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Multilin
EPM 9650 & 9450
High Performance Power Quality Metering Monitoring & Metering
Ideal for industrial, commercial, and utility applications, the performance enhanced EPM 9650 & 9450 • Current, voltage, real and reactive power,
Power Quality Meters provide a comprehensive set of features required for the highest levels of Power energy use, cost of power, power factor and
Quality analysis and communications. frequency

The Multilin™ EPM 9650 & 9450 meters provide the total picture of power usage and power quality for • Laboratory grade 0.04% Watt-Hour accuracy
metered points within a distribution network, allowing users to make power related decisions quickly • Flicker and waveform recording
and effectively. • Real-time PQ monitoring and harmonic
magnitude analysis to 255th order
Key Benefits
• High-performance power quality and revenue class metering for critical power applications Control
• EN50160 flicker with up to 512 waveform samples per cycle and high-speed transient recording for • Programmable setpoints for alarms and 90
complete power quality monitoring millisecond relay activation for high speed
• Fast response time to power quality events for diagnostics and maintenance updates and control
• Built-in GPS clock sync capability for accurate time stamping of events and alarms for synchronized • Expandable external outputs
system monitoring • 8 built-in, high-speed, digital inputs
• Exceeds ANSI C-12 and IEC 687 specifications for accuracy with auto calibration using temperature • Multiple analog, digital and relay outputs
compensation
• Software and hardware triggers record waveform events, allowing the meter to be used for fault
analysis, system apparatus monitoring and many other applications Communications
• Real time phasor analyzer monitors phase angles between the voltages and currents • On-board Ethernet and Modbus/TCP capability
• Able to record THD to the 255th order peak and real-time harmonic magnitudes analysis to the 128th • High-speed RS485 and RS232 Com Ports
order for every channel for accurate power quality analysis • Multiple protocols including Modbus and
• Simplified system integration with communication option for 10/100 BaseT Ethernet with Modbus/TCP DNP3.0 level 2
• Expandable analog and digital output modules, simplifying the polling, logging, and transfer of data • Built-in modem with dial-out capability
to master station devices • Web Server & Gateway

Applications
• Revenue class metering and load aggregation for energy management
• Transformer loss compensation
• High-performance power quality monitoring of critical loads
EPM 9000 Series Power Quality Meter

Standard Features Multiple Communication Paths

Perfect for industrial, commercial and utility
DNP 3.0
applications, the performance enhanced
Modbus
EPM 9000 Series of meters, includes all the Output Modbus
attributes required for the highest level of PQ Laptop
analysis and communications. From today’s
utility giants to Fortune 100 companies to
local electrical municipals, an effective energy Other Modbus IEDs
management and power-monitoring program
is critical for success. The EPM 9650 & 9450
are advanced monitoring products, providing
the total picture of power usage and power Each User is One
quality for any metered point within a power Socket Connection
distribution network allowing users to make
power related decisions quickly and effectively.

Robust Communication TCP/IP Bus —Internet or Intranet

Four Isolated High-speed Communication
Ports: EPM 9000 Series of meters offers four
INTERNET CONTROL
LOCAL PC SCADA OTHER USERS
built-in communication ports. Each port can PACKAGE SCHEME

communicate independently using supported

protocols. Standard protocols include Modbus Multiple socket Internet or Intranet meter access up to 12 sockets simultaneously
RTU/ASCII and DNP 3.0. Logs and waveform
events are available in Modbus format. Port 3
and Port 4 can be used as a Modbus slave for conduct power quality analysis at the high end channels, allowing for efficiency and system-
external output modules. of the harmonic spectrum. integrity analysis.
Sub-Cycle Transient Recorder: The unit records
8 Built-in Digital High Speed Status Inputs: Inter-harmonics Analysis: The EPM 9000 Series
sub-cycle transients on voltage and current
These inputs automatically sense whether the of meters provides users with the ability to
readings. It monitors switching noise from
circuit is externally wetted. If externally wetted, view inter-harmonics, the discrete frequencies
capacitors, static transfer switches, SCRs and
the input will accept up to 400VDC. If internally that lie between the harmonics of the power
many other “power quality harmful” devices.
wetted, the unit supplies the needed voltage for frequency voltage and current . Frequencies
Transients are often the cause of intermittent
the desired control application. can now be observed which are not an integer
and expensive downtime, and may cause
multiple of the fundamental.
High Speed-Transducer Outputs for Control damage to electrical equipment.
Purposes: EPM 9000 Series of meters offers Phasor Analysis: The monitor reads a phase
50 millisec updates for all instantaneous angle analysis between the voltage and current
readings. The unit can be a high-speed control
transducer for power generation, transmission
line synchronization and other control schemes.

