Conlog Bec62 Manual
Conlog Bec62 Manual
Conlog Bec62 Manual
Technical manual
The BEC62(08) is a three-phase, four wire, STS compliant prepayment electricity meter ideal for
residential, commercial and light industrial electricity metering applications.
The device is also termed a “split” meter, consisting of two items; the MCU (measurement control unit
and the UIU (User interface unit). The MCU is installed outside the customer premises in a meter box
or kiosk, while the UIU sits inside the customer premises.
The BEC62(08) solution provides a number of innovations, the split function serves as a great
advantage to the utility as access to the meter is restricted, thereby reducing the chance of meter
tamper. The unit also has a wide range of programmable functions, to provide a high level of
customisation for each utility.
Rate LED
Terminal cover
This indicates that there is communication between the meter and the UIU.
LED is flashing: data is being received and transmitted between the meter and the UIU.
LED is permanently off: there is no communication between the meter and the UIU.
LED is permanently on: there is a short circuit on the communication cable between the meter
and the UIU.
This LED has a dual function - it indicates that the meter is powered and also indicates if the
consumer’s supply is connected.
LED is permanently on: the meter is powered and the consumer’s supply is connected.
LED is flashing: the meter is powered but the consumer’s load is disconnected.
LED is off: the meter is not powered and the consumer has no supply.
This LED has a dual function - it indicates the rate of consumption and is also used to verify the
accuracy of the meter.
The LED pulses 1,000 times for every kWh of energy measured.
This port is primarily used to extract data from an uninstalled meter using a hand-held unit, as
it enables the interrogator unit to supply power to the meter.
The physical port is shared with the flags port; therefore only one channel can be used at a
time.
This port is primarily used to extract data from an installed meter using a hand-held unit.
The physical port is shared with the direct probe interface; therefore only one channel can be
used at a time.
This port is optically isolated, so you are protected and totally isolated from the mains supply.
Rate LED
LCD Display
Keypad
Backspace
Hash key
key
Sealing bung
The UIU is installed in the consumer premises, connected via two communication wires to the MCU
(meter). The meter is usually located outside the building.
The UIU has a two-part construction - the base and the numeric keypad with LCD display. The
numeric keypad is used to enter tokens and initiate user functions.
Note
The communication cables between the meter and the UIU are not polarity sensitive.
Consumption
Abnormal trip
Menu item
5. System busy
6. Token required
The bar indicator represents one of the following, depending on the information displayed:
Consumption
Each segment of the bar indicator represents 10% of the maximum permissible load. For
example, if the load limit is set to 16.4kW, then each segment represents 1.6kW
Abnormal trip
Menu item
When you are viewing information about a selected function that requires more than one
screen to display all information, the segments of the bar indicator represent the screen
display you are viewing.
Current ratings
1.6 W / 9 VA 1.6 W / 9 VA
Accuracy
Class 1 or 2
(maintained throughout life of product)
Protection
Environmental
IP rating IP 54
RF immunity 30 V/m
Status indicators
Terminals*
Interrogation
Security
Packaging
Standards
*Note
There are two sizes of terminal covers available, a long and short version. The long cover has
cable entry from the back of the meter, where as the short cover has cable entry from the
bottom of the meter
Important
Before installing the meter, take note of the following precautions:
This product is not a protection device and so requires the use of a suitable
upstream and downstream breaker.
When wiring the meter, ensure that the incoming supply is isolated by switching off
the upstream breaker.
We recommend that if you are connecting aluminium cables to this product, use bi-
metal lugs.
For installation of the UIU, see Installing the User Interface Unit (UIU) section, or
refer to the installation guide shipped with the device.
Cabling specification
Cable Size
2
Live and Neutral Maximum 25mm
2
Communication Maximum 0.7mm
Single core recommended
Note
Terminal 12 and 13 are not polarity sensitive
9. Connect the communication wires for the UIU to terminals 12 and 13 by pushing back on the
orange clips; insert the communication wires into the terminal holes and release.
1. Place the wall mount bracket against the wall, ensuring that the unit is level and that the
communication cable can pass through the cable entry hole (Figure 3-1-A).
2. Mark and drill 6mm holes for the two mounting holes and insert the wall plugs (Figure 3-1-B).
3. Pull the communication cable through the cable entry hole. Ensure that no more than 100mm of
cable is protruding.
