=== rmu-pages-41.ppm === SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE of a 15-minute time-stamped demand interval for 4 recording channelsfor bi- - directional meters or 2 recording channels for uni- directional meters main meter ITEM BACKUP MAIN METER METER DOCUMENTS a b._ kKVARh (Received) | Mass Memory | Minimum of 60 day recording | Same as the Philippine Distribution Code provisions for securing the meter clata, meter configurations and programs by electronic means and/or passwords. It shall also be secured physically by way of security seals. main meter Recording Display and record TOU Same as the | Philippine - Billing energy and power parameters | main meter Distribution Code Quantities (kWh, kVARh) | — ; ; _ Security The meter shall have | Same as the Retail Rules Communication The meter shall have one (1) Same as the Retail Rules The internal clock shall be capable of being reset/set by the data collection software | during normal collection operations. Capability independent communication | main meter Philippine ports in addition to the optical Distribution Code port. : Internal With long life lithium battery |Same as the | Retail Rules Clock/ Battery for clock/ calendar | main meter PlalippineDistribution maintenance Code Time Shall be crystal 7 Same as the Retail Rules Synchronization | synchronization time-based. main meter Plulippine Distribution Code with the necessary cover to protect the internal | component against the harmful elements ot environment that may affect its measuring circuit and | main meter Digital Display The meter shall havea digital |Same as the | | display witha minimum of5 | main meter _ integer digits. . Codes and The meter shall adhere to {Same as the | IEC, ANSL [EEE Standards established International | main meter Compliance Standards (e.g. TEC, ANSI, | TEEE). Enclosure The meter shail be provided | Same as the | ANSI Page 6 of 40 === rmu-pages-42.ppm === ] REFERENCE DOCUMENTS SPECIFICATIONS MAIN METER ITEM BACKUP METER a operation. 2.4.3. Communication Links The communication link to be installed shall be a dedicated line (landline or wireless)solely for the metering of the Retail Metering Services Provider. 2.5. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS This section provides the standards for instrument frausformers located within the metering installation. With adherence to these standards, a metering installation shall be able to fully or 2.5.1. General Requirement A metering installation shall include instrument transformers. 2.5.2. Use of Instrument Transformers Instrument transformers supplying the revenue meter shall be used solely for the purposes of revenue metering and not for any other purposes, such as, but not limited to, the attachment of other devices. Moreover, the following schemes shall not be allowed: a) The use of an instrument transformer for two or more metering points; and b) Paralleling of current trausforniers. 2.5.3. Instrument Transformer Ratios 2.5.3.1. Selection of Current Transformer Ratios Curreit transformer ratios shall be selected according to the following factors: a) The maximum sustained primary current in a current transformer shall not exceed the primary tap multiplied by the primary factor of the current trausforiner; and b) The minimum sustained primary current during normal operation shall not be less than 10% of the primary tap. 2.5.3.2, Selection of Voltage Transformer Ratios oO Voltage transformer ratios shall be selected such that operation at the minimum or maximum sustained secondary voltage shall not affect meter acciiracy or meter function. 2.5.4. Accuracy Requirements 2.5.41. Current Transformers Page 7 of 40 === rmu-pages-43.ppm === Current transformers shall conform to the IEC 44-1 Class 0.2 or ANSI C57.13 Class 0.3 or better of any instrument transformer. 25.4.2. Voltage Transformers Voltage transformers shall conform to the IEC 6044-2 Class 0.20rANSI C57.13 Class 0.3 of any iustrument transformer. 53.4.3. Accuracy Tests SAS.1. Requirements Where accuracy tests are required, they shall comply with the requirements of the Philippine Distribution Code and other ERC issuances. 2.5.4.3.2. Instrument Transformer Burdens . Burdens shall include the following considerations: a) Every device connected to every instrutmient transformer; b) The burden imposed by each device; and c) The size of the conductors in the secondary cabling and the length of the path followed by the cabling. 