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Image: Header for the SHARK 100 multifunction power and energy meter, showing the meter and its features: 0.2% class energy metering, power quality (%THD), RS485 Modbus and DNP 3.0, optional Ethernet, ANSI and DIN cut-outs.

AMPERIS PRODUCTS S.Lagricultura, 34, Contacto 27003 Agricultura,34 +T [+34] 982 20 99 20 | F [+34] 982 20 99 11 lugo [spain]27003, Lugo, España info@amperis.com | www.amperis.com

Amperis introduces one of the industry’s highest performance revenue grade panel meters. Based on an all new platform, this low cost meter significantly outperforms other devices many times its price. This unit is perfect for new metering applications and as a simple replacement of existing analog meters. The Shark® meter excels in metering energy accurately, exceeding ANSI C12.20 (0.2%) and IEC 62053-22 (0.2%) energy measurement standards. The unit utilizes high speed DSP technology with high resolution A/D conversion to provide revenue certifiable accuracy for Utility Billing, Substation Metering, Submetering and Critical Metering applications.

Advanced Communication Capability with IrDA Interface

V-Switch™ Technology

The Shark® 100 meter is equipped with EIG’s exclusive V-Switch™ technology. This technology allows users to upgrade and add features as needed by using communication commands, even after the meter is installed.

Available V-Switches:

V-Switch 1 – Volts and Amps Meter – Default V-Switch 2 – Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq V-Switch 3 – Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq, kWh, kVAh, kVARh and DNP 3.0

V-Switch 4 – Volts, Amps, kW, kVAR, PF, kVA, Freq, kWh, kVAh,kVARh, %THD Monitoring, Limit Exceeded Alarms and DNP 3.0

Traceable Watt-Hour Test Pulse for Accuracy Verification

The Shark® 100 device is a traceable revenue meter. It contains a utility grade test pulse allowing power providers to verify and confirm that the meter is performing to its rated accuracy. This is an essential feature required of all billing grade meters.

The Shark® 100 meter provides two independent communication ports with advanced features.

Back Mounted Communication Port with KYZ Pulse

RS485 (Option 485P) – This port allows RS485 communication using Modbus or DNP 3.0 Protocols. Baud rates are from 9,600 to 57,600.

KYZ Pulse – In addition to the RS485, the meter also includes a KYZ pulse mapped to positive energy. This is a fixed energy pulse.

Pulse values are:

Voltage levelClass 10 ModelsClass 2 Models
Below 150 V0.25057596300.050115192
Above 150 V1.0023038520.2004607704

Additional Features Include:

Utility Block and Rolling Average Demand Adjustable Demand Profiles Max and Min Available on Most Other Parameters Voltage Provides Instantaneous Max and Min for Surge and Sag Limits

Optional 10/100BaseT Ethernet

Ethernet (Option INP10) – 10/100BaseT Ethernet with Modbus TCP protocol

Measured ParametersAccuracy % of readingDisplay Range
Voltage L-N0.1%0-9999 Scalable V or kV
Voltage L-N0.1%0-9999 V or Kv Scalable
Current0.1%0-9999 Amps or kAmps
+/- Watts0.2%0-9999 Watts, kWatts, MWatts
+/-Wh0.2%5 to 8 Digits Programmable
+/-VARs0.2%0-9999 VARs, kVARs,MVARs
+/-VARh0.2%5 to 8 Digits Programmable
VA0.2%0-9999 VA, Kva, MVA
VAh0.2%5 to 8 Digits Programmable
PF0.2%+/- 0.5 to 1.0
Frequency0.01 Hz45 to 65 Hz
% THD5.0%0 to 100%
% Load Bar1-120%10 Digit Resolution Scalable

Note: Typical results are more accurate. Applies to 3 Element WYE and 2 Element Delta Connections. Add 0.1% of Full Scale plus 1 digit to Accuracy specs for 2.5 Element connection

Measured valuesReal-TimeAvgMaxMin
Voltage L-Nxxx
Voltage L-Lxxx
Current per phasexxx
Wattsxxxx
Varxxxx
VAxxxx
PFxxxx
+Watt-hrx
-Watt-hx
Watt-hr netx
+VAR-hrx
-VAR-hrx
VAR-hr netx
VA-hrx
Frequencyxxx
%THDxxx
Voltage Anglesx
Current Anglesx
% of Load Barx
Image: Uniquely, the Shark® meter also has an optical IrDA port, allowing the unit to be set up and programmed using a remote laptop PC without need for a communication cable. To configure the meter, just point at it with an IrDAequipped PC.

Front Mounted IrDA Communication

Rugged and Safe Voltage and Current Inputs

The Shark® 100 meter is ruggedly designed for harsh electrical applications in both high voltage and low voltage power systems. This is especially important in Power Generation, Utility Substation and Critical User applications. The structural and electrical design of this meter was developed based on the recommendations and approval of many of our utility customers.

Image: Shark meter features: front with three large 0.56-inch LED displays reading 120.0, IrDA port, load bar, screen selectors and Wh pulse; side with nickel-plated brass current gills; rear with RS485 port, Tx/Rx LEDs and colour-coded current and voltage inputs.

High Isolation Universal Voltage Inputs

Voltage inputs allow measurement of up to 416 Volts Line to Neutral and 721 Volts Line to Line. This insures proper meter safety when wiring directly to high voltage systems. One unit will perform to specification on 69 Volt, 120 Volt, 230 Volt, 277 Volt and 347 Volt power system.

