1079 697h Jemstar II User Manual

II
Digital Multifunction
Electricity Meter
User Manual
Publication 1079-697
Rev. H
October 2022
AMETEK Power Instruments Tel: (585) 263-7700

255 N. Union Street Fax: (585) 262-4777
Rochester, New York 14605 Web: www.ametek.com
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Important Safety Notice
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this product can present potentially hazardous conditions if
safety procedures are not followed. To ensure that this product is used safely, it is important that you:
• Review, understand, and observe all safety notices and recommendations within this manual.
• Review your company safety procedures for meter installation and service.
DANGER!
Hazardous voltages are present during normal servicing of this device that can cause severe injury or
death. These voltages are present throughout the utility’s potential transformer (PT) and current
transformer (CT) circuits, and the meter’s connection terminals. Only qualified, properly trained
personnel should perform installation and servicing on this equipment.
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Table of Contents
General Information ................................................................................................................1
Overview ................................................................................................................................1
Supporting Software ..........................................................................................................2
Display Navigation & Menus ............................................................................................3
Unlocking the Meter ..........................................................................................................4
Technical Description ............................................................................................................5
Event Recording ................................................................................................................6
Model Number Description ...................................................................................................7
Specifications .......................................................................................................................11
Measured Quantities ........................................................................................................11
Input Range Limits and Burdens .....................................................................................12
Accuracy ..........................................................................................................................14
Loss Compensation..........................................................................................................18
Auxiliary Power ...............................................................................................................18
Frequency Range .............................................................................................................19
Clock Accuracy ...............................................................................................................19
Meter Creep .....................................................................................................................19
Analog Outputs (Option) .................................................................................................20
Test Outputs .....................................................................................................................20
Digital Inputs/Outputs .....................................................................................................20
Registers ..........................................................................................................................20
Load Profile .....................................................................................................................23
Meter Memory .................................................................................................................24
Communication Ports ......................................................................................................25
Communication Protocols ...............................................................................................26
Environmental .................................................................................................................27
Agency Standards and Certification ................................................................................28
Installation ..............................................................................................................................29
Case Styles ...........................................................................................................................29
Size and Weight ...............................................................................................................29
A-Base Mounting ............................................................................................................30
Switchboard Case Mounting............................................................................................30
Current and Voltage Input Wiring .......................................................................................32
External Connections ...........................................................................................................47
Grounding Recommendations .........................................................................................47
Signal Inputs ....................................................................................................................47
Auxiliary Power ...................................................................................................................48
Meter Inputs and Outputs ....................................................................................................49
Digital Input / Output Options .........................................................................................50
Socket Meter I/O Wiring Connections ............................................................................51
Switchboard Meter Connections......................................................................................51
Digital I/O Wiring ...........................................................................................................53
Analog Output / Internal Modem Options .......................................................................54
Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................55
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Analog Output Connections ............................................................................................56
Communication Ports ..........................................................................................................57
Communication Options ..................................................................................................57
Communication Port Protocol Assignments ....................................................................58
Optical .............................................................................................................................58
RS-232 and RS-232/RS-485............................................................................................59
Analog Modem ................................................................................................................64
.........................................................................................................................................64
Cellular Modem ...............................................................................................................65
Communication Repeater (future) ...................................................................................72
Ethernet Port ....................................................................................................................73
External Time Synchronization ...........................................................................................74
Operation ................................................................................................................................75
Meter Nameplate..................................................................................................................75
Meter Power Up ...................................................................................................................75
Meter Configuration ............................................................................................................76
Changing Meter Configurations ......................................................................................76
Display Faceplate .................................................................................................................78
Meter Display ......................................................................................................................79
Navigating the Register Display ......................................................................................80
Navigating the Display User Menus ....................................................................................85
Using Display Menus...........................................................................................................87
Unlocking the Meter ........................................................................................................87
Meter Settngs ...................................................................................................................88
Time & Date: ...................................................................................................................88
PT/CT Ratio .....................................................................................................................88
Digital I/O ........................................................................................................................88
Analog I/O .......................................................................................................................89
Preset Registers ................................................................................................................89
Communication Settings ..................................................................................................90
Test Mode ........................................................................................................................90
Meter Status .....................................................................................................................90
Meter ID, Firmware Version ...........................................................................................92
USB Port(future): ............................................................................................................92
Test & Calibration .................................................................................................................93

Normal Mode ...................................................................................................................93
Test Mode ........................................................................................................................94
Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................99
Servicing ............................................................................................................................100
Socket-base meters (S- and A-base) ..............................................................................100
Switchboard Meters .......................................................................................................102
Serviceable Parts............................................................................................................102
Security Keys .................................................................................................................107
Firmware Upgrades .......................................................................................................109
Using the WEB Browser for Firmware Upgrades .............................................................109
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Cold Start ...........................................................................................................................112
Default Time Displays ...................................................................................................113
Site Diagnostics .................................................................................................................114
Meter Health and Status.................................................................................................114
Phasor Display ...............................................................................................................115
Advanced Features...............................................................................................................116
Time of Use .......................................................................................................................116
Load Profile .......................................................................................................................117
Status Word........................................................................................................................120
Power Quality ....................................................................................................................124
Power Quality Recording ..............................................................................................126
Power Quality Recording Modes...................................................................................127
Voltage Sag / Swell / Outage Detection ........................................................................134
High Speed RMS Recording .........................................................................................136
Waveform Capture Recording .......................................................................................138
Power Quality Data Storage ..........................................................................................140
IEC 61000-4-30 Compliance .........................................................................................146
Demand Prediction (future) ...............................................................................................147
Fixed VAR Correction (future) ..........................................................................................150
Voltage and Current Transformer Gain Correction ...........................................................151
Totalization ........................................................................................................................153
Appendix A Default Settings ...................................................................................................1

Meter Identification ...........................................................................................................1
Primary Configuration .......................................................................................................1
Display Registers ...............................................................................................................2
Load Profile .......................................................................................................................3
Demand ..............................................................................................................................3
Time of Use Setup .............................................................................................................3
Timekeeping and DST Changes ........................................................................................3
Input/Output.......................................................................................................................3
Analog Outputs ..................................................................................................................4
Trigger Setup .....................................................................................................................4
Communication Setup .......................................................................................................4
Protocol Setup....................................................................................................................5
Display Setup .....................................................................................................................7
TLC ....................................................................................................................................7
User Management ..............................................................................................................7
Appendix B Accessories ...........................................................................................................1
Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................................................1

Electrostatic Discharge Prevention ........................................................................................1
Failure Mode......................................................................................................................1
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Appendix D DNP Serial Communications .............................................................................1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................1
DNP v3.00 Device Profile .....................................................................................................1
Implementation ......................................................................................................................4
IMPLEMENTATION TABLE..........................................................................................4
DNP Mapping ....................................................................................................................9
Events ..............................................................................................................................16
Time and Date .................................................................................................................16
Configuration ...................................................................................................................16
Appendix E MODBUS Communications...............................................................................1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................1
Communications ................................................................................................................2
Serial Port Connections .....................................................................................................2
Data Transfers using MODBUS RTU ...............................................................................2
CRC Calculation (RTU mode) ..........................................................................................3
RTU Message Framing ......................................................................................................3
Communication Errors.......................................................................................................4
Exception Responses .........................................................................................................4
Timeouts ............................................................................................................................5
Register Presets ..................................................................................................................5
Modbus Register Maps ..........................................................................................................6
Appendix F IEC-61850 Communication Protocol ................................................................1

IED Setup...............................................................................................................................1
Logical Nodes ........................................................................................................................2
GOOSE Messaging ................................................................................................................3
Reports ...................................................................................................................................3
Dataset ...................................................................................................................................3
Performance Class .................................................................................................................3
Configuration Software..........................................................................................................3
Appendix G ANSI Tables Communication (Future) ............................................................1
Appendix H Web Server (Future) ..........................................................................................1
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................1
Meter Measurements ...............................................................................................................1
Measurement Formulas ...........................................................................................................3
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GENERAL INFORMATION
OVERVIEW
The JEMStar II Digital Power Meter is a multifunction electricity meter for use in revenue & billing,
energy management and power quality applications. JEMStar II is available in a variety of installation
styles including Socket-base (S-base), A-base using an adapter, Switchboard case and a several retrofits
of older meters.
JEMStar II incorporates features common to modern electronic polyphase meters including:

• Real and reactive power and energy measurement
• Display of consumption, demand, and "instantaneous" registers
• Load Profile data collection and storage
• Multiple communication options for remote retrieval of registers and Load Profile data, as
well as programming
• Time of Use metering
• Digital inputs and outputs
• Loss Compensation (Transformer and Line)
• Voltage and Current Transformer Gain Correction
• Field Diagnostics
• Power Quality monitoring
• Demand prediction
• Analog outputs
• Alarm outputs
• Wide Voltage range (55 – 530V)
• Self power or external aux power
• Easy field-upgradeable meter firmware
Note: Certain features may require the installation of an optional module, firmware upgrade, or software
package.
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Supporting Software
The following packages are available for use with JEMStar II:
• JEMWare II Configuration software for setting up the meter’s operation.

It is also used to read the meter’s registers and load profile data, retrieve meter events and display site
conditions via phasor diagram. The JEMWARE II Software can be used offline or online while
connected to a meter.
• JEMRead Data Retrieval Program to perform the following functions:
Read and download data registers
Read and download Load Profile data
Read and download system Health and Status information
Read Self-Read Registers
Read Event Logs
Set Time of Day and Date
Perform Billing Period Reset
• UTS MV-90™1 Translation Interface Module (TIM) software that can be added to an
existing MV-90 system. This package will perform the data retrieval functions that are
normally assigned by JEMRead. For further information, contact AMETEK, or go to the
web at www.itron.com.
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Display Navigation & Menus

On power up, the JEMStar II meter displays the AMETEK Power
Instruments welcome screen. After a predetermined time, it begins
scrolling register displays.
Display Scrolling:
During normal operation, the display scrolls the
registers. The meter display can show from 1 to 4
registers per display screen. The scroll rate is selectable
using the JEMWare II software.
Meter Display Menu:

Pressing the Left front arrow button will invoke the
Meter Display Menu. The red perimeter around a menu
item indicates it is selected. Meter Settings is the default
starting location. To enter or select the menu item, press
the Set button in the center of the navigation keys. To
exit any menu, navigate to the Left arrow on the display
and press Set. Or press the Read button.
Meter Settings:
To enter, press Set. Using this menu you can configure
features such as:
Date/Time, PT/CT, I/O and Register Presets.
Communications:
From the Meter Display Menu press the Right arrow
once. And press Set. This will invoke the
Communications menu where you can configure the
ports.
Test Mode:
twice. Press Set. This will invoke the Test Mode menu
where you can configure various tests.
Meter Status:
From the Meter Display Menu press the Down arrow
once. Press Set. This will invoke the Meter Status menu where you can check the Comm and
Site Status, check the battery state, reset users and passwords and do a cold start.
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Meter ID:
From the Meter Display Menu, press the Down and Right
arrow once each. Press Set. This will invoke the Meter ID
menu where you can view the identification and
firmware version.
USB Port: (Future)

From the Meter Display Menu, press the Down arrow
once and Right arrow twice. Press Set. This will invoke
the USB Port menu where you can manage firmware,
load profiles, logging and more.
Unlocking the Meter

Refer to the Meter Display Menu and Meter Settings menus.
Before you can change any configuration parameters, the meter must be unlocked.
This is accomplished from theconfiguration screen you wish to make a change to.
Log-in to the Meter:

To change a configuration item from the meter display menu, you
need to log in to the meter with the correct username and password
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
JEMStar II offers a large variety of meter register data that can be viewed from the meter’s display or
retrieved using serial communications. Some of the register types include:
⚫ Consumption (Summation) ⚫ Peak Demand ⚫ Time and Date of Peak Demand
⚫ Coincident Demand ⚫ Average Power Factor ⚫ Coincident Power Factor
⚫ Date & Time ⚫ Cumulative Registers ⚫ Continuous Cumulative Registers
⚫ Firmware Version ⚫ Health Status.
JEMStar II also has Time-Of-Use (TOU) capabilities, and most registers can be associated with a
particular TOU rate.
The meter has an internal pulse recorder for storing load-profile data. The standard meter provides
enough memory to store 16 channels of recorded data in 15-minute intervals for up to 365 days.
Utilizing fewer channels will extend the length of time data may be recorded (for example, reducing the
number of channels by ½ doubles the length of recording time). [see Load Profile charts in the Advanced
Features section for more detail.] Special events such as power failures, time sets, and demand resets are
also stored in the load-profile data. This data can be retrieved through serial communications and
Ethernet using JEMWare II or JEMReadTM software. Optionally, a custom Translation Interface Module
(TIM) is available for the popular MV-90TM software supplied by Itron, Inc. The JEMStar II meter can
also provide analog and contact outputs for external monitoring devices.
Serial communications are performed through an optical port on the front of the meter and optional
communication board (RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, internal modem). The meter has multiple levels of
password protection with assignable privileges to accommodate read-only applications.
JEMStar II is software configurable using JEMWare II™. This software allows the meter to be scaled
for direct primary readings, demand information, register information, load-profile configuration, and
Time-Of-Use rates. Refer to the JEMWare II instruction manual 1079-699 for details on all the different
parameters that can be programmed into the JEMStar II.
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Event Recording
JEMStar II maintains records of certain events independent of the Load Profile features. JEMWare II or
JEMRead is able to retrieve some of this information independently. However, if you need access to the
data for troubleshooting or historical purposes, it is available in the meter
All recorded events include the following information:
• Type of event description
• The date and time at which the event occurred
• If applicable, the time after the event
The following events are recorded:

• Power Outage: any recognizable failure of the auxiliary power is recorded with the time
when power went down, the time at which it was restored, and an indication of which voltage
inputs were live (as displayed on the potential indicators) when power went down. Time Set
and Daylight Saving Time Change: these are recorded in the same list. They include the time
before the change, the time after the change, and an indication of whether it was a manual
(front panel or serial data) or automatic (Daylight Saving Time) change. Register Freeze:
Each Freeze includes the time the Freeze was performed, as well as an indication of whether
the Freeze was manual (serial command) or automatic.
• Register Preset: The most recent Register Preset is recorded with the time at which the Preset
occurred.
• Test Mode: The most recent Test Mode session is recorded with the time at which the Test
Mode session was entered and left.
• Calibration: The most recent Calibration is recorded with the time at which it occurred.
• Site Monitoring: Billing Period Reset: EachBilling Period Reset event includes the time at
which the reset was performed and an indication of whether the reset was automatic, a serial
command, or a front-panel reset.
• Configuration:. Each configuration event includes the time at which the configuration
occurred as well as an indication of whether it was a front-panel or remote (serial)
configuration.
• Voltage Sag / Swell: The 500 most recent voltage sags or swells detected by the meter are
logged. Each event records the minimum, maximum, and average voltage and current and the
average power factor for the duration of the event.
*Note that some events (such as power outages and freezes) are reported in the JEMRead Load Profile
download.
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MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION

This user manual is applicable to a broad range of JEMStar II meter options. To determine the options
on your meter, read the model number located in the center front of the meter faceplate and compare it to
the following guide.
JEMStar II Model Number
You build a model number by selecting options from each selection.
JEMStar II Base Meter Communication and I/O Options Additional Options Power Quality
Meter Form Enclosure Frequency Current Class Communication Options I/O Options Comms, Power, Time Sync Power Quality / PMU
05 = Form 5 S = S Base 50 = 50Hz 02 = Class 2 0 None 0 None 0 = No Additional Options 0 = No Additional Options
3 phase, A = A Base 60 = 60Hz 10 = Class 10 1A Single Serial: RS-232 DIO Internal Ch 6 D I/O
3 wire Delta R = Switchboard 20 = Class 20 1B Dual Serial: RS-232/485 DIOP Internal 6 Ch D I/O w/PS Ethernet Options Power Quality Options
06 = Form 6 1C Triple Serial: AO1 Internal 4 Ch AO (0-1mA) PQ PQ Ready
3 phase, (2) RS-232/485, (1) RS-232 AO2 Internal 4 Ch AO (4-20mA) IEC = IEC 61850 Protocol Meter can be upgraded in the field
4 wire Wye J1 = JEM1 Tall Retrofit 2A Single Ethernet Port for a future PQ Option
08 = Form 8 J1F = JEM1 Front Retrofit 2B Dual Ethernet Port You can select 1 each of Items: Time Sync Options PQ1 PQ Basic
3 phase, J2 = JEM2 Retrofit DIO or DIOP IB = IRIG-B Time Sync High Speed RMS, Power Availability
4 wire Delta J10 = JEM10 Retrofit AO1 or AO2
09 = Form 9 JS = JEMStar Retrofit 3A Internal Analog Modem EXDIO or EXAI or EXDA PQ2 PQ Advanced
3 phase, Q = Q121, 220 Retrofit (Ex. DIO/AO1/EXAI) Waveform capture, Harmonic
4 wire Wye Q4 = Quad 4 Retrofit You can select 1 each of Items: Recording, Flicker (includes
Q4T = Quad 4 Retrofit (Tall) 1,2,3 (Ex. 1B/2A/3A) Measurement Logging)
45 = Form 45
TD = MarkV Retrofit Measurement Recording Options
3 phase,
3wire Delta G1 = GE DS63 Retrofit DLP = Dual 16 ch Load Profile PQ3 PQ Max
G2 = GE DSW63 Retrofit ML =Measurement Logging PQ Basic and PQ Advanced
G3 = GE DS64 Retrofit (2x50 channels)
U = Universal
G4 = GE DSW64 Retrofit
Form 5/9
3 phase, G5 = GE Phase 3 Retrofit Meter Power Options
4 wire Wye G6 = GE DS65 Retrofit EAP = External Power (socket)
3 wire Delta W = Westinhouse Retrofit DC = DC Power (19-58VDC)
(use w/A Base All retrofits are based on
& SWBD) switchboard enclosure
Typical Model Number

JSII-09S6020-1B/2A/3A-DIOP
JSII JEMStar Meter

09 Form 9
S Socket Base
60 60 Hz
20 Current Class 20
Dual serial, single Ethernet, Analog
1B/2A/3A Modem
DIOP 6 Channel I/O w/ power supply
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JEMStar II Base Meter

Meter Form Enclosure Frequency Current Class
05 = Form 5 S = S Base 50 = 50Hz 02 = Class 2

3 phase, A = A Base 60 = 60Hz 10 = Class 10
3 wire Delta R = Switchboard 20 = Class 20
06 = Form 6
3 phase,
4 wire Wye J1 = JEM1 Tall Retrofit
08 = Form 8 J1F = JEM1 Front Retrofit
3 phase, J2 = JEM2 Retrofit
4 wire Delta J10 = JEM10 Retrofit
09 = Form 9 JS = JEMStar Retrofit
3 phase, Q = Q121, 220 Retrofit
4 wire Wye Q4 = Quad 4 Retrofit
Q4T = Quad 4 Retrofit (Tall)
45 = Form 45
TD = MarkV Retrofit
3 phase,
3wire Delta G1 = GE DS63 Retrofit
G3 = GE DS64 Retrofit
U = Universal
Form 5/9
3 phase, G5 = GE Phase 3 Retrofit
4 wire Wye G6 = GE DS65 Retrofit
3 wire Delta W = Westinhouse Retrofit
(use w/A Base All retrofits are based on
& SWBD) switchboard enclosure
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Communication and I/O Options

Communication Options I/O Options
0 None 0 None
1A Single Serial: RS-232 DIO Internal Ch 6 D I/O
1B Dual Serial: RS-232/485 DIOP Internal 6 Ch D I/O w/PS
1C Triple Serial: AO1 Internal 4 Ch AO (0-1mA)
(2) RS-232/485, (1) RS-232 AO2 Internal 4 Ch AO (4-20mA)
2A Single Ethernet Port
2B Dual Ethernet Port
3A Internal Analog Modem

You can select 1 each of Items:
DIO or DIOP
AO1 or AO2

1,2,3 (Ex. 1B/2A/3A)
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Additional Options Power Quality

Comms, Power, Time Sync Power Quality / PMU
0 = No Additional Options 0 = No Additional Options
Ethernet Options Power Quality Options

PQ PQ Ready
IEC = IEC 61850 Protocol Meter can be upgraded in the field
for a future PQ Option
Time Sync Options PQ1 PQ Basic
IB = IRIG-B Time Sync High Speed RMS, Power Availability
PQ2 PQ Advanced
Waveform capture, Harmonic
Recording, Flicker (includes
Measurement Logging)
Measurement Recording Options
DLP = Dual 16 ch Load Profile PQ3 PQ Max
ML =Measurement Logging PQ Basic and PQ Advanced
(2x50 channels)
Meter Power Options

EAP = External Power (socket)
DC = DC Power (19-58VDC)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Product specifications are subject to change. Please consult the factory for updates, improvements, and
new features.
Meter Forms
Form Number Type
Form 5S, 5A, 5R 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Delta)
2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Open Delta)
2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 Phase, 3 wire Network)
2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Wye)
Form 6S, 6A, 6R 2-½ Element [2PTs, 3CTs] (3 phase, 4 wire Wye)
Form 8S, 8A, 8R 3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Delta)
Form 9S, 9A, 9R 3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Wye)
Form 45S, 45A, 45R 2 Element [3PT’s, 2CT’s] (3 Phase, 3 wire Delta)
U (Universal) 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Delta)
A-Base and 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 Phase, 3 wire Network)
Switchboard Meters 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Wye)
2-½ Element [2PTs, 3CTs] (3 phase, 4 wire Wye)
3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Delta)
3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Wye)
2 Element [3PT’s, 2CT’s] (3 Phase, 3 wire Delta)
Current Classes
2 Amp (.001 – 2A)
10 Amp (.002 – 10A)
20 Amp (.002 – 20A)
Measured Quantities
Integrated quantities
Integrated quantities are power measurement quantities that are integrated over time, and which may be
accumulated. Integrated quantities are used for developing Consumption, Fixed or Sliding Window
Demand (Peak or Coincident), Load Profile, or Pulse Contact outputs.
JEMStar II measures the following integrated quantities:

• Watthours delivered/received, Net/Absolute per-phase, polyphase total
• VARhours delivered/received, Net/Absolute per-phase, polyphase total
• VAhours delivered/received, Net/Absolute per-phase, polyphase total
• Amphours, per-phase (up to 3 phases), polyphase total
• Qhours delivered/received, Net/Absolute per-phase, polyphase total
• V2hours, A2hours per-phase, polyphase total
Instantaneous quantities
Instantaneous quantities are short-term average or RMS measurements of electrical characteristics in a
circuit. Instantaneous quantities are suitable for Instantaneous Registers, or analog outputs.
JEMStar II measures the following instantaneous quantities:
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• Watts and VARs delivered, received, or bidirectional per-phase, polyphase

• VA delivered, received, or bidirectional per-phase, polyphase
• Q delivered, received, or bidirectional per-phase, polyphase
• Volts and Volts2 per-phase (up to 3 phases)
• System Volts (average of 2 or 3 phases depending on meter form)
• Amps per-phase, polyphase plus Neutral Current
• Amps2 per-phase, polyphase
• PF per-phase, polyphase
• Frequency
• Volts THD per-phase
• Amps THD per-phase
Uncompensated Quantities
JEMStar II is able to simultaneously provide both uncompensated and transformer- or line-loss
compensated measurements for Watt / Watthour, VAR / VARhour, VA / VAhour, Q / Qhour, and Power
Factor quantities in Display Registers, Load Profile, and KYZ pulse outputs. Analog outputs are always
loss compensated if compensation is enabled in the meter.
Input Range Limits and Burdens

Current Inputs and Burden
Class 2
• Starting Current: 0.001 A
• Operating Range: 0.001 to 2A
• Maximum Overload with accuracy: 2.2A
• Maximum Continuous Overload without damage : 3A
• Burden: < 0.5VA @ 2A Socket
< 0.5VA @ 2A Switchboard
Class 10, 20
• Starting Current: 0.002A
• Operating Range: 0.002 to 20A
• Maximum Overload with accuracy: 22A
• Maximum Continuous Overload without damage 30A
• Burden: < 0.125VA @ 10A Socket
< 0.5VA @ 20A Socket
Voltage Inputs and Burden

Operating Range 3 Phase: 55 to 306 Vac (L-N) 95–530 Vac (L-L)
Maximum Overload 550 Vac L-L
Burden 0.5 VA @ 530V
Current Overload
1.5x rated class current continuous 20x rated class current for 1 second
Auxiliary Power and Burden

Socket Meters, S-base or A-base
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Self Powered (standard):

55–530VAC self powered from any of the three phases
Maximum burden of 25VA total or 15VA per phase.
Externally Powered (optional):

55–530VAC or 90–300VDC externally powered via a cable
Maximum burden of 25VA.
Switchboard
55–530VAC or 90–300VDC externally powered via terminals
Maximum burden of 25VA.
Operating Frequency Range

42.5-57.5 Hz
51-69 Hz
Clock
50/60 Hz
AC Line frequency can be used as time synchronization input
When the AC line sync is selected, it will be used as a backup time sync whenever there is
no other external time sync connected.
Internal Crystal
The internal crystal will be used whenever there is no external time sync methods used.
Accuracy: 0.5 sec/day
The internal clock is maintained by a battery when powered is off.
Battery life: 10 years
IRIG-B
Time sync input (modulated or de-modulated) accurate to +/- 1 ms UTC Time
Modulated or Demodulated (auto-sensing), 9.3K ohm input impedance
The IRIG-B Option can be used for external time synchronization. When enabled, the
IRIG-B becomes the default time sync. When not available, the meter reverts to the AC
Line Sync or Internal Crystal.
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Accuracy
The nominal conditions referenced in the specifications are defined as follows:
VINPUT = Nominal Input Voltage ICLASS = Meter Class Current
TA = Test Amperes = ½ Class Amps Full Scale = ICLASS x VINPUT
Class 10 and 20:

Watthours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5
Current Current lag)
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.5 to 10 A 0.5 to 20 A 0.05 % RD 0.07 % RD
(0.01% RD typ) (0.01% RD typ)
0.1 to 0.5 A 0.1 to 0.5 A 0.15 % RD 0.2 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.2 % RD 0.35 % RD
VARhours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5

0.1 to 0.2 A 0.1 to 0.2 A 0.2 % RD 0.25 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.3 % RD 0.35 % RD
VAhours, Qhours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5
0.1 to 0.2 A 0.1 to 0.2 A 0.2 % RD 0.25 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.3 % RD 0.35 % RD
Volts2hours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Current Current
(per phase, polyphase total) 0 to 10 A 0 to 20 A 0.1 % RD
AMP2hours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Current Current
0.3 to 10 A 0.3 to 20 A 0.5 % RD
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.1 to 0.3 A 0.1 to 0.3 A 2.0 % RD
AMPhours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Current Current
0.3 to 10 A 0.3 to 20 A 0.1 % RD
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.1 to 0.3 A 0.1 to 0.3 A 0.2 % RD
Instantaneous Watts Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5
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0.1 to 0.5 A 0.1 to 0.5 A 0.2 % RD 0.25 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.25 % RD 0.4 % RD
Instantaneous Vars Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5
0.1 to 0.2 A 0.1 to 0.2 A 0.25 % RD 0.3 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.35 % RD 0.4 % RD
Instantaneous VA, Q Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5
0.1 to 0.2 A 0.1 to 0.2 A 0.25 % RD 0.3 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.05 to 0.1 A 0.35 % RD 0.4 % RD
Instantaneous Amps Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Current Current
(per phase, polyphase total) 0 to 10 A 0 to 20 A 0.04 % RD
+ 0.025 % Iclass
0.15 to 10 A 0.15 to 20 A 0.4 % RD
Instantaneous Amps2 Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Current Current
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.3 to 10 A 0.3 to 20 A 0.5 % RD
0.1 to 0.3 A 0.1 to 0.3 A 2.0 % RD
Class 2:
Watthours Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5
Current lag)
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.1 to 2 A 0.1 % RD 0.2 % RD
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.2 % RD 0.3 % RD

0.015 to 0.05 0.4 % RD 0.6 % RD
A
Varhours Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Current lag)
0.025 to 0.1 A 0.4 % RD 0.5 % RD
0.01 to 0.025 0.8 % RD 0.9 % RD
A
VAhours, Qhours Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Current lag)
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0.025 to 0.1 A 0.4 % RD 0.5 % RD
0.01 to 0.025 0.8 % RD 0.9 % RD
A
Volts2hours Class 2 Input Accuracy

Current
(per phase, polyphase total) 0 to 2 A 0.1 % RD
AMP2hours Class 2 Input Accuracy

Current
0.03 to 2 A 0.5 % RD
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.01 to 0.03 A 2.0 % RD
AMPhours Class 2 Input Accuracy

Current
0.1 to 2 A 0.3 % RD
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.01 to 0.1 A 2.0 % RD
Instantaneous Watts Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Current lag)
0.05 to 0.1 A 0.25 % RD 0.35 % RD
0.015 to 0.05 0.45 % RD 0.65 % RD
A
Instantaneous Vars Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Current lag)
0.025 to 0.1 A 0.45 % RD 0.55 % RD
0.01 to 0.025 0.85 % RD 0.95 % RD
A
Instantaneous VA, Q Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Current lag)
0.025 to 0.1 A 0.45 % RD 0.55 % RD
0.01 to 0.025 0.85 % RD 0.95 % RD
A
Instantaneous Amps Class 2 Input Accuracy

Current
0 to 2 A 0.04 % RD
+ 0.025 % Iclass
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.025 to 2 A 0.4 % RD
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Instantaneous Amps2 Class 2 Input Accuracy

Current
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.03 to 2 A 0.5 % RD
0.01 to 0.03 A 2.0 % RD
Class 2, 10, 20
Instantaneous Volts Class 2 Class 10 Class 20
(per phase, polyphase total) 0.04% RD 0.04% RD 0.04% RD
Instantaneous Volts2: Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

(per phase) 0.15 % RD 0.15 % RD 0.15 % RD
Frequency Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

(phase A) 0.001 Hz 0.001 Hz 0.001 Hz
Instantaneous Power Factor Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

(per phase) 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 %
* (FS / * (FS / VA)phase * (FS / VA)phase
VA)phase
Instantaneous Power Factor: Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

Form 5 (system) 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 %
* (2FS / * (2FS / * (2FS /
VA)phase VA)phase VA)phase
Form 6, 8/9 (system) 0.002 % 0.002 % 0.002 %
* (3FS / * (3FS / * (3FS /
VA)phase VA)phase VA)phase
Volts THD: Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

(system) 0.5 % RD 0.5 % RD 0.5 % RD
Amps THD: Class 2 Class 10 Class 20

(system) 0.5 % RD 0.5 % RD 0.5 % RD
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Loss Compensation
Type: Transformer Loss Compensation (TLC)
Line Loss Compensation (LLC)
Features: Separate coefficients for delivered and received power

User-configurable
Compensation Line Watt loss

Characteristics: Transformer copper Watt loss
Transformer copper VAR loss
Transformer iron Watt loss
Transformer iron VAR loss
Loss Compensation Watts, Watthours, VARs, VARhours, VA,

