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MULTILED

M812-LD*
OPERATING MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION

2. OPERATION

3. SCREEN DISPLAYS

4. PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS

5. RS485 COMMUNICATION

6. INSTALLATION

7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

8. SPECIFICATION
Revision 4
Date 21-10-2011
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 1.1 General
The MultiLed M812-LD* is a compact 96 x 96 mm Din case 3
phase power meter, with the ability to measure Volts, Amps,
Frequency, Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power, Active
Energy, Reactive Energy, Power Factor, Average Demand Amps,
Active Power Apparent Power, Maximum Demand Amps, Active
Power and Apparent Power

Power Systems :- Single Phase, Single Phase 3 wire, 3 Phase 3

wire unbalanced load & 3 Phase 4 wire unbalanced load.

The MultiLed is designed to be user friendly and simple to use. All

operations are controlled by the two push buttons & on the
front of the M812-LD*
All necessary programming is also carried out via the front two
control buttons.
Each phase current and voltage is measured continuously and all
other parameters are derived from these measurements in the
software. Voltage and current measurements are true RMS.

1.2 Memory
All data including energy registers, current and voltage ratios and the
calibration data is stored in a non volatile e 2prom memory. The
e2prom requires no battery or other circuitry to maintain the stored
data.
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 1.3 Relay Output
The option of a relay is provide on M812 models. The relay
output provides a pulse output corresponding to either Watt hour
or VAr hour consumption. (see programming section 4.3.1).
The MultiLed automatically calculates the pulse rate and whether
the units are W.h, kW.h or MW.h (VAr.h, kVAr.h or MVAr.h) from
the nominal voltage and current inputs.
The relay is a normally open contact. Every time the MultiLed
registers a Watt hour or VAr hour reading the relay closes.
Pulse widths can be programmed into the MultiLed, between 20
msec and 200 msec in steps of 20 msec. (see section 4.3.3).

1.4 Communications
The MultiLed has the option of providing RS485 or output of all
measured parameters.
The RS485 enables reading and programming of the MultiLed via
a host computer. The RS485 uses the Modbus protocol allowing
multi-drop with up to 32 MultiLed's connected in parallel. The
RS485 modbus protocol allows the MultiLed to be used with PC,
PLC, RTU, Data loggers and Scada programs.
The RS232 allows the MultiLed to be connected to a standard
serial communication port, for example on a host computer, data
logger, PLC etc.

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 2.0 MultiLed Models

M812-LD* measures and displays phase and line volts, phase

amps, frequency, active power, apparent power, reactive power,
active energy, reactive energy, power factor, average demand for
amps active power and apparent power, maximum demand for
amps, active power and apparent power and option of neutral
current.

Product codes Power System

M812-LD1 Single phase

M812-LD1-3 1 phase 3 wire unbalanced load
M812-LD4 3 phase 3 wire unbalanced load
M812-LD9 3 phase 4 wire unbalanced load

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 3. DISPLAY SCREENS
3.1 . The sequence of the parameters displayed are dependant on
the model and the wiring system that MultiLed is programmed for.
3.1.1 The following screens appear on M812-LD9 3 phase 4 wire
unbalanced load :-
ACTION :
Switch on power
COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is programmed to 3 phase
4 wire unbalanced load. The first
screen shows 3 phase line to neutral
voltage.

ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
The second screen shows 3 phase line to
line voltage
L1/L2, L2/L3, L3/L1. If the button is
pressed the MultiLed goes back to the
previous screen.

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 ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
The third screen shows 3 phase current
L1, L2, L3. If the button is pressed
the MultiLed goes back to the previous
screen.

ACTION :
Press
COMMENTS :
The fourth screen shows total Watt, VAr
and VA of the 3 phase system. Note for
Watt & VAr if either parameter is Export
the corresponding export annunciator
LED is illuminated.

ACTION :
Press
COMMENTS :
The fifth screen is an option and shows
the neutral current. The MultiLed
calculates and displays the current
flowing in the neutral lead.

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 ACTION :
Press
COMMENTS : If the option of neutral
current is not ordered the fifth screen
shows system Power Factor and Hz.
Note minus sign and export annunciator
indicate which quadrant the power and
PF are in. See section 3.3.3.
ACTION :
Press
COMMENTS :
The sixth screen displays Active Energy
(W.h or kW.h or MW.h depending on CT
and VT ratios) Note max 6 digits are
used, in this example reading is 354999
kW.h

ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
The seventh screen displays Reactive
Energy (VAr.h kVAr.h MVar.h depending
on CT and VT ratios)

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 ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
The eighth screen shows the Average
Demand for Watts, Amps and VA, of the
system being measured.

ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
The ninth screen shows the Maximum
Demand (Peak Demand) for Watts,
Amps and VA, of the system being
measured.

ACTION :

10.0 Press

8.0 COMMENTS : The tenth screen shows

9.0 harmonic distortion of each phase

voltage.

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 ACTION :

7.0 Press

8.0 COMMENTS : The eleventh screen

shows harmonic distortion of each
7.0 phase current.

ACTION :
10.0 Press

8.0 COMMENTS :

9.0 Pressing returns MultiLed to the

previous screen.

3.1.2 3 phase 3 wire unbalanced load screen sequence.

