Energy Meter Installation Guidelines PDF
Energy Meter Installation Guidelines PDF
Energy Meter Installation Guidelines PDF
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Contents:-
1. PURPOSE 4
2. SCOPE 4
3. DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY 4
4. REFERENCE 5
5. RESPONSIBILITIES 5
6. PROCESS / GUIDELINES 6
6.1 INSPECTION 6
6.2 MATERIAL REQUIRED/ INSTALLATION 6
6.3 CT OPERATED (LV) METERING 7
6.4 CT VT OPERATED (HV) METERING 8
7 METER CABINET DIMENSION 10
8 TEMPORARY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS 11
8.1 UP TO 50KW 11
8.2 LOAD GREATER THAN 50 KW (CT METERS) 12
8.3 FOUNDATION FOR TEMP METER ENCLOSURE 13
9 GRP METER CABINET AND FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AREA METER INSTALLATION 13
10 QUICK REFERENCE 17
11 RSB METERING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS 17
11.1 METER EQUIPMENT ACCURACY 17
11.2 MAIN & CHECK REQUIREMENTS 18
12 ILLUSTRATIONS 18
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AMENDMENTS SHEET
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this guidelines is to provide the simplest and the most efficient process to
assess and finalize energy meter installation request, in accordance with the targets set by
ADDC.
2. SCOPE
The scope of this guidelines is to provide and ensure that all energy meter installation
requirements are accepted for install meter as per ADDC regulation, and follow up the snag
list
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Mm : Millimeter
Cm : Centimeter
S.T : Shunt Trip coil
R.C : Relay Control
T.B : Terminal Block
GRP : Glass Reinforced Plastic
4. REFERENCE
• ADDC approved single line diagram.
• Guaranteed and Overall Service Standards related to connections.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
The following table lists the internal and external entities who are owners and contributors to
the Energy Meter Installation Guidelines:
Meter Installation & Maintenance
Action owner
Section
Action / Activities
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6. PROCESS / GUIDELINES
6.1 INSPECTION
6.1.1 Metering network has to be pre-inspected either in parallel with the LV inspection or prior to
the meter installation.
6.1.2 During the metering network inspection, contractor's presence at site is essential.
6.1.3 Permanent and finalized premise identification number must be labelled on all premises.
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6.2.15 If the cable size is 25mm2, the minimum gap between the cable entry and the meter base
should be 20cms.
6.2.16 More than six direct meters are not allowed in at one meter board (120cmm X 120cm) for
maintenance purpose.
6.2.17 Permanent and finalized premise identification number must be labelled on all premises
(meter side, breaker side, premises, cables and FDB).
6.2.18 For AMR system, color coded cables (R-Y-B-N-E) connected from main incomer of each MDB
to be provided with 10 A MCB in the control cabinet and same colour coded wires are to be
laid from MCB to a PVC(standard) box (300x300“ mm) mounted beside the meter. There
should be a C clamp channel and connectors inside the PVC box.
6.2.19 All the PVC (standard) boxes mounted beside the meter for AMR system in each floor of the
building (as mentioned above 6.2.18) to be looped with PVC Conduit from floor to floor and
finally at Main Electric room.
6.2.20 Control wire with a size 4CX 0.75sqmm also should be provided through these PVC pipes in
between floor to floor. Any other type of such cast iron pipes, flexible GI Pipes, normal flexible
pipe etc. Would not be allowed to use expect PVC Conduit.
6.2.21 For AMR control cable conduit with 2YY 3 x 0.25sqmm Lapp cable must be provided from
energy meter room to water meter room.
6.2.22 In cases were Check water meter has been installed, a continuity cable should be provided
from the check meter to the main electric room.
6.2.23 For ESTIDAMA and BMS meters, should be connected only after the tariff meters.
6.2.24 For BMS system the connection from ADDC tariff meter not allowed.
6.2.25 Assistance and approval will be provided by Metering section in case of PV installation.
CT - Current Transformer
6.3.1 MCCB up to 630Amps for CT operated meters must have shunt trip facility and two single
core (2.5mm) control cables is to be laid from MCCB to metering cabinet.
6.3.2 A control supply should be available with separate MCB and suitable connection block to
operate the Shunt coils for individual breakers for multiple meters connected to the
premises.
