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User Manual 

2016 v1.0

SMARTRAIL X835-MID  

DIN Rail Smart Energy Meter for Single and 

Three Phase Electrical Systems 

 

Introduction

This document provides operating, maintenance and 

installation instructions. This unit measures and displays 

the characteristics of Single Phase Two Wire (1P2W), Three 

Phase Three Wire (3P3W) and Three Phase Four Wire (3P4W) 

networks. The measuring parameters include Voltage (V), 

Current (A), Frequency (Hz), Power (kW/KVA/KVAr), Power 

Factor (PF), Imported, Exported and Total Energy (kWh/kVArh). 

The unit also measures Maximum Demand Current and Power, 

this is measured over preset periods of up to 60 minutes. 

This particular model accommodates 1A or 5A Current 

Transformers and can be configured to work with a wide range 

of CTs. It also comes with a complete comms capability with 

built in Pulse and RS485 Modbus RTU outputs, configuration 

is password protected.

This unit can be powered from a separate auxiliary supply (AC 

or DC). Alternatively, it can be powered from the monitored 

supply by linking the voltage reference and neutral reference in 

to terminals 5 & 6 (Please refer to wiring diagram).

1.1

 Unit Characteristics

The SMARTRAIL X835 can measure and display:

• Phase to Neutral Voltage and THD% (Total Harmonic 

Distortion) of all Phases

• Line Frequency
• Current, Maximum Demand Current and Current THD% of 

all Phases

• Power, Maximum Power Demand and Power Factor
• Imported, Exported & Total Active Energy
• Imported, Exported & Total Reactive Energy

The unit has a Password-Protected set up menu for:

• Changing the Password
• System Configuration - 1P2W, 3P3W, 3P4W.
• Demand Interval Time
• Reset for Demand Measurements
• Pulsed Output Duration 

1.2

 Current Transformer Primary Current

This unit requires configuring to operate with the appropriate 

curren transformer(s), the optional secondary currents are 

1A or 5A. It is programmed by inputting the ratio (CT Primary 

divided by the CT Secondary). It can be used on primary 

currents up to 6000A. 

On the MID Version, you can only program 

the CT Rate ONCE.

1.3

 RS485 Serial – Modbus RTU

This unit is compatible with remote monitoring through RS485 

Modbus RTU. Set-up screens are provided for configuring the 

RS485 port. Refers to section 4.8.

1.4

 Pulsed Outputs

The SMARTRAIL X835 has Two Pulsed Outputs that can be 

set for active (kWh) or reactive (kVArh) energy. Terminals 11 & 

12 have a fixed output of 3200imp/kWh. Terminals 9 & 10 are 

configurable within the setup menu.

2

 Start Up Screens

The first screen lights  

up all display segments 

and can be used as a 

display check.

The second screen 

indicates the firmware 

installed in the unit and  

its build number. 

The interface performs a 

self-test and indicates the 

result if the test passes.

*After a short delay, the screen will display active  

energy measurements.

3

 Measurements 

The buttons operate as follows:

Selects the Voltage and Current display 

screens. In Set-up Mode, this is the  

“Left” (press) or “Escape” (hold 3sec) 

button.

Select the Frequency and Power factor 

display screens. In Set-up Mode, this is 

the “Up” (press) button.

Select the Power display  screens.  

In Set-up Mode, this is the  

“Down” (press) button.

Select the Energy display screens.  

In Set-up mode, this is the  

“Right” (press) or “Enter” (hold 3sec) 

button.

3.1

 Voltage and Current

Each successive press of the 

 button selects a new parameter:

Phase to neutral voltages.

Current on each phase.

Phase to neutral voltage 

THD%.

Current THD% for each 

phase.

3.2

 Frequency and Power Factor and Demand 

Each successive press of the 

 button selects a new range:

Frequency and Power 

Factor (total).

Power Factor of each 

phase.

Maximum Power Demand.

Maximum Current 

Demand.

3.3 

Power 

Each successive press of the 

 button select a new range:

Instantaneous Active 

Power in kW.

Instantaneous Reactive 

Power in kVAr.

Instantaneous Volt-Amps 

in KVA.

Total kW, kVArh, kVA.

3.4

 Energy Measurements 

Each successive press of the 

 button selects a new range:

Imported active energy 

in kWh.

Exported active energy 

in kWh.

Imported reactive energy 

in kVArh.

Exported reactive energy 

in kVArh.

Total active energy in kWh.

Total reactive energy in 

kVArh.

 

Please note the register is  9999999.9 display over two lines.

4

 Set Up

To enter set up mode, hold the 

 button for 3 seconds, 

until the password screen appears. 

