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General information

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Janitza electronics GmbH
Vor dem Polstück 6
35633 Lahnau, Germany
Support tel. +49 6441 9642-22
fax +49 6441 9642-30
email: [email protected]
www.janitza.com

www

.janitza.com

Doc. no. 2.061.015.1e

 

10/2018

Power Analyzer

UMG 96-PA

Installation instructions

 

Installation

 

Device settings

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Safety

Safety instructions
The installation instructions do not include 
a complete list of all safety measures necessary 
for operating the device.
Special operating conditions may require 
additional measures. The installation 
instructions contain notes that must be 
observed for your personal safety and to 
prevent property damage.

Used symbols:

c

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
an electrical hazard.

m

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
a potential hazard.

C

This symbol with the word 

NOTE! 

describes:

•  Procedures that do not pose 

any risk of injuries.

•  Important information, 

procedures or operations.

Safety instructions are highlighted by a warning 
triangle and represented as follows depending 
on the level of risk:

m

DANGER!

Indicates an imminent danger 
that will result in serious and/or 
fatal injuries.

m

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in serious 
injuries or death.

m

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in minor 
injuries or property damage.

Safety measures
When operating electrical devices, specific 
parts of these devices inevitably carry 
dangerous voltage. As a result, serious bodily 
harm or property damage can occur if they are 
not handled correctly:

•  Before connecting the device, ground 

it at the protective conductor terminal 
if available.

•  Dangerous voltages may be present in 

all circuit parts connected to the voltage 
supply.

•  There may still be dangerous voltages present 

in the device even after it is disconnected 
from the supply voltage (capacitor storage).

•  Do not operate operating equipment with 

open current transformer circuits.

•  Do not exceed the limit values specified in 

the user manual and on the rating plate. This 
must also be observed during inspections and 
commissioning.

•  Observe the safety instructions and warning 

notices in the documents that accompany the 
devices. 

Qualified personnel

To prevent personal injuries and property 
damage, only qualified personnel with electrical 
engineering training may work on the device. 
They must also have knowledge

•  Of the national accident prevention 

regulations

•  In safety technology standards
•  In the installation, commissioning and 

operation of the device.

Intended use

The device is

•  intended for installation in switching cabinets 

and small installation distributors. The device 
can be installed in any mounting position 
(please observe section 3 “Assembly”).

•  not intended for installation in vehicles. 

Using the device in mobile equipment 
is considered an unusual environmental 
condition and is only permissible by special 
agreement.

•  not intended for installation in areas exposed 

to harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dust 
and radiation, etc.

The prerequisites for smooth and safe operation 
of the device include proper transport, storage, 
setup and assembly, as well as proper operation 
and maintenance.

The UMG 96-PA is a multifunctional power 
analyzer that:

•  measures and calculates electrical 

parameters, such as voltage, current, 
frequency, power, work, harmonics 
(up to the 25th order), etc. in building 
installations, on distribution units, 
circuit breakers and busbar trunking 
systems.

•  displays and saves measurement results 

and transfers them via interfaces.

Brief device description

Install the UMG 96-PA in the weather-protected 
front panel of switching cabinets.

Cut-out size:
92

+0.8

 x 92

+0.8

 mm

Please ensure the following: 
Sufficient ventilation
•   Install the device vertically.
•   Observe the clearance to 

adjacent components.

Fig. mounting position 
rear view of UMG 96-PA

Assembly

Connecting the supply voltage

The supply voltage level for your device is 
specified on the rating plate. After connecting the 
supply voltage, a display appears. If no display 
appears, check whether the supply voltage is 
within the rated voltage range.

Fuse 

(UL/IEC listed)

Circuit breaker

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m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to noncompliance with the assembly instructions

Noncompliance with the assembly instructions can damage or destroy your device.
Ensure sufficient air circulation in your installation environment and, where applicable, sufficient 
cooling with high ambient temperatures.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information about the device functions, data and assembly in the user 
manual.

Configuration for a RS485 
connection

After the power returns, the device displays the 
first 

“Summary”

 measured value display.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Configuration”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Communication”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Set the device address, baud rate and data 

frame. To do this, select the menu item and 
confirm it with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the number or 

the displayed options. Select the number 
position for numeric entries using keys 2 
and 5.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Communication” 

menu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Open the overview menu using key 1 

“Esc" 

2 x. 

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 

4. Confirm using key 6 

“Enter”

.

Disclaimer

It is essential that the information products 
for the devices are observed to ensure 
safe operation and achieve the specified 
performance characteristics and product 
features. Janitza electronics GmbH assumes 
no liability for personal injuries, property 
damage and financial losses resulting from the 
failure to observe the information products.
Make sure that your information products are 
legible and accessible.

You can find more documentation on our 
web site www.janitza.com under Support > 
Downloads.

Copyright notice

© 2017 - Janitza electronics GmbH - Lahnau.
All rights reserved. Any duplication, processing, 
distribution and any other kind of use, even in 
part, is prohibited.

Subject to technical changes.

•  Make sure that the installation instructions 

match your device.

•  First, make sure you have read and 

understood the document accompanying 
the product.

•  Keep the documents accompanying the 

product accessible through its service life 
and hand them over to the subsequent 
owner where applicable.

•  Please refer to www.janitza.com for 

information concerning device revisions 
and the associated adjustments to the 
documentation accompanying the product.

 

Disposal

Please observe the national regulations. 
Dispose of individual parts, where necessary, 
depending on the properties and existing 
country-specific regulations, e.g. as:

•  Electronic waste
•  Plastic
•  Metal

or commission a certified disposal company 
with the scrapping.

Relevant laws, 
applied standards and directives

Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity 
on our web site (www.janitza.com) for the 
laws, standards and directives applied by 
Janitza electronics GmbH.

Voltage measurement

Three-phase 4-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to

417 V / 720 V (+-10%) as per IEC
347 V / 600 V (+-10%) as per UL

Three-phase 3-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to 

600 V (+-10%)

Overvoltage category

600 V CAT III

Rated surge voltage

6 kV

Fuse for the voltage 
measurement

1 - 10 A tripping characteristic B 
(with IEC/UL approval)

Measuring range L-N

0

1)

 .. 600 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 800 Vrms)

Measuring range L-L

0

1) 

.. 1040 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 1350 Vrms)

Resolution

0.01 V

Crest factor

2.45 (related to the measurement 
range)

Impedance

3 MΩ/phase

Power consumption

Approx. 0.1 VA

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Frequency of the basic 
oscillation - resolution

45 Hz .. 65 Hz
0.01 Hz

1) ...  The device only determines the measured values if voltage 

L1-N is greater than 20 Veff (4-conductor measurement) 

or voltage L1-L2 is greater than 34 Veff (3-conductor 

measurement) on voltage measurement input V1.

Current measurement

Rated current

5 A

Measuring range

0.005 .. 6 A 

rms

Crest factor 
(based on the rated current

2 (based on 6 A 

rms

)

Overload for 1 sec.

60 A (sinusoidal)

Resolution

0.1 mA (display 0.01 A)

Overvoltage category

300 V CAT II

Rated surge voltage

2 kV

Power consumption

Approx. 0.2 VA (Ri=5 mΩ)

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Digital outputs

3 digital outputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Switching voltage

Max. 33 V AC, 60 V DC

Switching current

Max. 50 mAeff AC/DC

Response time

250 ms

Pulse output (energy pulse)

Max. 50 Hz

Serial interface

RS485 - Modbus RTU/slave

9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 

kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(supply voltage)

Connectable conductors.  

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm 

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(digital inputs and outputs, analog output)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(current measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

, AWG 26-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(serial interface)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(voltage measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

N

L

PE/FE

Fig. supply voltage connection.

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CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
noncompliance of the 
connection conditions or 
impermissible overvoltages

Noncompliance of the connection 
conditions or exceeding the permissible voltage 
range can damage or destroy your device.
Before you connect the device to the supply 
voltage, please observe the following:

• 

The voltage and frequency must comply 
with the specifications on the rating plate. 
Observe the limit values as described in 
the user manual.

• 

In building installations, secure the supply 
voltage with a UL/IEC-listed circuit 
breaker/fuse.

• 

The circuit breaker

 

-

must be easily accessible for the user 
and located in the vicinity of the device.

 

-

must be labeled for the respective 
device.

• 

Do not tap the supply voltage at the 
voltage transformers.

• 

Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor 
if the neutral conductor connection is not 
grounded to the source.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death 
due to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device inputs that are dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your 
system from the power supply. Verify that 
there is no current.

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Voltage measurement

The device has 3 voltage inputs and is suitable 
for different connection versions.

m

CAUTION!

Risk of injury or 
damage to device

Noncompliance with the connection conditions 
for the voltage measurement inputs can injure 
you or damage the device.
Therefore, please note the following:

• 

The voltage measurement inputs

 

-

must not be connected to DC current.

 

-

must be provided with a suitable, labeled 
fuse and circuit breaker (alternative: 
miniature circuit breaker) in their 
immediate vicinity.

 

-

are dangerous to touch.

• 

Voltages that exceed the allowed nominal 
network voltages must be connected via 
voltage transformers.

• 

Measured voltages and measured currents 
must originate from the same network. 