Precision Power Quality Measurement

16-bit Waveform and Fault Recorder: EPM 9000
Series of meters captures up to 512 samples
per cycle for an event. Voltage and current are
recorded with pre-and-post-event analysis.
Hardware and software triggers are available
to activate a waveform reading, which can be
used for power quality surveys, fault analysis,
breaker timing, motor start-up, etc.

Measure and Record Harmonics Magnitude to

the 255th Order: Measure harmonics magnitude
up to the 255th order for each voltage
and current channel. Real-time harmonics
magnitude are resolved to the 128th order.
Percent THD and K-factor are also calculated.
Harmonic magnitude analysis allows users to

EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring waveform viewer for analyzing fault data

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User Interface
3 Communication Ports 8 High-Speed IRIG-B Input
Status Inputs
Heartbeat
(Test Pulse)

On-Board Modem
RS-232 or Ethernet TCP/IP

Rugged
Metal Case
4 Current Inputs

Universal Power
Supply
4 Voltage Inputs

Revenue Metering Max/Min Integration and Recording: The unit • Bi-directional consumption and demand
offers time stamped max and min values for quantities
Accuracy in Billing Measurements:
every measured reading. kW readings are • 20-year calendar - 4 seasons/yr, 2 holidays/yr
Dual 16 Bit A/D converters provide supreme
integrated using:
sampling accuracy and resolution. The unit • 4 TOU schedules/seasons
far exceeds ANSI C-12 and IEC 687 accuracy • Block (fixed) window • Prior month, prior season storage
standards offering 0.04% watt-hour accuracy. • Thermal window
• Present month, present season storage
To ensure optimum accuracy the unit auto- • Rolling (sliding) window
Transformer Loss and Line Loss Compensation:
adjusts to dual internal references accurate to 1
• Predictive window The unit compensates for transformer and
part per million. In addition, the EPM 9000 uses
Time of use (TOU) Capability: EPM 9000 offers line losses. Power reading compensation is
an auto-calibration technique that recalibrates
comprehensive time of use capability. Standard conducted for both iron and copper losses.
the unit on the fly when the temperature changes
more than 5 degrees Celsius for improved features include: Load Aggregation/Universal Metering: Using the
accuracy over the full temperature range. status inputs, EPM 9000 has the ability to count
pulses and aggregate different loads providing a
total picture of the load and its component parts.
This can be used to accumulate and aggregate
other utilities such as water and gas data.

EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring harmonic spectrum graph to quantify power quality

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Multiple Programmable Memory Logs Optional Features Dial-In Server Capabilities

The EPM 9000 Series meters utilize two The dial-in server will record all notifications and
Flicker (EPM 9650 only)
separate logs of historical information. History accept downloads from the meter.
can be used for trending and conducting EN50160 Flicker and Compliance Monitoring:
preventive maintenance. Conduct preventative Flicker consists of low frequency (less than 24 Hz) Ethernet Capability
maintenance on critical equipment as well as to intermittent line disturbances on the power The EPM 9000 Series of meter has an optional
power analysis. line. Flicker can affect equipment . The EPM Ethernet that supports Modbus/TCP.
9650 complies with the Flicker requirements of
Primary Historical Tending EN50160 that includes harmonics. Output Modules
Log File - Log 1
GE Multilin offers multiple analog and digital
Modem
Log any measured parameter from either output modules that mount externally to the
the main unit or any of the option modules. Dial-Out on Alarm: With the built-in optional EPM 9650 or 9450 meter. The unit supports
Either 8, 16, 32 or 64 values can be logged per modem, the meter provides dial-out capabilities up to 4 output modules using internal power.
programmable interval. that can detect an alarm occurrence and dials An additional power supply extends output
out to provide notification. capability. The unit can poll different output
Secondary Historical Tending Log File - devices, log data, and send data to a master
Log 2 Dial-Out for other Events
station via Modbus or DNP 3.0 protocol.
This log can be set up as an additional historical The meter can dial-out for the following
The EPM 9000 Series of meters power monitor
interval log or as an exclusive energy log. Either circumstances:
provides advanced logic and control on
8, 16, 32 or 64 values can be logged per interval. • Limit status change programmable limit settings.

Out Of Limit Log • High-speed input change

The units offer an independent out of limit log. • Waveform record capture
This allows a user to download out of limit • CBEMA power quality event
information to obtain a sequence of events for • Control output change
any occurrence. Utilizing the 1 millisec clock
• Filling of meter memory
resolution, the logs can be combined with
different metered points through a distribution • Cycling of control power
system to provide an accurate system-wide • Password failure on a call coming into the
depiction of a power disturbance. modem
• Meter communication failure
Event-Triggered Waveform Recording Log
EPM 9000 records waveforms with a resolution
of up to 512 samples per cycle. The amount of
waveform recording is based on the amount of
memory installed.

