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How do ION meters calculate kVA?

Issue
Different methods for calculating kVA in ION meters

Product Line
ION Meter

Environment
Power Meter Module
ION Setup
Designer

Cause
Depending on how the ION meter calculates kVA, the result could be different from other meter manufacturers.

Resolution
The two methods for calculating kVA and their respective formulas are:

1. VECTOR SUM

2. SCALAR SUM

The setup register in the Power Meter Module that determines which method is used to calculate kVA total is 'kVA tot Method':

ION Setup image