DATA SHE E T

Honeywell A3 ALPHA® Meter

With Integrated FlexNet® SmartPoint® module

The Honeywell A3 ALPHA Meter brings advanced metering

capabilities to commercial and industrial applications.
The Sensus FlexNet Communication Network SmartPoint
module is integrated into the A3 ALPHA providing secure
and robust two-way communications capabilities. No
special equipment is necessary because the SmartPoint
BENEFITS module automatically establishes the communication path
Robust two-way communication via FCC-
to the Sensus Base Station.
approved FlexNet primary-use licensed
spectrum network
FlexNet
The data you need
communications network
supports multiple applications Utilities today rely on big data to help make intelligent decisions about
Easy installation and connection their energy needs. A3 ALPHA meters can collect four channels of
Delivers data quickly and efficiently load profile information (for example, kWh or kVARh) and up to 15
configurable snapshot registers delivering even more information. The
SmartPoint module retrieves the data directly from the A3 ALPHA meter
tables and transmits it over the secure FlexNet communications network.
DIAGRAMS
No guessing required
The A3 ALPHA meter features a wide range voltage input. The meter may
be used with any distribution voltage from 120 V to 480 V. The installer
always has the meter with the correct voltage rating. The wide voltage
range feature detects and operates accurately on the voltage applied.

The A3 ALPHA meter supports:

kWh, kVARh, and kVAh bidirectional energy
Approximate dimensions in inches [millimeters]
Demand
Time-of-use (TOU)
Power factor
Instrumentation values (such as per phase voltage)
4 channels load profile
15 snapshot registers
Loss compensation
2-relay or 4-relay outputs and are fully programmable using Honeywell’s
meter support software

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Honeywell A3 ALPHA Meter
With Integrated FlexNet® SmartPoint™ module

Options
Service 2 wire 3 wire 3 wire 2 or 3 3 wire 4 wire 3 wire 3 wire 4 wire wye; 4 wire wye; 3 or 4 wire 4 wire 3 or 4 wire
wire wye; 4 delta; delta; 4 wire 4 wire delta, 4 wye delta, 4 wire
wire delta network network delta delta wire wye; wye; network
network
Class 200 200 320 20 20 20 200 320 200 320 20 20 20

Form 1S 2S 2S 3S 4S 9S 12S 12S 16S 16S 35S 36S 45S

Starting 100 50 80 10 5 mA 5 mA 50 mA 80 mA 50 mA 80 mA 5 mA 5 mA 5 mA
Current mA mA mA mA

Specifications
Maximum Voltage/Current Voltage: Continuous 528 VAC
Current: Continuous at Class amperes; temporary (1 second) at 200% of meter maximum current
Voltage Range Nameplate Nominal 120 V to 480 V
Operating 96 V to 528 V
Surge Voltage Withstand ANSI C62.41 6 kV at 1.2/50 µs, 10 strikes
IEC 61000-4-4 4 kV, 2.5 kHz repetitive burst for 1 minute
ANSI C12.1 insulation 2.5 kV, 60 Hz for 1 minute
Current Range 0 to Class amperes

Frequency Range Nominal 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±5%

Operating Environment Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

Humidity: 0% to 100% non-condensing
Power Supply Burden Less than 4 W

Per Phase Current/Voltage Current: 0.1 milliohms typical at 25°C

Burden Voltage: .008 W at 120 V; 0.03 W at 240 V; 0.04 W at 480 V
Starting Current Forms 1S and 3S: 10 mA for Class 20, 100mA for Class 200, 160 mA for Class 320
All other forms: 5 mA for Class 20, 50 mA for Class 200, 80 mA for Class 320
Primary/Secondary Time Base Primary: Power line frequency (50 Hz or 60 Hz) with selectable crystal oscillator.
Secondary: Meets the ANSI limit of 0.02% using the 32.768 kHz crystal.
Initial performance is expected to be equal to or better than ±55 seconds per month at room
temperature.
Outage Carryover 6 hours at 25°C. Super capacitor rated at 0.1 Farads, 5.5 V.
Battery included on all but A3D meters for additional carryover.
Communication Rates Optical port: 300bps to 28,800 bps
Remote port: 1,200 bps to 19,200 bps
Dimensions Diameter: 17.70 cm (6.95 inches)
Depth: 13.9 cm (5.5 inches)
Accuracy Meets ANSI C12.20 for accuracy
Typical accuracy within ±0.2%
Tamper Detection Options If the meter is inverted, energy can be added to the total accumulation.
The meter can be configured to alarm on reverse energy. FlexNet module-based vibration sensor.
Complies with Industry Standards ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.10, ANSI C12.18, ANSI C12.19, ANSI C12.20, FCC Part 15, UL 2735 Listed

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