The unit records the waveform when a value

goes out of limit and when the value returns to
normal. All information is time stamped to the
nearest 1 millisec. The 8 on-board high-speed
inputs can be tied to the waveform recording.
Record when the breaker tripped as compared
to when the relay activated. This is very useful
for fault and breaker integrity analysis.

The unit can be programmed to take more

than one recording every time an event occurs.
Thousands of cycles can be recorded per event.

EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring - Access real-time system values and track energy consumption

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EnerVista™ Software Included in Launchpad is a document archiving EnerVista Integrator

TM

and management system that ensures critical

EnerVista™ Integrator is a toolkit that allows
EnerVista™ Launchpad documentation is up-to-date and available
seamless integration of GE Multilin devices into
EnerVistaTM Launchpad is a powerful software when needed by automatically checking for
new or existing automation systems by sending
package that provides users a platform to and downloading new versions of manuals,
GE device data to HMI, DCS, and SCADA systems.
access all of the setup and support tools needed applications nates, specifications, and
Included in EnverVista Integrator is:
for configuring and maintaining GE Multilin service bulletins.
• OPC/DDE Server
Products. Launchpad allows configuration of
Viewpoint Monitoring • GE Multilin Drivers
devices in real-time by communicating using
RS232, RS485, Ethernet, or modem connections. Viewpoint monitoring is a simple-to-use, • Automatic Event Retrieval
full-featured monitoring and data recording
Using Launchpad as the single interface to the • Automatic Waveform Retrieval
software package for small systems. Viewpoint
setup and analysis software makes it simple to
Monitoring provides a complete HMI package
enter setpoints, read metered values, monitor
that instantly puts critical real-time device data
status and evaluate power quality. Powerful
on your PC through pre-configured graphical
troubleshooting features make it easy to retrieve
screens with the following functionality:
and view voltage & current waveshapes and
harmonic analysis. This vital information can help • Plug-&-Play Device Monitoring
provide early warning of problems and prevent • System Single-Line Monitoring & Control
equipment damage or nuisance breaker tripping.
• Annunciator Alarm Screens
• Trending Reports
• Automatic Event Retrieval
• Automatic Waveform Retrieval

EnerVista Viewpoint Monitoring - Monitor the status of digital inputs and review the magnitude of system highs and lows

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EPM 9000 Series Power Quality Meter

External Output Modules

Touch screen LCD display

Multifunction LED Display

Typical Wiring

4 Wire Wye: 3 Element Direct Voltage 3 Wire: 3 Element Direct Delta

Ia HI Ib HI Ic HI In HI Ia HI Ib HI Ic HI In HI
L+ N- CHASIS Vaux. Vref. Va Vb Vc L+ N- CHASIS Vaux. Vref. Va Vb Vc

LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO

FUSES
FUSES 0.25A
0.25A

SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY POWER

(DEPENDENT ON CT SHORTING CT SHORTING
(DEPENDENT ON
EQUIPPED POWER SWITCH SWITCH
EQUIPPED POWER
SUPPLY OPTION) CR TEST BLOCK SUPPLY OPTION) CR TEST BLOCK

LOAD
CTs LINE
N LOAD CTs LINE
C C
B B
A A

SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS GROUND SWITCHGEAR CHASSIS GROUND

