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Universal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guide 49
Glossary
Total Consumption (TC)
The total electrical usage (in kWh) for the specified type of meter read.
transponders
Two-way field devices that can receive and send messages to and from the substation.
TWACS Next Generation (TNG) or TWACS Net Server (TNS)
Chief component of the entire Two-Way Automatic Communication System. Manages all
collected metering and interval data as well as the connection between the utility and the
consumer’s premises.
Two-Way Automatic Communication System (TWACS)
A patented technology that allows the utility to send and retrieve information to and from
meters and other devices using the utility’s power lines as a communication network.
Universal Metering Transponder (UMT)
An electronic assembly integrated into an electric meter to add TWACS communications
capability to the meter.
volatile data
Data that is lost when the electrical power is off.