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TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device

The TE3100 offers DC power and energy measurement accuracy of Class 0.02 / Class 0.05. Within the DC energy traceability system, it can serve as a reference standard for DC energy meters. It features a wide measurement range, high accuracy, excellent stability, strong load capability, and supports fully automatic verification.
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TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device

*Images are for reference only. Configurations and details may vary depending on the application scenario.

1. Overview

The TE3100 adopts Tunkia’s latest IPMA design. The complete system consists of a main unit, current range extender (optional), DC voltage source and power supply unit, error processing module, multi-position verification bench, and dedicated software.

The TE3100 offers DC power and energy measurement accuracy of Class 0.02 / Class 0.05. Within the DC energy traceability system, it can serve as a reference standard for DC energy meters. It features a wide measurement range, high accuracy, excellent stability, strong load capability, and supports fully automatic verification.

(Note IPMA  (1): — a proprietary technology trademark of TUNKIA, is the abbreviation for Integrated Precision Measurement Architecture. IPMA is a new generation of high-precision, modular, and highly reliable measurement instrument architecture introduced by TUNKIA. It integrates precision electromagnetic measurement technology with high-speed bus technology, effectively addressing the challenges of achieving ultra-precision measurement with conventional modular instruments.)

2. Features

  • DC Standard Voltage Source: 0 ~ 1550 V

  • DC Standard Current Source: 0 ~ 120 A (expandable to N × 550 A via current range extender); configurable according to application requirements

  • DC Low-Level Voltage Source: ± (0 ~ 12 V)

  • Auxiliary Power Supply: Adjustable DC 5 ~ 48 V + AC 220 V supply, used to power Class A energy meters

  • Standard Second Pulse Measurement: Available for testing the daily timing error of energy meters

  • Modular Design: Flexible configuration based on different current ranges and meter positions; convenient for future upgrades or replacement.

3. Application

Serve as DC Energy Metrology Standard

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device
  1. The TE3100 is available in Class 0.02 and Class 0.05 versions, supporting simultaneous verification of multiple meter positions.

  2. Within the DC electrical energy metrology system, it can serve as a standard verification system for the calibration of direct-connected energy meters, voltage-type transformer-operated energy meters, and DC shunts.

  3. It is primarily used by provincial and municipal metrology institutes, utility metering centers, and DC energy meter 3. manufacturers.


4. Reference standards

Types

Standards

National Standard

GB/T 33708-2017 Static meter for direct current energy

GB/T 33708-2025 Electricity metering equipment (DC)

GB/T 44932-2024 DC energy meter inspection Device

International Standard

IEEE Std 2960TM-2023 IEEE Guide for Testing Equipment for Direct Current Electrical Energy Meters

Metrology Regulations

JJG 842-2017 Electronic Meters for Measuring Direct-current Electrical Energy

JJG 1186-2022 Verification Equipment for DC Electrical Energy Meters

JJF 1779-2019 Program of Pattern Evaluation of Electricity Meters for Direct Current Energy

JJF 1587-2016 Calibration Specification for Multimeters

Military Standards

JJG (Military) 198-2019 Verification Regulation for DC Digital Voltmeters

Industry Standards

DL/T 1484-2015 Technical Specification for Direct Current Electricity Meters

DL/T (Power) 980-2005 Verification regulation of digital multimeter

State Grid Standards

Q/GDW 1825-2013 Technical specification for direct current electricity meters

Q/GDW 1826-2013 Technical specifications for DC energy meter verification devices

Q/GDW 1819-2013 Technical specification for voltage monitor


 

5. Characteristic

5.1 Modular Design

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device

The complete system adopts a modular design. The cabinet integrates one measurement and control main unit and a current range extender, while the bench is equipped with built-in DC voltage source and power supply units (one per meter position), meter mounting racks, and other modules.

  1. Measurement and Control Main Unit: Controls the output of the DC voltage source and power supply units; integrates a 100 A standard current source and standard energy pulse function.

  2. Current Range Extender: Single 550 A current module, configurable as N × 550 A output according to requirements.

  3. DC Voltage Source and Power Supply Unit: Integrates a DC standard voltage source, four-wire low-level voltage source, and auxiliary power supply into one module; one unit is provided per meter position.

5.2 DC Voltage Source and Power Supply Unit

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device
  1. DC Voltage Source and Power Supply Unit: Integrates a DC standard voltage source (10 mV ~ 1.5 kV), a four-wire low-level voltage source (10 μV ~ 12 V), and an auxiliary power supply (DC 5 ~ 48 V) into a single module. It offers excellent expandability, versatility, and reliability, with simple maintenance.

  2. DC Low-Level Voltage Source: Supports bidirectional output and adopts a four-wire Kelvin connection. It is equipped with low-thermal EMF terminals and leads. Compared with conventional two-wire voltage sources, it effectively eliminates the influence of lead resistance, contact potential, and thermal EMF on measurement accuracy.