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Technical Specifications
DEMAND MONITORING INPUTS OUTPUT MODULES
Measured values: Phase A/B/C/N current (A) INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE ANALOG TRANSDUCER SIGNAL OUTPUT
3 phase real power (kW) 150V phase to neutral, 300V phase to phase* 4 Analog Outputs, 0–1mA, self-powered, scalable, bi-direc-
3 phase reactive power (kvar) 300V phase to neutral, 600V phase to phase tional
3 phase apparent power (kVA) *To be used also with PTs for extended input voltage. 8 Analog Outputs, 0–1mA, self-powered, scalable, bi-direc-
Measurement Thermal exponential INPUT CURRENT RANGE tional
type: 1 – 9999 sec, steps of 1 sec 5 amp inputs 2x continuous programmable to any CT range 4 Analog Outputs, 4–20mA, self-powered, scalable
Block interval/rolling demand time Fault current recording to 60 amps peak secondary based on 8 Analog Outputs, 4–20mA, self-powered, scalable
in interval (programmable): 5 amp full scale
Wiring: Common Mode
1 – 9999 sec, steps of 1 sec Note: 1 amp current inputs available as special order
Accuracy: 0.1% of Full Scale
ISOLATION
All inputs and outputs are isolated to 2500 Volts Calibration: Self-Calibrating
POWER SUPPLY Scaling:
FREQUENCY RANGE Programmable
CONTROL POWER Fundamental 45-75 Hz Ordering Up to 4 Analog Output modules can be
Input options: 90–276 Volts AC/DC BURDEN Specifics: used with each unit
18–60 Volts DC Voltage inputs: 0.05VA Max
Frequency: 20–400Hz Current inputs: 0.005VA Max DIGITAL DRY CONTACT RELAY OUTPUTS
Burden: 20 VA max SENSING METHOD 4 Relay Outputs, 5 amps, 125, AC/DC, Form C
Up to 512 samples per cycle (programmable)
16 Bit A/D resolution – dual converters ORDERING SPECIFICS: MULTIPLE MODULES CAN BE USED
METERING True RMS
UPDATE TIME DIGITAL SOLID STATE PULSE OUTPUTS
MEASURED VALUES 200 millesec — high speed instant readings 4 Solid State Pulse, Outputs, Form A or C KYZ Pulses
MEASUREMENTS 200 1 Sec Display 1 second — Revenue accurate
Millisec* Resolution
Voltage (L-N) 0.10% 0.05% 5 Digit Maximum Pulse
Voltage (L-L) 0.10% 0.05% 5 Digit COMMUNICATIONS Speed: 20 pulses per second
Current 0.10% 0.025% 5 Digit Ordering Up to 4 modules can be used
Format: Programmable parity and stop bits
Frequency 0.03 Hz 0.01 Hz 00.001 Hz Specifics:
KW @ Unity PF 0.10% 0.06% 5 Digit Ports: 4 Communication ports BUILT-IN DIGITAL INPUTS
2 slave ports
KW @ .5 PF 0.10% 0.1% 5 Digit 8 Digital Status Inputs Wet/Dry Auto-Detect Up to
KVA 0.40% 0.08% 5 Digit Port 1: RS-232 or RS-485 selectable 300 Volts DC
VAR 0.10% 0.0% 5 Digit Protocol: Modbus®
PF 0.10% 0.08% 3 Digit Modbus ASCII/RTU and DNP 3.0
DISPLAY
Harmonics N/A 0.2% 3 Digit
KW/Hours N/A 0.04% 16 Digit Media: All ports use 2-wire RS-485 TOUCH SCREEN LCD DISPLAY
KVA/Hours N/A 0.08% 16 Digit communication Touch screen graphical display
320 x 240 pixels CCFL backlit
KVAR/Hours N/A 0.08% 16 Digit Baud rate: 56K bps Displays data from up to 8 meters
Note: Readings are in percent of reading where applicable Modem: 56K Modem with dial-out capability 4.7” x 3.5” aperture (12.1cm x 9.1cm)
(more accurate standard), not in percent of full scale (less
Ethernet: 10/100 base T with Modbus/TCP Protocol
accurate standard). LED DISPLAY
Functions: Read/write setpoints 3-line multi-function LEDs
Accuracy: ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2 and IEC687 Read actual values RS-485 master
harmonics: Measures harmonic magnitudes to the Isolation: All Com Ports are additionally Displays data from a single meter
255th order for each voltage and current isolated from each other
channel
Real-time harmonics resolved to the 128th TYPE TESTS
order ENVIRONMENTAL TYPE TESTS AS PER UL® & CE®
Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing Emissions: EN55011
WAVEFORM Immunity: EN50082
Temperature: -40° C to +80° C ambient
Samples No of **Max. No No of Accuracy ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2 and IEC687
CONSTRUCTION
per Cycle Cycles of Cycles Channels Communication:
Constructed in a metal case. All hardware is stainless steel.
Record per Record per Isolation: 2500 volts AC 60 Hz
Screen* Event PACKAGING
Voltage Input Optically isolated to 2500VDC
16 8 Pre / 56 6080 7 Shipping box: 16” x13” x11” withstand:
32 4 Pre / 28 3040 7 (40.64cm x 33.02cm x 27.94cm)
Current Input 100 amps for 10 Seconds
64 4 Pre / 12 1520 7 Ship weight: Approx. 12 lbs (5.4 kgs) withstand: 300 amps for 1 Second
128 1 Pre / 7 760 7 Surge withstand: ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1
256 1 Pre / 3 760 3
Surge: ANSI C62.41
512 1 Pre / 3 760 1
* Post Event Screen (Calculations at 60Hz.) ESD: IEC 1000-4-2
Radiated Immunity: IEC 1000-4-3
DATA LOGGING Fast Transient: IEC 1000-4-4
EPM 9450 Surge Immunity: IEC 1000-4-5
Log Storage Options 512K RAM 512K Record Size Flicker Meter: IEC 868
Historical Log 1 176K 58 Days Flicker Meter: IEC 61000-4-15
Historical Log 2 256K 42 Days
Out of Limit 48K 512
CBEMA Log 16K 256 TYPE TESTS
Relay Output Log N/A N/A Emissions: EN55011
Input Status Log N/A N/A ISO: Manufactured to an ISO9001 registered
Waveform Recording N/A 8Number of Events program
UL & cUL: Recognized under e200431
EPM 9650
CE: Conforms to EN 55011/ EN 50082
Log Storage Options 2 Meg RAM 2 Meg Record Size 4 Meg RAM 4 Meg Record Size
Industry Canada Approval:#AE-1069
Historical Log 1 176K 58 Days 1808K 602 Days Revenue Metering:
Historical Log 2 256K 42 Days 400K 66 Days
Out of Limit 48K 512 96K 1024
CBEMA Log 16K 256 64K 1024
Relay Output Log N/A N/A 32K 512
Input Status Log N/A N/A 32K 512
Waveform Recording N/A 8 1568K 96
Number of Events