On Registers: VAhours, Q, Qhours, PF
NOTE: Registers, Load Profile channels, or KYZ Pulse outputs that are individually selected to be
"compensated" in JEMWare II have the following accuracy modifications:
Class 10, 20 Class 2 current accuracy modifier (add to

current range range accuracy listed above)
0.3A to Class 0.03A to Class add 0.05% of reading
Amps Amps
up to 0.3A up to 0.03A add 0.10% of reading
For example, an uncompensated Watthour register will have an accuracy of 0.12% at 10 A and 1.0
PF. If the same register is compensated (even though no compensation is enabled in the meter
overall), that register will have an accuracy of 0.07%. See the JEMWare II User Manual
(document 1079-699) for details on how to select a register as "uncompensated."
Auxiliary Power
Requirements: 55 – 530 Volts AC
90 – 300 Volts DC (switchboard models and socket/A-Base with
External Aux Power Options)
19 – 58 Volts DC (switchboard models and socket/A-Base with
Low Voltage DC Power – Option DC)
Source: S-base and A-base: derived from three phase voltage input
Switchboard: separate terminals, AC or DC
Auxiliary Power Burden: 25 VA maximum
Power Factor Influence: Maximum additional error due to power factor influence is
±0.002%/P.F. for P.F. less than 0.5.
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Frequency Range
50 Hz 42.5-57.5 Hz
60 Hz 51-69 Hz
Clock Accuracy
External tracking Accuracy of the clock is directly determined by the power
(line frequency): system frequency, except during loss of auxiliary power to the
meter. The internal reference accuracy is applicable for that time
period.
Internal Tracking: 0.5 seconds per day maximum error.
External Time Sync Option IRIG-B +/- 1 msec accuracy
Meter Creep
The meter does not creep No pulses or registration will occur on any function that depends on
current with the current circuit open
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Analog Outputs (Option)

4 Channels
Factory configurable for either 0–1 mA or 4–20 mA
Accuracy: 0.15% of full scale
Analog output accuracy is derated by 75 ppm of Rated Output per degree C difference from
nominal
Test Outputs
Type IR LED test pulse output provided through the optical port
transmitter; emits bidirectional (delivered or received energy) Wh
pulse when meter is in Normal mode, test pulse based on
displayed register when in Test mode.
Digital Inputs/Outputs
6 Channels
User configurable for either an input or output
When configured as an input the channel shall have the following requirements:
Selectable as Form A or KYZ
Maximum 40 Vdc input
1 mS time accuracy
Ability to capture 10 transitions per second
* An optional isolated 24Vdc supply is available to be used for a contact input
wetting voltage
When configured as an output the channel shall have the following requirements:
Selectable as Form A or KYZ
200 Vdc, or 200 V peak AC @ 50mA contact rating
Ability to transmit 25 transitions per second
Registers
Instantaneous
Characteristics - Updated every 1.5 seconds
- Average of 1.5 seconds
Displayed Quantities:
Per Phase and Polyphase W Del, W Rec,, W Bidirectional, VAR Del, VAR Rec, VAR Q1,
VAR Q2, VAR Q3, VAR Q4, VAR Bidirectional, VA Del, VA
Rec, VA Bidirectional, Volts, Amps, Q Del, Q Rec, Q
Bidirectional, PF Del, PF Rec, PF Bidirectional, V2, A2
Per Phase Volts THD, Amps THD
Phase A only Frequency
Consumption (Integrated Values)

Characteristics - Updated no less than every 2 seconds
- Configurable to be associated with any Time Of Use (TOU)
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Rate. If associated with any rate other than Total, the

Consumption Register shall accumulate only energy measured
while that rate is active
Per Phase and Polyphase Wh Del, Wh Rec, Wh Net, Wh Absolute, VARh Del, VARh Rec,
VARh Net, VARh Absolute, VAh Del, VAh Rec, Vah Net, VAh
Absolute, VARh per quadrant, Ah, Qh Del, Qh Rec, V2h, A2h
Display scaling In secondary (at meter terminals) or primary (at PT / CT input)

units
Preset Any desired value that may be displayed
Register Retrieval By any communication port
Average Power Factor

Characteristics Configurable to be associated with any Time of Use (TOU) Rate.
If associated with any rate other than Total, the Average PF
Register is based only on energy accumulated while that rate is
active. Average Power Factor is available only as a register.
Display Average Power Factor (PF) for the Billing Period.
Calculation The PF is calculated continuously from Watts and VAs

accumulated since the last Billing Period Reset. The
accumulators are cleared on a Billing Period Reset.
Demand (Fixed or Sliding Window)

Per Phase and Polyphase W Del, W Rec, VAR Del, VAR Rec, VA Del, VA Rec, VAR per
quadrant, A, Q Del, Q Rec

units.
Demand Interval Length 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes

Configurable for one or more subintervals per interval, as long as
the total interval length (number of subintervals per interval times
subinterval length) equals one of the periods listed above. No
more than 12 subintervals per interval.
Preset Any desired value that can be displayed
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Peak Demand
Displayed Quantities Normal peak, Cumulative Demand, or Continuous Cumulative
Demand
Characteristics Configurable to be associated with any Time of Use (TOU) Rate.

If associated with any rate other than Total, the Peak Demand
Register is calculated only on energy measured while that rate is
active.
Time of Peak Demand

Displayed Quantities Time or Date at which the corresponding Peak Demand occurred
Coincident Demand
quadrant, A, Q Del, Q Rec

units.
Demand Interval Length Matches the corresponding Peak Demand length
Preset Any desired value that may be displayed
Coincident Power Factor

Displayed Quantities Average PF over the Demand Interval in which a Peak Demand
was established
Thermal Demand
Types Thermal Demand
Peak Thermal Demand
Time of Peak Thermal Demand
quadrant, Volts, A, Q Del, Q Rec, PF
Per Phase Volts THD, Amps THD
Phase A only Frequency
Demand Prediction
Per Phase and Polyphase W Del, W Rec, VAR Del, VAR Rec, VA Del, VA Rec,
VAR per quadrant, Amp, Q Del, Q Rec
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Periodic Self-Read
Records Displayed Date and time of the Self Read
Health Status summary
Up to 4 Registering quantities
Storage Up to the 36 most recent Self Read records
Configurable for: – Every Demand (Sub)Interval Closure

– Every Hour – Every Day – Every Month
– Every Billing Period Reset
Status
Storage Time, date, firmware version, comm setting, and health status
Time Of Use (TOU)

– Four season schedules
– Nine day types including each day of the week and two holiday
types
– Twenty-year calendar with up to 200 holidays specified
– Each measurement register can be associated with one of nine
time-of-use rates (A – H, and Total)
– Up to eight rate changes can be specified for each day type
Totalization (future)
Characteristics - Special-purpose Consumption registers
- Displayed quantities, scaling, preset, and register retrieval are
identical to Consumption registers.
Load Profile
Per Phase and Polyphase Wh Del, Wh Rec, VARh Del, VARh Rec, VAh Del, VAh Rec,
VARh per quadrant, Ah, Qh Del, Qh Rec, Avg. W Del, Avg. W
Rec, Avg. VAR Del, Avg. VAR Rec, Avg. VAR per quadrant,
VA,Volts, Amps, Power Factor, Hertz, Volts-THD, Amps-THD,
Pulses, Status, A2, V2, A2h, V2h, Q, Qhr, Totalization channels 1–
12
– Up to 32 channels of storage (16 standard)

– Programmable interval length (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 30,
and 60 minutes); independent of Demand Interval
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Meter Memory
1GB NAND Flash (Non Volatile), 2GB RAM (Volatile)
The JEMStar II uses a combination of non-volatile NAND Flash memory, RAM (volatile memory) and
battery backed memory. The distribution of memory for various functions is described below:
Meter Configuration - Stored in non-volatile memory the moment it’s loaded into the meter
Register Measurements - Stored in non-volatile memory every 10 minutes or directly after a Freeze
command. Battery backed memory used to temporarily store
measurements since the last write.
Load Profile Data - Stored in non-volatile memory after an interval has completed. Battery
backed memory used to temporarily store load profile data since the last
interval write.
Event Logs - Stored in non-volatile memory after an event occurs.
Power Quality Data - Stored in non-volatile memory at the completion of every event.
Clock - The meter’s internal clock saves the time and date using battery backed
memory. If power is removed from the meter and the battery is dead (or
removed), the time will revert to midnight, January 1, 1970 upon power
up.
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Communication Ports
Optical (Port 1)
– Type 2, Front panel mounted
– Mating Sensor can be attached with the meter cover installed
(magnetic type), or cover removed (hanging type)
– Complies with ANSI C12.13-1991, Section 3.6
– Uses JEM Binary Protocol
– User configurable for 300 – 19200 baud
– Primarily used for calibration, verification and configuration
RS-232 (Port 2–4) (optional)

– Supports Tx, Rx, Gnd, and RTS signals
– Half duplex operation
– Configurable for 300 – 115,200 baud
– Mutually exclusive with RS-485 option (Ports 3,4)
– Configurable for all JEMStar II protocols
– Primarily used for direct connection to RTU, ext modem
RS-485 (Port 3, 4) (optional)

– Supports Tx, Rx, Gnd signals
– Configurable for 300 – 115,200 baud
– Mutually exclusive with RS-232 option
– Configurable for all JEMStar II protocols
– Network up to 32 meters with CommRepeater option
– Recommended max. cable length: 4000 feet; actual length is
dependent upon environment
Internal Modem (Port 5) (optional)

– 56k Analog Modem
– Cell Modem (CDMA: Verizon, Sprint)
– (GSM/GPRS: Cingular, AT&T, Rogers, T-Mobile)
– Configurable Answer & Phone Home schedules
– Configurable for JEM Binary protocol
Ethernet (Port 6, 7) (optional)

– 12 simultaneous users
– 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
– Optional internal Web server
–Fixed IP Address per Ethernet Port
– JEM Binary (max 4)
– Modbus TCP/IP (max 2) Master/Slave
– DNP Protocol (max 5)
– IEC 61850 (max 1)
WIFI (Port 8) (Future)

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Compliance – CCITT: V.34 bis, V.34, V.32 bis, V.32, V.22 bis, V.22, & V.21
– Bell®: 212A and 103
Speeds – 14400, 9600, 2400, 1200, and 300 bps

– Industry Standard ‘AT’ command set
– V.42/MNP® protocols (Error correction: V.42, MNP® 2-4, &
MNP 10)
Data Compression V.42 bis and MNP 5
Call-Home on Power Outage Modem Option (optional)

– Internal modem that calls up to 4 telephone numbers and
transmits a message during power failure
– User configurable phone numbers and messages
Communication Repeater (optional)

– Permits up to 32 meters to be grouped using a single internal
modem
– Requires the RS-485 option installed in each meter of a group
Communication Protocols
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8
Protocol
Optical RS-232 RS-232/485 RS-232/485 Modem Ethernet Ethernet WIFI
JEM Binary 1 1 1 1 1 4 4
Modbus RTU 1 1 1 1
Modbus TCP/IP 2 2
DNP 1 1 1 1 5 5
DLMS/COSEM 1 1 1 1 1 1
IEC 61850 1 1
ANSI Tables
C37.118 Future
NTP
IEEE 1588
WEB Server
Email
SNMP
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Environmental
Temperature
• Operating
o Continuous operating temperature: -30 to +70 °C
o Short term (24 hour maximum operating temperature) per ANSI C12.20: +85 °C
o Display operating range: -20 to +55 °C
o Basic meter accuracy shall be derated by 50 ppm of Rated Output per degree C
difference from nominal
• Storage
o The storage temperature range shall be -30 to +85 °C
Humidity
• Continuous operating humidity: 95% at +40 °C
Insulation
Voltage / Current Inputs In accordance with ANSI Standard C12.20
Auxiliary Power Input: 1500 Vrms, 60Hz for 1 minute between Aux. Power
(Switchboard only) and voltage input.
2500 Vrms, 60Hz for 1 minute between Aux. Power and all other
inputs, outputs and case.
Contact Inputs 500V RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between each contact input circuit
and any other contact input circuit
1 kV RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between each contact input circuit
and all other circuits, terminals, and case
Contact Outputs 500V RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between each contact output
circuit and any other contact output circuit
1 kV RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between each contact output circuit
and all other circuits, terminals, and case
Communication Ports
RS-232/485, Ethernet: 1 kV RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between the RS-232/485 and
Ethernet circuits and all other circuits, terminals, and case
Modem 1 kV RMS, 60Hz for 1 minute between the modem telephone line
circuit and all other circuits, terminals, and case
Surge
o IEC 61000-4-5
Magnetic Field
• 100 A-turn
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EFT
• IEC 61000-4-4
o 5/50 nS
o 4kV on power inputs
o 2kV on inputs/outputs
SWC
• IEEE 37.90.1, 2.5kV oscillatory
RF Susceptibility
• 15 V/m, 200kHz to 10 GHz
Emissions
• FCC Part 15, subpart A, class A
ESD
• IEC 61000-4-2, 15kV
Agency Standards and Certification

ANSI Tested and certified to comply with ANSI Standard C12.20-2010
The S-base and A-base meet ANSI C12.20, for class A emissions
FCC The internal modem complies with FCC Part 68
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INSTALLATION
CASE STYLES
JEMStar II is available in the following case styles:
• Socket connected (S base), conforming to ANSI standard C12.10-2004, Section 5

• Small Switchboard case
• Adapter to convert S-base meter to bottom-connected (A-base) style
Size and Weight

• S base: 5.5 pounds
• Meter with A-base adapter: 7.5 pounds
• Small switchboard case: 11.5 pounds
S-Base Meter Dimensions
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Installation and Operation
A-Base Mounting
A-Base Adapter Mounting Dimensions

(With S-base meter installed, total depth in front of mounting panel is 10.25”)
IMPORTANT: When installing the meter locking ring on the A-base adapter, be sure that the ground
tab on the right side of the adapter is securely fitted under the ring.
Ground tab Ring mounted correctly

with tab underneath
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Switchboard Case Mounting
6.80 6.19 .44
9.13
READ
RESET
2.13
Switchboard Case Meter Dimensions
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CURRENT AND VOLTAGE INPUT WIRING
Meter Forms
Form Number Type

Form 5S, 5A, 5R 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Delta)
2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 Phase, 3 wire Network)
2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Wye)
Form 6S, 6A, 6R 2-½ Element [2PTs, 3CTs] (3 phase, 4 wire Wye)
Form 8S, 8A, 8R 3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Delta)
Form 9S, 9A, 9R 3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Wye)
Form 45S, 45A, 45R 2 Element [3PT’s, 2CT’s] (3 Phase, 3 wire Delta)
U (Universal) 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Delta)
A-Base and 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 Phase, 3 wire Network)
Switchboard Meters 2 Element [2PTs, 2CTs] (3 phase, 3 wire Wye)
2-½ Element [2PTs, 3CTs] (3 phase, 4 wire Wye)
3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Delta)
3 Element [3PTs, 3CTs] (3 Phase, 4 wire Wye)
2 Element [3PT’s, 2CT’s] (3 Phase, 3 wire Delta)
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33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
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EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
JEMStar II uses industry-standard power connector configurations consistent with the standards listed in
the Specifications section. JEMStar II Switchboard Case power connectors will accept 12 gauge solid
wire or a ring or spade lug.
Connections that are intended to be made and broken during normal meter operation (e.g. temporary data
connections, Test Pulse pickup, etc.) are accessible without exposing the operator to live power terminals
or conductors.
Other JEMStar II electrical connections (e.g. Contact Outputs, Contact Inputs, Modem) are brought
outside the meter as pigtail leads (S-base, A-base) of an appropriate wire gauge and insulation to
maintain the electrical requirements of ANSI standards. The Switchboard model provides user
connections on rear-mounted terminal blocks or connectors.
Grounding Recommendations
It is important to ensure that the JEMStar II meter is properly grounded. The S-base and A-base models
are constructed per ANSI C12.10 standards and the ground tabs on the rear of the meter must be properly
connected to earth ground through the socket. The Switchboard case is steel and must have a good
protective ground to ensure that the entire housing is safe. The switchboard housing has an earth ground
terminal at the rear of the housing. Supply an adequate, low-impedance ground to the JEMStar II case
and verify with an ohmmeter. Be sure not to make grounding connections on painted surfaces. All
signal inputs and outputs that will be wired for extended distances from the JEMStar II should be
shielded cables, with the shield grounded at one end. The instrument PT and CT commons should be
grounded consistent with your company’s wiring procedures.
Signal Inputs
Voltage Inputs
The meter will operate continuously at any voltage within the nominal range of 55 – 530 volts while still
meeting all operational specifications.
Refer to the Specifications section for input burden.
Current Inputs
The JEMStar II is configured at manufacture for one of the standard current Class ranges listed in the
Specifications section. Each JEMStar II current input can withstand a continuous overload of 1.5 times
the Class current, or 20 times the Class current for 0.5 second without damage or permanent change in
registration. Refer to the Specifications section for input burden.
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AUXILIARY POWER
For S-base and A-base models, the standard meter configuration is Self Powered via the Phase A, B & C
voltage inputs. The power supply will operate from any phase. No separate connection is required. Refer
to the Specifications section for burden.
There are two options available for external auxiliary power on S-base and A-base models. Option EAP
is for a universal AC/DC Power Input as shown below. Option DC is for a Low Voltage DC power
supply. A two wire cable will be provided from the bottom of the meter socket for connection to power.
Wire Function Option EAP Option DC
Color AC Range DC Range DC Range
Red + (L) 55-530 90- 19-58VDC
(White) VAC 300VDC
Black - (N)
The Switchboard models are designed to obtain Auxiliary Power from a separate terminal block
connection. The Switchboard meter comes with a universal AC/DC power supply as shown below. As
an option, the Switchboard models can be ordered with the Low Voltage DC Power, Option DC.
Terminal Standard Power Input Option DC

AC Range DC Range DC Range
+ (L) 55-530 VAC 90-300VDC 19-58VDC
- (N)
AUX Power
+ -
(L) (N) Switchboard Meter (rear view)
Power Input
(refer to table above)
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METER INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The JEMStar II Meter has several options for digital I/O and analog outputs. You can combine both
digital and analog options in the same meter as shown below.
I/O Options
0 None
DIO Internal Ch 6 D I/O
DIOP Internal 6 Ch D I/O w/PS
AO1 Internal 4 Ch AO (0-1mA)
AO2 Internal 4 Ch AO (4-20mA)
DIO or DIOP
AO1 or AO2
The Digital I/O and Analog Output options are contained on separate boards which are easily accessible.
The drawing below shows where the boards are located on a socket meter. The same orientation is used
for the switchboard meter.
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Digital Input / Output Options

The JEMStar II Meter has an option for digital I/O which consists of 6 channels that can be individually
configured as inputs or outputs using the JEMWARE Configuration Software. The Digital I/O option can
be equipped with or without an isolated 24V power supply for supplying power to the digital inputs.
Contact Inputs
The Form A Contacts and can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:
• Pulse Counter: Each transition (make or break) is counted as a pulse.
• Interval synchronization pulse: Each "make" causes the Demand Interval and / or Load Profile (if so
configured) to be re-synchronized.
• TOU Rate Override: Each "make" will cause the present Time Of Use rate to change to a user-
configured “override” billing rate.
• Status Input: Each "make/break" of an external contact can be monitored by the meter
• Record Load Profile: This can be used to enable the recording of Load Profile when that channel is
configured to record only during the presence of the digital input.
• Trigger Alarm: Used to trigger a power quality event.
JEMStar II can provide an internal 24 Vdc wetting voltage for the contact inputs (Option DIOP). If
option DIO is specified, the user must provide an external wetting source. The external source must have
the following characteristics:
• Minimum ON voltage 10Vdc

• Maximum ON voltage 40Vdc
• Current limited to 50 mA
JEMStar II will de-bounce both "make" and "break" transitions on each contact input for at least 20
milliseconds. The maximum detectable pulse rate is 100 transitions per second.
Contact Outputs
JEMStar II Outputs can be used as a Form A or KYZ.
Outputs can be configured to perform any one of the following functions:

• Energy pulse output: KYZ Contact configurable for any consumption quantity or energy constant.
• End of Demand Interval Output: the Form A output will close for one second when a demand (sub)
interval closes.
• Trigger Alarm: The Form A Output will close upon an alarm trigger if the trigger condition is set to
activate a digital output.
The JEMStar II contact closure outputs meet the following specifications:
• Maximum open-circuit voltage is 200 volts, DC or peak AC.

• Maximum closed-circuit voltage drop is 2.5 volts at 30 mA.
• In the closed state, the contact will conduct in either direction.
• The maximum current rating for a closed contact is 50 mA.
• The contact outputs are TTL-compatible when used with an external 4700  pull-up resistor to an
external +5Vdc source.
• Maximum output rate is 25 transitions per second. A transition is defined as a single change of state,
either open-to-close or close-to-open. This equates to 10 complete pulse cycles per second
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Socket Meter I/O Wiring Connections
Digital
I/O Cable
P4
Serial
Com
P2 Cables
P3
Analog
Output
Switchboard Meter Connections
Analog Output Digital I/O Channels 1-4
RS-485 Serial Port Digital I/O Channels 5,6
RS-232 Ports
(DB9 Female)
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Typical Digital I/O Wiring:

The 6 Digital Inputs and Outputs use the same connection terminals(wires) and are selected via the
JEMWARE Software Configuration. Digital Inputs use a Form A Contact and Digital Outputs use a
Form A or KYZ Output. DIO Channel 1 shown below as a Form A Input, KYZ Output and Form A
Output
Form A Input
contact contact
Y Y
+
Form A Input 10 to 40 VDC Form A Input
K
- K
FCV COM
FCV +
Meter with DIO Meter with DIOP
KYZ Output
Normally Open Normally Closed
Y Y
KYZ Output consists of
two independent Form A
K K contacts connected
together
Z Z
Meter with DIO Meter with DIO
Note: Normally Open/Closed refers to the power on normal state (no pulses)
Form A Output
Meter with DIO
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Digital I/O Wiring
For the S-Base and A-Base meter styles, JEMStar II contact input connections are provided via a multi-
conductor cable. The wire colors are as follows.
Digital I/O Connections -Socket and A-Base

Signal Color Signal Color
DI/O #1 Y WHT/RED DI/O #4 Y WHT/BLK
DI/O #1 K WHT/ORG DI/O #4 K WHT/GRN
DI/O #1 Z WHT/BRN DI/O #4 Z WHT/BLU
DI/O #2 Y WHT/BLK/GRN DI/O #5 Y WHT/BLK/RED
DI/O #2 K WHT/BLK/BLU DI/O #5 K WHT/BLK/ORG
DI/O #2 Z WHT/RED/GRN DI/O #5 Z WHT/BLK/BRN
DI/O #3 Y WHT/RED/BLU DI/O #6 Y WHT/RED/ORG
DI/O #3 K WHT/GRN/ORG DI/O #6 K WHT/RED/BRN
DI/O #3 Z WHT/GRN/BRN DI/O #6 Z WHT/GRN/BLU
FCV+ WHT/ORG/BRN FCV COM WHT/ORG/BLU
Digital I/O Connections - Switchboard

Digital I/O Channels 1–4 Digital I/O Channels 5, 6
Signal Terminal Signal Terminal
DI/O #1 Y 1 DI/O #5 Y 1
DI/O #1 K 2 DI/O #5 K 2
DI/O #1 Z 3 DI/O #5 Z 3
DI/O #2 Y 4 DI/O #6 Y 4
DI/O #2 K 5 DI/O #6 K 5
DI/O #2 Z 6 DI/O #6 Z 6
DI/O #3 Y 7 FCV + 7
DI/O #3 K 8 FCV Com 8
DI/O #3 Z 9 FCV = 24Vdc Field Contact
DI/O #4 Y 10 Voltage for digital inputs
DI/O #4 K 11 (option DIOP)
DI/O #4 Z 12
For Switchboard style meters, the connections are provided on rear-mounted terminal blocks.
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Analog Output / Internal Modem Options

The JEMStar II Meter has an option for analog outputs which can be combined with an internal modem.
The option board can be equipped with any of these configurations:
• (4) 0-1mA Analog Outputs (no modem)
• (4) 4-20mA Analog Outputs (no modem)
• Analog Modem
• Analog Modem & (4) 0-1mA Analog Outputs
• Analog Modem & (4) 4-20mA Analog Outputs
• Cellular Modem
• Cellular Modem & (4) 0-1mA Analog Outputs
• Cellular Modem & (4) 4-20mA Analog Outputs
The option board can also be field installed if not ordered with the meter. (check with factory on
compatibility for the cell modem option)
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Analog Outputs
JEMStar II can include an optional feature that consists of four analog output channels. All channels are
configured at the factory for either 0–1 mA or 4–20 mA output. Each of these channels may be
configured for any instantaneous quantity. Loss Compensation can be utilized with any Analog Output
that is based on Watts, VARs, VA, PF, or Q.
0–1 mA Outputs
A JEMStar II meter equipped with 0–1 mA analog outputs has the following characteristics:
• Each output channel will source and sink up to 2 mA.
• Each output channel will have a compliance voltage of at least 10 volts.
• Analog output accuracy is 0.15% of its full scale output, and is de-rated by an additional 75 ppm of
Rated Output per degree C difference from nominal.
• The output can be configured to indicate bi-directional input quantities.
Example: +
Input Range Analog Output
- 1000 watts -1 mA
0 watts 0 mA Aout 1 Load
+ 1000 watts +1 mA
-
0 - 1 mA Output
Connection
4–20 mA Outputs
A JEMStar II meter equipped with 4–20 mA analog outputs has the following characteristics:
• Each output channel requires a separate, external loop supply of up to 24 volts.
• Analog output accuracy is 0.15% of its full scale output, and is de-rated by an additional
50 ppm of span per degree C difference from nominal.
• The outputs can also be configured to indicate bi-directional input quantities.
Example of bi-directional input range: +

Input Range Analog Output
- 1000 watts 4 mA Aout 1 Load
0 watts 12 mA 24Vdc
+ 1000 watts 20 mA - - External +
Source
4 - 20 mA Output
Connection
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Analog Output Connections

For the S-Base and A-Base meter styles, JEMStar II analog output connections are provided via a 3-foot
multi-conductor cable which plugs into an adaptor cable. The wire colors are as follows.
Analog Output Connections-Socket and A-Base

Signal Color
AO #1 (–) BLK
AO #1 (+) WHT/VIO
AO #2 (–) WHT/GRN/BLU
AO #2 (+) WHT/RED/BLU
AO #3 (–) WHT/ORG/GRN P4
AO #3 (+) WHT/BRN/BLU
AO #4 (–) WHT/ORG/BLU P2
AO #4 (+) WHT/RED/ORG
P3
Analog Output
Analog Output Connections-Switchboard

Signal Terminal
AO #1 (–) 1
AO #1 (+) 2
AO #2 (–) 3
AO #2 (+) 4
AO #3 (–) 5
AO #3 (+) 6
AO #4 (–) 7
AO #4 (+) 8
For Switchboard style meters, the connections are provided on the rear panel via terminal blocks.
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COMMUNICATION PORTS
The meter has 8 communication ports available, consisting of Optical, Serial, Modem and Ethernet
selections. Each port can support one or more communication protocols. All communication ports
operate simultaneously and independently.
Com Port # Port Type

1 Optical
2 RS-232
3 RS-232/485
4 RS-232/485
5 Modem (Analog or Cellular)
6 Ethernet 1
7 Ethernet 2
8 WIFI
Communication Options
The Communication ports are available in the following configurable options.
For each Port Type (Serial, Ethernet, Modem), you can select a single option. For example: Option 1A or
1B or 1C.
The Optical Port is included with every meter.
Port Type Model Number Communication Ports Port Numbers

Option
Serial 1A (1) RS-232 Port 2
1B (2) RS-232/485 Port 3,4
1C (1) RS-232, (2) RS-232/485 Port 2,3,4
Ethernet 2A (1) Ethernet Port 6
2B (2) Ethernet Port 6,7
Modem 3A 56K Analog Modem Port 5
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Communication Port Protocol Assignments

The communication ports support the following communication protocols. The quantity of simultaneous
protocol sessions are shown for each port.
For Optical, Serial and Modem, only 1 protocol can be selected at a time per port. The Ethernet Port can
support up to 12 simultaneous connections using the protocols shown.
Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 Port 5 Port 6 Port 7 Port 8
Protocol
Optical RS-232 RS-232/485 RS-232/485 Modem Ethernet Ethernet WIFI
JEM Binary 1 1 1 1 1 4 4
Modbus RTU 1 1 1 1
Modbus TCP/IP 2 2
DNP 1 1 1 1 5 5
DLMS/COSEM 1 1 1 1 1 1
IEC 61850 1 1
ANSI Tables
C37.118 Future
NTP
IEEE 1588
WEB Server
Email
SNMP
Optical
JEMStar II uses a front panel mounted Type 2 Optical Port. A magnetic mating probe may be attached
with the cover on the meter. With the cover removed, a wire retaining clip is required. The JEMStar II
Optical Port incorporates JEM Binary Protocol, and may be configured for 300, 1200, 2400, 9600 or
19200 baud communications.
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RS-232 and RS-232/RS-485

The JEMStar II can be optionally equipped with one, two or three serial ports. Port 2 is an RS-232 port.
Ports 3 and 4 are software configurable for either RS-232 or RS-485. These ports are configurable for
any valid communication address supported by the meter, and can be configured for 300, 1200, 2400,
9600, 19.2K, 38.4K or 115,200 bps communications. When configured for RS-232, the ports are
operated in half-duplex mode using four signal wires: Common, Transmit Data (TX), Receive Data
(RX), and Request To Send (RTS). For ports 3 and 4, the RS-232 option is mutually exclusive with the
RS-485 option; that is, only one or the other can be configured.
When configured for RS-485, the port operates in half-duplex mode (e.g.: the Transmit and Receive
signals share the same wires). It is configurable for any valid communication address supported by the
meter, and can be configured for 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K or 115,200 bps communications.
The maximum reliable distance for RS-485 communications is approximately 4000 feet, however this
length can vary depending on the type of cable used, external electrical interference, etc. The RS-485
option is mutually exclusive with the RS-232 option; that is, only one or the other can be configured.
Any RS-485 network requires 120  terminating resistors at each end to operate properly. The JEMStar
II RS-485 communication option has a built in terminating resistor that may be enabled using the
JEMWare II software. See the section "Communication Repeater," later in this manual, for details on
when and how to enable the terminating resistor.
RS-232 Communications
For the S-Base and A-Base meter styles, JEMStar II serial output connections are provided via cables
with pigtail wiring. There is an option to supply cables with DB-9 connectors. The connections are as
follows.
S-Base and A-Base RS-232 Connections (RS-232 Ports 2, 3 & 4) Pigtail Wiring
Signal Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
RS-232 RX Wht/Red/Blu Wht/Red Wht/Grn
RS-232 TX Wht/Blu Wht/Blk/Blu Wht/Red/Grn
RS-232 RTS Wht/Org Wht/Blk/Brn Wht/Red/Org
Serial Com Wht/Org/Brn Wht/Blk Wht/Org/Blu
S-Base and A-Base RS-232 Connections (RS-232 Ports 2, 3 & 4) DB-9 Female Connector
Signal Port 2 Port 3 Port 4
RS-232 RX P4–3 P2–3 P3–3
RS-232 TX P4–2 P2–2 P3–2
RS-232 RTS P4–7 P2–7 P3–7
Serial Com P4–5 P2–5 P3–5
P4
P2
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P3
For Switchboard style meters, the connections are provided on the rear panel via 9-pin DB9 connectors.
Switchboard RS-232 Connections (RS-232 Ports 2, 3 & 4) DB-9 Female

