OPERATIONS

MANUAL

TEST
MANAGER
APPLICATION
VERSION 2.0.2
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MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................1
1.2 The Installation ............................................................................................................................1
1.2.1 Installation Setup Flow ......................................................................................................................1
1.3 Configuring the TMA Software ......................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Network Connection: Private Network / P2P Ad Hoc ..............................................................................5
1.3.2 Network Connection: Public / Corporate Domain ...................................................................................7
1.4 Connecting the Ethernet or LAN Cables.........................................................................................7
2.0 FUNCTIONALITIES ........................................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Sections ........................................................................................8
2.3 Test Manager Application Functionalities......................................................................................8
2.3.1 Login Screen ........................................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Device History .....................................................................................................................................9
2.3.3 Network Discovery (NET SCAN) ........................................................................................................10
2.3.4 View Scan Details ..............................................................................................................................10
2.3.5 Network View Functionality .............................................................................................................11
2.3.6 TEST Tab ............................................................................................................................................12
2.3.7 METER DATABASE Tab ......................................................................................................................13
2.3.8 TEST SETUP Tab.................................................................................................................................14
2.3.9 SEQUENCES Tab ................................................................................................................................15
2.3.10 MANUAL TEST Tab ............................................................................................................................17
2.3.11 HEADER Features ..............................................................................................................................18
2.3.12 Settings Window ...............................................................................................................................19
[Link] NET SCAN Settings ............................................................................................................................19
[Link] ON START Settings ............................................................................................................................19
2.3.13 Database Sync Window ....................................................................................................................20
2.3.14 Meter Information Window .............................................................................................................21
2.3.15 Update NextGen devices using TMA ................................................................................................22

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3.0 CONFIGURATIONS ......................................................................................................................23

3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................23
3.2 Log in.........................................................................................................................................23
3.3 Device Selection.........................................................................................................................23
3.4 Meter Test .................................................................................................................................24
3.5 Database Selection ....................................................................................................................24
3.6 SEQUENCES ................................................................................................................................25
3.7 MANUAL SETUP .........................................................................................................................26
3.8 IMPORTING METERS...................................................................................................................26

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1.0 INSTALLATION

1.1 Introduction
This chapter is intended to guide you through the process of installing the Test Manager™
software and to give you a quick tour so you can explore the software on your own.

1.2 The Installation

To start installing, simply run TMA_Setup.exe. An

installation wizard will pop-up to guide you in the
installation process.

Note: The installer will only run on Windows 7, 8 & 10.

Note: Administrative rights are not required to install
the application.

1.2.1 Installation Setup Flow

STEP 1: Disclaimer Information

Please take note of the Disclaimer

information specific to the defined firmware
version of the NextGen Devices as to its
compatibility with the Test Manager
Application (TMA).

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STEP 2: Installation Directory

The default installation directory of the

application is:
C:\TESCO\TMA\release

The user can change the installation

directory.

STEP 3: Selection of Application Components

This step provides information on what

components are needed aside from the
Test Manager Application.

There is also information on the required

disk space to install the application.

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STEP 4: Start Menu Shortcut

This step creates a Start Menu Shortcut for

the application inside the Tesco directory.

The user can change the shortcut name of

the application as well as how it is displayed
in the start menu.

The default name is TESCO/TMA

In reference to this default name, the
installer will create a start menu shortcut
icon inside a Tesco folder.

STEP 5: Begin Installation

When the install button is pressed in this

step, the installation wizard will start to
install the application by extracting &
transferring files in your computer to the
installation directory.

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STEP 6: Successful Installation

If no errors are encountered during the

installation process, this step will show up
and indicates that the installation is
successful.

Note:
The application is now ready to be used and
doesn’t require a computer restart.

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1.3 Configuring the TMA Software

Test Manager Application (TMA) talks to your TESCO NextGen devices over an Ethernet connection.

There are two different ways to set up your connection depending on the security requirements of your
company.

1.3.1 Network Connection: Private Network / P2P Ad Hoc

The NextGen devices can be placed on a private network segment. In this configuration the TMA
software does not communicate over your corporate network.

