User's Manual

Installation
12 CENTRON® OpenWay™ Meter Technical Reference Guide
Unpacking
As with all precision electronic instruments, the meter should be handled with care in an
outdoor environment. Follow these precautions when handling the meter:
 Avoid damaging the meter base, cover, reset mechanism (if supplied), and optical
connector (if supplied).
 When handling personality modules, grip the circuit board by its edges. Do not touch
the liquid crystal display.
 Save the original packing materials.
Preliminary Inspection
A preliminary inspection should be performed immediately upon receipt of your order. The
following sections suggest the minimum requirements of the preliminary inspection.
Meters Without Batteries
Upon receipt, do the following:
1 Inspect for obvious shipping damage to the cover and the meter assembly.
2 Ensure that the demand reset mechanism (optional) is secure and not damaged.
3 From the meter nameplate, verify that the information in the following table is as
specified on the original order.
Meter Type Kh Class
Voltage (Range) Service Test Amps
Form Number Frequency Serial Number
Bar Code Data Functional Options Communication Options
I/O Options
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Meters With Batteries
The CENTRON OpenWay meter battery is a 3.6 volt lithium battery (TADIRAN type
5276/C).
The product you have purchased contains a battery which is recyclable. At
the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your
local area solid waste officials for details about recycling options or proper
disposal.
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