Signal Port 2, 3, 4
RS-232 RX Pin 3
RS-232 TX Pin 2
RS-232 RTS Pin 7
Serial Com Pin 5
Connections are the same for
each DB-9 Connector
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RS-485 Communications
For the S-Base and A-Base meter styles, JEMStar II serial output connections are provided via cables
with Pigtail Wiring. There is an option to supply cables with DB-9 connectors. The connections are as
follows.
S-Base and A-Base RS-485 Connections (RS-485 Ports 3 & 4) Pigtail Wiring
Signal Port 3 Port 4
RS-485 TX RX + Wht/Blk/Blu Wht/Red/Grn
RS-485 TX RX – Wht/Blk/Brn Wht/Red/Org
Serial Com Wht/Blk Wht/Org/Blu
S-Base and A-Base RS-485 Connections (RS-485 Ports 3 & 4) DB-9 Female
Signal Port 3 Port 4
RS-485 TX RX + P2-2 P3-2
RS-485 TX RX – P2-7 P3-7
Serial Com P2-5 P3-5
P2
P3
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Switchboard RS-485 Communications Connections
RS-485 Serial Port

Port # Signal Terminal
3 Serial Com 1
RS-485 TX RX + 2
RS-485 TX RX – 3
4 Serial Com 4
RS-485 TX RX + 5
RS-485 TX RX – 6
For Switchboard style meters, the connections are provided on the rear panel via terminal blocks.
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The RS-485 protocol permits up to 32 transceiver pairs to share a party line. Because RS-485
communications are differential, much longer cable lengths are possible than RS-232C. The total length
of the network wiring must not exceed 4000 feet. A single twisted-pair of wires can connect up to 32
drivers and receivers for half-duplex communications.
The signals labeled “TX(+)/RX(+)” and “TX(–)/RX(–)” are a half-duplex pair that carry Received Data
to the meter and Transmitted Data to the master.
There are no restrictions on where the meters are connected to the wires, and it is not necessary to have
the meters connected at the ends (you may have other devices connected in the same string). However,
the wire pair must be terminated at each end with a 120  resistor. If the JEMStar II meters are the end
devices, this is accomplished via the JEMWare II software or meter front panel. If you have another type
of device located at the end, refer to the instruction manual for that device; you may need to install the
resistor externally. JEMStar II meters that are not at the ends of the RS-485 wiring should have their
terminating resistors disabled via JEMWare II software or meter front panel.
The following shows how to enable the 120  terminating resistor:
Termination in the JEMWare II software:
Using the drop-down menu select RS-485

Terminator for the end meter.
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Analog Modem
JEMStar II can be optionally equipped with an internal modem. The port is configurable via JEMWare II
for any communication address supported by the meter and can be set for 300 – 56K bits per second. A
custom initialization string can also be configured to adapt the modem to specific conditions (see
Appendix A for the default AT command codes).
Modem tip and ring connections are made using a standard four-wire RJ-11 phone jack.
Socket Meter (RJ11 Cable provided)
Switchboard Meter (RJ11 Jack provided)
RJ11 Jack for Phone cable
Rear View shown
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Cellular Modem
JEMStar II can be optionally equipped with an internal cell modem using 4G LTE Cat 1 technology. The
cell modems can support Verizon, Sprint and several GSM based carriers. The cell modem can be
supplied with an internal antenna or external antenna.
Cell Modem and Antenna Options:

There are several options available for cell modems and antennas to satisfy a number of application
needs. The cell modem and antenna options can be ordered in the model number of the meter. The
options are shown below:
Option
Code Modem Options
3A Internal Analog Modem
3B Internal Cell Modem (GSM)
3C Internal Cell Modem (Sprint)
3D Internal Cell Modem (Verizon)
4A Internal Antenna for Cell Modem
4B External Antenna - Screw Mount
4C External Antenna - Surface Mount
4D Customer Supplied Antenna
For cell modems, you have a choice of option 3B, 3C or 3D. For antennas, you can select from a choice
of option 4A, 4B, 4C or 4D.
For external antennas, we will supply an antenna cable from the meter with a standard SMA Female (RP)
connector.
Cell Carrier Support:

There are three variations available to support Verizon, GSM (AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers, Bell, Telus)
and Sprint. The specific bands supported for these carriers is listed below:
• Verizon LTE Bands: B2(1900), B4(AWS 1700), B13(700)

• GSM LTE Bands: B2(1900), B4(AWS 1700), B5(850), B12/B13(700)
3G Bands: B2(1900), B5(850)
• Sprint LTE Bands B4(AWS 1700), B5(850), B12(700), B25(700), B26(850+)
The cell modems are IP Addressable and can support up to 8 simultaneous connections usimg the JEM
Binary and DNP protocols. In addition, the cell modem can support the Alarm Notification messages
using the JSON WEB message format.
The cell modems can be configured for up to 6 whitelisted IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access to
the meter. Refer to the JEMWARE software manual for more details.
Support for APN’s (Access Point Names) is provided and firmware updates are available over the air
(FOTA).
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Antennas
Several options are available for connecting both internal (under the glass) and external antennas to the
internal Cell Modem. The selection and location of the antenna (internal vs external) is based on the
signal strength at the meter location.
The Cell Modem supports the use of MIMO (Multiple In Multiple Out) diversity antennas which uses a
dual antenna system to improve the quality and reliability of the wireless link. As such, two separate
antenna cables are provided. The antennas we provide for options 4A, 4B and 4C have both antennas
integrated into a single unit making it easier to install.
Signal Strength
It is recommended to have at least 3 bars of signal strength which is approximately -100dB or better.
The JEMStar II Meter display will show the number of bars for signal strength and there is a User Menu
display that shows the connection details and signal strength. There are other commercially available
devices and applications that can provide your signal strength.
When connecting to the meter with the JEMWARE Software using any available communication option;
the Meter Connection Status screen will also show the cell modem details and signal strength.
Internal Antenna (Option 4A)

Internal antennas work best when meters are installed outdoors or have enough signal strength indoors.
If ordered with an internal antenna, it will come attached to the inside of the meter.
MIMO Dual Antenna style (Multiple In Multiple out)

Frequency: 698Mhz to 3Ghz
Gain: 2.9dBi @ 703 to 803Mhz
Efficiency: 50.48% @ 703 to 803MHz
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External Antennas
There are two external antenna options available (screw mount and surface mount).
Screw Mount (Option 4B)

Frequency: 704 to 960Mhz ; 1710 to 2,690Mhz (LTE)
5.47dBi @ 1710 to 2,690Mhz
Bandwidth: 256MHz for 704MHZ~960MHz
980MHz for 1710MHz~2690MHz
Cable: 3 meter cable with SMA Connectors
Surface Mount (Option 4C)

Frequency: 704 to 960Mhz ; 1710 to 2,690Mhz (LTE)
3.22dBi @ 1710 to 2,690Mhz
Bandwidth: 256MHz for 704MHZ~960MHz
980MHz for 1710MHz~2690MHz
Cable: 3 meter cable with SMA Connectors
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SIM Cards
Customer supplied SIM Cards can be provided using the mini 2FF standard format.
SIM cards can be activated according to normal practices.
The procedure for installing or replacing a SIM Card is shown below:
1. Remove power from the meter.

2. Remove the meter globe (or switchboard meter from the enclosure)
3. Remove the backplane board by removing any retaining clips first.
Retainer clips
Backplane Board
Analog/Modem Board
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4. Remove the Analog/Modem Board. Use caution for the antenna cables connected to the board.
Cell Modem
SIM Card Antenna Connections
5. The SIM Card holder can be opened for installation of the SIM Card.
Slide the holder forward (do not pry up as damage will occur). You will feel it click into the
unlatched position.
Slide in this
Slide the SIM Card direction
holder to the right
Caution: Do not pry up

the SIM Card holder as
damage can occur
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Once unlatched, you can open up the SIM card holder, install the SIM Card and then close it.
(slide it back to latch)
6. Reinsert the Analog/Modem Board in the meter followed by the Backplane Board.
(reconnect any antenna cables if removed)
7. Apply Power to the meter. To activate your SIM Card, you will need the IMEI and CCID
numbers which are shown on the Meter User Menu Display or in the JEMWARE Software on
the ‘Connection Status Screen’ shown below.
8. Connect to the meter using the JEMWARE Software on any communication port. The Meter
Connection Status Screen will indicate that the modem is installed. It will not show an IP
Address until the SIM is activated and the cell modem is configured in JEMWARE first.
Cell Modem installed

in meter
IMEI and CCID

numbers
9. Configure the modem using the JEMWARE Software. Items to configure include:
a. Inactivity Timeout
b. APN (Access Point Name) provided by your cell phone carrier
c. List of whitelisted IP addresses
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d. List of protocols and connections (max 4 JEM Binary and 4 DNP)
10. After configuring the meter, wait about 5 minutes for the cell carrier to recognize the modem and
then perform a Status Query in the JEMWARE Software.
The Meter Connection Status Screen will indicate that the modem is installed and it has an IP
Address as assigned by your Carriers APN.
Cell Modem ready

for use. IP Address
shown
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Communication Repeater (future)

JEMStar II can be optionally equipped with a Communication Repeater option that allows a network of
meters to share a single internal modem. This feature requires the RS-485 option to be installed on all
meters connected in the network. The JEMStar II CommRepeater operates as a master to slave
configuration.
Each meter in the network must be assigned a unique communication address via JEMWare II
configuration software. Multiple meter connectivity is obtained through one CommRepeater master
meter and subsequent slave meters as shown in the diagram below.
The interface to the master meter must be through a phone line that is connected to the internal JEMStar
II modem. Note that the slave meters (those without an internal modem) in the network cannot cause the
modem to originate a call. The daisy-chained slaves are connected in a standard RS-485 configuration.
These signals are connected via the I/O cable (S and A-base), or rear-mounted terminal blocks
(switchboard case). See the previous section titled “RS-485 Connections” for wiring details. The
JEMStar II CommRepeater utilizes a half-duplex communications link.
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Ethernet Port
JEMStar II can be optionally equipped with a single or dual Ethernet port. The Ethernet port is
configurable via JEMWare II for any IP address or it can obtain an IP address automatically using
DHCP. The Ethernet port supports all JEMStar II protocols. (Modbus, DNP, ANSI Tables, Binary) Up to
twelve simultaneous connections are possible, permitting each user to access whatever metering
information is necessary. Up to ten passwords can be configured in the meter to restrict or allow certain
functions per user. For example, one user can be granted access to display registers while a second user
has access to load profile data and a third simultaneous user has access to all data and configuration
settings.
Ethernet connections are provided through a standard RJ-45 jack.
S-base and A-base meters are supplied with a network cable and RJ45 (male) connector on the rear of the
meter. Switchboard meters have a RJ45 jack on the rear.
JEMStar II Socket & A-Base Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
RJ45 Port
JEMStar II Switchboard Ethernet Connectors (RJ-45)
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EXTERNAL TIME SYNCHRONIZATION

External Time Synchronization options include IRIG-B, and NTP. NTP is connected to the meter via the
Ethernet Port. IRIG-B is connected to the meter via a serial time cable.
S-Base and A-base models

The IRIG-B and PPS will be provided via a cable from the bottom of the meter base. The connections for
this are shown below:
Wire Color Signal

Wht IRIG-B (+)
Black IRIG-B (-)
Red PPS (+)
Green PPS (-)
Switchboard Models
The IRIG-B will be available from a BNC connector on the rear of the unit. The connections for this are
shown below:
IRIG-B
IRIG-B Time sync input (modulated or de-modulated - auto sensing) is accurate to +/- 1 ms UTC Time.
9.3K ohm input impedance
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OPERATION
METER NAMEPLATE
The meter’s nameplate provides general information about the meter including the Serial Number, model
number, form, class, voltage, frequency, wiring configuration (3-Wire or 4-Wire), test amps, and the Kt
(test pulse constant in WH/count). There is also an area for the user to write in the CTR (current
transformer ratio), VTR (voltage transformer ratio), and a multiply-by field.
The Meter Serial Number format is: YY WW XXXXX

YY = Year
WW = Week of year
XXXXX = Unique number of production
In the Serial Tag above, the meter was produced the 32nd week of 2014.
The Model Number indicates all of the options as described in the General Inforatioon section of this
manual.
METER POWER UP
When power is applied to the meter, it goes through a start up process that lasts about 4 ½ minutes. The
display will come up immediately with a graphic image followed by a Display Register Screen. The
values shown in the Display Register will either display the last value recorded by the meter or will
display NOT SET, to indicate that the display has not completed the start up process. During this time, it
is advisable to not use the display buttons (arrow buttons, Read, Reset, etc) as the meter hasn’t fully
started up.
Internally, the meter starts to register power within several seconds of power up and we start sending out
test pulses from the Optical Port within 10 seconds. Once the display values change from NOT SET to
actual values, this is an indication that the meter has completed the start-up process.
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METER CONFIGURATION
All of the parameters that determine the meter’s operation can be set by using the JEMWare II
configuration software. JEMWare II includes a file-management system for storing configurations,
configuration-editing screens for setting the various parameters, and communication channel setups to
program the meter. JEMWare II provides the ability to read the existing configuration from the meter
and to read the time on the meter through serial communications. The JEMWare II Instruction Manual
1079-699 describes each parameter that can be programmed.
NOTE: You may use the latest version of JEMWare II to open a configuration file saved with a prior
version, or to read the configuration from a JEMStar II meter that was programmed with a prior version.
If you do this, however, you must verify all settings in the configuration before saving it or programming
it into a meter. Verify the settings by opening each item in the Meter Settings menu and reviewing the
settings. This ensures confidence that the correct settings are in place and also allows JEMWare II to
insert appropriate default settings for features that may not have been present in the older version of
JEMWare II.
Changing Meter Configurations

Certain features of the JEMStar II meter are forced to be re-initialized when portions of the meter’s
configuration are changed. This section summarizes the changes that will force a re-initialization. Note
that when a new configuration is loaded into a meter, the meter determines individually if each section
has changed from the currently stored configuration. These features are re-initialized ONLY if the
particular configuration sections are different. Re-initialization means that the data in that particular
register is set to zero.
Display Registers
The Display Registers feature includes the following parts of the JEMStar II:
• Registers in the Normal display list
• Registers in the Alternate display list
• Registers in the Test display list
• Self Read registers
• Register Thresholds
• Site Monitor alarms
• Totalization registers
The following configuration sections, if modified, will cause the Display Registers feature to be re-
initialized, erasing all previous data:
• Normal display list
• Alternate display list
• Test display list
• Demand settings
• Self Read settings
• Primary Scaling settings (including changing VT Ratio or CT Ratio from the meter front
panel.)
• Register Threshold settings
• Demand, Load Profile Interval Timing settings
• Totalization channel setup
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Load Profile
The Load Profile features (which does not include individual Event Logs) will be erased and re-
initialized if these configuration sections are modified:
• Demand, Load Profile Interval Timing settings
• Load Profile channel assignments
• Primary Scaling settings (including changing VT Ratio or CT Ratio from the meter front
panel)
• Totalization channels
Energy Pulses
The Energy Pulse feature will be re-initialized if these configuration sections are changed:
• Energy pulse channel assignments
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DISPLAY FACEPLATE
JEMStar II Front View; Globe Removed
Optical Port Used for connecting an Optical Probe to read/write to the meter
Navigation Keys Up/Down/Left/Right/Set keys used to navigate the user menu
Read Key Used to scroll through the register displays
Reset Key Used to perform a billing reset, peak demand reset and min/max reset. This
button can be sealed from the outside cover to prevent unauthorized access. In
addition, you can prevent access through the Security Key on the Register board.
Refer to the Maintenance section for further information.
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METER DISPLAY
The JEMStar II Meter includes a color graphic display. The display is used to scroll the meter
measurements (Display Registers), special displays (Phasor Display) and a user menu system that will
show various meter configuration settings. The different display screens will automatically scroll from
one meter display to another. The scroll rate and display screen contents are configurable in the
JEMWARE Software. The main register display functions are shown below.
Customer configurable Meter Status

Color Phase
4 Quadrant Power graphic Indicators
Indicator
Indicator
Display Register Customer

Number Configured
Register
Description
Engineering
Units
Load Profile Interval Up to 10 Digit
Status Measurements
Single Register Display shown
Register Display Modes

The meter can be configured to display a single register per screen or up to 4 registers per screen.
Dual Register Display
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Triple Register Display
Quad Register Display
Navigating the Register Display

The meter registers can be grouped in three different display modes: Normal, Alternate, and Test.
JEMStar II can display up to 50 Normal, 50 Alternate and 50 Test registers. Normal Registers are
numbered 0-49, Alternate registers are numbered 100-149 and Test Registers are numbered 200-249. If
display Scrolling is enabled (via JEMWare II), the display registers are sequentially displayed at a user-
configurable rate. You can manually scroll through the registers by monentarily pressing the read button.
If the meter cover is removed, you can press the Set Button to stop the meter display from scrolling.
Alternate Mode registers are a second group of registers that could be used as a convenient method to
group Billing Period quantities, site monitor displays, or any other user purpose. They are accessible to
the meter reader by pressing and holding the READ button for at least five seconds. To return to Normal
registers, press and hold the READ button again for five seconds.
Test Mode is used for testing the accuracy of the meter. Refer to the Test & Calibration section for a
complete explanation of Test Mode.
Note: When in Test Mode, only the Test Mode registers update. The standard metering registers and
load-profile data do not accumulate. The normal metering functions are suspended until Test Mode is
exited.
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Special Displays
There are several custom displays that can be intermixed with the register displays including:
• Phasor Display
• Communication Status
• Alarm Display
• Graphical User Menu
Phasor Display
This display shows the current and voltage phase vectors graphically in real time. The display also shows
the individual current and voltage magnitudes and phase angles. The solid line is for Voltage and the
dashed line is for current.
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Communication Status Display

The communication status display will provide the status of all communication ports and the protocols
that are used with them. Any communication port not installed in the meter will be ‘greyed’ out. In the
screenshot below, Serial 3, Ethernet 2 and WIFI are not installed. A matrix is provided to show the status
of each installed port along with the protocol each port is configured for. The colors are described below:
Light Blue Indicates that the port and protocol have been configured and are ready for
operation
Green Indicates that the port is currently being used (may be flashing)
Yellow Indicates that there may be a potential problem. For example, if the
communication port is waiting for a poll from a master device, or the meter is
waiting for a response from a device or receives an unrecognized response..
Red Indicates that the meter has detected a communication problem. For example; an
Ethernet cable is unplugged, a port has timed out waiting for a response, no dial
tone, etc
Alarm Display
The Alarm Display will show the status of all alarms as configured in the JEMWARE Software. The
Alarm Display will show the alarm trigger and time and date when it went into alarm.
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Graphical User Menu

JEMStar II includes a graphical user menu to show the meter status, configuration details and perform
functions such as configuring select items, putting the meter in Test Mode and presetting display
registers. With the meter cover (or globe) removed, all configuration buttons are accessible to the user.
Note: The hardware Security Key in the Register board can be set up to disable access the user interface
of the meter. Refer to the Maintenance section for a complete description of the Security Key features.
Activating the User Menu

The User Menu is accessed after removing the meter cover. (this may require breaking a seal).
Press the left arrow button, and the display will immediately go to the Meter Display Menu.
Starting at the upper left corner, you will see Meter Settings highlighted. Highlighted areas (red
perimeter) indicate the selected area. Using the UP and DOWN arrow buttons, you can scroll through
the choices.
Use the right arrow button to move the cursor to the next menu item, Communications. In this manner,
you can scroll up, down, left, or right, to place the selection on the specific function you want to view or
edit. Familiarize yourself with this operation before proceeding. Press the READ button any time you
want to return to the normal display.
Press SET to enter that menu. Once you have selected the desired menu feature, that menu will be
displayed.
Menu Name
Date & Time

Meter Settings
(default start point
indicated by red perimeter)
Back
Username
JEMStar II Display
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Menu Name
Each menu’s title/name is displayed in the top left corner.
The Meter Display Menu is the main starting point for navigating all the menus.
Meter Settings
This is the default starting point, indicated by the red perimeter. Items included in this menu:
⚫ Date & Time ⚫ PT/CT ⚫ Digital I/O
⚫ Analog I/O ⚫ Normal Preset Registers ⚫ Alternate Preset Registers
Back
In the lower left corner is the Back navigation button. From any menu, moving the selection point to this
icon will revert the display back to the previous menu.
Username
Your log-in status is indicated at the bottom of the display.
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NAVIGATING THE DISPLAY USER MENUS

In standard operation, the JEMStar II display is used to show the measured electrical quantities and other
monitored parameters. However, the display can easily be switched into the User Menu mode, which
uses a simple menu structure for access to the meter’s multiple features. Some menu items are “read-
only” such as health status indicators, while others can be edited (time, date, communications, etc.).
Through a series of front panel button presses, you can directly configure many of the simpler meter
functions. Note: the front panel keypad may be “locked out”, depending on your company policy. See
Section 5 – Maintenance for information on Security Keys.
The Display Menu is divided into logical groups of features and categories. The following shows all
menu functions.
Meter Display Menu:

Pressing the Left front panel button will invoke the
Meter Display Menu. The red perimeter around a menu
item indicates it is selected. Meter Settings is the
default starting location. To enter the menu item, press
the Set button in the center of the navigation keys. To
exit any menu, navigate to the Left arrow on the
display and press Set. Or press the Read button.
Meter Settings:
To enter, press Set. Using this menu you can configure
features such as:
Date/Time, PT/CT, I/O and Register Presets.
Communications:
once. And press Set. This will invoke the
Communications menu where you can configure the
ports.
Test Mode:
twice. Press Set. This will invoke the Test Mode menu
where you can change the test pulse scaling, enable loss
compensation and start Test Mode.
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Meter Status:
From the Meter Display Menu press the Down arrow once. Press Set. This will invoke the
Meter Status menu where you can check the Comm and Site Status, reset the battery status,
reset users and passwords and do a cold start.
Meter ID:
From the Meter Display Menu, press the Down and
Right arrow once each. Press Set. This will
invoke the Meter ID menu where you can view
the
identification and firmware version.
USB Port(future):
From the Meter Display Menu, press the Down arrow
once and Right arrow twice. Press Set. This will invoke
the USB Port menu where you can manage firmware,
load profiles, logging and more.
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USING DISPLAY MENUS

The following section details how to use the meter display menus. The categories are listed in the order
they appear on the screen.
Some display menu features are read-only and some are directly editable. The meter settings that can be
edited via the front panel are limited to the most common functions. ALL JEMStar II settings can be
configured using JEMWare II software. Please refer to the JEMWare II instruction manual 1079-699 to
configure a meter via software.
JEMStar II uses two security keys to limit access to the front panel pushbuttons. Depending upon your
company’s policy, you may need to “unlock” the keypad. Refer to Section 5 – Maintenance for
instructions about Security Keys.
Unlocking the Meter

Before you can edit configuration parameters, the meter must be unlocked with the correct username and
password. Once this entered, the User Menu configuration items will remain unlocked for a
predetermined amount of time as configured in the JEMWARE software. Whenever you are on a User
Menu configuration screen that allows editing, you will see a lock icon in the lower right corner. Tab to
this Lock Icon and press the Set key. This will bring up a Security Log-In screen. The Username field
will have a red box to highlight this selection. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through the
different Usernames configured for this meter. Once you arrive at the correct one, press the Set button.
The Password field will now have a red box highlighting this
selection. Use the Up,Down, Left and Right arrow keys to select the
letters, numbers and symbols that make up the correct password for
the specified username, pressing the Set key after each entry. When
done entering the password, move to the Enter tab and press the Set
Key. If done correctly, the Lock symbol will open up showing that
the meter is unlocked for configuration edits. Also, the User Menu
screens will display the current username that ou enetered. If you need to exit from the password screen,
press the Read button.
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Meter Settngs
This user menu will allow the viewing or editing of Date and Time,
PT/CT Ratios, Digital and Analog I/O and Presetting Normal and
Alternate Registers.
Time & Date:

The time and date can be set once the meter is unlocked. This will
be evident when the lock is in the open position.
Press Set to enter the Set Time & Date menu shown here. Using
the navigation keys, move around the fields to increase/decrease the
numeric values. The time is displayed in the 24 hour format. Press
SAVE once the time and date fields contain the desired value.
PT/CT Ratio
You can read and change the Power Transformer Ratio and the
Current Transformer Ratio by going to the Meter Display Menu and
selecting Meter Settings. Scroll right to PT/CT and press Set. Edit
the existing setting by moving from field to field and using the
arrow buttons to enter a new ratio and then pressing SET. Be sure
to update the front panel label to correspond to the new ratio that
you entered.
NOTE 1: Changing the meter’s PT or CT Ratio will cause Load Profile pulse constants, Energy
Pulse constants, Site Monitor thresholds, and Analog Output levels to be re-scaled automatically
so that they will maintain the same settings in Primary units. It will also cause all numeric
registers to be erased and re-initialized.
NOTE 2: Changing the meter’s PT or CT Ratio from the front panel will invalidate any Loss
Compensation settings that may already be configured. If you use the Loss Compensation
feature, enter the PT and CT Ratios via JEMWare II configuration software to maintain your
TLC settings.
Digital I/O
This is a view-only menu from the meter; all edits must be performed
using JEMWare II software. If equipped with the DIO option, this
screen will show whether the I/O channel is set up as an Input or
Output, the function of the I/O and the current I/O state (ON or OFF)
To view the input settings: from the Meter Settings menu press the
right arrow twice and hit Set. Then select a Channel number that you want to view. The screen will
display what each of the channels has been configured to monitor. To edit the configuration, you must
use JEMWare II software.
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Analog I/O
This is a view-only menu showing how the Analog Output option
is configured. It will display whether the Analog Outputs are 0-
1mA or 4-20mA, the measurement that was configured for each
output and how the minimum and maximum scaling was
configured. For example, if Channel 1 was configured as 0-1mA
with a measurement of watts, 0mA could be 0 watts and 1mA
could be 1500 watts.
To view how the analog outputs are configured:

From the Meter Settings menu, press the down arrow and hit Set. Then select a Channel number that
you want to view. The screen will display how each of the analog channels has been configured. To edit
the configuration, you must use JEMWare II software.
Preset Registers
Register Preset enables the user to set meter registers at a
predetermined value. This option is often used when meters are
replaced, allowing the user to set the new meter with the
previous meter’s register settings.
The consumption (energy) measurements are the ones you

typically preset. This function can be performed directly from
the front panel of the meter, or with the JEMWare II
configuration software. Since this may affect the correlation between Register and Load Profile
readings, this session is logged as a Register Preset event.
To preset the meter registers from the front panel:

1. Press any arrow key to enter the Meter Display Menu press Set once.
2. From Meter Settings, press the down and right buttons once each, and press Set.
3. To increment the highlighted digit, press the +/up button; to decrement, press the –/down
button. You may press the READ button at any time to cancel the operation.
4. To select the next digit, press the right arrow button.
5. Continue selecting and incrementing/decrementing digits until the desired quantity is
shown on the display.
6. When the desired register value is reached, save that register value by pressing the SET
button. The meter automatically returns to the menu.
7. Repeat Steps 3 – 7 to preset any other register quantities.
8. When all the necessary registers are preset, press SAVE, then the left arrow button
repeatedly to exit out of the menu screen, or press READ.
Note: Pressing the READ button while editing a register will cancel the SET operation and restores the
register to its’ original value(s).
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Communication Settings
There are a few methods of interfacing with JEMStar II: Optical port,
Serial data (RS-232/485), modem, Ethernet & WiFi. The display
menu allows reading and editing of basic communications port
parameters such as:
Type: For Serial ports, select whether
communications are via RS-232 or RS-485
Protocol: Use the arrow buttons to select a
communication protocol, such as; Binary,
DNP, Modbus (RTU or ASCII), or ANSI Tables
Baud: Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the available choices
Address: A unique address assigned the each meter.
IP Address: Select this for Ethernet options
Press the Left navigation key to invoke the Meter Display Menu. Press the right arrow once and hit Set.
From this menu you can configure the desired communication parameters. To change the meter’s IP
Address, clear the existing IP Address and enter the new one. After pressing ‘Enter’, select the “Save’
button.
Test Mode
This display is used for putting the meter into Test Mode which is
used for checking the accuracy of the meter. More details on testing
the meter are in the next section called Test and Calibration
Meter Status
The meter has several internal safeguards that verify its own
operation. You can check the status of these monitors from the
display menus by going to Meter Display Menu, scroll down once
to Meter Status and press Set. This will display a screen that
shows: Comm Status, Site Status, Reset Battery, Reset Users and
Passwords, and Cold Start.
Comm Status The Comm Status is a special display

that provides the status of all
communication ports. This screen can
be configured as a standard Display
Register in JEMWARE or displayed
manually with the User menu. The
function of this display is described in
the previous Display section.
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Site Status The Site Status display shows various

screens on the current site conditions,
such as the Phasor Display, Harmonics
(future), Alarm Summary, etc. These
screens can also be configured as a
standard Display register in
JEMWARE or displayed manually
with the User Menu. The function of these displays is described in the
previous Display section.
Reset Battery The meter has a 10 year lithium ion battery to back up the time clock. If
the battery needs replacement it will produce a Battery Warning
indication. When the battery is replaced, you need to reset the Battery
Monitor using the Reset Battery screen. Refer to the Maintenance section
of the manual for battery replacement.
Reset Users & Passwords This selection resets all user names and
passwords back to factory defaults. You
will be warned of the pending removal
of user configurations, which you must
accept by selecting Yes. You will then
be prompted to remove power from the meter within 15 seconds or it will
ignore the request.
Cold Start A Cold Start returns the meter back to factory

defaults. Refer to the Maintenance section of this
manual for details on the Cold Start.
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Meter Status Indicators
The Meter Status screen has indicators on the right side for the Time Sync Status, Battery Status, Internal
Diagnostics and PQ Memory. The function of these indicators is shown below.
Time Sync Status Indicates Crystal or Line sync.

