
Desktop Meter Test Station (DTS-2990)

TESCO’s 2990 Desktop Meter Test Station delivers full series-parallel ANSI-compliant meter testing in a compact and affordable package. Designed to bring flexibility and high-performance capabilities to your lab or workbench, the 2990 allows you to test a wide range of electromechanical and solid-state meters—without needing access to a production test board.
Why Choose the 2990?
Whether you’re in a meter lab, engineering office, or out in the field, the 2990 provides a powerful solution for high-accuracy testing without the bulk or cost of traditional test boards. Compact, reliable, and easy to use—this is the tool that brings professional-grade testing to your desktop.
Description
State-of-the-art meter accuracy testing—right from your desktop.
Key Features:
- Fully ANSI C12.20-2015 Compliant
- Built-in waveform generator supporting all standard ANSI waveforms
- Voltage drive: 30–350V RMS (490V peak)
- Current drive: 0.01A to 50A RMS (75A peak)
- Supports all meters from 0.2 to 50A at 50 or 60 Hz
- Arbitrary harmonically defined waveforms
- Dropped cycle testing (optional)
- Time-run and demand testing
- Simultaneous time and frequency domain measurements
- Voltage & Current: ±0.02% accuracy
- Watts, VA, VAR, WHrs, VAHrs, VARHrs: ±0.04% (±0.02% typical)
- User-Friendly Operation
- ZIF socket with automatic closure
- Integrated control keypad and 800×480 color LCD
- Ethernet connectivity for remote access
- Computer software included for full control and data logging
- Supports a wide range of meter forms (1S–6S, 8S–17S, 25S–166S)
- Ask us about adding support for additional forms
- Lightweight (approx. 52 lbs)
- Dimensions: 13.13” x 15.50” x 18.19”
- Power: 120VAC, 1PH, 10A