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RM-111 Operations Manual

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Page 1: ...Operations Manual Radian Research Inc RM 111 Automated Comparator...

Page 2: ...111 Operations Manual Operations Manual Radian Research Inc Radian Research reserves the right to change any information provided within this document without notice 11 14 944012 B Automated Comparat...

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Page 4: ...Output Accessories 10 3 0 RM 111 Keypad Conventions 12 4 0 Menu Structure 15 4 1 Main Menu 15 4 2 Detailed Description of Menu Items 19 5 0 Inputs 22 5 1 Reference Standards Open Collector 22 5 2 Devi...

Page 5: ...ate Meter Using Calibration LED Output or Induction Meter Using an Edge Test 62 15 0 True Three Phase Meter Testing Using Customer Load 69 16 0 Testing the Accuracy of a Test Board RM 1P Electronic Li...

Page 6: ...nt alternative to carrying expensive notebook computers in the field For further test enhancement the RM 111 can be used with various Radian software applications for data collection and device test c...

Page 7: ...reference standards Preforms single phase or polyphase testing Environment resistant Powered from a 9 volt battery or AC adapter Optional on site printing capabilities Optional potential gating capabi...

Page 8: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Product Introduction Product Introduction 7...

Page 9: ...9 volt battery or 9 12 volt AC adapter Power Consumption 171 mW typical 1 150 W maximum 2 3 Environmental Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F normal operating conditions Relative Humidity 0 95 Shock and...

Page 10: ...rt A 150 ohm Pull Up Ports B C D 150 ohm 1000 ohm user defined Maximim Input voltage Ports A and B 5 volts 500mW zener clamp at 6 2 volts 85mA maximum zener current Maximum Input Voltage Ports C and D...

Page 11: ...standards Vmax Pull Up 25 volts 500mW zener clamp at 33 volts 14 4mA maximum current Typical State Open 2 7 Output Accessories Port D Only RM 1R Electronic Mechanical Potential Relay Mechanical Relay...

Page 12: ...cury wetted reed relay Resistance 020 ohms typical 050 ohms maximum Imax 1 amp AC RMS Vmax 630 volts AC RMS relay clamped at 680V VA max Switch 10 VA inductive Operate Time 2 mS maximum Release Time 2...

Page 13: ...10 9 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 15 1 PORT A Input 2 PORT B Input 3 PORT C Input 4 PORT D Input Output 5 Serial Port 6 Pickup 7 9 12V DC Input Jack 8 Cancel 9 Enter 10 Up Down Arrow Keys 11 Left Right Yes No Arrow...

Page 14: ...dard and a device under test when running a manual length test The ENTER key moves the user into or down the menu structure while the CANCEL key moves the user out of or up the menu structure 10 Up Do...

Page 15: ...ress of that key For example there are either two or three letters assigned to every number key Moving among characters on the LCD is done with the LEFT RIGHT ARROW keys Moving between lines is done w...

Page 16: ...lower right corner of the display for menus containing additional menu items The unseen menu items can be viewed by using the RM 111 s DOWN ARROW key to move down the menu When the user is at the bot...

Page 17: ...ST 1 View Result 2 Print Result 3 Delete Result 4 Delete All 2 METER TEST 1 View Result 2 Print Result 3 Delete Result 4 Delete All 3 TEST SETUPS 1 STANDARD TEST 1 Edit 2 Create 3 Delete 2 METER TEST...

Page 18: ...Result Display 1 Registration 2 Error 3 Result Digits 1 One digit 2 Two Digit 3 Three Digit 4 Kh Format 1 Wh Pulse 2 Pulses Wh 5 User Prompts Enter Voltage Enter Test Amps Enter Meter Form Enter Teste...

Page 19: ...RM 111 Operations Manual 6 Time Date Time HH MM SS Date MM DD YY 7 Power Saver Time in minutes 0 30 8 About RM 111 S N XXXXXX Rev Vxx xx xx Main Menu Main Menu 18 18...

Page 20: ...s move among the different sets of results The UP DOWN ARROW keys move within a single result field to allow all of the result data to be seen Print Results When used in conjunction with the optional...

Page 21: ...hree places to the right of the decimal point Kh Format Allows the user to select the Kh format in the test setups screen Pulses Wh or Wh pulse User Prompts Specific meter and tester information is en...

Page 22: ...date are stamped on all results Power Saver User can adjust the amount of time before the RM 111 turns off due to inactivity About This provides a screen of information specific to the RM 111 which in...