C

NOTE!
Alternative to the fuse and circuit breaker, 
you can also use a miniature circuit 
breaker.

“Direct current measurement in a three-phase 
4-conductor system” connection version

The voltage measurement inputs are designed for 
measurements in the low-voltage networks in which 
nominal voltages occur up to 

•  417 V phase to ground and 720 V phase to 

phase in the 4-conductor system. 
 

The rated voltages and surge voltages correspond 
to overvoltage category  600 V CATIII. 

Network systems

Suitable network systems and maximum nominal voltages (DIN EN 61010-1/A1):

The device can be used 

•  in TN and TT networks
•  residential and industrial sectors.

  

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Voltage measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Voltage measurement in the 

three-phase 4-conductor

 system

Voltage measurement in the 

single-phase 3-conductor 

system

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

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The device

•  is only approved for a current measurement 

using the current transformer.

•  is designed for the connection of current 

transformers with secondary currents of 
../1 A and ../5 A.

•  has the current transformer ratio set to 5/5 A 

by default. 

•  measures small DC currents

The current transformers must feature basic 
insulation according to IEC 61010-1:2010 for 
the nominal voltage of the circuit.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death due 
to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device and current transformer inputs that are 

dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your system 
from the power supply. Verify that there is no 
current.
Ground the system. Use the ground connection 
point with the ground symbol for this. 

Current measurement I1, I2, I3

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to high 
currents and high electrical 
voltages.

Open current transformers that are operated 
on the secondary side (high voltage spikes) can 
result in serious bodily harm or even death.
Avoid the open operation of the current 
transformers. Overloaded transformers 
short circuit. 

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Current measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 

the current transformer in the 

three-phase 4-conductor system

Current measurement in the sin-

gle-phase 3-conductor system

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 2 

current transformers in the three-

phase 4-conductor system

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

voltage 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

current 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

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Establishing the connection to the PC

The most common connections for the 
communication between the PC and device:

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
incorrect network settings

Incorrect network settings can cause faults in 
the IT network.
Consult your network administrator for the 
correct network settings for your device.

You can find more detailed information 
about the device configuration and 
communication starting in step 12.

Fig. rear of UMG 96-PA

1.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

RS232

RS232

2.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

USB

RS485

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

USB

PC/ 

GridVis®

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

3.

Device connection via a UMG 604 
as a gateway.

UMG 604

RS485

Ethernet

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

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The PC connection to the device via the RS485 
serial interface with, e.g. a UMG 604 as the gateway 
(see section “Establishing the connection to the 
PC”) is a method for configuring the device/

•  devices and
•  reading out data.

Correct

Incorrect

Terminal strip 
(Switching cabinet)

.

Device with RS485 
interface
(without terminating 
resistor).
Device with RS485 
interface 
(terminating resistor on 
the device).

Example: PC connection via RS485 interface and UMG 604 as the gateway

RS485 bus structure

•  Connect all devices in the RS485 bus structure 

(line) according to the master/slave principle.

•  A segment of a RS485 bus structure can 

contain up to 32 participants/devices.

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NOTE!
Using the corresponding menu items, 
assign the slave devices (UMG 96-PA) in 
the RS485 bus structure

•  Different device addresses
•  Different device addresses compared 

to the master device (UMG 604)

•  The same transmission rate (baud 

rate)

•  The same data frame

e.g. connection 

to the UMG 604 

as a gateway 

(master)

e.g. connection 
of additional 
slave devices

B

A

RS485 bus

A
B

A
B

Data GND

Fig. UMG 96-PA

•  Terminate the cable with termination resistors 

(120 Ω, 0.25 W) at the beginning and end of 
a segment. The device does not contain a 
termination resistor.

•  With more that 32 participants, use 

repeaters to connect segments.

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The UMG 96-PA is operated via 6 function 
buttons for

•  selecting measured value displays.
•  Navigation within the menus.
•  Editing device settings.

Key

Function

•  Displays selection menu
•  Exits selection menu
•  Cancels action

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, number -1)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, 1)

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Confirm selection

Control and button functions

Function key 
label

Display title

Measurement 
values

Function keys

Fig. UMG 96 CM measured value displays 

C

NOTE! Current and voltage 
transformer ratios.
You can easily configure the current and 
voltage transformer ratios via

•  the menu Configuration > 

Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information 
about the device operation, displays 
and key functions in the user manual.

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Procedure in the event of errors

Possible error

Cause

Remedy

No display

External fuse for the power supply voltage has 

tripped.

Replace fuse.

No current display

Measured voltage is not connected.

Connect the measured voltage.

Measurement current is not connected.

Connect measurement current.

Current displayed is too large 

or too small.

Current measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Current transformer factor is incorrectly programmed. Read out and program the current transformer 

transformation ratio at the current transformer.

Current harmonics exceed the current peak value at 

the measurement input

Install current transformer with a larger CT ratio.

The current at the measurement input was not 

achieved.

Install current transformer with a smaller current 

transformer ratio.

Voltage displayed is too large 

or too small.

Measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Voltage transformer incorrectly programmed.

Read out and program the voltage transformer ratio 

at the voltage transformer.

Voltage displayed 

is too small.

Measurement range exceeded.

Install voltage transformers.

The peak voltage value at the measurement input has 

been exceeded by harmonic components.

Caution! Ensure the measurement inputs are not 

overloaded.

"EEE" in the display

See “Error messages” in the user manual.

 

Device still does not work 

despite the above measures.

Device defective.

Send the device to the manufacturer for inspection 

and testing.

Digital inputs

3 digital inputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Maximum counter frequency

20 Hz

Input signal present

18 V .. 28 V DC

(typical 4 mA)

Input signal not present 

0 .. 5 V DC,

current less than 0.5 mA

Analog output

External power supply

Max. 33V

Current

0...20 mA

Update time

1 sec

Resolution

10 Bit

Programming the current/voltage 
transformer

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 

2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“Configuration” 

menu item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Measurement”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Open the 

“Measurement” 

submenu with key 

“Enter”.

•  Using keys 2 to 5, select the primary or 

secondary current or voltage transformer.

•  6

 “Enter”

, confirm to edit.

•  Change the displayed value with key 3 and 4. 

Using keys 2 and 5, select the number 
position.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the window using key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Measurement”

 submenu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 4.
• 

Confirm it using key 6 

“Enter”.

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Technical data

Supply voltage

Nominal range

230 V option:  

AC 90 V - 277 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 90 V - 250 V, 300 V CATIII
24 V option:  

AC 24 V - 90 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 24 V - 90 V, 150 V CATIII

Operating range

+-10% of nominal range

Power consumption

230 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

24 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

Internal fuse, not 
interchangeable

Type T1A / 250 VDC / 277 VAC 
according to IEC 60127

Recommended 
overcurrent protection 
device for the line 
protection

230 V option: 6-16 A 

24 V option: 1-6 A

(Char. B) 
(IEC-/UL approval)

General information

Net weight (with attached 

connectors)

Approx. 250 g

Packaging weight (including 

accessories)

Approx. 300 g

Service life of background 

lighting

40000 h 

(After 40000 h, the 

background lighting is 

reduced to approx. 50%)

Transport and storage

The following information applies to devices which are 

transported or stored in the original packaging.
Free fall

1 m

Temperature

K55 (-25 C up to +70 C)

Relative humidity 

0 to 90% RH

Ambient conditions during operation

Use the UMG 96-PA in a weather-protected, stationary 

application.

Protection class II in acc. with IEC 60536 (VDE 0106, Part 1).
Operating temperature range

K55 (-10 C .. +55 C)

Relative humidity

0 to 75% RH

Operating altitude

0 .. 2000 m above sea level

Degree of pollution

2

Installation position

Vertical

Ventilation

No external ventilation required.

Protection against 

foreign bodies and water

- Front

- Rear

- Front side with sealing

 

 

IP40 i.a.w. EN60529

IP20 i.a.w. EN60529

IP54 i.a.w. EN60529

Warning notice 
when the measuring 
range is exceeded 
in the current and 
voltage paths I1-I3 
and U1-U3

L2
L3
N

L1

1)

 Circuit breaker

2)

 Fuse (UL/IEC-listed)

1)

1)

1)

2)

2)

2)

User manual:

Wall

Airflow

Airflow

Voltage

Voltage

Functional earth

Three-phase four-wire systems

with earthed neutral conductor

L1
L2

L3
E

E

N

E

L1
L2

L3
E

N

R

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2
E

E

L

N
E

E

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2

N

E

E

IEC U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

417 V

LN 

/ 720 V

LL

UL

U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

347 V

LN 

/ 600 V

LL

L2
L3
N

L1

Last

“Current measurement via 
current transformer” connection

General information

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Janitza electronics GmbH
Vor dem Polstück 6
35633 Lahnau, Germany
Support tel. +49 6441 9642-22
fax +49 6441 9642-30
email: [email protected]
www.janitza.com

www

.janitza.com

Doc. no. 2.061.015.1e

 

10/2018

Power Analyzer

UMG 96-PA

Installation instructions

 

Installation

 

Device settings

3

14

4

2

Safety

Safety instructions
The installation instructions do not include 
a complete list of all safety measures necessary 
for operating the device.
Special operating conditions may require 
additional measures. The installation 
instructions contain notes that must be 
observed for your personal safety and to 
prevent property damage.