For 3 ph 3 w systems the screen sequence is identical to the 3 phase 4
wire unbalanced load, apart from the first screen where the voltage
shown is the line to line voltage. The second screen is Amps
3.1.3 Single phase screen sequence.
Screen 1 V. Screen 2 A. Screen 3 W, VAr, VA. Screen 4 P.F. Hz
Screen 5 W.h Screen 6 VAr.h Screen 7 Average Demand W, A, VA
Screen 8 Maximum Demand W, A, VA, THD V, THD A.
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 3.3 If the input measuring voltage and current signals are lost but
the auxiliary supply is still present the MultiLed indicates this by
displaying the following.
COMMENTS :

---- This indicates that measuring signals are

---- not present but MultiLed is still

functioning correctly. Check input signal
---- condition and connections etc.

3.4 If the auxiliary power is switched off the MultiLed stores the
last screen, and when auxiliary power re-applied the last screen
viewed will appear.

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 3.3 Export Watt and Var measurements
The MultiLed displays Export Watt and VAr readings by the
corresponding Export annunciator led illuminating. If export
annunciators are not illuminated Watt and VAr readings are
importing.

3.4 Leading and Lagging Power Factor

( Capacitive and Inductive loads).

3.4.1 Leading Power Factor.

A negative sign in front of the power factor reading
indicates a Leading Power Factor. i.e. The current is leading, the
load is capacitive. Example - .5000 P.F. indicates a Leading
Power Factor of 0.5 (capacitive load).
3.4.2 Lagging Power Factor.
No sign in front of the power factor reading indicates a Lagging
Power Factor. i.e. The current is lagging, the load is inductive.
Example 0.5000 P.F. Lagging Power Factor of 0.5 (inductive
load).
3.4.3 Quadrant indication.
If the Export LED annunciator is illuminated this indicates power
factor is in a negative quadrant. If Export LED annunciator is not
illuminated this indicates the power factor is in a positive
quadrant.
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 3.4.4 Quadrant / Power Diagram
360°
0°

IMPORT WATTS

P.F. P.F. = -

270° 90°
P.F. = E P.F. = E- EXPORT WATTS

IMPORT EXPORT
VArs 180° VArs
Note the E in the above diagram signifies that the Export LED
annunciator is illuminated
3.4.5 Examples of Import and Export Power.
3.4.5.1 Power factor at 0.5 lead (60deg).

Line 1 = Importing kW
Line 2 = Exporting kVAr
Line 3 = VA measurement.

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 3.4.5.2 Power factor at 0.5 lead (120
deg) negative quadrant.
Line 1 = Exporting kW
Line 2 = Exporting kVAr
Line 3 = VA measurement

3.4.5.3 Power Factor at 0.5 lag (240 deg)

negative quadrant.
Line 1 = Exporting kW
Line 2 = Importing KVAr
Line 3 = VA measurement

3.4.5.4 Power Factor at 0.5 lag (300

deg) positive quadrant.

Line 1 = Importing kW
Line 2 = Importing KVAr
Line 3 = VA measurement

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 3.4.6 Examples of Import and Export Lag and Lead Power
Factors.

3.4.6.1 Power Factor at 0.5 lead (60 deg)

Line 1 = Leading Power Factor

500 (capacitive load) in positive quadrant

Line 3 = Frequency measurment.

3.4.5.2 Power factor at 0.5 lead (120 deg) negative quadrant.

Line 1 = Leading Power Factor

500 (capacitive load) in negative quadrant

500 Line 3 = Frequency measurment.

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 3.4.5.3 Power Factor at 0.5 lag (240 deg) negative quadrant.

Line 1 = Lagging Power Factor

500 (inductive load) in negative quadrant

Line 3 = Frequency measurment.

3.4.5.4 Power Factor at 0.5 lag (300 deg) positive quadrant.

Line 1 = Lagging Power Factor

500 (inductive load) in positive quadrant

Line 3 = Frequency measurment.

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 4. PROGRAMMING
All units are fully programmed by the factory but there are many
features that can be programmed by the User to suit individual
applications and needs.
Programmed values and parameters are stored in non volatile
memory and are therefore retained in power down situations.

4.1 To enter the programming mode the two front buttons

& have to be pressed simultaneously and held for 5
seconds. The MultiLed now enters either the Security Code or the
LED display brightness level control screen. If the security code
has been programmed the MultiLed asks for the security code.
NOTE 1
If this is the first time unit has been programmed and or no
security code is set please proceed to page 21. Section 4.2.1.
NOTE 2
When in programming mode if the control buttons are not used for
more than 3 minutes the MultiLed returns to the measuring mode
and displays the first screen.
NOTE 3
If you do not wish to alter LED set up mode then Press again
and the MultiLed display moves to the next programming mode :-
SYS for setting input volts and amps see section 4.2.1

4.1.2 Entering pre-programmed security code.

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 ACTION :

code Press & simultaneously, and

hold for 5 seconds.
o000 COMMENTS :
MultiLed is now is now asking for the 4
digit security code.

ACTION :

code Press

2000 COMMENTS :
Press until 1st digit of the security
code figure is shown. If for example
code is 2413 then press until 2 is
shown.

ACTION :

code Press

2000 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 2nd digit.

