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BEC62 (08)
Technical manual
Document number: 01 0005 6000 R00
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  • Page 1 All Rights Reserved © 2013 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Conlog. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language without express written...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents BEC62(08) product overview ..................... 4 The measurement control unit (MCU) ................. 5 What the LEDs mean ......................5 Virtual token carrier (VTC) ....................6 Direct probe port (type A) ....................6 Flags probe port ....................... 6 The user interface unit (UIU)....................7 LCD interface ........................
  • Page 3 Operational statistics ......................54 STS tokens ........................55 Meter error codes ......................55 STS class one tokens ..................... 55 STS class two tokens ....................... 56 Industrial standards ......................57 Company overview ......................58 Contact information ......................59 BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 4: Bec62(08) Product Overview

    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.
  • Page 5: The Measurement Control Unit (Mcu)

    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. BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 6: Virtual Token Carrier (Vtc)

     The LED pulses 1,000 times for every kWh of energy measured. Virtual token carrier (VTC) The BEC62(08) meter supports two VTC interfaces. Direct probe port (type A)  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.
  • Page 7: The User Interface Unit (Uiu)

    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. BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 8: Lcd Interface

    8. Token or short code entry rejected 9. Manual reconnection required 10. Technical assistance required 11. Low battery indicator, if applicable 12. Timed load reduction indicator 13. Currency units indicator 14. Units of measurement 15. Over temperature indicator BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 9  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. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    Operating temperature -10°C to +55°C Storage temperature -25°C to +70°C Humidity 95% non-condensing IP rating IP 54 RF immunity 30 V/m Status indicators Power / load status LED Rate LED (1,000 pulses / kWh) Communication status LED BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 11 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 BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 12: Installing The Meter

    1 x 6mm insulated terminal screwdriver 1 x Insulated side cutters 1 x Electric drill 1 x Masonry drill bit - Ø7mm 3 x wall plugs and screws - Ø7mm x 30mm 8 x bi-metal lugs if aluminium cables are used BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 13: Wiring Instructions

    8. Connect the outgoing live phase 3 to terminal 9 of the meter. 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. Figure 2: MCU terminal diagram BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 14: Installing The User Interface Unit (Uiu)

    Slide and clip the unit onto the base (Figure 3-3-A). Insert and tighten all screws, ensuring that the unit is securely fastened in position. (Figure 3-3- Communication Mounting bracket cable entry point holes Figure 3-1: UIU base view BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 15 Communication cable connector block 15mm stripped communication cable Figure 3-2: UIU back view Slide and clip into base Optional communication cable entry point Screw into base and insert security seal Figure 3-3: UIU side view BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 16: Installing A Wireless Solution

    Installing a wireless solution The BEC62(08) can be converted into a wireless meter, through the addition of a Wireless Meter Interface (WMI) which enables RF communication from the meter to the Wireless User Interface Unit (wUIU). It is important to note that the wireless solution requires a wUIU to be installed in the consumer’s home.
  • Page 17 Mounting bracket holes Figure 4-1: wUIU Base view Figure 4-2: Insert batteries BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 18: Pairing The Wuiu To A Meter

    This display indicates the pairing was not successful; this may be due to a range problem or a loss of power. Following a successful pairing, the display will show the default meter information. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 19: Checking The Wuiu Signal

    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. The signal strength is displayed on the bar graph. This shows signal strength of 80%. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 20: Installing And Pairing The Wuiu To A Wireless Extender (Wex)

    WEX starts communications. If the pairing with the WEX is successful, the following will be displayed. If the pairing with the WEX is unsuccessful, the following will be displayed. Check and confirm the WEX serial number. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 21 Enter the 11 digit meter serial number. As you enter the digits, the display will scroll to the left. When all digits have been entered, the WEX starts communications. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 22: Testing The Meter Installation And Sealing The Device

    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”. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 23: Commissioning 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.
  • Page 24: Features Of The Meter

    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.
  • Page 25: Current Measurement

    The maximum temperature trip limit is configurable and cannot be set to lower than 55C. A value of lower than 55C will be ignored and a trip limit of 55C will be set. The maximum temperature trip limit is not configurable and is used to protect the meter. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 26: Over Voltage And Under Voltage

    (example 420VAC), the feature will be disabled. Menu item 1 (indicated by the bar graph) displays the under voltage threshold limit Menu item 2 (indicated by the bar graph) displays indicates the over voltage threshold limit BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 27: Current Overload

    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.
  • Page 28: Tamper Status

    Number of tamper events Short code: #274# The number of tamper events are recorded on the meter from the time the meter is commissioned. Display indicates the number of tamper events. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 29: General Icon Indications

    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: BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 30: Token Acceptance Indication

    If the audible feedback option is installed a short 60 millisecond beep will be heard. System busy (hourglass) indication When the “system busy” icon appears the keypad is disabled. The consumer must wait until the icon disappears before entering data. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 31: Accessing Information On The Meter Using Short Codes

    Press #. The requested information is displayed. 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. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 32: Viewing The Meter's Serial Number

    The meter serial number will scroll from right to left. Viewing consumption information The BEC62(08) meter provides historical and predictive views of consumption, based on the historical data. You can access this information using short codes.
  • Page 33: Average Power In Kw

    19.58 kW Display indicates a power consumption of 8.31 kW for the first phase Display indicates a power consumption of 7.81 kW for the second phase Display indicates a power consumption of 3.46 kW for the third phase BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 34: Average Current Per Phase