Used symbols:

c

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
an electrical hazard.

m

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
a potential hazard.

C

This symbol with the word 

NOTE! 

describes:

•  Procedures that do not pose 

any risk of injuries.

•  Important information, 

procedures or operations.

Safety instructions are highlighted by a warning 
triangle and represented as follows depending 
on the level of risk:

m

DANGER!

Indicates an imminent danger 
that will result in serious and/or 
fatal injuries.

m

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in serious 
injuries or death.

m

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in minor 
injuries or property damage.

Safety measures
When operating electrical devices, specific 
parts of these devices inevitably carry 
dangerous voltage. As a result, serious bodily 
harm or property damage can occur if they are 
not handled correctly:

•  Before connecting the device, ground 

it at the protective conductor terminal 
if available.

•  Dangerous voltages may be present in 

all circuit parts connected to the voltage 
supply.

•  There may still be dangerous voltages present 

in the device even after it is disconnected 
from the supply voltage (capacitor storage).

•  Do not operate operating equipment with 

open current transformer circuits.

•  Do not exceed the limit values specified in 

the user manual and on the rating plate. This 
must also be observed during inspections and 
commissioning.

•  Observe the safety instructions and warning 

notices in the documents that accompany the 
devices. 

Qualified personnel

To prevent personal injuries and property 
damage, only qualified personnel with electrical 
engineering training may work on the device. 
They must also have knowledge

•  Of the national accident prevention 

regulations

•  In safety technology standards
•  In the installation, commissioning and 

operation of the device.

Intended use

The device is

•  intended for installation in switching cabinets 

and small installation distributors. The device 
can be installed in any mounting position 
(please observe section 3 “Assembly”).

•  not intended for installation in vehicles. 

Using the device in mobile equipment 
is considered an unusual environmental 
condition and is only permissible by special 
agreement.

•  not intended for installation in areas exposed 

to harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dust 
and radiation, etc.

The prerequisites for smooth and safe operation 
of the device include proper transport, storage, 
setup and assembly, as well as proper operation 
and maintenance.

The UMG 96-PA is a multifunctional power 
analyzer that:

•  measures and calculates electrical 

parameters, such as voltage, current, 
frequency, power, work, harmonics 
(up to the 25th order), etc. in building 
installations, on distribution units, 
circuit breakers and busbar trunking 
systems.

•  displays and saves measurement results 

and transfers them via interfaces.

Brief device description

Install the UMG 96-PA in the weather-protected 
front panel of switching cabinets.

Cut-out size:
92

+0.8

 x 92

+0.8

 mm

Please ensure the following: 
Sufficient ventilation
•   Install the device vertically.
•   Observe the clearance to 

adjacent components.

Fig. mounting position 
rear view of UMG 96-PA

Assembly

Connecting the supply voltage

The supply voltage level for your device is 
specified on the rating plate. After connecting the 
supply voltage, a display appears. If no display 
appears, check whether the supply voltage is 
within the rated voltage range.

Fuse 

(UL/IEC listed)

Circuit breaker

13

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to noncompliance with the assembly instructions

Noncompliance with the assembly instructions can damage or destroy your device.
Ensure sufficient air circulation in your installation environment and, where applicable, sufficient 
cooling with high ambient temperatures.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information about the device functions, data and assembly in the user 
manual.

Configuration for a RS485 
connection

After the power returns, the device displays the 
first 

“Summary”

 measured value display.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Configuration”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Communication”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Set the device address, baud rate and data 

frame. To do this, select the menu item and 
confirm it with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the number or 

the displayed options. Select the number 
position for numeric entries using keys 2 
and 5.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Communication” 

menu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Open the overview menu using key 1 

“Esc" 

2 x. 

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 

4. Confirm using key 6 

“Enter”

.

Disclaimer

It is essential that the information products 
for the devices are observed to ensure 
safe operation and achieve the specified 
performance characteristics and product 
features. Janitza electronics GmbH assumes 
no liability for personal injuries, property 
damage and financial losses resulting from the 
failure to observe the information products.
Make sure that your information products are 
legible and accessible.

You can find more documentation on our 
web site www.janitza.com under Support > 
Downloads.

Copyright notice

© 2017 - Janitza electronics GmbH - Lahnau.
All rights reserved. Any duplication, processing, 
distribution and any other kind of use, even in 
part, is prohibited.

Subject to technical changes.

•  Make sure that the installation instructions 

match your device.

•  First, make sure you have read and 

understood the document accompanying 
the product.

•  Keep the documents accompanying the 

product accessible through its service life 
and hand them over to the subsequent 
owner where applicable.

•  Please refer to www.janitza.com for 

information concerning device revisions 
and the associated adjustments to the 
documentation accompanying the product.

 

Disposal

Please observe the national regulations. 
Dispose of individual parts, where necessary, 
depending on the properties and existing 
country-specific regulations, e.g. as:

•  Electronic waste
•  Plastic
•  Metal

or commission a certified disposal company 
with the scrapping.

Relevant laws, 
applied standards and directives

Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity 
on our web site (www.janitza.com) for the 
laws, standards and directives applied by 
Janitza electronics GmbH.

Voltage measurement

Three-phase 4-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to

417 V / 720 V (+-10%) as per IEC
347 V / 600 V (+-10%) as per UL

Three-phase 3-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to 

600 V (+-10%)

Overvoltage category

600 V CAT III

Rated surge voltage

6 kV

Fuse for the voltage 
measurement

1 - 10 A tripping characteristic B 
(with IEC/UL approval)

Measuring range L-N

0

1)

 .. 600 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 800 Vrms)

Measuring range L-L

0

1) 

.. 1040 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 1350 Vrms)

Resolution

0.01 V

Crest factor

2.45 (related to the measurement 
range)

Impedance

3 MΩ/phase

Power consumption

Approx. 0.1 VA

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Frequency of the basic 
oscillation - resolution

45 Hz .. 65 Hz
0.01 Hz

1) ...  The device only determines the measured values if voltage 

L1-N is greater than 20 Veff (4-conductor measurement) 

or voltage L1-L2 is greater than 34 Veff (3-conductor 

measurement) on voltage measurement input V1.

Current measurement

Rated current

5 A

Measuring range

0.005 .. 6 A 

rms

Crest factor 
(based on the rated current

2 (based on 6 A 

rms

)

Overload for 1 sec.

60 A (sinusoidal)

Resolution

0.1 mA (display 0.01 A)

Overvoltage category

300 V CAT II

Rated surge voltage

2 kV

Power consumption

Approx. 0.2 VA (Ri=5 mΩ)

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Digital outputs

3 digital outputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Switching voltage

Max. 33 V AC, 60 V DC

Switching current

Max. 50 mAeff AC/DC

Response time

250 ms

Pulse output (energy pulse)

Max. 50 Hz

Serial interface

RS485 - Modbus RTU/slave

9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 

kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(supply voltage)

Connectable conductors.  

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm 

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(digital inputs and outputs, analog output)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(current measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

, AWG 26-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(serial interface)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(voltage measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

N

L

PE/FE

Fig. supply voltage connection.

5

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
noncompliance of the 
connection conditions or 
impermissible overvoltages

Noncompliance of the connection 
conditions or exceeding the permissible voltage 
range can damage or destroy your device.
Before you connect the device to the supply 
voltage, please observe the following:

• 

The voltage and frequency must comply 
with the specifications on the rating plate. 
Observe the limit values as described in 
the user manual.

• 

In building installations, secure the supply 
voltage with a UL/IEC-listed circuit 
breaker/fuse.

• 

The circuit breaker

 

-

must be easily accessible for the user 
and located in the vicinity of the device.

 

-

must be labeled for the respective 
device.

• 

Do not tap the supply voltage at the 
voltage transformers.

• 

Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor 
if the neutral conductor connection is not 
grounded to the source.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death 
due to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device inputs that are dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your 
system from the power supply. Verify that 
there is no current.

6

Voltage measurement

The device has 3 voltage inputs and is suitable 
for different connection versions.

m

CAUTION!

Risk of injury or 
damage to device

Noncompliance with the connection conditions 
for the voltage measurement inputs can injure 
you or damage the device.
Therefore, please note the following:

• 

The voltage measurement inputs

 

-

must not be connected to DC current.

 

-

must be provided with a suitable, labeled 
fuse and circuit breaker (alternative: 
miniature circuit breaker) in their 
immediate vicinity.

 

-

are dangerous to touch.

• 

Voltages that exceed the allowed nominal 
network voltages must be connected via 
voltage transformers.

• 

Measured voltages and measured currents 
must originate from the same network. 

C

NOTE!
Alternative to the fuse and circuit breaker, 
you can also use a miniature circuit 
breaker.

“Direct current measurement in a three-phase 
4-conductor system” connection version

The voltage measurement inputs are designed for 
measurements in the low-voltage networks in which 
nominal voltages occur up to 

•  417 V phase to ground and 720 V phase to 

phase in the 4-conductor system. 
 

The rated voltages and surge voltages correspond 
to overvoltage category  600 V CATIII. 

Network systems

Suitable network systems and maximum nominal voltages (DIN EN 61010-1/A1):

The device can be used 

•  in TN and TT networks
•  residential and industrial sectors.