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 ACTION :

code Press

2400 COMMENTS :
Press until 2nd digit of the security
code figure is shown, in this example
when 4 is shown.

ACTION :

code Press

2400 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 3rd digit.

ACTION :

code Press

2410 COMMENTS :
Press until 3rd digit of the security
code figure is shown, in this example
when 1 is shown.

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 ACTION :

code Press

2410 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 4th digit.

ACTION :

code Press

2413 COMMENTS :
Press until 4th digit of the security
code figure is shown, in this example
when 3 is shown.

ACTION :

led Press level required is shown.

COMMENTS :
Screen returns to LED brightness level
now programmed.

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 4.2.1 Adjusting Display Brightness.
ACTION :

led Press & simultaneously, and

hold for 5 seconds

COMMENTS :
MultiLed is now in LED brightness
adjustment mode

ACTION :
Press
led
02 COMMENTS :
Screen shows brightness level 2. Pressing
scrolls through 0,1,2,3,4 Note the
factory sets brightness level at 2.

ACTION :

led Press level required is shown.

COMMENTS :
Screen returns to LED brightness level
now programmed.

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 4.2 Programming of nominal voltage, current inputs and ratios.
The SYS (system) mode allows the user to program the nominal
voltage & current inputs and ratios. Please note the ratios can be
changed as long as the secondary (the input to the MultiLed) stays
as shown on the data label which is on the side of the product. For
example if the MultiLed had been set by the factory to have a C.T.
ratio 200/5A & the change required was for input C.T. ratio to be
500/5A this can be achieved by program changes. But if the
change required was for a C.T. ratio 500/1A then the unit would
have to be returned to the factory or distributor to have the
internal C.T. changed from 5A to 1A. The same applies to the
voltage if the MultiLed input voltage is 230 Volts L.N. then an
external voltage transformer ratio can be programmed as long as
the nominal input to the MultiLed remains at 230 Volts L.N.

4.2.1 Programming nominal voltage inputs.

ACTION :
Press
sys
COMMENTS :
MultiLed is now in supply set up mode.

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 ACTION :

230.0 Press
COMMENTS :
Display shows nominal voltage
programmed by the factory. In this
example 230 volts L.N. The cursor flashes
under the 1 st digit.

To change from 230 volts to for example 11kV :-

ACTION :
230.0 Press
COMMENTS :
Pressing scrolls the digit with the
cursor flashing below it from 0 to 9. When
the digit required is displayed Press to
store. In this example 0 is required so
Press when zero is displayed.
ACTION :
Press
030.0
COMMENTS :
Cursor moves to the 2nd digit.

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 ACTION :

010.0 Press

COMMENTS :
Press and scroll until 2nd digit
shows 1.

ACTION :

010.0 Press

COMMENTS :
Cursor moves to 3rd digit.

ACTION :

011.0 Press

COMMENTS :
Press and scroll until 3rd digit shows
1.

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 ACTION :

011.0 Press
COMMENTS :
Cursor moves to the 4th digit. In this
example the 4th is 0 so do not alter.

ACTION :

011.0 Press
COMMENTS :
sele SELE message appears, now unit can be
set for V, kV or MV. (In this example,
unit was set for 230V therefore
annunciator remains unlit). Pressing
scrolls through V, kV, M i.e. k or M
annunciator is lit.

011.0
ACTION :
Press
sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is V.

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 ACTION :

011.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is kV. i.e. The
k annunciator on right hand side is
illuminated.

ACTION :
011.0
011.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is MV. The M
annunciator is illuminated.

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 4.2.2 Programming current inputs. Once the voltage input has been
set and is pressed the screen goes to the current setting.
ACTION :

100.0 Press

COMMENTS :
This shows the input set for 100 Amp
input. The cursor flashes under the 1st
digit.

To change to 250 amp input :-

ACTION :

100.0 Press

COMMENTS :
Continue pressing until the 1st digit
shows 2.

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 ACTION :
Press
200.0
COMMENTS :
The cursor moves to the 2nd digit.

ACTION :

250.0 Press

COMMENTS :
Continue pressing until the 2nd digit
shows 5.

ACTION :

250.0 Press
COMMENTS :
The cursor will move to the 3rd digit. In
this example the 3rd and 4th digits
require 0 so press twice to move the
cursor along the 3rd and 4th digit
without altering them.
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 ACTION :

250.0
Press
COMMENTS :

sele SELE message appears, now unit can be

set for A or kA, MA. (In this example
unit was set for 250A therefore
annuciator remains unlit). Pressing
scrolls through A, kA, MA i.e. k or M
annuciator is lit.
ACTION :
Press
250.0
sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is A.

ACTION :
250.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is kA. The k
annunciator is illuminated.

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 ACTION :

250.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
Press if input required is MA. The M
annunciator is illuminated.

ACTION :
led Press

COMMENTS :
This indicates that the nominal voltage
and current have been programmed.

NOTE: If either CT ratio or VT ratio is change the MultiLed

automatically resets the energy and demand registers to zero.

