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Acuvim KL Power Meter with RS-485 MODBUS Communications





Acuvim-L Series power meters are
for power metering and monitoring at electrical panels and energy
consuming devices or systems. They are also great for non-revenue
sub-metering applications. Measuring all the key electrical parameters,
these power meters offer great value.
The Acuvim KL version features a single RS485 MODBUS communications port which allows you to use AccuEnergy's free Acuview energy monitoring and reporting software.
The Acuvim L comes in 6 different models, allowing you to choose the features that are right for you, see the Grid below for the various models:

The Acuvim KL version features a single RS485 MODBUS communications port which allows you to use AccuEnergy's free Acuview energy monitoring and reporting software.
The Acuvim L comes in 6 different models, allowing you to choose the features that are right for you, see the Grid below for the various models:

Applications
- Metering of distribution feeders, transformers, generators, capacitor banks and motors
- Medium and low voltage systems
- Commercial, industrial, utility
- Power quality analysis
Measurements
All Acuvim-L power meters can be used on any single or three phase electrical system up to 600V AC. They measure volts, amps, frequency, power (apparent, active, reactive) & energy, power factor, THD and individual harmonics on both voltage and current to the 15th harmonic.Communications
- Acuvim AL is manual read meter only, with no remote communication options
- Acuvim BL includes a digital pulse output for kWh or kvarh. Pulse rate and width can be set. Also comes with an Alarm output.
- Acuvim CL includes BL capability and communications through MODBUS RTU via a built-in RS485 serial port.
- Acuvim CL-M is a DIN Rail mount version, with all the features, but no display. This lower cost device is great if manual meter reading is not required.
- Acuvim DL has 4 Digital Inputs, 2 Digital Outputs, 1 RS485 port with Modbus RTU protocol and Load Run Time.
- Acuvim EL has Load Run Time (TOU) and 1 RS485 port with Modbus RTU protocol.
- Acuvim EL-M comes with all the EL features, but no display. This lower cost device is great if manual meter reading is not required.
- Acuvim KL is an excellent, low cost meter for basic power (kW, kVA, kVAr and Energy (kWh, kVAh, kVArh) and Load Run Time. Perfect for basic sub-metering applications.
Warranty & Approvals
Acuvim-L meters are UL/ULc approved for use throughout North America and come with a 5 Year manufacturer's warranty.
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Real Time Metering
- Current (I1, I2, I3, In)
- Power (P1, P2, P3, Psum)
- Reactive Power (Q1, Q2, Q3, Qsum)
- Apparent Power (Ssum)
- Energy (Ep_imp, Ep_exp)
- Reactive Energy (Eq_imp, Eq_exp)
- Demand (Dmd_I1, Dmd_I2, Dmd_I3, Dmd_Psum, Dmd_Qsum,
- Load Running Hour
- (Only available with Acuvim-CL, DL, EL & KL versions)
- Modbus-RTU Protocol, 1200~38400 baud rate
- A secondary RS-485 port can be added to Acuvim-DL & EL versions.
- Clear and large character LCD Screen display with white back light
- Wide environmental temperature endurance
| METERING | ||||
| Parameters | Accuracy | Resolution | Range | |
| Acuvim-L | Acuvim-EL/KL | |||
| Voltage | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1V | 20V~1000kV |
| Current | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.001A | 0~50000A |
| Current Demand | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.001A | 0~50000A |
| Power | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1W | -9999MW~9999MW |
| Reactive Power | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1var | -9999Mvar~9999Mvar |
| Apparent Power | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.001V | 0~9999MVA |
| Power Demand | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1W | -9999MW~9999MW |
| Reactive Power Demand | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1var | -9999Mvar~9999Mvar |
| Apparent Power Demand | 1.0% | 1VA | 1VA | 0~9999MVA |
