General Electric GE KV series meter 1996 -

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GE KV series meters

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more consolidated info to come about the differences between these meters.

KV the original meter. not capable of Bidirectional

KVs Capable of bidirectional

KV2 Capable of bidirectional

KV2C Capable of bidirectional


Some Manufacturers provide AMR transmitter boards for the KV series, heres some i have found.....

Tantalus systems Corp. TUnet www.tantalus.com/tech_meter.php
heres the PDF for the KV series upgrade
www.tantalus.com/pdf/products/TUNet_PP-1310.pdf
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KV2 series digital model

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KVs with bidirectional configuration for solar power production

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GE KV2c Fitzall side view

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Original KV series
this meter picture shows voltage on display




GEA 12601 10M 4/96

Extending Invaluable Information

Incorporating features and measurement capabilities that traditionally could only be achieved with multiple metering devices, the kV provides utilities and energy service providers invaluable information about the customers' electrical usage patterns - critical to the success of the energy business in today's deregulated environment.

Features & Benefits

* Functional Upgradability - Soft switches provide the following advanced meter measurement and monitoring features: time of use, reactive measurements, power factor, Q-hour, apparent power, among others
* Automatic On-Site Monitoring - Each meter is equipped with a Site Genie automated service diagnostics that identifies wiring changes before any billing problems occur
* Power Quality Monitoring - A power guard component identifies load power quality problems before they become complaints
* Standardization - The meters use the utility-driven communication standards ANSI C12.18 and C12.19 that standardize the readings and programming
* Rational Power Measurement - The meters measure the IEEE defined 3D vector quantities
* Reduced Inventory - They posses consolidated forms with wide voltage range (120V to 480V) that reduce inventory
* Additional Measurement Options - The meters can automatically select 2D phasor power or 3D vector apparent power. Moreover, they can measure fundamental only or fundamental plus harmonics
* Revenue Guard Option - A revenue guard option improves metering reliability at critical multi-phase installations. This prevents shut down when a single phase voltage is lost. This way you get more billed energy. This option is available only in the kV2c+ models

Designed for Upgradability
The kV™ S-Base Meter is designed with easy upgrading in mind using a unique combination of option boards and “soft switches”.
• Soft Switches add: TOU, Reactive, Power Factor, Q-hour, Distortion and Apparent Power Measurements
• Option Boards add: Pulse Outputs, Real Time Pricing input, Load Profile Recording, Load Control, and Communications
Automatic On-Site Monitoring
GE’s Site Genie Monitor provides a simple, automatic way to catch errors, tampering
and wiring changes before billing problems occur. Site Genie also gives you the
phasor information and diagnostics you need to fix the problems it finds.
Power Quality Monitoring
Voltage and Distortion alerts are in every kV Meter. The kV’s new Power Guard
System identifies service and load power quality problems before they become
complaints.
Cost of Service Measurements
The first meter to measure IEEE defined “3D” vector quantities: active power, reactive
power, distortion power, and apparent power. The result is a set of true cost of service
measurements that work in all applications.
...and More
• Inventory reduction with 120-480 V operation and fewer forms
• Real Time Pricing operation
• Fundamental only measurements for optimized billing of
distorted loads
• Standard Reading and Programming (ANSI C12.18 & C12.19)
Revenue Guard™ Protection Option and DC Immunity
• Software selectable 50 or 60 Hz operation
• Fitzall Application allows one meter to fit many forms
(57-120V and 120-480V versions)
• The largest range of electronic meters with Class 320,
switchboard, Form 56S and A-Base versions available
• Revenue Guard™ Protection Option and DC Immunity
Self Contained 120 - 480 V
Circuit Wires Form Elements Class CatNo Replaces
Singlephase 2
3
1S
2S
2S
1
200
200
320
744X200051
744X200001
744X200023
Singlephase
Δor Network
2φ
3
3
5
12S 2
200
320
744X100001
744X100034
3φ Y or Δ 4 16S⌫ 3 200
320
744X400001
744X400022 14S, 15S, & 17S
Transformer Rated 120 - 480 V
Singlephase 2
3
3S
4S 1 20
20
744X300001
744X300023
3φ Y or Δ 4 9S⌫ 3 20 744X900001 8S
3φ Y 4 36S 2½ 20 744X600001 6S
3φ Δ
2φ
3 or 4
5
45S 2 20 744X500001 5S, 35S

