Rate LED (red)
This LED has a dual function - it indicates the rate of consumption and is also used to verify the
accuracy of the meter.
The LED flashes faster to indicate a rapid consumption of electricity.
The LED pulses 1,000 times for every kWh of energy measured.
Virtual token carrier (VTC)
The BEC62(08) meter supports two VTC interfaces.
Direct probe port (type A)
This port is primarily used to extract data from an uninstalled meter using a hand-held unit, as
it enables the interrogator unit to supply power to the meter.
The physical port is shared with the flags port; therefore only one channel can be used at a
time.
The flags port takes priority.
Flags probe port
This port is primarily used to extract data from an installed meter using a hand-held unit.
The physical port is shared with the direct probe interface; therefore only one channel can be
used at a time.
The flags port takes priority.
This port is optically isolated, so you are protected and totally isolated from the mains supply.
This port only operates when the meter is powered.
You cannot power the meter through this interface.