Battery Status Monitors the internal RAM battery and
advises if OK.
Internal Diagnostics Verifies if the meter’s configuration is
acceptable. Note that this only checks for
conflicts in the setup; individual settings
could still be incorrect for your specific
application.
PQ Memory Status This provides a list of how much memory is currently used in MB and %
along with the total memory allocated for the PQ Options enabled in the
meter.
Meter ID, Firmware Version

You can read the following information about how the meter is configured by going to the Meter Display
Menu. Press down and right once. And press Set to enter the Meter ID menu.
ID This is the meter identification that will appear

in the register list.
Meter Set-up Available types are 4-Wire Wye, 4-Wire Delta,

3-Wire Delta, Network, Open Delta, 3-Wire
Wye
Firmware Versions This is the version number of the firmware installed in the meter.
USB Port(future):
This screen is used with the built-in USB port for ‘plug-in’ memory sticks. It is used for upgrading the
meter’s firmware, downloading Load Profile and meter logging data, downloading power quality data and
import and export of meter configuration files.
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TEST & CALIBRATION

The meter can provide test pulses from the Optical Port in Normal Mode or Test Mode. In Normal Mode,
the meter operates normally, measuring and registering power in registers, Load Profile, etc. When the
meter is put into Test Mode, it no longer registers power.
Normal Mode
Using JEMWARE Configuration Software, you can set up the Optical port to continuously output test
pulses for either watt-hours or VAR-hours using your own scaling factors. The test pulses will be scaled
to whatever the secondary meter input is. For example, if the meter secondary is registering 1,800 watt-
hours and the scaling is set for 1.8, you will get 1,000 pulses per hour. This allows you to check the
meter accuracy without removing the meter cover and without putting the meter into Test Mode.
Notes: When the meter is first powered up, the meter begins registering power within a few seconds and
the test pulses begin within 10 seconds. (The meter continues to start up during this process, eventually
scrolling measurements on the display and enabling the communication options.)
When the Optical Port is used for serial communications, the test pulses will stop and serial
communications will be established. Once the Optical Port communications are finished, the meter will
automatically resume sending test pulses within a few minutes.
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Test Mode
You can test meter functions and accuracy from the front panel. Since this may temporarily inhibit
registration, this session is logged as a Test Mode event.
The JEMStar II optical port on the face of the meter performs two functions. During Standard Meter
Mode it is used for serial communications. In Test Mode, the optical port on the face of the meter sends
out test pulses consistent with the test register that is being displayed (e.g. Watthour, Varhour). The
KYZ digital pulse outputs are available even when the meter is in Test Mode, operating at their
programmed Ke value. You may use a Scientific Columbus Model 5282 Optical Port Adapter or
equivalent that will convert the optical pulses to contact closures. This can then be interfaced to a Watt
standard’s (such as Scientific Columbus’ MicroJoule®II) external gate input.
The JEMStar II is tested like any other electronic meter. It should be set up so the test standard sees the
same voltage and current as the meter. This is done by connecting the JEMStar II voltage elements in
parallel and the current elements in series. Refer to the following example that shows how to connect a
JEMStar II and a Watt Standard to an external load source.
TYPICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR JEMSTAR II and MICROJOULE II TO AN

EXTERNAL LOAD SOURCE
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To use the Optical Test Pulse:

The Optical Test Pulse is an energy pulse output, similar to a KYZ pulse that repeats at a rate
proportional to energy consumption. Each pulse is a brief (approximately 30 – 40 millisecond) burst of
infrared light sent by the Optical Port transmitter.
Measurements that may be selected for output as a Test Pulse during Test Mode are:
• Consumption Measurements
Whr, VAhr, VARhr, etc
• Instantaneous Measurements
Watts, VA, VARs, etc
Any direction (Delivered, Received, per-quadrant) and element (phase A, B, C, or total) that may be
selected for one of these measurements in a display test register may be output as a Test Pulse. The pulse
weight (Kt) for each pulse is selectable by the user in JEMWARE via the Test Register setup or through
the front panel user menu while in Test Mode.
The Optical Test Pulse may be picked up with any Optical Port receiver, although we recommend the
Scientific Columbus Model 5282 Optical Port Adapter. The 5282 allows the Optical Port to be used for
serial communication with a computer as well as directing the Test Pulse to an external counter for
accuracy testing.
Test Mode Functionality

During Test Mode, the following conditions exist:
1. Normal and Alternate registers stop accumulating. Peak, Coincident, and Time/Date of Peak
registers may continue to update, but they behave as if there is zero power applied to the meter.
2. Load Profile stops accumulating and storing interval records. Any partial interval counts
accumulated before entering Test Mode will be retained, and will be stored with a Test Mode
event record when Test Mode ends.
3. Test Registers accumulate power, and behave as expected for the type of register. (E.g. Time-of-
Use registers respond only during the correct rate period, Demand registers update on normal
demand interval timing, etc.)
Note: The Test Registers can be retrieved from the meter during or after the test is performed
using JEMWARE or JEMREAD Software.
4. The Optical Port emits Test Pulses.
5. Analog Outputs continue to operate as before.
6. Energy output pulses continue to operate as before.
Test Mode ends on any of these conditions:

1. The user manually leaves Test Mode.
2. The meter detects a period of inactiviy and exits Test Mode automatically. (Test Mode timeout.)
3. The meter loses power.
When Test Mode ends, the following occurs:

1. Normal and Alternate registers resume normal operation, accumulating power that is applied to
the meter. Demand and TOU scheduling is unaffected.
2. Load Profile records a Test Mode event with partial interval counts from the interval before Test
Mode began, then resumes normal operation.
3. The Optical Test Pulse returns to the ‘Normal Mode’.
4. Loss Compensation is re-enabled if it had been disabled while in Test Mode.
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Setting up Test Mode:

The JEMWARE Configuration Software lets you configure the Test Registers which will be used during
your test. These Test Registers can be customized to suit your needs, letting you enter any measurement
for testing purposes. Once you are in Test Mode, you can scroll from one measurement to the next based
on what you configure in your list. The Test Register setup includes an entry for the pulse weight used
for testing. The default is set for 1.8. This can be changed to whatever you want for each measurement
and it can be over-ridden while in test mode. This scale factor is equal to the quantity of secondary Watts
(Whr) per pulse. A setting of 1.8 is equal to a single pulse every 1.8 Watts (Whr).
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To Enter Test Mode:
1. Press the left arrow key to enter the Meter Display User Menu.
2. This will open the User Menu Screen.
3. Press the right arrow key 2 times to select Test Mode. Press the Set Button to enter the Test
Mode Screen. If you wish to change the test pulse scaling to something different than the Test
Register settings programmed in JEMWARE, use the arrow buttons to enter a new scale factor.
Press Enter when done. This scale factor is equal to the quantity of secondary Watts (Whr) per
pulse. A setting of 1.8 is equal to a single pulse every 1.8 Watts (Whr). You can also choose to
disable Loss Compensation during the test if the Test Registers were programmed to include
TLC.
4. When you press the ‘Start Test Mode’ button, the Test Register Display will be shown. This
looks like the Normal and Alternate Display Register except the Test Register ID numbers start at
200. You can scroll through your list of Test Registers (configured in JEMWARE) by using the
‘Read’ button on the front of the meter. The Optical Port will output test pulses based on the
input to the meter and the Test Register Selected. To Exit Test Mode, press the left arrow button
to return to the Test Mode Screen.
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5. When you return to the Test Mode Screen, the Test Pulses will stop. You have the option to
Continue Test Mode, Stop Test Mode and exit this screen or make an adjustment to the Watt and
VAR Gain. (see below)
Watt/VAR Gain Adjust

If you need to make an adjustment to the meter after testing it for accuracy, the Watt/VAR Gain adjust
will let you change the meter calibration.
Caution: Before doing this, make sure you have tested the meter accurately before making any changes.
Use the arrows to enter a gain adjustment in percent. There is a separate entry for Watts and VARs.
When adjusting Watts, this will be applied to Watts, Whr, VA-vect, VAhr-vect, Q, Qhr, PF-vect.
When adjusting VARs, this will be applied to VARs, VARhr, VA-vect, VAhr-vect, Q, Qhr , PF-vect.
The range available is +9.99% to -9.99%. This adjustment would be applied across the whole range from
zero to full scale. When done, press the Enter key to save the change. It is recommended to retest the
meter after the change has been made.
Note: This is not a replacement for the full meter calibration which examines multiple test points and
measurement types. If a full re-calibration is required, send the meter to the factory.
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MAINTENANCE
Damage to the instrument can be caused by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Appropriate precautions
should be incorporated.
Any JEMStar II option, except for those noted as "factory configuration" or "configured at manufacture,"
can be installed by a user with the following capabilities:
• Intermediate skill as an electronic technician, including knowledge of electrostatic-protection and

electrical safety techniques.
• Familiar with the proper use of common tools (e.g. screwdrivers, wire strippers or cutters, wrenches,
etc.) and equipment (e.g. voltmeter) used in electronics, including static reduction equipment such as
grounding straps or mats. Soldering equipment is NOT required.
The JEMStar II meter design, with its plug-together boards, requires few tools for maintenance.
Caution!
All meter work must be performed at electrostatic-protected workstations
WITH POWER REMOVED.
The technician must follow properly prescribed electrostatic-control practices.
Refer to Appendix C for more information.
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Maintenance
SERVICING
JEMStar II meters are available in socket-base (S- and A-base), and switchboard mounting packages.
The disassembly procedure for each type is described as follows.
Socket-base meters (S- and A-base)

Globe Removal
1. Remove power from meter!
2. Remove all wire seals from the locking ring of the meter globe, and then remove the ring.
You do NOT need to remove any seals from the RESET button.
3. Turn the globe counter-clockwise approximately 1 inch to disengage it from the base.
4. Carefully slide the globe forward away from the base and set it aside.
JEMStar II Boards Installed
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Maintenance
JEMStar II Exploded view, Internal Case removed
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Maintenance
Switchboard Meters
Cover Removal
1. Remove power from the meter, if possible. It is not mandatory that power is removed
because the Switchboard meter has its’ own disconnect device. However, caution is advised
since live terminations exist inside the housing even after the paddle is removed.
2. Remove the wire seal on the thumbscrew at the bottom center of the meter cover.
3. Unfasten the thumbscrew and lift the cover slightly while pulling forward from the bottom.
Internal Chassis Removal

1. Locate the black plastic paddle at the bottom of the chassis. Grasp the protruding handle
section and firmly pull it toward you. This will safely disconnect and bypass the CT circuits
from the meter.
2. Locate the upper and lower metal locking latches. At the same time, pull both the upper and
lower tabs towards you until the levers are pointed straight out (about 90° swing).
3. Grasping the levers, gently rock the chassis while pulling forward. When the chassis is loose,
remove it from the housing. You can now take the entire chassis to your service shop.
When re-installing the meter, note that the thumbscrew on the front cover has a small indentation on the
head. This indicates the orientation of the hole in the screw for inserting the sealing wire. Turn the
screw until the dot is in a horizontal position, and the hole in the screw will line up with the hole in the
plastic cover.
Serviceable Parts
The JEMStar II’s Ethernet, Serial Analog/Modem and Digital I/O boards can be changed in the meter
shop with a few simple procedures.
The JEMStar II clock/RAM battery is designed to last 10 years under normal storage and usage
conditions. If the battery needs replacement, or you would like more information on any JEMStar II
components, call Ametek Power Instruments’ Technical Support staff at 888-880-5361.
Option Boards Access

Socket-base Meters (S- & A-base):
To access option boards, the 2 backplane retainer clips must be removed as shown here.
Press the ends of the clips and pull upward. After which the backplane board can be removed.
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Switchboard Meters
1. To access the option boards, the backplane retainer clip must be
removed. Press the ends and pull upward. (Black arrow)
2. After removing the retainer clip, unplug the battery from the
front of the backplane board. (Blue arrow)
3. Remove the backplane board. (Orange arrow)
Note: for switchboard meters, the clock battery is disconnected to

access any option boards. Removing a JEMStar II battery with the
meter unpowered results in the Digital I/O, Analog Outputs,
Display Registers and Load Profile reverting to default
configurations when power is restored. After the meter has
finished rebooting, the configuration will be restored but Register and Load Profile data will be erased.
Also the real-time clock will be reset to 1/1/2000.
Option Boards Installation and Replacement

There are a total of 4 option boards that can be installed in the meter; Analog/Modem, Digital
Input/Output, Ethernet and Serial. Locations are shown below.
Digital I/O Analog/Modem Ethernet
The Analog/Modem and Digital I/O boards slide into card guides on the inside walls of the meter.
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Maintenance
The Ethernet and Serial boards mount to the rear of the Register assembly, behind the display.
To remove the Register assembly, gently pry out each of the 4 plastic clips (Black arrows) around the
outside of the front bezel and pull the front assembly away from the main housing.
The Ethernet board (Red arrow)

mounts via 4 screws and a multi-
position header. To remove it, take
out the 4 screws and lift up on the
board until it is free. To install it, line
the header with the matching
connector on the Register board and
reinstall the 4 screws.
The Serial board (Blue arrow) mounts

via 4 plastic spacers and a multi-
position header. To remove the board,
carefully lift up on each spacer until
the board is free. To install a board,
line the multi-position header with the
matching connector on the Register
board and push down on each board
edge until the standoffs are full
inserted.
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Batteries
There is one standard battery (Blue arrow) and one
optional battery (Black arrow) in the JEMSTar II.
Socket-base Meter (S- & A-base) Battery

The standard battery is shipped with all JEMSTar II
meters. The optional battery is for the Call Home
Power Fail option.
Clock Battery
The long life cell should provide support for 10
years, and its life can be checked from the front panel
display.
1. Press the Left key to invoke the Meter
Display Menu.
2. Press the –/Down key once to highlight the Meter Status menu.
3. Press Set.
Battery Status is displayed on the bottom right.
JEMStar II contains an easily replaceable battery that is used to power the internal clock. There is also a
display register (Days on Battery) that can be read to determine how many days the battery has been
used. If the meter is in service, the battery should be replaced while the meter is under power so that
time is not lost (the battery is not used as long as service power is connected).
➔ To replace the clock battery:

1. If you remove the battery while the meter is under power, you will preserve the current time
and date
2. Remove the outer globe from the S-base or A-base model.
3. This battery plugs into the top of the metrology board. Press on each side of the cover and
lift off. Unplug the two-pin connector and lift the battery out of its holder.
4. Install a new, exact replacement battery, available from the factory. Specify part number
6005-254.
5. From the front panel menu, press the Left key to invoke the Meter Display Menu.
6. Press the down key once to highlight the Meter Status menu and press Set.
7. Using the navigation keys, move down to Reset Battery. And press Set. The Date and Time
may also need to be set if the meter was taken out of service while changing the battery.
Call Home / Power Outage Battery Pack (future)

JEMStar II incorporates a replaceable battery pack that is used to power the internal Call Home modem
during power outages. The battery will provide power to the modem for at least 8 hours of call time. It
is recommended that the battery be changed every three years or sooner if you experience numerous
power outages.
➔ To replace the Power Outage battery pack:
2. Ensure proper grounding.
3. Remove the outer globe from the S-base or A-base model. Remove the front cover from the
switchboard model.
4. On an S-based or A-base meter, remove the top cover. The battery pack is the cylindrical
assembly located in a holder directly under the cover. Unplug the two-pin connector and lift the
battery up and out of its holder.
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5. Install a new, exact replacement battery, available from the factory. Specify part number 1079-
612.
Switchboard Meter Battery

The clock battery (Blue arrow) may be
replaced after front panel removal. The meter
does not need to be removed from service.
This battery plugs into the backplane board.
➔ To replace the clock battery:

1. If you remove the battery while the
meter is under power, you will
preserve the current time and date.
2. Remove the front cover from the
switchboard model.
3. The battery is located under a
retainer bracket behind the front
panel. Unplug the two-pin
connector, loosen the bracket screws, and slide the battery out of its holder.
4. Repeat the previous steps in reverse order to complete the process.
The Call Home battery provides power to the optional Analog/Modem board on power fail,
Communications Option 6. Refer to the Call Home Power Fail section for information on setup and
operation. This battery connects to the top of the optional Analog/Modem board.
➔ To replace the Call Home battery: (Black arrow)

1. Cut the plastic tie-wrap that holds the battery to the chassis/frame.
2. Unplug the two-pin connector.
3. Install a new, exact replacement battery, available from the factory. Specify part number 1079-
612.
4. Repeat the previous steps in reverse order to complete the process.
Removing a JEMStar II battery with the meter unpowered will result in the Digital I/O, Analog Outputs,
Display Registers, and Load Profile reverting to default configurations when power is restored. After the
meter has finished rebooting their configurations will be restored, but Register and Load Profile data will
have been erased. Also, the real-time clock will be reset to 1/1/2000.
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Security Keys
JEMStar II includes two security keys to protect the meter from tampering and unwanted access to
certain meter functions. There are two removable jumpers (keys) located inside the meter on the rear of
the Register board.
One security key is used to disable all functions that could impact meteorological measurements. This
includes configuration changes from the front panel keypad menus, plus the following commands when
accessing the meter via remote communications using JEMWare II.
• Configure Primary/PTCT Settings

• Configure Display Registers
• Configure Load Profile
• Configure Loss Compensation
• Configure TOU/DST settings
• Configure Input/Output Settings
• Configure Trigger Settings
• Configure Demand Settings
• Configure Totalization
• Configure Transformer Correction
• Firmware upgrade (via JEMWARE or WEB Browser)
• Option upgrade
• Activate Test Mode
• Preset Registers
The following commands will be allowed with the security key installed:
• Configure Meter Identification
• Configure Communication Settings
• Configure Protocol Settings
• Configure Display Settings
• Configure User Admin
• Change Password
• Set Time
• Freeze Registers
• Meter/Battery Status
• Read Triggered Alarms
• Read Display registers
• Read Load Profile
• Read Event/Diagnostic Logs
• Read Security Logs
The other key is used to disable just the meter’s front panel RESET pushbutton. The RESET button is
used to perform a Billing Period Reset (see the Glossary for definition). With the jumpers removed,
access is enabled. Install the jumpers to restrict access.
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The meter is provided with both keys factory removed. If you want to install the key(s) after proper
configuration in your meter shop, follow this procedure.

2. Remove the outer globe of the meter.
Looking from rear of the meter, with top cover removed
Install this jumper to disable all

configuration access from the meter
keypad.
Install this jumper to disable the meter’s

RESET pushbutton.
The jumpers are a standard 0.1” center,

two-pin female shorting connector
commonly used on most PC
motherboards. Contact AMETEK and
specify part number 4195-263, or ask
your local computer shop for replacements.
Tip: You can “park” the jumper in a disconnected position by just plugging it onto one contact. This will
keep the jumper in the meter for future use.
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Firmware Upgrades
New meter firmware can be downloaded locally or remotely via the meter’s communication ports. New
firmware may be used to add optional features (like Power Quality), product enhancements, or program
upgrades.
The firmware that can be upgraded on the meter consists of Register,
Service and Metrology. When upgrading more than one version of
firmware at one time, start with Service followed by Register and
Metrology. The current versions of the firmware installed in the meter
can be displayed on the User Menu, added to a Normal or Alternate
register for scrolling on the display, or displayed on a WEB Browser
when using that for a firmware upgrade.
A firmware upgrade will have no impact to the meter configuration, data saved, time and date. It is
always a good idea to save the meter data and configuration file prior to the upgrade as some updates
may require a Cold Start.
It is recommended to use the Ethernet port for these upgrades due to the size of the firmware file. On
meters that do not have the Ethernet Option provided, the meter will still contain a built-in Ethernet port
to be used for this purpose.
To perform a Firmware Upgrade, save the updated firmware file(s) you received from AMETEK to your
computer. Connect your computer to the meter either locally or remotely via the Ethernet Port. Make
sure the computer is set up to connect to the IP address assigned to the meter. The User Menu can be
used to display the IP Address of the meter. The default setting from the factory is: 192.168.250.100
The upgrade can be performed through the JEMWARE II Software or through a standard WEB Browser.
Using the WEB Browser for Firmware Upgrades
Connect the computer to the Meter’s Ethernet Port. It is recommended to download the configuration file
and meter data from the meter if you don’t already hava copy of it. (Refer to the JEMWARE Software
Manual for more details).
Using a standard web browser such as Internet Exporer, Mozilla Firefox, etc; enter the IP Address of the
meter. (The factory default is 192.168.250.100) If successful, you will get a prompt for a Username and
Password. The default is: User Name: admin Password: admin
(The JEMWARE Software controls the setting of usernames and passwords. You must have the
necessary permissions to update the meter firmware.)
Once the password is entered, you will get a browser window. Select the tab on the left for Firmware.
This will open up a screen that will show you the current version of firmware. Select the Browse button
to search your PC for the new firmware file. It is recommended to select the re-boot register board when
complete. The browser screen will show you the status of the upgrade. When done, it will automatically
disconnect from the web browser, so you will need to close out any warning messages that appear.
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WEB Browser Firmware Upgrade Screen
Using JEMWARE for Firmware Upgrades

Connect the computer to the Meter. It is recommended to download the configuration file and meter data
from the meter if you don’t already hava copy of it. (Refer to the JEMWARE Software Manual for more
details).
(The JEMWARE Software controls the setting of usernames and passwords. You must have the
necessary permissions to update the meter firmware.)
Select the button labeled ‘Upload Firmware’. This will open up a box that will let you select the
firmware file. Once selected, select the Upload button. When completed, perform a cold start on the
meter.
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Tips for Upgrading Firmware:

1. Make a copy of the meter configuration and download data before upgrading firmware.
2. If upgrading multiple firmware versions, start twith Service followed by Register and Metrology.
3. Select re-boot register when downloading firmware
4. Some upgrades may require a Cold Start after installing new firmware (AMETEK will advise)
5. If you encounter issues after a firmware download, try disconnecting the battery, remove power
and re-apply power. Plug in battery after the meter starts up. (This will reset the processors)
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COLD START
A Cold Start will bring the meter back to factory defaults. Sometimes this is needed when upgrading
much older firmware to newer firmware. The AMETEK Service group will always advise if this is
necessary in the update instructions. Other times, if configuration data gets corrupted, communications
are locked up or you have internal issues that can’t be resolved; a cold start can start you back to factory
defaults.
A ‘Warm Start’ can also be tried first, which consists of removing power from the meter for a few
seconds. If the issue isn’t resolved, a Cold Start may be required.
Before performing a Cold Start, it is recommended to download/back-up all meter data and configuration
details.
Note: A cold start erases all register and load profile data. The configuration parameters are reset
to factory defaults (see Appendix A).
Warning! Performing a Cold Start will cause a loss of data.
Performing a Cold Start
Pre-requisites:
• Requires the admin username and password
• Must un-seal the meter (remove globe on socket meter or front cover of switchboard meter)
• Will require removal of power from the meter
• Must be performed at the meter
Instructions:
1. From the Meter Display User Menu, press the down
button once and press Set.
This takes you to the Meter Status menu.
2. You will need to unlock the meter by moving to the
‘lock’ icon and press Set. This will bring up a keypad to
select the admin username and password authorized to
do this.
3. Using the navigation keys, move down to Cold Start
and press the Set button.
4. Acknowledge the warning by selecting Yes.
5. The meter will prompt you to power down the meter
within 15 seconds
6. The meter will take a little longer to start up. This is
normal.
After a Cold Start is performed, the meter should be
reconfigured using JEMWare II configuration software
to program the meter for your specific application.
Note: If you still encounter issues after a Cold Start, try disconnecting the battery, remove power and re-
apply power. Plug in battery after the meter starts up.
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Default Time Displays

When a Cold Start is performed, certain time and date displays in the meter (for example, Date of Peak
Demand) contain a default time/date until the meter records an actual value. This "non-value" displays
as midnight, January 1, 1970. In other words, a time register will show 00.00.00 and a date register will
show 01.01.70.
Note: When the meter is powered up, it will display the Jan 1, 1970 time and date until it completes the
start-up process.
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SITE DIAGNOSTICS
JEMStar II can be configured to monitor its operating environment and report suspicious conditions.
This monitoring occurs in two forms: Meter Health & Status and Phasor Display.
Meter Health and Status

The Meter Health and Status display provides the current status of the meter.
There is a selection on the right top of the Meter Health and Status display for printing this page
The following items are monitored in the Meter Health and Status display:
Meter Status:
This identifies the internal meter status. Green is normal. If red, you should be able to see additional
detail by reading the Diagnostic Log from the meter. The meter status is also provided on the JEMStar
Meter display.
Time Sync Status:

This is mainly used for external time sync options (IRIG-B and NTP). For IRIG-B, it will turn red when
the IRIG-B time source is not detected. For NTP, it will display the status of the time server connected
and will turn red when the signal is lost.
Battery Status:
This indicates the status of the internal replaceable battery used to back up the time and date on the
internal clock. Green indicates normal, yellow indicates that the battery should be replaced in 1-2 years
and red indicates that you should replace the battery now. The same green/yellow/red indicator is
provided on the meter display. The battery warning (red indicator) can be reset on the meter user menu
display. Note: The internal battery is rated for 10 years under typical use. The battery monitor is
conservative and assumes worse case where the battery is used almost continuously.
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Triggered Alarms:
This is a display of all active alarms configured by a user trigger. The Alarm Log contains the history of
all active alarms and previous alarms.
Phasor Display
The Phasor Display is available on the meter display and in JEMWARE Software as shown below. It
provides quick verification of the site conditions and confirmation that it was wired correctly.
Phasor Display using JEMWare II
The Phasor display has a user field for entering custom information in case you wish to save or print this
display. There is a selection on the right top of the phasor display for printing this page or saving it as a
bitmap file.
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ADVANCED FEATURES
TIME OF USE
JEMStar II maintains Time Of Use (TOU) information for Consumption, Average PF, Peak Demand,
Time of Peak Demand, Coincident Demand, and Coincident PF registers.
The meter can differentiate among up to 9 possible TOU rates, with registers for each rate, as configured
by the user. JEMStar II can have up to 8 rate changes per day. Each rate change is configured for the
time of the change (resolved to 1 minute) and the rate code (A – H, or Total). Midnight is always
assumed to be a rate change. The user must define the rate to begin at midnight of each day (midnight
counts toward the limit of 8 changes per day).
JEMStar II will recognize up to 9 day types per season: each day of the week (Sunday through Saturday)
plus two Holiday types (Type 1 and Type 2). A rate change schedule must be defined for each day type.
A given day is recognized as a particular day of the week based on the JEMStar II internal clock and
calendar, unless that date is listed in the Holiday List. Any date in the Holiday List must be identified as
a Type 1 or Type 2 Holiday. JEMStar II can store up to 200 holidays in the Holiday List.
JEMStar II is configurable for up to 4 season changes per year. The date (month, day, and year) of each
season start, along with an indication of the season (Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, or Season 4) that starts
on that date, is stored in the Season List. The Season List will hold up to 80 Season Start dates (4 per
year for 20 years).
JEMStar II can be configured to force the present TOU rate in effect to any other programmed rate by
triggering a contact closure input. The user must select a rate (1-8, or Total) to switch to when a closure
is detected on the input. The rate then reverts to the normal scheduled rate when the contact opens.
To configure a meter for Time Of Use functions, consult the JEMWare II instruction manual 1079-699.
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LOAD PROFILE
JEMStar II can record up to 16 Load Profile channels as a standard feature, or up to 32 channels as an
added option. All Load Profile configurations are performed using JEMWare II software. Load Profile
storage is such that if the available memory becomes full, the oldest record(s) are deleted from memory
to make room for the most recent. Sometimes referred to as First In, First Out (FIFO). JEMStar II stores
one single record at the end of each Load Profile interval. A Load Profile interval may end on any of the
following conditions:
• On the hour (if configured for "internal Load Profile synchronization") and each multiple of
the configured Load Profile interval length after the hour. Load Profile intervals may be
configured to be 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 60 minutes in length.
• On any time set, Daylight Saving Time adjustment, recognizable power outage, or other
event that would cause a discontinuity in interval timing.
• On any event that may cause a discontinuity in registration so that register readings and
equivalent Load Profile readings could not be reconciled. (E.g. Register Freeze, Billing
Period Reset, Register Preset, etc.)
The Load Profile intervals resemble demand intervals, but can be set independently. The interval
closures occur on even increments within the hour. For example, a 15-minute interval will begin on the
hour and will close at 00:15; the next interval will close at 00:30; the next interval will close at 00:45;
etc. At the end of each interval, the meter records the number of pulses accumulated since the last Load
Profile interval closure or special event. When the Load Profile data storage memory is full, the meter
will overwrite the oldest information. The number of days of storage available is determined by the
Load Profile interval length and number of channels stored.
Each Load Profile interval contains one or more channels of data. The Load Profile Recdording can be
set up to record measurements in 16 bit (counts) with a scaling factor applied to the measurement (Km)
or 32 bit values that can represent actual engineering values (no scaling required). When using 16 bit
counts, each channel can store up to 16,383 counts per interval. When using 32 bit values, each channel
can store measurements up to 1,073,741,824.
JEMStar II load profile storage will vary by the number of channels selected and the recording data
interval. By configuring fewer channels and/or longer intervals, you can increase the number of days of
storage.
Table 1 details the days available for the JEMStar II.
Each Load Profile channel can be configured to record one of the following:
• Any consumption quantity
• The number of pulses received in an interval on a contact closure input.
Both make and break transitions are counted in the total.
• State of a contact input over the interval. If the contact was closed one or more times during
the interval, the channel will record 1 count, otherwise zero.
• The average of any Instantaneous quantities over a Load Profile interval. In this case, the
channel pulse count multiplied by the equivalent pulse constant shall give the average value,
NOT the consumption in unit-hours, for the Load Profile interval.
• Accumulation in a Totalization channel.
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For example, for a 3-element meter operating at 120 volts, 5 amps, 1.0 PF on every
element, an equivalent pulse constant of 1.0 on all channels, and 15 minute Load Profile
intervals, the Watthour Delivered channel will report 450 counts (120V x 5A x 3
elements / 4 intervals per hour). The Average Instantaneous Watt Delivered channel will
report 1800.
Table 1: Approximate Number of Days of Load Profile Storage (16-Channel)
Interval
Length
Number of Load Profile Channels
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 128 101 83 70 61 54 48 44 40 37 34 32 30 28 26 25
2 256 201 166 141 122 108 97 88 80 74 69 64 60 56 53 50
3 383 301 248 211 183 162 145 132 120 111 103 96 90 84 79 75
4 509 400 330 280 244 216 193 175 160 148 137 127 119 112 106 100
5 635 499 411 350 304 269 241 219 200 184 170 159 149 140 132 125
6 759 597 492 418 364 322 289 261 239 220 204 190 178 167 158 149
10 1095 981 809 688 599 530 475 431 394 363 336 314 294 276 260 246
12 1095 1095 956 821 714 632 567 514 470 433 401 374 350 329 311 294
15 1095 1095 1095 1016 885 783 702 637 583 537 498 464 434 408 385 365
20 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1029 923 837 766 705 654 610 571 537 506 479
30 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1029 954 889 833 783 739 700
60 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095 1095
JEMStar II will record certain events in the Load Profile system intermixed with regular interval data.
Any event that would end a Load Profile interval will be recorded, including the following:
Power Fail
Indicates the meter has lost auxiliary power. If the meter does not have separate auxiliary power, Power
Fail indicates the loss of all 3 phase inputs. The time of power failure & time of restoration are recorded.
Time Set
The beginning and end of a time set are recorded in load-profile memory. Time set can be performed at
the meter or by use of serial communications.
Daylight-Saving Time
Adjustment events are stored. Changes are programmed via the JEMWare II program. The DST change
start and stop times are recorded.
Test Mode
Entries and exits are recorded as events. No load-profile data is recorded during the Test Mode. Test
Mode can be initiated at the meter or through serial communications.
Configuration Event
A configuration event is stored in the load-profile memory. Load-profile data is erased when any load-
profile-related parameter is configured. The configuration event is executed only through serial
communications.
Freeze Event
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A freeze event will cause the meter to take a snapshot of the Normal- and Alternate-Mode registers.
When the meter reads these registers via serial communications, the value stored at the time of the most
recent freeze event is returned. This event is executed only via serial commands.
Demand Reset
Indicates the time of storage-register updates and register clearing. This command can be initiated from
the meter or through serial communications.
Register Preset
Indicates the time of storage-register presetting when used. This command can be initiated from the
meter or through serial communications.
Midnight
Indicates when midnight occurs in the Load Profile sequence of events.
All recorded events include the following information:

