How to read your meter

U3300 Meter
For Meter Code 0530

The U3300 is Western Power’s latest standard
electronic accumulation meter for residential
properties with a three-phase installation supply (up
to 125 amperes).
This meter has a liquid crystal display (LCD) to
display the electricity consumption that is being
recorded.
The meter is programmable for time-of-use (TOU)
metering, and is capable of bi-directional (import -
export) measurement and recording of energy.
The first five digits of the serial number for this type
of meter start with 0530xxxxxx.

1 Communication Module Cover It protects the communication module of

1
the meter, and provides easy access for technician during maintenance.
2 Nameplate Label Gives the basic technical information about the meter
2
and its serial number. Each meter is assigned a unique individual serial
number, and the first four digits are the meter code followed by a six digit
serial number.
3
3 LCD This is the display which shows the total electricity consumption, and
for the smart power tariff, it will also display the electricity consumption of
the different tariff rates. The meter is also programmed
to display the time and date.
4
4 Test LEDs (Wh and VArh) The light (LED) will pulse (on & off) when
electricity is being used, and these pulses get faster as electricity
consumption increases.
5
5 Phase Indicators These indicate the active voltage presents of each
phase. A, B and C.
6
6 Alternate Display Scroll Button (1) This button is used to scroll the
register displays in the sequence that they have been programmed in the
meter. Each press of the scroll button will show the next register display.
7
7 Load Control Boost Button (2)
This is used as a load control boost button for overriding or connecting
controlled loads such as hot water systems (Meters with serial numbers
starting with 05302xxxxx do not have this feature).
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8 Optical Port This is the meter’s infrared (IR) device, where authorised
Western Power personnel download the data from the meter using an
optical probe cable connected to a handheld unit (HHU).
9
9 Terminal Cover Seal The meters are sealed on the main cover at the
manufacturing plant. This seal prevents unauthorised personnel from
accessing the internal components of the meter.
10
10 Terminal Cover It protects the live meter terminals and screws from
unauthorised access and safety of customer and personnel.
How to read your meter
How to read your meter
Three-Phase AMI
U3300 Meter
Smart
For Meter Code Meter
0530
For Meter Code 0530

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customer export registers are channels “50, 60, 70 and 80”.
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For any queries please contact Western Power on 13 10 87 or visit westernpower.com.au