Page 23: ...rence standards output will be averaged If polyphase is selected the inputs will be summed Selecting polyphase is necessary for testing both polyphase standards and meters 5 2 Device Under Test DUT Fo...

Page 24: ...a set number of pulses or watthours are counted by the RM 111 s internal counter This pulse output stream will continue until the ENTER key is pressed on the RM 111 This output is desired for testing...

Page 25: ...e per equivalent revolution if the Test Standard option was used When the J 44 and IB 10 are tested under the Test Meter option test times are greatly decreased while the accuracy is maintained Test d...

Page 26: ...e Enter a test setup name on the first line by typing over the current text 16 characters maximum PriKh Enter the primary reference standard s Kh value Kh Enter the DUT Kh value Pulse Enter the number...

Page 27: ...UT is selected the DUT must be connected to PORT A Follow the prompts on the RM 111 for connection details 4 Press ENTER to exit the Test Setup screen 5 From the Main Menu select RUN TESTS 6 Select Te...

Page 28: ...W key on the RM 111 hand controller By pressing the DOWN ARROW key the RM 111 displays the calculated results Using the UP DOWN ARROW keys the user can move between the watthour count and the calculat...

Page 29: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 3 0 Testing a Radian Standard Using the Average of Three Inputs Counting Pulses Application 1 Application 1 28...

Page 30: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 4 0 Testing a Radian Standard Counting Pulses Application 1 Application 1 29...

Page 31: ...eference standard s should be counting Reset the standard under test Connect all standard pulse outputs to the RM 111 The RM or RD Primary Reference Watthour Standard will output pulses continuously o...

Page 32: ...dard is used the user must choose between single phase or polyphase modes of operation For this application select polyphase Ref Type This defines the reference standard output pull up value Select Ra...

Page 33: ...1 to make the appropriate connections See Figure 5 0 Testing a Polyphase Standard True Three Phase The number of reference standards defined in the test setup determine how the ports are configured In...

Page 34: ...he RM RPP Remote Portable Printer to the SERIAL PORT on the RM 111 Turn the RM RPP to the ON 1 position Select Print Results This will start the printing process The printout is time date stamped and...

Page 35: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 5 0 Testing a Polyphase Standard True Three Phase Application 2 Application 2 34...

Page 36: ...outputs to the RM 111 The RM or RD Primary Reference Watthour Standard s will output pulses continuously once auxiliary power voltage and current have been applied 3 Turn on the RM 111 and select the...

Page 37: ...ped after a pre set amount of energy has been accumulated by the D U T When testing a standard by counting output pulses the RM 111 will count the output pulses of both the reference standard REF and...

Page 38: ...plete To process the results press ENTER 13 Showing the results will display the result screen with a down arrow icon in the lower right corner This icon references the DOWN ARROW key on the RM 111 Pr...

Page 39: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 6 0 Testing a Radian Standard Display Gating Application 3 Application 3 38...

Page 40: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 7 0 Testing a Radian Standard Using the Average of Three Inputs Display Gating Application 3 Application 3 39...

Page 41: ...current have been applied Older generation induction and electronic standards display equivalent revolutions instead of watthours The Kh of these older standards is usually 0 6 watthours per equivalen...

Page 42: ...lect M Gating mechanical gating for the gating method Standards Enter the number of reference standards that will be used In this application select one Mode If more than one reference standard is use...

Page 43: ...6 Select Test Standard 7 Select the previously configured test setup 8 If not already completed follow the prompts on the RM 111 to make the appropriate connections See Figure 8 0 Testing an Electrome...

Page 44: ...l additional DUTs Press CANCEL when finished to return to the Main Menu 14 To re run the test select Re Run Test The pulses will be counted again and the new count will be displayed on the RM 111 Pres...

Page 45: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 8 0 Testing an Electromechanical Standard Potential Gating Application 4 Application 4 44...

Page 46: ...tions instead of watthours The Kh of these older standards is usually 0 6 watthours per equivalent revolution when tested at 120 volts 5 0 amps at 1 0 power factor To determine the proper number of ou...

Page 47: ...ds Enter the number of reference standards that will be used In this application select one Mode If more than one reference standard is used the user must choose between single phase or polyphase mode...

Page 48: ...to make the appropriate connections See Figure 9 0 Testing an Electronic Standard Potential Gating for the applicable wiring diagram The number of reference standards defined in the test setup determ...

Page 49: ...t select Re Run Test The pulses will be counted again and the new count will be displayed on the RM 111 Press ENTER to continue 15 To print the results connect the RM RPP Remote Portable Printer to th...

