Application Notes

AN001  Problems connecting using some Conexant modem chipsets (61k)

AN003  Overview of logger features and how to use them (105k) Issue 3  21/01/09

AN004  Explanation of the values returned for Analog or Temperature channels (62k)

AN005  Discussion of the various ways that an existing telecomms connection can be shared to reduce costs (75k)

AN011  Suggested cable types for installation of loggers and systems (97k)

AN018  Network requirements prior to installation of an Ethernet Gateway Unit (70k)

AN024  Guide to setting up an integral Ethernet interface  610k)

AN025  Wiring Pepperl & Fuchs gas barrier relays to an SHM logger  (19k)

AN015  Guide to using UCSV to collect historic data  (14k)

AN027  Using XLeMs to export data as CSV files (103k)

AN028  Using XLeMs to generate Bills/Invoices (344k)

AN008  Describes how to use the Modscan utility to communicate with ND meters via Modbus (109k).

AN016  Read this if you are using Modbus with ND Multicube meters (73k)

AN017  Installation of ND Voltage-output CTs used with Rail350V and Cube350V meters (24k)

AN019  Clarification of CT connections to Carlo Gavazzi meters (WM2, EM24) (73k)

AN020  Describes how to set up an EM24 meter to perform day/night tariff switching using an external time clock (98k).

Details of changes to the Multicube range of meters for version 1.10 firmware (2007 onwards) (80k).

Communication options for ND Meters (245k)

A guide to cable sizes and maximum lengths for connecting 5A CTs to meters (103k)

SHM's easy-to-understand guide to the MID Directive and its relevance to electricity metering installations.  It includes an overview of MID Approved meters available. (1305k)

A selection guide for Northern Design meters, listing measured parameters and all available options (373k)

AN002  A meter selection guide for Tenant Billing and Energy Management Systems (73k)

AN023  Standard wire colours for wiring Ethernet RJ45 plugs (T658A & T658B)  (45k)

This is a useful introduction to power measurement techniques and the various international standards involved (particularly EN50160). It is part of the documentation for the ND PHS50, PHS51 and PHS52 power analysers.  (1130k)

Building Regulations 2000, L2 Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings require most new non-domestic buildings to install some form of sub-metering.  This leaflet has been produced as a guide to meeting Part L2 of these regulations.  (465k)