Connect or Disconnect Service Switch

Use these windows to manually connect or disconnect the service switch. The fields are meant to tell the current state of the service switch. In the event of a failure, the fields are used to troubleshoot the problem.

Field label

Description

Switch Disabled

True. The meter configuration does not allow the service switch to be opened or closed.

False. The meter is configured to allow the switch to be changed.

Control Mode

No Manual Disconnect. No mechanism is provided for physically connecting or disconnecting the meter.

Remote Connect. Connect or disconnect can be triggered via FDM or the head-end system.

No Local Connect. Connect with customer intervention is not available.

Load Side Voltage (LSV) Detected

True. There is voltage present on the load side of the meter. If the service switch is disconnected, it indicates that the consumer is using a generator to provide power. The meter is designed to prevent switch closure when load side voltage.

False. The meter does not detect any voltage on the load side.

Phase A/B/C/Neutral Load Side Voltage

When load side voltage is present, these fields indicate the location to help in troubleshooting.

Intended State (Control)

Connected. The most recent command to the switch was to connect it (whether or not the command succeeded).

Disconnected. The most recent command to the switch was to disconnect it (whether or not the command succeeded).

Actual State (Output)

Open. Based on the absence of load side voltage, the switch is disconnected.

Closed. Based on the presence of load side voltage, the switch is connected.

Verbose Result Code

Displays either a success message, or when there is a failure, this field gives details about the problem.