MN ELECTRIC METER COURSES

The Minnesota Electric Meter School is laid out into three groups, each of which has a course program specifically tailored to that specific knowledge level of job classification. Participants may attend any classes from any tracks, however, it is recommended to follow the tracks as they are designed for different experience levels. aProspective attendees will find a brief summary of the courses below: (H) indicates a session with "Hands-On" training.

Course Date Course Location
September 19th - 21st, 2011 Holiday Inn East - St. Paul, MN

TRACK 1

Metering For Beginners
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History of Electric Metering
Math for Metering Review
Basic Electricity Review
Intro to Single Phase Meters
Shop Testing Single Phase Meters
Applications and Wiring of Instrument Transformers
Safe Field Work Practices
Field Testing Single Phase Meters
Metering Utility Rates
 
TRACK 2

Intermediate Metering
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Polyphase Metering Review
Reactive Metering and Demand Metering
Polyphase Meter Programming
Applications and Wiring of Instrument Transformers
Load Profile Metering
AMR Technology
 
TRACK 3

Advanced Technicians
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Overview of Polyphase Transformer Rated Testing Equipment
Field Testing Primary Distribution Level Customer Installations
Troubleshooting Large Customer Installations
Using Load Profile Recording Meters
Testing Panel Meters and Transducers
Power Quality and Metering
Communications and Metering
Metering Design, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance in Transmission Substations
Meter Testing Programs