  

7

Voltage measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Voltage measurement in the 

three-phase 4-conductor

 system

Voltage measurement in the 

single-phase 3-conductor 

system

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

8

The device

•  is only approved for a current measurement 

using the current transformer.

•  is designed for the connection of current 

transformers with secondary currents of 
../1 A and ../5 A.

•  has the current transformer ratio set to 5/5 A 

by default. 

•  measures small DC currents

The current transformers must feature basic 
insulation according to IEC 61010-1:2010 for 
the nominal voltage of the circuit.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death due 
to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device and current transformer inputs that are 

dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your system 
from the power supply. Verify that there is no 
current.
Ground the system. Use the ground connection 
point with the ground symbol for this. 

Current measurement I1, I2, I3

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to high 
currents and high electrical 
voltages.

Open current transformers that are operated 
on the secondary side (high voltage spikes) can 
result in serious bodily harm or even death.
Avoid the open operation of the current 
transformers. Overloaded transformers 
short circuit. 

9

Current measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 

the current transformer in the 

three-phase 4-conductor system

Current measurement in the sin-

gle-phase 3-conductor system

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 2 

current transformers in the three-

phase 4-conductor system

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

voltage 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

current 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

10

Establishing the connection to the PC

The most common connections for the 
communication between the PC and device:

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
incorrect network settings

Incorrect network settings can cause faults in 
the IT network.
Consult your network administrator for the 
correct network settings for your device.

You can find more detailed information 
about the device configuration and 
communication starting in step 12.

Fig. rear of UMG 96-PA

1.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

RS232

RS232

2.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

USB

RS485

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

USB

PC/ 

GridVis®

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

3.

Device connection via a UMG 604 
as a gateway.

UMG 604

RS485

Ethernet

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

11

The PC connection to the device via the RS485 
serial interface with, e.g. a UMG 604 as the gateway 
(see section “Establishing the connection to the 
PC”) is a method for configuring the device/

•  devices and
•  reading out data.

Correct

Incorrect

Terminal strip 
(Switching cabinet)

.

Device with RS485 
interface
(without terminating 
resistor).
Device with RS485 
interface 
(terminating resistor on 
the device).

Example: PC connection via RS485 interface and UMG 604 as the gateway

RS485 bus structure

•  Connect all devices in the RS485 bus structure 

(line) according to the master/slave principle.

•  A segment of a RS485 bus structure can 

contain up to 32 participants/devices.

C

NOTE!
Using the corresponding menu items, 
assign the slave devices (UMG 96-PA) in 
the RS485 bus structure

•  Different device addresses
•  Different device addresses compared 

to the master device (UMG 604)

•  The same transmission rate (baud 

rate)

•  The same data frame

e.g. connection 

to the UMG 604 

as a gateway 

(master)

e.g. connection 
of additional 
slave devices

B

A

RS485 bus

A
B

A
B

Data GND

Fig. UMG 96-PA

•  Terminate the cable with termination resistors 

(120 Ω, 0.25 W) at the beginning and end of 
a segment. The device does not contain a 
termination resistor.

•  With more that 32 participants, use 

repeaters to connect segments.

12

The UMG 96-PA is operated via 6 function 
buttons for

•  selecting measured value displays.
•  Navigation within the menus.
•  Editing device settings.

Key

Function

•  Displays selection menu
•  Exits selection menu
•  Cancels action

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, number -1)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, 1)

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Confirm selection

Control and button functions

Function key 
label

Display title

Measurement 
values

Function keys

Fig. UMG 96 CM measured value displays 

C

NOTE! Current and voltage 
transformer ratios.
You can easily configure the current and 
voltage transformer ratios via

•  the menu Configuration > 

Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information 
about the device operation, displays 
and key functions in the user manual.

16

Procedure in the event of errors

Possible error

Cause

Remedy

No display

External fuse for the power supply voltage has 

tripped.

Replace fuse.

No current display

Measured voltage is not connected.

Connect the measured voltage.

Measurement current is not connected.

Connect measurement current.

Current displayed is too large 

or too small.

Current measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Current transformer factor is incorrectly programmed. Read out and program the current transformer 

transformation ratio at the current transformer.

Current harmonics exceed the current peak value at 

the measurement input

Install current transformer with a larger CT ratio.

The current at the measurement input was not 

achieved.

Install current transformer with a smaller current 

transformer ratio.

Voltage displayed is too large 

or too small.

Measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Voltage transformer incorrectly programmed.

Read out and program the voltage transformer ratio 

at the voltage transformer.

Voltage displayed 

is too small.

Measurement range exceeded.

Install voltage transformers.

The peak voltage value at the measurement input has 

been exceeded by harmonic components.

Caution! Ensure the measurement inputs are not 

overloaded.

"EEE" in the display

See “Error messages” in the user manual.

 

Device still does not work 

despite the above measures.

Device defective.

Send the device to the manufacturer for inspection 

and testing.

Digital inputs

3 digital inputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Maximum counter frequency

20 Hz

Input signal present

18 V .. 28 V DC

(typical 4 mA)

Input signal not present 

0 .. 5 V DC,

current less than 0.5 mA

Analog output

External power supply

Max. 33V

Current

0...20 mA

Update time

1 sec

Resolution

10 Bit

Programming the current/voltage 
transformer

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 

2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“Configuration” 

menu item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Measurement”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Open the 

“Measurement” 

submenu with key 

“Enter”.

•  Using keys 2 to 5, select the primary or 

secondary current or voltage transformer.

•  6

 “Enter”

, confirm to edit.

•  Change the displayed value with key 3 and 4. 

Using keys 2 and 5, select the number 
position.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the window using key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Measurement”

 submenu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 4.
• 

Confirm it using key 6 

“Enter”.

15

Technical data

Supply voltage

Nominal range

230 V option:  

AC 90 V - 277 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 90 V - 250 V, 300 V CATIII
24 V option:  

AC 24 V - 90 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 24 V - 90 V, 150 V CATIII

Operating range

+-10% of nominal range

Power consumption

230 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

24 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

Internal fuse, not 
interchangeable

Type T1A / 250 VDC / 277 VAC 
according to IEC 60127

Recommended 
overcurrent protection 
device for the line 
protection

230 V option: 6-16 A 

24 V option: 1-6 A

(Char. B) 
(IEC-/UL approval)

General information

Net weight (with attached 

connectors)

Approx. 250 g

Packaging weight (including 

accessories)

Approx. 300 g

Service life of background 

lighting

40000 h 

(After 40000 h, the 

background lighting is 

reduced to approx. 50%)

Transport and storage

The following information applies to devices which are 

transported or stored in the original packaging.
Free fall

1 m

Temperature

K55 (-25 C up to +70 C)

Relative humidity 

0 to 90% RH

Ambient conditions during operation

Use the UMG 96-PA in a weather-protected, stationary 

application.

Protection class II in acc. with IEC 60536 (VDE 0106, Part 1).
Operating temperature range

K55 (-10 C .. +55 C)

Relative humidity

0 to 75% RH

Operating altitude

0 .. 2000 m above sea level

Degree of pollution

2

Installation position

Vertical

Ventilation

No external ventilation required.

Protection against 

foreign bodies and water

- Front

- Rear

- Front side with sealing

 

 

IP40 i.a.w. EN60529

IP20 i.a.w. EN60529

IP54 i.a.w. EN60529

Warning notice 
when the measuring 
range is exceeded 
in the current and 
voltage paths I1-I3 
and U1-U3

L2
L3
N

L1

1)

 Circuit breaker

2)

 Fuse (UL/IEC-listed)

1)

1)

1)

2)

2)

2)

User manual:

Wall

Airflow

Airflow

Voltage

Voltage

Functional earth

Three-phase four-wire systems

with earthed neutral conductor

L1
L2

L3
E

E

N

E

L1
L2

L3
E

N

R

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2
E

E

L

N
E

E

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2

N

E

E

IEC U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

417 V

LN 

/ 720 V

LL

UL

U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

347 V

LN 

/ 600 V

LL

L2
L3
N

L1

Last

“Current measurement via 
current transformer” connection

General information

1

2

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Vor dem Polstück 6
35633 Lahnau, Germany
Support tel. +49 6441 9642-22
fax +49 6441 9642-30
email: [email protected]
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Doc. no. 2.061.015.1e

 

10/2018

Power Analyzer

UMG 96-PA

Installation instructions

 

Installation

 

Device settings

3

14

4

2

Safety

Safety instructions
The installation instructions do not include 
a complete list of all safety measures necessary 
for operating the device.
Special operating conditions may require 
additional measures. The installation 
instructions contain notes that must be 
observed for your personal safety and to 
prevent property damage.

Used symbols:

c

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
an electrical hazard.

m

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
a potential hazard.

C

This symbol with the word 

NOTE! 

describes:

•  Procedures that do not pose 

any risk of injuries.

•  Important information, 

procedures or operations.

Safety instructions are highlighted by a warning 
triangle and represented as follows depending 
on the level of risk:

m

DANGER!

Indicates an imminent danger 
that will result in serious and/or 
fatal injuries.

m

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in serious 
injuries or death.

m

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in minor 
injuries or property damage.