4. Insert and tighten all screws ensuring the base is securely fastened in position and is not
twisted or distorted.
5. Cut and strip the ends of the communication cable. To ensure a good connection, we
recommend that at least 15mm of cable is stripped.
6. Connect the communication wires for the UIU by pushing back on the orange clips and inserting
the wires (Figure 3-2-A).
7. Curl up the surplus communication cable, ensuring that it does not get damaged when securing
the unit to the bracket.
8. Slide and clip the unit onto the base (Figure 3-3-A).
9. Insert and tighten all screws, ensuring that the unit is securely fastened in position. (Figure 3-3-
B).
15mm stripped
communication cable
Optional communication
cable entry point
The WMI is installed close to the meter to enable RF communication. The WMI can be installed on a
pole with cable ties, or within a pole top box on a DIN rail. When installed in an unobstructed
environment a distance of up to 150 metres, line of sight, can be achieved between the two devices.
Once positioned, the communication cables from the WMI are connected onto the meter terminals 12
and 13, by pushing back the orange clips. The terminals are not polarity sensitive (See Figure 2,
Wiring instructions).
Important
The wUIU can be used with the (09) series meters, as well as wireless-enabled (05) or
(08) generation meters.
1. Place the wall mount bracket against the wall, ensuring that the unit is level (Figure 4-1).
2. Mark and drill 6mm holes for the two mounting holes and insert the wall plugs. Insert and
tighten all screws, ensuring that the unit is securely fastened in position and that the unit is not
twisted or distorted.
3. Insert the batteries into the back of the wUIU and secure the cover with the supplied screws
(Figure 4-2).
4. Slide and clip the unit onto the base (Figure 4-3).
To check the RF signal strength, enter the short code #075#. This will display the signal strength for
30 seconds. To abort the command, hold down the backspace or hash key for three seconds.
In some installations, it may be necessary to increase the signal between the wUIU and the meter.
This is achieved by installing a Wireless Extender (WEX) between the meter and the wUIU, to ensure
consistent communication between the devices.
It is recommended that the distance between the WEX and the meter should not exceed 20 metres.
The WEX can be mounted on an exterior wall or light pole; and the device is powered via the mains
source (220-240V).
Once connected, the WEX can increase the signal to the wUIU to some 200 metres line of sight.
Following installation, it is necessary to pair the WEX:
1. Fit the terminal cover, taking care not to damage the tamper switch post. Tighten the piston
head screws of the terminal cover. Do not fit the security seals.
2. Before testing the installation ensure that the UIU has been installed and connected.
4. The communication LED (yellow) will flash indicating that there is communication between the
meter and the UIU and the UIU will display the available credit.
5. The load status LED (green) will indicate the status of the consumer’s supply. If the LED is on
then the consumer supply is connected. If flashing the consumer’s supply is disconnected.
6. In some cases the meter may require a commissioning token to connect the consumer’s
supply. Refer to “Checking if the meter is commissioned” to determine whether the meter
requires commissioning. If the meter requires commissioning, refer below to “Commissioning
the meter”.
Important
If the meter is has not been commissioned, the consumer's electricity supply
remains disconnected, regardless of the credit state of the meter.
The commissioning token number is 1275 4194 1448 6450 5970 and is not meter
specific and therefore can be used on all Conlog STS meters
Alternatively the short code #043# can be used for wireless installations
The decision to configure a meter with the commissioning function is made when the meter order is
placed and the meter is manufactured at Conlog.
The benefit of an un-commissioned meter is that you can conclude the installation and apply the
incoming electricity supply, without the meter going into a tamper state. This means you do not need
to carry meter specific tamper tokens, and won't experience unnecessary delays in concluding an
installation.
After you have verified the installation, as described in the Testing the meter installation and sealing
the device section, enter the commissioning token or short code on the UIU’s keypad. Once this is
entered, tamper detection is active and the consumer’s electricity supply is connected.
If the meter is supplied in a commissioned state, it will detect tamper as soon as the electricity supply
is connected. If it is supplied in an un-commissioned state, it will not detect tamper until the meter is
commissioned.