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KV METER A BASE info


Designed for Upgradability
The kV™ A-Base Meter has been designed with easy upgrading in
mind. Some of the features that make upgrading easy are:
· Ready for up to three options boards and Revenue Guard Board
· Uses standard kV option boards and Soft Switches
· All A-Base meters have KYZ-1 connections in the terminal block
· All A-Base meters are pre-wired for option boards with a KYZ
connector ready to snap onto an I/O option board.
· Knock out on right side for I/O cable
· Knock out on left side for telephone cable
· Cables have grommets that lock into knock out holes
With designed in provisions for option boards, cables and Soft
Switches, the kV A-Base meter is ready to be upgraded.
Additional kV A-Base Features
· Both Transformer Rated (TR) and Self Contained (SC) versions
· 150A load current capability, the highest available in an electronic A-Base meter
· New optional 57 to 120V wide range power supply for special
applications
· ±0.2% accuracy at standard test points for energy and demand (typical)
· Meets ANSI C12.20 class 0.5 accuracy
· New Form 48A makes KYZ wiring easier than 10A
plus ... All the standard kV Features
· Fitzall™ Application Flexibility
· Site Genie installation check and continuous site monitoring
· Revenue Guard Protection Option and DC Immunity
· Power Quality and Cost of Service Measurements
· Software selectable 50 or 60 Hz. operation
· Standard Reading and Programming (ANSI C12.18 and C12.19)
· Inventory reduction with 120 to 480 V operation and consolidated forms
kV A-Base Meter
Knock-out for
telephone cable
Circuit Wires Form Elements Class CatNo Replaces
Self Contained 120 - 480 V
Singlephase
3fD
Network or 2f
333
13A 2 150 745X300001 12A but has
wider terminal
block
3f Y or D 4 16AÕ 3 150 745X400001 14A and 15A
Transformer Rated 120 - 480 V
3f Y or D 4 10AÕt 3 20 745X000001 8A, 9A & 11A
3f Y 4 36A 2½ 20 745X600001 6A, 46A
3fD
2 f
3 or 4
5
45A 2 20 745X500001 5A
3f Y or D 4 48AÕt 3 20 745X800001 8A, 9A and 11A
Õ Fitzall Meter t 10A and 48A are the same except KYZ terminal location


kV Packaging Information
Pack Size ( W X DX H )
Single Pack 12 ½ X 8 ½ X 10 ½
4 Pack 23 ¾ X 19 ¾ X 11 ¾
Weight (Aprox.) TR SC
Meter only 4.0 lbs. (10A) 5.1 lbs. (16A)
Single Pack 5.1 lbs. (10A) 5.6 lbs. (16A)
4 Pack 20.4 lbs. (10A) 24.8 lbs. (16A)

link to PDF
www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/metering/en/downloads/kvb_ab.pdf

