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Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

KW7M Eco-POWER METER (Discontinued Products)

  • Discontinued Products

  • Rating/ Performance

  • Dimensions

  • Cautions For Use

Discontinuation plan

Last time buy

September 29, 2023

We are sorry, the products have been discontinued. Please refer to the details of the discontinued products and the recommended substitutes list below.
Please note that due to various reasons, the order end date may be brought forward.

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Discontinued Products

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Rating/ Performance

Measurement items

ItemUnitData range
Instantaneous electrical powerkW0.00 to 999999.99
Integrated electrical powerkWh0.00 to 9999999.9
CurrentL1 (CT1) phase currentA0.0 to 6000
L2 (CT2) phase currentA0.0 to 6000
VoltageVoltage between 1-2V0.0 to 9999
Voltage between 2-3V0.0 to 9999
Electricity charge (Note) 0.00 to 99999999

Note : Eco-POWER METER is designed chiefly to manage saving energy. It is neither intended nor can it be legally used for billing.

Main unit

ItemSpecifications
Rated operating voltage100 to 120/200 to 240V AC
Rated frequency50/60 Hz common
Rated power consumption6 VA (240 V AC at +25 ℃ +77 )
Allowable operating voltage range85 to 132/170 to 264V AC (85% to 110% of rated operating voltage)
Allowable momentary power-off time10 ms
Ambient temperature-10℃ to +50℃ +14 to +122
(-25℃ to +70℃ -13 to +158 at storage)
Ambient humidity30 to 85%RH (at +20℃ +68 non-condensing)
Breakdown voltage (initial)Between the isolated circuits: 2000 V for 1min・ Insulated circuit [between (1) and (2), (2) and (3), (1) and (3)]
(1) Power terminal [1 (R), 2 (N and S) and 3 (T)]
CT input terminal [CT1 (+, -), CT2 (+, -)] - all terminals
(2) RS485 terminal (+, -, E) - all terminals
(3) Pulse output terminal (+, -) - all terminals
・ Outer edge (case) - all terminals
Insulation resistance (initial)Between the isolated circuits: 100 MΩ or more
(measured with 500 V DC)
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz (1cycle / min), single amplitude: 0.375 mm 0.01 in (1 hour on 3 axes)
Shock resistanceMin. 294 m/s2 (5 times on 3 axes)
Display method8-digit, 7-segment LED
Power failure memory methodEEP-ROM (Over 100,000 overwrites)
Weight100 g approx.

Input specifications

ItemSpecifications
Input voltageRatingSingle-phase two-wire system: 100 to 120/200 to 240 V AC (common use)
Single-phase three-wire system: 100 to 120 V AC
Three-phase three-wire system: 100 to 240 V AC
Allowable measuring voltage85% to 110% of rated operating voltage
VT ratio1.00 to 99.99 [External voltage transformer (VT) is required.]
Input currentRating of primary side5 A/50 A/100 A/250 A/400 A (when using dedicated CT)
1 to 4000 A (when using secondary 5A CT)
Cut-off current1.0 to 50.0%F.S
Accuracy
(without error in CT and VT)
Basic accuracyInstantaneous electric power / Integrated electric power / Electricity charge
Within ± (2.0 % F.S. + 1 digit)
(at +20 ℃ +68 , rated input, rated frequency, power factor 1)
In case of 5 A CT mode, within ± (2.5 % F.S. + 1 digit)
*Accuracy coverage: 5 to 100 % of rated current
Current
Within ± (1.0 % F.S. + 1 digit)
In case of 5 A CT mode, within ± (2.5 % F.S. + 1 digit)
(at +20 ℃ +68 rated input, rated frequency, power factor 1)
*Accuracy coverage: 5 to 100 % of rated current
Voltage
Within ± (1.0 % F.S. + 1 digit)
(at +20 ℃ +68 rated input, rated frequency, power factor 1)
Temperature characteristicsWithin ± (1.0 % F.S. + 1 digit)
In case of 5 A CT mode, within ± (1.5 % F.S. + 1 digit)
(Range of -10 to +50 ℃ +14 to +122 , rated input, power factor 1)
Frequency characteristicsWithin ± (1.0 % F.S. + 1 digit)
In case of 5 A CT mode, within ± (1.5 % F.S. + 1 digit)
(Frequency change ± 5 % based on rated frequency, rated input, power factor 1)

Pulse output (Transistor output) Specifications

ItemSpecifications
Number of output point1 point
Insulation methodOptical coupler
Output typeOpen collector
Output capacity100mA 30V DC
Pulse widthapprox. 100ms
ON state voltage drop1.5V or less
OFF state leakage current100μA or less
Pulse output unit0.001/0.01/0.1/1/10/100kWh/
Power alarm(AL-P)/Current alarm(AL-C) /Stand-by alarm (AL-S)
(Selectable with setting mode)

* We recommend the setting of minimum unit for pulse output for measurement shown as below.
Output pulse: 4 pulse or less per 1sec.
-How to calculate-
(Unit for pulse output: PL-P) > (Max. measurement power [kW])/(3600[s]×4 [pulse/s])

Note :1) Improper unit setting may cause miss counting.
Note :2) If the OFF time is too short, there is a possibility of counting errors.