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Ordering
Meters
EPM 9450 - High performance power quality metering with logging
PL9450 * * * A * * 0 0 0 0 Description
Frequency 0 60 Hz
1 50 Hz
4 400 Hz
System Voltage A 120/208 volts connection
B 277/480 volts connection
Control Power 0 90-276 volts AC/DC power supply
1 18-60 volts DC power supply
Features Options A Basic unit with 512 K memory, 8 digital inputs,
8 cycle of waveform (up to 512 samples/cycle), 100 days data log.
Communications 0 4 communication port
User-selectable RS 485 Modbus and DNP - no modem or Ethernet connection
1 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, web server and gateway capability
2 Internal 56k modem connection with pass-through port
Current Inputs 0 5 Amps
1 1 Amps

EPM 9650 - High performance power quality metering with advanced logging
PL9650 * * * A * * 0 0 0 0 Description
Frequency 0 60 Hz
1 50 Hz
System Voltage A 120/208 volts connection
B 277/480 volts connection
Control Power 0 90-276 volts AC/DC power supply
1 18-60 volts DC power supply
Features Options A Advance unit includes basic unit, with 2 Meg memory,
Up to 96 days of data logging, up to 64 cycles of waveform recording
B Flicker includes advance unit plus Flicker with 4 Meg memory, 602 days of data logging
Communications 0 4 Communication ports
User-selectable RS 485 Modbus and DNP - no modem or Ethernet connection
1 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, web server and gateway capability
2 Internal 56k modem connection with pass-through port
Current Inputs 0 5 Amps
1 1 Amps
Accessories
PL9000
*
* * * * * * 0 0 Analog Output Modules

1 M A O N 4 O 4 Channel 0-1 mA Analog Outputs

1 M A O N 8 O 8 Channel 0-1 mA Analog Outputs

2 O M A O N 4 4 Channel 4-20 mA Analog Outputs

2 O M A O N 8 8 Channel 4-20 mA Analog Outputs

PL9000
* * * * * * * 0 0 Analog Input Modules
8 A I 1 0 0 0 8 Channel 0–1mA Analog Inputs
8 A I 2 0 0 0 8 Channel 0–20mA Analog Inputs
8 A I 3 0 0 0 8 Channel 0–5V DC Analog Inputs
8 A I 4 0 0 0 8 Channel 0–10V DC Analog Inputs

PL9000
*
* *
0 *
0 0 0 0 Digital Output Modules
4
R O 1 4 Channel Control Relay Outputs
4
P O 1 4 Channel kyz Solid State Pulse Outputs

PL9000
* * * * 0 0 0 0 0 Digital Input Modules
8 D I 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 Channel Digital Status Inputs

PL9000
M B I O 0 0 0 0 0 Auxiliary Mounting Bracket (One set per module group)

PL9000 P S I O 0 0 0 0 0 Auxiliary Power Supply (For more than 4 modules)

PL9000
*
* * * * * * * * 9000 Series Meter Display Module
P
4 0 N P L U S 0 Three line LED Display
P
6 0 N 0 0 0 0 0 Touch-Screen LCD Display with 6-ft cable
P
6 0 N 1 0 0 0 0 Touch-Screen LCD Display with 15-ft cable

PLSOFT
9000 Series Meter Software
COMS Communicator Software, Single User License
COM3 Communicator Software, Three User License

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