• The date and time at which the event occurred
• A description of the type of event
• The counts for each configured channel from the beginning of the interval until the event
occurred
• If applicable, the time at which the event ended (such as for a Time Set or power outage).
Load-Profile Retrieval
Load Profile may be retrieved in any of the following segments:
• All complete Load Profile records in memory, oldest first.
• All complete Load Profile records since the last Load Profile read, oldest first.
• All Load Profile records for the last N days, for N = 0 through 60. For any number of days
requested, the meter will send that number of complete day’s records plus whatever records have
been stored in the current day.
For example, requesting 0 days gives only today's records since midnight. Requesting 2 days gives all
records for the preceding 2 days plus the present day's records. If the Load Profile memory does not
contain enough days of records to fulfill the request, the meter will send all records presently stored.
Data can be retrieved with Ametek Power Instruments’ JEMWARE II Software, JEMRead software or
by Itron’s MV-90 software. Connection to the meter can be via the optical port, RS-232 / RS-485 serial
port, Ethernet or a modem.
External-Synchronized Load-Profile Interval Closures

External interval tracking in the meter affects the load-profile channels. For that reason, load-profile
interval length should match demand-interval length.
When configured for external synchronization, the meter uses two time sources—one for determining
interval closure and one for the meter's real-time clock. Data skewing is possible if a synchronization
pulse occurs on the load-profile interval boundary.
External Control of Load Profile Recording

JEMStar II can be optionally configured to only record Load Profile data during externally triggered
periods. This can be user-selected on a per channel basis, which means that some channels can record
constantly, and some can record upon command from an external source. JEMWare II can be used to
configure any Load Profile channel to record when the TOU Rate Override contact input is ON.
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STATUS WORD
The Status Word provides the current status of the meter. The Status Word can be configured as a
Display Register and logged into Load Profile for each interval. The Status Word consists of two 16 Bit
words: System Bit and Triggered Bit. Each individual bit provides the status of a particular item as listed
below:
System Bit
This provides the current status of the meter with regards to internal diagnostics and external influences.
The following items and their location within the 16 bit word are shown below:
Bit # Status Indicator Description

Indicates that the internal battery needs replacing. Stays active until the battery
1 Battery Failure reset is performed.
2 Auxiliary Power Loss Future
Indicates an internal error which could include a Service comm error, PQ
Firmware CRC error, Metrology Firmware CRC error, Service Firmware CRC
error, PQ Comm error, Metrology Comm error, CRC Error in Calibration Data,
PQDIF Sorage error, Config Update Request. (Note: all of these are reported
3 General Failure separately in the Diagnostic Log)
4 Load Profile overflow The Load Profile Counts have exceeded the maximum 16 bit storage range of
5 Pulse Output overflow 16,383
Pulse output rate has exceeded 10 pulses/sec
6 Loss of Time Sync Indicates a loss of external time sync from NTP or IRIG-B
It shall go into alarm when the internal clock is more than the configurable
NTP Time Sync Drift tolerance Ts which is adjustable from 10ms to 10,000 msec. Default is
7 500msec.
Indicates when the meter is using Daylight Savings Time. DST time and dates
8 DST are configured in JEMWARE.
Terminal / Service Cover
9 Removed Indicates that the terminal cover or service cover have been opened up.
10 Manual Time Change The meter time was changed manually.
11 Configuration Change The meter configuration was changed.
12 Firmware Changed The meter firmware was changed.
13-16 Future
Note: All of the above status indicators will stay active for the duration of the condition with a minimum
duration equal to the current Load Profile Interval.
For example; if using a 15 minute Load Profile Interval, and the terminal cover was removed for 5
seconds, the ‘Terminal Cover’ bit would stay active during the 15 minute interval in which it occurred.
The system bit will be presented as a Hex word which can be converted into a 16 bit string with 1’s or
0’s representing the status of each item above. As shown below; a System Bit presented as: 00 21 hex
(Binary: 0000 0000 0010 0001) would indicate a ‘Battery Failure’ and ‘Loss of Time Sync’.
Example 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Bit 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Position
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Trigger Bit
This provides the current status of the meter with regards to alarm triggers that you can configure in
JEMWARE. A typical example of various triggered alarm bits is shown below:
Bit Status Indicator Description

# 1 Loss of voltage V1 <0.4 x Vn
2 Loss of voltage V2 <0.4 x Vn
3 Loss of voltage V3 <0.4 x Vn
4 Overcurrent I1 >1.3 x In
7 Loss of Voltage V1 with Current V1<0.4 x Vn & I1>0.05 x In
8 I1 of Voltage V2 with Current
Loss V2<0.4 x Vn & I2>0.05 x In
9 I2
Loss of Voltage V3 with Current V3<0.4 x Vn & I2>0.05 x In
10 I3
Phase Voltage Rotation Error Angle between two phases < 90 and >150 degrees apart
11 Phase Current Rotation Error Angle between two phases <60 and >180 degrees apart
12 Voltage Unbalance >0.05 x Vn
13 Current Unbalance >0.05 x In
14 External Fault 1 Via Digital Input
15 External Fault 2 Via Digital Input
16 Future
V1 = Voltage Phase A V2 = Voltage Phase B V3 = Voltage Phase C

I1 = Current Phase A I2 = Current Phase B I3 = Current Phase C
Vn = Nominal Voltage In = Nominal Current
Some of the trigger bits can be a combination of alarm triggers as shown in Bits 6-8
Note: All of the above status indicators will stay active for the duration of the condition with a minimum
duration equal to the current Load Profile Interval.
Assignment of triggers to
trigger bit number
Trigger bit #7 is a combination

of trigger #1 and #7
Typical JEMWARE Config for the Status Word.
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Displaying the Status Word
The Status Word can be presented when you connect to a meter in the Connection Status screen, as a
display register, in load profile and in the communication protocols.
The value will be shown in Hex format which needs to be converted into Binary to determine the status
of the 16 individual bit positions.
.
Some examples of this are shown below:
Meter Connection Status

When you connect to the meter, the Connection Status screen will indicate the current value for the
Status Word System Bit and Trigger Bit, as shown below.
Display Register
If a display register is configured for the Status Word, the value will be shown when you read the
register. Keep in mind that the current value for any register will be shown right after a meter freeze.
Note: When you hold your mouse over the Status Word displayed in JEMWARE, it will indicate the
individual bit status. As shown above, the mouse indicates that the System Bit result of 0x0400 is a
configuration change.
The Trigger Bit Hex value of 0x0070 in binary is: 0000 0000 0111 0000. This reflects trigger bit
numbers 5, 6 and 7 in alarm.
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This is derived from the following Trigger Setup:
Load Profile
If a load profile channel is configured for the Status Word, it will show the current status for every
interval. In the screenshot below, Load Profile Channel 5 is configured for the System Bit and Channel 6
is used for the Trigger Bit.
The Hex values displayed in Load Profile via JEMWARE will be identified by holding the mouse over
them. As shown above, the trigger bit value in Hex 0x0070 is equal to trigger bits 5, 6 and 7.
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POWER QUALITY
The JEMStar II can measure, capture and record power measurements related to power quality. The
typical power quality issues include a variation of voltage above or below operating requirements and the
presence of transients and harmonics. To capture these variations of the pure sine wave, there are several
methods used including continuous recording of various power measurements and recording data after a
pre-configured trigger. Once the data is collected, it needs to be analyzed so you can determine the type
of issue, root cause and corrective action.
The JEMStar II meter has a variety of tools provided for your power quality applications:
• Sag/Swell/Outage Recording
• Waveform Capture
• High Speed RMS Recording
• Harmonic/Interharmonic Recording
• Flicker Measurement Recording
• Measurement Log (for saving recorded values)
Every JEMStar II meter includes the Sag/Swell/Outage Recording. When enabled, voltage sags and
swells will record the time and date of the occurrence, number of cycles duration, phase that triggered the
anomaly and the minimum/maximum/average current, voltage, power factor, THD and frequency during
that event. For outages (interruptions), we record the start and end times/dates.
There are options available to enable the other power quality tools:
Option Name Description

PQ PQ Ready Meter can be upgraded in the field for a future PQ Option
PQ1 PQ Basic High Speed RMS
PQ2 PQ Advanced Waveform capture, Harmonic Recording, Flicker (includes
Measurement Logging)
PQ3 PQ Max PQ Basic and PQ Advanced (Option PQ1 and PQ2)
PQ Ready (Option PQ)

When meters are equipped with this option, they include all the hardware to support a future Power
Quality Upgrade to option PQ1, PQ2 or PQ3. Once the specific option is purchased, the meter can be
enabled with a software key provided by AMETEK. This option is useful when you may want a future
PQ upgrade without having to change out the meter.
PQ Basic (Option PQ1)

This option provides the ability to record power quality anomalies with high speed RMS voltage and
current measurements. The recording starts upon a pre-configured trigger which can be assigned to any
instantaneous measurements.
With this option, the meter will record the following:
• Record RMS voltage, current and phase angle per phase
o 100/120 Hz recording rate (2 measurements per cycle)
▪ 0 to 0.5 second configurable pre-fault recording (recording prior to trigger)
▪ 0 to 1.0 second configurable post-fault recording (recording after it returns to
normal)
▪ Maximum 60 second total recording time
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PQ Advanced (Option PQ2)

This option provides the ability to record power quality anomalies with waveform capture, harmonic and
flicker recording.
The waveform capture recording starts upon a pre-configured trigger which can be assigned to any
instantaneous measurements. With this option, the meter will record the following:
• Voltage and current per phase
o Three recording rates to choose from.
▪ Low Resolution Recording
• 900 Hz Recording rate (16 samples per cycle)
• 0 to 30 cycle Pre-Fault/Post-Fault
• 2 to 960 cycle Recording Time
▪ Medium Resolution Recording

• 7,680 Hz Recording rate (128 samples/cycle)
▪ High Resolution Recording

Values shown for 60 Hz.
In addition to waveform capture, the PQ2 option provides the recording of harmonics and flicker. The
measurements we can record include:
• Harmonics
o Voltage and Current Magnitude per phase up to 64th
o Voltage and Current Phase Angle per phase up to 64th
o Voltage and Current THD to 128th
• Interharmonics
o Voltage and Current Magnitude per phase up to 50th
• Flicker
o Pst, Plt, Pinst
These measurements are recorded in the Measurement Log with selectable recording intervals from
150/180 cycles to 120 minutes. Refer to the next section on Measurement Log for more details.
PQ Max (Option PQ3)

This option combines options PQ1 and PQ2 together providing all features.
Power Quality Software

The JEMWARE Software used to configure the meter is also used to retrieve and display the power
quality data. This software is included with every meter. Other third party software applications can be
used to examine our power quality data saved in the PQDIF file format.
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Power Quality Recording

The JEMStar II has several ways to measure and capture Power Quality data. There are options for short
and long term recording and the data collected can range from low to high resolution. The JEMStar II
can be used to collect all of the above simultaneously so that you can get a complete picture of the power
quality event. The recording of power quality data can occur continuously or upon a trigger that you
configure an alarm threshold with.
The methods used to record power quality data include a Measurement Log for trending, Sag/Swell
Snapshot, High Speed RMS and Waveform Capture. The different modes are described below.
Measurement Log (option ML, PQ2, PQ3)
This is used for long term continuous trending of steady state values. Data can be recorded as minimum,
maximum or average values. The recording rate can be configured from every 150/180 cycles to every
120 minutes. Typical measurements used for logging include voltage, current, harmonics, flicker,
frequency, power factor and imbalance. This data can be used for analyzing power quality data from a
high level. It’s also useful for energy management studies and real time power analysis.
Sag/Swell/Outage Capture
This is a recording of voltage sags and swells upon a trigger. The recording is a snapshot of the event,
recording min/max/avg values during the Sag or Swell. The measurements include volts, amps, THD,
Power Factor and Frequency. This collection of data can provide a high-level overview of how the sag or
swell occuured and what might have caused it. Outages (Interruptions) are logged with the time and date
when you lose all three phases.
High Speed RMS (option PQ1, PQ3)

This is a recording of RMS voltages and current upon a trigger. The values are recorded every half cycle
and can start prior to the trigger and end after the trigger returns to normal. The RMS values can simplify
the analysis of sags and swells.
Waveform Capture (option PQ2, PQ3)

This is a recording of peak voltages and current upon a trigger. The values can be recorded at three
different rates (16 samples/cycle, 128 samples/cycle or 512 samples/cycle). The recording can start prior
to the trigger and end after the trigger returns to normal. The slower recording rates have lower
resolution but with longer recording times. The faster recording rates have higher resolution but with a
shorter recording time. The selection of recording rates is best matched with the type of power quality
phenomena you wish to capture.
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Power Quality Recording Modes

The JEMStar II Meter can record power quality data continuously or upon a trigger that you configure.
For continuous recording, you select a measurement, recording interval duration and how the data is
recorded. For triggered recording, you select a measurement, alarm threshold to start the recording and
the type of recording methods.
Continuous Recording
The JEMStar II Meter uses the Measurement Log Option for continuously recording measurements over
pre-selected time intervals.
Measurement Log
The Measurement Log is an option to record up to 100 channels, divided into two groups of 50. While
similar to Load Profile, the Measurement Log includes a wider choice of measurements and recording
intervals and it does not record the various metering events like meter freeze, midnight event, billing
reset, etc. The measurement log allocates it’s non-volatile memory using FIFO storage (first in, first out)
and all measurements are stored in 32 bit format.
The Measurement Log is included with option PQ2 and PQ3 but can be included on it’s own without
either Power Quality Option. (Note: You need the PQ options to record items like harmonics and flicker)
Measurements can be recorded as individual phases or the total polyphase quantities. An example of a
single channel for the measurement log would be: Phase A Voltage Minimum
To record the min/max/avg for all 3 Phase voltages would require 9 channels.
Measurements:
The available measurements include:
• Metering
Instantaneous: Volts, Amps, Watts, VA, VARs, PF, Freq, Q, Volts2, Amps2, Unbalance
Integrated: Whr, VARhr, VAhr. Qhr, Amphr, Amp2hr, Volt2hr
• Harmonics
Magnitude and Phase Angle of harmonics 2-64, THD, TDD, Crest Factor
• Interharmonics
Magnitude of inter harmonics 2-50
• Flicker
Short term, long term, instantaneous
• Digital Inputs
Contact Inputs
• Fault
Positive, Negative, Zero Sequence Components
Note: Harmonic, Interharmonic, Flicker and Fault measurements are only available with options PQ2
and PQ3. For a full list of measurements, refer to the back of the manual.
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Measurement Calculation Methods:

The measurement calculation method is based on whether the meter is equipped with a Power Quality
Option (PQ1, PQ2, PQ3). Meters with a Power Quality Option will follow calculation methods per
standard IEC-61000-4-30. Meters without Power Quality will use the calculation methods used for
metrology (registers, load profile, etc).
Meters with PQ Options (PQ1, PQ2, PQ3)

For Watts, VARs, VA, Power Factor and other related measurements, we use the values that are
calculated by our metrology every half cycle.
For measurements like Volts, Amps, Unbalance, Harmonics, Sequence Components, etc, we use the
IEC-61000-4-30 standard which provides a common measurement method for all devices. Measurements
are calculated over a 200 msec interval: 10/12 cycles (10 cycles for 50 Hz and 12 cycles for 60 Hz).
For a measurement selected as Average, we take the 200 msec measurements and average them over the
total recording interval. (Note: IEC-61000-4-30 defines these recording intervals as 150/180 cycles, 10
minutes and 2 hours. For other selectable intervals, we do similar)
For a measurement selected as minimum or maximum, we examine each 200 msec interval and record
the minimum and maximum value over the total recording interval. For example, if the Recording
Interval was selected as 10 minutes, we would look at the qty (3000) 200 msec intervals to determine
what the minimum and maximum value were.
Meters without Power Quality enabled (includes option PQ: PQ Ready)

On meters with no power quality enabled, we calculate the measurement log values similar to how we
calculate metrology for registers and load profile. For Watts, VARs, VA, Power Factor and other related
measurements, we use the values that are calculated by our metrology every half cycle. For Volts and
Amps RMS, we use the values that are calculated by our metrology every full cycle with updates every
half cycle.
For a Volts or Amps measurement selected as Average, we take the one cycle calculations updated every
half cycle and average them over the total recording interval. For example, if the recording interval is 10
minutes, we will average 72,000 calculations for 60 Hz.
For a Volts or Amps measurement selected as minimum or maximum, we examine each calculation
based on a full cycle with updates every half cycle. We then look for the minimum value across all of
these calculations until we reach the total recording interval.
Unbalance and THD Measurements

In addition to above, the calculations for Unbalance and THD vary whether your meter is equipped with
the PQ Options.
On meters equipped with power quality enabled, unbalance is calculated using the ratio of Negative
Sequence and Zero Sequence Ratios. Percent THD is calculated per IEC61000-4-7, and includes
harmonic content (up to and including the 128th harmonic).
On meters equipped with no power quality, unbalance is calculated using the ratio of the maximum
deviation from average over the average. Percent THD is calculated using the Total RMS (over all
harmonics) and the RMS over the Fundamental frequency. (typical for volts and amps)
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Measurement Recording Methods:

For each of the above measurements, the measurement can be recorded as:
• Minimum
Lowest recorded value over the recording interval
• Maximum
Highest recorded value over the recording interval
• Average
Average value calculated over the recording interval
• Total
Total value recorded over the interval (used for integrated measurements)
• Snapshot
Value recorded at the end of that interval
For each measurement, you can select whether it is a primary or secondary value, engineering units for
the value (units, kilo, mega, etc) and whether to include transformer compensation (if applicable).
Recording Interval
Each group of 50 measurement channels can have it’s own recording interval. The available recording
intervals are:
• 150/180 Cycles (150 cycles for 50 Hz, 180 cycles for 60 Hz)
• 1 minute
• 2 Minutes
• 3 Minutes
• 4 Minutes
• 5 Minutes
• 10 Minutes
• 15 Minutes
• 20 Minutes
• 30 Minutes
• 60 Minutes
• 120 Minutes
Measurement Log Storage:

The Measurement Log is stored inside the meter in an Internal Log and in PQDIF Format (if selected)
The Internal Log has a maximum storage of 1,095 days.
The meter memory will support approximately 1,460,000 measurements per 50 channel log.
Example:
If using all 50 channels with a recording interval every 10 minutes, that’s 144 x 50 channels per day =
7,200 measurements per day. With a maximum of 1,460,000 measurements, that equates to
approximately 203 days.
If the Power Quality configuration in JEMWARE includes the measurement log in the PQDIF file, the
measurements will be stored in a daily file starting at midnight and ending in 24 hours.
Measurement Log Display:
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The Measurement Log can be retrieved via JEMWARE and downloaded into Excel and CSV formats.
The Measurement Log can be displayed in JEMWARE as shown below.
When the measurement log is stored in PQDIF format, it can be displayed graphically in JEMWARE as
shown below.
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Triggered Recording
For the triggered recording, you set an alarm threshold for a measurement (Volts, THD, Power Factor,
etc) and then you select the type of recording method, such as Sag/Swell snapshot, High Speed RMS or
Waveform Capture.
Up to 64 triggers can be created; each one with it’s own triggering criteria and recording modes.
Trigger Measurements
Category Measurements
Instantaneous Volts Frequency Watt Volt2
Amps Power Factor VAR Amp2
Volts THD % Volts Imbalance VA
Amps THD% Amps Imbalance Q
Power Quality Flicker TDD Volts THD Odd % Volts THD Even%
Volts THD % TDD Odd Amps THD Odd% Amps THD Even%
Amps THD% TDD Even Crest Factor
Fault Negative Sequence, Positive Sequence, Zero Sequence
Digital Input On/Off
Trigger Operation
The measurements used for triggers are calculated with a full cycle of sampled data updated every half
cycle. The measurements are sampled at a fixed rate of 512 samples per cycle. Voltage Sag/Swell
triggers have the option of using Class A or Class S triggers as described in the next section.
Note: When PQ is enabled in the meter, some measurements; like Sequence Components and Harmonics
are calculated over 10/12 cycle intervals.
Digital Input Triggers have a resolution of 100 msec which means the ‘ON State’ must be at least 100
msec in duration. Since there could be a 100 msec delay to start the capture, make sure you have
adequate pre-trigger settings >100 msec so that you don’t miss the start of the anomaly.
Trigger settings can be filtered by adding delays in milliseconds. Trigger delays extend the time before a
trigger is activated to help reduce nuisance alarms. A setting of 0 indicates no delay. There is a separate
setting for the trigger reset (Hysteresis). This setting determines the level when the trigger returns to
normal.
When a trigger is activated, it will turn the Alarm indicator on the meter to red and the trigger will be
recorded in the Alarm Log which can be retrieved by JEMWARE. The Alarm Log indicates the trigger
number, value of the trigger and time and date when it triggered. A separate log entry keeps track when
the trigger returns to normal.
In addition to logging the alarm, you can select several items that can be activated by the triggered alarm
such as:
• Digital Output (must have the DIO option)
• Sag/Swell Capture
• High Speed RMS Recording
• Waveform Capture Recording (low, medium, high resolution)
Note: Some or all of these selections are available depending on the measurement and options installed
in the meter. For example, The Sag/Swell capture only applies to Voltage triggers; High Speed RMS and
Waveform capture require the power quality options.
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Voltage Sag/Swell Triggers:

Voltage Sag/Swell triggers can operate in accordance to IEC 61000-4-30 Class A or Class S. Both
Class A and Class S use a sample rate of 256 samples per half cycle based on the fundamental
period. Both use the same A/D data stream. In both cases, the calculation windows are exactly one
cycle long, and are updated every half cycle. The difference is the placement of the calculation windows
with respect to the waveform.
• Class A: The calculation windows are synchronized to fundamental zero crossings.
• Class S: The calculation windows are not synchronized to any zero crossings.
In most cases, the two methods will provide similar results. They could provide different results with the
presence of transients and harmonics that could shift the zero crossover point.
The Class A triggers only apply to voltage triggers used for Sag/Swell detection.
The meter will only allow a single set of voltage triggers for Sag and Swell capture. The trigger setup
needs to use a phase selection of ‘Any’ which provides a trigger from any one phase.
The top of the trigger screen provides a tool to set the voltage triggers for Sags and Swells using a % of
nominal as opposed to specific magnitudes.
Once you adjust your settings, you select the ‘Apply to Sag/Swell Triggers’ button which will transfer
the settings to your Voltage Sag/Swell triggers velow.
Note: You must have a voltage sag trigger pre-configured to make the ‘Apply’ button work. A voltage
Sag/Swell trigger is the selection of Instantaneous Voltage
When configuring triggers, you can select to trigger based on IEC-61000-4-30 Class A for Sags and
Swells.
When selecting High Speed RMS and Waveform Capture, you need to configure how these recordings
will operate in the Power Quality Setup.
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Comparison of Class A to Class S Voltage Sag/Swell Triggering
Class A triggering is synchronized to the zero crossings where Class S is synchronized to the
fundamental period. In the example below, the waveform has multiple zero crossings.
Refer to the plots below to see how the calculation windows differ between Class A and Class S.
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Voltage Sag / Swell / Outage Detection

The JEMStar II Meter comes equipped with Power Quality Sag/Swell Detection and Logging of Events.
This is configured in the meter using our JEMWARE Configuration Software.
Sag / Swell /Outage Recording is used for capturing power quality events related to voltage. Voltage
Sags occur when voltages drop below nominal levels for short periods of time. Voltage Swells occur
when voltages rise above nominal levels. Outages are Voltage Sags that exceed 1 minute in time. The
meter shall capture Sag/Swell/Outage events based on a power quality trigger. The meter will store up to
500 combined Sag/Swell/Outage events.
Sag/Swell Events
The Sag/Swell events are generated from configurable triggers and the duration can be as short as ½
cycle and as long as 1 minute. Events lasting longer than 1 minute on all 3 phases will be classified
as an Outage.
The following information will be recorded during a Sag/Swell Event
• Time and date when it occurred (to the msec)
• Duration of the event in line cycles
• Trigger Setting and value that initiated the event
• Volts, Current, Power Factor, Frequency, Volts THD, Amps THD per phase (min/max/avg)
Sample of the Sag/Swell data that is recorded
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Voltage Interruption Events

The meter shall automatically record outages when the voltage is interrupted on all three phases. The
JEMWARE Software has a configurable threshold for setting voltage interruption limits.
The Voltage Interruption Log is used to store all interruptions of power. A trigger for voltage
interruptions must be configured and enabled in order to log these events. All three phases need to fall
below the trigger setting before an interruption is recorded.
The log includes the start and end time of each interruption, duration in cycles, and value of the voltages
that triggered the event. There are buttons on the top right to print or download the load profile data in
Excel or CSV formats.
Trigger settings used for the above events are shown below:
Trigger # 3 used for Voltage Interruptions.
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High Speed RMS Recording

This recording is available with power quality options PQ1 and PQ3.
Upon a trigger, you can initiate the recording of RMS voltage and current at a rate of 2 measurements per
cycle.
The meter will record the following:
• Record RMS voltage, current and phase angle per phase
o 100/120 Hz recording rate (2 measurements per cycle)
▪ 0 to 0.5 second configurable pre-fault recording (recording prior to trigger)
▪ 0 to 1.0 second configurable post-fault recording (recording after it returns to
normal)
▪ Maximum 60 second total recording time
The settings for High Speed RMS Recording are in the JEMWARE Power Quality screen.
The entry is in cycles and the msec timing is automatically calculated in regards to your primary
configuration setting of 50 or 60HZ frequency. The estimated quantity of records that can be stored in
memory is displayed along with the file size for each record.
High Speed RMS measurements are calculated every cycle with updates on the half cycle. Two
measurements are provided per cycle.
The High Speed RMS data is saved in non-volatile memory in a PQDIF File Format. It can be viewed in
JEMWARE or other third party software that supports the PQDIF File Format.
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High Speed RMS Plot in JEMWARE - Phase A Voltage Sag
High Speed RMS Plot in JEMWARE - Phase A Voltage Sag along with Phase A Current
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Waveform Capture Recording

This recording is available with power quality options PQ2 and PQ3.
Upon a trigger, you can initiate the waveform recording of voltage and current at a low/medium/high
resolution.
The meter will record the following:
• Voltage and current per phase
o Three recording rates to choose from.
▪ Low Resolution Recording
• 900 Hz Recording rate (16 samples per cycle)
▪ Medium Resolution Recording

▪ High Resolution Recording

Values shown for 60 Hz.
The settings for Waveform Recording are in the JEMWARE Power Quality screen.
The entry is in cycles and the msec timing is automatically calculated in regards to your primary
configuration setting of 50 or 60HZ frequency. The estimated quantity of records that can be stored in
memory is displayed along with the file size for each record.
The waveform capture data is saved in non-volatile memory in a PQDIF File Format. It can be viewed
in JEMWARE or other third party software that supports the PQDIF File Format.
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Waveform Capture Plot in JEMWARE - Phase ABC Voltage Sag
Waveform Capture Plot in JEMWARE - Phase ABC Current from above Voltage Sag
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Power Quality Data Storage

Power quality data is stored in the meter in logs and in PQDIF File Format based on your configuration
settings in JEMWARE. The following methods are available for power quality data storage:
PQ Data Internal log PQDIF

Sags and Swells X optional
Outages X
High Speed RMS X
Waveform Capture X
Measurement Log X optional
Harmonics
InterHarmonics
Flicker
Metering
X = always included optional = Configurable in JEMWARE
PQDIF File Format

PQDIF (Power Quality Data Interchange Format) IEEE 1159.3 is a non-proprietary file format used for
storing power quality data. It uses a standardized format for saving power quality information so
different manufactures can present the data in one common format. While similar to the concept of
COMTRADE which is a common open format for saving fault data, PQDIF is specifically designed for
the type of data collected for power quality applications. The power quality data collected by the
JEMStar II meter consists of an Observation, Quantity and Channel.
Observation Quantity Channel

PQ Data Type Type of Recording Individual Measurements
-Triggered Recording XY = Sag/Swell Record -Volts Phase A

-Measurement Log Waveform = Waveform Capture Record -Volts Phase B
(24 hour period) Phasor = High Speed RMS Recording -Volts Phase C
Value Log = Measurement Log -AMPS Phase A
Each one is labeled with -Volts Harmonic #3, Ph A
the Time and Date of
occurrence
With the above structure, it is possible to have a single PQDIF File that contains multiple observations
and multiple recording methods. It provides a complete picture of the power quality anomaly.
The JEMStar II meter saves the power quality data internally in PQDIF format, so there is no need to
retrieve data and convert it. There are two options available for storing data in the PQDIF format.
• Single PQDIF File per day

This file will include any PQ recordings saved by the meter for the 24 hour period starting at
midnight. If nothing is recorded, there will be no PQDIF file created. In this mode, a typical
PQDIF File might include the 24 hour measurement log along with any power quality triggers
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and associated data recordings.
Example of a single PQDIF File displayed in JEMWARE Software. It has three observations
over the 24 hour period. First observation at 12/08/2016 09:22:51 has a waveform capture.
Same PQDIF File as above. The second observation at 12/08/2016 00:00:01 contains the 24 hr
measurement log.
Note: The PQDIF File has a maximum size of 500K. In cases where the number of observations
stored for this 24 hour period exceeds the 500K, a separate file(s) will be created to store the
information.
• Single PQDIF File per observation

In this mode, the PQDIF file will be generated upon every observation. An observation could be
a trigger and associated data recordings. If a single trigger initiated the recording of a Sag/Swell
Record, Waveform Capture and High Speed RMS recording, all three would be included in the
same observation. If the measurement log is included in the PQDIF file, it will be a separate
PQDIF File generated at midnight and will contain the previous 24 hours of measurements.
Example of a single PQDIF File with a single observation that contains a Sag/Swell Record,
Waveform Capture and High Speed RMS recording.
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PQDIF File Naming Convention

The PQDIF files generated by the meter follow a naming convention that include the meter serial
number, time and date of the event and type of data recorded.
The file name format used is: YYMMXXXXX_TimeStamp_microsecond_DataType.pqd
Where:
• YYMMXXXXX
Serial number of the meter; with spaces removed
• TimeStamp
10 digit time format (number of seconds elapsed since Jan 1, 1970) of when this file was created
• Microsecond
Variable length number 0->999,999 indicating the microsecond of the TimeStamp when the first
event occurred
• DataType
A number representing the type of data stored in this file. See table below.
Single PQDIF File Generated by Observation
01 Sag/Swell Recording
02 Waveform Capture
03 Sag/Swell and Waveform Capture
04 High Speed RMS
05 Sag/Swell and High Speed RMS
06 Waveform Capture and High Speed RMS
07 Sag/Swell, Waveform Capture and High Speed RMS
08 Measurement Log
PQDIF File Generated Daily

128 Can contain any or all of the following:
Sag/Swell, Waveform Capture, High Speed RMS, Measurement Log
Example file name: 142300003_1454408745_133724_07.pqd
142300003 1454408745 133724 07

Meter Serial Number Febraury 02, 2016 133724 microseconds (when added Sag/Swell,
14 23 00003 10:25:45 GMT to above, Waveform
02 Feb 2016 10:25:45:133724 Capture,
23rd week of 2014 GMT) High Speed
Meter ID# 00003 RMS Data
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PQDIF File Retrieval

