User's Manual

Universal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guide 47
address
An assigned unique, fixed number to a memory location in order to retrieve or store data.
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)
Electronic accumulation and transport of meter data. The process of reading a meter from a
remote location at scheduled times or on demand.
bins
A register to store the read data.
bus
An electrical common connection through which power is distributed.
bus identification
Identifies the substation bus to which DCSI equipment is connected.
Central Control Equipment (CCE)
The top level of the TWACS hierarchy, also referred to as the master station. The CCE
typically resides at the utility home office, providing system control and data storage for
TWACS.
Customer Information System (CIS)
A computer database that utilities use to keep track of their customer information (name,
address, phone, meter serial number). Often includes bill printing functionality.
energized meter
A meter that is electrically charged
feeder identification
Identifies which feeders are connected to which bus(es).
hourly interval
A statistical count of hourly usage.
integration
The installation of the transponder into the meter.
Master Controller (MC) or Master Station (MS)
The equipment at the utility's home office that provides system control, data storage, and user
interface functions for the system.
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