| Power Factor | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.001 | -1.0~1.0 |
| Frequency | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.01Hz | 45.00~65.00Hz |
| Energy | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1kWh | 0~99999999.9kWh |
| Reactive Energy | 2.0% | 0.5% | 0.1kvarh | 0~99999999.9kvarh |
| Apparent Energy | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1VAh | 0~99999999.9kVAh |
| Harmonics | 2.0% | - | 0.01% | 0~100.0% |
| Running Time | 0.1hrs | 0~999999999.9hrs | ||
| COMMUNICATION |
| RS-485 (Option) |
| Modbus-RTU Protocol |
| 2-wire connection, Half-duplex, Isolated |
| 1200 to 38400 baud rate |
| INPUT | |
| Current Inputs (Each Channel) | |
| Nominal Current | 5 A ac |
| Metering Range | 0~6 A ac |
| Withstand | 20Arms continuous 100Arms for 1 second, non-recurring |
| Burden | 0.05VA (typical) @5Arms |
| Pickup Current | 10Vac |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Voltage Inputs (Each Channel) | |
| Nominal Full Scale | 400Vac L-N, 690Vac L-L (+20%) |
| Withstand | 1500Vac continuous 2500Vac, 50/60Hz for 1minute |
| Input Impedance | 45Hz~65Hz |
| Pickup Voltage | 10Vac |
| Accuracy | 0.5% |
| Energy Accuracy (Acuvim-EL) | |
| Active | (according to IEC 62053-22) Class 0.5s (according to ANSI C12.20) Class 0.5 |
| Reactive | (according to IEC 62053-23) Class 2 |
| Harmonic Resolution | |
| Metered Value | 2nd ~ 15th harmonics (THD of Acuvim-DL is 2nd to 25th) |
| CONTROL POWER | |
| Universal | AC or DC |
| AC/DC Control Power | |
| Operating Range | 100~415Vac, 50/60Hz, 100~300Vdc |
| Burden | 3W |
| Withstand | 3250Vac, 50/60Hz for 1 minute |
| Low Voltage DC Control Power (Optional) | |
| Operating Range | 20~60Vdx |
| Burden | 3W |
| DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTION | |
| Digital Output (DO) | (Photo-MOS) |
| Voltage Range | 0~250Vac/dc |
| Load Current | 100mA (Max) |
| Output Frequency | 25Hz, 50% Duty Ratio |
| Isolation Voltage | 2500V |
| DIGITAL INPUT OPTION | |
| Digital Output (DI) | |
| Input Voltage Range | 20~250Vac/dc |
| Input Current (Max) | 2mA |
| Start Voltage | 15V |
| Stop Voltage | 5V |
| Pulse Frequency (Max) | 100Hz, 50% Duty Ratio |
| SOE Resolution | 2ms |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | |
| Operation Temperature | -25°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Pollution Degree | 2 |
| STANDARD COMPLIANCE | |
| Product | |
| USA | UL 61010-1 |
| Canada | cUL 61010-1 |
| Europe | IEC 61010-1 |
| Emission | |
| Radiated/Conducted | FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class A |
| Radiated/Conducted | EN 55011 |
| Harmonic | IEC 61000-3-2 |
| Voltage Fluctuation | IEC 50081-2 |
| Radio Interference | IEC 50081-2 |
| Immunity | |
| ESD | IEC 61000-4-2 |
| Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field | IEC 61000-4-3 |
| Electrical fast transient/bust | IEC 61000-4-4 |
| Surge | IEC 61000-4-5 |
| Conducted disturbances | IEC 61000-4-6 |
| Power frequency magnetic field | IEC 61000-4-8 |
| Voltage dips and interruptions | IEC 61000-4-11 |
| Generic Immunity Standard for Industrial Environment | EN 50082-2 |
The Acuvim KL is compatible with Acuview Software and communicate via
MODBUS communications protocol using either the built-in RS485 serial
port. Acuview Software enables
remote meter access for real-time monitoring and local PC-based
datalogging. You can download a demo copy of Acuview software - instructions for installing and using the demo software are in this PDF document.
Watch a video demo of Acuview software.

Acuview software is a PC-based data logging and reporting software designed to extend the capabilities of any Acuvim power meter that uses RS485 or Ethernet communications. Best of all, the software is completely free!
Watch a video demo of Acuview software.

Acuview software is a PC-based data logging and reporting software designed to extend the capabilities of any Acuvim power meter that uses RS485 or Ethernet communications. Best of all, the software is completely free!
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