Manual Conventions Introduction
1-2 Introduction TM-iX0A-0805
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide:
• Physical descriptions of the APX meters.
• Descriptions of fixed and optional features.
• A reference for meter set up, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
This document is intended for technically qualified personnel of energy supply companies and
their contractors who are responsible for the system planning, installation, commissioning,
operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and/or disposal of meters.
Safety
Hazardous voltages are present while power is applied to meters, meter sockets, or other
metering equipment. Any work on the energized equipment presents the danger of electrical
shock and can result in death or serious injury. The information contained within this
manual is intended to be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to replace
the extensive training necessary to handle metering equipment in a safe manner.
Use extreme care when servicing the meter while power is applied.
Qualified electricians and metering specialists, in accordance with local utility safety
practices and utility requirements, should perform all work on this product with extreme
care. Failure to comply with this caution can result in the destruction of or damage to the
equipment and/or permanent loss of stored data..
All industry safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
servicing of the meters. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of the
metering instrument. Sensus Metering Systems assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to
comply with these requirements.
Manual Conventions
This section provides additional information that may be required for meter configuration and
maintenance purposes.
Additional Information Sources
• Handbook for Electricity Metering, 10
th
Edition, Edison Electrical Institute
• Requirements for Watthour Meter Sockets
, ANSI C12.7-1993
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