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 4.3 Programming relay output. The RELAY programming mode
allows the User to assign the relay pulsed output to either Watt hour
or VAr hour. The MultiLed automatically calculates the pulse per
hour from the nominal V & I input values and will also calculate
whether they are W.h, kW.h or MW.h Additionally there is the facility
to change the pulse rates in multiples of 10 and the pulse width
between 20 msec and 200 msec in multiples of 20 msec.
4.3.1 Assigning relay to either Watt Hour or VAr Hour
ACTION :

rly Press twice

COMMENTS :
MultiLed is now in relay programming
mode.

ACTION :

825.0 Press
COMMENTS :
sele This shows 825.0 pulse per hour. Each
pph pulse = 1 W.h. The SELECT message
indicates relay output can be assigned to
either W.h or VAr.h. Pressing scrolls
between W.h or VAr.h
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 ACTION :

825.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :

pph Press if pulse output required is W.h

(The MultiLed will automatically select
whether to use W.h, kW.h or MW.h and
illuminate the corresponding annunciator)
ACTION :

825.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
pph Press if pulse output required is VAr.h
(The MultiLed will automatically select
whether to use VAr.h kVAr.h or MVAr.h
and annunciator will illuminate)
4.3.2 Selecting Relay Divisor
This allows the user to set the relay to pulse every 1, 10 or 100 counts.
i.e. If the divisor is set to 1 every time MultiLed registers stores and
displays 1 count relay pulses once. If set to 100, relay only pulse once
after MultiLed has registered displayed and stored 100 counts. The
MultiLed always displays the number of counts regardless of what
the relay divisor is set to. i.e. If the kilowatt consumption was 500
kW per hour and relay divisor was set to 100 you would get 5
pulse an hour.
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 ACTION :

825.0 Press

sele COMMENTS :
Press activates the decimal point. So
pph with decimal point in this position divisor
is set to 1 (825.0). So every count
MultiLed registers and stores the relay
pulses.
ACTION :

82.50 Press
COMMENTS :
sele Pressing scrolls the decimal point. In
pph this position divisor is set to 10 (82.50)
so relay will pulse once after MultiLed
has registered and stored 10 counts.
Press if this is relay rate required.
ACTION :

8.250 Press

sele
COMMENTS :
With decimal point in this position divisor
pph is set to 100 (8.250)so relay will pulse
once, after MultiLed has registered and
stored 100 counts. Press if this is
relay rate required.
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 4.3.3 Setting pulse width. ACTION :
Press
0.100 COMMENTS :

puls The MultiLed is now in the pulse width

LEN (LENGTH) setting mode. Pulse
lenRS485
widths can be set between 20 msec and
200 msec. In this example the pulse
width is set at 100 msec. Pressing
scrolls in steps of 20ms.
ACTION :
0.120 Press

puls COMMENTS :
The pulse width has now been changed to
len 120 msec. Press
value. If not press
if this is the required
to scroll until
required value is displayed, then Press

ACTION :
led Press

COMMENTS :
Indicates the relay has been assigned, the
pulse rate set and the pulse width set.

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 4.4 RS485 data output port setting. (RS485 or RS232 are options
if this option has not been purchased move to section 4.5)
4.4.1 Setting Baud Rates
ACTION :

485 Press three times

COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the RS 485 port
setting mode. If unit had been purchased
with RS232 instead of RS485, the screen
would show RS232

ACTION :
Press
baud
rate COMMENTS :

9.6 The baud rate is displayed, in this case it is

set at 9.6= 9600. Pressing scrolls
through the 4 baud rates available,
2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200. Once the
baud rate required is shown on the
screen press

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 4.4.2 Setting Parity
ACTION :

prty Press
COMMENTS :
n The MultiLed is now in the parity setting
mode. The n= NO parity. Pressing
scrolls through the options n, E = even,
O= odd. Press if NO parity is required.

4.4.3 Setting Stop Bits and Addresses. if the MultiLed

communication port is RS232 proceed to 4.4.4. If MultiLed is
fitted with RS485 proceed to 4.4.5.

4.4.4 Setting stop Bits (RS232 only)

ACTION :

stop Press

2 COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the RS232 port
setting mode. Pressing scrolls through
the option 1 = one stop, 2 = two stops.
Press if two stops are required.

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 4.4.5 Setting the Node Address (RS485 only)
The number of node addresses available is 1 to 247. Each
individual MultiLed that is to be connected to a common bus must
have its own unique node address.

ACTION :
Press
0001 COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the node
addr address setting mode. Node addresses
between 1 and 247 can be set. In this
example the MultiLed is set to node
address 1.
i.e. 0001 = Node address 1.
ACTION :
Press
0001
COMMENTS :
Pressing scrolls the digit with the
addr cursor flashing below it from 0 to 9. When
the required number is displayed
Press to store.

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 Example to set node address to 181 :-
ACTION :

0101 Press

COMMENTS :
addr Press until the 2nd digit shows 1.

ACTION :
Press
0101 COMMENTS :

addr The cursor now moves to the 3rd digit.

0181 ACTION :
Press

addr COMMENTS :
Press until the 3rd digit shows 8.

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 ACTION :
Press
0181
COMMENTS :
addr The cursor now moves to the 4th digit.
As the 4th digit in this example is 1 as
required press The address 181 is
now programmed.

ACTION :
led Press

COMMENTS :
This indicates that the address is
programmed.