NOTE: If you want to have the computer on which the TMA software is installed to also have
access to your corporate network, then you will need to either: (1) Install two NIC cards (one for
the corporate network and one for the private segment) or (2) Use WIFI to connect to the
corporate network and the NIC to connect to the private segment. If you do not want the
computer connected to your corporate network, then you will only need one NIC card which will
be used for the private segment.

Connecting to a Private Network Segment

Consult your IT department to determine available

private network segment. The systems ship from TESCO [Link]
with the IP addresses set in the [Link] segment. [Link]
They can be changed on the Setup>System>Network
screen of the device. Some devices will show two IP
addresses, some only one.

For a PRIVATE segment installation, select Static IP and set the IP address within the desired
segment. When there are two IP addresses, set the second address to one more than the first
as shown above. Make sure that all units have unique IP addresses.

Setting the Static IP Address for the private NIC

If you are on a private network segment, you will also have to go into Windows Control Panel
and select Network and Sharing Center. You should see a display like this:

NOTE1: Where one NIC is

connected to your
PRIVATE NETWORK SEGMENT
company network and
the new NIC has no
network access.
NOTE2: Depending on
your Windows Operating
System version, “Local
Area Connections” are
used interchangeably
with “Ethernet” in the
Connections Type.

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Double click on the connections “Local Area Network 2” as illustrated above inside the red
rectangle box label Private Network Segment to bring up the Status window.

1
From the status window of the Private Network, click on the “Properties” button

2
From the Properties window, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”

Once “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” is selected, click “Properties” button.

3 Also, double-clicking the “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” will open the IPv4
properties window

In the IPv4 properties window, set a private IP address for that adapter. If your
company network does not use [Link], set [Link] as the IP address as
4 shown above. Click OK on each popup until you get back to Control Panel. The
segment set here must match the segment set in the devices.

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1.3.2 Network Connection: Public / Corporate Domain

Consult your IT department to determine whether they want these devices set to either of the
following:

1- Static or fixed IP addresses

If Static IP, proceed as for a private network using the addresses assigned by your IT
department.
2- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
If DHCP, change the Network Setup of your device from Static IP to DHCP. You do not need
to set an IP address. That will be setup through DHCP; it means that your router will assign
the IP address for your device. See image below.

1.4 Connecting the Ethernet or LAN Cables

The devices can be connected to a switch/hub with a standard Ethernet/LAN cable or directly to a
computer with a crossover cable (Ad Hoc or P2P). Beginning January 1, 2019 all systems are shipped
with a BLUE standard LAN cable and the DMS and DTS systems also include a red crossover cable for
your convenience.

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2.0 FUNCTIONALITIES
2.1 Introduction
This chapter is a reference for the functions & features of the Test Manager Application (TMA)
and provides brief descriptions of each feature for quick access.

2.2 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Sections

TMA Main Window user interface is divided into three sections.

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2 3
2 3 NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Header (See
1
Section 2.3.11)
2 Network View
TMA Content
3

2.3 Test Manager Application Functionalities

2.3.1 Login Screen
Upon opening the application, the login screen will appear.

NAME/INITIALS
Provide Name/Initial prior opening the application

EXIT
Closes the dialog box and exits TMA Application

LOGIN
Proceed to the TMA Main Window

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2.3.2 Device History

Device History is a pop-up window containing cache information on the devices recently used
with their corresponding master unit(s) IP address(es). On the first run, the device history is
empty.

Cached Information is Available DEVICE

Information on recently used device(s)
Format: [icon][name],[model],[serial number]

MASTER/IP
The master/IP varies per device. This is the IP
addresses of the master sockets of the device.

SHOW THIS ON START UP

A checkbox to show this Device History
window after logging in. It will not be shown
when this is unchecked during startup. This is
also accessible via a button in the bottom part
of the Network view section.

FORGET ALL
Remove all information per device that is
Cached Information is Emptied or Forgotten shown in the Device History.
NOTE: All devices shown (as scanned and
cached, online & offline) in the Network view
will be removed. All online devices will be
disconnected. To reconnect, the user needs to
perform Scan/Refresh.

