +A4-) and if the voltage analogue output is short
circuit or voltage circuit, connect a load resistor ≥ 2k ohm across the
analogue output terminals (+A1-, +A2-, +A3-, or +A4-). Verify the LED
loop is short operation by applying an input as per specified ranges.
circuit

Transducer
Transducer is connected Power OFF the auxiliary supply for a few seconds and then
needs a power-
and powered by auxiliary Power ON. The new configuration is now activated for
OFF-ON for new
supply, but the new reading.
configuration to
configuration has not taken
take effect.
effect.

Configuration and Transducer not Connect the transducer to USB port, then click Connect,
Reading modes are not connected by and then select COM port.
working. ConfigView USB.
It may be necessary to load the USB driver (supplied with
reports an error ‘Unable to
ConfigView).
show the page’.

The auxiliary
The transducer is Check the auxiliary supply. The ON LED on the front panel
supply may not
connected via USB cable, must glow Green.
be connected or
but no values are shown in
energised.
Reading mode.

If the values are all zeroes, check the input connections.

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 The inputs may
not be
connected.

The current
The output level is about Check the selection for Current Secondary.
input
one fifth or five times the
configuration Current and derived power values will be reported low if a
expected value, although
secondary may CT with 1 A secondary is connected to inputs set for 5 A.
the input signal is healthy,
be set They will be reported high if the condition is reversed.
and the correct primary
incorrectly.
scaling has been applied.

The phase
The output level from the Check that the physical connections for each phase and
inputs may be
transducer is lower or ensure that phase 1 is connected to L1 inputs, phase 2 to
connected
higher than expected, L2 inputs, and phase 3 to L3 inputs.
incorrectly.
although the input signal is
Check the selection for Measurement method, wiring and
healthy and the correct The wiring
connection diagram.
primary and secondary configuration
scaling has been applied. may be
incorrectly
selected.

The transducer
There is some doubt Measure the input and output of the transducer using a
is not measuring
related to accuracy of input suitable measurement device. The device being used must
as per
and output measurements support the measurement ranges configured in the
configured input
transducer. By comparing the result with configured input
and output
and output ranges, any deviation can be easily detected
range

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11 Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When installing a DPT300 This is a very flexible process, which can be done in a number of ways, but
transducer, what is the best the simplest sequence is as follows:
order in which to do things?
1. Connect the DPT300 transducer to ConfigView, via a USB cable
2. Configure the required parameters, then print out the configuration label
and stick it on to the DPT300 transducer (if required)

3. Clip the DPT300 transducer onto the DIN rail in the panel
4. Connect the inputs, outputs and auxiliary supply to the DPT300
transducer

5. Power up the auxiliary supply (this will activate the new configuration in
the DPT300 transducer)
6. Check the configured parameters in the DPT300 transducer on
Configuration screen of ConfigView.
7. Check the operation of the DPT300 transducer, if the inputs are activated
on the Reading screen of ConfigView.

ConfigView reported an Please ensure that the USB RS-232 emulator (driver) is installed on your
error about the USB driver system. This driver is available free of charge on the
www.securetogether.com website.

Can DPT300 transducer be Yes. Connect the DPT300 transducer to a USB port on your PC, which will
configured without supply power as well as allow you to read and modify the configuration
connecting the auxiliary settings.
supply?

Does the USB port on the No.

DPT300 transducer support
Modbus protocol?

Does the DPT300 Yes. The DPT300 multi-function variant has an RS-485 output port.
transducer have an RS-485
output port?

What does the scale factor By default, the scale factor is unity, so the maximum value on the output is the

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on a transfer characteristic same as the primary scaling for the input. The scale factor lets you set the
do? value of the output to a higher or lower value, to cater for overload, or to focus
lower down in the output range.

What does a breakpoint on Without a breakpoint, the transfer characteristic between input and output is
a transfer characteristic do? purely linear. A breakpoint allows the curve to be adjusted for non-linear
characteristics. For example, this can be done to apply a correction for a
deficiency in a sensor, or to ‘roll off’ the sensitivity at the top end.

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12 Notes

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