User Manual

Achook-1080
Single Phase Portable Reference Meter
Document No.: UM0084_0

Manufactured By:
Genus (INDIA)
Website: www.genus.in
E-mail: info@genus.in

The specification and features specified in the manual may not be a part of the meter model. For details on
specific models feature set, please refer to the specifications of the same.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part-A: Single Phase Portable Reference Meter

Preface.2

Introduction .2

Part description.3

Accessories...4

Keypad operations.5

Operating instruction.6

Maintenance instruction...10
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Do's & Don'ts...10

Part-B: BCS Installation & Data Downloading Process.

How to install Achook BCS software.11

Use of applications/ Downloading.....12

Master device data maintaining.....13

Work file (For specific meter serial no).....14

Read device by connecting options.......15

Import the meter data (*.rxt files) in Achook.........15

Device configuration.....16

Export the meter data (ASCII or EXCEL*.rxt files) in Achook . ... 17

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Reports......17

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Introduction

The Single Phase Portable Reference Meter Achook-1080 from Genus is a

hand held instrument, light in weight so that user can handle it easily & can carry over
to any place. Various measuring features combined with a user friendly keyboard
layout is providing the greatest possible flexibility for a comprehensive testing of
electricity meters in the field / Lab.
Its excellent measurement stability is reflecting the high quality of the system.
The compact design of Achook makes it an ideal reference meter for field testing
applications, where optimum accuracy required.

The main objective of this device is to measure the error of electricity meter
under test (MUT). This can also be used to compute the voltage, current, frequency,
power, power factor etc. Achook has an LCD display & an alphanumeric keypad. It
can be interfaced with the PC for analysis. This has a capability of storing 500 test
results.

Typical parameters:
Parameters Value
Voltage (V) 240 V + 30%
Current (I) 100 mA - 72 Amp
Frequency (Hz) 50 Hz + 5%

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 Part Description

1. Power supply connector (Patch Cord Cable):

This connector is used to supply the voltage in field
without disturbing the arrangements (Meter to Achook).
The injection type connector at one end gives the shock
proof environment. In the injection type end, red
connector to be connected to Phase & Black connector to
be connected to Neutral to measure the supply voltage.

2. Clamp CT:

The Clamp-CT is used to measure the current flow in

meter under test (MUT) without disturbing the wiring.

3. Snap Switch:

To measure the Error where the sensor head is not

applicable the Snap Switch is used. At one end this has
a small casing with a switch & other end has a
connector plug 4 Pin. This Switch is press at the start &
end of pulses

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 4. Sensor Head:

To detect the MUT pulse this Sensor Head (Scanner) is used.

By comparing Ref pulses& MUT pulses the Error is
produced by the Reference meter.

5. Molded Serial Data Cable:

(Gender changer cable with 9 Pin
M/F)

This Serial cable connects the Reference

Achook to the PC or Laptop's Serial ports.

6. Carrying Bag:

This is used for placing all accessories including

Achook after testing and carrying from one place
to another place.

Accessories:
1. Voltage connecting cord with RED & BLACK injection type clips
2. Clamp-on CT
3. A snap switch with cord terminated with connector
4. Scanner head with cord terminated with connector
5. Communication cable (serial cable )
6. Carrying bag
7. Adjustable hanging belt
8. Software CD
9. Operating manual
10.Printer with it's accessories (optional)
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Keypad Operations:

ESCAPE KEY RESET KEY

UP / DOWN
SCROLL
SCROLL

LEFT / RIGHT
SCROLL
SCROLL

BACKSPACE ENTER KEY

Alphanumeric These keys includes 0-9, A-Z, SPACE & *_.. These are used
keys for entering consumer ID, user ID, meter constant, pulses etc.

Enter key (ENT) This key is used to enter into Sub menu (mode) & at the time to
change the value like Meter constant, Pulses etc.
Escape key This key is used to return from the current screen.
(ESC)
Reset key (RST) This key is used to reset the Error in both mode (Normal mode &
Snap mode)

Arrow keys These keys are used for up/down & for left/ right operations

Print key Used to print the parameters when printer is attached with
(PRINT) Achook.