FORGET SELECTED
Only forgets/removes selected device. See
FORGET ALL for the description of the
functionality.

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2.3.3 Network Discovery (NET SCAN)

When “Scan/Refresh” button is pressed in the Network View section, Network Discovery
window is activated.

EDIT SUBNETS
See [Link] for more details.

START SCAN
The application will scan all NextGen devices
based on the defined network subnets. By
default, the subnet is 192.168.1.
VIEW SCAN DETAILS
See Section 2.3.5 for more details.

2.3.4 View Scan Details

View Scan Details window provides detailed information of the result of the latest network scan
operation. It lists down all the IPs involved in the scan and the phases of the scan where the
discovery failed or passed. It is to be noted that a successful IP discovery requires all the phases
to be successful.

SEARCH IP
Enables the user to input a specific IP addresses to
filter out the list in the table & immediately check
the cause of connection error.

“click here” LINK

Clicking this link will show the NETS CAN Settings
window (see SECTION [Link]) that allows you
to fine tune aspects of the network scan process.

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2.3.5 Network View Functionality

The Network View section provides information of the NextGen Devices that is connected in the
network. This section displays current connected devices and the cached data the previously
connected devices. The list of devices is clustered relative to their statuses.

1- SCAN/REFRESH BUTTON
This button searches for all the NextGen
devices connected in the network.
2- DEVICE STATUS FILTER
The listed devices can be filtered per status.
See Section XXX for the Device Status Filter
Information.
3- DEVICE STATUS GROUP
This is the group status header of the devices
belong in the same respective status, either
ONLINE or OFFLINE.
4- DEVICE MODEL ICON
All NextGen devices have their unique icons
that represent the physical appearance of the
device.
For new, unknown and unlisted
devices, TMA will display a generic icon
(see image on right).
5- DEVICE INFORMATION
Displays important identification parameters
of the device in this order: NAME, MODEL,
SERIAL NUMBER, STATUS.
6- DEVICE MASTER INFORMATION
Master socket list attached to the device.
See Section XXX for the Master icon &
description information.
7- MASTER SOCKET ORIENTATION
Indicates the position of the sockets in the
device. The blue square represents the master
socket while violet ones are the slaves (if
present).
NOTE: Masters belonging to a single-socket
device don’t have this since
orientation/position is obvious.
8- DEVICE HISTORY BUTTON
This button can be clicked to show the Device
History popup window (see section 2.3.2) for
more info on this window.

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2.3.6 TEST Tab

This is for conducting a test. The results will be displayed as the test is being executed.

METER INFORMATION This section shows the channel

Shows the connected meters. A pop-up measurements when LOAD ON is activated,
window (see the image) will appear when a regardless if a test is being performed or
meter is clicked. The pop-up contains the not. Real-time results are shown in this
detailed information about the meter. See section.
Section 2.3.14 for details about the Meter
Information window. This section shows the measurements
acquired in the meters when the test is
being performed. Real-time results are
TEST SEQUENCE shown in this section.
Shows the available test sequences that can
be executed as a test. See Section 2.3.9 for This section shows the test results after
the details in creating Test Sequence. a test has been performed. The print button
can only be clicked if there are available test
results.
This section shows the test number and
the test iteration while the test is being This section shows the test control. This
performed. Real-time results are shown in allows you to set the voltage on, the load
this section. on, and pulse align. A state indicator is also
displayed. The play button starts the test.

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2.3.7 METER DATABASE Tab

This tab allows for management of meter information saved in the application database.