2.5.4.3.2.1. Current Transformers Burden Calculation The burden calculation for a current transformer shall include: a) The impedance of the secondary wiring; b) The impedance of all devices connected to the curreit transformer; c) The apparent impedance associated with the interconnection of currert trausforiersecondaries; d) The apparent impedance associated with the sharing of a common current path through a measuring device with another curreit transformer; e) The apparent impedance associated with the sharing of an approved common-return conductor; f) The apparent impedance associated with the impedance of any other current fraisfornter(s) connected in parallel with subject instrument transformer; g) Burden under balanced power system conditions; and h) Worst-case unbalance, including single-phase power. The measurement of calculation shall verify that actual burdens in service do not exceed the nameplate rated burden limits for the IEC 44-1 Class 0.2 or ANSI C57.13 Class 0.3 of any instrument transformer. 2.5.4.3.2.2. Voltage Transformers Burden Calculation The burden calculation for a voltage transformer shall include the apparent power and power factor at the secondary terminals of the jstriment transforiuer. Page 8 of 40 === rmu-pages-44.ppm === The measurement of calculation shall verify that actual burdens in service do not exceed the nameplate rated burden limits for IEC 6044-2 Class 0.2 or ANSI C57.13 Class 0.3 of any mistriument transformer, 2.5.5. Safety Requirements and Grounding System ~ A nicteriig installation shall conform to the requirements of: a) Philippine Electrical Code; and b) The IEC or ANSI/IEEE C57.13-1983 IEEE Guide for Grounding of Instrument Transformer Secondary Circuits and Cases. 2.5.6. Technical Specifications This section provides the minimum technical specifications of current transformers, voltage transformers of the main meter, as well as the lightning arresters connected to the meter. 2.5.6.1. Current Transformer Current transforiner installed at the main meter shall meet the minimum requirements listed in Table 2. Table 2.Minimum Technical Specificationsfor Current Transformers. ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE [_ | DOCUMENTS Type Outdoor Type; Minimum oil tilled, Dry Type or Gas-filled Cooling Oil immersed, Self-cooled; Butyl, - | Cast resin - - Construction Single phase, wound type, free | | standing | Accuracy Class TEC 44-1 Class 0.2 /ANSI C5713 | ; - __| Class 0.3 or better — - ; Burden Shall not exceed the rated burden | limit for the IEC 44-1 Class 0.2 | / ANSI. C57.13 Class 0.3 (Refer to Table 1 of the Appendix of the ! WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures!) Rated Primary The thermal rating factor shall not r Current be less than 1.0. \ Secondary Current TA or5A | IEC 4.2 Standard values | of rated — secondary currents Rating Factor Minimum of 1.0 at 30°C 4 Frequency 60 Hz 'S Issue 7.0 WESM-MSDM-MM-07 Page 9 of 40 === rmu-pages-45.ppm === ITEMS _ SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE | DOCUMENTS Ambient Air -5°C and 50°C for very hot climate | IEC 3.2.1 1996 Temperature | BIL ; Refer to Table 2 of the Appendix of the WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures! for applicable BIL Creepage Distance Refer to Table 3 of the Appendix of the WESM Manual on Metering | Standards and Procedures! for applicable creepage distance Number of Core Either One (1) or two (2) metering core for existing — instrument transformers, or at — leasttwo (2) metering core for new instrument - | transformers | { Mounting Depend on the applications | Grounding _| Must have adequate grounding | and conformed to IEEE C57.13.3 or | latest. Security Seal holder shall be provided to the CT secondary terminal box 2.5.6.2. Voltage Transformer Voltage transformer installed atthe main meter shall meet the minimum requirements listed in Table 3. Table 3.Minimum Specifications for Voltage Transformers. ITEM SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Type Outdoor Type; Minimum oil filled, Dry | Type or Gas-filled Oil immersed, Self-cooled; Butyl, Cast resin Construction Single phase, Inductive type, single ; bushing Termination _ | Line-to- ground ; Accuracy Class | IEC 6044-2 Class 0.2 / ANSI C57.13 Class | 1 0.3 or better | Burden Shall not exceed the rated burden limit for the IEC 6044-2 Class 0.2 / ANSI C57.13 Class 0.3 or better. (Refer to | Table 4 of the Appendix of the WESM _| Cooling C Page 10 of 40 === rmu-pages-46.ppm === +— Mounting Depend on the applications Grounding Must have adequate grounding and ee _ conformed to IEEE C57.13.3 orlatest. ; | Security Seal holder shall be provided to the CT secondary terminal box 2.5.6.3. Lightning Arrester Lightning Arrester installed at the main jeter shall meet the “Manual on Metering Standards and and Procedures'5 for applicable creepage distance Procedures!