4.5 Resetting of energy registers. The ENERGY

programming mode allows the User to reset both the Watt hour
register (W.h, kW.h, MW.h) and the VAr hour register (VAr.h, kVAr.h,
MVAr.h) to zero.

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 ACTION :

nrgy Press 4 times.

COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the energy
register reset mode.

ACTION :

rest Press

nrgy COMMENTS :
The screen now display's the option to
y n either reset energy register (Y) yes or do
not reset energy registers (N) no. Press
(Y) to reset W.h &VAr.h registers or Press
(N) if resetting of registers is not reqd.

4.6 The MultiLed measures Average Demand and Max Demand of

Amps, Watts and VA. Demand times between 3 & 30 mins can be
programmed when in dt (demand time) programming mode. The
MultiLed samples the instantaneous values for 1 min. then takes
the average of these samples & updates the reading. This sampling
updating ever min. continues until the time period selected is
reached. e.g. If time period is 15 min. then after 15 min. the ave. of
15 min. demand is displayed. When the 16th min. is reached the
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 MultiLed takes the average of mins. 2 to 16 and displays the result.
ACTION :
Press 5 times

COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the demand
time period setting mode.

ACTION :
Press

03 COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the time period
setting mode. The time period shown in
this example is 3 minutes. If this is period
required press
ACTION :
Press

15 COMMENTS :
Pressing the increments the time
period by 1 min, up to the maximum of 30
minutes (min. period 3 minutes). So in this
example time period shown is 15 minutes.
If this is period required press
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 ACTION :

led Press
COMMENTS :Indicates that demand time
period has been set. Note when a time
period has been set the MultiLed
automatically resets the time to zero. The
new time period starts once MultiLed is
returned to the measuring mode.
4.6.1 To reset demand time period to zero.
ACTION :
Press 5 times

COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the demand time
period setting mode.

ACTION :
rest Press twice

COMMENTS :
y n The screen now display's the option to
either reset demand time period to zero (Y)
yes or do not reset time period (N) no.

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 ACTION :

led Press

COMMENTS :
Indicates that demand time period has
been reset to zero. Demand period will
start when MultiLed is returned to
measuring mode.

NOTE. The Maximum Demand values are the maximum values

the MultiLed has measured from the time meter is switched on.
These maximum demand values are displayed until either
auxiliary is switch off, demand is reset to zero or demand time is
altered.
4.7 Programming Security Code. Once the 4 digit code is set only
authorised user can enter the programming section..
ACTION :

code Press 6 times

COMMENTS :
The MultiDigit is now in the security
code setting mode.

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 ACTION :
Press

0000 COMMENTS :
Four zero are displayed and the cusor is
flashing under the first digit. Using
scroll through 0-9 until first digit of code
required is shown. Example to program
1605.

ACTION :
Press

1000 COMMENTS :
Press until desired figure is shown in
this example 1.

ACTION :
Press

1000 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 2nd digit.

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 ACTION :
Press

1600 COMMENTS :
Press until desired figure is shown, in
this example 6.

ACTION :
Press

1600 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 3nd digit.
In the example the third digit required is
0 so press again.

ACTION :
Press

1600 COMMENTS :
Press cursor moves to the 4th digit.

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 ACTION :
Press

1605 COMMENTS :
Press until desired figure is shown in
this example 1.

ACTION :

led Press
COMMENTS :
Indicates that security code is
programmed.

4.8 To terminate programming for M812-LD units. Once the

programming has been completed there are two options available
either to cancel (CNCL) all data entered whilst in the
programming mode or to end (END) programming and return to
measuring function.

4.8.1 To cancel data entered.

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 ACTION :

cncl Press 7 times

COMMENTS :
The MultiLed is now in the CANCEL
mode. Press to cancel all data entered
during programming and return to
measuring function. Press to go to
END function.

ACTION :
Press

COMMENTS :
All the information entered whilst in the
programming mode has been cancelled
and the MultiLed has returned to the
measuring mode.

4.8.2 To end programming.

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 ACTION :

end Press 8 times

COMMENTS :
Press to end programming, but
before programming is ended you will be
asked if you wish to retain the security
code.

ACTION :

pass Press
COMMENTS :
code The screen now display's the option to
y n either retain security code (Y) yes or
cancel security code (N) no. Press
(Y) to retain security code or Press
(N) if security code no longer required.
ACTION :
Press or