KEYWORD DELETE
Specific words to use when performing SEARCH Click this to remove one or more selected meters
METER. The value depends on the chosen from the database.
category.
IMPORT METERS
CATEGORY Click this to import meter information file (in CSV
format) to the application database. A File dialog
Choose a category to use for Search.
box will pop up to help you locate the file.
SEARCH METER EXPORT METERS
Perform Search using the selected keyword and Click this to export one or more selected meters
category value. in the table to a CSV file. A file dialog box will
pop up to help you find a location to save the
NEW file.
Click this to add a meter’s information to the
application database via the METER INFORMATION
USE IN TEST
Click this
popup window (See SECTION 3.4).
button to use
a selected
EDIT meter in the
Click this to update information of meter table for
selected in the table via the METER testing. A popup window (see image) may
INFORMATION popup window (See SECTION sometimes appear if the active master (the one
3.4). displayed in the Test tab) has more than one
available socket. Use the pop-up window to
select the appropriate socket for the meter.

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2.3.8 TEST SETUP Tab

This section enables user to create or setup different types of waveforms. It allows creating and
editing preset waveform setup in the application database where each setup can have its unique
name. The name is arbitrary. The preset setups all conform to the naming approach above. You
can create, copy and edit any setup to satisfy/ comply your specific test requirements.

In the figure below the name is an example of the suggested nomenclature:

4W, WYE FL 120V, @TA PF=1 SINUSOIDAL

The name is arbitrary. The preset setups all conform to the naming approach above. You can
create, copy and edit any setup to satisfy/ comply your specific test requirements.

NEW HARMONIC (FC)

Allows user to create new waveform preset. Waveform is defined by a CSV file containing harmonic
number and the two Fourier coefficients for each. A
SETUP typical file is shown in Appendix B.
Enables user to select the waveform presets they want to
copy or edit. When creating new preset, this allows the ANSI C12.20
user to write the waveform setup name. ANSI C12.20-2015 specifies a number of waveforms for
harmonic testing of meters. All these waveforms are
CANCEL predefined in the system and can be selected by picking the
appropriate definition in the File Browser. NOTE: There
When clicked it cancels whatever action the user
are different files for voltage and current.
chooses.
For all waveform definitions the amplitude of the waveform is
COPY automatically scaled by the system so that the RMS value is
This allows the users to duplicate an existing preset. as specified under AMPLITUDE. The phase is shifted by the
amount specified compared to the original definition

SAVE PARAMETER SHIFT

Allows the user to save a waveform preset whether Increments or decrements all related input values:
as a new preset or the ones being edited. voltage, current, and phase uniformly.

SERVICE VECTOR DIAGRAM

Service refers to the transformer (CT, PT, LINE) Visual representation of the current, voltage and
configuration that is feeding the meter. For example, a 4- phase angles.
WIRE, WYE waveform will have three voltages and three
currents.

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FREQ WAVEFORM PREVIEW

Allows user to input the frequency ranging from 45- Shows the graph of the waveform setup.
65 Hz.
HARMONIC (A&P)
SINUSOIDAL Waveform is defined by a CSV file containing harmonic
A pure sinusoidal wave number, amplitude and phase. A typical file is shown
in Appendix B.

2.3.9 SEQUENCES Tab

The Sequence tab is used to setup or edit test sequences. Test sequences allow you to setup a
complex test scenario that can be run from the TEST tab by selecting it in a dropdown box.

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NEW TIME (min:sec)

Allows user to create new test sequence. Duration of the test in minutes and seconds

SEQUENCE REPEATS
The name you give the test scenario. Number of times a test will be repeated

CANCEL PULSES
When clicked it cancels whatever action Number of meter pulses that the test will be
the user chooses. run

COPY SERVICE
This allows the users to duplicate an Each sequence has a unique service type
existing test sequence. with which it is associated.

SAVE A sequence may contain any number of

Allows the user to save a test sequence tests. There are Four Test Types available.
applies to new, copied and edited test They can be combined in any order. Each
sequence. type requires different parameters. The
four test types are:
The additional parameters are:
ACCURACY
TAG Measure the meter’s Watt-Hr accuracy
A user defined short label for the test. based on the meter’s pulse output

WAVEFORM SETUP DEMAND

The specific waveform setup associated Check the meter’s demand measurements
with this test.

DRIVE INTERVAL (min:sec)

Run the waveform generator for a For a demand test, the demand interval.
specified time (no metrology)
SUBINT (min:sec)
TIME RUN For a demand test, the demand sub-
interval.