Page 50: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 9 0 Testing an Electronic Standard Potential Gating Application 5 Application 5 49...

Page 51: ...o count when testing the D U T at 120 volts and 5 amps at 1 0 power factor on the 5 amp tap 60 000 Older generation induction and electronic standards display equivalent revolutions instead of watthou...

Page 52: ...within 30 of the horizon 3 Turn on the RM 111 and select the TEST SETUPS menu option From the TEST SETUPS menu select STANDARD TEST To create a new test setup select Create To edit an existing test s...

Page 53: ...test DUT until the selected number of pulses are achieved The Input A parameter input allows the user to select either REF or DUT If REF is selected the test will stop after the RM 111 counts the spec...

Page 54: ...ding Enter that value directly into the keypad and press ENTER The calculated registration or error will appear at the bottom of the screen For multiple DUTs enter their respective display reading dir...

Page 55: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Application 6 Application 6 Figure 10 0 Testing an Electronic Standard Electronic Gating 54...

Page 56: ...ary Reference Standard s are powered from the same voltage and current source 2 Apply test voltage current and auxiliary power At this point both the DUT and the RM or RD reference standard s should b...

Page 57: ...tion is as follows For a mechanical meter Ke Kh Mp Kh 7 2 Wh Mp 2 Revs Ke 14 4 Wh 1 Rev 1 Pulse 1 Pulse where Mp 2 1 2 revolutions per 1 pulse Kh 7 2 watthours per 1 revolution For a solid state meter...

Page 58: ...tup select Edit To delete a test select Delete The Test Setup screen contains all the necessary parameters to run a meter test The arrow keys are used to move the cursor throughout this screen Enter t...

Page 59: ...a serial number for standard 2 if applicable SER 3 Enter a serial number for standard 3 if applicable Element Enter the number of meter elements FL Revs Enter the desired number of revolutions for th...

Page 60: ...propriate connections See Figure 11 0 Testing an Induction or Solid State Meter via KYZ Output for the applicable wiring diagram The number of reference standards defined in the test setup determine h...

Page 61: ...displays the calculated results Using the UP DOWN ARROW keys the user can move between the watthour count and the calculated results 16 To print the results connect the RM RPP Remote Portable Printer...

Page 62: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Application 7 Application 7 Figure 11 0 Testing an Induction or Solid State Meter via KYX Output 61...

Page 63: ...s under test DUT s and the RM or RD Primary Reference Standard s are powered from the same voltage and current source 2 Apply test voltage current and auxiliary power Connect all standard pulse outpu...

Page 64: ...eate a new test setup select Create To edit an existing test setup select Edit To delete a test select Delete The Test Setup screen contains all the necessary parameters to run a meter test The arrow...

Page 65: ...her is 1000 ohm Inputs Enter the number of current inputs used for the reference standard s SER 1 Enter a serial number for standard 1 if applicable SER 2 Enter a serial number for standard 2 if appli...

Page 66: ...previously configured test setup 8 The RM 111 will prompt the user to select either a Manual RM 1S or RR 1S test or a Pulse Sensor RM DS RR DS RM 1H or RR 1H test Select Pulse Sensor Select BNC if us...

Page 67: ...sults select Show Results The end count is displayed along with a down arrow icon in the lower right corner This icon references the DOWN ARROW key on the RM 111 hand controller By pressing the DOWN A...

Page 68: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 12 0 Testing a Solid State Meter Using Calibration LED Output Application 8 Application 8 67...

Page 69: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 13 0 Testing a Induction Meter Using an Edge Test Application 8 Application 8 68...

Page 70: ...sourced from any convenient 120 240 volt single phase supply 2 Apply test voltage current and auxiliary power To implement a demand and or creep test to any meter test set the desired time duration mi...

Page 71: ...for the reference standard s SER 1 Enter a serial number for standard 1 if applicable SER 2 Enter a serial number for standard 2 if applicable SER 3 Enter a serial number for standard 3 if applicable...

Page 72: ...M 1S or RR 1S test or a Pulse Sensor RM DS RR DS RM 1H or RR 1H test Select Pulse Sensor Select BNC if using an RM 1H or RM DS or select Lemo if using an RR 1H or RR DS 9 If not already completed foll...

Page 73: ...n arrow icon in the lower right corner This icon references the DOWN ARROW key on the RM 111 hand controller By pressing the DOWN ARROW key the RM 111 displays the calculated results Using the UP DOWN...

Page 74: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 14 0 True Three Phase Meter Testing Using Customer Load Application 9 Application 9 73...