Backspace key This key is used for deleting previous inserting data.
(<<)

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Operating instructions:
As soon as the unit is switched ON with the power from the testing circuit, it will
display the company name followed by product name.

GENUS
ACHOOK - 1080

After displaying few second, it enters in the main menu. Main menu displays as below

1. NORMAL MODE
2. ERROR MODE
3. DIAL TEST

NORMAL MODE:
This menu is used to view the real time values of various parameters & the error
of the meter under test (MUT). To enter in this mode first we have to see curser () if
the curser is at normal mode then press the enter (ENT) key. As soon as we press the
enter key the sub menu displays as shown below.

1. ENTER METER CONST

M xxxxx
2. ENTER MUT PULSE
PL xxx
NEXT
For changing the meter constant first move the curser () to position 1 by
pressing UP/DOWN scroll keys. When the curser is at position 1then press the enter
(ENT) key. By pressing enter (ENT) key you will see the display M _ _ _ _ _
instead of M xxxxx . Now you can change the meter constant as your requirement
using numeric keys. To fix this value, again press the enter (ENT) key. The same is
applied to change the MUT pulse. Press enter (ENT) key when curser () is at NEXT
position to view the real time values of various parameters & the error of the
meter under test (MUT). The screen displays as below.
V 240.00V I 10.000A
P 002.400kW PF 0.999

Err --.- -%

F 50.00Hz M03200
Er 00.0450kWh PL 010
04: 05: 10 10: 56: 33

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Connection Check:
**CONNECTION CHECK**
************************

V XXX.XXV : OK / LOW / OVER

I XX.XXXA : OK / OVER / MISSING / REVERSE

If Conditions:
.
V 120V then LOW I 72A then OVER
V 300V then OVER I60mA then MISSING
Otherwise OK CT connection reverse=REVERSE
Otherwise OK

The above errors will display continuously as long as connection is ok. By pressing
ESC key twice we can come back to the main menu.

ERROR MODE:
The snap mode is to check the error of MUT with Achook, based upon the CAL
pulses by pressing snap switch at the start & end of pulse. We can enter in this mode
by pressing ENT key when curser is at snap mode. The error computed in this mode
can be stored in the Achook unit along with the details of the consumer & the MUT.
On pressing of ENT key the screen displays as.

C ID :
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
U ID : XXXXXXXXXX
S No : XXXXXXXXXX
MAKE : XXXXX
TYPE : XXXXX NEXT

The details are as below:

Consumer ID[C ID]: The consumer identification number, given for the particular
MUT. (Alpha-Numeric entry upto 15-Digits)
User ID [U ID] : The service provider identification for the particular MUT. ie:
RSEB, etc. (Alpha-Numeric entry upto 10-digits)
Serial No [S No] : serial number of the MUT (Alpha-Numeric entry upto 10-Digit)
MAKE : manufacturer of the MUT (Alpha-Numeric entry upto 7-Digit)
TYPE : The type of MUT. (Alpha-Numeric entry upto 5-Digit)

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 On pressing ENT key when curser is at next the screen comes is as below

1. ENTER METER CONSTANT

M xxxxx

2. ENTER MUT PULSE

PL xxx

NEXT

For changing the meter constant first move the curser () to position 1 by
pressing UP/DOWN scroll keys. When the curser is at position1 then press the
enter(ENT) key. By pressing enter (ENT) key you will see the display M _ _ _ _ _
instead of M xxxxx . Now you can change the meter constant as your requirement
using numeric keys. To fix this value again press the enter (ENT) key. The same is
applied to change the MUT pulse. For the next screen press the ENT key by moving
the curser at NEXT position by scrolling.

1. SCANNER MODE

2. SNAP MODE

STORED:007 FREE:493

SNAP MODE OPERATION:

To enter into Snap Mode move the curser () at Snap Mode & press the enter
(ENT) key. The screen comes after pressing the enter(ENT) key is as below.
Note: Connection check screen also applicable here, if any condition persists.