The PQDIF files generated by the meter can be retrieved in three different ways.
• Manual Retrieval via JEMWARE
• Scheduled Retrieval via JEMWARE
• Automatic Retrieval
Manual PQDIF Retrieval

After connecting the meter to JEMWARE (see software manual), there is a Power Quality Screen that
allows you to read the PQDIF Files from the meter. After pressing the ‘Read PQDIF Records’ button,
you will see a list of all PQDIF files stored on the meter. To download a single file to the PC for viewing,
select the download box next to the filename. To download multiple files, select all of the files with your
mouse using the shift and control keys and right click the selection which will let you download all files
selected. Once a file is downloaded to your PC, it will be shown in a green highlight.
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Scheduled PQDIF Retrieval

With the scheduled retrieval, you create a database of all the meters you wish to retrieve data from and
the timing when you wish to retrieve the data. In JEMWARE, the setup screen for this is shown below.
After setting up the group of meters and their IP Addresses, you can enter a folder on your PC where all
the files will be saved.
Note: The JEMWARE Software will display all PQ files for viewing in the default directory location
shown on this screen. If you change the location, the files will not be visible on the PQDIF File viewer.
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Automatic PQDIF Retrieval

With the automatic retrieval, the meter will export the PQDIF Files from the meter as they are created
using FTP or SCP protocol.
You enter the IP Address of the PC you wish to download files to and it will transfer them as soon as
they are generated. If the meter is set up to generate a single PQDIF file per day; this transfer will occur
shortly after midnight (assuming there was a file created). If the meter is set up to generate a a single
PQDIF file per observation; this transfer will occur after the PQDIF file is created.
Note: The PC must be equipped with a file server application that can support the transfer of FTP or
SCP files.
On meters with the dual Ethernet Port Option, the files will be transferred from the Ethernet Port 6. If it
is unable to transfer the files via this port, it will automatically switch to Ethernet Port 7.
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IEC 61000-4-30 Compliance

The IEC-61000-4-30 Standard specifies methods of measuring and recording various power quality
information. The JEMstar II follows this standard when it is equipped with one of the power quality
options: PQ, PQ1, PQ2, PQ3. The JEMStar II meter complies to this IEC 61000-4-30; Edition 3.0
standard as follows:
• Class A for all measurements

• 10/12 cycle measurements, aggregated over 150/180 cycles, 10 minutes and 120 minutes
The following measurements will be provided in accordance to the standard:

• Frequency
• Magnitude of Supply Voltage and Current
• Flicker
• Voltage and Current Unbalance
• Voltage and Current Harmonics
• Voltage and Current Interharmonics
• Current Recording (included with Voltage Dips and Swell Recording)
These measurements are all available with the measurement log. The measurements are calculated over
200 msec (10/12 cycle). The measurement calculations are then aggregated in the following intervals:
▪ 150/180 cycles
▪ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60, 120 minutes
Note: While the standard only specifies 150/180 cycles, 10 minutes and 120 minutes recording intervals,
we apply the same 10/12 cycle measurement aggregation over the other intervals.
Some measurementslike flicker and harmonics require power quality options PQ2 or PQ3.
Voltage Dips and Swells

The detection of voltage dips and swells is in accordance to Class A with measurements synchronized to
the zero crossing. The dip and swell threshold used is a percent of nominal as opposed to a sliding
window. When we capture a voltage dip and swell, we record the start/stop time and date of the event,
number of cycles duration, channel that triggered the dip or swell and we provide the min/max/avg
measurements of voltage, current, THD, power factor and frequency.
We also support Class S for voltage dips and swells if the triggering is enabled for this.
Voltage Interruptions
We record Voltage Interruptions (Outage) when all three phases exceed the voltage dip threshold for >
60 seconds. Voltage Interruptions are recorded in the Outage Log and contain the start/stop time and date
of the event.
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DEMAND PREDICTION (FUTURE)

JEMStar II can be purchased with an optional feature that will display a Demand Prediction for any
measured Peak Demand quantity. This includes Watts delivered or received; VARs delivered, received,
or per-quadrant; VA delivered or received; Q delivered or received; Amps; or Amps Squared.
A Demand Prediction is the Demand value that is expected at the end of the present demand interval.
For example, if a level 1000 Watts is applied to the meter for a demand interval, the “predicted” demand
at any time during that interval is 1000 Watts (See Example 1). At the end of the demand interval, the
“actual” demand (which is based on actual measurements, not expected measurements) is 1000 watts.
JEMStar II updates its internal Demand Prediction approximately every 50 milliseconds. Displayed
Demand Predictions respond more slowly due to system and display timing constraints. Each update is
based on the average of actual instantaneous readings taken in the current demand interval multiplied by
the demand interval time that has already passed, plus the most recent instantaneous reading multiplied
by the time remaining in the demand interval.
The result of this process is that a Demand Prediction register displays what will be the Demand at the
end of the interval if the load remains constant at its present value until then. If the load does vary, the
Demand Prediction register will reflect the new prediction and update the display within a second.
Demand Predictions may be used to monitor a load in order to prevent setting a new Peak Demand. If a
Demand Prediction register shows a value that is higher than the existing Peak Demand, then a new Peak
will occur at the end of the demand interval unless the load is reduced.
In the case of a sliding window (also known as rolling) demand, predictions are made in the last
subinterval of the demand interval. In other words, JEMStar II will not try to predict the demand beyond
the present subinterval.
Demand Prediction Algorithm:

The calculation is performed at a rate of once every three power line cycles (about 50 ms):
(Avg  Sec) + (Pres  Rem)

PredDmd =
Int
Where:
• PredDmd = Demand Prediction
• Avg = Average of Instantaneous Readings already taken in the present demand interval.
The average is updated just before the Prediction is made.
• Sec = Seconds that have already elapsed in the demand interval
• Pres = Most recent Instantaneous Reading
• Rem = Seconds remaining in Demand Interval
• Int = Total number of seconds in Demand Interval
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Examples:
(Graphs are not to scale. Assume one Instantaneous measurement per minute for illustration purposes.)
Example 1: Predicted demand with level load
At 16 minutes into the demand interval, every measurement was 1000 W, which means the average
power was also 1000 W. 1,000 W times 16 minutes = 16,000 watt-minutes.
The most recent Instantaneous measurement (taken at 16 minutes into the interval) is 1000 W. Assume
the average power of the remaining 14 (of 30) measurements is 1000 W. (I.e. a level load.) 1,000 W
times 14 minutes = 14,000 watt minutes. Added to the 16,000 watt-minutes from before, the total is
30,000 watt-minutes. Divided by 30 total minutes, the Predicted Demand is 1000 W.
Example 2: Predicted demand with varying load
At 16 minutes into the demand interval the average of 16 Instantaneous measurements was 493.75 W.
That average times 16 minutes equals 7900 watt-minutes.
the average power of the remaining 14 (of 30) measurements is 100 W. (I.e. a level load.) 100W times
14 minutes = 1400 watt minutes. Added to the 7900 watt-minutes from before, the total is 9300 watt-
minutes. Divided by 30 total minutes, the Predicted Demand is 310 W.
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Example 3: Predicted demand with varying load – further update
Continuing in the same demand interval from Example 2:

At 25 minutes into the demand interval the average of 25 Instantaneous measurements was 576 W. That
average times 25 minutes equals 14,400 watt-minutes.
the average power of the remaining 5 (of 30) measurements is 100 W. (I.e. a level load.) 700 W times 5
minutes = 3500 watt minutes. Added to the 14,400 watt-minutes from before, the total is 17,900 watt-
minutes. Divided by 30 total minutes, the Predicted Demand is 596.67 W.
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FIXED VAR CORRECTION (FUTURE)

Fixed VAR correction is entered in JEMWare II from the Primary Configuration window (bottom right).
The user may enter a separate amount of fixed VARs for each phase, or a polyphase total that will be
distributed across all active phases in the meter.
Since VAR measurements contribute to a number of meter quantities, the fixed VAR compensation will
affect other readings such as VA, Q, and PF.
The JEMStar II may be configured to add a fixed amount of VAR registration to all measurements in
cases where a known amount of VAR compensation is required. This setting does not affect meter
calibration; it simply adds a fixed offset to the meter's VAR readings.
Since the fixed VAR compensation is part of the meter configuration, it will be lost if the meter receives
a Cold Start or firmware upgrade. Also, if the same configuration file is to be used in multiple meters, the
compensation needs to be confirmed or modified before being programmed into each meter.
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VOLTAGE AND CURRENT TRANSFORMER GAIN CORRECTION

The JEMStar II meter may be adjusted to compensate for gain and phase errors in external voltage and
current circuitry; for example, ratio errors or phase shifts in external voltage or current transformers. This
correction may be done without tampering with the actual meter calibration as established at the factory,
or any local meter calibration adjustments made in Test Mode.
Transformer gain and phase corrections are set in JEMWare II Software from the Primary Configuration
window.
The user may enter a gain correction (Ratio) from -10.00% to +10.00% in 0.01% increments for each
voltage and current input. The user may also enter a phase correction from -5.00 to +5.00 degrees in 0.01
degree increments for each voltage and current. Furthermore, different current corrections may be
entered for multiple user-defined current ranges. The gain correction is either added or subtracted from
the transformer's ratio using the correction value entered. These corrections are applied directly to
measured voltages and currents before any further computations are performed; therefore they affect
virtually all quantities in the meter.
Because gain and phase errors may vary over the operating range of a current transformer, the user may
specify up to eight different current ranges, each with its own gain and phase correction. For example, a
current transformer may require -1% gain correction and -0.5 degree phase correction below 1 amp, but
only 0.05% gain and 0.1 degree correction at 5 amps.
Changing the gain of a voltage or current input will cause any single-phase measurement using that input
to increase or decrease by the amount of the change. For example, changing the Phase A Volts by
+1.00% will cause all Phase A measurements to read 1% high (except for amp quantities).
Polyphase measurements will change by the average of the changes made to each individual phase. For
example, if Phase A Volts is changed by +1.00%, Phase B Volts by +2.00% and Phase C Volts by
+4.00%, the change to polyphase watts is (1+2+4)/3=2.333%.
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The mathematical formula used for Transformer Correction is detailed below:
Corrected Ratio (result) = Transformer Ratio + (Transformer Ratio * Correction Factor / 100)
Note: The value for Correction Factor is in percent, so we divide by 100
Example:
Transformer Ratio = 120:1
Correction Factor = -10
The Corrected Ratio or 'result' = 120 + (120 * – 10/100) = 108

This means that a 120VAC input to the Transformer will be seen by the meter as 108VAC.
Phase correction changes the apparent phase relationship between voltage and current, and its effects
vary depending on the original phase relationship. For example, a 1 degree phase correction on a circuit
at 1.000 PF will cause the displayed PF to read 0.999, while the same correction on a circuit at 0.866 PF
will cause the displayed PF to read 0.857.
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TOTALIZATION
The JEMStar II meter may be purchased with an optional Totalization system. Totalization is the ability
to sum the energy readings from several different instruments and display the result. The JEMStar II has
16 totalization channels. Each channel may be displayed as a register in the Normal, Alternate, and Test
lists, as a Load Profile channel or a Measurement Log channel.
Each Totalization channel behaves as a Consumption register with several added features. Details on
how to configure Totalization channels are contained in the JEMWare II User Manual, (document 1079-
699). For each channel, the user must configure the following:
• Measurement quantity: choice of Watthours, VARhours, VAhours, Qhours, Amphours, Volt Squared
hours, Amp Squared hours* or None (which accumulates only external energy)
• Phase: A, B, C, or Polyphase*
• Direction: Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute or a single quadrant for VARhours*
• Time of Use Rate: None, A through H or Total*
• Loss Compensation*
• Enabled
• Up to 6 external Digital Input channels (setup as Pulse Counter)
• Pulse Weight in Primary units for each Digital Input channel.
• Operation (Add/Subtract) for each each Digital Input channel.
*
These settings are identical to those of a Consumption register.
Most of these settings are self-explanatory, but a few require further description.
1. Enabled set to Yes implies that the Totalization channel is setup to accumulate its own
registration with that computed using the pulses recorded on the Digital Input channels associated
with it. When set to No, the channel will only record registration based on the Digital Input
channels.
2. Digital Input channels are external energy inputs setup as pulse counters on the JEMStar II. Any
transition (make or break) on one of these inputs can be detected by any Totalization channel and
cause that channel to add the associated Pulse Weight to the Totalization channel’s contents to
obtain a totalized value.
NOTE: Input Pulse Weights are configured independently for each Totalization channel.
For example, Totalization Channel 1 may count each transition on input 1 as 1.0 MWh,
while Totalization Channel 2 may count each transition on input 1 as -3.8 MWh.
3. A Totalization channel may be displayed as well as recorded as a Load Profile or Measurement

Log channel. To display a Totalization channel, add a register to the desired Display List
(Normal, Alternate, or Test) in JEMWare II with the Category set to Register, Type as
"Totalization" and select the desired Totalization channel number in the Quantity field. You may
then set up the number of digits and decimal places, storage type, and label as for any other
numeric register.
4. To record a Totalization channel in the Load Profile, add a Totalization type channel in
JEMWare II. In the Quantity field, select the desired Totalization channel number. The Direction,
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and Phase settings will be bypassed, but you may still select whether to record always or only
during TOU Rate Override & specify the km value.
TIP: Normally, Load Profile channels may not be associated with Time of Use rates other than
Total. However, you may simulate a Load Profile channel that records only during a given rate
period by assigning it to a Totalization channel with the correct rate. The Totalization channel
need not record any external energy, making it essentially identical to an integrated Load Profile
channel.
5. To record a Totalization channel in the Measurement Log, add a Totalization type channel in
JEMWare II. In the Quantity field, select the desired Totalization channel number. The Direction,
Phase, TLC, Recording Method & Scaling settings will be bypassed, but you may still configure
the Units.
Totalization Calculation:
The output of a totalization channel is the arithmetic sum of the registration of the meter (if Enabled is
set to Yes) and the registration computed using the pulses recorded on the Digital Input channels
associated with it. Each Digital Input channel setup as a Pulse Counter & associated with the totalization
channel can be assigned a pulse weight and an operation (addition/subtraction). The registration
associated with such a Digital Input would be the product of the number of pulses recorded on it during
an interval and the pulse weight.
Pulse Counter channel registration = Pulse Weight x Number of pulses
Total Pulse Counter based registration = Pulse Counter channel 1 registration +/- Pulse Counter
channel 2 registration +/- …. Pulse Counter channel ‘N’ registration
Where N = total number of pulse counter channels associated with the totalization channel.
Totalized Value = Total Pulse Counter based registration + Meter registration (if Enabled set to Yes)
Example:
Consider the following settings for totalization channel 1 -
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Digital Input channels 1 to 6 are setup as Pulse Counters and are being used in totalization channel 1 with
the shown pulse weights & operations (add). A make or break operation on these channels would imply
that registration worth the value of the pulse weight be added to the totalized value.
This channel may now be used in the Load Profile, Display Registers and the Measurement Log.
Consider the following example of a Load Profile channel using this totalization channel. The interval is
set to 1 hour.
Assume a balanced three-phase input of 120V/5A per phase to the meter & 1 pulse on all Pulse Counter
inputs per minute. The totalized value reported for a 1-hour interval in the Load Profile can be computed
as follows –
Meter WHr (Phase A) registration = 120V * 5A = 600 WHr

Pulse Counter channel 1 registration = 60 pulses * 100 = 6000 WHr
Totalized WHr = 600 + 6000 + 12000 + 18000 + 24000 + 30000 + 36000 = 126600 WHr
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APPENDIX A
DEFAULT SETTINGS
The following is a list of the factory default settings that will be seen in a JEMStar II meter after a Cold
Start is performed. Use JEMWare II software to program the meter with your custom configuration.
Meter Identification
ID String 1: (JEMStarII ID)
ID String 2: (Ametek Power)
ID String 3: (Rochester, New York)
ID String 4: (Factory Default)
ID String 5: (1-888-222-6282)
ID Label 1: MV90 Meter ID
ID Label 2: Administrator
ID Label 3: Location
ID Label 4: Configuration ID
ID Label 5: Account Number
Primary Configuration
Meter Settings:
Meter Form 9
Meter Class Amps 20
Voltage Range 69-480
Connection Type 4 Wire Y
Frequency 60hz
Primary and Secondary Settings:

PT:Primary 1
PT:Secondary 1
PT:Ratio 1
CT:Primary 1
CT:Secondary 1
CT:Ratio 1
Transformer Factor 1
Nominal Voltage 120
Nominal Current 0
Full Scale Watts 0
Register Scaling:
VARs, Q Units
Watts, VA Units
Amp, A² MilliAmps
Volt Volts
V² KiloVolts
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Appendix A- Default Configuration
Display Registers
Normal Registers
Alternate Registers
Test Registers
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Load Profile
Interval Length: 15 min

External Interval Sync: No
Freeze Markers: Yes
Data Only: No
Data and Events: Yes
Data in Counts: Yes
Data in Eng Units: No
Demand
Interval Length: 15 min
Sub Interval Length: 5 min
Enable Demand Sync. No
Thermal Demand Time: 15 min
Defer Demands for: 0 sec
After Power Outage (secs): 1
Time of Use Setup

No Seasons or Time of Use schedules configured
No Override Rate
No Holidays schedules
Timekeeping and DST Changes

Meter Clock Sync: Internal
Auto Register Freeze: none
Auto Billing Period Reset: none
DST: not enabled
Input/Output
Channel 1: Input Interval Sync
Channel 2: Input Status Input
Channel 3: Output Energy Pulse, 1 shot, Wh polyphase, ke=1
Channel 4: Output Energy Pulse, 1 shot, VARh polyphase, pke=1
Channel 5: Output End of Demand Interval
Channel 6: Output Triggered Alarm
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Analog Outputs
Analog Output 1: Watts Phase A, 0-0
Trigger Setup
Channel 1: Volts Line-Neutral, Phase A, >100, not enabled
Channel 2: Volts Line-Neutral, Phase B, >100, not enabled
Channel 3: Volts Line-Neutral, Phase C, >100, not enabled
Communication Setup
Optical (Port 1): 9600 baud
Binary protocol
Device Address = 01
Password timeout 1 min.
RS-232 (Port 2) 19200 baud
Binary protocol
Device Address = 01
TX Start Delay =0
TX End Delay = 0
Turnaround Delay = 0
RS-232/485 (Port 3) RS232
19200 baud
Binary protocol
Device Address = 01
TX Start Delay =0
TX End Delay = 0
RS-232/485 (Port 4) RS232
19200 baud
Binary protocol
Device Address = 01
TX Start Delay =0
TX End Delay = 0
Int Modem (Port 5) 9600 baud
Binary protocol
Device Address = 01
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Modem Init String =ATV0E0
Normal Answer Window

Answer Window Start: 00:00
Duration: 1439
Number of rings to answer: 2
Frequency: Every Day
Delayed Answer Window

Number of rings to answer: 0
Ethernet (Port 6): DHCP: Not selected

IP Address: 192.168.250.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.250.10
Port 502: Modbus Slave, Device Address 1, disabled

Port 2001: Binary, Device Address 1, enabled
Port 20000: DNP, Device Address 1, disabled
Ethernet (Port 7): DHCP: Not selected

IP Address: 192.168.250.101
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.250.10
Port 502: Modbus Slave, Device Address 1, disabled

Port 2001: Binary, Device Address 1, enabled
Port 20000: DNP, Device Address 1, disabled
Protocol Setup
Modbus Slave
Modbus Counters: Start Address = 30001
Point 1 Watthour Delivered 0.001 scaling
Point 2 Watthour Received 0.001 scaling
Point 3 VARhour Delivered 0.001 scaling
Point 4 VARhour Received 0.001 scaling
Modbus Analogs: Start Address = 40001

Point 1 Watts Phase A
Point 2 Watts Phase B
Point 3 Watts Phase C
Point 4 Watts Polyphase
Point 5 VARS Phase A
Point 6 VARS Phase B
Point 7 VARS Phase C
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Point 8 VARS Polyphase

Point 9 VA Phase A
Point 10 VA Phase B
Point 11 VA Phase C
Point 12 VA Polyphase
Point 13 Volts Phase A
Point 14 Volts Phase B
Point 15 Volts Phase C
Point 16 Amps Phase A
Point 17 Amps Phase B
Point 18 Amps Phase C
Modbus Binary : Read Output Coils

Start Address = 1
Point 1 Ch3
Point 2 Ch4
Read Input Status
Start Address = 10001
Point 1 Digital Input Ch 1
Point 3 Trigger Ch 1
DNP Slave
DNP Counters: Write Time Interval = 1
Data Link Timeout = 1
Data Link Mode = never
Application Timeout =1
Data Link Retries = 3
Restrict Counter = any
Time Set Tolerance = 2
Analog Input Variation = 3
Frozen Counter Events = yes
Analog Scaling = 16 bit
Class 0 Counter type = Running Object 20
Class 0 Counter type = Frozen Object 21
Global Time Set = enabled
Point 1 Watthour Delivered 0.001 scaling

Point 2 Watthour Received 0.001 scaling
Point 3 VARhour Delivered 0.001 scaling
Point 4 VARhour Received 0.001 scaling
DNP Analogs: Point 1 Watts Phase A

Point 2 Watts Phase B
Point 3 Watts Phase C
Point 4 Watts Polyphase
Point 5 VARS Phase A
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Point 6 VARS Phase B

Point 7 VARS Phase C
Point 8 VARS Polyphase
Point 9 VA Phase A
Point 10 VA Phase B
Point 11 VA Phase C
Point 12 VA Polyphase
Point 13 Volts Phase A
Point 14 Volts Phase B
Point 15 Volts Phase C
Point 16 Amps Phase A
Point 17 Amps Phase B
Point 18 Amps Phase C
DNP Binary: Read Binary Output: Object 10

Point 1 Ch3
Point 2 Ch4
Point 3 Ch5
Point 4 Ch6
Read Binary Inputs: Object 2
Display Setup
Display Scroll Rate: 7 sec
Display Timeout: 15 sec
Date Format: MM/DD/YYYY
Preset mode timeout: 1 minutes
Test Mode timeout: 30 minutes
Demand Reset lockout: 5 minutes
User Menu Timeout: 120 sec
TLC
Loss Compensation disabled
User Management
Username: admin Password: admin
Access to all
Username: user1 Password: user1

Set time, freeze registers, activate test mode, billing period reset, preset registers, meter/battery
status
Username: user2 Password: user2

Set time, billing period reset
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APPENDIX B
ACCESSORIES
The following is a list of user replaceable parts. Please contact the factory for further information.
Description Part Number

Phone Home Power Outage battery pack 1079-612
Non-Volatile RAM backup battery 6005-254
Security jumpers (for front panel lockout) 4195-263
S-base outer globe (w/pushbuttons) 1079-410

S-base to A-base adapter assembly 6002-656
A-base adapter locking ring 12648-001
Switchboard front cover assembly 1079-440
Switchboard case thumbscrew 1083-425
Optical Pickup Assembly Consult factory
Replacement Circuit Boards* Consult factory
*When ordering spare or replacement circuit boards, please have the meter’s Model Number and Serial
Number available.
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APPENDIX C
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PREVENTION
Static, by definition, is designating or producing stationary electrical charges such as those resulting from
friction. An electrostatic potential is produced by friction between nonconductive materials and can best
be visualized as a field between two charged plates. The electrostatic potential will exist until the
difference in the potential is overcome.
All meter shop work must be performed at static-protected work stations following properly prescribed
static-control practices. Unless controlled, electrostatic discharge can destroy or weaken solid-state
electronic components and assemblies.
Failure Mode
Failure of a solid-state component due to static discharge is characterized by partial or complete
destruction of a semiconductor junction or a microscopic resistive or capacitive element within a circuit
device. Failure is most common in CMOS, very low-energy devices.
Destruction of a circuit is immediately detectable and is remedied by normal troubleshooting and repair
methods. However, the common condition of partial damage induced by low-level static discharge is not
immediately detectable. Thus, the damaged component may continue to operate normally, but in a
weakened state. Repeated exposure of the same component to similar low levels of static discharge may
produce cumulative damage, ultimately leading to failure.
Static damage can be avoided by practical methods accessible to anyone handling solid-state components
or assemblies.
Completely assembled products are only minimally vulnerable to static damage, and then only under the
most severe of static-prone environments. Consequently, completely assembled products can usually be
handled in normal work environments, indoors and outdoors, with little risk of static damage.
If a product is disassembled to any level, all exposed or removed electronic modules must be considered
vulnerable to static damage and handled accordingly. There is no truly safe level of exposure to
electrostatic discharge. However, the presence of a static charge or static field is not, in itself, damaging
to electronic components.
Subassemblies from a dismantled product should not be considered static protected by design. In fact,
depending on the design and conductive mass of the connected circuitry, components in subassemblies
may be more vulnerable to static damage than loose components of the same type. Therefore, the
objectives of static control cannot be met by indiscriminate handling of subassemblies or loose
components.
Handling a printed-circuit-board assembly by its edges without employing static protection does not
preclude the risk of static damage to its components. Effective static- control methods cannot be
executed without proper tools and equipment.
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Appendix C- Electrostatic Discharge
All static-control methods relate to one simple principle: provide alternate, intentional paths for
grounding electrostatic charges away from or around the devices to be protected. Static control is the
employment of tools and equipment to predetermine the flow path of this current.
Any two physical bodies, conductive or nonconductive, can be the source of an electrostatic discharge if
either is charged to a different level of electrostatic potential. As these two physical bodies come in
contact or proximity, equilibrium is achieved by a sudden flow of current.
Most people associate a static discharge with a small blue arc and a sharp snapping noise. It is important
to note that static charges of a level too low to produce a detectable arc can still damage unprotected
electronic components.
Another important consideration is that even though a safe encounter has been achieved between two
physical bodies, any subsequent encounter with a third, fourth, or more bodies must be protected in the
same manner since a static potential difference may exist between the, now combined, first two bodies
and any unknown new body.
Warning!
The first step in the above example is to de-energize the meter so that the meter is completely
isolated from all service lines. Never dismantle an energized meter.
The following static-control equipment is required:

1. Conductive work mat
2. Ground cord attached to true earth ground
3. Conductive wrist strap
4. Electrically conductive bag
Caution!
Unless you are certain that the meter enclosure is properly earth bonded, do not attach the ground
cord to the meter enclosure. Never attach a ground cord to the distribution system neutral or any
other point inside the meter enclosure, as this can present a serious safety hazard.
Attach the conductive work mat and the conductive wrist strap to the ground cord. Put on the wrist strap
and remove the assembly from the meter. If work is to be performed on the assembly at the metering
site, perform it on the grounded work mat.
If the assembly is to be transported to the meter shop or other off-site location, insert the assembly into a
conductive, antistatic bag for safe transportation. If the assembly has a battery installed, remove the
battery before inserting into the bag for transportation. Conductive, antistatic bags can cause a battery to
discharge during the transportation process.
If sensitive components are removed from the assembly at the meter site and are to be reused, insert the
components—with all component leads piercing into a piece of conductive foam carrier—into an
antistatic bag for safe transportation.
Static kits including mat, wrist strap, cord, and clip are available through your local electronics supplier.
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APPENDIX D
DNP SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Distributed Network Protocol (DNP 3.0) is an industry standard protocol for SCADA communications
between Master Stations, Host computers, Remote Terminal Units, and Intelligent Electronics Devices
(such as the JEMStar II meter). It is a public domain, non-proprietary protocol based on the IEC-870
standards, and is intended primarily for use in SCADA-like systems.
DNP as a protocol provides efficient, robust data communications through a system of 32-bit data link
CRCs (Cyclical Redundancy Checks) and confirmation messages. However, DNP is much more than an
error-detection-and-correction scheme. A DNP-compliant device, from the protocol's point of view, is
considered a group of data "objects", each of which contains one or more "points". The DNP protocol
specification defines the allowable object types and what constitutes a "point" for that object type.
DNP is not intended to be a general-purpose two-way communications link. Rather, it is highly

optimized for SCADA and automation applications involving relatively small amounts of near-real-time
data that is often read by the DNP master every few seconds. In the case of the JEMStar II, it is not used
as a means of controlling or reconfiguring the meter.
DNP V3.00 DEVICE PROFILE

The purpose of this document is to describe the specific implementation of the Distributed Network
Protocol (DNP) 3.0 within the JEMStar II meter. This document, in conjunction with the DNP 3.0 Basic
4 Document Set, and the DNP Subset Definitions Document, provides complete information on how to
communicate with the JEMStar II meter via the DNP 3.0 protocol.
JEMStar II uses the Triangle MicroWorks™, Inc. DNP 3.0 Slave Source Code Library Version 3.12.0.
This implementation of DNP 3.0 is fully compliant with DNP 3.0 Subset Definition Level 2, contains
many Subset Level 3 features, and contains some functionality even beyond Subset Level 3.
The following sections, in conjunction with the Device Profile Document, provide a complete
interoperability/configuration guide for the JEMStar II meter:
• the Implementation Table
• the Point List Tables
• Configuration methods
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Appendix D - DNP Serial Communications
DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
Vendor Name: AMETEK Power Instruments

Device Name: JEMStar II, using the Triangle MicroWorks, Inc. DNP 3.0 Slave Source Code Library, Ver
3.12.0
Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function:
For Requests: Level 2  Master

For Responses: Level 2  Slave
Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the Highest DNP Levels Supported (the complete
list is described in the attached table):
For static (non-change-event) object requests, request qualifier codes 00 and 01 (start-stop), 07 and 08 (limited
quantity), and 17 and 28 (index) are supported in addition to request qualifier code 06 (no range – or all points).
Static object requests received with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01.
Static object requests received with qualifiers 17 or 28 will be responded with qualifiers 17 or 28. For change-
event object requests, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always responded.
The read and write function code for Object 50 (Time and Date), variation 1, is supported.
Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets): Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):
Transmitted: 292 Transmitted: 2048

Received 292 Received: 2048
Maximum Data Link Re-tries: Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:
Configurable from 0 to 255 – Via JEMWare II None
Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:

Configurable as: Never, Only for multi-frame messages, or Always via JEMWare II
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
When sending multi-fragment responses
Sometimes
Timeouts while waiting for:
Data Link Confirm: Configurable via JEMWare II
Complete Appl. Fragment: None
Application Confirm: Configurable via JEMWare II
Complete Appl. Response: None
Others:
Transmission Delay: Configurable, via JEMWare II
Inter-character Timeout: 1 sec.
Need Time Delay: Configurable, via JEMWare II
Frozen Counter Event scanning period: FIXED AT 5 seconds
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DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
Sends/Executes Control Operations:
WRITE Binary Outputs Never

SELECT/OPERATE Never
DIRECT OPERATE Never
DIRECT OPERATE – NO ACK Never
Count > 1 Never

Pulse On Never
Pulse Off Never
Latch On Never
Latch Off Never
Queue Never
Clear Queue Never
Reports Binary Input Change Events when no Reports time-tagged Binary Input Change Events when no
specific variation requested: specific variation requested:
Never Never
Sends Unsolicited Responses: Sends Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:

