Smart Energy Meter Calibration Tester

Automated calibration and verification system for MID and Class 0.5 energy meters, enabling parallel testing of up to 10 units with high-precision measurement and LabVIEW-based control.

Project Scope

  • Automation of calibration and verification of Energy meters with LabVIEW test platform.
  • Parallel testing of 10 energy meters.
  • Pogo pin Fixtures/Jig to hold the energy meters.

Challenge

  • Calibration and verification of current and Voltage in
    • MID Energy Meters.
    • Class 0.5 Energy meters with 10 units in parallel.

Solution

  • Automated software with a LabVIEW test platform.
  • M340 PLC-controlled relay and Contactor switching. 
  • MTE high-accuracy AC power source for voltage and current calibration and verification.
  • RS 485 communication with PCI cards.
  • Radian to measure  Voltage and current with high accuracy.
  • High-precision LED Pulse detection for MID meter verification.
  • Pogo pin Fixture or jig with 10 cavities to hold Energy Meters.