User's Manual

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2 CENTRON® OpenWay™ Meter Technical Reference Guide
Chapter Title Description
Specification Numbers and
Drawings
Provides a reference to meter part numbers and
shows meter form drawings.
General Description
The CENTRON OpenWay meter is used for measuring electrical energy consumption. The
CENTRON OpenWay meter incorporates a two-piece design combining a base metrology
with a variety of OpenWay registers or options. The metrology portion of the meter contains
all measurement circuitry and calibration information, while the personality modules
contain the register functionality and communication mediums.
Each version of the meter is distinguished by the various personality modules or option
boards that mount to the standard meter metrology base. The CENTRON OpenWay meter
is also available with a remote disconnect which is located in the bottom of the meter
housing. The CENTRON OpenWay meter is available in the following versions:
 Standard-CVSO
 Integrated disconnect/reconnect - CVSOD
 Integrated cell relay - CVSOR
, CVSOC
Figure 1: CENTRON OpenWay Meter Personality Modules
Draft