Safety measures
When operating electrical devices, specific 
parts of these devices inevitably carry 
dangerous voltage. As a result, serious bodily 
harm or property damage can occur if they are 
not handled correctly:

•  Before connecting the device, ground 

it at the protective conductor terminal 
if available.

•  Dangerous voltages may be present in 

all circuit parts connected to the voltage 
supply.

•  There may still be dangerous voltages present 

in the device even after it is disconnected 
from the supply voltage (capacitor storage).

•  Do not operate operating equipment with 

open current transformer circuits.

•  Do not exceed the limit values specified in 

the user manual and on the rating plate. This 
must also be observed during inspections and 
commissioning.

•  Observe the safety instructions and warning 

notices in the documents that accompany the 
devices. 

Qualified personnel

To prevent personal injuries and property 
damage, only qualified personnel with electrical 
engineering training may work on the device. 
They must also have knowledge

•  Of the national accident prevention 

regulations

•  In safety technology standards
•  In the installation, commissioning and 

operation of the device.

Intended use

The device is

•  intended for installation in switching cabinets 

and small installation distributors. The device 
can be installed in any mounting position 
(please observe section 3 “Assembly”).

•  not intended for installation in vehicles. 

Using the device in mobile equipment 
is considered an unusual environmental 
condition and is only permissible by special 
agreement.

•  not intended for installation in areas exposed 

to harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dust 
and radiation, etc.

The prerequisites for smooth and safe operation 
of the device include proper transport, storage, 
setup and assembly, as well as proper operation 
and maintenance.

The UMG 96-PA is a multifunctional power 
analyzer that:

•  measures and calculates electrical 

parameters, such as voltage, current, 
frequency, power, work, harmonics 
(up to the 25th order), etc. in building 
installations, on distribution units, 
circuit breakers and busbar trunking 
systems.

•  displays and saves measurement results 

and transfers them via interfaces.

Brief device description

Install the UMG 96-PA in the weather-protected 
front panel of switching cabinets.

Cut-out size:
92

+0.8

 x 92

+0.8

 mm

Please ensure the following: 
Sufficient ventilation
•   Install the device vertically.
•   Observe the clearance to 

adjacent components.

Fig. mounting position 
rear view of UMG 96-PA

Assembly

Connecting the supply voltage

The supply voltage level for your device is 
specified on the rating plate. After connecting the 
supply voltage, a display appears. If no display 
appears, check whether the supply voltage is 
within the rated voltage range.

Fuse 

(UL/IEC listed)

Circuit breaker

13

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to noncompliance with the assembly instructions

Noncompliance with the assembly instructions can damage or destroy your device.
Ensure sufficient air circulation in your installation environment and, where applicable, sufficient 
cooling with high ambient temperatures.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information about the device functions, data and assembly in the user 
manual.

Configuration for a RS485 
connection

After the power returns, the device displays the 
first 

“Summary”

 measured value display.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Configuration”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Communication”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Set the device address, baud rate and data 

frame. To do this, select the menu item and 
confirm it with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the number or 

the displayed options. Select the number 
position for numeric entries using keys 2 
and 5.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Communication” 

menu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Open the overview menu using key 1 

“Esc" 

2 x. 

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 

4. Confirm using key 6 

“Enter”

.

Disclaimer

It is essential that the information products 
for the devices are observed to ensure 
safe operation and achieve the specified 
performance characteristics and product 
features. Janitza electronics GmbH assumes 
no liability for personal injuries, property 
damage and financial losses resulting from the 
failure to observe the information products.
Make sure that your information products are 
legible and accessible.

You can find more documentation on our 
web site www.janitza.com under Support > 
Downloads.

Copyright notice

© 2017 - Janitza electronics GmbH - Lahnau.
All rights reserved. Any duplication, processing, 
distribution and any other kind of use, even in 
part, is prohibited.

Subject to technical changes.

•  Make sure that the installation instructions 

match your device.

•  First, make sure you have read and 

understood the document accompanying 
the product.

•  Keep the documents accompanying the 

product accessible through its service life 
and hand them over to the subsequent 
owner where applicable.

•  Please refer to www.janitza.com for 

information concerning device revisions 
and the associated adjustments to the 
documentation accompanying the product.

 

Disposal

Please observe the national regulations. 
Dispose of individual parts, where necessary, 
depending on the properties and existing 
country-specific regulations, e.g. as:

•  Electronic waste
•  Plastic
•  Metal

or commission a certified disposal company 
with the scrapping.

Relevant laws, 
applied standards and directives

Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity 
on our web site (www.janitza.com) for the 
laws, standards and directives applied by 
Janitza electronics GmbH.

Voltage measurement

Three-phase 4-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to

417 V / 720 V (+-10%) as per IEC
347 V / 600 V (+-10%) as per UL

Three-phase 3-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to 

600 V (+-10%)

Overvoltage category

600 V CAT III

Rated surge voltage

6 kV

Fuse for the voltage 
measurement

1 - 10 A tripping characteristic B 
(with IEC/UL approval)

Measuring range L-N

0

1)

 .. 600 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 800 Vrms)

Measuring range L-L

0

1) 

.. 1040 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 1350 Vrms)

Resolution

0.01 V

Crest factor

2.45 (related to the measurement 
range)

Impedance

3 MΩ/phase

Power consumption

Approx. 0.1 VA

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Frequency of the basic 
oscillation - resolution

45 Hz .. 65 Hz
0.01 Hz

1) ...  The device only determines the measured values if voltage 

L1-N is greater than 20 Veff (4-conductor measurement) 

or voltage L1-L2 is greater than 34 Veff (3-conductor 

measurement) on voltage measurement input V1.

Current measurement

Rated current

5 A

Measuring range

0.005 .. 6 A 

rms

Crest factor 
(based on the rated current

2 (based on 6 A 

rms

)

Overload for 1 sec.

60 A (sinusoidal)

Resolution

0.1 mA (display 0.01 A)

Overvoltage category

300 V CAT II

Rated surge voltage

2 kV

Power consumption

Approx. 0.2 VA (Ri=5 mΩ)

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Digital outputs

3 digital outputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Switching voltage

Max. 33 V AC, 60 V DC

Switching current

Max. 50 mAeff AC/DC

Response time

250 ms

Pulse output (energy pulse)

Max. 50 Hz

Serial interface

RS485 - Modbus RTU/slave

9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 

kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(supply voltage)

Connectable conductors.  

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm 

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(digital inputs and outputs, analog output)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(current measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

, AWG 26-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(serial interface)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(voltage measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

N

L

PE/FE

Fig. supply voltage connection.

5

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
noncompliance of the 
connection conditions or 
impermissible overvoltages

Noncompliance of the connection 
conditions or exceeding the permissible voltage 
range can damage or destroy your device.
Before you connect the device to the supply 
voltage, please observe the following:

• 

The voltage and frequency must comply 
with the specifications on the rating plate. 
Observe the limit values as described in 
the user manual.

• 

In building installations, secure the supply 
voltage with a UL/IEC-listed circuit 
breaker/fuse.

• 

The circuit breaker

 

-

must be easily accessible for the user 
and located in the vicinity of the device.

 

-

must be labeled for the respective 
device.

• 

Do not tap the supply voltage at the 
voltage transformers.

• 

Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor 
if the neutral conductor connection is not 
grounded to the source.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death 
due to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device inputs that are dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your 
system from the power supply. Verify that 
there is no current.

6

Voltage measurement

The device has 3 voltage inputs and is suitable 
for different connection versions.

m

CAUTION!

Risk of injury or 
damage to device

Noncompliance with the connection conditions 
for the voltage measurement inputs can injure 
you or damage the device.
Therefore, please note the following:

• 

The voltage measurement inputs

 

-

must not be connected to DC current.

 

-

must be provided with a suitable, labeled 
fuse and circuit breaker (alternative: 
miniature circuit breaker) in their 
immediate vicinity.

 

-

are dangerous to touch.

• 

Voltages that exceed the allowed nominal 
network voltages must be connected via 
voltage transformers.

• 

Measured voltages and measured currents 
must originate from the same network. 

C

NOTE!
Alternative to the fuse and circuit breaker, 
you can also use a miniature circuit 
breaker.

“Direct current measurement in a three-phase 
4-conductor system” connection version

The voltage measurement inputs are designed for 
measurements in the low-voltage networks in which 
nominal voltages occur up to 

•  417 V phase to ground and 720 V phase to 

phase in the 4-conductor system. 
 

The rated voltages and surge voltages correspond 
to overvoltage category  600 V CATIII. 

Network systems

Suitable network systems and maximum nominal voltages (DIN EN 61010-1/A1):

The device can be used 

•  in TN and TT networks
•  residential and industrial sectors.

  

7

Voltage measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Voltage measurement in the 

three-phase 4-conductor

 system

Voltage measurement in the 

single-phase 3-conductor 

system

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

8

The device

•  is only approved for a current measurement 

using the current transformer.

•  is designed for the connection of current 

transformers with secondary currents of 
../1 A and ../5 A.

•  has the current transformer ratio set to 5/5 A 

by default. 

•  measures small DC currents

The current transformers must feature basic 
insulation according to IEC 61010-1:2010 for 
the nominal voltage of the circuit.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death due 
to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device and current transformer inputs that are 

dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your system 
from the power supply. Verify that there is no 
current.
Ground the system. Use the ground connection 
point with the ground symbol for this. 

