Radian Bantam Plus RB-2 Series User manual

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About This Getting Started Guide
Radian Research, Inc. makes no warranty on the accuracy of the information contained in this getting started
guide and accepts no liability for its use.
The information contained in this getting started guide remains the property of Radian Research, Inc. It is
provided in good faith for the operation and servicing of this Radian Research, Inc. product. We reserve the
right to take legal action where this information is divulged to third parties without our written consent or in
circumstances that may cause us commercial harm.
The operation of this equipment requires training and experience in electric meter testing. The information in
this getting started guide is designed to supplement existing knowledge and experience already attained and
practiced by journeyman-level meter test technicians. Novice meter test technicians should not attempt to operate
this equipment without first gaining the basic knowledge of meter testing and the application of meter testing
equipment from a certified training course.
Copyright © 2012 Radian Research, Inc.
Radian Research reserves the right to change any information in this document without notice.

Table of Contents
About This Getting Started Guide........................................................................................... 6
1 Product Introduction and Specifications............................................................................. 6
1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Optional Accessories........................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Product Features.............................................................................................................11
1.3.1 RB-20 Portable Test System .....................................................................................................11
1.3.2 RB-2X Embedded Winboard Software ......................................................................................11
1.4 Safety Information ...........................................................................................................12
1.4.1 General Safety Summary...........................................................................................................12
1.4.2 Symbols Found on the Equipment.............................................................................................13
1.4.3 Conventions Used in this Getting Started Guide .......................................................................13
1.5 Specifications..................................................................................................................14
1.5.1 RB-2X Bantam Plus ...................................................................................................................14
1.5.2 RB-2X I/O Connection................................................................................................................15
2 Operation Preparation .........................................................................................................17
2.1 Getting Started................................................................................................................17
2.1.1 Thank you for your purchase .....................................................................................................17
2.1.2 Preparing Equipment for Use.....................................................................................................18
2.1.3 Registering Your Equipment......................................................................................................21
2.2 Operational Considerations .............................................................................................22
3 Product Features..................................................................................................................23
3.1 RB-2X Components and Controls....................................................................................23
3.1.1 Top Panel...................................................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Touch Screen Display................................................................................................................26
4 Operations Overview ...........................................................................................................28
4.1 Setting the Bantam Plus..................................................................................................28
4.1.1 Powering on the Unit ....................................................................................................28
4.1.2 Powering on the Unit in the Field..................................................................................29
4.2.1 Conducting a Meter Test with the Bantam Plus Integrated Socket…………………...….30
4.2.2 Meter Test using Meter Test Adapter (RB-MTA) option…………………..……….......…34
5 RB-2X Administration Application......................................................................................35

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5.1 Administration Application Overview................................................................................35
6 RB-2X Utilities Application..................................................................................................37
6.1 Utilities Overview.............................................................................................................37
7 RB-2X Site Information Application....................................................................................39
7.1 Site Information Application Overview .............................................................................39
8 Routine Maintenance and Service ......................................................................................41
8.1 Contact Information.........................................................................................................41
8.2 Routine Maintenance.......................................................................................................41
8.3 Service............................................................................................................................42
8.3.1 Service .......................................................................................................................................42
8.3.2 Warranty Service........................................................................................................................43
8.3.3 After-Warranty Service...............................................................................................................44
8.4 Helpful Documentation and Resources............................................................................45

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Table of Figures
Figure 1 RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System ....................................................................................7
Figure 2 WATT-Net and Windboard Software Data Transfer ……............................................................ 19
Figure 3 RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable test system rear panel Nameplate containing equipment serial
number........................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4 RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System Cooling Vents...........................................................22
Figure 5 Bantam Plus Main Menu Screen ..................................................................................................26
Figure 6 Touch Screen Keyboard ………………………………………………………………………………. 27
Figure 7 Numeric Screen Keyboard………………………………………………………………………………27
Figure 8 Windows Screen Keyboard…………………………………………………………………................27
Figure 9 Bantam Plus Screen Tour………………………………………………………………………….…30
Figure10 Bantam Plus Meter Test Screen……………………………………………………………...............31
Figure 11 Bantam Plus Meter Run Testing Screen………………………………………………………...…..32
Figure 12 RB-2x Administration View…………………………………………………………………..………..34
Figure 13 RB-2x Utilities Application View………………………………………………………………………36
Figure 14 Site Information Application View……………………………………………………………………..38
Figure 15 View of the Meter Test screen with the Data View enabled to view or edit meter
information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..39
Figure 16 Removable Socket Liners……………………………………………………………………….…….42

