Application Notes

SHM constantly produces technical documentation. Our most popular Application Notes can be downloaded below.

SHM UL Series Logger Application Notes

AN003 Overview of logger features and how to use them

AN004 Explanation of the values returned for Analog or Temperature channels

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

AN011 Suggested cable types for installation of loggers and systems

AN018 Network requirements prior to installation of an Ethernet Gateway Unit

AN024 Guide to setting up an integral Ethernet interface

AN025 Wiring Pepperl & Fuchs gas barrier relays to an SHM logger

Software Application Notes

AN015 Guide to using UCSV to collect historic data

AN027 Using XLeMs to export data as CSV files

AN028 Using XLeMs to generate Bills/Invoices

AN057 Using XLeMs to collect data from SHM Loggers and pass it to an EMS system via FTP Push or oBIX

Meter Application Notes

AN008 Describes how to use the Modscan utility to communicate with ND meters via Modbus

AN016 Read this if you are using Modbus with ND Multicube meters

AN017 Installation of ND Voltage-output CTs used with Rail350V and Cube350V meters

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

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

AN075 Right first time - guide for CT meter installation

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

Communication options for ND Meters

A guide to cable sizes and maximum lengths for connecting 5A CTs to meters

An interactive Excel spreadsheet to calculate permitted cable extensions for the SHM Mini-Clip range of CTs.

Meter Selection Guide

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.

A selection guide for Northern Design meters, listing measured parameters and all available options

AN002 A meter selection guide for Tenant Billing and Energy Management Systems

Miscellaneous

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

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.

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

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