 

5.3 Multi-function Interface

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device
  1. Multifunction Interface: Integrates multiple functions and supports RS485 communication with the meter under test. It enables precise measurement of second pulses, forward energy pulses, and reverse energy pulses from the meter under test.

  2. High-Accuracy Clock Module: Built-in clock module with an accuracy of up to 0.2 ppm. It measures second pulse signals via the interface to perform daily timing error tests.

  3. Optional Reverse Energy Pulse Function: Supports both forward and reverse energy metering.

5.4 Automated Test Software

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device
  1. Automated Test Software: Equipped with dedicated automation software capable of performing automatic verification of all test items in accordance with regulations such as JJG 842-2017.

  2. Flexible Calibration Modes: Supports fully automatic or semi-automatic calibration, with functions for raw data recording, analysis, management, and customized report template export.

  3. Customizable and Upgradeable Software: Software functions can be tailored to customer requirements and support future upgrades to incorporate new regulation-based test procedures.

6. System Overview

TUNKIA TE3100 DC Energy Meter Verification Device

S/N

Functions

1

Measurement & Control Main Unit

Serves as the core measurement and control unit of the system, integrating a pulse module, communication module, and 100 A DC current output function.

2

Current Range Extender

Single 550 A current extension module, configurable as N × 550 A output according to requirements.

3

Current Busbar

Copper busbar for current output connection.

4

Error Display Screen

Displays the calculated error results for each meter position.

5

Multifunction Interface

Includes energy pulse ports, second pulse port, RS485 interface, and other communication interfaces.

6

DC Voltage Source and Power Supply Unit

Integrates a DC standard voltage source, four-wire low-level voltage source, and auxiliary power supply unit.


 

7. Specifications

7.1 DC Voltage Output (DCV)

Range

Output Range

Minimum Resolution

Stability

Tcal±5°C

1-hour

Absolute Measurement Uncertainty

(k=2) Tcal±5°C

1-year

Maximum Load Current

Ripple Factor

( % )

Class 0.02

Class 0.05

Class

0.02

Class

0.05

±( μV/V of output + μV/V of range )

100 mV

± (0 ~ 120.000 0) mV

0.1 μV

TBD

TBD

TBD

120 + 80

50 mA

< 0.2

300 mV

± (0 ~ 360.000 0) mV

0.1 μV

TBD

TBD

TBD

120 + 80

100 mA

< 0.2

1 V

± (0 ~ 1.200 000) V

1 μV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

150 mA

< 0.2

3 V

± (0 ~ 3.600 000) V

1 μV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

150 mA

< 0.2

10 V

± (0 ~ 12.000 00) V

10 μV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

150 mA

< 0.2

30 V

5.000 00 V ~ 36.000 00 V

10 μV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

80 mA

< 0.2

100 V

20.000 0 V ~ 120.000 0 V

0.1 mV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

80 mA

< 0.2

300 V

50.000 0 V ~ 360.000 0 V

0.1 mV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

60 mA

< 0.2

1000 V

200.000 V ~ 1 550.000 V

1 mV

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

15 mA

< 0.2

Supports Automatic or Manual Range Switching: Display resolution: 6½ digits.

Stabilization Time: ≤ 2 s; an additional 1 s is required during range switching.

Protection Functions: Short-circuit protection and overload protection.

 

7.2 DC Current Output (DCI[2])

Range

Output Range

Minimum Resolution

Stability

Tcal±5°C

1-hour

Absolute Measurement Uncertainty

(k=2) Tcal±5°C

1-year

Maximum Load Current

Ripple Factor ( % )

Class 0.02

Class 0.05

Class 0.02

Class

0.05

±( μA/A of output + μA/A of range )

100 μA

± (0 ~ 120.000 0) μA

0.1 nA

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

10 V

< 0.2

300 μA

± (0 ~ 360.000 0) μA

0.1 nA

TBD

TBD

TBD

TBD

10 V

< 0.2

1 mA

± (0 ~ 1.200 000) mA

1 nA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

3 mA

± (0 ~ 3.600 000) mA

1 nA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

10 mA

± (0 ~ 12.000 00) mA

10 nA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

30 mA

± (0 ~ 36.000 00) mA

10 nA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

100 mA

± (0 ~ 120.000 0) mA

0.1 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

300 mA

0 ~ 360.000 0 mA

0.1 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

1 A

0 ~ 1.200 000 A

1 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

3 A

0 ~ 3.600 000 A

1 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

10 A

0 ~ 12.000 00 A

10 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

10 V

< 0.2

30 A

0 ~ 36.000 00 A

10 μA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

5 V

< 0.2

100 A

0 ~ 120.000 0 A

0.1 mA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

5 V

< 0.2

500 A

0 ~ 600.000 0 A

0.1 mA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

2 V

< 0.2

N*500 A

0 ~ N * 550.000 A

1 mA

14 + 6

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

2 V

< 0.2

Supports Automatic or Manual Range Switching: Display resolution: 6½ digits.