Never Never
No other options are permitted.
Default Counter Object/Variation: Counters Roll Over at:
Default Object: 20 32 Bits: 999,999,999 or user-configurable from 3–8 digits.
Default Variation: 5 16 Bits: 5 digits = 65535, or user-configurable 3–4 digits.
Point-List is user-configurable via JEMWareII
Sends Multi-Fragment Responses:
Yes
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IMPLEMENTATION
The JEMStar II II DNP implementation conforms to the standard for a Level II slave device, with some
additions. Implementation consists of the following static objects:
• (6) Single-bit Binary Output (Object 10 Variations 0, 1, 2)

• (64) Single Bit Binary Inputs (Digital Input, Trigger Status, Meter Status (Object 1 Variations 0,
1, 2, Object 2 Variations 0,1, 2)
• (200) Analog Inputs, configurable with JEMWareII for either 32-bit analog input w/o flag points
(Object 30 Variation 3), or 16-bit analog input w/o flag points (Object 30 Variation 4)
• A configurable number (up to 300) of 16 or 32-bit counters (Object 20 Variation 5) that can be
assigned to any register in the Normal or Alternate display set
• A corresponding number of 32-bit frozen counter without flag (Object 21 variation 5) that
represent the values of the counter points at the time of the last meter freeze
IMPLEMENTATION TABLE
The following table identifies the variations, function codes, and qualifiers supported by the meter in
both request messages and in response messages.
For static (non-change-event) objects, requests sent with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will be
responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. Static object requests sent with qualifiers 17 or 28 will be
responded with qualifiers 17 or 28. For change-event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always
responded.
In the table below text shaded as Subset Level 3 indicates Subset Level 3 functionality
(beyond Subset Level 2), and text shaded as beyond Subset Level 3 indicates functionality
beyond Subset Level 3.
Object Variation Function Qualifier Codes Function Qualifier Codes

Description
Number Number Codes (dec) (hex) Codes (dec) (hex)
1 0 Binary Input (Variation 0 is used to 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
request default variation) 06 (no range , or (response) stop)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
1 1 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
06 (no range , or (response) stop)
all) 17 , 28 (index
Binary Input
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
1 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
2 0 Binary Input Change (Variation 0 is 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
default) 06 (no range , or (response) stop)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
2 1 Binary Input Change w/o Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
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Description
2 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
10 0 Binary Output (Variation 0 is default) 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
10 1 Binary Output w/o Status 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
10 2 Binary Output with Status 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
20 0 Binary Counter (Variation 0 is used to 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
20 1 32-Bit Binary Counter 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
20 2 16-Bit Binary Counter 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
20 5 32-Bit Binary Counter w/o Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
20 6 16-Bit Binary Counter w/o Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
21 0 Frozen Counter (Variation 0 is used to 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
21 1 32-Bit Frozen Counter 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
D-5

Description
21 2 16-Bit Frozen Counter 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
21 9 32-Bit Frozen Counter w/o Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
21 10 16-Bit Frozen Counter w/o Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
23 0 Frozen Counter Event (Variation 0 is 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
used to request default variation) 06 (no range , or (response) stop)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
23 1 32-Bit Frozen Counter Event w/o Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
23 2 16-Bit Frozen Counter Event w/o Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
23 5 32-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index)
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
23 6 16-Bit Frozen Counter Event with Time 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
30 0 Analog Input (Variation 0 is used to 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
30 1 32-Bit Analog Input 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
30 2 16-Bit Analog Input 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
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Description
30 3 32-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
30 4 16-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
30 5 Short Floating Point Analog Input 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
50 0 Time and Date 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
50 1 Time and Date 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
2 (Write) 06 (no range , or (response) stop)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
52 2 Time Delay Fine 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
17 , 28 (index)
60 0 Class 0, 1, 2, and 3 Data 1 (Read) 06 (no range , or 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) (response) stop)
17 , 28 (index
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 (Read) 06 (no range , or 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) (response) stop)
17 , 28 (index
60 2 Class 1 Data 1 (Read) 00 , 01(start-stop) 129 00 , 01 (start-
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
all) 17 , 28 (index
07 , 08(limited
qty)
No Object (function code only) –See Note 3 13 (cold
restart)
No Object (function code only) 14 (warm
restart)
No Object (function code only) 23 (delay
meas.)
NOTE 1: For static (non-change-event) objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are only responded when a request
is sent with qualifiers 17 or 28, respectively. Otherwise, static object requests sent with
qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. (For change-event
objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always responded.)
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NOTE 2: A cold restart is implemented as a warm restart – the meter is not restarted, but the DNP
process is restarted.
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DNP Mapping
The JEMStar II meter supports a flexible mapping scheme where you can select any data point in the
location you want. The following categories of DNP objects are supported:
• Binary Inputs (Object 2)
• Binary Outputs (Object 10)
• Counters (Object 20, 21, 23)
• Analog Inputs (Object 30)
• Time and Date (Object 50)
• Class Polls (Object 60)
DNP Binary Objects

(Object 2, 10)
DNP Binary Objects support the Digital I/O with the following objects and variations:
Object Variation Description
2 1 Binary Input Change without time
2 Binary Input Change with time
10 1 Binary Output without Status
2 Binary Output with Status
We use DNP Object 10 to report the status of the Digital Outputs and we use DNP Object 2 to report the
status of Digital Inputs and metering events as shown in the list below.
DNP Binary Objects
Object 10 Variation 0,1,2 Object 2 Variation 0,1,2
DNP Index Function DNP Index Function

1 Digital Out #1 1 Digital Input Status
2 Digital Out #2 2 Ch. 1-14
3 Digital Out #3 3 Trigger Status
4 Digital Out #4 4 Ch. 1-64
5 Digital Out #5 5 Meter Status
6 Digital Out #6 6 Volts Ph A,B,C Status
7 Digital Out #7 7 Clock Sync Status
8 Digital Out #8 8 Battery Status
9 Digital Out #9 9 Internal Comm Status
10 Digital Out #10 Calibration Status
|
11 Digital Out #11 Configuration Status
12 Digital Out #12 99 Firmware Status
13 Digital Out #13 100 Test Mode Status
14 Digital Out #14
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DNP Counters
(Object 20, 21, 23)
DNP Counters are implemented as 16 and 32-bit counter with the following objects and variations:

20 1 32-bit Counter with flag
2 16-bit Counter with flag
5 32-bit Counter without flag
6 16-bit Counter without flag
21 1 32-bit Frozen Counter with flag
2 16-bit Frozen Counter with flag
9 32-bit Frozen Counter without flag
10 16-bit Frozen Counter without flag
23 1 32-bit Counter without time
2 16-bit Counter without time
5 32-bit Counter with time
6 16-bit Counter with time
The JEMStar II uses a flexible mapping system for DNP counters, with the ability to pick any Normal or
Alternate Display register configured in the meter.
List of Normal Display Registers

configured for meter
When configuring DNP Counters, you

will see the complete list of Normal
and Alternate Registers to choose
from
Note: Counters are typically used for integrated measurements like Watthours, VARhours, etc. but you
can choose from any Display register configured in the meter, such as instantaneous or demand
measurements.
Other data formats that may be assigned to display registers include:
• Time and Date registers are represented as seconds since midnight 1/1/70
• Diagnostic and String register types will be represented as 0
• Status registers will be represented as a direct 16 (32)-bit mask value.
D-10
The list of available measurements that can be configured for your DNP Counters is shown below:
Measurement Measurement Phase Direction TLC
Type
Consumption Whr, VARhr, Vahr(vect), Vahr(arith), Ahr, A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
2 2 Q4
Qhr, A hr, V hr
Instantaneous Volt, Amp, Watt, VAR, VA(vect), A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
VA(arith), Freq, PF(vect), PF(arith), Q, Q4
VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Imbalance, Amp Imbalence
Demand: Volt, Amp, Watt, VAR, VA(vect), A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
Peak (Max) VA(arith), Freq, PF(vect), PF(arith), Q, Q4
Present VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Past Imbalance, Amp Imbalence
Thermal
Peak Thermal
Minimum Volt, Amp, Watt, VAR, VA(vect), A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
Maximum VA(arith), Freq, PF(vect), PF(arith), Q, Q4
Average VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Power Quality Volt THD, Amp THD, VoltTHD odd, A,B,C n/a
VoltTHD even, Volt Imbalance, Amp
Imbalance, TDD, TDD odd, TDD even,
Crest Factor, Pst, Plt, Pinst
Fault Negative Sequence Ratio (current and A,B,C n/a
voltage), Zero Sequence Ratio (current
and voltage)
Typical Configuration of DNP Counters
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DNP Counter Scaling

A JEMStar II register configured as a DNP Counter point may contain a value as large as 999,999,999
(nine digits). Some DNP master devices cannot accept counter values this large. You may configure
JEMStar II to restrict the reported value of counter points to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 digits, or allow the full 9-
digit precision to be reported. Restricting the number of digits reported affects only DNP counter points,
not the actual display registers.
The DNP Counter will duplicate the settings in the display register, so if the display register
measurement selected is ‘Primary’ with engineering units ‘kilo’, the corresponding counter point will
match.
When configuring the DNP Counter, you can select your own scale factor from 1 to 1,000.
Note: The DNP Counter table must be configured after all Normal/Alternate display registers have been
created for the configuration.
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DNP Analogs
(Object 30)
DNP Analogs are implemented as 16 and 32-bit Analogs with the following objects and variations:
30 1 32-bit Analog with flag
2 16-bit Analog with flag
3 32-bit Analog without flag
4 16-bit Analog without flag
5 Short Floating Point Analog
The JEMStar II Meter supports a flexible DNP mapping system as you can select from any instantaneous, power quality
and fault measurement. The list of available measurements that can be configured for your display registers is shown
below:
Type
Volt THD, Amp THD, V 2, A2, Volt
Imbalance, Amp Imbalance
Power Quality Volt & Current Harmonic magnitude (2- A,B,C n/a
64th harmonic), Volt & Current Harmonic
phase angle (2-64th harmonic), Volt &
Current Inter-Harmonic magnitude (2-
50th harmonic), Volt THD, Amp THD,
VoltTHD odd, VoltTHD even, Volt
Imbalance, Amp Imbalance, TDD, TDD
odd, TDD even, Crest Factor, Pst, Plt,
Pinst
Fault Neagtive, Positive, Zero Sequence A,B,C n/a
(voltage/current magnitude and phase,
Negative Sequence Ratio (current and
and voltage)
Typical Configuration of DNP Analogs
D-13
DNP Analog Scaling

DNP Analog measurements are in secondary values. Several methods of scaling are used depending if you are using 16
Bit or 32 Bit DNP Objects. When using 16 Bit DNP Objects, we offer two different methods.
32 Bit DNP Objects

All values are based on secondary values and include 3 places to the right of the decimal. For example; If the secondary
value measured is 1825.438, it will be presented as 1825438. In addition, you can select an individual scaling factor from
0-1,000 to add more resolution. To convert the value into primary values, multiply it by the transformer factor/1000.
Example:
Secondary Measurement Value: 1,825.438 Watts
Primary Measurement Value: 36,508.76 kWwatts
Transformer Factor: 20,000
Scale Factor Used: 20
Measurement X 1,000 X Scale Factor = DNP Value
1,825.438 X 1000 X 20 = 36508760
Note: The maximum value allowed for a 32 bit DNP Analog Object is: 2,147,483,647
16 Bit DNP Objects

If using a 16 Bit DNP Object and variations, you can select two different methods for scaling in the JEMWARE
Software.
32 Bit Method
This is a similar approach to the 32 Bit, applying a straight scale factor from 0 to 1,000 to the measured value. Note:
Keep in mind that the maximum 16 bit value that can be stored is 32,767, so make sure the scaling doesn’t overflow the
storage.
For Example; if the maximum secondary watts is 3,600 Watts, your maximum scale factor is 9.
16 Bit Method
This method optimizes the usage of 16 Bit storage by automatically scaling the measurement to fit the maximum
secondary ranges. As an example, the measurement range for watts is 0 to 10600 which is scaled to 0 to 32767. A
measurement of 10600 watts would provide a DNP value of 32767. A value 10% of that (1060 watts) would provide a
DNP value that is 10% of the full scale, or 3277.
Measurement Measurement Range Scaled Range

Volts 0 to 530 0 to 32767
Amps 0 to 20 0 to 32767
Frequency 0 to100 0 to 32767
Power Factor -1.0 to 1.0 -32768 to 32768
Watts, VARS, VA 0 to10600 0 to 32767
(1 phase, del, rec, Q1-4, absolute)
Watts, VARS, VA 0 to 31800 0 to 32767
(3 phase, del, rec, Q1-4, absolute)
Watts, VARS, VA -10600 to10600 -32768 to 32768
(1 phase, bi-directional)
Watts, VARS, VA -31800 to 31800 -32768 to 32768
Volts, Amps THD 0 to 100 0 to 32767
Volt2 0 to 280900 0 to 32767
Amp2 (1 phase) 0 to 400 0 to 32767
Amp2 (3 phase) 0 to 1200 0 to 32767
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These are some examples of how scaling can be applied to different measurements:
Scaling Example 1:
Amps 12.56
Measurement Range 0 to 20
Scaled Range 0 to 32767
Formula:
Measurement
----------------- X Scaled Range = DNP Value
Meas Range
12.56
------------- X 32767 = 20578 DNP Value (The DNP value of 20578 represents 12.56 Amps)
20
The DNP configuration also includes a user configurable scale factor of 1 to 100 selectable by measurement. A scale
factor should be made so that the maximum value doesn’t exceed the measurement range. For example, the 3-phase watt
maximum is 31800. If your maximum watt value is less than 3180, you can use a scale factor of 10.
Scaling Example 2:
Polyphase Watts delivered 1825.438
Scale Factor Used 10
Formula:
Measurement
----------------- X Scaled Range X Scale Factor = DNP Value
Meas Range
1825.438
------------- X 32767 X 10 = 18809 DNP Value = 1825.438 Watts
31800
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Events
The JEMStar II DNP implementation includes frozen counter event objects. These are implemented as
Object 23 Variations 0, 1, 2, 5 and 6. These provide a time-stamped snapshot of the corresponding
counters at the time of freeze. The JEMStar II has storage for up to 500 frozen event objects when all 300
points are configured. An event is generated at each register freeze. Each event includes all
corresponding registers at the time the freeze occurred.
If event data is not desired, the generation of events can be disabled using JEMWare II.
In JEMStar II, all event data is permanently assigned to Class 1.
Time and Date

Time and Date (object 50) is supported both for read and write. Using JEMWare II, you can configure
the "Write Time Interval", which is the interval after which the JEMStar II will set the "Need Time" bit
in the Internal Indications.
Configuration
JEMWare II software must be used to set up the configurable parameters that relate to DNP 3.0 in the
meter, as well as configurable point assignments for the various DNP Objects that the meter supports.
Please refer to the section in this manual titled “Protocols” for detailed procedures.
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APPENDIX E
MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The MODBUS protocol defines a message structure that electronic communications equipment will
recognize and use, regardless of the type of networks over which they communicate. It describes the
procedure a host piece of equipment called the MASTER uses to request access to another device called
the SLAVE, how it will respond to requests from other devices, and how errors will be detected and
reported. A common format is defined for the layout and contents of message fields.
The MODBUS protocol has two distinct forms, RTU mode and ASCII mode, the JEMStarII supports
MODBUS RTU protocol only.
RTU mode essentially means binary mode, where each byte of information is transmitted as an actual 8-
bit binary byte.
Further information concerning MODBUS implementation standards can be found at the following
website:
www.modicon.com/techpubs/toc7.html
The MODBUS Device Address, timeout, and communications parameters are configured via the
JEMWare II software.
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Appendix E - Modbus Communications
Communications
The following MODBUS serial communications parameters are configurable via JEMWare II:
• Baud Rate (1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400)
• RS-232 (half duplex) or RS-485 (half duplex) signal levels
Note: MODBUS communications are always 8-bit, no parity.
Serial Port Connections

MODBUS Point-to-Point Connection Using RS-232 or RS-485
This method is used for connecting the JEMStar II MODBUS directly to a MODBUS Master device.
The transmit and receive data pins on the MODBUS host system may vary between pin 2 and pin 3
according to the type of equipment used. Refer to the section Serial Communications for instructions on
wiring/connecting serial ports.
Notes:
• For RS-485 mode communications, we suggest using RS-485 port TX Start Delay value to be set
to 40ms initially, TX End Delay value must be set to 40ms initially and Turnaround Delay value
set to 0ms.
• JEMStar II does not implement hardware handshaking signals with RS-232 or RS-485 serial
data.
• The MODBUS port is connected via a pigtail I/O cable for S-base and A-Base meters.
For Switchboard type meters, the MODBUS port is connected via the terminal block on the rear
of the meter case.
Data Transfers using MODBUS RTU

The JEMStar II MODBUS implementation will fully support all data transfers with the following
commands:
Read Output Status (Function code 01)

Read Input Status (Function code 02)
Read Holding Registers (Function code 03)
Read Input Registers (Function code 04)
Force Single Coil (Function code 05)
Force Multiple Coils (Function code 15)
Preset Multiple Registers (Function code 16)
As implied by the Read Holding Registers command, all JEMStar II available data will be stored in 16-
bit Holding Registers. However, these registers will either hold the High Order or Low Order 16 bits
(word) of a 32-bit quantity or a single 16-bit register if Analog Scaling = 16 in JEMWareII Protocol
Setup. Whenever a 32-bit quantity is accessed, the registers containing both the High Order & Low
Order words must be included in the request, or the command will be rejected.
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The supported Register Sets and the MODBUS Function Codes (FC) used to retrieve the data are as
follows.
Function Code (FC) Register Set

01 Read Discrete Outputs
02 Read Discrete Inputs
03 Read Holding Registers (native data types)
04 Read Input Registers (Scaled and Cascaded)
05 Force Single Discrete Outputs
15 Force Multiple Discrete Outputs
16 Preset Multiple Holding Registers
CRC Calculation (RTU mode)

The MODBUS interface also operates in RTU mode and uses CRC for error checking. The CRC value
is two bytes, containing a 16 bit binary value. The CRC value is calculated by the transmitting device
that appends the CRC to the message. The receiving device recalculates the CRC and compares it to the
value in the message. If the values are not the same, the receiver will not process the message.
The CRC value is calculated according to the following procedure.
1. Initialize a 16 bit CRC register to 0xFFFF
2. Place the first 8 bit character from the message and place it into a test register.
3. Exclusive OR the test character with the CRC register, leaving the result in the CRC register.
4. The CRC register is shifted one bit toward the least significant bit, the least significant bit is
saved into a carry register, and the most significant bit is zero filled.
5. If the old least significant bit was zero, go to step 6, if it was one, the CRC register is exclusive
ORed with 0xa001.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5, seven times.
7. Using each successive character in the message, repeat steps 3 through 6.
8. The CRC is the value in the CRC register.
9. The CRC value is placed into the message in hexadecimal format with the most significant byte
going into the first CRC byte and the least significant byte going into the last CRC byte.
RTU Message Framing

In RTU mode, messages start with a silence interval of at least 3.5 character times. If the SLAVE device
can monitor the network bus continuously, this silence interval can be used to identify the beginning of a
new message, with the first field of a new message being the Device Address. Devices that use the
silence interval to detect a new message expect the entire message frame to be transmitted continuously,
and do not allow a silent interval of more than 1.5 characters to occur before completion of the entire
message.
The JEMStar II MODBUS implementation will not monitor the network bus continuously, and thus will
not detect any silence interval. Consequently, the strict rules about silence intervals will not be enforced.
The start of a new message will be detected using a synchronization algorithm.
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Typical JEMStar II RTU Queries:
Query Field Read Holding Regs Force Single Coil

Device Address 05 05
Function 03 05
Register Address 00 04 00 01
# Regs/Preset Value 00 06 FF 00
Error Check (CRC) XX XX XX XX
Communication Errors
Communication errors, consisting of a Parity, LRC or CRC error, will result in the message causing the
error to be ignored by the meter. The MASTER Device will timeout and retransmit the message.
Exception Responses
The JEMStar II MODBUS implementation can produce 1 of 3 possible exceptions:
• Illegal Function (Exception Code 01)

• Illegal Data Address (Exception Code 02)
• Illegal Data Value (Exception Code 03)
An Illegal Function is self-explanatory. If the meter receives a MODBUS query that contains a function
that it does not support (anything other than 01, 02 03, 04, 05, 15 or 16), an Illegal Function (Exception
01) will be returned.
The Data Address is the Holding Register or Input Register address. For example, an Illegal Data
Address for a Function 03 command would be either a register value greater that 0xE7 or a register value
that begins at the second word (Lo Order Word) of a 32-bit quantity. An Illegal Data Address for a
Function 06 command would be any register other than 0x16.
The meaning of the Data Value depends upon the command. The Data Value for a Function 03
command is the number of Holding registers requested, starting with the first (Data Address) register. If
the sum of the first register and the number of registers is either greater than 0x3F, or results in the
request of only one word of any 32-bit quantity, an Illegal Data Value exception is generated.
An Exception Response is the JEMStar II’s Device Address, the function value with the High Order Bit
set to 1, and the Exception Code followed by the CRC. For example, an Illegal Data Address exception
to a function 03 request would be:
Exception Byte Contents Example

1 JEMStar II Device Address 5
2 Marked Function Code 83
3 Exception Code 02
4 High Order Byte CRC XX
5 Low Order Byte CRC XX
F-4
Timeouts
RTU
The timeout period from the reception of a matching Device Address until that message is completed is
software assignable using JEMWare II software. If a timeout occurs, the portion of the message already
processed is discarded and the meter will again look for a matching Device Address. The default timeout
is 1 second, but can be configured for 100 – 65000ms.
Register Presets
In the JEMStar II Modbus implementation, meter registers (Normal and Alternate) may be cleared or set
to a given value with the Preset Multiple Registers command (Function Code 16).
Note that the start register specified in the command must be the Hi-order register number of the
appropriate register pair. There can not be more than 120 registers per request.
In addition, ”Allow Register Presets” must be specifically enabled in the meter with JEMWare II
(Use menu Meter Settings/Protocols/ Modbus). If not enabled, Modbus exception 01 (illegal function)
will be returned if register presets are attempted.
Digital Output Control

The JEMStar II digital outputs may be forced to a high or low state via MODBUS using either the Force
Single coil (Function 5) or Force Multiple Coils (Function 15) command. To use this feature, ”Allow
Digital Output Control” must be enabled in the meter with JEMWare II. If not enabled, Modbus
exception 01 (illegal function) will be returned if this is attempted.
F-5
MODBUS REGISTER MAPS

The JEMStar II has a flexible map for the Modbus Protocol that you can customize in the JEMWARE Software. The
following Modbus Functions are supported:
Function Code (FC) Register Set

03 Read Discrete Outputs
04 Read Discrete Inputs
03 Read Holding Registers (native data types)
04 Read Input Registers (Scaled and Cascaded)
05 Force Single Discrete Outputs
17 Force Multiple Discrete Outputs
18 Preset Multiple Holding Registers
Modbus Binary Objects

(Function 01 – Read Output Coils, Function 02 Read Input Status)
We use a single 16 bit register for multiple inputs and outputs. You can select from any of the digital I/O
and metering events as shown in the list below.
Modbus Binary Objects
Function 01 Function 02
Read Output Coils Read Input Status
Address Function Address Function
00001 Digital Out #1 10001 Digital Input Status
00002 Digital Out #2 10002 Ch. 1-14
00003 Digital Out #3 10003 Trigger Status
00004 Digital Out #4 10004 Ch. 1-64
00005 Digital Out #5 10005 Meter Status
00006 Digital Out #6 10006 Volts Ph A,B,C Status
00007 Digital Out #7 10007 Clock Sync Status
00008 Digital Out #8 10008 Battery Status
00009 Digital Out #9 10009 Internal Comm Status
00010 Digital Out #10 Calibration Status
|
00011 Digital Out #11 Configuration Status
00012 Digital Out #12 10099 Firmware Status
00013 Digital Out #13 10100 Test Mode Status
00014 Digital Out #14
F-6
Modbus Counters
(Function 03 – Read Holding Registers)
The JEMStar II uses a flexible mapping system for Modbus counters, with the ability to pick any Normal
or Alternate Display register configured in the meter.
List of Normal Display Registers

configured for meter
When configuring Modbus Counters,

you will see the complete list of
Normal and Alternate Registers to
choose from
You can specify a register starting address (ex: 40001) and you can select an individual scaling factor
from 0-1000.
F-7
The list of available measurements that can be configured for your display registers is shown below:
Type
Consumption Whr, VARhr, Vahr(vect), Vahr(arith), Ahr, A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
2 2 Q4
Qhr, A hr, V hr
VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Demand: Volt, Amp, Watt, VAR, VA(vect), A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
Peak (Max) VA(arith), Freq, PF(vect), PF(arith), Q, Q4
Present VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Past Imbalance, Amp Imbalence
Thermal
Peak Thermal
Minimum Volt, Amp, Watt, VAR, VA(vect), A,B,C, Total Del, Rec, Net, Abs, Q1- yes/no
Maximum VA(arith), Freq, PF(vect), PF(arith), Q, Q4
Average VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V 2, A2, Volt
Power Quality Volt THD, Amp THD, VoltTHD odd, A,B,C n/a
VoltTHD even, Volt Imbalance, Amp
Imbalance, TDD, TDD odd, TDD even,
Crest Factor, Pst, Plt, Pinst
Fault Negative Sequence Ratio (current and A,B,C n/a
and voltage)
F-8
Typical Configuration of Modbus Counters
Modbus Counter Scaling:

The Modbus Counter will duplicate the settings in the display register, so if the measurement is selected
as ‘Primary’ with engineering units ‘kilo’, the corresponding counter point will match.
When configuring the MODBUS Counter, you can select your own scale factor from 1 to 1,000.
Note: The Modbus Counter table must be configured after all Normal/Alternate display registers have
been created for the configuration.
The list of available measurements is based on what you have configured for your Normal and Alternate
Display Registers.
F-9
Modbus Analogs
(Function 04 – Read Input Registers)
We use a single 16 bit register per measurement. You can select from any instantaneous measurement
with selections for phase, direction, TLC and scaling. All values are based on secondary values. You can
specify a register starting address (ex: 30001) and you can select an individual scaling factor from 0-100.
The list of available measurements that can be configured for your display registers is shown below:
Address Measurement
30001 Analog 1
30002 Analog 2
30003 Analog 3
| |
30199 Analog 199

30200 Analog 200
Availabile Analog Measurements

Type
VoltTHD, AmpTHD, V2, A2, Volt
Power Quality Volt & Current Harmonic magnitude (2- A,B,C n/a
64th harmonic), Volt & Current Harmonic
phase angle (2-64th harmonic), Volt THD,
Amp THD, VoltTHD odd, VoltTHD even,
Volt Imbalance, Amp Imbalance, TDD,
TDD odd, TDD even, Crest Factor
Fault Neagtive, Positive, Zero Sequence A,B,C n/a
(voltage/current magnitude and phase,
Negative Sequence Ratio (current and
and voltage)
Typical Configuration of Modbus Analogs
F-10
Modbus Analog Scaling:

Modbus Analog values are based on secondary values. Given the limitation of 16 bit storage of values,
we automatically scale the measurements based on the measurement range.
This scaling method optimizes the usage of 16 Bit storage by automatically scaling the measurement to
fit the maximum secondary ranges. As an example, the measurement range for watts is 0 to 10600 which
is scaled to 0 to 32767. A measurement of 10600 watts would provide a Modbus value of 32767. A value
10% of that (1060 watts) would provide a Modbus value that is 10% of the full scale, or 3277.
Measurement Measurement Range Scaled Range

Volts 0 to 530 0 to 32767
Amps 0 to 20 0 to 32767
Frequency 0 to100 0 to 32767
Power Factor -1.0 to 1.0 -32768 to 32768
Watts, VARS, VA 0 to10600 0 to 32767
(1 phase, del, rec, Q1-4,
absolute)
Watts, VARS, VA 0 to 31800 0 to 32767
(3 phase, del, rec, Q1-4,
absolute)
Watts, VARS, VA -10600 to10600 -32768 to 32768
Watts, VARS, VA -31800 to 31800 -32768 to 32768
Volts, Amps THD 0 to 100 0 to 32767
Volt2 0 to 280900 0 to 32767
Amp2 (1 phase) 0 to 400 0 to 32767
Amp2 (3 phase) 0 to 1200 0 to 32767
These are some examples of how scaling can be applied to different measurements:
Scaling Example 1:
Amps 12.56
Formula:
Measurement
----------------- X Scaled Range = Modbus Value
Meas Range
12.56
------------- X 32767 = 20578 Modbus Value (The Modbus value of 20578 represents 12.56 Amps)
20
F-11
The Modbus configuration also includes a user configurable scale factor of 1 to 100 selectable by
measurement. A scale factor should be made so that the maximum value doesn’t exceed the
measurement range. For example, the 3-phase watt maximum is 31800. If your maximum watt value is
less than 3180, you can use a scale factor of 10.
Scaling Example 2:
Polyphase Watts delivered 1825.438
Scale Factor Used 10
Formula:
Measurement
----------------- X Scaled Range X Scale Factor = Modbus Value
Meas Range
1825.438
------------- X 32767 X 10 = 18809 Modbus Value = 1825.438 Watts
31800
F-12
APPENDIX F
IEC-61850 COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
IEC 61850 is an optional communication protocol used over Ethernet. It is used to make the meter
measurements and I/O status available for other IED’s and applications.
In this implementation, the meter will be used as an IEC 61850 Server, publishing the status of the
analog and digital I/O wired to the meter to other IEC 61850 enabled IED’s.
It will support GOOSE messaging by transmitting the status of the digital inputs to other devices.
IED SETUP
ICD File
Each meter shall have an ICD file that describes all available options. The file will
include information such as Internal I/O, External I/O and how it is configured for inputs
or outputs. The ICD file shall also identify whether it is configured for power quality
measurements and PMU.
CID File
The CID file shall be created using a software application (provided by Ametek) that
allows you to take the ICD file and configure the various application requirements,
including IED Properties, Goose Messaging, Buffered and Unbuffered Reports and
definition of the Dataset. The Software shall allow the use of FTP to transfer the CID file
into the meter.
IED Properties
The IED properties shall include the IED Name, Manufacture, Model Type, Station ID,
Device ID, Firmware and Identification
F-1
Appendix F – IEC-61850 Communications
LOGICAL NODES
The meter will support the following logical nodes:
Logical Node IEC 61850 Description Measurements Variations
Name
Physical Device LPHD Contains physical information about our
meter
Logical LLNO Contains data about our meter
Measuring- for MMXU1 Total Active Power TotW
operative Total Reactive Power TotVAR
purpose Total Apparent Power TotVA
Average Power factor TotPF
Frequency Hz
Phase to phase voltages PPV phsAB, phsBC,
Phase to ground voltages PhV phsCA
Phase currents A phsA, phsB, phsC
Phase active power W phsA, phsB, phsC
Phase reactive power VAr phsA, phsB, phsC
Phase apparent power VA phsA, phsB, phsC
Phase power factor PF phsA, phsB, phsC
phsA, phsB, phsC
Metering - for MMTR1 Total Watt hours TotWh
commercial Total VAR hours TotVArh
purpose Total VA hours TotVAh
Delivered Watt Hours SupWh
Delivered VAR hours SupVArh
Received Watt hours DmdWh
Received VAR hours DmsVArh
Metering MSTA Average current AvAmps

