Meter Barcodes
AEP has developed a meter barcode
system that has become the standard
for the electric utility industry.
Below is the key to the code.
The barcodes are available in
the related Excel spreadsheet.
An AEP Barcode consists of
17 characters.
|
Digits |
|
| 1 and 2 |
Used to indicate the Test Setup.
AEP uses automated meter testing boards
that use these 2 digits to correctly
set the voltage, current and form
factor during a meter test. Refer
to spreadsheet |
| 3 |
Indicates the Manufacturer Name.
Refer to spreadsheet. |
| 4-12 |
These 9 digits are the manufacturer's
serial number for the device.
Pad with leading zeros if less than
9 digits are supplied. |
| 13-17 |
(Utility Specified) These five
digits are used in AEP as follows: |
| 13-14 |
Generally indicate
the capabilities of the meter (such
as Time of Use, Load Profile Recording,
Reactive power measurement, KWh, Demand,
etc) |
| 15 |
Generally indicates the
form factor
(Socket, A base, K base, etc) |
| 16 |
Generally indicates the
voltage range |
| 17 |
Generally indicates the current range
This last group of digits is under
constant revision to keep up with
the expanding functionality of modern
meters. |
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