CHAPTER 4: USING THE METER

4.1.5Watt-Hour Accuracy Testing (Verification)

To be certified for revenue metering, power providers and utility companies have to verify that the billing energy meter will perform to the stated accuracy. To confirm the meter's performance and calibration, power providers use field test standards to ensure that the unit's energy measurements are correct. Since the EPM 6000 is a traceable revenue meter, it contains a utility grade test pulse that can be used to gate an accuracy standard. This is an essential feature required of all billing grade meters.

FIGURE 4–3: Using the Watt-Hour Test Probe

The following table lists the watt-hour pulse constants for accuracy testing.

Table 4–2: EPM 6000 Accuracy Test Constants

Voltage Level

Class 10 Models

Class 2 Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below 150 V

0.2505759630

0.0501151926

 

 

 

Above 150 V

1.0023038521

0.2004607704

 

 

 

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GE instruction manual Watt-Hour Accuracy Testing Verification, EPM 6000 Accuracy Test Constants