Factors that could cause measurement or billing inaccuracy

Factors that could cause measurement or billing inaccuracy

  • Each Augos electricity meter is manufactured and tested to the required standards. 
  • Although we test the accuracy of all devices, on-site installations introduce multiple factors that could affect the accuracy of the end readings. 
  • Factors that could cause measurement or billing inaccuracy:
  • Device hardware failure:
  • Damage due to outside forces. 
  • Manufacturing  defect
  • Device Software Failure: 
  • Damage due to outside forces.
  • Manufacturing defect
  • Incorrect System Setup: 
  • Incorrect CT ratio applied 
  • Incorrect VT ratio applied 
  • Incorrect Tariff applied
  • Installation fault: 
  • Device installed in the incorrect location.
  • Voltage connection issue
  1. Missing phases
  2. No Neutral Connection 
  3. Floating Neutral
  • CT Connection issue 
  • Missing Phases 
  • Open Circuit CT’s
  • Parallel instead of Series Connection
  • Negative Polarity 
  • Incorrect Summation connection
  • Mismatch of source of Voltage and CT connections

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