ION9000
The PowerLogic ION9000 is Schneider Electric's top-of-range power meter for utility and data centre applications. Class 0.2S accuracy, full IEC 61000-4-30 Class A power quality analysis and IEC 61850 communication make it ready for next-generation smart grid integration.
| Accuracy | Class 0.2S — utility grade |
| Harmonics | The most comprehensive harmonic analysis |
| Power Quality | IEC 61000-4-30 Class A — transients + flicker |
| Energy | Revenue grade, all parameters |
| Protocol | IEC 61850 · Modbus TCP · DNP3 |
| Accuracy | Class 0.2S (IEC 62053-22) |
| PQ Standard | IEC 61000-4-30 Class A |
| Communication | IEC 61850 · Ethernet Modbus TCP · DNP3 |
| Application | Utility / Data Centre / Large facility |
Integration with Argus EMS
The ION9000 connects to Argus EMS over Modbus TCP over Ethernet, and because a ready register template ships with the platform you do not have to work out a point map on site. The field agent polls the device every 60 seconds by default, writes the reading into a local queue first and then forwards it to the server over MQTT/TLS; nothing is deleted before the server acknowledges it. Hourly and daily summaries are derived from these raw readings, and the consumption and cost screens are fed from the same series.
| Protocol | Modbus TCP over Ethernet |
| Connection path | Directly over Modbus TCP (port 502) — no separate gateway is needed |
| Default polling period | 60 seconds (field agent) |
| Points in the ready template | 52 registers |
| Consumption calculation | Difference of the kWh import index over the period (MAX − MIN) |
| Data assurance | Local queue plus server acknowledgement; nothing is deleted before it is confirmed |
When Is This Model the Right Choice?
This is a utility-class metering device combining meter accuracy class, event logging and waveform capture. It is used at points where a metering difference with the distribution company is disputed, or where contracted demand is managed closely.
The device serves Modbus TCP directly over Ethernet, so no gateway is needed. In exchange, each device needs an IP address on the network and a switch port inside the panel. If more than one master polls the same device at once — a building automation system alongside Argus EMS, for example — its concurrent connection limit has to be respected.