Hardware Setup Operation
3-4 Operation TM-iX0A-0805
IR Test Pulse LED Background
The iCon APX meter contains a Metering Chip that is used for the measurement of energy
(voltage
*
current). The test pulse signal is based on an output from this chip. This signal is
routed up through the display board to the Infrared (IR) LED in the optical port on the face of the
meter. The meter controls the function of the IR LED. When the meter detects communication
activity on the sensor portion of the optical port, it stops the IR LED from sending test pulses and
switches it for use as a transmitter. Once communication has ended, the meter reverts the
IR LED back to a test-pulse output.
To allow the meter to properly detect the service and restore all its billing and status registers, a
start-up delay of seven (7) seconds is required at the beginning of each meter test operation.
Setting the Start-up Delay
Below are instructions on how to set the start-up delay on the following test boards:
• WECO
• UTEC/RFL
If you are using a test board not identified above, please contact Sensus Metering Systems to
have it added to this document for other’s benefit.
WECO – Windows software
1. Execute the Winboard software.
2. Close the Winboard – Meter Testing window if open.
3. Enter the Winboard-Administration window.
4. Select the Administration menu.
5. Select Workstation Settings.
6. Select the Station 1 tab.
7. Set the Standard Settling Time to 7 seconds (with other settling times, this will result in a
delay time of approximately 10 seconds overall).
8. Select Save then Close.
9. If you have problems changing this in the WECO software, call 601-933-0900.
WECO – DOS software
1. Execute the DOS software.
2. Press the F8 function key for the Setup menu.
3. Set the KWH Test Dwell Time field to 7 seconds (with other settling times, this will result
in a delay time of approximately 10 seconds overall).
4. Press the F1 function key to save and return.
5. If you have problems changing this in the WECO software, call 601-933-0900.
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