Current measurement I1, I2, I3

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to high 
currents and high electrical 
voltages.

Open current transformers that are operated 
on the secondary side (high voltage spikes) can 
result in serious bodily harm or even death.
Avoid the open operation of the current 
transformers. Overloaded transformers 
short circuit. 

9

Current measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 

the current transformer in the 

three-phase 4-conductor system

Current measurement in the sin-

gle-phase 3-conductor system

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 2 

current transformers in the three-

phase 4-conductor system

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

voltage 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

current 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

10

Establishing the connection to the PC

The most common connections for the 
communication between the PC and device:

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
incorrect network settings

Incorrect network settings can cause faults in 
the IT network.
Consult your network administrator for the 
correct network settings for your device.

You can find more detailed information 
about the device configuration and 
communication starting in step 12.

Fig. rear of UMG 96-PA

1.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

RS232

RS232

2.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

USB

RS485

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

USB

PC/ 

GridVis®

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

3.

Device connection via a UMG 604 
as a gateway.

UMG 604

RS485

Ethernet

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

11

The PC connection to the device via the RS485 
serial interface with, e.g. a UMG 604 as the gateway 
(see section “Establishing the connection to the 
PC”) is a method for configuring the device/

•  devices and
•  reading out data.

Correct

Incorrect

Terminal strip 
(Switching cabinet)

.

Device with RS485 
interface
(without terminating 
resistor).
Device with RS485 
interface 
(terminating resistor on 
the device).

Example: PC connection via RS485 interface and UMG 604 as the gateway

RS485 bus structure

•  Connect all devices in the RS485 bus structure 

(line) according to the master/slave principle.

•  A segment of a RS485 bus structure can 

contain up to 32 participants/devices.

C

NOTE!
Using the corresponding menu items, 
assign the slave devices (UMG 96-PA) in 
the RS485 bus structure

•  Different device addresses
•  Different device addresses compared 

to the master device (UMG 604)

•  The same transmission rate (baud 

rate)

•  The same data frame

e.g. connection 

to the UMG 604 

as a gateway 

(master)

e.g. connection 
of additional 
slave devices

B

A

RS485 bus

A
B

A
B

Data GND

Fig. UMG 96-PA

•  Terminate the cable with termination resistors 

(120 Ω, 0.25 W) at the beginning and end of 
a segment. The device does not contain a 
termination resistor.

•  With more that 32 participants, use 

repeaters to connect segments.

12

The UMG 96-PA is operated via 6 function 
buttons for

•  selecting measured value displays.
•  Navigation within the menus.
•  Editing device settings.

Key

Function

•  Displays selection menu
•  Exits selection menu
•  Cancels action

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, number -1)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, 1)

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Confirm selection

Control and button functions

Function key 
label

Display title

Measurement 
values

Function keys

Fig. UMG 96 CM measured value displays 

C

NOTE! Current and voltage 
transformer ratios.
You can easily configure the current and 
voltage transformer ratios via

•  the menu Configuration > 

Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information 
about the device operation, displays 
and key functions in the user manual.

16

Procedure in the event of errors

Possible error

Cause

Remedy

No display

External fuse for the power supply voltage has 

tripped.

Replace fuse.

No current display

Measured voltage is not connected.

Connect the measured voltage.

Measurement current is not connected.

Connect measurement current.

Current displayed is too large 

or too small.

Current measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Current transformer factor is incorrectly programmed. Read out and program the current transformer 

transformation ratio at the current transformer.

Current harmonics exceed the current peak value at 

the measurement input

Install current transformer with a larger CT ratio.

The current at the measurement input was not 

achieved.

Install current transformer with a smaller current 

transformer ratio.

Voltage displayed is too large 

or too small.

Measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Voltage transformer incorrectly programmed.

Read out and program the voltage transformer ratio 

at the voltage transformer.

Voltage displayed 

is too small.

Measurement range exceeded.

Install voltage transformers.

The peak voltage value at the measurement input has 

been exceeded by harmonic components.

Caution! Ensure the measurement inputs are not 

overloaded.

"EEE" in the display

See “Error messages” in the user manual.

 

Device still does not work 

despite the above measures.

Device defective.

Send the device to the manufacturer for inspection 

and testing.

Digital inputs

3 digital inputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Maximum counter frequency

20 Hz

Input signal present

18 V .. 28 V DC

(typical 4 mA)

Input signal not present 

0 .. 5 V DC,

current less than 0.5 mA

Analog output

External power supply

Max. 33V

Current

0...20 mA

Update time

1 sec

Resolution

10 Bit

Programming the current/voltage 
transformer

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 

2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“Configuration” 

menu item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Measurement”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Open the 

“Measurement” 

submenu with key 

“Enter”.

•  Using keys 2 to 5, select the primary or 

secondary current or voltage transformer.

•  6

 “Enter”

, confirm to edit.

•  Change the displayed value with key 3 and 4. 

Using keys 2 and 5, select the number 
position.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the window using key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Measurement”

 submenu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 4.
• 

Confirm it using key 6 

“Enter”.

15

Technical data

Supply voltage

Nominal range

230 V option:  

AC 90 V - 277 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 90 V - 250 V, 300 V CATIII
24 V option:  

AC 24 V - 90 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 24 V - 90 V, 150 V CATIII

Operating range

+-10% of nominal range

Power consumption

230 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

24 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

Internal fuse, not 
interchangeable

Type T1A / 250 VDC / 277 VAC 
according to IEC 60127

Recommended 
overcurrent protection 
device for the line 
protection

230 V option: 6-16 A 

24 V option: 1-6 A

(Char. B) 
(IEC-/UL approval)

General information

Net weight (with attached 

connectors)

Approx. 250 g

Packaging weight (including 

accessories)

Approx. 300 g

Service life of background 

lighting

40000 h 

(After 40000 h, the 

background lighting is 

reduced to approx. 50%)

Transport and storage

The following information applies to devices which are 

transported or stored in the original packaging.
Free fall

1 m

Temperature

K55 (-25 C up to +70 C)

Relative humidity 

0 to 90% RH

Ambient conditions during operation

Use the UMG 96-PA in a weather-protected, stationary 

application.

Protection class II in acc. with IEC 60536 (VDE 0106, Part 1).
Operating temperature range

K55 (-10 C .. +55 C)

Relative humidity

0 to 75% RH

Operating altitude

0 .. 2000 m above sea level

Degree of pollution

2

Installation position

Vertical

Ventilation

No external ventilation required.

Protection against 

foreign bodies and water

- Front

- Rear

- Front side with sealing

 

 

IP40 i.a.w. EN60529

IP20 i.a.w. EN60529

IP54 i.a.w. EN60529

Warning notice 
when the measuring 
range is exceeded 
in the current and 
voltage paths I1-I3 
and U1-U3

L2
L3
N

L1

1)

 Circuit breaker

2)

 Fuse (UL/IEC-listed)

1)

1)

1)

2)

2)

2)

User manual:

Wall

Airflow

Airflow

Voltage

Voltage

Functional earth

Three-phase four-wire systems

with earthed neutral conductor

L1
L2

L3
E

E

N

E

L1
L2

L3
E

N

R

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2
E

E

L

N
E

E

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2

N

E

E

IEC U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

417 V

LN 

/ 720 V

LL

UL

U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

347 V

LN 

/ 600 V

LL

L2
L3
N

L1

Last

“Current measurement via 
current transformer” connection

General information

1

2

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Vor dem Polstück 6
35633 Lahnau, Germany
Support tel. +49 6441 9642-22
fax +49 6441 9642-30
email: [email protected]
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Doc. no. 2.061.015.1e

 

10/2018

Power Analyzer

UMG 96-PA

Installation instructions

 

Installation

 

Device settings

3

14

4

2

Safety

Safety instructions
The installation instructions do not include 
a complete list of all safety measures necessary 
for operating the device.
Special operating conditions may require 
additional measures. The installation 
instructions contain notes that must be 
observed for your personal safety and to 
prevent property damage.

Used symbols:

c

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
an electrical hazard.

m

This symbol as a supplement to 
the safety instructions indicates 
a potential hazard.

C

This symbol with the word 

NOTE! 

describes:

•  Procedures that do not pose 

any risk of injuries.

•  Important information, 

procedures or operations.

Safety instructions are highlighted by a warning 
triangle and represented as follows depending 
on the level of risk:

m

DANGER!

Indicates an imminent danger 
that will result in serious and/or 
fatal injuries.

m

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in serious 
injuries or death.

m

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that can result in minor 
injuries or property damage.

Safety measures
When operating electrical devices, specific 
parts of these devices inevitably carry 
dangerous voltage. As a result, serious bodily 
harm or property damage can occur if they are 
not handled correctly:

•  Before connecting the device, ground 

it at the protective conductor terminal 
if available.

•  Dangerous voltages may be present in 

all circuit parts connected to the voltage 
supply.

•  There may still be dangerous voltages present 

in the device even after it is disconnected 
from the supply voltage (capacitor storage).

•  Do not operate operating equipment with 

open current transformer circuits.

•  Do not exceed the limit values specified in 

the user manual and on the rating plate. This 
must also be observed during inspections and 
commissioning.

