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Electronic metering device including automatic service sensing

US5631554A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateJul 31, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S20/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integral electronic meter system diagnostics package including a microprocessor, storage memory, pre-select series of system diagnostic tests, and recording any results which exceed predefined programmable thresholds, and display means for displaying error and/or diagnostic messages identifying selected diagnostic data and/or errors discovered in the meter tests during a predefined period. The system automatically senses the type of electrical service in which the meter is installed.

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