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KV ENHANCEMENTS

kV Enhancements
GE Power Delivery
130 Main Street
GEA 12605 6/97 Somersworth, NH 03878
Event Logging
The kV™ Meter’s event log adds two new dimensions to Tamper Detection, Power Quality
Monitoring, and “Real-Time-Pricing”, Where and When. With the kV’s event log you know
exactly when that “Real-Time-Pricing” action occurred or when and on what phase distortion
problems are occurring. If you’re concerned about tampering, now you have a built-in log of
what happened and when.
200 Event Log
The kV Meter now logs up to 200 “Real-Time-
Pricing”, tamper detection, communications and
power quality related events. After activating the E
Soft Switch, the 36 events shown in the table can
be logged. Information on the last 200 events is
stored in non-volatile memory within the meter.
Phase Information
Each logged event is identified by type, date and
time of occurrence.Phase of occurance is also
included if relevant (see Table).
Date and Time Stamping
If the meter is operating as a Load Profile
Recorder or TOU meter then events are date and
time stamped as they occur. If you don’t need
date and time information, the kV working as a
demand meter will still maintain an event log with
phase information.
Select events to log
The user selects in MeterMate which events will
be logged by enabling and disabling Diagnostics
and Cautions. You can log events but not show
them on the display by enabling the Cautions and
Diagnostics you want logged, but not enabling
them for display. (See the MeterMate Event Log
Setup Screen example on the back). Events in the
table other than diagnostics and cautions are
considered security items and are always logged.
MeterMate Reporting
MeterMate 1.3 provides an Event Log report that
shows all of the events stored in the meter.

Logged Events
1. Meter Power Down
2. Meter Power up
3. Meter Accessed for Read
4. Meter Accessed for Write
5. Meter Programmed
6. Demand Reset Occurred
7. Self Read Performed
8. Real Time Pricing Activation
9. Real Time Pricing Deactivation
10. Test Mode Activation
11. Test Mode Deactivation
12. Calibration Mode Activated
13. Diagnostic 1 - Polarity, Cross Phase,
Reverse Energy Flow

14. Diagnostic 1 - Condition Cleared
15. Diagnostic 2 - Voltage Imbalance

16. Diagnostic 2 - Condition Cleared
17. Diagnostic 3 - Inactive Phase Current

18. Diagnostic 3 - Condition Cleared
19. Diagnostic 4 - Phase Angle Alert

20. Diagnostic 4 - Condition Cleared
21. Diagnostic 5 - High Distortion

22. Diagnostic 5 - Condition Cleared
23. Diagnostic 6 - Under Voltage, Phase A
24. Diagnostic 6 - Condition Cleared
25. Diagnostic 7 - Over Voltage, Phase A
26. Diagnostic 7 - Condition Cleared
27. Diagnostic 8 - High Neutral Current
28. Diagnostic 8 - Condition Cleared
29. Caution 000400 - Under Voltage

30. Caution 000400 - Condition Cleared
31. Caution 004000 - Demand Overload
32. Caution 004000 - Condition Cleared
33. Caution 400000 - Received kWh
34. Caution 400000 - Condition Cleared
35. Caution 040000 - Leading kvarh
36. Caution 040000 - Condition Cleared

includes A, B, or C phase identification



Other kV Meter Enhancements Include:
Improved Test Mode
The kV Test Mode energy (Wh) and second measure (varh,VAh, or Q-Hour) display resolution
has been increased to three digits to the right of the decimal (10-3). This change makes fast and
extremely accurate field testing of kV meters easy. Now to run a field test just apply the same
current to the meter and the standard. Then watch energy accumulate up to a convenient
number. Just compare what the standard reads and what the meter displays and you’re done.
No more need to count pseudo-disk revolutions. It’s easy and it’s fast.
Q-Hour Annunciation
At customer request, the kvarh annunciator that was shown with Q-Hour displays has been
removed.
Meter Constants
The kV meter’s basic unit of measure has been changed to reduce the possibility of truncation
errors when selecting pulse initiator and test constants. The new basic unit eliminates possible
truncation errors when small pulse initiator and test constants like 0.1 and 1.0 are selected. If
truncation is still possible MeterMate 1.3 now reports that truncation can occur.
Availability
All kV meters with firmware revision 4.0 or higher have the features described here. The
firmware revision is marked on the meter nameplate.