•  Observe the safety instructions and warning 

notices in the documents that accompany the 
devices. 

Qualified personnel

To prevent personal injuries and property 
damage, only qualified personnel with electrical 
engineering training may work on the device. 
They must also have knowledge

•  Of the national accident prevention 

regulations

•  In safety technology standards
•  In the installation, commissioning and 

operation of the device.

Intended use

The device is

•  intended for installation in switching cabinets 

and small installation distributors. The device 
can be installed in any mounting position 
(please observe section 3 “Assembly”).

•  not intended for installation in vehicles. 

Using the device in mobile equipment 
is considered an unusual environmental 
condition and is only permissible by special 
agreement.

•  not intended for installation in areas exposed 

to harmful oils, acids, gases, vapors, dust 
and radiation, etc.

The prerequisites for smooth and safe operation 
of the device include proper transport, storage, 
setup and assembly, as well as proper operation 
and maintenance.

The UMG 96-PA is a multifunctional power 
analyzer that:

•  measures and calculates electrical 

parameters, such as voltage, current, 
frequency, power, work, harmonics 
(up to the 25th order), etc. in building 
installations, on distribution units, 
circuit breakers and busbar trunking 
systems.

•  displays and saves measurement results 

and transfers them via interfaces.

Brief device description

Install the UMG 96-PA in the weather-protected 
front panel of switching cabinets.

Cut-out size:
92

+0.8

 x 92

+0.8

 mm

Please ensure the following: 
Sufficient ventilation
•   Install the device vertically.
•   Observe the clearance to 

adjacent components.

Fig. mounting position 
rear view of UMG 96-PA

Assembly

Connecting the supply voltage

The supply voltage level for your device is 
specified on the rating plate. After connecting the 
supply voltage, a display appears. If no display 
appears, check whether the supply voltage is 
within the rated voltage range.

Fuse 

(UL/IEC listed)

Circuit breaker

13

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to noncompliance with the assembly instructions

Noncompliance with the assembly instructions can damage or destroy your device.
Ensure sufficient air circulation in your installation environment and, where applicable, sufficient 
cooling with high ambient temperatures.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information about the device functions, data and assembly in the user 
manual.

Configuration for a RS485 
connection

After the power returns, the device displays the 
first 

“Summary”

 measured value display.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Configuration”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Communication”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Set the device address, baud rate and data 

frame. To do this, select the menu item and 
confirm it with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the number or 

the displayed options. Select the number 
position for numeric entries using keys 2 
and 5.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Communication” 

menu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Open the overview menu using key 1 

“Esc" 

2 x. 

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 

4. Confirm using key 6 

“Enter”

.

Disclaimer

It is essential that the information products 
for the devices are observed to ensure 
safe operation and achieve the specified 
performance characteristics and product 
features. Janitza electronics GmbH assumes 
no liability for personal injuries, property 
damage and financial losses resulting from the 
failure to observe the information products.
Make sure that your information products are 
legible and accessible.

You can find more documentation on our 
web site www.janitza.com under Support > 
Downloads.

Copyright notice

© 2017 - Janitza electronics GmbH - Lahnau.
All rights reserved. Any duplication, processing, 
distribution and any other kind of use, even in 
part, is prohibited.

Subject to technical changes.

•  Make sure that the installation instructions 

match your device.

•  First, make sure you have read and 

understood the document accompanying 
the product.

•  Keep the documents accompanying the 

product accessible through its service life 
and hand them over to the subsequent 
owner where applicable.

•  Please refer to www.janitza.com for 

information concerning device revisions 
and the associated adjustments to the 
documentation accompanying the product.

 

Disposal

Please observe the national regulations. 
Dispose of individual parts, where necessary, 
depending on the properties and existing 
country-specific regulations, e.g. as:

•  Electronic waste
•  Plastic
•  Metal

or commission a certified disposal company 
with the scrapping.

Relevant laws, 
applied standards and directives

Please refer to the Declaration of Conformity 
on our web site (www.janitza.com) for the 
laws, standards and directives applied by 
Janitza electronics GmbH.

Voltage measurement

Three-phase 4-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to

417 V / 720 V (+-10%) as per IEC
347 V / 600 V (+-10%) as per UL

Three-phase 3-conductor 
systems with nominal 
voltages up to 

600 V (+-10%)

Overvoltage category

600 V CAT III

Rated surge voltage

6 kV

Fuse for the voltage 
measurement

1 - 10 A tripping characteristic B 
(with IEC/UL approval)

Measuring range L-N

0

1)

 .. 600 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 800 Vrms)

Measuring range L-L

0

1) 

.. 1040 Vrms

(max. overvoltage 1350 Vrms)

Resolution

0.01 V

Crest factor

2.45 (related to the measurement 
range)

Impedance

3 MΩ/phase

Power consumption

Approx. 0.1 VA

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Frequency of the basic 
oscillation - resolution

45 Hz .. 65 Hz
0.01 Hz

1) ...  The device only determines the measured values if voltage 

L1-N is greater than 20 Veff (4-conductor measurement) 

or voltage L1-L2 is greater than 34 Veff (3-conductor 

measurement) on voltage measurement input V1.

Current measurement

Rated current

5 A

Measuring range

0.005 .. 6 A 

rms

Crest factor 
(based on the rated current

2 (based on 6 A 

rms

)

Overload for 1 sec.

60 A (sinusoidal)

Resolution

0.1 mA (display 0.01 A)

Overvoltage category

300 V CAT II

Rated surge voltage

2 kV

Power consumption

Approx. 0.2 VA (Ri=5 mΩ)

Sampling frequency

8.33 kHz

Digital outputs

3 digital outputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Switching voltage

Max. 33 V AC, 60 V DC

Switching current

Max. 50 mAeff AC/DC

Response time

250 ms

Pulse output (energy pulse)

Max. 50 Hz

Serial interface

RS485 - Modbus RTU/slave

9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 

kbps, 57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(supply voltage)

Connectable conductors.  

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm 

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(digital inputs and outputs, analog output)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(current measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

, AWG 26-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(serial interface)

Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

, AWG 28-16

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 1.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.2 - 0.25 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

Terminal connection capacity 
(voltage measurement)

Connectable conductors. 

Only one conductor can be connected per terminal.
Single core, multi-core, 

fine-stranded

0.08 - 4.0 mm

2

, AWG 28-12

Terminal pins, core end sheath

0.2 - 2.5 mm

2

Tightening torque

0.4 - 0.5 Nm

Stripping length

7 mm

N

L

PE/FE

Fig. supply voltage connection.

5

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
noncompliance of the 
connection conditions or 
impermissible overvoltages

Noncompliance of the connection 
conditions or exceeding the permissible voltage 
range can damage or destroy your device.
Before you connect the device to the supply 
voltage, please observe the following:

• 

The voltage and frequency must comply 
with the specifications on the rating plate. 
Observe the limit values as described in 
the user manual.

• 

In building installations, secure the supply 
voltage with a UL/IEC-listed circuit 
breaker/fuse.

• 

The circuit breaker

 

-

must be easily accessible for the user 
and located in the vicinity of the device.

 

-

must be labeled for the respective 
device.

• 

Do not tap the supply voltage at the 
voltage transformers.

• 

Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor 
if the neutral conductor connection is not 
grounded to the source.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death 
due to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device inputs that are dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your 
system from the power supply. Verify that 
there is no current.

6

Voltage measurement

The device has 3 voltage inputs and is suitable 
for different connection versions.

m

CAUTION!

Risk of injury or 
damage to device

Noncompliance with the connection conditions 
for the voltage measurement inputs can injure 
you or damage the device.
Therefore, please note the following:

• 

The voltage measurement inputs

 

-

must not be connected to DC current.

 

-

must be provided with a suitable, labeled 
fuse and circuit breaker (alternative: 
miniature circuit breaker) in their 
immediate vicinity.

 

-

are dangerous to touch.

• 

Voltages that exceed the allowed nominal 
network voltages must be connected via 
voltage transformers.

• 

Measured voltages and measured currents 
must originate from the same network. 

C

NOTE!
Alternative to the fuse and circuit breaker, 
you can also use a miniature circuit 
breaker.

“Direct current measurement in a three-phase 
4-conductor system” connection version

The voltage measurement inputs are designed for 
measurements in the low-voltage networks in which 
nominal voltages occur up to 

•  417 V phase to ground and 720 V phase to 

phase in the 4-conductor system. 
 

The rated voltages and surge voltages correspond 
to overvoltage category  600 V CATIII. 

Network systems

Suitable network systems and maximum nominal voltages (DIN EN 61010-1/A1):

The device can be used 

•  in TN and TT networks
•  residential and industrial sectors.

  

7

Voltage measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Voltage measurement in the 

three-phase 4-conductor

 system

Voltage measurement in the 

single-phase 3-conductor 

system

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

V

1

V

2

V

3

V

N

8

The device

•  is only approved for a current measurement 

using the current transformer.

•  is designed for the connection of current 

transformers with secondary currents of 
../1 A and ../5 A.

•  has the current transformer ratio set to 5/5 A 

by default. 

•  measures small DC currents

The current transformers must feature basic 
insulation according to IEC 61010-1:2010 for 
the nominal voltage of the circuit.

