Electronic metering device including automatic service sensing
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1. An electronic meter checking an electrical system diagnostics package including:
- a microprocessor;
storage memory suitably connected to the microprocessor;
logic for automatically periodically performing a preselected test of meter checks and recording any errors detected therefrom;
logic for automatically periodically performing a preselected series of system diagnostics tests and recording any results which exceed predefined thresholds;
display means for displaying error messages identifying one or more errors discovered as a result of the meter checks performed during a predefined period; and
display means for displaying diagnostic messages identifying any errors discovered as a result of the system diagnostics tests performed during a predefined period.
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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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1. An electronic meter checking an electrical system diagnostics package including:
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a microprocessor; storage memory suitably connected to the microprocessor; logic for automatically periodically performing a preselected test of meter checks and recording any errors detected therefrom; logic for automatically periodically performing a preselected series of system diagnostics tests and recording any results which exceed predefined thresholds; display means for displaying error messages identifying one or more errors discovered as a result of the meter checks performed during a predefined period; and display means for displaying diagnostic messages identifying any errors discovered as a result of the system diagnostics tests performed during a predefined period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electronic meter system checking and troubleshooting package for ascertaining voltage information from a polyphase electrical system metered thereby, including:
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(a) a microprocessor; (b) storage memory suitably connected to said microprocessor and (c) logic for automatically determining the type of polyphase electrical system in which a meter including the system checking and troubleshooting package is installed. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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