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EPM 6000 Power Meter

High Accuracy Power
and Energy Measurement

The Multilin™ EPM 6000 is one of the industry’s highest performance revenue grade panel meters with superior cost to performance ratio that significantly outperforms other metering products many times its price.

In addition to its 0.2% (ANSI/IEC) accuracy the EPM 6000 also provides serial or Ethernet communications options as well as Modbus and DNP3.0 Protocol support for easy integration into new or existing systems that provide visualization of asset status.

The EPM 6000 is ideally suited for applications where uptime power monitoring is required as well power and energy measurement including revenue accuracy and harmonic distortion in panels, switchgear or in an enclosure for metering independent circuits. Its compact size which fits standard ANSI cutouts/DIN mounting can replace multiple analog meters to save space and installation costs.

The EPM6000T is a transducer configuration that comes without a display and has a DIN rail mount. GE Grid Solutions has discontinued sales of EPM 6000T. As an alternative, please refer to the EPM7000PT .

Key Benefits

Revenue class 0.2% accuracy energy and demand metering providing accurate and reliable data for energy management projects
Easy-to-install with ANSI cutout or DIN mounting options reducing panel space requirements or a DIN mount transducer (EPM 6000T option) configuration for in cabinet installation
Replaces multiple analog meters compact space and cost saving installation and easy to read, reliable, 3 line 0.56” bright LED display
Reduced commissioning and maintenance efforts and costs with software based setup for user programmable system voltages and current measurements options
Simplified integration into networks with optional Ethernet communications
Meter Enclosure option provides new or supplements existing metering capabilities without costly downtime or engineering efforts

Applications

Continuous metering and uptime monitoring of electrical loads such as in industrial switchgear and generator panels
Local indication and remote metering through communications of asset uptime and energy management planning data
Establish a baseline of energy consumption of specific areas in low and medium voltage applications

Monitoring & Metering

Meets ANSI C12.20 (0.2%) and IEC 687 (0.2%) Accuracy Classes
True RMS multifunction measurements including Voltage, Current, Power, Frequency, Energy, etc.
Establish a baseline of energy consumption of specific areas in low and medium voltage applications
Future field upgradeable for added functionality without removing installed meter
Load percentage graphical bar for instant load visualization

COMMUNICATIONS

Through a built-in infra-red (IrDA) port, the meter can be programmed through a lap top computer without a physical wire connection to the meter, making programming or data download convenient and safe. Using standard high speed Modbus communications, the meter can also provide data to RTUs, PLCs and other control devices. When used with the EnerVista suite of software, the meter can be remotely monitored.

The EPM 6000 provides two independent communication ports with advanced features.

IrDA port – Uniquely the unit has an optical IrDA port allowing the unit to be set up and programmed using a remote laptop without needing a communication cable. The second port is factory selectable to be either a RS485 port or an Ethernet port with features as follows:

RS485 Port – This port provides RS485 communication using Modbus ASCII or Modbus RTU or DNP 3.0 protocol. Baud rates are from 9600 to 57.6 kbaud
Ethernet Port – This port provides connectivity via a 10/100BaseT RJ45 connection. Modbus TCP protocol is supported

SOFTWARE OPTIONS

EnerVista Software

EnerVista Launchpad is a powerful software package that provides users a platform to access all of the setup and support tools needed for configuring and maintaining GE’s Multilin products. Launchpad allows configuration of devices in real-time by communicating using RS232, RS485, Ethernet, or modem connections. Using Launchpad as the single interface to the setup and analysis software makes it simple to enter setpoints, read metered values, monitor status and evaluate power quality. Included in Launchpad is a document archiving and management system that ensures critical documentation is up-to-date and available when needed by automatically checking for and downloading new versions of manuals, applications notes, specifications, and service bulletins.

Viewpoint Monitoring

Viewpoint Monitoring is a simple-to-use, full-featured monitoring and data recording software package for small systems. Viewpoint Monitoring provides a complete HMI package that instantly puts critical real-time device data on your PC through pre-configured graphical screens with the following functionality.

Plug-&-Play Device Monitoring
System Single-Line Monitoring & Control
Annunciator Alarm Screens
Trending Reports
Automatic Event Retrieval
Automatic Waveform Retrieval

EnerVista Integrator

EnerVista Integrator is a toolkit that allows seamless integration of GE Multilin devices into new or existing automation systems by sending GE device data to HMI, DCS, and SCADA systems. Included in

EnerVista Integrator is:

OPC/DDE Server
GE Multilin Drivers
Automatic Event Retrieval
Automatic Waveform Retrieval

USER INTERFACE

RS485 Modbus Protocol up to 57.6K Baud
Optional upgrade from serial to Ethernet communications for simplified LAN integration and multi-point connectivity
3 Line .56" Bright Red LED Display
Front IRDA Port laptop communication

INSTALLATION

Unique Current Input Connections

EPM 6000 meter uses a two current input wiring methods.

Method One - CT pass through. Directly pass the CT through the meter without any physical termination on the meter. This insures that the meter cannot be a point of failure on the CT circuit. This is preferable to utility users when sharing relay class CTs. No Burden is added to the secondary CT circuit.
Method Two - Current “Gills.” The meter additionally provides ultra-rugged termination pass through bars allowing the CT leads to be terminated on the meter. This also eliminates any possible point of failure at the meter. This method is also a preferred technique for ensuring relay class CT integrity does not get compromised. No terminal blocks are required and this stud based design ensures that CTs will not open under a fault condition.

SPECIFICATIONS

EPM 6000T TRANSDUCER OPTION

The transducer configuration comes without a display and has a DIN rail mount. It’s ideal for use in switchgear retrofit applications where access to the meter face and display is not necessary, and where budgets are a large consideration.

Features

EPM 6000 Power Meter without display, DIN mount
Mounts directly in ANSI C39.1 (4” round form) or and IEC 92mm DIN square form
Uses minimal panel space with 4.25” panel depth
Multifunction Power and Energy Meter
0.2% Watt-hour accuracy
Ethernet communications

Mounting

MULTILIN METER ENCLOSURE

Expanding existing switchgear or installing new metering capability can be challenging due to space limitations, downtime and installation and equipment costs. GE's Multilin Meter Enclosure is a pre-wired configured, economical solution for both retrofit expansions and small scale meter installations that allows the expansion of existing switchgear capability without expensive and time-consuming design.

When ordered as a meter option the enclosure provides a factory pre-wired, installation-ready metering solution that further drives energy cost savings, by enabling the measurement of key energy usage information along multiple metering points for new or existing systems.

Ordering the enclosure is simple when selected as an option during meter configuration, ensuring correct pre-wired meter-compatible delivery.

Pre-Wired, Configured and Economical Solution for Retrofit and Small

Metering Systems

Easy and Rapid Installation

Factory pre-wired, installation-ready GE metering solution eliminates wiring and associated errors for rapid installation
Extend metering capability with new systems and existing switchgear without system installation downtime

Cost-Effective Retrofit Solution

Save up to 200% versus the addition of a new switchgear cabinet
Compact footprint makes effective use of existing allocated space
Allows new installations or the expansion of existing switchgear capability without expensive, time-consuming designs, eliminating system downtime

Reliable and Compatible

Backed by a two-year warranty
Simple meter option ordering ensures compatibility with GE EPM 2000/6010/6000/7000 meters
Comprehensive factory testing of both meter and enclosure together
NEMA1 tested and UL/CUL certified

Applications (New and Retrofit installations)