COMMENTS :
All data that has been entered during
programming is stored and MultiLed
has now returned to measuring mode.
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 5.0 RS485 COMMUNICATION
The RS 485 allows remote reading and programming of the
MultiLed via a host computer. The communication protocol used is
a subset of Modicons Modbus, enabling the use of standard host
computer, PLC and scada programs. Up to 32 MultiLeds can be
connected in parallel to a single communication bus
5.1 MultiLed Modbus Protocol
5.1.1 Physical Connections
The interface to the Modbus network is via RS485 connection. This
takes the form of a twisted pair cable, preferably screened, onto which
up to 32 devices may be connected, one of which will be the host PC or
controller node. The devices on the network are connected in parallel
+ to +, - to - and shield to shield ( screen to screen). The shield should
be connected to earth at one point of the network only. Other
manufacturers of devices intended for use on the Modbus network
may have different + and - designations : some have Hi, Lo or A ,B. In
any case reversing the + and - connections may have the desired results
if the device fails to communicate with the master node.
The maximum length of the twisted pair cable specified by the RS
standard is 1.2km. Any length over 200m should be terminated at each
end with a resistor equal to the cable's characteristic impedance in
series with a 0.1µF capacitor.
A typical network cable is Beldon 8761.
5.1.2 Communication Format
Baud rate : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
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 Low level character format :
With Odd or Even parity = 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 parity bit, 1 stop bit
With NO parity = 1 start bit , 8 data bits, 2 stops bits.
5.1.3 Modbus Format
Data format :
RTU
32 bit, floating point format to IEEE-754 standard, exponent bias 127,
most significant byte transmitted first. There is no word reversal.
Address range: 1-247
Error Check :
Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC), Polynomial exclusive OR value
A001h Low byte sent first.
5.3.4 Modbus Protocol
Only the RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) form of the Modbus protocol
will be supported and all references in this sheet refer to RTU format.
Typically, the master or controller requests data from its slaves by
polling them one at a time and waiting for a pre-defined amount of
time for a response. If a node doesn't respond within this time period
the master will try accessing it a further two times before indicating to
the Scada system that the node has gone off-line or there is a fault
with it. If all is well the node will respond with the data requested.
A typical communication 'packet' will be in the form :
[Node Address] [Function] [Byte count, Data etc.] [Error check].
Because Modbus is a word (2 byte) orientated protocol, floating point
(4 byte) register numbers are counted in multiples of two.
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viz register 1 = start address 0
register 2 = start address 2
register 3 = start address 4
register 4 = start address 6

This also applies to the number of registers requested. If 2 registers

are requested the number of WORDS in the packet's [Number of
registers] slot should equal 4. (See examples in the following sections.
CRC Calculations
To calculate the Cyclic Redundancy Check value.
Load a word register with 0xFFFF (CRCREG)
Repeat the following for each character in the Modbus packet
{
XOR the low byte of the word register with the next (or first)
character in the buffer
Repeat the following for the whole character
{
Get the state of the lsb of CRCREG Low byte
Shift the CRCREG right by one bit shifting in a
zero in the msb
If the bit shifted out is a logical 1, XOR
CRCREG with 0xA001
}
}
CRCREG contains the CRC of the buffer
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 5.3.6 Timing
RTU frame timing :
The message start with an interval of at least 3.5 character times.
Following the last transmitted character, a similar interval of a least
3.5 character times marks the end message.
The entire message frame must be transmitted as a continuous
stream.
5.3.7 Response time.
Modbus response time from reception of the last character to the
transmission of the 1st character in its reply is less than 200 msec.
5.3.8 Codes Supported
Function 3 (03 hex) Read holding registers. (4X)
Function 4 (04 hex) Read input registers. (3X)
Function 16 (10 hex) Preset Multiple register. (4X)
Function 17 (11 hex) Report slave ID
BROADCAST is not supported and this command does not cause the
slave to respond to the master.
An EXCEPTION error will be generated if the node cannot fulfil the
task set by the Master or the Slave receives invalid data in its data slot.
Exception code table
Code Name
01 Illegal Function
02 Illegal Data Address
03 Illegal Data Value
5.3.9 Modbus Codes Reference
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Function 4 (04 hex) - read input registers. (3X)
These registers contain the measured and calculated values of the
instrument. Register addresses in the instrument start at 0 but in
keeping with Modicon Modbus codes, are
designated addresses starting at 30001.
Packet from master format :
[Node Addr][04][reg start addr(2 bytes)][No. of reg (2 bytes)]
[CRC(2 bytes)]
Response from slave format:
[Node Addr][04](Byte count][Data (byte count bytes)][CRC(2 bytes)]
The table below lists the parameter with the Modbus
equivalent address and its address within the
MultiLed. Any data requested that isn't applicable to the Type &
System column, will return the value -ve infinity (FFFFFFFFh)
3X REGS
Registers Modbus Reg, Start MultiLed Type &
name Addr, (dec) Addr. (hex) System Type
Volts L2-L1 30001 0000 M812-LD9 & LD4
Volts L3-L2 30003 0002 M812-LD9 & LD4
Volts L1-L3 30005 0004 M812-LD9 & LD4
System Volts L1* 30007 0006 All types
System Volts L2* 30009 0008 M812-LD9 & LD4
System Volts L3* 30011 000A M812-LD9 & LD4
System Amps L1 30013 000C All types
System Amps L2 30015 000E M812-LD9 & LD4
System Amps L3 30017 0010 M812-LD9 & LD4
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System W 30019 0012 All Types
System VA 30021 0014 All Types
System VAr 30023 0016 All Types
System P.F. 30025 0018 All Types
System W.h ** 30027 001A All Types
System VAr.h ** 30029 001C All Types
System Frequency 30031 001E All types
Watts L1 30033 0020 M812-LD9
Watts L2 30035 0022 M812-LD9
Watts L3 30037 0024 M812-LD9
VAr L1 30039 0026 M812-LD9
VAr L2 30041 0028 M812-LD9
VAr L3 30043 002A M812-LD9
Sys. W Demand 30045 002C All Types
Sys VA Demand 30047 002E All Types
Sys A Demand 30049 0030 All Types
Neutral Current 30051 0032 M812-LD9
Max W Demand 30053 0034 All types
Max VA Demand 30055 0036 All types
Max A Demand 30057 0038 All types
THD V1 30059 003A All types
THD V2 30061 003C All types
THD V3 30063 003E All types
THD I1 30065 0040 All types
THD I2 30067 0042 All types
THD I3 30069 0044 All types
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 * In 3 wire mode system V1, V2, V3 will have the same value as
volts L2-L1, L3-L2, L1-L3.

