{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-metering-compartment","name":"Metering compartment","kind":"object","abbreviation":"GA","aliases":["instrument chamber","Metering compartment CAD","Metering compartment general arrangement","Metering compartment panel layout"],"category":"equipment-layouts","drawingTypes":["GA","SLD"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A metering compartment groups specified measurement devices and associated wiring.","description":["A metering compartment groups specified measurement devices and associated wiring.","Coordinate door-mounted instruments, CT/VT interfaces and test access. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Coordinate door-mounted instruments, CT/VT interfaces and test access.","Metering may share an enclosure with other equipment or use a separate compartment."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Coordinate door-mounted instruments, CT/VT interfaces and test access.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"Metering may share an enclosure with other equipment or use a separate compartment.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-eaton-fundamentals","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["switchboard","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-metering-compartment","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-metering-compartment","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-metering-compartment.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-eaton-fundamentals","title":"Low-voltage switchgear compartment fundamentals","publisher":"Eaton","url":"https://www.eaton.com/ph/en-us/products/low-voltage-power-distribution-control-systems/switchgear-lv/low-voltage-switchgear-fundamentals---eaton.html","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public descriptions of breaker, bus and cable compartments. Illustrations here are independent spatial concepts.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}