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About This Getting Started Guide
The RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System is designed as a stand-alone meter
test system. The product functionality can be extended through use of optional test
adapters (see section 1.1) to accommodate different meter and CT test applications.
Use this getting started guide for the RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System to
perform the tasks shown below. Additional guidance and documentation can be
obtained by reviewing the Bantam Plus Operations Manual.
Test Meter Accuracy
Perform a Standards Compare.
Edit Meter Test Forms and Assign Operator Profiles
Read results
Transfer Meter Measurement data to an external controller.
1 Product Introduction and Specifications
This chapter provides an introduction to the RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test
System and contains the following sections:
1.1 Product Overview
1.2 Optional Accessories
1.3 Product Features
1.4 Safety Information
1.5 Specifications
1.1 Product Overview
The Radian Research, Inc. Bantam Plus Portable Test System is designed for fast
and accurate testing of electricity meters. The Bantam Plus combines advanced
capabilities of an automated meter socket, the accuracy of a Radian reference
standard as well as the embedded Winboard automated test software to provide a
lightweight, easy-to-use test system.

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The RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System consists of the main components
shown below in Figure 1.
Figure 1 RB-2X Bantam Plus Portable Test System
Automated Meter Test Socket
‘Sensor Pro’ Infrared and
Visible Light optical sensor
Interface panel to access
external sensors, computer
peripherals & options.
Touch Screen color display
display.
Automated Meter Test Socket
Sound control keyboard
Status Indicators
display.
Automated Meter Test Socket

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1.2 Optional Accessories
Optional accessories and routine maintenance kits are available for the Bantam Plus
these include the following:
RB-MSA
Meter Socket Safety Power Adapter
Simply pull the meter and insert the safety
adapter into the exposed meter socket.
Adapter faceplate voltage banana sockets
provide easy access to service voltage.
RB-MTA
Meter Test Adapter An assembly that
plugs into the Bantam Plus meter socket
and delivers voltage and current (20 Amps
max) to the meter test socket.(see section
4.2.2)
RB-FPC
RB-2x Field Power Cable An eight foot
length of three core cable terminated with
alligator clips and banana plugs to
connect to meter socket service volts.
RB-IRDS
IR /Visible LED/Laser Disk Sensor, Band
Mount The most versatile three in one
meter pulse sensor assembly enables
meters to be tested in the socket.
RB-OPTOCOM
OPTOCOM Optics Kit –Port 1 Used for
meters that requires communication via
Optocom interface.

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RB-MOUNT
Frame mount for Mechanical meter
orientation and wall mount capability.
RB-MECH
90 Degree Adapter for mechanical meters
RM-1S
The RM-1S Remote Reset Switch is a
normally closed push button switch. The
push-button has a tactile feel to provide
instantaneous feedback of switch
actuation.
RB-MAG
Magnetic Mount Optics Kit
RB-BPH
Back Pack carry harness
RB-BAG
Nylon Accessories Bag 12(l) x 8(h) x 5(w)
inch.

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RB-KYZIO
Advance I/O KYZ Breakout Cable
Connects to Bantam Plus KYZ port.
RB-BARCODE
Serial Barcode Scanner Collect Meter
Faceplate information and run meter tests
automatically from a barcode scanner.
RB-SCI
RB-2x to RS Calibration System Interface
Kit Used for interface to a Radian Syntron
System for calibration purposes.
RB-SCA
RB-2x to RD-2x Standards Compare
Adapter Used to interface with an
external RD for calibration purposes.
RB-SMK
RB-2x Socket Maintenance Kit Contains
pack of six field replacement socket
assemblies and one Torx drive.
RB-SCRN
RB-2x Replacement Screen Shield
Damaged or badly scratched screen
protectors are field replaceable.
RB-TSBR1
(Supplied with RB-
TSJ)
Test Switch Interface Adapter with
Burden and Ratio Testing An adapter that
plugs into the Bantam meter socket.
Provides access to clamp probes and
direct secondary current for CT
measurement.
RB-TSJ
Test Switch Current Jumper Kit (Supplied
with RB-TSBR1)