Example
To obtain all 3 line powers in a 4 wire system on Node 23h
Packet from master :
Start at Power L1 (0020), request 3 regs (0006 words)
[23][04][0020][0006][CRC(2bytes)]
Response from slave format :
[23][04][OC][12 bytes of data(3 regs x 4 bytes)][CRC(2 bytes)]

Function 3 (03 hex) - Reading registers (4X)

These registers contain the system setting and controls. Register
addresses in the instrument start at 0, but in keeping
with Modicon Modbus codes, are designated addresses starting at
40001

Read
Packet from master format :
[Node addr][03][Register start addr.(2 bytes)][No of reg(2
bytes)][CRC (2 bytes)]
Response form Slave format :
[Node addr][03][Byte count][Data(byte count bytes)][CRC( 2 bytes)]

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 Function 16 (10 hex) - Preset Multiple registers (4X)
These registers contain the system settings and controls. Register
addresses in the MultiLed at 0, but in keeping with Modicon
Modbus codes, are designated addresses starting 40001.

Write
Packet from master :
[Node addr][10][Register start address(2 bytes)][No of registers(2
bytes)][Byte count][Data (byte count bytes)][CRC (2 bytes)]
Response from slave format :
[Node addr][10][Register start addr.(2 bytes)][No of
registers(2 bytes)][CRC (2 bytes)]
The table lists the parameter, its Modbus equivalent address and its
address within the MultiLed. Any Illegal operation will return an
Error code.

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4X REGS
Reg Modbus Reg Start Read (code 3) Write (code 16)
Name Addr. Addr.
(dec) (hex)
Sys. V 40001 0000 Get the system Set the system
voltage voltage
Sys. I 40003 0002 Get the system Set the system
current current
Sys. Type 40005 0004 Get the sys. type Set the sys. type
1= Single phase 1 = Single phase
2= 3 ph 3 wire 2 = 3ph 3 wire
3= 3 ph 4 wire 3 = 3 ph 4 wire
Sys. Power 40007 0006 Get the sys power Illegal operation
Demand 40009 0008 Get the demand Set the demand
time time (3-30min.) time (3-30min.)
Demand 40011 000A Get the No. of sub Illegal operation
period -intervals left to
integrate in the
1st demd. period
Relay 40013 000C Get relay divisor Set relay divisor
divisor 1, 10 or 100 1, 10 or 100
Relay 40015 000E Get the No. of Set the No. of 20
pulse 20ms in the relay ms in the relay
width pulse width 0 to pulse width 0 to
10= off to 200ms 10 = off to200ms

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Reset 40017 0010 Illegal operation Initialise energy
energy counters Write 0
counters to this register
Reset 40019 0012 Illegal operation Initialise energy
demand counters Write 0
counters to this register

Example. To obtain System Volts & System Amps on Node 23h

Packet from master format :
Start at system voltage (0000), request 2 regs (0004 words)
[23][03][0000][0004][CRC(2 bytes)]

Response from slave format ;

[23][03][08][8 bytes of data(2 regs x 4 bytes)] [CRC (2 bytes)]
To set both System Volts and System Amps on Node 23h
Packet from the master format :
Start at system voltage (0000), set 2 regs (0004 words)
[23][10][0000][0004][08][8 bytes of data (2 regs x 4 bytes)]
[CRC (2 bytes)]
Response from slave format :
[23][10][0000][0004][CRC(2 bytes)]
Function 17 (11hex) - Report Slave ID
This function returns 10 floating point values.
To obtain ID on Node 23h
Packet from master format :
[23][11][CRC(2 bytes)]
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 Response from slave format :
[23][11][28][40 bytes of data (10 regs x 4 bytes)][CRC(2 bytes)]
The table on the next page lists the various names, their register
position in the data portion of the return packet and their usage.
Report Slave ID

Register Packet Position

Name (register No.)
Slave ID 0000 Always 800 (dec)
Internal use only 0001
Parity Errors 0002 0-255 counter. Resets
to zero on count 256
CRC Errors 0003 0-255 counter. Resets
to zero on count 256
I.D. software Rev. 0004
Spare 0005 Future use
Spare 0006 Future use
Spare 0007 Future use
Spare 0008 Future use

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 6. INSTALLATION
6.1 Case
The MultiLed M812-LD* is designed for panel mounting and uses
a standard 96 x 96 DIN case.
CASE DIMENSIONS
PANEL CUTOUT
92 mm
FRONT 96 mm (+ 0.8 mm)

92 mm
(+ 0.8 mm)