*) Ratio Refer to Table 5 of the Appendix of the | WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures'4 Secondary Refer to Table 5 of the Appendix of the Voltage WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures! | Frequency | 60 Hz Operating 55°C average ambient temperature, with | Temperature max ambient temperature not exceed ing 65°C BIL Refer to Table 2 of the Appendix of the WESM Manual on Metering Standards ; and Procedures! for applicable BIL ; ; Creepage | Refer to Table 3 of the Appendix of the distance | WESM Manual on Metering Standards Number of Core Either One (1) or two (2) metering core for existing instrument transformers or | at least two (2) metering core for new instrument transformers. minimum requirements listed in Table 4. Table 4.Minimum Requirements for Lightning Arresters. | Long Nominal Max. Peandard ic xe * i Max. Maximum | Duration Suetem Rated Impulse | on . ! Nominal Line Current Vo Itage Voltag Withstan | Operating | Discharge Discharge Impulse d Volt Volt ° | Current Class i Withstand | omage | voltage | Capability [KV] | [KV] | [Kv] [KV]. [KA] | TEC. ANSI __[KVA] 13.8 15s | 95 12 10 | CL2 | Station 100 34.5 36 170 29 10 CL 2 | Station | 100 Issue 7.0 WESM-MSDM-NIM-07 '5 Issue 7.0 WESM-MSDM-AIM-07 Page Lt of 40 === rmu-pages-47.ppm === 09 | 25 | 325 | 58 0 «de Station 100 115 123 550 98 10 CL 2 | Station | 100 138 145 650 Me | 10 CL2 | Station) 100 | 230 245 900 196 10 CL 2 Station 100 500 525 1550 420 20 CL4 | Station | 100 2.5.7. Primary Connections 2.5.7.1, Location of Primary Terminals 2.9.7.1.1, Current Transformer _The primary terminals of each current traisforner shall be located as close as practicable to the metering port. 2.5.7.1.2. Voltage Transformer The primary terminals of each voltage transformer shall be: a) At the same potential as the current transformer; and b) As close as practicable to the primary terminals of the current transformer of the same phase. 2.5.7.2. Connection to Power System With respect to any physical separation of the points at which the voltage transformer and the current transformer of each phase are connected to the power system, the metering installation shall: a) Minimize the voltage drop between the vol tage traisformer and the current transformer; and b) Minimize the leakage current between the voltage transformer and the current transformer. 2.5.7.3. Location/ Arrangement of Instrument Transformers With respect to the physical arrangement of the mstruiernt transforniers, these transformers shall be installed in accordance with thePhilippine Electrical Code and Philippine Distribution Cade. 2.5.7.4. Primary Cable 2.5.7.4.1. Quality of Materials and Workmanship The primary cable terminations connected to the high-voltage terminals of an instrument transformer shall be in good quality and of accepted workmanship. 2.5.7 4.2. Electrical Location of Primary Connections Page 12 of 40 === rmu-pages-48.ppm === Primary connections of the instrument transformer shall be located such that operation of power system equipment does not degrade the following elements: a) Accuracy of measurement; b) Data required for validation or settlement; Cc) Loss adjustment factors; and d) Monitoring of metering equipment condition. 2.5.8. Secondary Connections 2.5.8.1. Size of Secondary Cabling 2.5.8.1.1. Current Transformer The secondary cabling between the curreitt transformers and the meter test switch/block shall be of a sufficient size that the rated burden for the IEC 0.2 or ANSI 0.3 accuracy class is not exceeded when rated current flows in the secondary winding. 2.9.8.1.2. Voltage Transformer The secondary cabling between the vol tage transformers and the meter test switch/ block shall be of correct size such that the voltage drop in each phase does not exceed 0.2 V. 2.5.8.2. Codes and Conditions Instrinment transformer secondary cabling and cabling accessories shall comply with the following codes and conditions: a) The Philippine Electrical Code; b) The main iieter shall be supplied from dedicated curreitt transformers used for no other purpose; c) Voltage transformers with one secondary winding shall be dedicated to the main meter and used for no other purpose; d) Voltage transformers with more than one secondary winding shall have one winding dedicated to the main eter and shall be used for no other purpose; e) Electrical connection to the instrumeitt transformer secondary terminals shall not be outside of the meter box; f) Cabling from the instrument transformers to the meter enclosure shall be routed in dedicated conduit, and the route shall be visually traceable; and Each secondary terminal used for each instrument frausforner shall be brought to the test block on a separate conductor. ge 2.6. SECURITY OF METERING INSTALLATIONS AND DATA This section provides the security standards for metering istallations and its metering data. With adherence to these standards, a imetertiig installation shall be able to fully or partially comply with Retail Rules Clause 4.3.2.3. 