Security
There is provision for serialised security seals in combination with “sacrificial” plastic seals. The meter
is completely sealed to prevent tampering. Tamper can be detected even if supply is disconnected
(optional). The user Interface incorporates a shortcut key to display the number of tamper conditions
detected.
The meter has an internal register of correctly entered meter specific tokens to prohibit the replaying of
tokens. Each meter has a unique meter security key. The terminal cover has a tamper detection
feature. The meter can be commissioned at installation (optional).
Reliability
Conformal-coated PCB’s, ensure protection against the ingress of insects, dust and humidity
The UIU has a proven reliability of more than one million operations per key.
Pick and place technology using surface mounted components ensures a high degree of
manufacturing accuracy, repeatability and reliability. The meter accuracy is maintained over the life of
the meter.
Protection
Each phase is protected by a 5kA / 5kV surge arrestor. The electronic circuits are designed to
withstand 420VAC for up to 48 hours. The meter is equipped with thermal protection on the terminals,
enhancing product safety and the meter’s life cycle. The product is designed to suspend electricity
supply under power and current overload conditions with a short time over current protection of 3.0kA
and thermal protection
The BEC62(08) incorporates three 100A latching relays to connect / disconnect the consumer supply.
The following features are employed as protection features for both the consumer’s appliances and
the meter.
The supply will be restored automatically 30 seconds after the trip event was registered.
If the trip event persists then the consumers supply will be disconnected again.
After 5 attempts to reconnect, the consumers supply will be disconnected for 30 minutes.
The supply will be restored when the trip condition no longer exists for a period of 15 seconds.
This setting is a trip threshold that suspends electricity supply when an under or over voltage condition
exists. The supply is suspended until the voltage conditions return to normal. The trip threshold can be
configured for both under and over voltage supply conditions. The average voltage is calculated every
fifteen seconds.
Current measured is calculated every 15 seconds and is derived from the average power and the
average voltage measured per phase. The derived current measurement is used for the over current
trip evaluation.
Temperature measurement
The average temperature is calculated every 15 seconds from the samples accumulated, and is used
for the over temperature trip evaluations. Temperature is measured on all phases individually,
including neutral.
The average voltage per phase is measured every 15 seconds from the samples accumulated. This
value is used for t under and over voltage trip evaluations.
Power overload
If the instantaneous power measured by the meter is higher that the power load limit setting then the
meter will disconnect the consumers supply. The trip limit can be changed through the use of a meter
specific token from a vending unit.
If the instantaneous power measured between any of the three phases by the meter is higher that the
unbalanced power load limit setting then the meter will disconnect the consumers supply.
Thermal overload
If the temperature of the busbars on any of the phases, including neutral, measured by the meter rises
above a maximum temperature trip limit (default) of 120C the meter will disconnect the consumers
supply. The supply will remain disconnected until such time as the temperature has dropped below a
reconnect temperature trip limit of 105C.
The maximum temperature trip limit is configurable and cannot be set to lower than 55C. A value of
lower than 55C will be ignored and a trip limit of 55C will be set. The maximum temperature trip limit
is not configurable and is used to protect the meter.
This short code displays the under and over voltage limits.
Under voltage
If the average supply voltage measured on any phase by the meter is less than the minimum
voltage trip limit the meter will disconnect the consumers supply. The supply will remain
disconnected until such time as the supply voltage rises above this setting.
The minimum voltage trip limit is configurable in production and the feature can be disabled by
setting the limit to 0VAC.
Over voltage
If the average supply voltage on any phase measured by the meter is higher than the
maximum voltage limit, the meter disconnects the consumer's supply. The electricity supply
remains disconnected until the voltage drops below this limit.
The default maximum voltage trip limit is configurable; if this value is set to the maximum
value (example 420VAC), the feature will be disabled.
If the current measured by the meter is higher than the maximum current limit setting then the meter
will disconnect the consumers supply.
The maximum current limit setting is derived from the power load limit and the nominal voltage of the
meter, configured in production.
In extreme short term current overload conditions the consumer supply will not be disconnected. This
is to protect the disconnect device from damage.
Tamper
The BEC62(08) meter has optional tamper protection, that is configured in production.
