How to Conduct Three-Current Vector Sum Measurements

Abstract: Tampering with electric energy measurement causes significant revenue loss to the energy providers. The MAXQ3183 polyphase AFE provides current vector sum measurements for tamper detection. This application note describes how to configure the MAXQ3183 for three-current vector sum. Test results generated with a reference design meter are provided.
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Keywords: MAXQ3183, vector sum, tamper detection, energy meter Oct 27, 2010

APPLICATION NOTE 4664
How to Conduct Three-Current Vector Sum Measurements
By:Kenneth Tang


Abstract:Tampering with electric energy measurement causes significant revenue loss to the energy providers. The MAXQ3183
polyphase AFE provides current vector sum measurements for tamper detection. This application note describes how to configure
the MAXQ3183 for three-current vector sum. Test results generated with a reference design meter are provided.

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Introduction
Tampering with the measurement of electric energy occurs in a variety of forms and causes