2.6.1. Physical Security Page 13 of 40 === rmu-pages-49.ppm === A metering trstallation shall be secured, tamper-proof, and conforms to the following applicable security requirements: 2.6.1.1, Instrument Transformers Connections Secondary cabling shall be secured, tamper-resistant and compliant with the Plulippine Distribittion Code requirements on the security of registered revenue metering installations and metering data. 2.6.1.2. Conduit Systems All wiring from the secondary terminal box of instrument transformers to the meter box shall be placed in a conduit consistent with the provisions in thePhilippine Distribution Code. 2.6.1.3. Secondary Terminal Box Secondary terminal boxes of the current traisformers and voltage transformers shall be sealed to ensure the detection of unauthorized access to the instrument fransforiier connections. 2.6.1.4. Meter Enclosure All nieters, test links, and communication equipment shall be contained within a meter enclosure. The meter enclosure shall comply with the following requirements: a) The meter enclosure shal] be secured by the Retail Metering Services Provider; b) The Retail Metering Services Provider shall have access to the meter enclosure at all times; c) Persons other than the Retail Metering Services Provider shall not be given access to the meter enclosure; d) The meter enclosure shall be padlocked and sealed as far as practicable in a manner approved by the Central Registration Body; and e) The meter enclosure shall be weatherproof. 2.6.1.5. Meter Test Block/Switch Meter test block/switch shall be installed inside the meter enclosure to allow the current and voltage from each instrument transformer and meter to be individually determined. The meter test block/ switch shall have the following technical description: a) Test Points: 10 points, (4 potential & 6 current Poin ts); b) Pole Arrangement: P-CC-P-CC-P-CC-P; c) Rating: 600 VAC, 20 Amperes; d) Current carrying parts are made of non-tarnishing and non-corrosive resistant material; e) Switches are of the open knife-blade type; f) Current switch poles are provided with an auto- shorting jaw and the other has a shunted jack which is adaptable to a test plug; and g) Base is a one-piece resistant molding. Page 14 of 40 === rmu-pages-50.ppm === The meter test block/switch shall also be provided with the standard cover: a one-piece molded high-impact removable cover. 2.6.1.6. Meter Seals and Padlock 2.6.1.6.1. Meter Seal Requirements The requirements for meter seals are: a) Seals shall have unique serial numbers; b) Seals shall be traceable to the Retail Metering Services Provideror Energy Regulatory Commission personnel that installed the seals;and c) The Retail Metering Services Provider shall maintain a record of seal serial numbers and log subsequent changes, including reasons, for the seal change. 2.6.1.6.2. Padlock Requirements The requirements for padlocks are: a) Padlock shall be heavy duty; b) Padlock shall have only one security key and placed ona secured area; c) Security key shall be controlled by Retail Metering Services Provider; and d) Use of security key shall be documented and monitored. 2.6.1.7. Metering Perimeter The metering installation shall be secured by a perimeter fence, if applicable, and its gate properly padlocked, sealed and secured. Metering perimeter shall also be well-lighted and free from any unwanted materials, equipment, vegetation, and other entities. If the metering perimeter is not applicable, Section 8.4.5 Other Accessories of the Philippine Distribution Code shall apply. 