PDF link
www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/metering/en/downloads/kvb_e.pdf

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KV Switchboard meters

The Easy Upgrade to Electronic Metering
Upgrading an electromechanical or electronic switchboard meter with a kV
Meter is as easy as slipping out your old meter and slipping in a kV meter.
The kV™ switchboard meter is housed in the small GE switchboard case
used by most GE switchboard meters. The electronics and sensors are
cradle mounted so they will slip right into a pre-wired standard case and use
the same test paddle.
Installation Flexibility
With a 120 - 480V voltage range power supply and Fitzall™ operation, one
kV switchboard meter may meet all of your switchboard needs. Optional 57 to
120V operation handles 69V and other lower voltage needs. Using a filler
panel and cables or the large cradle version even let you retrofit large case
meters. Retrofit kits for large cases and for installations with pulse outputs are
covered in GEA12611 kV SWB Retrofit Kits.
Standard kV Meter Features
Revenue grade, DC immune measurements of real power(kW and kWh),
reactive power(kvar and kvarh) and Apparent Power(kVA and kVAh).
Site Genie™ installation verification and real time power quality monitoring.
Site events can be logged in the event logger or the modem can
automatically call in to report any Site Diagnostics, Cautions, or Errors. With
the “Call-in-During” Outage option the kV meter will report an outage as soon
as it occurs even if power is lost to the meter.
Up to four Standard kV Option Boards per Meter - add the ”Revenue
Guard” board(phase A voltage loss protection), a 2 Channel Load Profile
recording board with self reading storage, an I/O board(2 KYZ pulse outputs,
Load Control, and “Real-Time-Pricing” input), and a modem or RS-232 board.
Softswitches add a 200 event power quality log (E), TOU metering (T), Call
in during outage modem operation(C) and reactive or kVA measurements (K).
Flexible real time communications - the kV internal modem can share one
phone line with up to 5 other kV Modems without any external hardware. It is
also voice user friendly so it can share a voice line with other users.
MeterMate reading and programming software with “Real Data” provides realtime
remote observation of site conditions including phasor diagrams, per
phase voltage, per phase current, demand, power factor and distortion.
(See referenced documents for more details on kV features)
Standard Catalog Numbers
Service
Meter
Elements
Bar
Code
Voltage
Range Kt Basic¯
With Option
Boards°
2-Wire, 1F 1 3Z 120 - 480 0.30 746X300001 746X313001¬
3-Wire, 1, 2, or, 3F 2 45Z 120 - 480 1.20 746X500001 746X517001
4-Wire, 3F, Y 2-1/2 36Z® 120 - 277­ 1.80 746X600001 746X617001
4-Wire, 3F, Y 2-1/2 36Z® 57 - 120­ 1.08 746X600002 746X617002
4-Wire, Y or D 3 9Z 120 - 277­ 1.80 746X900001 746X917001
4-Wire, Y or D 3 9Z 57 - 120­ 1.08 746X900002 746X917002
4-Wire Fitzall™ 3 9Z 120 - 277­ 1.80 746X900003 746X917003
4-Wire Fitzall™ 3 9Z 57 - 120­ 1.08 746X900004 746X917004
¬ No Revenue Guard on 1F Meters ­ When a 480/277 Volt Y Service is metered with VTs, the usual VT ratio is either 2.4, or 2.5:1 and the meter is rated for 120 Volts. If a
4:1 VT is connected line-to-neutral for this application, a 57 - 120 Volt meter must be specified. ® 36-Z meters have two voltage sensing circuits connected line-to-neutral and
three current sensing circuits. Three CTs are required. ¯ kV Demand Meter with no option boards or soft switches ° kV Reactive Demand Meter with KYZ, Load Profile
Recording, Telephone Modem, and Revenue Guard Option boards and E(event log), T(Time-of-Use), and K(reactive and kVA measurements) soft switches.