WEIGHT SYNC TO CLOCK

A weight associated with each test. A For demand tests, if set the time interval
weighted average error is computed that will be synced to real time.
is the sum of the products of weight and
test error. P/F %
The pass/fail criterion. Test error must be
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2.3.10 MANUAL TEST Tab

The MANUAL TEST Tab allows the user to adjust all system parameters on the fly and run a
single test at a time. It does not use predefined sequences.

FORM TEST TYPE

Selection of different meter forms. Contains the four test types:

SERVICE ACCURACY
Service refers to the transformer (CT, PT, Measure the meter’s Watt-Hr accuracy
LINE) configuration that is feeding the based on the meter’s pulse output
meter. For example, a 4-WIRE, WYE
waveform will have three voltages and DEMAND
three currents. Check the meter’s demand measurements

DRIVE
WAVEFORM GENERATOR Run the waveform generator for a specified
PARAMETER SHIFT time (no metrology)
VECTOR DIAGRAM
WAVEFORM PREVIEW TIME RUN
(See SECTION 2.3.8)
TAG
Serves as an alias for the manual test that is
being performed.

TOLERANCE INTERVAL
For a demand test, the demand interval.

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WARM UP SUBINT
Set the warmup time before testing. For a demand test, the demand sub-interval.

TEST TIME SYNC TO CLK

Shows the accumulated test time.
VOLTAGE OFF
# OF TESTS Turns off the voltage output.
Test Repetition
LOAD OFF
PULSES/REVS Turns off the load.
Allows the user to input the number of
pulses or revolutions they intend to use for PLAY button
testing. Starts the manual test.

2.3.11 HEADER Features

1- Date/Time display
Displays time and date information.
2- Settings Button
Clicking this button opens the Settings popup window (See Section 2.3.12 )
3- Need-To-Sync indicator icon
When blinking-red, signals the need for all connected masters to be synced
4- SYNC DB button
Clicking this button opens Database Sync popup window (See Section 2.3.13) where master to be synced
can be selected.
5- Application Version display
Shows the specific version of the running application.
6- User Information
Shows the username used during login. Clicking this shows an option to Logout or Exit the application.

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2.3.12 Settings Window

This window contains application settings which the user can customize. Settings are
categorized into two tabs: Net Scan and On Start settings.

[Link] NET SCAN Settings

This tab allows the user to add new subnetworks relative to their network connection or remove
listed inapplicable subnetwork(s).

ADD
Adds the typed SubNet value in the NET SCAN
SUBNETS textbox.

REMOVE
Remove a selected subnet in the list

WAIT FOR RESPONSE

This value determines how long the application
will wait for the IP response during network
discovery. You can set a higher value if IP
discovery fails due to slow network speed. A
value of 1 sec is usually optimal in most cases.

[Link] ON START Settings

This tab allows the user to permit certain features to be performed automatically when the application
starts up.

CONNECT TO PREVIOUS… Checkbox

Check this option to allow auto-connection
of cached (previously connected) devices
after logging into the application.

SHOW DEVICE HISTORY… Checkbox

Check this option to show Device History
popup window after logging into the
application.

DONE button
Click this to close the Settings window.

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2.3.13 Database Sync Window

This window allows user to perform Database Sync operations to ensure that master data matches that of the Test
Manager Application. There are three types of sync operation or mode:
Upload to Device – data are transferred from the Application to the device
Download from Device – data are transferred from the device to the Application
Both (Full Sync) - data are transferred between Application and device

An analysis operation is performed first before the actual sync process to determine what specific data needs to be
synced between the Application and device.

1- Masters IP List
Contains master IP’s that are available for syncing. Selecting an IP will start the analysis phase of the Sync.
2- Sync Analysis Progress/Results information
Either a progress bar is displayed when analysis is not yet finished or a text showing a summary of the
result of the completed analysis.
3- Sync Operations information
Shows detailed operations of the information to be synced. Information is available only once analysis
phase has finished and sync operation has not yet been started.
4- Sync Operation Progress
Shows the progress of the sync operation.
5- START/STOP/RESTART SYNC button
Button to control the actual sync operation. NOTE: Performing RESTART SYNC will perform analysis again.
6- CLOSE button
Closes Database Sync window. If either analysis or sync operations are not yet finished when this button is
clicked, a popup window will show up to give the user an option to terminate the running process before
closing.
7- SYNC MODE List
Click to select Sync Mode to use.

