Perform ALL ERCOT Metering Field Tests
Using the Powermate Analyzer

    • Perform *ALL* required Instrument Transformer field *BURDEN* tests for both CTs and VTs
    • Perform *ALL* Field Meter Verifications using test switches, Watt-hr and VAR-hr, for true 3-phase and element balance (FL, LL, PF) for *BOTH* supplied and delivered power, with or without compensation
    • Perform *ALL* Voltage and Current Magnitude and Phase Angle tests *WITHOUT* moving normal test connections
    • Perform *ALL* ERCOT Field Tests with a *SINGLE* field test instrument

    • Automatically generate the EPS Meter Test Report with Meter Site Manager Software


The Powermate
Power System Analyzer is a self-contained, state-of-the-art, portable field tester that combines all of the features needed for field Wiring Verification, Meter Accuracy, Revenue Protection, and even Power Quality testing. Its lightweight design, battery-powered operation, graphical displays, and easy-to-use menus not only allow quick verification of meter service wiring and total loop meter accuracy but also detailed analysis of installation components (i.e., wiring, CTs, VTs) if a problem is found.

The Powermate analysis features include:

  • True 3-Phase Field Meter Calibrations (FL, LL, PF)
  • Automated CT Burden and Ratio Testing
  • Live 3-Phase Graphic Vector Diagrams (Phasors)
  • Simultaneous 3-Phase Current, Voltage, Power, and PF measurements (and more)
  • Field Meter Accuracy Verification Using Customer Load
  • Live Current and Voltage Waveform Displays
  • Current and Voltage Harmonics (Through 50th)
  • Proprietary Correction of Customer Probe Inaccuracy

ERCOT SPECIFIC TESTS:

3. Current Transformers: The Powermate tests not only the CT Burden ("by the addition of a known burden") but also tests CT ratio. For de-energized circuits, the Powermate 730A can directly measure the impedance (ie, resistance and phase angle) of the ENTIRE secondary loop with a shorting jumper installed across the CT secondary terminals.

3.5 Secondary Wiring: directly tested along with the CTs (see CT testing above)

4. Voltage Transformers: The Powermate can calculate the actual VA burden (total loop) by measuring the VT secondary current and the VT voltage. If the VT secondary terminals can be accessed, the voltage drop across the ENTIRE secondary loop can also be measured.

6. Testing and Calibration: The Powermate embedded true 3-phase standard can field verify the accuracy of a meter to better than 0.05% at ANSI test points using direct current from test switch connections. The Powermate can be readily calibrated against a utility reference standard as frequently as desired using the normal field Meter Test function.

6.5 Calibration Tolerances: The Powermate 730A can automatically test a meter for 3-phase registration at FL, LL, and PF as well as for phase balance. Testing can be performed for W-hr and VAR-hr, delivered or received, without changing the test configuration or field jumpers.

EPS Meter Test Report (Draft Data Sheet)

With Meter Site Manager software, the EPS Meter Test Report is automatically generated for printing and/or electronic storage.  No need to get out the paper, pencil, and calculator.  Meter Site Manager does it for you!

Click Here for a Sample EPS Meter Test Report

 

 
 
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