The Meter Testing menu contains commands used to monitor the testing of meters that are installed at service connections. Many types of meters also have test ports so that they can be tested and examined on a regular basis to evaluate whether they are functioning properly to help ensure that the service is delivered safely and recorded correctly. For example, local ordinances may require that electric meters be tested on a regular basis. After a meter has passed the test, it is stamped to show that the meter has been approved for use. Generally, new meters are tested on a sample basis. Meters that are currently in service are tested individually. In addition, customers can request that their meter be tested if they dispute the amount of the service delivered.
Tip: For information on the timing and sequence of meter testing, see Meter Testing Procedure.
To open the Meter Testing menu, click the following sequence:
Processes from the Menu Bar; and Menu Testing.
Keyboard shortcut: [ALT] [p] [e] [ENTER]
The table below describes the available options.
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Meter Testing Menu Items |
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Generates a workfile of meters to be tested. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT] [p] [e] [ENTER] [c] |
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Allows the meter test date to be entered for the meters that are tested. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT] [p] [e] [ENTER] [m] |
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Updates various files with the meter testing information. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT] [p] [e] [ENTER] [p] |
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Prints the XML Meter Testing Notices for customers. Keyboard shortcut: [ALT] [p] [e] [ENTER] [x] |
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