CIRCUTOR CVM-1D Series User Manual
Power analyzer cvm-1d
CVM-1D
M98236001-03-14A
POWER ANALYZER CVM-1D
The CVM-1D is an instrument that measures, calculates and 
displays the main electrical parameters in industrial and 
domestic single-phase power networks. The measurement is 
an RMS value made by direct measurement of the current and 
voltage. The measured and calculated parameters are shown 
in the table of variables. 
This document is the user and operating manual for the CVM-1D
device. You can download the manual from the CIRCUTOR web
site if necessary:
www.circutor.com
You must disconnect the unit from the power 
supply before performing any maintenance 
operations, 
connection
modifications,
repairs, etc. When a failure in the unit's
operation or in its protection is suspected, the unit must be 
removed from service. The design of the unit makes it 
easy to replace in the event of a fault. 
1.-
Button
The CVM-1D analyzer's front panel has a six digit LCD display 
as well as a button function that enables the user to navigate 
through the different display screens of the primary electrical 
variables. 
This button is used for two types of navigation, depending on 
how it is pressed: 
SHORT PRESS: This type of press occurs when the user 
maintains the function button pressed for less than two 
seconds. With a short press, the device moves through the 
different navigation screens, displaying all the electrical 
parameters on the display (refer to section 2.- Display). In 
numerical setting, the short press allows a cyclical increase 
the value of the digit. 
LONG PRESS: This type of press occurs when the user maintains 
the function button pressed for longer than two seconds. With 
a long press, the device intermittently displays the maximum 
and minimum values of the variable that is displayed at that 
moment. With a long press on the partial power values, the 
unit resets these values. In numerical settings, long press 
allows the left lateral selection and posterior digit validation. If 
the selected value is not correct, the digits will blink indicating 
the user to enter a correct value (refer to section 5.- Setup, 
allowed values). 
2.-
Display
The unit's front panel incorporates an LCD display with six 
digits. By repeatedly pressing the function button located on 
the front panel, the unit displays the different measured 
electrical parameters and the symbol corresponding to the 
displayed variable. 
3.-
Measurement
The Power analyzer CVM-1D is a measuring unit with four 
quadrants, which is valid for conventional power consumption 
systems and systems where a certain type of generation 
source exists. 
For this, the unit is able to display the primary electrical 
variables with their sign (kW and kVA), displaying the direction 
of the current. 
3.1.- Electrical Variables
The electrical variables are displayed on the unit by a rotating 
display screen system. This enables the user to quickly 
display all the electrical variables by repeatedly pressing the 
function button. 
Upon start-up and after the unit is connected to an auxiliary 
power supply, the unit displays the firmware versionfollowed 
by the following electrical variables: 
3.1.1.- Phase
– neutral voltage
Voltage between the phase and the neutral with a maximum 
resolution of 1 decimal points (235.1 V). By pressing and 
holding the voltage value, the unit displays the maximum 
value by fast flashing and the minimum recorded value by 
slow flashing. 
3.1.2.- Current
Briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Current with a maximum resolution of 2 decimal points (15.24 
A). 
By pressing and holding the voltage value, the unit displays 
the maximum value flashing quickly and the minimum 
recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.3.- Active Power
By briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Active Power with a maximum resolution of 2 decimal points 
(3.24 kW). If the measurement is taken at the output of a power 
generator load, the parameter is displayed with a negative 
sign. 
By pressing and holding the active power value, The unit 
displays the maximum value flashing quickly and the minimum 
recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.4.- Reactive Power
By briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Reactive Power with a maximum resolution of 2 decimal 
points (2.12 kvar). 
The unit displays the work quadrant with its sign; if the value 
is positive, it displays the Inductive Reactive Power (kvarL); if 
the value is negative, it displays the Capacitive Reactive 
Power (kvarC). 
By pressing and holding the reactive power value, The unit 
displays the maximum value flashing quickly and the minimum 
recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.5.- Apparent Power
By briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Apparent Power with a maximum resolution of 2 decimal 
points (5.10 kVA). If the measurement is taken at the output of a 
power generator load, the parameter is displayed with a 
negative sign. 
By pressing and holding the apparent power value, the unit 
displays the maximum value flashing quickly and the minimum 
recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.6.- Maximum demand
By briefly pressing of the function button, the unit displays the 
Maximum Demand. The maximum demand is calculated using 
the sliding window method for a time set by the user via the 
configuration setup. 
