Issue
How to install and configure the High-Density Power Quality Meter (HDPM6000) series Head Unit?
Product Line
HODPM6000, Modules, and Accessories
Environment
Hardware and software
Resolution
- Overview
The High-Density Power Monitoring (HDPM6000) meter is a modular and scalable branch circuit metering system.
The PowerLogic HDPM6000 sets a new standard for power quality meters, functioning both as a standalone three-phase Power Quality Meter (PQM) and as the main component of a comprehensive monitoring system. It supports various modules, including:
- Busway Module – HDPM6000B
- Retrofit Module – HDPM6000R
- Strip Module – HDPM6000S24
- I/O Module – HDPM6000 I/O
- Human Interface Machine - HMI/Display
Modular Design
The system is modular because it operates through a combination of components:
- A head unit with power supply
- One or more metering modules
The design consists of three layers:
- Monitoring solutions
- Head unit
- Metering and/or I/O modules
Optional accessories include a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) display, current transformers, SD card, and more.
Scalability
The HDPM6000 is scalable, allowing daisy-chaining to expand capacity and monitor up to 192 circuits. It supports advanced features such as:
- Power quality monitoring per circuit
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) per circuit
- Waveform capture per circuit
Key Capabilities
- 8GB onboard SD memory for data logging
- Embedded web page for configuration and data monitoring
- HMI display for real-time data and configuration
- Integration with EcoStruxure Power (PME/PSO), other BMS software, and EcoStruxure Energy Hub (EEH)
- Communication protocols: TCP/IP, Modbus, SNMP, and BACnet
Figure 1: HDPM6000 Architecture overview
- Installation
The head unit (HDPM6000) with its power supply, is a standalone PQM up to 480VL-L 50/60Hz with a single part number METSEHDPM6S480VC and (2) different power supplies for 120/240V METSEHDPM6PSV240 and 277/480V METSEHDPM6PSV500 .
Figure 2: Connection ports presentation
It supports three wiring systems voltage:
- 3-phase wye power (also known as 5-wire with Phase A, Phase B, Phase C, Neutral and Ground, Refer to the Figure 2).
Figure 3: 3-Phase wye (to Figure 6 and Figure 7 on the next page)
- 3-phase delta power (also known as four-wire with Phase A, Phase B, Phase C and Ground, Refer to the Figure3).
Figure 4: 3-phase Delta power
- Main CT connection
Figure 5: Connect the HDPM6000 Current transformers (CT)
- Voltage inputs:
Figure 6: 120/208 VAC 3-Phase Wye Configuration Wiring Diagram
Figure 7: Single Phase 3-wire Wiring Diagram
Figure 8: 480 VAC 3-Phase Delta Configuration Wiring Diagram
- Power Supply:
The power supply (METSEHDPM6PSV240 and METSEHDPM6PSV500) of the HDPM6000 head unit is a Class II precision from Phoenix Contact.
Figure 9: Power Supply
- Communications:
Depending on the application, the HDPM6000 can be configured for Modbus protocol communication via the RS-485 port and/or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) through one of its two Ethernet ports (Eth0 or Eth1). Note that only one IP address can be assigned to either port; the second Ethernet port functions as an internal switch, simplifying installation. However, the meter cannot be connected to two separate Ethernet networks, as the ports do not operate independently or split the signal.
Figure 10: RS-485 connection port
Figure 11: Ethernet ports (for these protocols TCP/IP, SNMP, BACnet IP)
- Configuration using Web interface
After wiring accordingly the HDPM6000 head unit following the Installation guide, and the meter powered, move to the configuration. The configure is done throughout the embedded Web Interface by modifying the Network settings from the following default parameters and accessories. Other document: Datasheet, and PowerLogic HDPM6000 metering system
- Ethernet CAT6
- Computer or laptop
- Head Unit
- Power supply
- Default IP @ 10.10.10.4, subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
- Apply the following FA221245
Connect directly the HDPM6000 via one of the Ethernet ports (Eth0 or Eth1) -> Open your browser Google Chrome or Firefox (Not Internet Explorer). For first time access: type https://10.10.10.4, then “Enter” -> don’t worry about the warning, but click on “Proceed to …(unsafe)” -> then the Web interface opens and prompts a password request -> Three possible default Usernames and Passwords possible to change for security purpose.