Communication Specifications

ItemSpecifications
InterfaceConforming to RS-485
ProtocolMEWTOCOL/MODBUS(RTU) (selectable with setting mode)
Isolation statusIsolated with the internal circuit
Number of connected units99 (max.) (Note2)(Note3)
Transmission distance1200m (max.) (Note1)
Transmission speed38400/19200/9600/4800/2400bps (selectable with setting mode)
Transmission FormatData length8bit/7bit (selectable with setting mode) (Note4)
ParityNot available / Odd number / Even number (selectable with setting mode)
Stop bit1bit(fixed)
Communication methodHalf-duplex
Synchronous systemSynchronous communication method
Transmission lineTwisted-pair cable with shield or VCTF
Communication mode1 : N communication
Ending resistanceapprox. 120Ω(built-in) (Terminal (E) and terminal (-) is shorted when ending.)

Notes:
1) Please check with the actual devices when some commercial devices with RS485 interface are connected. The number of connected devices, transmission distance, and transmission speed may be different according to using transmission line.
2) For RS485 converter on the computer side, we recommend SI-35 and SI-35USB (from LINE EYE Co., Ltd.).
3) When using SI-35, SI-35USB or PLC from our company (which can be connected up to 99 units), up to 99 Eco-POWER METER can be connected. In case using this system with the other devices, up to 31 Eco-POWER METER can be connected.
4) With MODBUS (RTU) protocol, it works only with 8bit.

DEDICATED CURRENT TRANSFORMER (CT)

Specifications

ItemClamp-on typ
AKW4801B
AKW4801C
AKW4802B
AKW4802C
AKW4803B
AKW4803C
AKW4804B
AKW4804C
AKW4808B
AKW4808C
CE marking directive complianceLow Voltage Directive, RoHS Directive
Primary side rated current5A/50A100A250A400A600A
Secondary side rated current1.67mA/16.7mA33.3mA125mA200mA200mA
Winding (Turn)30003000200020003000
Ratio error±2.0%F.S.
Through holeø10 ø0.39ø16 ø0.63ø24 ø0.94ø36 ø1.42ø36 ø1.42
Breakdown voltage (initial)1000V AC/1min
(Between through hole and output lead wire)
2000V AC/1min
(Between through hole and output lead wire)
Insulation resistance (initial)Min. 100 M Ω (at 500 V DC) (Between through hole and output lead wire)
Functional vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle / min), single amplitude: 0.15 mm 0.01 in (10 min on 3 axes)
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle / min), single amplitude: 0.375 mm 0.01 in (1 hour on 3 axes)
Functional shock resistanceMin. 98m/s2(4 times on 3 axes)
Shock resistanceMin. 294m/s2(5 times on 3 axes)
Output protection level±7.5 V with clamp element±3.0V with clamp element
Permissible clamping frequency100 times approx.
Ambient temperature range-10 to +50℃ +14 to +122 ℉ (without frost and non-condensing)
Storage temperature-20 to +60℃ -4 to +140 ℉ (without frost and non-condensing)
Ambient humidity35 to 85%RH(at +20℃ +68 ℉ non-condensing)
Dimensions (mm in)
(W x H x D)
23 x 40 x 26.5
0.08 x 0.13 x 0.09
30 x46.5 x 32
0.10 x 0.15 x 0.11
45 x65 x 34
0.15 x 0.21 x 0.11
57 x81 x 38
0.19 x 0.27 x 0.12
62.6 x93.3 x 40
0.21 x 0.31 x 0.13
Weight
(Relay cable included)
60 g approx.90 g approx.200 g approx.295 g approx.450 g approx.
ItemThrough type
AKW4506B
AKW4506C
AKW4507B
AKW4507C
AKW4508B
AKW4508C
CE marking directive complianceLow Voltage Directive, RoHS Directive
Primary side rated current50A/100A250A/400A600A
Secondary side rated current16.7mA/33.3mA125mA/200mA200mA
Winding (Turn)300020003000
Ratio error±1.0%F.S.
Through holeø17mm ø0.67 inø36mm ø1.42 in
Breakdown voltage (initial)1000V AC/1min
(Between through hole and output lead wire))
2000V AC/1min
(Between through hole and output lead wire)
Insulation resistance (initial)Min. 100 MΩ (at 500 V DC megger) (Between through hole and output lead wire)
Functional vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle / min), single amplitude: 0.15 mm 0.01 in (10 min on 3 axes)
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle / min), single amplitude: 0.375 mm 0.01 in (1 hour on 3 axes)
Functional shock resistanceMin. 98 m/s2 (4 times on 3 axes)
Shock resistanceMin. 294 m/s2 (5 times on 3 axes)
Output protection level±7.5 V with clamp element±3.0 V with clamp element
Permissible clamping frequency-
Ambient temperature range–10 to +50 ℃ +14 to +122 ℉ (without frost and non-condensing)
Storage temperature–20 to +60 ℃ –4 to +140 ℉ (without frost and non-condensing)
Ambient humidity35 to 80 % RH (at +20 ℃ +68 ℉non-condensing)
Dimensions (mm in)
(W x H x D)
ø42 x 15
1.65 x 0.05
ø70 x19
2.76 x 0.06
ø70 x19
2.76 x 0.06
Weight
(Relay cable included)
70 g approx.200 g approx.215 g approx.