Statistics Maximum current MaxAmps
Minimum current MinAmps
Average voltage AvVolts
Maximum voltage MaxVolts
Minimum voltage MinVolts
Average apparent power AvVA
Maximum apparent power MaxVA
Minimum apparent power MinVA
Average real power AvW
Maximum real power MaxW
Minimum real power MinW
Average reactive power AvVAr
Maximum reactive power MaxVAr
Minimum reactive power MinVAr
Digital Inputs IN_GGIO1 Channel 1 Ind1
Channel 2 Ind2
Channel 3 Ind3
Channel 4 Ind4
Channel 5 Ind5
Channel 6 Ind6
Digital Outputs Out_GGIO2 Channel 1 Ind1
Channel 2 Ind2
Channel 3 Ind3
Channel 4 Ind4
Channel 5 Ind5
Channel 6 Ind6
F-2
Appendix F – IEC-61850 Communications
GOOSE MESSAGING
GOOSE messaging is supported to allow re-transmission of any of the JEMStar II hardwired
digital inputs.
REPORTS
The IEC-61850 Protocol supports up to 12 Un-buffered reports and 12 Buffered Reports. The
reports shall be configured using the IEC-61850 Software application.
The reports shall be triggered for retrieval from any of three methods:
• Configurable trigger based on a change in a value as selected by a deadband value
• Report retrieved at a configurable time interval
• Report requested for retrieval by a client device
Data Set Report Type

Meter Status Unbuffered
Instantaneous Unbuffered
Energy Unbuffered
Statistics Unbuffered
I/O Buffered
DATASET
The 61850 Configuration Software shall provide the ability to configure 8 Data Sets of meter
data (max 50 measurements) which will become available for the buffered and unbuffered
reports. They shall start as a default list of values which the user can add/edit/delete the entries.
The Data Sets shall consist of:
Meter Status This shall contain various health check conditions of the meter
Instantaneous Group of instantaneous measurements from MMXU node
Energy Group of energy measurements from MMTR node
Statistics Group of min/max/avg measurements from MSTA node
Sequence Group of sequence components from MSQI node
Power Quality (Future) Group of power quality measurements from MHAI node
Disturbance (Furure) Group of disturbance measurements from RADR, RBDR, RDRE
I/O (Future) Group of analog and digital I/O from GGIO node
PERFORMANCE CLASS
The meter meets performance class M2 for revenue metering with accuracy class 0.2 (IEC
62053-22) and 0.1 (IEC 60044-8) and up to the 13th harmonic.
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
Configuration Software is provided for mapping the JEMStar II data items to other IED’s using GOOSE
Messaging and for selecting items in the Data set and Reports. The Software allows the import of other
manufacture ICD files to assist with the mapping. The software creates a CID file that can be sent to the
meter via FTP.
Refer to the 61850 Congfiguration Software manual for details.
F-3
APPENDIX G
ANSI TABLES COMMUNICATION (FUTURE)
G-1
APPENDIX H
WEB SERVER (FUTURE)
H-1
GLOSSARY
Apparent Power
The product of the applied voltage and current in an ac circuit. Apparent power, or volt-amperes, is not
the real power of the circuit because the power factor is not considered in the calculation. JEMStar II
calculates Apparent Power = Watts 2 + VARs 2
ARO
At Rated Output
Average Power Factor
The ratio of kilowatt-hour pulses to computed equivalent kVAh pulses for the billing period.
Billing Period
The period of time (commonly a month) between meter readings, when those readings are used for
billing a power customer. Also, the period of time between two consecutive demand resets.
Billing Period Reset (BPR)
A task commonly associated with the Billing Read is the Billing Period Reset. The Reset causes a
"snapshot" of register readings to be copied to storage as well as clearing Peak Demand readings and
updating Cumulative and Continuous Cumulative readings. You must break a seal to perform a Billing
Period Reset on the front panel. The Reset is recorded in the Billing Period Reset event buffer.
Billing Read
A Billing Read is the task of reading billing information from the meter front panel. If the billing
information is required to be available to anyone, it can be programmed into the Normal display list (See
"Casual" Read).
Burden
Load imposed by a device on an input circuit, expressed in ohms or VA.
Casual Read
A "casual" read is the ability to see measurements on a sealed, functioning meter without breaking a seal
or otherwise violating the meter's security. The type and amount of information available during a casual
read can be selected by the meter setup programmer using JEMWare II.
For example, any non-secure readings may be placed in the Normal display list. If nothing is to be
displayed to unauthorized users, the programmer may place the Blank or Segment Check display items in
the Normal list. Consult the JEMWare II user’s manual for full configuration details.
Class; Class Amps
The maximum current for which a meter is specified to operate within its accuracy rating.
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule is an array of times and rates, and it determines the moment at which a TOU period
changes.
Demand
The average of some measurement over a defined period of time, traditionally calculated by
accumulating the integrated measurement over the defined period (the "demand interval") and dividing
by the time.
Demand Deferral
A period immediately following a power outage during which demands are not calculated. It is
determined by the number of demand-interval closures following the power outage.
Demand Prediction
1
Glossary
An optional feature that calculates and displays the Demand value expected at the end of the present
demand interval before the interval is completed. Demand Predictions may be used to monitor a load in
order to prevent setting a new Peak Demand.
Demand Reset
A scheduled or user-initiated event that causes maximum demands to be zeroed and certain other
calculations to occur.
DNP
Distributed Network Protocol: a serial communication protocol used in instrument networking. See
Appendix D.
Element
A voltage and current input pair to a meter or transducer, typically from the same phase. A half element
takes advantage of mathematical relationships present in a three phase power system to eliminate the
need for one voltage measurement.
Full Scale
A reference condition corresponding to the highest rated value of a given measurement. For watts, this
condition occurs at the user’s input voltage, class current rating, and unity power factor. For VARs, full
scale is at the user’s input voltage, class current, and zero power factor.
Health / Status Read
A Health and Status Read is concerned with evaluating the correct operation of the meter and its
installation, not its billing data. Health and Status display items may be programmed into either Normal
or Alternate display lists at the user’s discretion.
Holiday
For TOU purposes, a holiday is a date contained in the holiday schedule.
Holiday Schedule
A holiday schedule is an array of dates (in seconds time format at midnight) within the TOU schedule
that enables the meter to identify holidays.
Instantaneous Quantities
Instantaneous quantities are short-term average or RMS measurements of electrical characteristics in a
circuit. Instantaneous quantities are suitable for developing Instantaneous Register, Thermal Demand, or
analog outputs.
Integrated Quantities
Integrated quantities are power measurement quantities that are integrated over time, and which may be
accumulated. Integrated quantities are used for developing Consumption, Fixed or Sliding Window
Demand (Peak or Coincident), Load Profile, or pulse outputs.
Interval
A period over which a demand is calculated consisting of one or more subintervals.
IRLED
Infrared light-emitting diode, such as the optical port on the JEMStar II meter.
KYZ
A meter output that indicates energy by toggling a Form-C contact output at a frequency proportional to
power flow. Each transition represents some constant amount of energy (typically referred to as Ke,
"energy constant") that has been consumed. JEMStar II mimics this function by allowing the user to
configure two solid-state contact outputs into a similar arrangement.
Leading Zero(es)
2
Glossary
The main section of the meter’s LCD readout can be configured (with JEMWare II) to fill in unused
display digits with either blanks or zeros. “Leading Zeroes” inserts “0” digits to the left of the most
significant digit until all display positions are filled (there can be 6 or 8 digit positions, depending upon
user-configuration).
LLC
Line Loss Compensation: the ability of an instrument to measure or calculate the power lost in an
imperfect conductor and to use that figure to modify its power or energy readings.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Display area on the meter face that contains alpha-numeric characters for data readout.
Load Linearity
Specifies the maximum deviation of performance in percent registration over a range of current (load)
assuming all other conditions at nominal reference conditions.
Load Profile
A record of energy consumption stored periodically (typically every 1 to 60 minutes) and sequentially.
Each stored "interval" (one record) contains one or more "channels" (a single integrated quantity
accumulated during the interval just ended).
(Load Profile) Periodic Special Event
The meter stores pulses accumulated since the time of the previous LP interval closure.
Load Profile Interval
An LP interval is the period between two consecutive LP interval closures.
Load Profile Record
An LP record is the data in a segment of load-profile memory where the accumulated pulses from a
single LP interval are stored.
Loss Compensation
A generic term used to include both TLC and LLC.
Measurement Quantity
A single measurable characteristic of power flow in a circuit, or a commonly used combination of
measurement quantities. E.g. Volts Phase A, Watthours Delivered Total.
MODBUS™
A standard serial communication protocol used by programmable controllers.
Null Modem
Cable that emulates a modem to enable the connection of two DTE (data terminal equipment) devices
such as any two devices that would communicate with a modem (DCE) device.
Partial Load Profile Count
The total accumulated counts within an interval after the last special event or load- profile interval
closure.
Past Interval Demand
The demand for the most recently ended demand interval.
Peak Demand
(a.k.a. Maximum Demand) The highest demand reading in a Billing Period.
Phase
The timing relationship between two signals of the same frequency, expressed as an angle. E.g. the delay
between voltage and current waveforms in an AC circuit, or between voltage waveforms in different
circuits.
3
Glossary
One of (usually) three circuits in a polyphase power distribution system. Each phase may be treated as an
individual power source that is synchronized to the other phases in the system.
Polyphase
The sum, average, or combination (as appropriate) of measurements from all phases input to a meter.
Power Factor (PF)
The ratio of the real power (watts) to the apparent power (volt-amperes). PF is equal to the cosine of the
phase angle between voltage and current.
Present TOU Period
The one Time Of Use period that the meter determines to be active at the present time. This is
determined by the present date and time of the meter and the TOU schedule.
Pulse
A state change in either direction of a binary metering signal.
Register
Used to refer to specific quantities to be displayed or retrieved.
Register Assembly
The term used to refer to the hardware implementation of the display or control of the I/O functions of
the meter.
RMS
Root Mean Square: the equivalent DC value of a periodic (AC) signal. 5 amps RMS delivers the same
amount of power to a given load as 5 amps DC.
Rolling Interval/Sliding Window
A demand measurement consisting of the summation of values calculated over multiple consecutive
subintervals. A calculation is updated at the completion of each subinterval, but includes a defined
number of previous subintervals.
Season
A season is a range of dates whose start date is contained in the season schedule in seconds time format.
Season Schedule
A season schedule is an array of dates within the TOU schedule that enables the meter to identify the
seasons.
Seconds Time Format
A 32-bit number in units of seconds referenced from January 1, 1990.
Special Event
An event stored in load-profile data such as a register freeze, power fail, time set, etc.
Storage Register
A copy of a quantity which could be a displayable register and is saved when triggered by a demand
reset.
Subinterval
The increment of time in which demand calculations are updated.
TA
Test Amperes; equal to ½ Class Amps
THD
Total Harmonic Distortion: a measure of the amount of harmonic content in a periodic signal, expressed
as a percentage. A pure sine wave at the fundamental frequency has 0% THD.
4
Glossary
Thermal Demand
A measurement filtered through a time delay such that step changes in the measurement are reflected
slowly in the output. Commonly used to simulate the effects of current heating on power distribution
equipment.
Thermal Time Characteristic
The time required for a Thermal Demand Register to reflect 90% of a step change in input. Similar to the
time characteristic of mechanical thermal demand meters.
Threshold Alarms
JEMStar II can be configured to monitor any Register and (if the proper option module is installed)
generate a contact closure output based on the register's value. JEMStar II compares the selected
Register against the setpoints once per second.
The user can configure these characteristics:
• The register to compare against the thresholds
• The upper threshold (set point)
• The lower threshold (reset point)
Time
Time indicates hours, minutes, and seconds.
TLC
Transformer Loss Compensation: the ability of an instrument to measure or calculate the power lost in an
imperfect transformer and to use that figure to modify its power or energy readings.
Total Registers
Those JEMStar II registers that are not TOU registers are called total registers. The total registers always
are active.
TOU Period
A selected duration of time during which the consumption, demand, and other information are assigned
to a set of Time Of Use registers.
TOU Rate Indicator Output
A display segment that indicates the present TOU rate in effect.
TOU Register
A TOU register is a register of the JEMStar II meter that, for a designated TOU period, accumulates and
may display amounts of electrical energy, demand, or other quantities measured or calculated.
TOU Schedule
The TOU schedule is a static, externally configured database within the meter. The data base contains
information that allows the meter to determine the present TOU period based upon the real date and time
of the meter.
VA
Volt Amperes or Volt Amps: the product of voltage and current in a circuit regardless of phase.
Typically expressed in RMS units, this is also called "apparent" power. JEMStar II calculates VA
vectorially.
VA = Watts + VARs
2 2
VAh
VA hour: VA integrated over time to produce a measurement that may be accumulated.
VAR
Volt Amps Reactive: the product of voltage and current in a circuit, times the sine of the phase shift
between the two. Typically expressed in RMS units. The unit of "reactive" or "imaginary" power.
5
Glossary
VARh
VAR hour: VAR integrated over time to produce a measurement that may be accumulated.
W
Watt: the product of voltage and current in a circuit, times the cosine of the phase shift between the two.
Typically expressed in RMS units. The unit of "real" power.
Wh
Watt-hour: W integrated over time to produce a measurement that may be accumulated.
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METER MEASUREMENTS
Display Registers
The meter has provisions to display and store up to 50 Normal, 50 Alternate and 50 Test Registers. The
measurement selections available are shown below.
Meas Type Measurement Phase Direction Meas. Type

Volts A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Amps A,B,C,Polyphase, Neutral, Average Bi-Directional
Frequency Phase A N/A
Volts THD A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Amps THD A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Volts2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Primary
Instantaneous Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 Secondary
VA (Aritmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
VA (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
PF (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
PF (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Volts Imbalance Polyphase N/A
Amps Imbalance Polyphase N/A
Meas Type Measurement Phase Direction Meas Type Storage Type

WHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute
Energy VARHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4
VAHr (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Working
VAHr (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Billing Period Reset
Primary
Integrated QHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Season Change
Secondary
Values AMPHr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average Bi-Directional Previous Hour
Previous Day
(Consumption) Volts2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
AMP2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average Bi-Directional
Meas Type Measurement Phase Direction Meas Type Storage Type

Amps THD A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Volts2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
Minimum
Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional Working
Billing Period Reset
Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Primary
Maximum Season Change
VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 Secondary
Previous Hour
VA (Aritmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Previous Day
Average
VA (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
PF (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
PF (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Volts Imbalance Polyphase N/A
Amps Imbalance Polyphase N/A
Each of the above measurements can be selected as Compensated or Un-Compensated.
Min/Max/Avg Registers are reset after a BPR (Billing Period Reset)
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Demand Registers
Demand Meas Measurement Phase Direction Meas Type Storage Type
Peak (Max) Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Working
VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 Billing Period Reset
Present Season Change
VA A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Past Primary Cumulative
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Secondary Continuous
Thermal
Amps A,B,C,Polyphase, Neutral, Average Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Cumulative
Peak Thermal
Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase, Average Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Previous Hour
Demand Time Time when demand measurement above is recorded Previous Day
Coincident Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute

VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 Working
Demand
VA A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Billing Period Reset
Primary
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Season Change
(coincides with a Secondary
PF A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Previous Hour
peak demand Amps A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute Previous Day
measurement) Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
Storage Types are defined as:

A Working Register will store the selected data in real time and update the displayed quantity on a
continual basis. When a BPR is performed, the contents of the working register are transferred to the
BPR storage register. All peak demand registers will reset to zero when a BPR is performed. All other
register types will continue to increment.
A Billing Period Reset register will update the selected quantity only when a BPR occurs. The quantity
in this register will be saved until the next BPR command, at which time the old quantity is overwritten.
A Season Change register stores the selected quantity only when a Season Change command occurs. The
quantity in the register is saved until the next Season Change command, at which time the data is
overwritten.
A Cumulative register will store the selected peak demand quantity when a BPR occurs. The quantity in
the register is saved until the next BPR command, at which time the quantity is added to the existing
quantity.
A Continuous Cumulative register will sum the selected peak demand quantity read at BPR plus the
quantity from the Working register. The sum is continuously updated. Note that any alteration to the
BPR configuration will reset these registers.
A Previous Hour register will store the selected energy measurement that occurred in the last hour. It
starts accumulating at the top of the hour and the value is replaced every hour with the previous hour’s
data.
A Previous Day register will store the selected energy measurement that occurred in the last day. It starts
accumulating at midnight and the value is replaced every day with the previous day’s data.
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Load Profile
The meter comes with 16 channels of Load Profile that can be selected with any of the measurements
below. There is an option to add a second group of 16 Channels Load Profile.
The recording interval for each measurement is selectable from 1 to 60 minutes.
Measurement Phase Direction Meas Type Storage Type

Amps THD A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional Selectable
Volts2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional Storage Intervals
Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional (minutes)
Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute
VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 1
VA (Aritmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute 2
VA (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute 16 Bit Counts 3
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute (scaled) 4
PF (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute 5
PF (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Bi-Directional, Absolute 32 Bit (eng units) 6
Volts Imbalance Polyphase N/A 10
Amps Imbalance Polyphase N/A 12
WHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute 15
VARHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 20
VAHr (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute 30
VAHr (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute 60
QHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute
AMPHr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average Bi-Directional
Volts2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase Bi-Directional
AMP2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average Bi-Directional
Each of the above measurements can be selected as Compensated or Un-Compensated
Instantaneous measurements such as Volts, Amps, Frequency, THD, Volts2, AMPS2, Watts, VARs, VA,
Q and PF will store the average value over the selected time interval, selectable from 1-60 minutes.
The remaining energy measurements will store the accumulated consumption for that interval and start
again from 0 for the next interval.
The Load Profile Data is stored in either 32 bit engineering units or 16 bit counts.
When 32 bit engineering units are used, we store the value as a 32 bit floating point with a maximum
value of 4,294,967,296 per recording interval.
When 16 bit counts are used, you have a maximum 16,383 counts per recording interval. To avoid
exceeding this number of counts, the measurements can be scaled by a factor called Km.
The number of counts for a given measurement is shown below:
Total Measurement
------------------------------ = # of Counts in Load Profile
Km
Note: In order to increase your measurement resolution when using 16 bit counts, it is best to pick a Km scale factor to
maximize the total number of 16,383 counts available per interval. You don’t want to excced the 16,383 counts per
interval, so try to get at least 13,000 counts for your full scale input, allowing some room for exceeding full scale.
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Measurement Log (option ML)
This continuous recording option provides 100 channels divided into two groups of 50, each with their
own recording interval. The following measurements are available in the measurement log.
Meas Type Measurement Phase Direction Recording Storage Type
Volts L-N A,B,C,Polyphase (average) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Volts L-L A,B,C,Polyphase (average) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Amps A,B,C,Polyphase (total) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Frequency A,B,C,Polyphase N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Volts2 L-N A,B,C,Polyphase (average) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Volts2 L-L A,B,C,Polyphase (average) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Amps2 A,B,C,Polyphase (total) N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Watts A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir, Abs Min/Max/Avg/Snap
VARS A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir, Abs, Q1-Q4 Min/Max/Avg/Snap
VA (Aritmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir, Abs Min/Max/Avg/Snap
VA (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir, Abs Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Q A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir, Abs Min/Max/Avg/Snap
PF (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir Min/Max/Avg/Snap
PF (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Del, Rec, Bi-Dir Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Volts Imbalance Polyphase N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Amps Imbalance Polyphase N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
WHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Total
VARHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute, Q1,2,3,4 Total
VAHr (Arithmetic) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Total
VAHr (Vectorial) A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Total
QHr A,B,C,Polyphase Delivered, Received, Net, Absolute Total
AMPHr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average N/A Total
Volts2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase N/A Total Selectable
AMP2Hr A,B,C,Polyphase, Average N/A Total Storage Intervals
Harmonic Volts L-N A,B,C Magnitude: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Harmonic Volts L-N A,B,C Phase Angle: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap 150/180 Cycle
Measurement Harmonic Volts L-L A,B,C Magnitude: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap 1 min
Logging Harmonic Volts L-L A,B,C Phase Angle: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap 2 min
Harmonic Amps A,B,C Magnitude: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap 3 min
Harmonic Amps A,B,C Phase Angle: Harmonics 2 thru 64 Min/Max/Avg/Snap 4 min
50 Channels Volts THD A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 5 min
x Amps THD A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 10 min
2 Groups Volts THD even A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 15 min
Volts THD odd A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 20 min
Amps THD even A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 30 min
Amps THD odd A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 60 min
TDD A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap 120 min
TDD even A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
TDD odd A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Crest Factor A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
InterHarmonic Volts L-N A,B,C Magnitude: InterHarmonics 2 thru 40 Min/Max/Avg/Snap
InterHarmonic Volts L-L A,B,C Magnitude: InterHarmonics 2 thru 40 Min/Max/Avg/Snap
InterHarmonic Amps A,B,C Magnitude: InterHarmonics 2 thru 40 Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Flicker Pinst A,B,C N/A Min/Max/Avg/Snap
Flicker Pst A,B,C N/A Average
Flicker Plt A,B,C N/A Average
Negative Sequnce Polyphase Current Magnitude Snapshot
Negative Sequnce Polyphase Current Phase Angle Snapshot
Negative Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Magnitude Snapshot
Negative Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Phase Angle Snapshot
Positive Sequnce Polyphase Current Magnitude Snapshot
Positive Sequnce Polyphase Current Phase Angle Snapshot
Positive Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Magnitude Snapshot
Positive Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Phase Angle Snapshot
Zero Sequnce Polyphase Current Magnitude Snapshot
Zero Sequnce Polyphase Current Phase Angle Snapshot
Zero Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Magnitude Snapshot
Zero Sequnce Polyphase Voltage Phase Angle Snapshot
Digital Input Digital Input Ch 1-6 Status Input Total
Digital Input Digital Input Ch 1-6 Pulse Counter Total
Storage Types for Measurement Logging is defined as:
Min – Minimum value over that interval.
Max – Maximum value over that interval
Avg – Average value computed over that interval
Total – Total quantity computed over that interval (similar to Load Profile)
Snapshot – Value recorded at the end of the interval
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MEASUREMENT FORMULAS
VoltsRMS
Volts RMS is calculated using the square root of the sum of the squares over one cycle which is sampled
512 times.
1 1
  + V b + V c
2 2 2 2
VRMS =
N n V n
3Phase
N n V a
n n
AmpsRMS
Amps RMS is calculated using the square root of the sum of the squares over one cycle which is sampled
512 times.
1
 I = I +I +I
2 2 2 2 2
IRMS = I
N n n n
n
n
a
n
b
n
c
AmpsNeutral
Amps RMS is calculated using the square root of the sum of the squares over one cycle which is sampled
512 times.
INeutral =
Watts
Watts is calculated using the product of voltage and current updated every half cycle
1
Watts = 
N n VI n n
VARs
VARs is calculated using the product of voltage and current updated every half cycle
1
VARs = 
N n V I n Sn I Sn
= I n
advanced 90O with respect to fundamental frequency
3
Apparent Power
Apparent Power is calculated both Vectorially and Aritmetically every half cycle.
VA Vectorial = Watts 2 + VARs 2 (same sign as Watts)
VA Arithmetic = V RMS
 I RMS (same sign as Watts)
Vectorial Versus Arithmetic kVA Calculation

The vectorial method (or phasor method) uses the square root of the sum of the squares for Watts and
VARS. This does not take into effect the impact of harmonics on the voltage and current inputs.
The arithmetic method uses the product of RMS Voltage and Current which does reflect the added
impact of harmonics on the voltage and current inputs.
In the case of no harmonics outside of the fundamental, the two results will be the same. When additional
harmonics are introduced, the arithmetic calculation will end up with a higher result.
In all cases, the arithmetic method will result in the same or higher result as compared to the vectorial
method.
The end result depends on what you are using the value for. The arithmetic method may be more
physically appropriate to reflect utility capacity while the vectorial method is more indicative of actual
customer load.
Q
Q is calculated using the sum of Watts and VARs as shown every half cycle.
Watts VARS 3
Q = +
2 2
4
PF Arithmetic
PF Aritmetic is calculated using the ratio of Watts over the Apparent Power calculated arithmetically
every half cycle.
Watts
PFARITH = Sign positive for Lag (Quad I & III), Negative for Lead (Quad II&IV)
VAArithmetic
PF Vectorial
PF Aritmetic is calculated using the ratio of Watts over the Apparent Power calculated vectorially every
half cycle.
Watts
PFVECT = Sign positive for Lag (Quad I & III), Negative for Lead (Quad II&IV)
VAVectorial
Unbalance
Unbalance is calculated using the ratio of the maximum deviation from average over the average.
Unbalance = 100 * VrmsMaxDev / VrmsAvg
(Voltage shown. Typical for current)
Unbalance (with PQ Options installed)

Unbalance is calculated using the ratio of Negative Sequence and Zero Sequence Ratios.
Unbalance = 100 * Negative Sequence / Zero Sequence
Percent THD
PercentTHD is calculated using the Total RMS (over all harmonics) and the RMS over the Fundamental
frequency. (typical for volts and amps)
2
2
Total RMS − Fundamenta l RMS
% THD =  100
Fundamenta l RMS
Percent THD (with PQ Options installed)

With PQ enabled, Percent THD is calculated per IEC61000-4-7, and includes harmonic content (up to
and including the 128th harmonic).
% THD =  2
(
128 Total RMS H 2−128 2
Total RMS H 1
) x100
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Harmonics, Interharmonics
Voltage/Current magnitudes and phase angles are calculated per IEC61000-4-7
Individual harmonics are calculated up to the 64th. Individual interharmonics are calculated up to the 50th.
Flicker
Pinst (instantaneous), Pst (10 minute), Plt (2 hour) are calculated per IEC61000-4-15
TDD
Total demand distortion as defined in the IEEE 519 standard is he total root-sum-square harmonic
current distortion, in percent of the maximum demand load current and can be calculated using the
following formula
Crest Factor
Crest factor is defined as the ratio of peak value to rms value of a current waveform: The crest factor for
a sinusoidal current waveform, such as that which a pure resistive load would draw, is 1.414 since the
peak of a true sinusoid is 1.414 times the rms value.
Sequence Components
Sequences are calculated by the Method of Symetrical Components as required by IEC61000-4-30
Zero Sequence:
Zero Sequence Vector = V0 = 1/3(Va + Vb + Vc)
Zero Sequence Magnitude = sqrt (real(V0)^2 + imag(V0)^2)
Zero Sequence Phase = arctan(imag(V0) / real(V0))
Positive Sequence:
Positive Sequence Vector = V1 = 1/3(Va + nVb + mVc)
(where n = vector rotation 120 deg counter-clockwise, m = vector rotation 240 deg
counter-clockwise)
Positive Sequence Magnitude = sqrt (real(V1)^2 + imag(V1)^2)
Positive Sequence Phase = arctan(imag(V1) / real(V1))
Negative Sequence:
Negative Sequence Vector = V2 = 1/3(Va + mVb + nVc)
(where n = vector rotation 120 deg counter-clockwise, m = vector rotation 240 deg
counter-clockwise)
Negative Sequence Magnitude = sqrt (real(V2)^2 + imag(V2)^2)
Negative Sequence Phase = arctan(imag(V2) / real(V2))
Zero Sequence Ratio

= 100 x (Zero Sequence Magnitude / Positive Sequence Magnitude)
Negative Sequence Ratio

= 100 x (Negative Sequence Magnitude / Positive Sequence Magnitude)
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PROCEDURES FOR FACTORY REPAIR AND RETURN
A. Obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number by calling the AMETEK Repair
Department and giving the following information:
1. Model and Serial Number of the equipment.

2. Failure Symptom - Be Specific
3. Approximate date of installation.
4. The site name and address of the failed equipment.
5. Complete shipping information for the return of the equipment if other than
the operating site.
6. Name and telephone number of person to contact if questions arise.
B. Enclose the information with the equipment and pack in a commercially accepted
shipping container with sufficient packing material to insure that no shipping damage will
occur. Mark the outside of the container with the RMA number.
Ship to the appropriate location:
Attention: Repair Department
AMETEK Power Instruments

255 North Union Street
Rochester, New York 14605 USA
Telephone: (888) 222-6282
Fax: (585) 238-4945
C. Your equipment will be tested, repaired, and inspected at the factory. Normal factory
turn-around is ten working days or less (excluding shipping time).
WARRANTY — AMETEK warrants equipment of its own manufacture to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal conditions of use and service. AMETEK will replace
any component found to be defective, upon its return, transportation charges prepaid, within
five years of its original purchase. AMETEK will extend the same warranty protection on
accessories that is extended to AMETEK by the original manufacturer. AMETEK assumes no
responsibility, expressed or implied, beyond its obligation to replace any component involved.
Such warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.

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AMETEK Power Instruments Tel: (585) 263-7700

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Scientific Columbus is a trademark of AMETEK, Inc.

Test & Calibration .................................................................................................................93

Appendix A Default Settings ...................................................................................................1

Appendix B Accessories ...........................................................................................................1

Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ......................................................................................1

Appendix E MODBUS Communications...............................................................................1

Appendix F IEC-61850 Communication Protocol ................................................................1

Appendix G ANSI Tables Communication (Future) ............................................................1

Appendix H Web Server (Future) ..........................................................................................1

Meter Measurements ...............................................................................................................1

Measurement Formulas ...........................................................................................................3

JEMStar II incorporates features common to modern electronic polyphase meters including:

• JEMWare II Configuration software for setting up the meter’s operation.

Display Navigation & Menus

Meter Display Menu:

USB Port: (Future)

Unlocking the Meter

Log-in to the Meter:

The following events are recorded:

MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION

JEMStar II Model Number

You build a model number by selecting options from each selection.

Typical Model Number

JSII JEMStar Meter

JEMStar II Base Meter

05 = Form 5 S = S Base 50 = 50Hz 02 = Class 2

Communication and I/O Options

3A Internal Analog Modem

You can select 1 each of Items:

Additional Options Power Quality

Ethernet Options Power Quality Options

Meter Power Options

JEMStar II measures the following integrated quantities:

• Watts and VARs delivered, received, or bidirectional per-phase, polyphase

Input Range Limits and Burdens

Voltage Inputs and Burden

Auxiliary Power and Burden

Self Powered (standard):

Externally Powered (optional):

Operating Frequency Range

Class 10 and 20:

VARhours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Volts2hours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

AMP2hours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

AMPhours Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

(per phase, polyphase total) 0.5 to 10 A 0.5 to 20 A 0.1 % RD 0.12 % RD

Instantaneous Amps Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

Instantaneous Amps2 Class 10 Input Class 20 Input Accuracy

0.05 to 0.1 A 0.2 % RD 0.3 % RD

Varhours Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5

VAhours, Qhours Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5

(per phase, polyphase total) 0.1 to 2 A 0.15 % RD 0.2 % RD

Volts2hours Class 2 Input Accuracy

AMP2hours Class 2 Input Accuracy

AMPhours Class 2 Input Accuracy

Instantaneous Watts Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=1) Accuracy (PF=0.5

Instantaneous Vars Class 2 Input Accuracy (PF=0) Accuracy (PF=0.5