Key kV Features
· Site Genie – Installation Verification
and per phase current and voltage
· Power Guard – Power Quality Tools
· Revenue Guard – Loss protection
· CIO – Automatic Outage Reporting
· Flexible options – Add up to 4 Option
Boards in a meter
· Softswitch - Functional upgrades
· Real Data – Real time monitoring of
remote site conditions with MeterMate
· Flexible Communications – Pulse
output, RS232 and modem options

PDF link

www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/metering/en/downloads/kvb_sm.pdf

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RSX optional serial RS232 board

kV™ RSX Communications Option Board
The kV™ RSX Communications Option Board adds
flexible serial communications to the kV meter. More than
just a 9600B RS-232 communications board, it is a set of
tools for automated communications with industrial and
commercial customers.
The kV RSX option board uses the kV Meter’s advanced
capabilities to provide automatic reporting of power
outages, changes in service conditions and power quality
problems. These capabilities when combined with call-in
and call-out operation, remote reading, remote
programming, load control and real time pricing provide a
rich set of communications and control tools.
Operational Flexibility
The RSX board has three jumper selectable operating modes:
· External Modem – Used with external telephone modems and PCS/GSM 1900 wireless modems.
· Simple Serial /RS-232 - Used for direct connection to PCs, AMR devices, and other RS-232 compatible
devices within 50’ of the meter.
· Simple Serial /RS-485 Used for direct connection to PC interface boards, AMR devices, and other RS-485
compatible devices within 3500’ of the meter. The RSX board supports RS-485 drive levels but does not
support RS-485 multi-drop addressing.
The RSX board operates at 9600 baud in the simple serial mode. In the external modem mode speeds from 300
baud to 9600 baud are supported with either tone or pulse dialing.
Open Communications Standards
The RSX board is the first RS-232 board to support the new metering communications standards, PSEM
telephone protocol (ANSI C12.18 and C12.21) and ANSI Standard Tables (C12.19).
Flexible Support for Automated Systems
Remote programming, reading, load control and real time pricing. The kV RSX Board in external modem mode
supports both in-bound and out-bound systems with flexible call scheduling call originate and call answer
windows. Other features include:
· Flexible option boards The kV RSX Board option board works with LP-2, I/0-2, and Revenue Guard
option boards. All four may be used in one meter.
· Reduce nuisance calls Programmable number of retry calls, plus, programmable time between outage
calls and programmable minimum outage length prevent nuisance calls and multiple calls from one
outage.
· MV90 compatibility MV90 “I” command and programmable call in at specified date and time to allow
MV90 scheduled next call operation.
· Credit Card Calls Telephone numbers up to 38 digits long.
· Flexible calling Up to 3 phone numbers for Billing Data, Site Information, Trouble and Outage Calls
Automated Operation
The kV RSX Board takes advantage of the kV Meter’s ability to
monitor local conditions and can originate calls from any of the
meter’s site diagnostics, cautions, or self-test errors. With the
addition of a C Softswitch and a high capacity battery, the RSX
Board can even call in during power outages. The high capacity
battery typically provides 50 or more calls during outages. Note:
External modem must be powered separately.
Installation Tools
Test Call capability and Carrier detect LED makes checking out
new installations quick and easy.
MeterMate Support
MeterMate 2.12 supports programming and reading of kV meters
with the RSX option board. MeterMate’s Real Data™ feature lets
you watch real time voltage, current, and phase angle
information.
Field Upgrade Kits
The RSX board can be easily field installed to existing “Modem
Ready” kV meters.
· RSX with DB-9 cable for S-Base meters 9938627001
· RSX with RJ-11 cable for S-Base meters 9938627002
· RSX with DB-9 cable for A-Base meters 9938627003
· RSX with RJ-11 cable for A-Base meters 9938627004
The RSX Board Upgrade kits contain the RSX option board,
communications cable, and Instructions needed to upgrade a
Modem Ready kV meter (Note: Modem Ready status is shown on
the kV Meter’s Nameplate).
Call-in During Outage Kit - 9935143001
The Call-in during Outage Kit contains the High Capacity battery,
battery holder and Instruction sheet needed to add Call-in during
Outage capability to a kV RSX Board in the external modem
mode. A “C” Softswitch is also needed to activate the capability.
Key New Features
· 9600B RS-232/485 Communications directly to PCs.
· 300 Baud to 9600 Baud communications with External
Domestic and International Modems.
· Communications using PCS/GSM 1900 Wireless Modems.
· Direct communications with devices up to 3500’ away.
Using external hardware this can be extended another
5000’.
· Call-in during outage in external modem mode.
· On-line real time monitoring of site conditions on a PC
with MeterMate’s “Real Data” capability.
· Automatic reporting of changes in site conditions. in
external modem mode
· Automatic Power Quality Reporting in external modem
mode.
Note: Most cellular telephones like standard telephones need a modem to pass data. Use the kV Telephone
Modem option board for these applications.
Any of the following events can be used
to generate a call from the kV RSX
Board in external modem mode:
· Scheduled Data Call
· Power Outage Call
· Power Restoration Call
· Status Call (see following list)
Diagnostics
· Diag 1 Polarity, Cross Phase, &
Reverse Energy Flow
· Diag 2 Voltage Imbalance
· Diag 3 Inactive Phase Current
· Diag 4 Load Imbalance/PF
· Diag 5 High Distortion
· Diag 6 Under Voltage
· Diag 7 Over Voltage
· Diag 8 High Neutral Current
Cautions
· CA 000010 Unprogrammed Meter
· CA 000001 Low Battery
· CA 000400 Potential Low (volts)
· CA 400000 Received kWh
· CA 040000 Delivered kvarh
· CA 004000 High Demand
Meter Errors
· Er 000002 Time Loss
· Er 000020 Watchdog Timer
· Er 000100 RAM Error
· Er 000200 EPROM Error
· Er 001000 ROM Error
· Er 010000 Optional Memory Error
· Er 100000 DAP Error
· Er 200000 DSP Error
RSX Board Errors
· RSX Board Program Loss
· RSX Board RAM Error
· RSX Board ROM Error
· RSX Board EPROM Error
· RSX Board Time Resync Error

