There are no timers on the switchboard as i have seen in hobart for example where they do not use ripple control but have daynight rates. The clock goes by the mains frequency and can be synchronized by means of ripple control signals.
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Enermet ripple control receiver wiring diagram. As a standard the enermet ro ripple control receiver operates on the basis of an internal clock which is used for the time programs the learning function and the telegram memory. The brand enermet stands for many years of experience in the design and construction of ripple control transmitters. I have had various questions regarding what does the zellweger ripple control at the other end. Northpower will supply a controlled supply to a maximum rating 2a. Therefore the enermet ro receiver with optional real time clock is an ideal solution for time switch applications without ripple control systems in place or for future introduction of ripple control systems. Equipment and wiring must have adequate load and fault ratings.
If a power down occurs the current time is stored. Here we have the ripple relay on a domestic meter board. At least on the orion christchurch network anyway. Times can be programmed. Thanks to its wide power range the enermet. If a load greater than 2a is controlled eg spa pool the customer is required to fit an auxilary contactor.
Nw702602 orion new zealand limited ripple signal guide updated 3 february 2012 3 3 how to use ripple relays on orions network 1 introduction. The enermet sfu k is the 4th generation of static frequency converters. The current successful transmitter family is compatible to our older enermet transmitters and enermet coupling cells. Ripple control commands failsafe function or power on function can activate or de activate these time programs. A couple of thousand of these ripple relays. These diagrams apply only to northpower owned metering equipment includes ripple receiver contactor.
Landisgyr universal ro ripple control receivers are suitable for a wide range of applications from conventional remote relay switching up to autonomous scheduled switching and low frequency load shedding. Ripple control does switch your cylinder off and on each night it is not just for load shedding. Document and amendment history issue no. Date approved by summary of changes 1 june 2009 m practice procedures dor this document supersedes the previous.