Archive for the ‘Metering’ Category


PC-Pro+ is Itron’s programming solution for their Sentinel and Centron Polyphase meter products and is available for download here.

To run PC-Pro+ 9.60 you need Windows XP or Vista and the Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 framework package.  This download does NOT include the .NET installation routine.  You will need to download it directly from Microsoft’s website if you are not upgrading from PC-Pro+ 9.50.

PC-Pro+ is Itron’s programming solution for their Sentinel and Centron Polyphase meter products and is available for download here.

To run PC-Pro+ 9.50 you need Windows XP or Vista and the Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 framework package.  This download includes the .NET installation routine there is no need to download separately.

Please note that the installation may take up to an hour depending on your internet connection speed as the .NET packages are downloaded on the fly during the installation.

Those who attended the 2009 Itron PC Pro+ Training course in Spokane WA were treated to a wonderful venue at the beautifully restored, historic Davenport Hotel.  After a software upgrade session,  Dana Smith, of Itron, took over and did a wonderful job leading the attendees thru new features and functions as she navigated attendees thru the meter programing software.

To download the latest version (9.50) of PC Pro+, visit www.itronmeters.com and go to the secure log in area.

Itron has changed their website and this has impacted the customer log in.  If you have had trouble (re)establishing your secure log in, please contact us and we will help you get this corrected.

The software does take time to load, and you will require an internet connection while loading the software,  to down load necessary support files.  Allow approximately 45min for total installation time.  If you have any problems please contact General Pacific, we can assist you thru a successful installation.

The new version of PC Pro+ will not erase any existing programs and adds new features, such as the ability to reverse engineer programs from Meter Image Files and totalize meters.

Thanks to Dana Smith for being a great instructor and to all the attendees for contributing their experiences.

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Are there wind or solar generation sites being installed on your utility system?

General Pacific and Itron Electric Meters can help you with Net or Bi-Directional Metering solutions.  Meters are available with Net Metering Registers, which subtract power Received by the utility from the customer, from Delivered power, that is supplied by the utility to the customer.  Meters are also available with Bi Directional Metering Registers, which display energy Received, Delivered, and the Net Difference.  With the help of General Pacific, meters can be configured to display the value and a three letter ID of the value.  Upon programming the meters, a simple “rEc”, “dEl”, and “nEt” can be used to notate values on the display, making the meters easy to read by the customer and meter readers.

General Pacific, Inc. is pleased to announce the dates of it’s 2nd annual northwest T.W.A.C.S. users conference on January 13th & 14th in Hayden Lake, Idaho.  This years conference, hosted by Kootenai Electric Coop, is sure to provide an excellent opertunity to learn more about the Aclara T.W.A.C.S. system and network with other system users.  

Itron has announced the dates for the 2009 Northwest Systems Software Training!

The training will be at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA: www.thedavenporthotel.com

  • The training will be the week of March 2nd thru March 6th 2009.  Classes will begin the morning of Tuesday March 3rd and finish up the afternoon of Thursday March 5th.
  • To update the annual support for PC Pro+ that includes 12 months support for PC Pro+ products, Energy Audit and one seat in the Software Systems Training class, please order the following:

Itron Catalog #K441914-036, Annual Support, including (1) seat at software training – $900.00/yr.

  • If you are unsure about the necessity of renewing your support agreement contact Russ Fink of General Pacific.  Russ can help you find the status of your support and help you renew if necessary! (800) 547-9744 or rfink@generalpacific.com

Davenport Hotel, Spokane WA

Hotel rate is $120, taxes = 10.7% plus $1.50 tourism fee per night.

Classes start Tuesday morning and end midday Thursday – March 3 – 5.

Have you updated to the latest version of the Itron meter programming software?

Have you updated PC Pro+ Advanced version 9.01 to the newest versions, 9.02 and 9.03?

If not you are missing out on significant features that can help make programming meters fast and easy.  Please go to:  www.itronmeters.com and log in under the Secure Login screen.

Contact Steve Mills at General Pacific for assistance or for a field visit!

  • smills@genpac.com
  • cell – 360.901.4901

We encourage all our customers to register for a Secure Login.  Itron has much to offer here!

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This week, the week of September 7th, is the annual meter school meeting. This year meter school is being held in the Seattle area and is being attended by many customers.  General Pacific’s entire outside sales staff will be in attendance as well as Rick Hall and Mike Crumbaker.