TEST mode
TEST mode is typically used for verifying meter function. The meter is usually reading data from a test power supply while these functions are performed.
Several things to note about TEST mode:
- All the billing quantities that are recorded when the meter is in Normal mode stop accumulating when the meter is switched to TEST mode. The data is sent to special TEST mode registers instead.
- The values accumulated in these test registers are displayed on the front panel and in Power Monitoring Expert or ION Setup.
- The regular normal mode billing registers are unaffected while the meter is in TEST mode; accumulation of this data continues as soon as you exit TEST mode.
- All test registers are reset to zero when you exit TEST mode.
NOTE: The meter always returns to NORM mode when you exit TEST mode, even if you entered TEST mode from ALT mode.
You cannot place a hardware-locked meter in TEST mode using Power Monitoring Expert or ION Setup. The meter must be placed in TEST mode using the front panel.
Refer to the PowerLogic ION8650 accuracy verification technical note for final accuracy verification test details and procedure.
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