Automated Streetlight and Subโ€‘Meter Testing

RADIAN Multiโ€‘Channel Pulse Comparator

The RADIAN Multiโ€‘Channel Pulse Comparator is built to support highโ€‘volume testing while maintaining the stability and precision your meter shop process demands.

Designed for use with RADIANโ€™s WECO 4050X/WECO 4150X/WECO 4330X Test Boards, each comparator provides 16 pulse inputs, and each WECO Test Board can interface with up to four comparators at the same timeโ€”supporting scalable throughput without sacrificing testing consistency.

The RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator performing an Automated Streetlight and Sub-Meter Testing

Product Highlights

The Multiโ€‘Channel Pulse Comparator pairs highโ€‘channel density with a workflow built for repeatable accuracy. In operation, the WECO 4050X/WECO 4150X/WECO 4330X sources voltage and current to a group of up to 16 meters per comparator, and each meterโ€™s pulse output is connected to a comparator channel. Those meter pulses are then compared against reference pulses from the RADIAN standard housed within the WECO Test Board to determine meter accuraciesโ€”delivering a stable, dependable method for highโ€‘volume verification.

Because the comparator can be moved and operated from any WECO 4050X/WECO 4150X/WECO 4330X Test Board, it adds flexibility while keeping your testing process consistent and reliable across stations.

The RADIAN Multiโ€‘Channel Pulse Comparator working in conjunction with a WECO 4050 Test Board.

Features

Highโ€‘Volume Pulse Comparison for Stable, Precise Testing Workflows
  • 16 pulse input channels per comparator for efficient, highโ€‘volume pulse comparison.
  • Up to four comparators per WECO 4050X/WECO 4150X/WECO 4330X Test Board to scale throughput while maintaining process stability.
  • NIST traceability to support revenueโ€‘grade confidence, accuracy expectations, and auditability.
  • WATTโ€‘Net software + database integration to keep results organized in a single database and format for reliable reporting.
  • Supports common streetlight/subโ€‘meter use cases for high volume testing.
  • Operable from WATTโ€‘Net software to support stable, repeatable workflows across your shop.
A control map of the RADIAN Multiโ€‘Channel Pulse Comparator

Highโ€‘Volume Streetlight and Subโ€‘Meter Testing

How a Multi-Meter Test Runs
  1. Connect the meters. Connect up to 16 meters to the source circuit of a WECO 4050X, 4150X, or 4330X Test Board.
  2. Connect the pulse outputs. Wire each meter’s pulse output to its own comparator channel.
  3. Run the test from WATT-Net. Each meter’s pulses are compared with reference pulses from the RADIAN standard inside the Test Board.
  4. Review the results. Results for every meter are stored in one WATT-Net database.

How Many Meters Per Test?

Each comparator has 16 pulse input channels, and a WECO 4050X, 4150X, or 4330X Test Board can run up to four comparators at the same time. Comparators can be moved between Test Boards, so capacity can follow the work.

Because the comparator uses the RADIAN standard already inside the Test Board, streetlight meters and sub-meters are tested with the same traceable reference and the same WATT-Net records as the rest of your meters.

Comparators Pulse channels (meters per test)
1 16
2 32
3 48
4 (maximum per Test Board) 64

Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator FAQ

What meters is the Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator for?

Streetlight meters, sub-meters, and other meters with a pulse output, typically with 5 A or milliamp-level inputs. As these meters approach revenue grade, utilities need to test them in volume while keeping the NIST traceability required for billing.
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The WECO 4050X, 4150X, and 4330X Test Boards. A comparator can be moved from one of these Test Boards to another.
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Up to 16 meters per comparator, and up to four comparators per Test Board.
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WATT-Net includes an automated Standards Compare test that runs, records, and documents the system's accuracy against an external RADIAN reference standard (sold separately). See the Universal Standards Compare Adapter.
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Yes. Meter pulses are compared with reference pulses from the RADIAN standard inside the Test Board, which is calibrated with traceability to NIST through RADIAN Calibration Services.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
The front panel the RADIAN Multi-Channel Pulse Comparator on a transparent background.
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