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2  PowerMaster Procedure 

NOTE on selecting Service Types 

Some service type files are specific to the MTA15Z.  These apply to forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, and 
56.  When selecting these meter forms, select the Service Type that ends with “M”.  Otherwise, 
the user will receive an error message when attempting to test.   

2.1  With Site Selected 

STEP 1 

 

At the Main Menu, press “1” to 

Select Site.

 

STEP 2 

 

In the Site Editor, press F2 to 

create a new site. 

STEP 3 

 

In the Site Editor screen, enter 

the Site ID, meter form, service, 

and service type according to the 

Jumper Configuration Diagram 

STEP 4 

 

Press F2 to select a meter in the 

database, or enter a Kt on Page 

1. Press F6 to save and exit. 

STEP 5 

 

At the Site Editor, press F6 to 

select the site to be tested. 

STEP 6 

 

Optionally enter the user’s 

name(s) and any comments 

regarding the installation.  Press 

F6 to continue. 

STEP 7 

 

At the Main Menu, press “3” to 

enter Meter Testing. 

STEP 8 

 

At the Meter Testing menu, press 

“3” to enter Phantom Load with 

MTA15Z 

STEP 9 

 

Hook up pulse pickup to meter 

(AUX DIG on PowerMaster). 

Summary of Contents for PowerMaster MTA15Z

Page 1: ...Rev 1 0 Page 1 of 13 MTA15Z PowerMaster Accessory Product Manual Revision 1 1...

Page 2: ...t not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose TEC shall not be liable for errors omissions or inconsistencies which may be contained herein or for inc...

Page 3: ...Rev 1 1 Page 3 of 13 Table of Contents General Information 4 1 Setting Up 6 2 PowerMaster Procedure 9 2 1 With Site Selected 9 2 2 With No Site Selected Component Test 11 3 Error Messages 12...

Page 4: ...re saved as normal in the PowerMaster and will be downloaded using the Meter Site Manager 2 software Included Accessories Qty Part Description 1 10 340 3309 RS232 Communication Cable 1 10 340 0066 Pow...

Page 5: ...slow acting Case Pelican 1450 Dimensions 14 6 x 10 x 6 Weight 14 8 lbs 6 7 kg Warranty 1 year does not include fuses Technical Support For technical support please contact the factory at 865 218 5838...

Page 6: ...Ground Aux Power cable to the PowerMaster 2 Remove all alligator clips from the ends 3 Separate the MEASURE and RETURN from the stackable banana jacks 4 Insert the cables labeled MEASURE into the VOL...

Page 7: ...1 14 15 16 17 29 36 39 46 76 Removal To remove the probes push into the receptacle gently and now the probe will unlock for removal Communication and Power Connections 1 Connect the DB9 cable to RS232...

Page 8: ...ge of the lid 2 Remove the lid and place aside 3 Insert the meter into the appropriate socket 4 Rotate the MTA15Z in a vertical position so the case stands upright 5 For pulse detection use a Manual P...

Page 9: ...2 to create a new site STEP 3 In the Site Editor screen enter the Site ID meter form service and service type according to the Jumper Configuration Diagram STEP 4 Press F2 to select a meter in the dat...

Page 10: ...age 10 of 13 STEP 10 Select the setup then press F6 to continue STEP 11 After stabilization is complete and pulses are detected press F6 to continue STEP 12 After the test is complete press F6 to save...

Page 11: ...t the Meter Model and desired Service Type STEP 4 Enter the serial number MFG SN and alternatively the Kt value Press F6 to continue STEP 5 Hook up pulse pickup to meter AUX DIG on PowerMaster STEP 6...

Page 12: ...ervice type file that ends with M The PowerMaster cannot communicate with the MTA15Z Verify the following 1 Verify cables are connected according to Section 1 Setting Up Communication and Power Connec...

Page 13: ...cannot stabilize the currents and or voltages Attempt the following 1 Verify the green safety ground lead is connected to true earth 2 Verify the current leads are connected according to Section 1 Set...

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