ANSI C12.14 : 82(R1993)

1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 References
4 General requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Mounting
4.3 Basic electrical ratings
4.4 Nameplates
4.5 Pulse-indicator output constant Ke
5 Cartridge and cassette magnetic tape recorders
5.1 Magnetic tape cartridge or cassette
5.2 Recording methods for data and time pulses on
      magnetic tape
5.3 Number, position, and location of recorded data
      and time channels on magnetic tape
5.4 Time intervals
5.5 Clock time range
5.6 Test means for data and time channels
5.7 Battery carry-over, when provided
5.8 Pulse counters, when provided
5.9 Latching input circuits, when provided
5.10 Master-slave capability, when provided
5.11 Terminal designations
5.12 Recorder enclosures
5.13 Metric conversion
Figures
1 Type 1A recorder cartridge dimensions
2 Type 1B recorder cassette dimensions
3 Type 1A recorder data channel locations for two-
      and four-channel recorders
4 Type 1B recorder data channel locations for two-
      channel recorders
5 Terminal designations, type 1A recorder
6 Terminal designations, type 1B recorder
7 Recorder enclosure dimensions
8 Recorder enclosure dimensions with an internally
      mounted Watthour meter
9 Recorder enclosure dimensions with an externally
      mounted Watthour meter
Appendices
A Definitions
B Performance requirements
C Design and construction requirements

Provides recommended minimum requirements for magnetic tape pulse recorders for electricity meters. It covers the voltage, frequency ratings, recording format, enclosure requirements and other general specifications for magnetic tape pulse recorders. Specifications contained are intended to assure recorder reliability to the extent that such a quality can be demonstrated by laboratory testing.