2.6.2. Metering Data Security a) Each Contestable Costumer, through its Retail Metering Service Provider, shall ensure that the metering data recorded in each metering iistallation is protected from direct local or remote electronic access, including during the transfer of such metering data to the communication interface of the itetering database. The Retail Metering Service Provider shall implement suitable passwords and other security controls. b) The Retail Metering Service Provider shall protect the ietering data during delivery to the Central Registration Body other than electronic means and from access by persons other than itself regardless of the medium such as, but not limited to, diskettes, CDs or paper on or in which such metering data is transcribed, transferred or stored for purposes of such delivery. c) Each Retail Metering Service Providershall keep all records of passwords for electronic access to metering data confidential. d) The Retail Metering Service Providershall provide, for each metering installation, passwords to the Central Registration Body providing read-only access. e) The Retail Metering Service Provider may, or at the request of the Central Registration Body shall, change one or more of the passwords relating to a metertig installation in which it is the Retail Metering Service Provider. Page 13 of 40 === rmu-pages-51.ppm === 2.7. REDUNDANT METERING INSTALLATION A metering installation shall have a redundancy which can be achieved in two ways: a) Dual ieteriig using two independent sets of instrument transformers approved by the Central Registration Bodywhere the main instriuent transformers are connected to the main meter and the alternate iistrument transforiers are connected to the backup meter; or b) Partial redundant metering using a single set of instrument transformers approved by the Central Registration Body where both the main and backup luefers are connected to either common or separate core, 2.7.1. Minimum Requirement The minimum requirement is partial redundant metering using single set of instrument transformer approved by the Central Registration Body where the main and backup uieters are in series or in parallel and connected to a common core. 2.7.2. Minimum Metering Data Deviation For metering installations with backup meters, the metering data recorded by the main and backup mictersshall not deviate by more than 0.6%. In theevent that the deviation exceeds this value, the Retail Metering Service Providershallimmediately investigate and correct the causes of such deviations. 2.8. | EXISTING METERING INSTALLATIONS An existing metering installation that does not fully comply with the requirements of this Manual shall be permitted by the Central Registration Body to remain in service su bject to the following conditions: a) The meter has a mass memory capable of recording 15-minute demand interval and have communication ports for remote and manual data retrieval; b) The Energy Regulatory Commission has tested or verified and sealed the meter; Cc) All non-compliant tieters shall be replaced within six (6) months from the effectivity of its registration in the WESM. d) All non-compliant instrimment transformers shall be replaced within the period of two (2) vears from the effectivity of registration in the !VESM. 3. SITE EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (SEIN) 3.1. COVERAGE This section describes the standard numbering system that Retail Metertig Services Providers must follow when numbering and identifying their metering installations and its individual equipment, Page 16 of 40 === rmu-pages-52.ppm === 3.2. OBJECTIVES’ The objectives of establishing a standard numbering system for identifying and numbering metertiig installations and its individual equipment are: a) To facilitate the location of ietering titstallations for administrative purposes by reflecting the geographical location of the iuetering installation in its Site Equipment Identification Number; and b) To facilitate the identification of metering installations whose details are recorded in the metering database administered by the Central Registration Body under Retail Rules Clause 45.2; 3.3. GUIDELINES The Retail Metering Services Providers shall follow the procedures listed in this Section when numbering and identifving metering installations and its individual equipment. 3.3.1. Basis The specific details of these guidelines are as prescribed in the following provisions of the Philippine Distribution Code: a) Provision 7.12.1.1 b) Provision 7.12.1.2 c) Provision 7.12.1.3 d) Provision 7.12.2.1 e) Provision 7.12.2.2 f) Provision 8.3.1 g) + Provision 8.4.5 3.3.2. Metering Installation A nieteriig installation shall be numbered using the following convention: WWW-XXXX-YY-CCCC-NN Where: WWW Shallbe the Standard Site IDof the Substation where the Contestable Costuimer is drawing power from. RefertoProcedure No. 1 and Table 9 of the Appendix of the WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures!*ftorthe procedure on the designation and a sample list of Standard Site IDs, respectively. Note: the Standard Site ID of the Substation where the Contestable Customer is drawing power from also denotes the Market Trading Node that its metering installation shall be mapped to by the Central Registration Body. ' Issue 7.0 WESM-MSDM-MML-O7 Page 17 of 40 === rmu-pages-53.ppm === XXXX YY CCCC NN Example: Where: ARA MECO O01 PLDT 01 3.3.3. Meter Shallbe the Metered Participant [Dofthe Associated -Grid Connection Point.Referto Procedure No. 2 and Table 10 of the Appendix of the WESM Manual on Metering Standards and Procedures!*for the procedure on the designation and a sample list of Metered Participant IDs of Associated Grid Connection Points, respectively. Shallbe a two (2)digitnumberdesignating the off-take grid meter. Shallbe the Metered Participant IDofthe Contestable Customer as referenced to its short name ID.Referto Appendix Bfor the procedure on the designation of Metered Participant IDs ofContestable Customers. Shallbe a two(2)digitnumberidentifying the metering Installation of the facility of the Contestable Customer. ARA-MECO-01-PLDT-01 Standard Site ID of Araneta S/S Metered Participant ID of Meralco Grid Off-take Metering Point No. 1 Metered Participant ID of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company Metering Installation No. 1 of the Facility A meter shall be numbered using the following convention: Where: B (WWW -XXXX- yy- cecec- BY- (WWW-XXXX-YY-CCCC-N N) Shallbe a one (1)letterinitial designating the purpose of the meter.RetertoTable A-1torthe standard purpose designationsofiieters. Shallbe a one (1)digitnumberdesignatingthe function ofthe meter. The standard function designations are as follows: 1 - Delivered (OUT), 2 - Received (IN), 3 - Bi-directional (IN&OUT). Shall be the Standard Equipment Identification Number of the metering installation where the meter is located. Page 18 of 40 === rmu-pages-54.ppm === NN) Example: Where: R 4 oO (www -XXXX- YY- CCCC- NN) R3-ARA-MEC0-01-PLDT-01 Main meter purpose designation Bi-directional function designation Standard Equipment Identification Number of the mletertig installationwhere the meter is located(See sample in Section 3.3.2 for details) 3.3.4. Meter Box and Modem A meter box or modem shall be numbered using the following convention: Where: DD (www -XXXX- yyY- CCCC- NN) Example: Where: MB R (www -XXXX- YY- D-(B-WWW-XXXX-YY-CCCC-NN) Shall be the two (2) letter initial designation for the relevant metering equipment, device, or auxiliary .Refer to Table A-2for the standard designation of metering equipment, devices and auxiliaries. Shallbe a one (1)letterinitial designating the purpose of the meter. Refer to Table A-1 forthe standard purpose designations ofiieters. shall be the Standard Equipment Identification Number of the metering tstallation where the meter is located MB-(R-ARA-MEC0-01-PLDT-01) Meter Box equipment, device, or auxiliary designation Main ieter purpose designation Standard Equipment Identification Number of the ineterig installation where the meter is located (See sample in Section 3.3.2 for details) Page 19 of 40 === rmu-pages-55.ppm === cece. NN) 3.3.5. Meter Test Switch A meter test switch shall be numbered using the following convention: Where: DD YY (WWW -XXXX- yyY- CCCC- NN) Example: Where: TS 01 R (WWW -XXXX- YY- cece- NN) DDYY-(B-WWW-XXXX-YY-CCCC-NN ) Shallbe the two (2)letterinitial designation for meter test switch. Refer to Table A-2forthe standard designations of metering equipment, devices and auxiliaries. Shall be a two (2) digit number designating the off-take grid meter. Shallbe a one (1)letterinitial designating the purpose of the meter. Refer to Table A-1 forthe standard purpose designations ofnicters. shall be the Standard Equipment Identification Number of the metering tistallation where the meter is located TSO1-(R-ARA-MEC0-01-PLDT-01) Meter Test Switch equipment, device, or auxiliary designation Grid Off-take Metering Point No. 1 Main iiefer purpose designation Standard Equipment Identification Number of the meteruig installation where the meter is located (See sample in Section 3.3.2 for details) 3.3.6. Current Transformer A current transformer shall be numbered using the following convention: Where: PDD-(B-WWW-XXXX-YY-CCCC-NN) Page 20 of 40 === rmu-pages-56.ppm === DD (WWW -XXXX- YY- CCccc- NN) Example: Where: A CT R (WWW -XXXX- YY- CCCC- NN) shallbe a one (1)letterinitial designation forphase ofthe current transformer: A - Phase A, B -Phase B, C ~ Phase C Shall be thetwo (2)letterinitial designation forthe currenttransformer. Refer to Table A-2forthe standard designations of metering