    11.2 Amps Display indicates a current consumption of 19.2 Amps for the first phase Display indicates current consumption of 10.2 Amps for the second phase Display indicates a current consumption of 31.8 Amps for the third phase BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 35: Average Voltage Per Phase

    Pressing the # key will display the average voltage measured on each phase. Display indicates a voltage consumption of 280 Volts for the first phase Display indicates a voltage consumption of 210 Volts for the second phase Display indicates a voltage consumption of 180 Volts for the third phase BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 36: Time Remaining To 0 Kwh Credit

    Menu item 1 indicates a time remaining of nine days and 13 hours based on the current (instantaneous) consumption. Menu item 2 indicates a time remaining of nine days and 13 hours based on the average consumption over a 24 hour period. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 37: Total User Consumption To Date

    This is a predictive calculation of the consumption for the next 30 day period. It is based on the average consumption over the last seven days of active measurement. Menu item 1 displays the estimated average daily consumption. Menu item 2 displays the estimated average 30 day consumption. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 38: Last Hour, Last 24 Hours And Last 30 Days Consumption

    Display tamper detection counter Short code: #274# This function displays the tamper detection counter. Every time a tamper condition is detected, a counter is incremented. The example below indicates a 25 tamper conditions. The example indicates a 25 tamper conditions BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 39: Viewing Sts Token Information

    Viewing STS token information The BEC62 (08) meter provides historical information about STS tokens. You can access this information using short codes. Last ten meter specific tokens entered Enter short code #251# to #260# to view the last 10 meter tokens specific tokens entered.
  • Page 40: Value And Id Of The Last Credit Token Entered

    Value and ID of the last credit token entered Short codes: #200# and #201# The value of the last credit token entered can be viewed through short codes. Value of the last credit token entered ID of the last credit token entered BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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. Trip event type...
  • Page 42: Reason For Last Disconnect

    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 Unbalance power overload Thermal overload Over voltage Under voltage No abnormal trip registered BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 43: Token Error Indication

    #000#) to compare the parameters of the meter, or run a specific item in the test. Run #030# for the supply group code (SGC). All the information should be validated to determine why the token didn’t work. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 44 This occurs when the credit loaded from a token exceeds the maximum credit limit of the meter. 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. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 45 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 Token processing failed This occurs when the token is accepted by the meter but cannot be processed. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 46 Credit token with a DDTK key This occurs when the credit token entered is encrypted under a default key (DDTK). Display Description Display overrun This occurs when the value displayed is greater than the maximum display area of the screen. BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 47: Sts Token Result

    Token lockout status: Token lockout is active Token status not ready: The processing of the last token entered via a virtual carrier has not been completed 17-255 Reserved for future assignment BEC62(08) technical manual...
  • Page 48: Short Code Index

    This short code initiates the dispenser test Load switch test (STS1) Display test (STS2) Input device test (STS6), pressing 0-9 the display will be filled with the value of the key as shown Accumulated energy consumption - MTTD (STS3) BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 49 A ‘0’ indicates the meter is not in a tamper state A ‘1’ indicates the meter is in a tamper state To perform these functions, tamper detection must be enabled on the meter Available credit Phase unbalance (STS11) 011 - 029 STS Reserved BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 50: Manual Configuration Items

    View the meter's under or over voltage limits The first menu indicates the under voltage limit The second menu indicates the over voltage limit Pair a wireless user interface unit (wUIU) or a wireless extender (WEX) to a wireless meter. BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 51 View the user interface’s firmware version View the primary VTC protocol version View the UIU’s paired device's serial number. (applicable to split configuration meters only) View the MCU's nominal voltage Commission the meter Reserved Not applicable Reserved Not applicable BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 52: Status And Measure Items

    (instantaneous) consumption. The second menu indicates the time remaining till zero credit based on the average consumption over a 24 hour period View the RF signal strength (applicable to wireless meters only) BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 53: Factory Configurable Items

    View the UIU refresh interval (applicable to split configuration meters only) Reserved 090 - 099 Reserved Factory configurable items Short code Description Display View the meter's serial number View the software version of the meter (STS10) BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 54: Operational Statistics

    30 days section. View the number of meter tamper events See the Number of tamper events section. View the number of lost communication events (applicable to wireless meters only) 278 – 279 Not used BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 55: Sts Tokens

    STS class one tokens 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. Short...
  • Page 56: Sts Class Two Tokens

    STS class two tokens These are meter specific tokens that require encryption and are generated at a vending system; this excludes Conlog meter specific service tokens.  Maximum load limit Set the maximum load limit on the meter.  Clear credit Clear all existing credit from the meter, such as in the case of a tenancy change.
  • Page 57: Industrial Standards

    Physical layer mechanical and electrical interface for virtual token carriers DSP 34-1527 Eskom specification: Procedure for producing software process assessment documents ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems ISO 14001 Environmental Management OHAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System BEC62 (08) technical manual...
  • Page 58: Company Overview

    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.
  • Page 59: Contact Information

    Contact information Conlog Tel: +27 (31) 268-1111 Fax: +27 (31) 268-1500 Email: [email protected] Web: www.conlog.co.za Technical Support Tel: 0861 CONLOG Fax: +27 (31) 268-1227 Email: [email protected] BEC62 (08) technical manual...

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