Stabilization Time: ≤ 2 s; an additional 1 s is required during range switching.

Protection Functions: Short-circuit protection and overload protection.

7.3 DC Low-Level Voltage Source (DCIu)

Range

Output Range

Minimum Resolution

Stability

Tcal±5°C

1-hour

Absolute Measurement Uncertainty

(k=2) Tcal±5°C

1-year

Maximum Load Current

Ripple Factor

( % )

Class 0.02

Class 0.05

Class

0.02

Class

0.05

±( μV/V of output + μV/V of range )

1 mV

± (0 ~ 1.200 000) mV

1 nV

20 + 8

20 nVrms

100 + 40

120 + 60 nV

3 mV

± (0 ~ 3.600 000) mV

1 nV

20 + 6

60 nVrms

100 + 30

120 + 0.2 μV

10 mV

± (0 ~ 12.000 00) mV

10 nV

20 + 4

0.2 μVrms

100 + 20

120 + 0.6 μV

30 mV

± (0 ~ 36.000 00) mV

10 nV

18 + 4

30 + 10

90 + 20

120 + 80

< 0.2

100 mV

± (0 ~ 120.000 0) mV

0.1 μV

16 + 4

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

< 0.2

300 mV

± (0 ~ 360.000 0) mV

0.1 μV

16 + 4

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

≤ 10 mA

< 0.2

1 V

± (0 ~ 1.200 000) V

1 μV

16 + 4

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

≤ 10 mA

< 0.2

3 V

± (0 ~ 3.600 000) V

1 μV

16 + 4

30 + 10

80 + 20

120 + 80

≤ 10 mA

< 0.2

10 V

± (0 ~ 12.000 00) V

10 μV

14 + 4

30 + 10

70 + 20

120 + 80

≤ 10 mA

< 0.2

Supports Automatic or Manual Range Switching: Display resolution: 6½ digits.

Stabilization Time: ≤ 2 s; an additional 1 s is required during range switching.

Protection Functions: Short-circuit protection and overload protection.

 

7.4 DC Energy (Voltage + Current / Low-Level Voltage)

DC Power/Energy

Output Range

Combination of DC Voltage and DC Current (or DC Low-Level Voltage)

Measurement Uncertainty

Sum of voltage measurement uncertainty and current measurement uncertainty (or DC low-level voltage measurement uncertainty)

Energy Pulse

Standard Energy Pulse Output

High-Frequency Full-Scale Value: Corresponds to 120 kHz

Pulse Output Frequency

Output Frequency Jitter Time: < 10 μs

Standard Energy Pulse Input

Signal Amplitude: 5 V, TTL level; capable of directly receiving optical energy pulses from the meter under test

FH=120 kHz × Power ÷ Voltage Range ÷ Current Range

FL=120 kHz × Power ÷ Voltage Range ÷ Current Range ÷ 10000

Energy Error Display

Automatic display with a resolution of 0.0001%

 

7.5 Clock Daily Timing Error

Second Signal Measurement

Pulse signal input: Square wave, amplitude 0–5 Vpk

Measurement range: 0.1 Hz ~ 1 MHz

Annual measurement uncertainty (k = 2): 2.0×10-7

Standard Second Signal Output

Frequency: Standard 1 Hz reference signal

Annual measurement uncertainty: 2.0×10-7

Input level: ≤ 5 V

Clock

Satellite time synchronization with real-time clock display

Daily timing error supports two display formats: s/d and ppm/ppb.

 

7.6 Auxiliary Power Supply

DC Power Output

Output Voltage

+(5 ~ 48) V

Maximum Load Capacity

5 W / meter position

AC Power Output

Output Voltage

220 V

Maximum Load Capacity

≥5W / meter position

Note: Other types of power supply can be customized.

8. General Specification

Power Supply

Three-phase five-wire, 305 - 460 Vac,47 Hz~63 Hz

Maximum Power Consumption

①Measurement & Control Main Unit

Power Consumption 1500 VA

②Wiring Bench

(including DC Voltage Source and Power Supply Unit)

Power Consumption 100 VA/ Meter Position

③Current Range Extender

550 A per module; power consumption: 1.6 kVA per module (3.2 kVA per module optional)

Total Power Consumption =①+②+③

(Taking 1.6 kVA per 550 A module as an example)

Example: If two current range extenders are selected (maximum current output: 1.1 kA) with a 6-position bench:

Total power consumption = 1500 VA + 6 × 100 VA + 2 × 1.6 kVA = 5.3 kVA

Warm-up Time

30 minutes

Temperature Performance

Operating temperature: 5°C~45°C; Storage temperature: -10°C~55°C;

Calibration temperature: (cal = 23 ± 2 °C)

Humidity

Performance

Operating humidity: < 80% @ 30°C, < 70% @ 40°C, < 40% @ 50°C;

Storage humidity: (20%~80%) R·H, non-condensing.

Communication Interface

LAN×1, RS232×1, USB×1

 

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