equipment, devicesand auxiliaries. Shallbe a one (1)letterinitial designating the purpose of the wieter. Refer to Table A-1 forthe standard purpose designations ofiieters. shall be the Standard Equipment Identification Number of the inetering installation where the meter is located ACT-(R-ARA-MEC0-01-PLDT) Phase A of the current transformer Current transformer equipment, device, or auxiliary designation Main ieter purpose designation Standard Equipment Identification Number of the meteriig — istallation where the ineter is located (See sample in Section 3.3.2 for details) P > "i Page 21 of 40 === rmu-pages-57.ppm === 4. METERING INSTALLATION REGISTRATION 41. COVERAGE Pursuant to Retail Rules Clause 4.3.21,a metering installation shall be registered in the WWESM through the Central Registration Body. This section provides the procedures to be followed by the Central Registration Body, Contestable Customers, Suppliers, and Retail Metertig Services Providers for the registration of meteriig installations of Contestable Costumers in the \VESM., 4.2. OVERVIEW In order for a metering installation to be successfully registered in the \VESM, Retail Metering Service Providers must be able to demonstrate the following requirements to the Central Registration Body: a) Metertig installation for registration are compliant with the Retail Rules and _ Section 2 of this Manual; b) Metertig installationfor registration hassuccessfully undergone an Ejnul-to-End Test and c) Metering installation — for registration has — successfully undergone commissioning tests. 4.3. METERS FOR REGISTRATION Main and backup meters, of revenue quality and the same accuracy class, shall be registered. 4.4, REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 4.4.1. Submission of Application Form and Pertinent Documents To initiate the registration of a metering installationof a Contestable Customer, itsRetail Metering Services Provider, on behalf oftheSupplieror Contestable Customer, shall submit the following to the Central Registration Bodyby courier: a) Accomplished Metering Installation Registration Form as published in the market information web site!” signed by both Retail Metering Services Provider and Contestable Custoiter; b) Load Profile of the metering installation during the previous twelve (12) months as well as its maximum and minimum hourly demand; c) Single Line Diagrams from the off-take meter or grid meter to the metering pout of the Cantestable Customer; d) Certification on Meter Test Results from the Energy Regulatory Commission with its corresponding seal; e) Retail Metering Services Provider test and calibration reports of tistriumentt transformers and nieters; Toawwwwesnph Page 22 of 40 === rmu-pages-58.ppm === f) Pro-forma Agreement between the Coittestable Customeror Supplierand its Retail Metering Services Provider; and g) Documentation of other special features of the meter. 4.4.2. Validation of Documents Upon receipt of the Metering Installation Registration Form, the Ceitral Registration Body shall inspect and validate the submitted documents for completeness and conformance to the standards established in Section 2 of this Manual. 4.4.2.1. Conformance to Requirements If the Central Registration Body deems that the submitted documents are conformant and indicates conformance to its requirements, the Central Registration Body shall notify the Retail Metering Services Provider of the conformance through fax, mail, or e-mail. 4.4.2.2. Non-conformance to Requirements 4.4.2.9. Notification If the Central Registration Body deems that the submitted documents are non-conformant or indicates a non-conformance to its requirements, the Certral Registration Body shall request the relevant Retail Metering Service Provider to provide further clarifications by sending a notification either through fax, mail, or e-mail. 4.4.2.2.2. Resubmission of Documents To proceed with the registration process, the Retail Meteriig Services Provider shall resubmit all necessary documents requested by the Central Registration Body through mail or courier. 4.4.3. Testing In addition to the transmittal of the notification of conformance to the Retail Metering Services Provider, the Ceitral Registration Body shall also request the Retail Metering Services Provider to perform commissioning tests and subsequent End-to-End Teston the metering tistallation for registration. Upon notification from the Central Registration Body, the Retail Metering Services Provider shall then conduct the required tests. 