V 240.00V I 010.000A
P 002.400kW PF 0.999
M03200 PL 006
Err - - . - - %
Er 00.0000kWh

(SNAP) START

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Ex.: If the number of pulses is equal to 6. Then

Pulses 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

START STOP

Press the Snap switch at the start of pulse. As soon as you press the snap switch
the display show [STOP] in place of [ START].When you press the Snap switch
after seeing last pulse the display will show first [..... wait ] for a second & then
display [OK] in place of [STOP] & at the same moment the error will display of
MUT. After starting the pulse, energy of reference continuously increases till last
pulse. All value will save automatically. By pressing ESC key or ENT key you will
come back at the previous menu with curser at Snap Mode. One can reset the error by
pressing RST key & take the next reading by following above method.

SCANNER MODE OPERATION:

To enter into Scanner Mode move the curser () at Scanner Mode & press the
enter (ENT) key. The screen comes after pressing the enter (ENT) key is as below.

V 240.00V I 010.000A
P 002.400kW PF 0.999
M03200 PL 006
Err - - . - - %
Er 00.0000 kWh

(SCANNER) START

On pressing ENT key the unit starts counting the pulses. At the end of the
pulses [OK] will display in place of [ START] & at the same moment the error will
display of MUT.After starting the pulse, energy of reference continuously increases
till last pulse. By pressing ESC key or ENT key one can come back at the previous
menu with curser at Scanner Mode. One can reset the error by pressing RST key in the
process of counting pulses & take the next reading by following above method.

SPECIAL POINTS:
1. During of Error mode testing , If load variation is more then 2 Amp then
process will be stop, appear load variation screen and comes Start Screen
2. During normal & Error mode testing, if Error > 99.99 % then Error will be
show EE.EE %

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DIAL TEST:

This mode is to check the error of MUT with Achook, based upon the INITIAL
energy and consumed energy after specified time by MUT. We can enter in this mode
by pressing ENT key when curser is at dial test mode. On pressing of ENT key the
screen displays as.

INITIAL ENERGY ( wh)

EM1: XXXXX

START

Now we have to enter the initial energy of MUT by pressing ENT, than again
press ENT key when curser is at START. On pressing of ENT key the screen displays
as.
V 240.00V I 010.000A
P 002.400kW PF 0.999

Err - - . - - %
Er 00.0000 kWh

(DIAL) STOP

Now after particular time press ENT key when curser is at STOP. On pressing
of ENT key the screen displays as.

CONSUME ENERGY ( wh)

CMS: XXXXX

ERROR

Now we have to enter the consumed energy in particular time of MUT by

pressing ENT, than again press ENT key when curser is at STOP. On pressing of ENT
key the screen displays as.

V 240.00V I 010.000A
P 002.400kW PF 0.999

Err XX . XX %
Er 00.0000 kWh

(DIAL) OK

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Now in this screen we can see error in MUT, either MUT is slow or fast or accurate.

Maintenance instruction:
1. Clamp ON CT should be cleaned at regular interval & should be free from dust.

2. At sensor head on sensing side the dust should be cleaned at regular interval.

Do's & Donts:

Do's:
1. Connect the RED Clip to the Phase & BLACK Clip to the Neutral of the supply.

2. Connect the Clamp On CT in the direction denoted on CT.

3. Keep load wire in centre for better result while connecting the clamp.

4. Place the scan head properly such that the emitted light from the MUT falls well
on the sensing Part of the scan head.

5. While downloading the data, make sure that the connector is connected well
with the PC.

Don'ts:
1. Don't connect the Achook in place where the voltage/current exceeds
the maximum voltage/current rating

Part-B: BCS Installation & Data Downloading Process.

Installation Achook BCS software:

1. View BCS folder in software CD provided with Achook.

Click on the Achook Setup.

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 2. Preparing screen will appear:

3. Now Installation will start for Achook

4. Click close to exit the installation.

5. Finally this icon will create on desktop

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Use of applications/ Downloading:

1. As you click the Achook icon, below process will start.

Login process will start accordingly:

2. Enter the authenticate user id and password.

Default User ID : 101
Default password : 101

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 The display will come with 6 Menus as shown below.

