PowerLogic™ PM5500 series user manual Chapter 1—Introduction
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Data recording
The meter records the following:
• Each new minimum and new maximum value with date and timestamp for all
instantaneous values and for each phase
• Alarms (with 1s timestamping)
• Parameters configured for data logging
• Data, alarm history, diagnostics, and maintenance logs
Input/Output
The meter provides the status of the digital inputs and digital outputs.
Other measurements
The meter also provides the following measurements:
• I/O timer shows how long an input or output has been ON.
• Operating timer shows how long the meter has been powered.
• Load timer shows how much time a load has been running, based on the specified
minimum current for the load timer setpoint setting.
Data display and analysis tools
The meter integrates seamlessly with display and analysis software available from
Schneider Electric™ such as StruxureWare™ Power Monitoring Expert and
StruxureWare™ PowerSCADA Expert.
Power Monitoring Expert software lets you analyze and monitor your system and
produce reports for any department in an organization. Power Monitoring Expert is
designed to make use of all the meter’s available advanced capabilities. You can also
use data acquired by the meter in a variety of third-party systems.
PowerSCADA Expert lets you control your system with high reliability, performance and
data integrity. PowerSCADA Expert is designed to help reduce outages and increase
power efficiency. It is built to handle simple to complex user requirements.
Related topics
• See the Power Monitoring Expert and PowerSCADA Expert product pages at
www.schneider-electric.com for more information.
Meter configuration
Meter configuration is performed through the display panel (if your meter equipped with
it) or through PowerLogic™ ION Setup. ION Setup is a meter configuration tool that can
be downloaded for free at www.schneider-electric.com.
Related topics
• See the “PM5500 series” topic in the ION Setup online help or in the ION Setup
device configuration guide. To download a copy, go to www.schneider-electric.com
and search for ION Setup device configuration guide.