The maximum demand can be calculated with respect to two 
selectable variables (A - kW). The unit is set as follows by 
default: 
a) md code: Active Power (KW)
b) Period: 15 minutes
By pressing and holding the maximum demand value, the 
unit displays the maximum value flashing quickly and the 
minimum recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.7.- Power Factor
By briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Power Factor with a maximum resolution of 2 decimal points 
(-0.99). The unit displays the work quadrant with its sign (see 
diagram Sign convention). 
By pressing and holding the power factor value, the unit 
displays the maximum value flashing quickly and the minimum 
recorded value flashing slowly. 
3.1.8.- Active Energy
By briefly pressing of the function button, the unit displays 
cons before the Active Energy Consumption with a maximum 
resolution of 1 decimal point, with a background scale of 
99999.9 kWh. 
3.1.9.- Reactive Energy
By briefly pressing the function button, the unit displays the 
Reactive Energy Consumption with a maximum resolution of 1 
decimal point, with a background scale of 99999.9 Kvarh. The 
unit displays the work quadrant with its sign (see diagram 
Sign convention). 
3.1.10.- Partial Active Energy
By briefly pressing of the function button, the unit displays par 
before the Partial Active Energy Consumption with a 
maximum resolution of 1 decimal point and a background 
scale of 99999.9 kWh. By pressing and holding the partial active 
energy value, the unit resets both partial meters (partial active 
energy consumption and partial reactive energy consumption). 
3.1.11.- Partial Reactive Energy
By briefly pressing of the function button, the unit displays the 
Partial Reactive Energy with a maximum resolution of 1 
decimal point, with a background scale of 99999.9 kVAr·h. The 
unit displays the work quadrant with its sign (see diagram 
Sign convention). By pressing and holding the partial active 
energy value, the unit resets both partial meters (partial active 
energy consumption and partial reactive energy consumption). 
3.1.12.- Generated Active and Reactive Energy
By activating the measurement in four quadrants via the 
setup, the analyzer displays gen before the Generated Active 
and Reactive Energy as well as a second block of partial 
meters. 
By pressing and holding the partial meters display, the unit 
resets both partial meters (generated partial active energy 
and generated partial reactive energy). 
4.-
Sign convention
0º
90º
180º
-90º
Consumed
Power
Generated
Power
Single Phase
KW +
Kvar +
P.F +
Single Phase
KW +
KvarC -
P.F -
Single Phase
KW -
Kvar -
P.F -
Single Phase
KW -
KvarL+
P.F +
Three Phase
KW III +
KVA III +
KvarL III +
Three Phase
KW III +
KVA III +
KvarC III +
Three Phase
KW III -
KVA III -
KvarC III-
Three Phase
KW III -
KVA III -
KvarL III -
Capacitive
Inductive
Inductive
Capacitive
5.-
Setup
To enter the configuration setup, display an energy variable 
(any), and make a long press to the function button, to display 
on the screen SETUP. 
By pressing and holding, the unit displays the different 
configuration sections, and by pressing briefly, you can 
change their values. 
a) nPEr: peripheral number 001...254 - Default (1)*
b) bAud: rate 2400-4800-9600-19200 - Default (19.200)*
c) quad: 2 quadrants / 4 quadrants
d) maximum demand configuration 
 - MD VAR: 3 (kW- active power) / 2 (A - current) 
 - MD per: 1...60 minutes 
e) F.OUT: PULSE (pulse function) / ALARM (alarm function)* 
 PULS – FUNCtion energy impulse: 
 - P VAR: 10, 11, 12, 13 (consumed)) 18., 19, 20 ,21 (generated) 
 - P TIME: 40...200 ms. (pulse duration) 
 ALARM – alarm function: 
 - A VAR: 1...9 (instant variable) 
 - A MAX: maximum value 
 - A MIN: minimum value 
 - ADLAY: delay connection and disconnection (0...60 sec) 
In the alarm function, the digital output is maintained open 
between the maximum and minimum value. In the case of 
programming an inverse logic (normally closed), invert the 
maximum and minimum values in the Setup menu. 
The p VAR and a var CODES are specified in the Modbus/RTU 
memory Map table, in the Var column. If you do not wish to 
programme a variable, select 00. 
To validate the modified data in setup, ensure you can view 
all of the display screens by pressing and holding, until 
completing all of the configuration options. At the end of the 
process, the unit validates and saves the changes that have 
been carried out. 
If the configuration process is not completely finished and 
after not having pressed the function key for 10 seconds, the 
unit returns to the display screen, and exits the setup menu 
without saving the data that has been modified by the user. 
*Options a) and b), are listed in model RS485, since it 
expressly references the device's communication parameters. 
Option e) is fixed to “pulse-active energy consumed” in the 
MID certified device.The rest of the options are listed in all the 
CVM-1D range references.