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PowerMetrix PowerMaster MTA15Z Product Manual

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MTA15Z
®
PowerMaster
Accessory
Product Manual
Revision 1.1
Rev: 1.0
Page 1 of 13

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  • Page 1 MTA15Z ® PowerMaster Accessory Product Manual Revision 1.1 Rev: 1.0 Page 1 of 13...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice: Copyright © by TEC, 2013. All rights reserved. Disclaimer This documentation is provided for information purposes. TEC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..................4 Setting Up ....................6 PowerMaster Procedure................9 With Site Selected ......................9 With No Site Selected (Component Test) ................ 11 Error Messages ..................12 Rev: 1.1 Page 3 of 13...

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information Product Introduction ® The MTA15Z is a self-contained accessory to the PowerMaster analyzer. This accessory accommodates testing of any ANSI socket-based meter using a load provided by the ® PowerMaster . The MTA15Z includes a zero-insertion force (ZIF) socket that is automatically ®...
  • Page 5 For technical support, please contact the factory at (865) 218-5838 (877-966-5851 toll free) and ask for “Powermetrix Technical Support.” You may alternatively email Powermetrix at help@powermetrix.com. The support staff will answer questions about the operation and care of your equipment, assist you in troubleshooting a problem, and help you overcome common application difficulties whenever possible.

  • Page 6: Setting Up

    “VOLTAGE DRIVE” (BOTTOM) female receptacle. If using an alligator clip, connect to a known earth ground. When using in a laboratory application, Powermetrix recommends the AC Plug to Safety Banana Plug Adapter (part# 10-340-0045). This accessory allows the Auxiliary power, Auxiliary neutral, and ground to be easily terminated for a standard US three-prong AC wall outlet.
  • Page 7 Current Lead Connections 1. Connect the 3-Phase Current Direct Probes (terminated with 6mm plugs) to the ® PowerMaster 2. Insert the probes into the “TEST CURRENT IN”. According to the color code, plug the phase DRIVE into the blackfemale receptacle (DRIVE, BLACK) and the RTN into the white female receptacle (RETURN, WHITE) for each phase.
  • Page 8 Testing Mechanical Meters 1. Open the case and remove the pull pins located at the hinge of the lid. 2. Remove the lid and place aside. 3. Insert the meter into the appropriate socket. 4. Rotate the MTA15Z in a vertical position so the case stands upright. 5.

  • Page 9: Powermaster Procedure

    2 PowerMaster Procedure NOTE on selecting Service Types Some service type files are specific to the MTA15Z. These apply to forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, and 56. When selecting these meter forms, select the Service Type that ends with “M”. Otherwise, the user will receive an error message when attempting to test.
  • Page 10 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 Select the setup, then press F6 to After stabilization is complete and After the test is complete, press continue. F6 to save and exit. pulses are detected, press F6 to continue. Rev: 1.1 Page 10 of 13...

  • Page 11: With No Site Selected (Component Test)

    2.2 With No Site Selected (Component Test) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 At the Main Menu, press “2” for Press F2 to select “MTA15Z”. In the Component Test screen, Component Test. select the Meter Model and desired Service Type. STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6...

  • Page 12: Error Messages

    Power Connections 2. Verify 24VDC output from gray power cable connected to AUX ANALOG on the ® PowerMaster If the error continues, please contact Powermetrix Technical Support. ® The PowerMaster cannot detect an auxiliary power source between 100-530VAC. Check the connections and/or verify the Auxiliary Power switch is in the “on”...
  • Page 13 ® The PowerMaster cannot communicate with the WFG board. Attempt to power off/on to fix the issue. If this is not successful, contact Technical Support. ® The PowerMaster cannot stabilize the currents and/or voltages. Attempt the following: 1. Verify the green safety ground lead is connected to true earth 2.