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KV/KV2 MODBUS board information from PDF file
this is not a complete listing of all information in the pdf file
but some interesting info

GEH-7282
kV/kV2 MODBUS Communications Option
Instruction Manual

Related Publications:
GEH-5081 GE kV™ Vector Electricity Meter Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Guide
Page 1 of 55
GEH-7277 GE kV2™ Multi-Function Meter Product Description, Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions, Upgrading, Site Analysis Guides, Diagrams
GEH-5084 MeterMate™ for DOS
Reading and Programming Software for GE Electronic Meters
GEH-5082 MeterMate™ for Windows
Program Creation Software for GE Electronic Meters
Page 2


Introduction
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Communications Board is an optional factory-supplied addition to the kV™ or kV2™Meter, or may be ordered in the form of a retrofit kit to upgrade “Communication Ready” kV™ Meters or kV2™ Meters. KV™ Meters that are capable of being upgraded may be identified by the words “Modem Ready” on the upper nameplate of the meter.
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Option Board is used to provide two-way communication to the kV™ or kV2™ Meter and may be used on S-base, A-base, and switchboard meters. It is available only on Demand/LP or TOU version of the kV™ or kV2™ Meter.
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Option Board may be used in conjunction with other GE option boards, which provide a three-phase power supply, load profile recording (kV™ only), and input/output functions. If required, the flexibility of the kV™ and kV2™ Meters makes it possible to combine up to 3 option boards in a single meter.
RS-485/MODBUS provides a half-duplex, 2 -wire, RS-485 interface for remote reading of the kV/kV2 Meter. The baud rate is fixed at 19200 bps.
All kV™ Meters, including those with kV/kV2 MODBUS boards, are programmed using GE’s MeterMate software program.
kV/kV2 MODBUS Features
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Option Board provides a means of remotely reading the kV/kV2 Meter over an electrically isolated, twisted pair, half-duplex, RS-485 link. The kV/kV2 MODBUS contains only two programmable features, discussed in more detail below.
MODBUS Device Address
The MODBUS board is delivered with a default address of 15 (0x0F). Prior to installation into a system, each device must be programmed with a unique address. Refer to Appendix A, Register Maps for the appropriate register address.
The MODBUS board must be programmed with a password that matches that of the meter on which it is installed. All MODBUS boards have a default password of MASTER_012. It is recommended that this same password be programmed into the meter on which the board is installed. If a different password is desired, the meter must be programmed with the desired password using MeterMate software. The MODBUS board must be set with the desired password using the MODBUS interface. Refer to Appendix A, Register Maps, for the appropriate register address.
Data Rate
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Option is configured for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and a fixed baud rate of 19200bps