Notes :

1)

Dedicated CT are dedicated for low voltage under 440 V AC system. They can not be used for high voltage circuit.

2)

In each type of Eco-POWER METER excluding AKW8115, KW9M and KW2M, a combination of commercially secondary side 5 A CTs and dedicated CTs for 5 A is used for measuring high voltage circuits; For details, confirm with each respective user's manual.

3)

Since dedicated CTs cannot be used when measuring with AKW8115, KW9M and KW2M, please be careful and do not purchase a dedicated CT by mistake.

4)

For the AKW8115, KW9M and KW2M, CT with a secondary side current 1 A or 5 A is recommended. Please confirm the specification beforehand.

5)

Dedicated CT are not included with Eco-POWER METERs.

6)

Each dedicated CT includes a 1 m 3.281 ft relay cable, respectively.

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Dimensions

  • Unit: mm in

KW7M

AKW7111B

Dedicated current transformers CT

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 5A/50A (AKW4801B)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 100A (AKW4802B)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 250A (AKW4803B)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 400A (AKW4804B)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Through type 50A/100A (AKW4506B)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Through type 250A/400A (AKW4507B)


Main unit terminal arrangement

Be sure to wire correctly according to the terminal arrangement and wiring diagrams.

Terminal layout

No.FunctionTerminal type
11, R, RPhoenix terminal
M3 screw with
slotted head
22, N, S
33, T, T
4Unused terminal (N.C.)
5Pulse output(+)Phoenix terminal
M2 screw with
slotted head
6Pulse output(-)
7RS-485(+)
8RS-485(-)
9RS-485(E)

(Note):

RS-485 (E) terminal is not an SG (signal ground) terminal. Do not connect it to the grounding wire of a shielded cable.

Caution for Wiring

1)

Terminal fastening torque should be 0.5 to 0.6 N・m for No.1 to No.4 (M3 screw) and 0.22 to 0.25 N・m for No.5 to No.9 (M2 screw).

2)

Use wire with its cross section of 0.14~1.5mm2(AWG#26~14) for voltage input terminal (No.1, 2, 3), use wire with its cross section of 0.14~1.0mm2(AWG#26~16) for pulse output terminal (No.5, 6), use wire with its cross section of 0.3~1.0mm2(AWG#22~16) for communication terminal (No.7, 8, 9). When connecting 2 or more wires to communication terminal, use same wire with its cross section of 0.3 to 0.34mm2.

3)

This has no built-in power switch, circuit breaker or fuse. Therefore it is necessary to install them in the circuit near this unit.

4)

We recommend the below ferrules (terminals) for wiring. (We don’t recommend them when 2 or more wires are connected.)

Terminal No.Product number for Ferrule (PHOENIX CONTACT)
No.1 to No.4 (M3 screw)AI 0.25-8YE AI 0.34-8TQ AI 0.5-8WH
AI 0.75-8GY AI 1.0-8RD AI 1.5-8BK
No.5 to No.9 (M2 screw)
(When 1 wire is connected.)
AI 0.25-8YE AI 0.34-8TQ AI 0.5-8WH

5)

Use flame-resistant cable for each wiring.

