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

Digit 3:
Indicates the Manufacturer Name.
Refer to spreadsheet.

Digits 4 to 12:
These 9 digits are the manufacturer's serial number for the device.
Pad with leading zeros if less than 9 digits are supplied.

Digits 13 to 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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