User's Guide

Chapter 5 • Features
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Figure 5.13 Meter Reconfiguration Scenario
A meter subject matter expert (SME) knows how to use MeterMate to create new
meter programs. A variety of meter programs might be created for the I-210+c to
adapt it for use in various residential and commercial tariffs. The Engineering
department may also desire certain measurements from the meter in order to
qualify the soundness of the distribution system. The meter SME accepts input
from numerous utility stakeholders to create a library of configurations to meet the
various objectives. Ideally a small number of configurations would be able to
satisfy a wide variety of tariffs.
In addition to directly interfacing with a meter via the optical port, MeterMate can
produce two different types of programming files. The meter SME needs to export
the new configuration file from MeterMate in an XML format with a name that
everyone agrees is useful. The AclaraONE administrator can then import this
XML file and generate a binary form of the file, which is transmitted over the air to
the target NIC(s).
N
OTES The Meter SME needs to be careful to not select a feature that the meter
supports but the Aclara RF Network system does not, such as 2-minute interval
sized LP data.
It is recommended that new meter programs be tested in the meter shop prior
to being launched over the air to a large population of meters. Furthermore, it
is advisable to try a small population of meters before attempting the entire