Figure 12: Web Interface log in
- Guest (view-only): Default password is “password”,
- Administrator (view and general configuration): Default password is “adminpass”,
- Super-User (view and advanced configuration): Must be logged in as administrator first and then (without logging out) log in as super user. Default password is “superpass”.
Then -> enter your password -> and click “Log in”. For Safety reason this can be changed. The Web interface will then be used to configure the meter following all the features presented on figure 9.
Please refer to the HDPM6000 Head unit installation guide for more detail.
- Navigate the following tabs for the Head only: PQM, Waveform, Alarms, Demand, General Settings, and Firmware Update. Let focus on two areas here while others are less to do compare to General settings and Firmware upgrade.
- General settings
- NTP
- Time: Time zone and DST
- Ethernet parameters: Eth1 or Eth2, IPv4/IPv6 address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DHCP.
- Serial communication: RS-485 speed
- Channel numbering: ANSI for US/ Canada or IEC for Europe
- Supply type: 3PH Wye or 3PH Delta.
Figure 13: Web interface general tab
- Firmware upgrade
The meter firmware upgrade can be done from the Web interface or using the Software manager tool fund in the firmware folder. It is recommended to check for new firmware release from the Schneider Electric website to let the device perform perfectly.
- Using Web interface
Figure 14: Web interface firmware upgrade
Download the latest firmware (For example on firmware v0.62.7: Schneider_Electric_HDPM6000_V0_62_7_Firmware_Bundle) from the SE website which will have all the necessary files for the new release for all the part of the HDPM6000 meter and Modules and save it, but you will only select the on for the Head unit. Unzip it and it will look like this: then select only the one for 3PH and System as squared in green.
Then, click on “Choose file where you save it then Upload firmware”.
Figure 15: Files in the firmware bundle
- Using the HDPM6000 Software Manager tool in the firmware bundle
1. The latest version of HDPM6000 Manager is included with each version of firmware available on the Schneider Electric webpage for the HDPM6000 meter.
https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/8297113-powerlogichdpm6000/#software-and-firmware
2. Download the latest firmware bundle and extract it.
3. Connect a computer to the same subnet as the meters.
4. Open the version of HDPM6000 Manager.exe included with the firmware release.
5. Refer to the image below for instructions on how to connect a single unit or multiple units.
Figure 16: HDPM6000Manager
This tool is found in the Firmware folder under the file highlighted, right click and extract all, the file icon will change to
this:
Then double click on the link to open the tool, shown below.
In the IP address box, type your meter IP@ > Add > a pop-up window “connection not secure” > Yes > it will pop up a new window requesting the meter password (e.g.: “adminpass” the default password) > OK > on the upper right corner > expend the box under HDPM6000 > another box for your meter S/N /[IP@] > Check it.
Figure 17: In the HDPM6000Manager tool
These steps 1, 2 and 3 allow to connect a HDPM6000 meter with the HDPM6000Manager tool.
Figure 18: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
These steps 4 and 5 required the password to access the HDPM6000 meter on your network or connected to your laptop/desktop.
Figure 19: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
At step 6, the HDPM6000 meter appears a few second later after OK on step 5 in the Manager tool.
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Figure 20: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
On steps 7 and 8, respectively expand the HDPM6000 meter then check (7) the box next to the meter serial number and IP address to highlight the Actions ready to be used in the box (8).
Figure 21: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
This action is for uploading the meter configuration and the CT Type Table Revision which is a periodical CT update by pressing on the arrow down – step (9). This action allows to have the latest CT type table revision uploaded to avoid any missing CT type from the meter search will adding CT in the meter. Please contact the Technical Support to have the latest CT Type Table revision.
Figure 22: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
This action allows to upload the meter customization and Remove Customization by pressing the arrow down – step (10).
Figure 23: In the HDPM6000Manager Tool continued…
For security reason the meter requires the Transport Layer Security (TLS) key, so this action allows to Upload a custom TLS Certificate, and (11) Upload Private Key, Generate New Self-Signed Certificate, and Delete Custom Certificate and Key.
Released for: Schneider Electric Canada