6.3.3 CT’s burden and accuracy should comply with the RSB regulations.
6.3.4 CT must be dedicated for tariff metering no other connections allowed with metering CT.
6.3.5 Rating of CT coils for main meters should be same as per ACB and transformer rating (Main
& Check and Pilot Meter)
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6.4.4 4 x 4C x 4mm XLPE or 1 x 19C X4mm XLPE cable should be used for metering. As mentioned
in 6.3.9 to 6.3.11
6.4.5 Separate MCB’s rated 6 Amps required for each main and check meters VT connection
6.4.6 Main metering CT core must be dedicated for tariff metering.
6.4.7 Identification of CT and VT terminals should be same as shown in the As-built drawings.
6.4.8 Meter cabinet and all other requirements. See no. 6.2.1 to 6.2.9.
6.4.9 Color coded 1 x 4C x 2.5 mm cable provided from LV DB (10 Amps MCB) for AMR
6.4.10 After the meter installation, contractor should arrange for primary injection test in the
presence of ADDC metering Dept.
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4 X direct meter
(1200X600X250mm)
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8.1 UP TO 50KW
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9 GRP METER CABINET AND FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC AREA METER INSTALLATION
➢ In the outdoor meter installation such as street light, Bus shelters, traffic light and monitoring
cameras, separate GRP meter cabinet with concrete foundation shall be provided.
➢ Foundation should be min 40cm height from the ground level.
➢ Minimum 120cm height shall be provided from ground level up to meter viewing Perspex.
➢ A Cut-out is to be provided before the meter inside the meter cabinet (Substation /garden /beach
/public toilet etc.).
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➢ Not allowed to connect main cable directly to the meter without isolation point (MCCB/ Isolator).
➢ Meter location not permitted on Centre median in all cases.
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10 QUICK REFERENCE
Max
Size of Length Burden CT
Cable to of Cable
Type of Meter meter (Mts) C.T Ratio VA Accuracy Load in KW
100 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 13 100 / 5 A 5 0.5 Maximum 55 KW
200 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 28 200 / 5 A 10 0.5 Maximum 110 KW
300 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 28 300 / 5 A 10 0.5 Maximum 160 KW
600 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 28 600 / 5 A 10 0.5 Maximum 350 KW
1000 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 1000 / 5 A 15 0.5 Maximum 550 KW
1600 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 1600 / 5 A 15 0.5 Maximum 800 KW
2000 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 2000 / 5 A 15 0.2 Above 800 KW
2500 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 2500 / 5 A 15 0.2 Special cases
3000 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 3000 / 5 A 15 0.2 Special cases
4000 / 5 A - CT meter 4 mm2 42 4000 / 5A 15 0.2 Special cases
1 Phase Direct Meter Maximum size of cable 25mm2 Maximum 9 KW
3 Phase Direct Meter Maximum size of cable 25mm2 Maximum 52 KW
2000 / 5 A ACB rating up to 2000 A Transformer 1500 kVA
2500 / 5 A If ACB rating 2500 A Transformer 1500 kVA
3000 / 5 A ACB rating up to 3000 A Transformer 2000 kVA
4000 / 5 A If ACB rating 4000 A Transformer 2000 kVA
4000 / 5A If ACB rating 4000 A Transformer 2500 kVA
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1 Greater than 100 MVA Main & Check Main & Check Main & Check Main & Check
12 ILLUSTRATIONS
Individual Meters for apartments
Mounted Wall
10 CM
Flat 0000 kWh Flat Flat 0000 kWh 0000 kWh Flat
0000 kWh 602 603
601 604
3X 100A
55 CM 3X 100A 3X 100A 3X 100A
Spare Spare
601 602
603 604
605 606 5 CM
200 CM
607 608
0000 kWh 0000 kWh 0000 kWh 0000 kWh
As per Article
2.11, 2.12
Flat Flat Flat Flat
5 CM 605 606 607 608
15 CM 80 CM
80 CM Threaded Bar
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AMR - Bridge box located on the wall in the main electrical room
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( 3 core meter data cable 0.25 mm ² from Water meter box to Energy meter Box)
Shunt Trip Connection with ELR
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