LT Accucheck Testing Procedure
LT Accucheck Testing Procedure
LT Accucheck Testing Procedure
PROCEDURE
Review of fundamental electrical concepts
Energy parameters
Active Energy (unit KWh) V X I X Cos Ф
• Reactive Energy (unit KVArh) V X I X Sin Ф
• Apparent Energy (unit KVAh) VXI
Where V is line volt,
I is line current ,
Ф is phase angle between volt and current ,
Cos Ф is power factor
Three Phase Four Wire meter
(Three Watt meter method)
Vr
Ir
Ib
Vb Iy Vy
W1
Vp X Ip X cos Ф
R
W2
Vp X Ip X cos Ф
Y
W3
B Vp X Ip X cos Ф
N 3 Vp X Ip X cos Ф
LT METER CONNECTIONS
All elements in right
direction - working OK,
Recording - correct
One element defective –
Recording 2/3rd
Two element defective –
Recording 1/3rd
One element reverse –
Recording 1/3rd
Two potential
interchange – Recording
zero
All potential interchange
– Recording ½ (-)
Ranges, Rating & Accuracy Class
10 – 60 A 200/5 A 100/5 A
416.66 imp/unit 18 Wh/rev 400 imp/kwh
Class 1.0 CL 1.0 CL 1.0
Check parameters on
meter under test (MUT)
Phase volts V1, V2, V3
Line current L1, L2, L3
Active Power KW
Power Factor Lead or Lag
Ensure there should not be any anomaly sign : -
1. L&T - Star point ‘*’ & A 000
2. Secure - tamper
3. ABB –
Record and correct the above abnormality before
proceeding for test and declaring test results.
Display screen
Power switch
Fuse
Blink as per load
Key pad
Seals (Laboratory)
Plug's
Potential terminal
Snap switch
Optical port/ 9 pin RS 232
Scanner
Clamp CT
Direct Connection to MUT
ACCUCHECK CONNECTIONS
Nearest to meter (Preferably on incoming side)
STEPS
It may take note as per DERC guide lines test results should be for
minimum one unit (i.e. 1 KWh) with scanner
Connections
Phase Volts
Line Volts
Line Current
Power
Compare with
MUT
Enter MUT entry
Start
data
Confirm
TEST RESULTS
KWh
TESTING PROCEDURE
Conduct primary test use 5 or 10 pulse see
the results and abort the same even within
permissible limits.
Enter revolution / pulse for 50 or more
counts so that KWh load recorded must be
more than one unit.
Record test result and confirm energy
parameters of that duration. (Register the
results in protocol)
Similar procedure could be adopted for
KVArh and KVAh if required
WIND UP
Switch ‘OFF’ Accucheck
Remove potential clips one by one on last
neutral clip
Remove Clamps CT’s
Remove plugs of CT’s, scanner, snap
switch
Place all accessories in each compartment
Close the box
TIPS
Static meters seldom goes test results
beyond accuracy class i.e. 1.0 or 0.5 %
Test results generally remain same from
10 % to 90 % load at 0.8 (lag) to UPF
Test results found varies on succession
tests when line parameters are below 5
% load, PF 0.5 (lag) and 0.8 (lead) thus
avoid
DON’T
Don’t declare test results in error % if
meter is malfunctioning or low recording on
following reasons
Meter defective from inside –open circuit in
current coil, pressure coil, display corrupt,
blinking abnormal.
Mains CT’s defective, burnt, open circuit or
potential missing on meter terminals.
Just state the defect and reason of low
recording Advice assessment
SAFETY & CARE (ACCUCHEK)
When there is low pf (lead), heavy load there is
possibility of flash between the tips of potential
clips connected closely or spacing is very low.
Avoid stretch of leads when connected with MUT
Place Accucheck on firm position preferably on
stool.
Accucheck is a costly and sensitive instrument as
such handle with care.
Avoid excessive exposure in open, dust, shocks,
moisture and drizzling.
Ensure data down load at 200 test counts.
Overflow of test counts affects function in its
recording.