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2.3.14 Meter Information Window

1- Meter Information Fields

Fields can be editable depending on the current operation which can either be ADD or EDIT.
2- Operation Buttons
Buttons that aid in operations related to meter information. The complete set of buttons and
their corresponding functions are listed below. Some buttons can appear depending on the
current operation.
CANCEL – Closes the window but cancels the operation performed
CLEAR – Resets all fields by either clearing them or returning to their initial/default value.
EDIT – Puts the window in EDIT operation.
UPDATE – Finalize any updates to a meter’s information when in EDIT operation.
ADD – Saves a new meter’s information (has a unique meter serial no.)
CLOSE – Closes the window. Clicking this button can also mean using the displayed meter
information for a specific master socket.
3- Meter Serial Number Field
Aside from inputting the meter serial no., it can be used to search for existing meter information by typing
the beginning characters in which a dropdown box will appear showing the possible matches.

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2.3.15 Update NextGen devices using TMA

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3 4 5

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3

1- Click SCAN/REFRESH button, causing SCAN NETWORK form to appear.

2- In SCAN NETWORK form, select IPS radio button. This will allow you to connect your unit to TMA via its
IP address.
3- Click EDIT IP LIST button to bring up SETTINGS form.
4- In SETTINGS form, type the IP address of the unit in the text field below NET SCAN IPS
5- Click ADD button to include the IP Address for connection.
6- Click DONE button. This closes the SETTINGS form and returns you to the SCAN NETWORK form.
7- Click START SCAN button to perform network scanning to connect the unit to TMA. Wait for scanning to
finish.
8- Click DONE button. When all goes well and the unit is connected to TMA, it will have an icon
representation in the left-most box (No. 9). See below

Just right-click on the unit's master

(the one where the IP address is
displayed) to access a context menu.
Just click Re-Update to begin the
update.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the unit

or close TMA while update is still
ongoing. When the update is done the
unit should automatically reboot.

NOTE: Also, please try this first on a

single unit as a test.

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3.0 CONFIGURATIONS
3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides instructions on how to configure tests using Test Manager Application (TMA).

3.2 Log in
SCREEN DESCRIPTION

NAME/INITIALS
Enter the name or initials to log in.

3.3 Device Selection

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

PREREQUISITES
The NextGen device and the TMA software must be
properly configured to be connected to the same
network. Please refer to Section 1.3 Configuring the
TMA Software.

NETWORK VIEW
This provides information on the NextGen devices that
are connected to the network.

If the list is empty, click SCAN/REFRESH to scan the

devices connected to the network. Once the list is
filled, look for the device you wish to test and check if
it is online or offline. For illustration purposes, the
device model selected was DTS-2990.

If offline, the device needs to be manually turned on. If

online, click the device to access the TMA Content
tabs.

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3.4 Meter Test

METER TEST
This is for conducting a test. The results will be displayed
as the test is being executed.

Select the desired SERVICE and TEST SEQUENCE before

starting the test. Then, click either of the following:
• VOLTAGE ON - enable service voltage only to
the socket
• LOAD ON - enable service voltage & load
current to the socket

Click the start button to execute the test.

3.5 Database Selection

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

Navigate to the DATABASE tab to choose a meter’s

information to use for the test.

DATABASE
This allows the management of meter information saved
in the application database.

Create a new meter info by clicking NEW and

entering the meter information in the required
fields. To edit/delete, select a meter’s info and
click EDIT or DELETE.

A new meter’s info can also be added by importing

a Comma-Separated Values (CSV) file. Inversely,
the database can be exported as a CSV file.

To proceed with the test, click a meter info on the

list, click USE IN TEST, and navigate to the METER
TEST tab.

