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MCU-4 three-phase meter, three-quarter view

MCU-4

Three-phase network analyser with Modbus RTU

3P+N / 1P+N
Pole configuration
U, I, P, cos φ, E
Measured parameters
±1 %
Active power accuracy
RS485
Modbus RTU

Overview

Where it works

MCU-4 is a three-phase network analyser for DIN rail mounting. It measures the RMS phase voltage up to 260 VAC, the RMS phase current up to 50 A AC, the active, reactive and apparent power of each phase, the power factor (cos φ) of each phase and the accumulated energy. The measured values are read from Modbus RTU registers over RS485, and an LED for each phase lights when voltage is present.

Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail (IEC 60715)

  1. Measuring voltage, current, power, power factor and accumulated energy of different loads
  2. Checking in real time that the required voltages and currents are present in different parts of the electrical circuit
  3. Remote monitoring of voltage, current and power in SMART and SCADA systems
MCU-4 three-phase meter, three-quarter view
MCU-4 three-phase meter, three-quarter view

Datasheet

Technical data

Power supply

Supply voltage
9 to 36 VDC
Consumption
max. 50 mA

Measurement inputs

Pole configuration
3P+N / 1P+N
Measured parameters
U, I, P, cos φ, E
Voltage range
0 to 260 VAC
Frequency range
45 to 65 Hz
Voltage input isolation
4 kVAC
Current range
50 A AC (with current transformer ZEMCTK05-2)
Active power accuracy
±1 %
Measured energy
Active, reactive and apparent
Energy accuracy
Class 1.0 or "B" according to MID

Communication

Interface
RS485
Protocol
Modbus RTU
Baud rate
9600, 19200, 57600, 115200default 9600
Parity
8N1, 8E1, 8O1, 8N2default 8N1
Device address
1 to 127default 1

Environment

Operating temperature
-20 to 60 °C
Storage temperature
-20 to 80 °C
Relative humidity
below 95 %, non-condensing

Status LEDs

  • GreenOnInput voltage present for the module
  • RedOnVoltage present on the voltage inputs (above 36 VAC)
  • RedOffNo voltage on the voltage inputs (below 36 VAC)

Integration

Modbus registers

The full register map of the module. Filter by address, name or description.

Input registers

RegisterNameTypeDescriptionValuesDefault
301Device typeuint16_tDevice type code (MCU-4 = 10051)10051
302HW versionuint16_tHardware version of the device010 = HW version 3.0
303SW versionuint16_tSoftware version of the device010 = SW version 3.0
304Serial number high byteuint16_tSerial number of the device, high byte
305Serial number low byteuint16_tSerial number of the device, low byte
331Voltage Auint16_tRMS phase voltage AReal value = Data / 10, V
332Voltage Buint16_tRMS phase voltage BReal value = Data / 10, V
333Voltage Cuint16_tRMS phase voltage CReal value = Data / 10, V
334Current Auint16_tRMS phase current AReal value = Data / 100, A
335Current Buint16_tRMS phase current BReal value = Data / 100, A
336Current Cuint16_tRMS phase current CReal value = Data / 100, A
337Active power Auint16_tActive power of phase AWatts
338Active power Buint16_tActive power of phase B
339Active power Cuint16_tActive power of phase CWatts
340Power factor Auint16_tPower factor (cos φ) of phase AReal value = Data / 1000
341Power factor Buint16_tPower factor (cos φ) of phase BReal value = Data / 1000
342Power factor Cuint16_tPower factor (cos φ) of phase CReal value = Data / 1000
343Direction Auint16_tCurrent direction in phase A0 = Forward 1 = Reverse
344Direction Buint16_tCurrent direction in phase B0 = Forward 1 = Reverse
345Direction Cuint16_tCurrent direction in phase C0 = Forward 1 = Reverse
346Forward Energy Lowuint16_tForward energy, low register (EnergyFL)FE: Forward energy = [EnergyFH] * 65536 + [EnergyFL], in 0.1 kWh
347Forward Energy Highuint16_tForward energy, high register (EnergyFH)FE: Forward energy = [EnergyFH] * 65536 + [EnergyFL], in 0.1 kWh
348Reverse Energy Lowuint16_tReverse energy, low register (EnergyRL)RE: Reverse energy = [EnergyRH] * 65536 + [EnergyRL], in 0.1 kWh
349Reverse Energy Highuint16_tReverse energy, high register (EnergyRH)RE: Reverse energy = [EnergyRH] * 65536 + [EnergyRL], in 0.1 kWh
350Total Energy Lowuint16_tTotal energy, low register (EnergyTL)TE: Total energy = [EnergyTH] * 65536 + [EnergyTL], in 0.1 kWh
351Total Energy Highuint16_tTotal energy, high register (EnergyTH)TE: Total energy = [EnergyTH] * 65536 + [EnergyTL], in 0.1 kWh

Holding registers

RegisterNameTypeDescriptionValuesDefault
401Device slave addressuint16_tModbus device address1 to 1271
402MODBUS baud rateuint16_tModbus communication baud rate0 = 9600 1 = 19200 2 = 57600 3 = 1152000
403MODBUS parityuint16_tParity check mode0 = 8N1 1 = 8E1 2 = 8O1 3 = 8N20

Installation

Dimensions and connection

MCU-4: Dimensions in mm
Dimensions in mm
MCU-4: Connection diagram
Connection diagram
MCU-4: On a 35 mm DIN rail
On a 35 mm DIN rail
Transport, warranty and maintenance
Transport and storage
Protect the module from shocks and avoid extreme conditions. Store it in the original packaging.
Warranty
Two years from the date of manufacture against manufacturing defects. Modifications to the product after the publication date of its documentation release the manufacturer from liability. The manufacturer is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the documentation.
Maintenance
Under normal conditions the module needs no maintenance. Light dirt comes off with a dry or slightly damp cloth; for heavier dirt use non-aggressive cleaning products. Always disconnect the power supply first, keep liquids out of the housing and reconnect the power only when the module is completely dry.

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