MTB-3200-Meter-Test-Board

Meter Test Station (MTS-3200)

Meter Accuracy Testing Under High Current Conditions

The TESCO MTB-3200 is a true three-phase meter test board designed for high-accuracy meter testing and advanced validation under real-world conditions.

It combines precision metrology, waveform simulation, and functional testing in a single system.

Built for meter shops and labs, it supports both standard and complex meter testing across current and future technologies.

SKU: MTS-3200 Category:
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Description

The MTB-3200 is a three-phase meter accuracy test system designed to perform both standard and complex meter testing under widely varying load conditions.

It supports full functional testing for AMI and AMR meters, including meter programming, software revision verification, communications troubleshooting, and detection of open or shorted elements.

With a true three-phase voltage and current drive, integrated reference standard, and digital waveform generation per phase, the MTB-3200 enables utilities to evaluate meter performance under controlled and dynamic operating conditions.

 

Key Capabilities

  • Single-position, true three-phase meter testing
  • Integrated reference standard for accuracy validation
  • Full functional testing for AMI/AMR meters
  • Meter programming and software revision verification
  • Communications module troubleshooting
  • Detection of open and shorted meter elements
  • IR, radio, and PLC communications testing
  • Meter disconnect switch testing
  • Automated meter socket with electronic actuation
  • Keypad and PC software interface with test sequence control

 

Measurement Accuracy

Integrated reference standard accuracy:

  • Voltage: ±0.02%
  • Current: ±0.02%
  • Active Power (Watts): ±0.04%
  • Apparent Power (VA): ±0.04%
  • Reactive Power (VAR): ±0.04%
  • Active Energy (WHrs): ±0.04%
  • Apparent Energy (VAHrs): ±0.04%
  • Reactive Energy (VARHrs): ±0.04%

Optional reference standard accuracy:

  • 0.02% and 0.01% available

 

Measurement Accuracy

Integrated reference standard accuracy:

  • Voltage: ±0.02%
  • Current: ±0.02%
  • Active Power (Watts): ±0.04%
  • Apparent Power (VA): ±0.04%
  • Reactive Power (VAR): ±0.04%
  • Active Energy (WHrs): ±0.04%
  • Apparent Energy (VAHrs): ±0.04%
  • Reactive Energy (VARHrs): ±0.04%

Optional reference standard accuracy:

  • 0.02% and 0.01% available

FAQs

A three-phase meter test board is used to perform meter accuracy testing and functional validation under controlled electrical conditions. Systems like the MTB-3200 are used to test meters under varying load conditions and verify performance across a wide range of applications.

Yes, meter test systems can perform both accuracy and functional testing within a single platform. The MTB-3200 combines an integrated reference standard with capabilities for communications testing, meter programming, and diagnostics.

Meter test boards can provide high-precision measurement accuracy using integrated reference standards. The MTB-3200 provides accuracy of ±0.02% for voltage and current and ±0.04% for power and energy measurements.

Yes, meter testing equipment can simulate a wide range of real-world conditions. The MTB-3200 supports harmonic waveforms, ANSI test waveforms, dropped cycle testing, phasor distortion, and load variation over time.

Yes, meter test systems can verify communications and identify issues. The MTB-3200 supports IR, radio, and PLC communications testing and can detect open or shorted meter elements while also supporting software verification and troubleshooting.

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