SATEC BFM136 - Manual (Page 43)

‎Chapter 4 PAS Application Software General Meter Setup
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General Meter Setup
This section describes how to configure the BFM136 for your particular
environment and application using PAS.
Basic Meter Setup
Before operating your meter, provide the device with basic information about
your electrical network.
To enter the setup dialog, select the device site from the list box on the PAS
toolbar, and then select General Setup from the Meter Setup menu.
The following table lists available device configuration options.
Parameter Options Default Description
Basic Configuration
PT Ratio 1.0-6500.0 1.0 The phase potential transformer’s
primary to secondary ratio
Primary current 1-10000 A 50A The HACS primary current of the
submeter’s; for information only.
Nominal frequency 50, 60 Hz 60Hz The nominal power frequency
Demand Setup
Block power
demand period 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20,
30, 60 min 30 The length of the demand period for
power demand calculations
The number of
blocks in the sliding
window
1-15 1 The number of block demand periods
to be averaged for sliding window
demands
Volt demand period 0-9000 sec 900 sec The length of the demand period for
volt demand calculations
Ampere demand
period 0-9000 sec 900 sec The length of the demand period for
ampere demand calculations
Device Options
Power calculation
mode S=f(P, Q) (using
reactive power),
Q=f(S, P) (using
non-active power)
S=f(P, Q) The method used for calculating
reactive and apparent powers (see
“Power Calculation Modes” below)