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3.6 SEQUENCES
SCREEN DESCRIPTION

SEQUENCE
This enables the user to create or setup different types
of waveforms. This allows the user to adjust all system
parameters on the fly and run a single test at a time. It
does not use predefined sequences. For more details
on conducting a manual test. Preset sequences can be
edited. Upon clicking a list of the presets is shown
in a dropdown menu.

NEW Press to create a new

sequence.
CANCEL Press to exit the editing
sequence screen.
SAVE Press to save the changes
applied to the sequence.
Press to pop-up a Test Setup
EDIT window. This allows the user
to edit the waveform setup.
Press to add another test.

Press to move down the

selected test.
Press to move up the selected
test.

Deletes the selected test.

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3.7 MANUAL SETUP

SCREEN DESCRIPTION

MANUAL SETUP
This enables the user to create or setup different types
of waveforms. This allows the user to adjust all system
parameters on the fly and run a single test at a time. It
does not use predefined sequences. For more details
on conducting a manual test.

3.8 IMPORTING METERS

Meter data can be imported into the Test Manager database using a comma separated data file (.CSV)
with the following structure.

First row consists of column labels. They must match the following:

Row Label Description

This is the primary barcoded number on the meter which will be used
meterSerialNumber to identify in in all data records. It should match the barcode on the
meter exactly. (Alphanumeric max 32 characters)
meterManufacturer Name of manufacturer (Alphanumeric max 32 characters)
meterModel Model of the meter (Alphanumeric max 32 characters)
meterCatalogNumber May be used as desired by the user. (Alphanumeric max 32 characters)
utilitySerialNumber If the utility uses an identifier different than the meterSerialNumber.
(Alphanumeric max 32 characters)
Serial number of the communications module. (Alphanumeric max 32
comSerialNumber
characters)
ANSI form identification. A number from the following list:
Form 1,2,3,4,5,6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26, 29, 32, 35, 36, 45,
46, 56, 66, 76, 103, 106, 109, 112, 116, 125, 135, 136, 145, 166
Meter test constant if different from meter constant. (Fixed point
Kt
number in the form xx.x)
Meter constant. Is used as test value unless Kt is non-zero. (Fixed point
Kh
number in the form xx.x)
1.0 by default. Kh is divided by this value, i.e if Kh = 21.6 and multiplier
multiplier = 12 then the effective constant is 1.8.

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True or false. Default is false. Must be true to enable demand testing

hasDemand
of this meter. (Any non-blank character will cause this to be set to true)
True or false. Default is false. Currently does not affect testing. (Any
hasKYZ
non-blank character will cause this to be set to true)
True or false. Default is false. Currently does not affect testing. (Any
isBidirectional
non-blank character will cause this to be set to true)
meterClass One of the ANSI current classes: 2, 10, 20, 100, 200, 320, 480
If non-null will be used as the full load test amps for the meter. If null,
meterTA then the test amps are determined from the meterClass. (Fixed point
number in the form xx.x)
ANSI accuracy class. 2.0, 1.0, 0.5, 0.2, 0.1 (Default value is 0.5). (Fixed
meterAccuracyClass
point number in the form xx.x)
meterBase physical type of meter: “S”, “K”, “A”

These fields are required. If they are null in a record the record will not be imported. Fields left blank
will be set to the default value (if one is defined) or left blank in the data record. Every column must
exist in the datafile with a header that exactly matches the above. Columns other that the four marked
can be left blank. The order of columns is not significant if the column headers and data match. Each
row after the first row represents a meter to be imported. If a meterSerialNumber already exists in the
database, the imported data will replace the existing data.

STEP 1:
Open TMA and
select “DATABASE”

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STEP 2: Press “IMPORT

METERS” button
on the bottom
portion of the
TMA.

STEP 3: A file dialog will

pop-up. Kindly
select the target
csv file and press
“Open” button.

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STEP 4: It will automatically

import meters data
from csv file to
TMA. Press “CLOSE”
button from the
Import Meters
popup dialog.

STEP 5: The imported

meters can now be
shown in the
meter table.

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