It is also helpful if the identifier is easily recognized by the technician. Powermetrix does not
recommend the use of the meter serial number, because the meter can always be changed.
Meter Form
: This field is for the meter form that is to be tested. Entering the drop-down box will
display all available meters in the PowerMaster
®
database.
Service
: This field is the configuration the meter operates at the site. Depending on the Meter
Form selected, various options may be available.
Service Type
: This is the file that refers to the wiring configuration and the meter being used at
the site. It includes the type of service (such as 4-wire Wye or 3-wire delta), It identifies the
instrument transformer configuration of the site using primary current (“PC”) probes (such as 2PC
or 3PC). It also identifies whether a self-contained or transformer rated meter is being used (SC
or TR respectively).
Kt:
This field is required ONLY if a meter is NOT selected from page 2. Otherwise, the Kt (test
constant) will be automatically populated using the Kt value from the selected meter in the
database.
Other Fields:
Billing Mult
: This field is for the site’s billing multiplier. To calculate the billing multiplier, take the
CT ratio to 1 (i.e. 200:5 = 40:1). Multiply that number by the PT ratio. If there are no PT’s
installed, multiply by 1. For example, an installation with 200:5 CT’s and 4:1 PT’s, the billing
multiplier is 160.
Next Test:
This field allows the user to set a date at which this site is to be tested again. The
date is generated off of today’s date. The user has the option to select 6 months to 5 years from
today’s date to test again.
Locator
: A user field of 30 characters which can be used as a location reference.
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