44.31, Ready for Operation When the metering installation for registration satisfactorily passes all required tests, the Retail Metering Services Provider shall submit all relevant reports to the Ceitral Registration Body. Upon receipt of the reports, the Central Registration Body shall deem the leteriug installation ready for operation. 4.4.3.2. Failure of Tests If the metering installation for registration fails any of the required tests, the Retail Metering Services Provider shall be responsible for rectifying all uncovered problems on the ietering Page 23 of 40 === rmu-pages-59.ppm === installation. Upon correction of the uncovered problem, the inetering installation shall again be subjected to the test that it failed until it passes all required tests. 4.44, Approval of Application Upon receipt of all documents indicating the conformance of the metering installation for registration to the standards in this Manual and passing of all required tests, the Central Registration Body shall issue its approval to the metering installation for registration, update its registry, and publish the newly registered metering installation of the Retail Metering Service Provider in the market information web site's, 5. METERING DATA COLLECTION 5.1. COVERAGE Pursuant to Retail Rules Clause 4.4.2.1, the Retail Metering Services Provider, on behalf of its associated Supplier or Contestable Customer, shall retrieve the metering data from the meter and transmit the metering data to the Central Registration Body. This section provides the procedures to be followed by the Central Registration Body, Contestable Customers, Suppliers, and Retail Metering Services Providersin the collectionand submission of metering data to the Central Registration Body. 5.2. DATABASES 5.2.1. Metering Database Pursuant to Retails Rules Clause 4.5.2.1, the Central Kegistration Body shall create, maintain and administer a metering database, which shall include a metering register containing information for each metering installation registered with the Certral Registration Body. 5.2.1.1. Data Inclusions The metering database shall include metering data, energy data, data substituted in accordance with Retail Rules Section 4.6, and all calculations made for settlement purposes.!9 5.2.1.2. Storage Duration Furthermore, data shall be stored in the meteriig database: a) For sixteen (16) months in accessible format: and b) For ten (10) years in archive. 5.2.1.3. Access 8 www.wesm.ph © Retail Rules Clause 4.5.2.2 * Retail Rules Clause 4.5.2.3 Page 24 of 40 === rmu-pages-60.ppm === The only entities?! entitled to have either direct or remote access to tmetering data on a read- only basis from the metering database or the metering register in relation to a metering potitt are: a) Each Supplier whose settlement amounts are determined by reference to quantities of energy flowing through that metering point, b) The Retail Metering Services Provider who is responsible for the metering utstallation at that Metering poiitt, c) The Central Registration Body and its authorized agents, d) The Market Operator and its authorized agents, e) Any Cotestable Customer with respect to the metering data in relation to the mteteriig potit registered to it, f) Any Distribution Utility with respect to Coittestable Customers whose facilities are located in its franchise area and for whom said Distribution Utility is not the Retail Metering Services Provider, g) The Market Surveillance Committee, h) The Enforcement and Compliance Office, i) The Market Assessment Group, j) The PEM Auditor, k) The Department of Energy, and 1) The Energy Regulatory Commission. 5.2.2. Installation Database Pursuant to Retail Rules Clause 4.5.1.1, a Retail Metering Services Provider shall create, maintain and administer an installation database in relation to all its metering installations. 5.2.2.1. Data Inclusions The wistallation database shall include metering data, energy data, and, if necessary, data substituted. 5.2.2.2, Access In accordance with Retail Rules Clause 4.5.1.2, a Retail Metering Services Provider shall ensure that each affected Supplier, Distribution Utility, and Contestable Customer as well as the Central — Registration Body is given access to the information in its installation database at all reasonable times and: a) In the case of data sixteen (16) months old or less, within seven (7) working days of receiving written notice from the person or entity seeking access; and b) In the case of data more than sixteen (16) months old, within thirty (30) working days of receiving written notice from the person or entity seeking access. 5.3. 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