Short Circuit Safe Current Inputs

Current inputs use a unique dual input method:

  • Method One – CT Lead Pass Through. The CT Lead passes directly 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.” This unit additionally provides ultra-rugged termination pass-through bars, allowing the CT leads to be terminated on the meter. The Shark® meter’s stud-based design insures that your CTs will not open in a fault condition.
Image: Four meter wiring diagrams: 3-phase 4-wire WYE direct, 3-phase 4-wire WYE with PTs, 3-phase 3-wire Delta direct and 3-phase 3-wire Delta with PTs.

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Easy to Use and Install

From user interface to mechanical construction, the Shark® 100 Meter was designed to be easy and intuitive, so an installer with minimal meter experience and training can easily install and use this product.

  • Easy to use faceplate programming
  • PC setup
  • Phasor diagram showing wiring status
  • Auto scroll feature
  • Analog style % of Load Bar

Shark® 100 meter ANSI and DIN Mounting

The unit mounts directly in an ANSI C39.1 (4” round form) or an IEC 92mm DIN square form. This is perfect for new installations and for existing panels. In new installations, simply use DIN or ANSI punches.

  • Perfect for switchgear panel direct retrofits
  • Mounts in only 4.25” panel depth
  • Uses minimal panel space
  • Uses standard CT or PT wiring
  • Shallow panel depth
  • Color coordinated voltage and current inputs
Image: AMPERIS PRODUCTS S.Lagricultura, 34, Contacto 27003 Agricultura,34 +T [+34] 982 20 99 20 | F [+34] 982 20 99 11 lugo [spain]27003, Lugo, España info@amperis.com | www.amperis.com
VOLTAGE INPUTS•20-416 Volts Line To Neutral, 20-721 Volts Line to Line •Universal Voltage Input •Input Withstand Capability –Meets IEEE C37.90.1 (Surge Withstand Capability) •Programmable Voltage Range to Any PT ratio SPECIFICCATIONS SENSING METHOD•RMS •Sampling at 400+ Samples per Cycle on all channels measured readings simultaneously •Harmonic %THD (% of Total Harmonic Distortion)
•Supports: 3 Element WYE, 2.5 Element WYE, 2 Element Delta, 4 Wire Delta Systems •Burden: 0.36VA per phase Max at 600V, 0.014VA at 120 VoltsUPDATE RATE•Watts, VAR and VA every 6 cycles •All other parameters every 60 cycles
•Input wire gauge max (AWG 12 / 2.5mm2)Option D2:
•Class 10: (0 to 10) A, 5 Amp Nominal •Class 2: (0 to 2) A, 1A Nominal Secondary •Fault Current Withstand (at 23°C): 100 Amps for 10 Seconds, 300 Amps for 3 Seconds, 500 Amps for 1 SecondPOWER SUPPLY•(90 to 265) Volts AC and (100 to 370) Volts DC. Universal AC/DC Supply Option D: •18-60VDC Burden: 10VA max.
CURRENT INPUTS•Programmable Current to Any CT Ratio •Burden 0.005VA per phase Max at 11Amps •5mA Pickup Current •Pass through wire gauge dimension: 0.177” / 4.5mm •Continuous current withstand: 20 Amps for screw terminated or pass through current connectionCOMMUNICATION FORMAT•2 Com Ports (Back and Faceplate) •RS485 Port (Through Backplate) •IrDA (Through Faceplate) 10/100BaseT Ethernet Modbus TCP (INP10) • Com Port Baud Rate: (9,600 to 57,600) • Com Port Address: 0-247
ISOLATIONAll Inputs and Outputs are galvanically isolated to 2500 Volts AC.•8 Bit, No parity • Modbus RTU, ASCII or DNP 3.0 Protocols
ENVIRONMENTAL RATING•Storage: (-20 to +70)° C •Operating: (-20 to +70)° C •Humidity: to 95% RH Non-Condensing •Faceplate Rating: •NEMA12 (Water Resistant) •Mounting Gasket IncludedKYZ PULSE• Type Form A • On Resistance: 23-35 Ohm • Peak Voltage: 350 VDC • Continuous Load Current: 120 mA • Peak Load Current: 350mA (10ms) • Off Stat Leakage Current @ 350VDC: 1 mA • Opto-Isolation: 3750V (6 0Hz, 1min)
  • Weight: 2 lbs • Basic Unit: H4.85 x W4.85 x L4.25
  • DIMENSIONS & • Shark100 – mounts in 92m SHIPPING DIN and ANSI C39.1 4” Round Cut-outs • Shark100T-DIN rail mounted transducer
  • Shipping Container Dimensions: 6” cube
  • IEC62053-22 (0.2% Accuracy)
  • ANSI C12.20 (0.2% Accuracy)
  • ANSI (IEEE) C37.90.1 Surge Withstand
  • ANSI C62.41 (Burst) • EN61000-6-2 - Immunity for Industrial Environments: 2005 COMPLIANCE
  • EN61000-6-4 - Emission Standards for Industrial Environments: 2007
  • EN61326-1 - EMC Requirements: 2006 • Certified to UL 61010-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, UL File: E250818
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ADDITIONAL ACCESORIES: Communication Converters

Compliance Documents

Certificate of calibration, Part # CCalThis provides Certificate of Calibration with NIST traceable Test Data Tabla2:

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