1. Master- Device Master

2. Work File
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 3. Data
3.1 Import Data File
3.2 Read Device
4. Advanced
4.1 Device Configuration
4.2 Data Export
5. Reports
5.1 Details Report
5.2 Operator Report
5.3 Consolidated Report
5.4 Date Wise Report
6. Exit (If we want to exit completely from Achook BCS)

Master Device Master:

To track the information of a device, Achook requires master to be created once
to maintain the Database.
- User has to select proper device name and fill all the entries related to the device.
- Now click on the Save button then the Data Saved message will be appear.

If user wants to edit master information then select master in menu bar. Click on the
Edit button and select the device Id from the combo box. Change required data, click
on Update button and save all data finally.

Work File :- In this option user will select any meter serial number then all the
information (like work file, Device ID ,program revision, Meter Serial no etc....)will
be displayed according to selection of Meter Serial number.

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Data Read Device: - Read device is used to read the device by connecting options,
giving Baud rate 19200. Then click on download button.

Import: - To utilize the features of Achook, we need the information downloaded

from Meters. This Information is in the form of files which are required to be
imported in Achook for further processing.

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To import the *.rxt file in Achook, click on the Import menu (or Icon).

Now this screen will be shown.

To Import single or multiple files you have to select the path where these files are
saved from the directory list available at the left side of the screen.

Now All available *.rxt files are shown in the grid at right side. Now you can select
multiple Files by clicking at check boxes in this grid.
Now click at import button. All the selected *.rxt files will be automatically imported
in Achook.

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Advance:-
Device Configuration:-By this option user can configure the new RTC and can
format the data. Baud Rate: 19200.

When we double click on configure button, we have to enter transaction

password. Default transaction password: sinergi

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Data Export:-By this option user can export the data in different files format:
1. ASCII Format
2. EXCEL File Format.

Customize option is used to customize the display order according to choice.

Reports:-Generally, A report is a document characterized by information or other

content reflective of inquiry or investigation. It is used to inform its readers. Its
purpose is to show information collected to its reader about certain topic or situation
to make decision on the basis of this information.

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Achook provides the powerful reporting features for data analysis. Following Reports
can be generated.
1. Details Report
2. Operator Report
3. Consolidated Report
4. Date Wise Report
4.1. Details Report
4.2. Consolidated Report
4.3. Testing Report

1. Details Report:-Reports to be generated after selecting the meter from the list the
error report will be generated

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2. Operator Report: This type of report list the all the handled users details.

3. Consolidate Report: - This option is to generate report based upon the reports
parameters like Date, S.No., Consumer ID, Error In order of consumer ID.

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4.1 Date Wise Report Detail Report:- This is detail report in the order of testing
date and time

4.3 Date Wise Report Testing Report:- This type of reports have some selected
parameters like testing date, operator name, device ID, meter serial number ,Error.

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 Works-I : Genus Power Infrastructures Limited
SPL-3, RIICO Industrial Area, Tonk Road,
Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302022, India.
Phone: +91-0141-2770003/4/9 Fax: 2770319, 2220455

Works-II : Genus Innovation Limited

SPL-2B, RIICO Industrial Area, Tonk Road,
Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan-302022, India.
Phone: +91-0141-2770003/4/9 Fax: 2770319, 2220455

Works-III : Genus Power Infrastructures Limited

Plot No. 12, Sector-4, IIE, SIDCUL
Ranipur, Haridwar, U.K-249403, India
Phone: +91-01334-321531, 239234 Fax : 239233

Works-IV : Genus Power Infrastructures Limited

Plot No. 9, Sector-2, IIE, SIDCUL
Ranipur, Haridwar, U.K-249403, India
Phone: +91-01334-320993,239234 Fax : 239233

Works-V : Genus Innovation Limited

Plot No. 10, Sector-2, IIE, SIDCUL
Ranipur, Haridwar, U.K-249403, India
Fax : +91-01334-239233

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