Option Board Compatibility
Introduction
The kV™/kV2™ MODBUS Option Board may be used in conjunction with the RG-1 Revenue Guard, I/O-2 Input/Output, and the LP-2 Load Profile option boards. In cannot be used with either the I/O-1 Input/Output, the LP-1 Load Profile option boards or the kV/kV2 Internal modem board. The MODBUS is used in lieu of the kV/kV2 Internal Modem board.
The kV™/kV2™ MODBUS Option Board is always installed directly onto the kV™/kV2™ Meter. Either the I/O-2 Input/Output or the LP-2 Load Profile option board may then connect to the kV™/kV2™ MODBUS Option Board if desired. If all three option boards are used, the option boards must be installed in the following order:
1. kV™/kV2™ MODBUS Option Board
2. LP-2 Load Profile option board (kV™ only)
3. I/O-2 Input/Output option board (or MIO board (kV2™ only)

MeterMate™ Software Compatibility
The kV/kV2 MODBUS Option Board is compatible with the following software:
MeterMate™ Version 2.12 or greater. Note that this software will ignore the MODBUS board.
There are restrictions on the way a kV/kV2 meter must be programmed in order to operate correctly with the MODBUS board. See Appendix C for details.

Meter or a kV2™. “Modem ready” kV™ Meters will have “Modem Ready” printed on the meter nameplate. If the kV™ Meter nameplate does not have this designation, the meter cannot be retrofitted with a kV/kV2 MODBUS board.
Any kV2™ meter can be retrofitted with a MODBUS board.
S-Base kV/kV2 MODBUS Kits
If a communications cable with a RJ-11 connector is desired, order GE part number 9938627009. This kit contains the following material:
Component
GE Part #
Qty
kV/kV2 MODBUS circuit board
99384980050
1
Cable assembly
9938583001
1
Connector holder
9938622001
1
PC board spacers
9935026005
4
Wire tie
9689597010
1
MODBUS Label
9938782001
1
Instruction sheet
GEI- XXXXX
1
A-base kV/kV2 MODBUS Kits
If a communications cable with an RJ-11 connector is desired, order GE part number 938627010. This kit contains the following material:
Component
GE Part #
Qty
kV/kV2 MODBUS circuit board
9938498050
1
Cable assembly
9938583004
1
Connector holder
9938622001
1
PC board spacers
9935026005
4
MODBUS Label
9938782001
1
Instruction sheet
GEI- XXXXX
1

Commands Supported
The MODBUS protocol specification can be obtained by visiting the Website www.modbus.org/default.htm. The kV/kV2 MODBUS board supports a subset of the standard MODBUS commands. These are:
0x03 Read Holding Registers
0x04 Read Input Registers
0x06 Preset Single Register
0x16 Preset Multiple Registers



Password and Data Access
The kV/kV2 meters do not, by themselves, support MODBUS; the native protocol for these meters is PSEM (ANSI C12.18) and AMRA Tables (ANSI C12.19). Consequently, the MODBUS board must convert MODBUS requests to PSEM requests in order to retrieve data from the meter. Meter responses must be translated back to MODBUS protocol before they are transmitted back to the MODBUS host. This operation is transparent to the MODBUS user and the information is provided only as background. KV/kV2 meters are generally password-protected. In order for the MODBUS board to retrieve meter data, it must “know” the meter password. MODBUS boards are shipped from the factory with a default meter password of “MASTER_012”. This is stored in the MODBUS board as the equivalent sequence of hexadecimal digits. GE recommends that the user program the same password into the meter. However, if the user wants to use a different password, it may be changed in the meter using the GE programming software (MeterMate) and then must also be changed in the MODBUS board by writing the desired password to the sequence of registers reserved for same (see register maps).
The set of data available through the MODBUS interface is a subset of the data contained in the meter(s) and accessible through the PSEM interface. In addition, in order to gain access to the full set of MODBUS registers listed in Appendix B, some of the meter parameters must always be programmed with predetermined, fixed values. If these fixed programming parameters are changed, behavior of the MODBUS interface is undetermined.