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to electric 
voltage.

It may result in serious bodily harm or death due 
to:

•  Touching live exposed or stripped cores.
•  Device and current transformer inputs that are 

dangerous to touch.

Before starting work, disconnect your system 
from the power supply. Verify that there is no 
current.
Ground the system. Use the ground connection 
point with the ground symbol for this. 

Current measurement I1, I2, I3

c

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to high 
currents and high electrical 
voltages.

Open current transformers that are operated 
on the secondary side (high voltage spikes) can 
result in serious bodily harm or even death.
Avoid the open operation of the current 
transformers. Overloaded transformers 
short circuit. 

9

Current measurement connection versions

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Single phase 3-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 

the current transformer in the 

three-phase 4-conductor system

Current measurement in the sin-

gle-phase 3-conductor system

Three-phase 4-conductor 

systems

Current measurement via 2 

current transformers in the three-

phase 4-conductor system

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE!
If the measuring range is exceeded, the 
device display shows the warning notice 

Measuring range exceeded

 and specifies 

the current and voltage path. 
You can find more information in the user 
manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

voltage 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

C

NOTE! 
You can easily configure the 

current 

transformer ratios via

•  the device menu Configuration >  

Measurement > Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

You can find more detailed information 
about the current and voltage transformer 
ratios and their setting in the user manual.

10

Establishing the connection to the PC

The most common connections for the 
communication between the PC and device:

m

CAUTION!

Property damage due to 
incorrect network settings

Incorrect network settings can cause faults in 
the IT network.
Consult your network administrator for the 
correct network settings for your device.

You can find more detailed information 
about the device configuration and 
communication starting in step 12.

Fig. rear of UMG 96-PA

1.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

RS232

RS232

2.

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

USB

RS485

RS485

RS485

Device connection via 
interface converter.

USB

PC/ 

GridVis®

(gedrehtes Patchkabel)

3.

Device connection via a UMG 604 
as a gateway.

UMG 604

RS485

Ethernet

RS485

PC/ 

GridVis®

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

UMG 96-PA

11

The PC connection to the device via the RS485 
serial interface with, e.g. a UMG 604 as the gateway 
(see section “Establishing the connection to the 
PC”) is a method for configuring the device/

•  devices and
•  reading out data.

Correct

Incorrect

Terminal strip 
(Switching cabinet)

.

Device with RS485 
interface
(without terminating 
resistor).
Device with RS485 
interface 
(terminating resistor on 
the device).

Example: PC connection via RS485 interface and UMG 604 as the gateway

RS485 bus structure

•  Connect all devices in the RS485 bus structure 

(line) according to the master/slave principle.

•  A segment of a RS485 bus structure can 

contain up to 32 participants/devices.

C

NOTE!
Using the corresponding menu items, 
assign the slave devices (UMG 96-PA) in 
the RS485 bus structure

•  Different device addresses
•  Different device addresses compared 

to the master device (UMG 604)

•  The same transmission rate (baud 

rate)

•  The same data frame

e.g. connection 

to the UMG 604 

as a gateway 

(master)

e.g. connection 
of additional 
slave devices

B

A

RS485 bus

A
B

A
B

Data GND

Fig. UMG 96-PA

•  Terminate the cable with termination resistors 

(120 Ω, 0.25 W) at the beginning and end of 
a segment. The device does not contain a 
termination resistor.

•  With more that 32 participants, use 

repeaters to connect segments.

12

The UMG 96-PA is operated via 6 function 
buttons for

•  selecting measured value displays.
•  Navigation within the menus.
•  Editing device settings.

Key

Function

•  Displays selection menu
•  Exits selection menu
•  Cancels action

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, number -1)

•  Selects menu item
•  Changes (selection, 1)

•  Selects position (to the left)

•  Confirm selection

Control and button functions

Function key 
label

Display title

Measurement 
values

Function keys

Fig. UMG 96 CM measured value displays 

C

NOTE! Current and voltage 
transformer ratios.
You can easily configure the current and 
voltage transformer ratios via

•  the menu Configuration > 

Measurement 

•  the GridVis® software.

C

NOTE!
You can find more detailed information 
about the device operation, displays 
and key functions in the user manual.

16

Procedure in the event of errors

Possible error

Cause

Remedy

No display

External fuse for the power supply voltage has 

tripped.

Replace fuse.

No current display

Measured voltage is not connected.

Connect the measured voltage.

Measurement current is not connected.

Connect measurement current.

Current displayed is too large 

or too small.

Current measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Current transformer factor is incorrectly programmed. Read out and program the current transformer 

transformation ratio at the current transformer.

Current harmonics exceed the current peak value at 

the measurement input

Install current transformer with a larger CT ratio.

The current at the measurement input was not 

achieved.

Install current transformer with a smaller current 

transformer ratio.

Voltage displayed is too large 

or too small.

Measurement in the wrong phase.

Check connection and correct if necessary.

Voltage transformer incorrectly programmed.

Read out and program the voltage transformer ratio 

at the voltage transformer.

Voltage displayed 

is too small.

Measurement range exceeded.

Install voltage transformers.

The peak voltage value at the measurement input has 

been exceeded by harmonic components.

Caution! Ensure the measurement inputs are not 

overloaded.

"EEE" in the display

See “Error messages” in the user manual.

 

Device still does not work 

despite the above measures.

Device defective.

Send the device to the manufacturer for inspection 

and testing.

Digital inputs

3 digital inputs, semiconductor relays, not short-circuit proof.
Maximum counter frequency

20 Hz

Input signal present

18 V .. 28 V DC

(typical 4 mA)

Input signal not present 

0 .. 5 V DC,

current less than 0.5 mA

Analog output

External power supply

Max. 33V

Current

0...20 mA

Update time

1 sec

Resolution

10 Bit

Programming the current/voltage 
transformer

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 

2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“System” 

menu 

item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”. 

 

 

•  Using keys 3 and 4, select the 

“Configuration” 

menu item. Confirm using key 6 

 “Enter”.

•  Using the corresponding keys, select the 

“Measurement”

 menu and confirm the 

selection with key 6

 “Enter”.

•  Open the 

“Measurement” 

submenu with key 

“Enter”.

•  Using keys 2 to 5, select the primary or 

secondary current or voltage transformer.

•  6

 “Enter”

, confirm to edit.

•  Change the displayed value with key 3 and 4. 

Using keys 2 and 5, select the number 
position.

•  Confirm with key 6 

“Enter”

 or cancel the 

action with key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the window using key 1 

“Esc”

.

•  Close the 

“Measurement”

 submenu with key 

“Esc”

.

•  Press key 1 

“Esc”

 2 x to access the overview 

menu.

•  Select the desired display using keys 3 and 4.
• 

Confirm it using key 6 

“Enter”.

15

Technical data

Supply voltage

Nominal range

230 V option:  

AC 90 V - 277 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 90 V - 250 V, 300 V CATIII
24 V option:  

AC 24 V - 90 V (50/60 Hz) or 
DC 24 V - 90 V, 150 V CATIII

Operating range

+-10% of nominal range

Power consumption

230 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

24 V option: max. 4.5 VA / 2 W

Internal fuse, not 
interchangeable

Type T1A / 250 VDC / 277 VAC 
according to IEC 60127

Recommended 
overcurrent protection 
device for the line 
protection

230 V option: 6-16 A 

24 V option: 1-6 A

(Char. B) 
(IEC-/UL approval)

General information

Net weight (with attached 

connectors)

Approx. 250 g

Packaging weight (including 

accessories)

Approx. 300 g

Service life of background 

lighting

40000 h 

(After 40000 h, the 

background lighting is 

reduced to approx. 50%)

Transport and storage

The following information applies to devices which are 

transported or stored in the original packaging.
Free fall

1 m

Temperature

K55 (-25 C up to +70 C)

Relative humidity 

0 to 90% RH

Ambient conditions during operation

Use the UMG 96-PA in a weather-protected, stationary 

application.

Protection class II in acc. with IEC 60536 (VDE 0106, Part 1).
Operating temperature range

K55 (-10 C .. +55 C)

Relative humidity

0 to 75% RH

Operating altitude

0 .. 2000 m above sea level

Degree of pollution

2

Installation position

Vertical

Ventilation

No external ventilation required.

Protection against 

foreign bodies and water

- Front

- Rear

- Front side with sealing

 

 

IP40 i.a.w. EN60529

IP20 i.a.w. EN60529

IP54 i.a.w. EN60529

Warning notice 
when the measuring 
range is exceeded 
in the current and 
voltage paths I1-I3 
and U1-U3

L2
L3
N

L1

1)

 Circuit breaker

2)

 Fuse (UL/IEC-listed)

1)

1)

1)

2)

2)

2)

User manual:

Wall

Airflow

Airflow

Voltage

Voltage

Functional earth

Three-phase four-wire systems

with earthed neutral conductor

L1
L2

L3
E

E

N

E

L1
L2

L3
E

N

R

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2
E

E

L

N
E

E

L1

L2
L3
E

E

L1

L2

N

E

E

IEC U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

417 V

LN 

/ 720 V

LL

UL

U

L-N

 / U

L-L: 

347 V

LN 

/ 600 V

LL

L2
L3
N

L1

Last

“Current measurement via 
current transformer” connection

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