Wiring Diagrams

When measuring a load with rated input voltage

Please connect a breaker (3 to 15A) to the voltage input part for safety reasons and to protect the device. Grounding the secondary side of VT (Voltage transformer) and CT (Current transformer) is not necessary with low-voltage circuit.

1.Single-phase two-wire system
*One CT is required to measure.

2.Single-phase, three-wire/ Three-phase, three-wire system
*Two CTs are required to measure.

When measuring a load with exceed input voltage

Voltage transformer (VT) is needed when you measure a load with over rated input voltage (240V).Use VT, those secondary rating is 110V.
Grounding the secondary side of VT and CT is not necessary with low-voltage circuit.

* After wiring, turn on the power supply and turn off and power on again.

Discontinued products [Order accepted till December, 2016]

AKW7111

AKW7111

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 5A/50A (AKW4801C)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 100A (AKW4802C)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 250A (AKW4803C)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Clamp-on type 400A (AKW4804C)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Through type 50A/100A (AKW4506C)

Dedicated current transformer (CT) Through type 250A/400A (AKW4507C)

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Cautions For Use

*Please refer to each manual for the precautions in using.

PDF

Avoid locations subject to flammable or corrosive gases, excessive dust, oil, vibrations, or excessive shocks.

Although the case is made from fireproof resin, do not mount it next to flammable materials. Also, avoid placing it directly on top of materials that catch fire easily.

Since the cover for main unit is made of polycarbonate resin, avoid contact with or use in environments containing methyl alcohol, benzene, thinners, and other organic solvents; and ammonia, caustic sodas, and other alkaline substances.

This product is designed to be used only with our options. Options from other companies are not compatible.


Measurement

  • Accurate measurement may not be possible if harmonics or waveforms are distorted. Therefore, please test on actual equipment before using.
  • Do not use the secondary circuit of the inverter. It causes heat and malfunctions in the main unit.

Surge

  • If the operating power supply surge exceeds the following value, the internal circuit could be destroyed, so be sure to use a surge absorption element.
Surge voltageKW1M seriesOther series
4,000 V6,000 V
Standard surge waveform

The values in the graph are the surge-voltage resistance at ±(1.2 × 50) μs of single-polarity full-wave voltage.
Surge wave form [±(1.2/50) μs single-polarity full-wave voltage]

  • External noise up to the level shown below is treated as noise voltage, but levels higher than this could lead to malfunctioning or damage to the internal circuit.
 Operating power supply terminals
Noise voltage1,500V

Noise wave form (noise simulator)
Rise time: 1 ns Pulse width: 1 μs, 50 ns
Polarity: ± Cycle: 10 ms
(Note 1): Accurate measurement may not be possible if excessive noise gets added to the input line.

Self-diagnostic function

If an error occurs, the following displays will be given.

DisplayMeaningOutput statusRestoration procedureStatus after restoration
ERR00CPU errorOFFTurn the power off and then on again.The display at start-up before the CPU malfunction occurred.
ERR01Memory error
(Note 2)
EEPROM life ended.
Replace the main unit.
-

(Note 2):

Includes the possibility that the EEPROM's life has expired.

Power failure memory

  • Eco-POWER METER memories integrated electric power and working status to internal EEPROM until when power supply is off. (Power failure guarantee)
    And every time to change each setting, each setting value is memorized to internal EEPROM at the same time. Therefore, change setting frequently makes EEPROM's life short. Avoid to usage like this.

Others

  • Eco-POWER METER is designed chiefly to manage saving energy. It is neither intended nor can it be legally used for billing.

Wiring

Please make sure to check wiring in dimensions page in each product page.

Note:

Please connect a breaker (3 to 15A) to the voltage input part for safety reasons and to protect the device. Grounding the secondary side of VT (Voltage transformer) and CT (Current transformer) is not necessary with low-voltage circuit.

Regarding dedicated current transformers(In AKW8115, dedicated current transformers are not used,therefore, please confirm the respective user's manual.)

HOW to attach the Current Transformer (CT)

  • In case the Eco-POWER METER has connectors for CT, connect to the Eco-POWER METER as it is.
  • In case the Eco-POWER METER has screw terminals for CT (KW4M and KW8M), cut the connector for Eco-POWER METER side. Refer to the below.