The set up is password-

protected so you must 

enter the correct password 

(default ‘1000’) before 

processing.

 

If an incorrect password 

is entered, the display will 

show:

PASS  Err (Error)

To exit the set up menu, hold the 

 for 3 seconds, the 

measurement screen will display. 

4.1

 Set up Entry Methods

Some menu items, such as Password and CT, require a 

four-digit number entry while others, such as supply system, 

require selection from a number of menu options.

4.1.1

 Menu Option Selection

1.

 Use the 

 and 

 buttons to scroll through the 

different options of the set up menu.

2.

 Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to confirm your 

selection.

3.

 If an item flashes, then it can be adjusted by the 

 and 

 buttons. 

4.

 Having selected an option from the current layer, hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to confirm your selection.

5.

 Having completed a parameter setting, hold the 

 

button for 3 seconds to return to a higher menu level.

6.

 On completion of all setting-up, hold the 

 button for 3 

seconds, the measurement screen will then be restored.

4.1.2

 Number Entry Procedure

When setting up the unit, some screens require the entering 

of a number. In particular, on entry to the setting up section, a 

password must be entered. Digits are set individually, from left 

to right. The procedure is as follows:

1.

 The current digit to be set flashes and then can be adjusted 

using the 

 and 

 buttons.

2.

 Press the 

 button to more right to the next digit.

3.

 After setting the last digit, hold the 

 button for 3 

seconds to save your selection.

4.2

 Change Password

Use the 

 and 

 

to choose the change 

password option.

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the set up menu. The 

first digit will start flashing.

Use 

 and 

 to set 

the first digit and press 

 to move right. The 

next digit will flash.

Repeat the procedure for 

the remaining three digits.

After setting the last digit, 

Hold the 

 button to 

save your selection.

 

Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to exit the set up menu.

 

4.3

 DIT (Demand Integration Time)

This sets the period (in minutes) in which the Current and 

Power readings are integrated for maximum demand 

measurement. The options are off; 5; 10; 15; 30 or 60 minutes. 

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the menu 

option. The screen will 

show the current setting.

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the menu option, the 

current selection will flash.

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the 

required option.

Hold the 

 button to 

confirm the selection.

 

Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to exit the set up menu.

4.4

 Supply System

The unit has a default setting of 3 Phase 4 Wire (3P4W).

  

Use this section to set the type of electrical system. 

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the menu 

option. The screen will 

show the current setting.

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the menu option, the 

current selection will flash.

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the 

required option.

Hold the 

 button to confirm your adjustment. Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to exit the set up menu.

4.5

 CT Configuration

The CT options set the Secondary Current (CT2 5A or 1A) of 

the Current Transformer (CT) that are used with the meter.

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the menu 

option. The screen will 

show the current setting.

Secondary CT Setting:

Hold the 

 button to 

set the CT secondary 

option: 5A (default) or 1A.

Set the CT Ratio Value: 

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the CT Ratio setting 

screen. The range is from 

0001 to 9999.

 

The CT Rate is the CT Primary divided by the CT Secondary. 

For Example: 200/5A Current Transformers - 200÷5=40, so the 

CT Rate would be 0040 and the CT2 would be 5. 

On the MID Version, you can only program 

the CT Rate ONCE.

4.5.1

 CT Reversal

If the CT connections are incorrectly wired, they can be 

reversed through the “Set System Continued” menu:

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the 

menu option. Hold the 

 button to view the 

sub-menu.

This screen will display, 

you can change “Forward” 

to “Reverse” on each 

individual CT connection.

Hold the 

 button to 

confirm your adjustment. 

You can then move on to 

IB or IC using the 

 and 

 buttons.

 

Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to exit the set up menu.

4.6

 PT

The PT option sets the Secondary Voltage (PT2 100-500V) of the 

Voltage Transformer (PT) that may be connected to the meter. 

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the menu 

option. The screen will 

show the current setting.

The default value is 400V.

Secondary PT Setting:

Hold the 

 button to 

set the PT secondary 

option: 100-500V.

Set the PT Ratio Value: 

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the PT Ratio setting 

screen. The range is from 

0001 to 9999.

 

The PT Rate is the PT Primary divided by the PT Secondary. 

For Example: Voltage Transformer - 11000÷110=100, so the 

PT Rate would be 0100 and the PT2 would be 110.

4.7

 Pulsed Output

Use this section to configure the Pulsed Output Type. 

Units: kVArh (default); kWh.

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the menu 

option. The screen will 

show the current setting.

Hold the 

 button to 

enter the menu option, the 

current selection will flash.

Use the 

 and 

 

buttons to select the 

required option. Hold the 

 button to confirm the 

selection.

 

Hold the 

 button for 3 seconds to exit the set up menu.

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