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| Author: | gary80920 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:13 pm GMT ErdGMT ] |
| Post subject: | monitoring a Itron Centron C1SR meter |
Hello, Xcel finally installed my meter today. And I am looking for information if any is available on how you can monitor it. It appears that there is an IR port on the meter, but I have not been lucky enough to find out any details. Based on the meter type, it also appears to have the one-way RF module installed for remote reading. I was able to determine that at one time, Itron had the technical guide available. Here's what I know about the meter: CL200 240v 3w Type C1SR 30TA 1.0kW Catalog # 0130539 Any insight would be great. Thanks! |
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| Author: | BB [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:49 pm GMT ErdGMT ] |
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I am not sure that that is the mfg. model number... For example, my meter is a GE kv2cs full electronic meter with IR port. Many meters will emmit a "IR Blink" every time the "dial" spins one rotation... And you can setup a counter on that... However, as far as I know, with solar pv that turns the dial backwards at times, you cannot tell the direction of rotation---so you are out of luck there with Net Metering (if you have two meters, one for normal power, and the other for generated power--you could monitor both). The best discussion I have seen is this thread on the Xantrex forum: http://www.xantrex.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=229 Can be done (reading the meter using the IR port tool and homemade software)--but it requires the cooperation of the power company--which may or may not happen (or they may reverse themselves too). -Bill |
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