Page 75: ...he RM 1P will function with both visible light or infrared light 3 Turn on the RM 111 and select RUN TEST 4 Select Test Board 5 Enter the Kh The Kh value will appear truncated in the LCD However all s...

Page 76: ...rd must be on and the test board s light detector should now be waiting for the first pulse to start the test 10 After the test board s counter has counted the specified number of pulses or disk revol...

Page 77: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Figure 15 0 Testing the Accuracy of a Test Board RM 1P Light Valve Option Application 10 Application 10 76...

Page 78: ...urrent and potential from the test board 2 Turn on the RM 111 and select RUN TESTS 3 Select Test Board 4 Enter the Kh 5 Select the Pulse Output Type For this application select Open Collector The Kh v...

Page 79: ...eceiving pulses from the RM 111 After the RM 111 sends the specified number of pulses based on the Kh value to the test board the test will stop 9 The RM 111 s display shows the Kh value entered earli...

Page 80: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Application 11 Application 11 Figure 16 0 Testing the Accuracy of a Test Board Open Collector Option 79...

Page 81: ...Pulse Divider 4 Enter the number of pulses in for one pulse out 5 Enter the number of pulse input ports 1 3 6 Select the pulse output type For this application choose Open Collector 7 Make proper conn...

Page 82: ...al CANCEL key is pressed 10 The RM 111 s display shows the pulses IN per the pulses OUT for as long as the test is ran For this application there are no results and therefore no save option 81 Applica...

Page 83: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Application 12 Application 12 Figure 17 0 Interfacing a Solid State Meter to a Test Board Open Collector Option 82...

Page 84: ...D calibration pulses per Kh RM 1P Electronic Light valve RM 1H or RR 1H Optical Pickup Test Steps 1 Install the meter to be tested into the test board socket fixture 2 Position the RM 1P between the t...

Page 85: ...rent and number of pulses per revolution If necessary specify that a through hole test will be conducted 11 Start the test on the test board The RM 111 starts receiving pulses After the specified numb...

Page 86: ...RM 111 Operations Manual Application 10 Application 10 Application 13 Application 13 Figure 18 0 Interfacing a Solid State Meter to a Test Board RM 1P Electronic Light Valve Option 85...

Page 87: ...switch setting RM 150A 0 00001 1 0 RM 200A 0 00002 2 0 SC 30 HI 0 00001 1 0 SC 30LO 0 0001 1 0 NON AUTORANGING STANDARDS AUTORANGING STANDARDS DEVICE PULSE Kh TAPS CONSTANTS VALUE SC 10 RM 16 DEVICE...

Page 88: ...dard Pulse Constant TESTING STANDARDS POTENTIAL GATING THE STANDARD UNDER TEST Registration 100 DUT display DUT Display Kh Reference Standard Pulses Reference Standard Pulse Constant For the above app...

Page 89: ...STOMER LOAD Registration 100 Meter Kh Pulses per Rev Revs Reference Standard pulses B C D Reference Standard Pulse Constant NOTE 3 If testing 3 phase then 3 reference standards must be connected into...

Page 90: ...uation The RM 1H Infrared Optical Pickup is used to sense the infrared pulses from the calibration LED of solid state meters The pulses from the RM 1H are fed into the input of the RM 111 into port A...

Page 91: ...critical alignment Also automatic gain control circuitry of the RR 1H assures operation in all ambient sunlight conditions The RR 1H v is also available for those solid state meters that have a visib...

Page 92: ...With the RM KYZ and the RM 111 the testing of KYZ equipped meters is done automatically The RR KYZ Pulse Input Adapter is used to sense the KYZ output pulses of an induction type or solid state meters...

Page 93: ...on type meters is done automatically and with a high degree of accuracy compared to using a conventional push button or snap switch The RR DS Meter Disk Sensor is a reflective pickup assembly used to...

Page 94: ...ndescent source optics the RM 1P uses a super luminous LED This red visible LED must be aligned with the sensing assembly of the test board s optics To trigger infrared modulated or non modulated sour...

Page 95: ...llest lightest printer packages available Offering features such as bi directional printing logic seeking print and a variety of character formats including condensed and enhanced print fonts The RM R...

Page 96: ...lectronic and mechanical Potential gating options supported by the RM 111 The relay used is determined by the RM 1R BNC connection used The electronic relay is a mercury wetted reed relay used for tes...

Page 97: ...is required write or call your local Radian Research representative or contact our headquarters in Lafayette Indiana and ask for an RMA Return Materials Authorization number You will be given prompt...

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