If the tamper feature is enabled, any attempt to tamper with the meter can result in the consumer’s
supply being disconnected, if so configured. The supply is only reconnected when a STS clear tamper
token is entered into the meter. The STS clear tamper token is meter specific.
When enabled, tamper is only active once the meter is commissioned. For information on
commissioning the meter, see the Commissioning the meter section.
No power tamper: the meter will detect a tamper condition, even in the absence of an AC
supply. The meter is shipped in a decommissioned state to facilitate installation. In this mode,
the tamper feature is disabled to allow the installer to fit and remove the terminal cover,
without the unit going into tamper.
Once installation is complete, the installer commissions the meter. The no-power tamper feature is
active and any subsequent removal of the terminal cover, with or without the AC supply, will result in
the meter registering a tamper condition.
Do not display tamper status: if selected, the meter does not display the tamper icons when an
active tamper condition is detected.
Do not trip on tamper: if selected, the meter will record the tamper event but will not
disconnect the supply.
The number of tamper events are recorded on the meter from the time the meter is commissioned.
When the remaining credit in the meter reaches or is lower than the configurable low credit threshold,
the buzzer will emit two short beeps. The audible warning will repeat until silenced by the consumer.
Silencing the buzzer is achieved by pressing the backspace key for three seconds.
If credit is not inserted then the audible low credit warning although acknowledged will be repeated
approximately every 24 hours. Should the UIU power up into a low credit condition the audible warning
will restart.
When the available credit reaches zero the disconnection switch suspends the supply of electricity to
the consumer. The “token required” icon will be permanently displayed.
Important
When credit is entered into the meter, the negative credit value is first deducted from the
credit entered and only the balance will be displayed.
Under certain circumstances e.g. through switching delays or disconnection switch failure, the
consumer may continue consuming power after all remaining credit has been consumed.
This consumption is registered in the meter as negative credit and is displayed as a negative reading;
alternatively the meter can be configured, at the time of manufacture, so that the display continues to
indicate 0,00 kWh whilst the meter registers the negative credit.
The “token required” icon continues to be displayed and the “supply status” icon is not displayed.
An example of a negative credit display is given below:
The “token accepted” icon, appears briefly after the consumer finishes keying in a 20 digit token, or a
three digit short code, and the token is accepted. If the audible feedback option is installed a short 60
millisecond beep will be heard.
When the “system busy” icon appears the keypad is disabled. The consumer must wait until the icon
disappears before entering data.
To access information on the meter, short codes are used. These enable you to extract information
from the meter, without using specialised equipment.
The short codes are a sequence of three numeric digits, bound by two hash commands that you enter
on the meter using the keypad, example #003#.
When you enter a short code you do not need to include the preceding zeros. For example, instead of
entering #041# or #002#, you can use #41# and #2#.
When a short code returns more than a single item of information, you can scroll to view more
information using the hash (#) key. When you scroll, the segments of the bar indicator represent the
menu item you are viewing. So, one segment in the bar indicates menu item 1, two segments in the
bar indicate menu item 2 and so on.
To return to the default display when you are viewing additional information, press the backspace key.
Example
This example shows the meter total to date and the user total to date respectively
For a quick reference of all short codes, see the Short codes index section.
4. Press # to scroll through the information displayed, when a short code returns more than a
single item of information. The segments of the bar indicator represent the menu item you are
viewing.
The serial number displayed should match the serial number printed on the barcode label of the meter
and the identification card.
MTTD
This is the total measured consumption for the life of the meter. It is calculated in 100 Wh increments
and the value cannot be cleared.
UTTD
This is the total measured consumption for the consumer. This value is cleared during a clear credit
process (tenancy change).
To display the average power consumed. Initially the display will show the total average power
consumption for all three phases of a three phase meter.
Pressing the # key will display the average power consumption per phase.
To display the total average current consumption for all phases, of a three phase meter.
Pressing the # key will display the average current measured per phase.
Pressing the # key will display the average voltage measured on each phase.
Note
The meter displays a maximum time of 2,730 days
The time value is displayed as days, hours or both, depending on the amount of time that is
remaining until credit depletion.
The time value is displayed as days, hours or both, depending on the amount of time that is
remaining until credit depletion.
To display the consumption of electricity by the customer, in kWh, since the last clear credit token was
entered.
To display the total user credit entered into the meter since the last clear credit token was entered.