96 mm

SIDE 94 mm
6 mm

83 mm

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 6.2 Auxiliary Supply
The auxiliary supply can be connected in parallel with the measuring
input voltage, but this restricts the measuring range of the input
voltage to ± 15% of nominal.
6.3 Protective Fuses
It is good practice for the user to provide fuse protection to all input
circuits and the auxiliary supply.
6.4 Current Transformers (C.T.s)
Internally the MultiLed has C.T.s fitted which are either 5A or 1A.
The current circuit is designed for connection to the secondary of
external C.T. These transformers should conform to at least Class 1
as per BS7626 (IEC 185) or equivalent. The secondary of these
external transformers must have the same nominal current input as
that specified on the data label on the MultiLed. e.g. If the
MultiLed has a current ratio specified as 500/5A, then the CT could
be changed to 800/5A (or any ratio with secondary 5A) and used
once the current ratio has been programmed into the MultiLed.
But if the ratio change was 800/1A the MultiLed would have to be
returned to the factory to have the internal current transformer
changed to 1A.
Warning. The secondary of a current transformer must never be
allowed to be in an open circuit condition when the primary is
energized. In the open circuit condition high voltage may be
present. Each current transformer secondary should be short-
circuited when not connected to the meter.
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 6.5 Voltage Transformers (V.T.s)
Connection of voltages higher than the rated voltage, that is specified
on the MultiLed data label, is possible using external V.Ts. These
transformers must be at least Class1 accuracy. The secondary of
these transformers must have the same nominal voltage as that
specified on the data label on the MultiLed. e.g. If the MultiLed
has voltage specified as 110 Volts Line to Line, then a Transformer
with Ratio of 6600/110 volt can be used, once this ratio has been
programmed into the MultiLed. But if the ratio was 6600/400V the
unit would have to be returned to the factory or distributor to have
internal component changes to cater for the 400V input.

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 7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
7.1 All connections must be made as shown ensuring, all starts and
finishes of current and voltage transformers are connected as
shown.
Wiring Reference Note : k = x1 (white) l = x2 (black) K=H1, L=H2

SINGLE PHASE

L
O
A
D

SINGLE PHASE
3 WIRE
L
O
A
D
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 3 PHASE 3 WIRE
UNBALANCED LOAD

L
O
A
D

3 PHASE 4 WIRE
UNBALANCED LOAD
L
O
A
D

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 MULTILED M812-LD* SYSTEMS
Single phase
PARAMETERS DISPLAYED Single phase 3 Wire
Phase and Line Volts 3 phase 3 wire unbalanced
Phase Amps 3 phase 4 wire unbalanced
Frequency
Active Power AUXILIARY
Apparent Power AC voltage 115 or 230 volts (± 15%)
Reactive Power 45 to 65 Hz burden < 7VA
Power Factor OPTIONS
Active Energy Pulsed Output W.h or VAr.h
Reactive Energy RS485 Modbus protocol
Amp Demand RS232 ASCII
Active Power Demand DC Auxiliary 12V, 24V, 48V, 110V
Apparent Power Demand Neutral Current M812-LD9 only
Max. Demand Active Power
Max. Demand Current
Max. Demand Apparent Power
THD Phase Volts
THD Phase Current

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INPUT Surge withstand:
Rated Un 57.8 to 600V specify IEC 801 / EN55020
nominal voltage. ANSI C37.90A
Range 20-120% Un Interference:
Burden 0.5VA per phase EHF 2.5 kV 1MHz complying
Overload 1.5 x Un continuous with IEC 255-4
4 x Un for 1 second Protection ClassII :
Rated In 1 or 5 amp complying with IEC348 / BS4753
Range 10-120% In /DIN 57411 / VDE
Burden 0.5VA per phase ENVIRONMENTAL
Overload 4 x In continuous. Working Temp. 0 to +60 °C
50x In for 1sec Function Temp. - 5 to +60 °C
Frequency 45/65Hz Storage Temp. -10 to +65 °C
Temperature Coeff. 0.01% per °C
R.H. 0-95% non condensing
INSULATION Warm up time 1 min.
Test Voltage : Shock 10G in 3 planes
3 kV RMS 50 Hz for 1 min between APPLIED STANDARDS
case, input, auxiliary. 1kV between General IEC 688 BSEN60688,
case, input, auxiliary, relay output BS4889, IEC 359
& RS485 output. EMC Emissions EN61326-1
Impulse Test : Immunity EN61326-2
EMC 5kV transient comply with Safety EN61010-1
IEC 801 / EN 55020 HF

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 UL, C-UL, CSA
ENCLOSURE
Std. DIN case 96 x 96 x 98mm
Panel mount Via 4 retaining brackets
Cutout 92 + 0.8mm x 92 + 0.8mm
Material Black Polycarbonate
complying with UL 94 VO
Terminals Screws for 2 x 0.5-5mm
Weight 0.8kg / 1.75lb
OUTPUT RELAY
W.h or VAr.h SPNO. Rated 50V
Pulsed output. 150mA 5W ac/dc
Pulse rate Automatically set
Pulse duration Programmable in steps
of 20 msec from 20 msec
to 200 msec
ACCURACY
Volt & Amp 0.5% of reading ± 2 digit
Frequency 0.1Hz ± 1 digit
Active Power 1% of reading ± 2 digit
Reactive Power 1% of reading ± 2 digit
Apparent Power1% of reading ± 2 digit
Power Factor 2% of range
Energy IEC 1036 Class 1
THD ± 1% of range
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