Appendix E - Meter Programming Parameters
Required Programming Parameters
Use GE’s MeterMate software to program your kV/kV2 meters. Be sure you have the required soft-switches enabled in the meters. The following items must be programmed exactly as specified in order for the MODBUS board to function correctly with a kV/kV2 Meter. Quantities to be metered must be assigned in the specified order. Any programmed parameters not explicitly restricted below may be programmed as the user requires.
KV Meter
Required Soft-switches
A, K, R, T
Demand Metering
Demand Interval Length 15 Minutes
Demand Interval Type Block
Billing Measures
kWh Total Del Only
kvah Total Lag-Lead
Demand Measures
kW Total Del Only
kva Total Lag-Lead
Recorder Options
Option Board Memory Configuration Both Load Profile & Self Read
Load Profile Interval Length 15
Load Profile # Channels 2
Channel Configuration
Channel 1 kWh
Channel 1 Scale Factor 1
Channel 2 Alternate Measure
Channel 2 Scale Factor 1
Alternate Measure kVAh
KV2 Meter
Required Soft-switches
A, K, Q, T, X
Measurement Profiles (Order is not important)
No of Measurements in Profile 7
kWh Total Del Only F+H
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kWh Total Rcvd Only F+H
kWh Total Del+Rcvd F+H
kvarh Total Lag Only F+H IEEE
kvarh Total Lead Only F+H IEEE
kvarh Total Lag+Lead F+H IEEE
Phasor kVAh F+H IEEE
Demand Metering
Demand Interval Length 15 Minutes
Demand Interval Type Block
Billing Measures
kWh Total Del Only F+H
kWh Total Rcvd Only F+H
kvarh Total Lag Only F+H IEEE
kvarh Total Lead Only F+H IEEE
Phasor kVAh F+H IEEE
Demand Measures
kW Total Del Only F+H
kW Total Rcvd Only F+H
kvar Total Lag Only F+H IEEE
kvar Total Lead Only F+H IEEE
Phasor kVA F+H IEEE
Coincident Demands
kW Total Del Only F+H – Coincident to Phasor kVA F+H IEEE (Demand 5)
kW Total Recd Only F+H – Coincident to Phasor kVA F+H IEEE (Demand 5)
Average PF - Numerator
kWh Total Del Only F+H
Average PF - Denominator
Phasor kVAh F+H IEEE
Recorder Option
Days of LP Memory 30
Load Profile Interval Length 15
Load Profile # Channels 8
Channel Configuration
Channel 1 kWh Total Del+Rcvd F+H
Channel 1 Scale Factor 1
Channel 2 kvarh Total Lag+Lead F+H IEEE
Channel 2 Scale Factor 1
Channel 3 Phasor kVAh F+H IEEE
Channel 3 Scale Factor 1
Channel 4 kWh Total Del Only F+H*
Channel 4 Scale Factor 1
Channel 5 kWh Total Del Only F+H
Channel 5 Scale Factor 1
Channel 6 kWh Total Rcvd Only F+H
Channel 6 Scale Factor 1
Channel 7 kvarh Total Lag Only F+H IEEE
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Channel 7 Scale Factor 1
Channel 8 kvarh Total Lead Only F+H IEEE
Channel 8 Scale Factor 1
* This is place holder only; the MODBUS board will compute the data for this channel.