This function displays the tamper detection counter. Every time a tamper condition is detected, a
counter is incremented.
Enter short code #251# to #260# to view the last 10 meter tokens specific tokens entered.
The history includes the 20-digit token number, the token class, sub class and value of the token, as
applicable.
The short codes show token history sequentially. So, code #251# displays the most recent token
entered, #252# the second most recent, #253# the third most recent, and so on, up to #260# for the
tenth most recent token entered into the meter.
Pressing the hash key will then display the actual 20 digit
token scrolling from right to left in five groups of 4 digits.
The full token shown in the display is 0869 2155 0673 4928
1121
The value of the last credit token entered can be viewed through short codes.
Disconnection of supply
Automatic disconnection
The BEC62(08) meter automatically disconnects the consumer's supply in the event of a trip. The
meter supports the following individual trip events, that are registered and saved when the meter trips.
If more than one trip event is detected, only the trip event with the highest priority is recorded.
You can view the reason for the last, highest priority disconnection, using the short code #073#.
This short code will display the last abnormal trip event that caused the consumers load to be
disconnected. The trip events are displayed below.
Power Overload
Current overload
Thermal overload
Over voltage
Under voltage
Display
Description
Invalid token
This occurs when authentication of a token fails.
Reason
The meter serial number on the token doesn’t match the physical meter number on the
meter.
The tariff index on the token is not the same as the tariff index programmed into the meter.
The supply group code that the token was made on differs to the supply group code in the
meter.
The key revision number of the token differs to the key revision number as programmed
into the meter.
To resolve
2. If necessary, run the STS0 meter test token 5649 3153 7254 5031 3471 (or the short code
#000#) to compare the parameters of the meter, or run a specific item in the test.
4. All the information should be validated to determine why the token didn’t work.
Description
Reason
To resolve
Enter a valid token. You can discard this token as it is not valid.
Display
Description
Reason
This meter cannot accept more credit than the maximum credit limit.
To resolve
The credit associated with the token is not loaded onto the meter. You can use the token at
another time.
Description
Expired token
This occurs when a token has an ID older than the oldest token loaded on the meter.
Reason
This token has expired and is too old to be loaded on the meter.
To resolve
Enter a valid token. You can discard this token as it is not valid.
Display
Description
Description
Reason
The unique meter key has expired and this meter cannot accept tokens.
To resolve
The utility must change the meter key by entering a key change token.
Display
Description
Display
Description
Display overrun
This occurs when the value displayed is greater than the maximum display area of the screen.
The STS token result indicates the status of the previous STS token entered into the meter. The result
is stored in the token status register. An extract of the status register values is displayed below.
4 Overflow Error: Acceptance of the token would cause an overflow of register in the
meter.
5 Key type error: Indicates that the decoder key is possibly being changed from one key
type to another which is in violation of the key change rules
6 Format error: The format of the token does not comply with the required format
7 Range error: The range of the data is outside of the defined range of values
8 Function error: The function has not been implemented/is not supported by the meter
application process
12 DDTK error: a transfer credit token may not be processed using a default key type
13 CRC error: The data contained in the token cannot be verified and may be corrupted
14 Mfr code error: The manufacturer value in the Class 1 token does not match the
manufacturer code value for the decoder
16 Token status not ready: The processing of the last token entered via a virtual carrier
has not been completed
Short codes execute commands on the meter to either display information or configure settings.
For information on how to use short codes, see the Accessing information on the meter using short
codes section.
Note
Short codes that are not relevant to the (08) platform have been excluded from the list below.
To view a specific item, simply enter the relevant short code i.e. #006# to view the tariff index.
1= BEC44(08)
2= BEC62(08)
3= wBEC44(09)
4= BEC44(09)
039 View the user interface’s firmware version
073 View the reason for the last disconnect See troubleshooting section
074 View the time remaining until 0 kWh credit
Can be displayed in hours and days
Operational statistics
In line with the specification, a number of non-meter specific tokens are required as standard for all
STS compliant meters.
The STS information is accessible using Conlog’s short codes or by entering the specified 20 digit
token.
