Issue:
The sliding window demand modules in the ION Revenue Test Framework cannot be reset with a push-button. The “Demand Reset” button resets the values but does not reset the period, causing testing delays.
Product:
ION8600 Meter
ION Revenue Test Framework
Power Monitoring Expert 8.x
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Environment:
- ION8600 meters configured with the ION Revenue Test Framework
- Sliding Window Demand modules used for demand testing
- PME/ION Designer for configuration and testing
Cause:
The sliding window demand modules are synchronized with the meter’s system clock and only reset at fixed intervals (e.g., 00, 15, 30, 45 minutes for a 15-minute period). This design prevents manual reset of the demand period, limiting flexibility during testing.
Resolution:
Workaround: Modify the ION Revenue Test Framework as follows:
1- Add a Pulse Merge module:
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- Connect Pulse In 1 to
Test Dmd Rsetof the Test Dmd Rset module. - Connect Pulse In 2 to
CNV1 On Pulseoutput of the Test Mode Rset module.
- Connect Pulse In 1 to
2- Add a One-Shot Timer module:
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- Link its Sync input to the Pulse Out of the Pulse Merge module.
3- Connect the Trigger output of the One-Shot Timer to the Sync input of both KW sd del T and KW sd rec T modules.
* red box indicates added modules
Permanent Fix:
Download and apply the corrected framework template for the affected meter models:
8600A_V330_FAC-35S_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn8600A_V330_FAC-35S-PQ_V3.3.0.0.5.fwn8600A_V330_FAC_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn8600A_V330_FAC-PQ_V3.3.0.0.5.fwn8600B_V330_FAC-35S_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn8600B_V330_FAC_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn8600C_V330_FAC-35S_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn8600C_V330_FAC_V3.3.0.0.4.fwn
