8400 ION

8400 ION Power MeterUsed to monitor electric power networks, service entrances and substations, the 8400 ION is part of the world’s most advanced series of socket based energy meters.

The 8400 ION features a unique display, high accuracy measurements, sag/swell, power quality analysis, energy and demand tracking, trending, communications protocol support, and optional control capabilities.

The meter answers the needs of deregulation by giving you the tools to manage complex energy supply contracts that include commitments to power quality.

Integrate the 8400 ION with our PEGASYS® software or other energy management and SCADA systems through multiple communication channels and protocols.

 

Applications Summary

Revenue Metering
Monitor compliance with energy supply contracts. Energy suppliers can offer customized rates, flexible billing, transformer/line loss compensation, and web-based reporting. Energy consumers can audit their power requirements and confirm their bills.

Compliance Monitoring
Monitor compliance with international flicker and harmonics standards, IEC 61000-4-7/4-15 or configure the meter for IEEE 519-1992, IEEE 1159, and SEMI.

Power Quality Analysis
Use the meters to measure percentage of system up-time in nines, (i.e. 99.9% up-time). Find the cause of transients, harmonics and sags. Analyze problems and avoid repeat interruptions.

Cost Allocation
Determine cost centers, identify demand control opportunities and check energy usage patterns.

Demand & Power Factor Control
Avoid penalties with automated load shedding, scheduling, peak shaving or capacitor bank control.

Load Curtailment
Implement load curtailment and distributed generation strategies.

Equipment Monitoring & Control
Base your maintenance schedule on actual operating history. Meter all your utilities including gas, steam, water and more.

Energy Pulsing & Totalization
Use digital I/O for KYZ pulsing, end-of-interval and totalization.

Modbus Master
The 8400 and 8500 ION meters can both read and write data to Modbus slave devices. This powerful feature lets the meters collect data from a Modbus network, process it, then deliver the information through any of the unit’s communication channels. Modbus master read capability lets you perform detailed sub-metering using low-cost instruments (like our 6200 ION or other Modbus slave devices). The meters can use the data from the Modbus network for recording, trending, alarming and will also display parameters like energy, reactive energy, power factor, frequency, voltage unbalance etc. Modbus master write capability allows control commands or data to be sent directly to Modbus slave devices (e.g. control I/O points, reset parameters, etc.). Modbus mastering allows for detailed facility monitoring so customers can now achieve a better understanding of where inefficiencies are located and develop strategic load shedding applications.

Internet Connectivity
MeterM@il® - The meters can automatically e-mail alarm notifications or scheduled system-status updates. MeterM@il messages can be received like any e-mail message, at a workstation, cell phone, pager or PDA. Data logs can also be sent on an event-driven or scheduled basis via e-mail, while conveniently accommodating firewall restrictions.

WebMeter™ - An on-board Web server offers quick and easy access to real-time energy and basic power quality information without special software. Built-in web pages display a range of energy and basic power quality information through web-enabled devices and even supports basic meter configuration.

XML Compatibility - The units can also exchange information using industry-standard XML format. It’s simple machine readable-format supports easy integration with custom reporting, spreadsheet, database and other applications.

 


Features Summary

Measurements

  • Advanced, high accuracy revenue metering
  • True RMS 3-phase voltage, current & power
  • Harmonics, K-Factor, symmetrical components, sag/swell

Communications

  • Supports ION, Modbus, DNP 3.0 protocols
  • Compatible with Itron MV-90® software
  • Two RS-485 ports, one switchable to RS-232
  • One front panel optical port
  • Optional built-in modem with ModemGate™ allows modem access to RS-485 device networks
  • Optional Ethernet port with EtherGate™, allows network access to RS-485 device networks
  • GPS synchronization of meter clock
  • Remote alarm notification

On-Board Data Logging

  • Sequence-of-events & min/max logging
  • Scheduled or event-driven logging of 160 parameters concurrently

Setpoints for Control and Alarms

  • Setpoint on any parameter or condition
  • 1 second and half-cycle operation

Optional Digital Inputs/Outputs

  • 8 digital inputs for status/counter functions
  • 8 relay outputs for control/pulse functions
  • 4 analog outputs
  • Pluggable connection for serial communications