A1800 ALPHA® meter 150 series
CT-rated
Elster has designed the A1800 ALPHA system-ready
meter based on extensive metering technology and
global metering standards knowledge.
Technical details Advanced features and
• IEC 62053 accuracy Class 0.2 % and functions
0.5 % • Programmable thresholds for TRueQ
• UV-protected, polycarbonate, IP54 monitors
enclosure • Optional 1 MB extended memory
• Wide operating ranges: • Transformer and line loss
• Voltage: 46 V to 498 V compensation
• Current rating: 1(10)A, 5(10)A, • Up to 8 channels of load profile data
optional 5(20)A • Up to 32 channels of instrumentation
• Temperature: -40 °C to +55 °C profile data
(ambient) • Optional auxiliary power supply
• Energy plus demand for kWh, kVARh,
and kVAh
• Four-quadrant metering for export- System-ready meter
import • Communication port with 2
interfaces on the main circuit board
• Up to 4 tariffs per day for 4 day types
• 4 pulse output relays on main circuit
• Up to 12 seasons board
• 256 KB nonvolatile memory • Available with RS-232, RS-485, and
• Easily replaceable battery located future communication options
under the terminal cover developed by Elster and third parties
• Precision internal clock with backup • Optional second, independent
timekeeping provided by super communication port
capacitor and long-life battery • Optical port available in the ANSI or
• 16-segment character LCD with IEC standard physical configuration
optional backlight • ANSI C12.18, C12.19, and C12.21 open
• Windows-based software with multi- protocol support
language support • Optional DNP protocol support
• Optional Read without Power feature • Optional Modbus support
ensures the meter can be read
when it is not externally powered • Optional DLMS/COSEM open
protocol support
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Built on the patented strengths of the ALPHA, the
A1800 ALPHA meter is a highly accurate, robust meter
suitable for advanced commercial, industrial, and
substation metering applications, including
EnergyAxis® metering points.
Revenue protection • Cumulative demand calculation About Elster Group
• Terminal cover and main cover • Reverse energy warning and Elster, a global leader in smart metering
opening detection recording and smart grid systems and solutions,
• Site service diagnostics has delivered more than 3 million smart
• Optional Always Positive feature that
metering devices worldwide with
• Installation and system calculates the absolute energy value
systems located in North America,
instrumentation tools that provide per phase
Europe, Central America, Australia, New
instantaneous volts, amps, power • Write protection feature that disables Zealand and the Caribbean. Elster smart
factor, phase angles, and more field reprogramming metering system solutions provide
• History log that records all changes • Enhanced TRueQ tests that measure utilities with energy conservation
to meter program and meter data power quality and ensure tamper capabilities via demand response
protection programs, smart grid applications, and
• Multiple level password scheme
operational efficiencies resulting in
• Phase voltage outage recording significant value creation across the
Accuracy Active energy Reactive energy utility enterprise. Elster has more than
0.2 % (IEC 62053-22) 2.0 % (IEC 62053-23) 7,500 staff and operates globally in
0.5 % (IEC 62053-22) Actual accuracy better than 0.5 % North America, South America, Europe,
Maximum current Continuous at 10 A Africa, Middle East, and Asia.
Temporary (0.5 seconds) at 2000 % of maximum meter current
Current rating 1(10)A, 5(10)A; optional 5(20)A
Starting current 1 mA
Voltage range 58 V to 415 V nominal range
Maximum range Continuous 498 VAC
Frequency Nominal 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 5 %
Temperature range -40 °C to +85 °C (inside meter cover); -40 °C to +60 °C (outside)
Humidity range 0 % to 100 % noncondensing
Power supply burden Less than 3 W
Surge voltage withstand Test performed Results
Oscillatory (IEC 61000-4-12) 2.5 kV, 60 seconds
Fast transient (IEC 61000-4-4) 4 kV
Impulse voltage test 12 kV @ 1.2/50 µs, ≥450 Ω (8 kV
(IEC 60060-1) with option boards)
AC voltage (insulation) test 4 kVrms for 1 minute
Creep 0.000 A (no current) No more than 1 pulse per quantity, conforming to IEC 62053
requirements
Internal clock accuracy Better than 0.5 seconds per day (while powered)
Read without Power 20 years based on 6 uses per year and 3 write operations per each
use
Communications
Optical port 1200 bps to 28,800 bps
Physical components meet IEC 62056-21 or ANSI C12.18
Optical port protocol ANSI C12.18 and C12.19; DLMS/COSEM (optional)
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208 S Rogers Lane
204 224* Raleigh, NC 27610-2144
United States
307 T +1 919 212 4700 (United States)
T +1 905 634 4895 (Canada)
F +1 919 212 4801 (United States)
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© 2009 by Elster. All rights reserved.
Information herein is subject to change without
notice. Product specifications cited are those in
DS42-1014A
150 5
effect at the time of publication.
170 Approximate dimensions in millimeters. Produced in the United States.