STS Short
Description
token code
STS0 000 Perform the STS dispenser test
STS1 001 Test the disconnect device of the meter (load switch test)
STS2 002 Display all icons on the user interface
STS3 004 View the meter or consumer's total consumption to date. The cumulative
totals are the Meter Total Consumption To Date (MTTD) and the User Total
Consumption To Date (UTTD)
STS4 005 View the key revision number and key type
STS5 006 View the tariff index
STS6 003 Test the input device (keypad) of the user interface
STS7 007 Display the maximum power limit setting
STS8 008 View if the tamper feature is enabled on the meter
STS9 050 View the instantaneous power
STS10 101 View the software version of the meter
STS11 010 Display the phase power unbalance limit
Clear credit
Clear all existing credit from the meter, such as in the case of a tenancy change.
Change the meter coding parameters, such as the supply group code or tariff index.
Clear tamper
Remove a tamper event on the meter and reconnect the consumer’s supply.
IEC 62052-11 Electricity metering - General requirements, Tests and test conditions - Part
11: Metering equipment
IEC 62053-21 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) - Part 21: Particular requirements - Static
meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
IEC 62055-21 Electricity metering - Payment systems - Part 21: Framework for
standardisation
IEC 62055-31 Electricity payment metering systems - Part 31: Particular requirements -
Static payment meters for active energy (classes 1 & 2)
IEC 62055-41 Electricity metering - Payment systems - Part 41: Standard transfer
specification (STS ) - Application layer protocol for one-way token carrier
systems
IEC 62055-51 Electricity metering - Payment systems - Part 51: Standard transfer
specification - Physical layer protocol for one-way numeric and magnetic card
token carriers
IEC 62055-52 Electricity metering - Payment systems - Part 52: Standard transfer
specification - Physical layer protocol for a two-way virtual token carrier for
direct local connection
IEC62056-21 Electricity metering - Data exchange for meter reading, tariff and load control
– Part 21: Direct local data exchange
SANS 1524-1-1 Electricity payment systems - Part 1-1: Mounting and terminal requirements
for payment meters
SANS 1524-1-2 Electricity payment systems - Part 1-2: Specification for surge arresters for
the protection of electricity dispensers
SANS 1524-4 Electricity payment systems - Part 4: National prepayment electricity meter
cards
SANS 15417 Information technology: Automatic identification and data capture techniques
- Code 128 bar code symbol specification
STS 101-1 Interface specification - STS 101-1: Standard transfer specification (STS) -
Physical layer mechanical and electrical interface for virtual token carriers
DSP 34-1527 Eskom specification: Procedure for producing software process assessment
documents
The foundation of providing simple yet technologically advanced products, coupled with an ethos of
ensuring our customers’ success, has resulted in our leadership position.
Conlog specialises in providing prepayment solutions for the delivery of electricity services. Our broad
product offer encompasses prepayment meters, vending, revenue management, maintenance,
support and consultation, as well as a dedicated and accredited training facility for all aspects of
prepayment.
This comprehensive and holistic approach enables customers to reap the full benefit of their
investment and ensures sustained success, into the future.
Global footprint
Conlog has the world’s largest installed base of prepaid meters, spanning more than 20 countries on
four continents. Further, over 70 utilities worldwide utilise Conlog and their solutions, as their
preferred prepayment provider.
In addition, as a part of the global Schneider Electric group, Conlog has access to a network of offices
spanning over 100 countries.
Platform of excellence
In all areas of the business, our goal is for absolute excellence. To this end, the company’s
manufacturing facilities are independently accredited with ISO 9000 (quality), ISO 14001
(environmental) and OHAS 18001 (health and safety) standards.
All products also meet and exceed the highest international standards, such as the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). In addition,
the company operates a variety of internationally endorsed improvement programmes, such as Six
Sigma, Kaizan and Lean.
An additional benefit of Conlog is the vertical integration of the organisation, whereby the research
and development, engineering, manufacturing and sales and marketing functions are housed within
one global facility.
Award winning
Conlog, as one of the only company’s in the world to specialise solely in prepayment solutions, has
been consistently providing customers with an unsurpassed depth of experience and knowledge for
more than 20 years. The company has received a number of accolades through the years including
the inaugural Innovation Award for the prepayment industry, has been recognised as the Best
Metering Company six times by the Electricity Supply Industry, and has won the Exporter of the Year
award, among many others.
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