<Process drawings>

  • The below number of CT is required.
    For single-phase, two-wire system; 1 pc.
    For single-phase, three-wire system; 2 pcs.
    For three-phase, three-wire system; 2 pcs.
    For three-phase, four-wire system; 3 pcs.
    All using CT for one Eco-POWER METER should have the same rating.
  • Check beforehand that the thickness of the load electric wire is smaller than the through hole of the CT.
  • Do not attach CT to the part which a conductor is exposed, such as a bus bar in a control box.
    It might cause an electric shock.
  • When connecting CT, connect the secondary side to the terminal of the Eco-POWER METER first, and after that wire the primary side to a load electric wire. Incorrect order might cause an electric shock or break CT.
  • CT has polarity. Align according to the direction (K → L) written on the CT and install from the power source side (K) facing the load side (L). If the direction is incorrect, accurate measurement is impossible.
  • When installing and closing CTs, please confirm there is no dust or foreign matter on the separating surfaces. In addition, verify that the separating surfaces are making perfect contact when the CT is closed. Measurement errors will occur if there is a gap in the separating surfaces. (Only Clamp-on type)
  • If there is some distortion by harmonic or waveform, it may not measure correctly. Please check with the actual system before adopting it.
  • Separate the wiring (strong electric part) of the measured voltage input terminal (operating power supply terminal) from the CT cable. It may not satisfy the accuracy due to noise.

When CT's cable is extended

  • Extension of the cable is possible up to approximately 10 m 32.808 ft if the environment is completely free from noise such as external and line induction noise, and the cable has a thickness of at least 0.75 mm2. When extending the cable, use as thick a cable as possible.
    *When extending the cable, please perform testing under actual conditions before using.

To connect CT with secondary side current 5 A

How to connect for measuring by combination with CT (secondary side current 5 A)

  • Select 5 A at CT type setting mode (CT-T).
  • Set the primary current of measured CT (secondary side current 5 A) at primary side current of CT setting mode (CT-1). If the measured CT is 400 A / 5 A, set to "400".
  • Clamp the dedicated CT for 5 A, which is connected to the main unit first, to secondary side of the CT. CT direction (K → L) should be set for the CT direction.
  • Please set the CT (secondary side current 5 A CT) and, the dedicated CT for 5A, approximately 1 m 3.281 ft apart. If the two CTs are set too close each other, it may not measure accurately due to magnetic field interference.

(Connection example)
With ammeter etc.

Without ammeter

Input connection [except AKW7111B and AKW1110B]

  • Contact input
    Use highly reliable metal plated contacts. Since the contact's bounce time leads directly to error in the count value, use contacts with as short a bounce time as possible. In general, select 30 Hz for max. counting speed.
  • Non-contact input (Transistor input)
    Connect with an open collector. Use the transistor with the following specifications.
    VCEO=min. 20 V, IC=min. 20 mA, ICBO= max. 6 μA
    Use transistors with a residual voltage of less than 1.5 V when the transistor is ON.

Note:

Short-circuit impedance should be less than 1 kΩ. (When the impedance is 0 Ω, drain current is approx, 7 mA. The opencircuit impedance should be more than 100 KΩ.)

  • Input wiring
    Please use shielded wire or metal wire-ways exclusively and a wire length of 10 m 32.808 ft or less. If the wiring length is longer, the impact due to floating capacitance may result in abnormal operation.

Note:

Operating power supply input part and measured voltage input are not insulated to pulse input parts.So the input equipment must have the power supply transformer in which the secondary side is not grounded with the primary and secondary sides insulated, in order to prevent interference of the power supply circuit when connecting the external input circuit. Be sure not to use an auto-transformer.

Output connection

Since the transistor output is insulated from the internal circuit by a photo-coupler, it can be used both as a NPN output and PNP (equal value) output.

Crimping terminal

please make sure to check crimping terminal in dimensions page in each product page.

Low Voltage Directive

When using in the application confirming to EN61010-1/IEC61010-1, make sure to satisfy the following conditions.

(1)

Pulse output part secure only basic insulation. In order to secure reinforced (double) insulation demanded by EN 61010-1/ IEC61010-1, secure basic insulation or more with load side and reinforced (double) insulation with communication system side.

(2)

Provide the voltage input part with an EN60947-1 or EN60947-3 compliant circuit breaker. The breaker that connects to the voltage input part must arrange at the position easily reached, and display shows it is the breaker of the equipment.

(3)

Use a wire with basic insulation or more for a wire cramped (or connected) CT.

【Environmental conditions】

  • Overvoltage category II, Pollution degree 2
  • Indoor use
  • An ambient temperature of –10 to 50℃
  • An ambient non-condensing humidity of 35 to 85%RH (at 20℃)
  • Altitude of 2000m or less

【Mount the product in a place with】

  • A minimum of dust, and an absence of corrosive gases
  • No flammable, explosive gasses
  • Few mechanical vibrations or shocks
  • No exposure to direct sunlight
  • No large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables through which large current is flowing

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