IEC-Compliant Smart Meter Test Bench for Energy Meter Calibration
What Is a Meter Test Bench?
A meter test bench is professional equipment used to calibrate, verify, and test the accuracy and performance of electric energy meters under different electrical conditions.
The YC1893D meter test bench supports automatic testing of single-phase and three-phase smart electricity meters, including accuracy verification, harmonic testing, starting current testing, and influence quantity testing according to IEC standards.
System Components
- Three-phase static power source
- Three-phase reference standard meter
- Automatic meter suspension test rack
- Smart meter communication modules
- Industrial PC and control software
- Calibration and verification accessories
Main Features of YC1893D Meter Test Bench
Fully Automatic Meter Calibration and Verification
The YC1893D system supports automatic calibration and verification of smart electricity meters, improving testing efficiency and reducing manual operation errors.
Smart Meter Communication Support
- Parallel communication port support
- RS232 communication for smart meter testing
- ESAM testing software development
- Compatible with Landis+Gyr smart meters
IEC Standard Accuracy Testing
The meter test bench supports comprehensive accuracy testing including:
- Accuracy testing according to IEC standards
- Pre-warming test
- Starting current test
- No-load test
- Repeatability error test
- Register test (dial test)
- Clock frequency accuracy test
- Maximum demand test
Harmonic and Influence Quantity Testing
The YC1893D can simulate various power grid conditions for advanced meter testing, including:
- Voltage variation testing
- Frequency variation testing
- Reverse phase sequence testing
- Voltage unbalance testing
- Harmonic influence testing
- Sub-harmonics testing
- Odd harmonics testing (optional)
The system supports programmable harmonics from the 2nd to 21st order.
Customized Automation Functions
Optional customized features include:
- Automatic wiring function for each station
- Automatic short-circuit function
- Quick Connection Device (QCD)
- Customized software development
International Standards Compliance
The YC1893D meter test bench complies with the following international standards:
- IEC 62052-11
- IEC 62053-11
- IEC 62053-21
- IEC 62053-22
- IEC 62053-23
- IEC 62053-24
- IEC 62056
- EN 50470-1
- EN 50470-2
- EN 50470-3
- IEC 61010