October 17, 2024
Bristol, PA

TESCO Metering Launches New Optical Port Adapter for Sensus Meters, Expanding Its Offering for GE/Aclara, Centron, Honeywell, and Landis+Gyr Meters

TESCO Metering Launches New Optical Port Adapter for Sensus Meters, Expanding Its Offering for GE/Aclara, Centron, Honeywell, and Landis+Gyr Meters

BRISTOL, PA. — October 17, 2024 – TESCO Metering, a trusted leader in the utility industry for over 120 years, is excited to announce the launch of its new Optical Port Adapter for Sensus meters, further augmenting its comprehensive line of adapters for GE/Aclara, Centron, Honeywell, and Landis+Gyr meters. This expansion reinforces TESCO Metering’s commitment to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for meter testing and communication.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Field technicians often encounter a variety of electric meter types, many of which lack a standard metal interface needed for effective probe and pickup communication. This can complicate testing and lead to inefficiencies. TESCO Metering’s Optical Port Adapters eliminate this challenge by allowing technicians to quickly and securely mount optical probes on meters without a built-in metallic interface, ensuring seamless communication and more efficient fieldwork.

With the addition of the new adapter for Sensus meters, TESCO Metering now offers a complete solution for testing across multiple meter types, making it easier for utility professionals to get reliable, accurate results in the field.

The TESCO Metering System: A Comprehensive Solution

TESCO Optical Port Adapters (Cat. 1041 Series)

TESCO Metering’s Optical Port Adapters snap onto the meter cover to create a reliable metallic interface for optical pickups and probes. This allows for easy testing on meters that otherwise lack this feature. With the addition of the new Sensus adapter, TESCO Metering’s lineup now includes:

  • Cat. 1041-AC: For GE/Aclara meters
  • Cat. 1041-CN: For Centron meters
  • Cat. 1041-HY: For Honeywell meters
  • Cat. 1041-LG: For Landis+Gyr meters
  • Cat. 1041-SE: For Sensus meters

 

TESCO Wireless Probe (Cat. 1039-WP)

TESCO Metering’s Wireless Probe enables two-way communication between a PC and meter from up to 1200 feet away, offering convenience and reducing manual testing processes in the field. Paired with the Cat. 1040 Clip-On PocketPal Carrying Case, it provides easy portability for technicians.

TESCO Optical Pickups

TESCO Metering offers various optical pickups to meet different communication needs:

  • Cat. 1037-STND: Optical Pickup for one-way communication
  • Cat. 1037-DTS: Designed for TESCO Metering’s Next Generation Test Boards
  • Cat. 1038: Optical Probe for two-way communication

 

TESCO Probe & Pickup (Cat. 1035)

TESCO Metering’s all-in-one Probe & Pickup simplifies communication between a PC and a meter, making field testing faster and easier by eliminating the need to switch between devices.

TESCO Safety Disconnect Device (Cat. 1039)

TESCO Metering’s Safety Disconnect Device offers a safe, remote method to disconnect power without removing the meter, enhancing safety and convenience for field technicians.

A Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Solution for the Utility Industry

With the addition of the new Optical Port Adapter for Sensus meters, TESCO Metering’s Optical Port Adapters System now supports even more meter types, offering utility companies a versatile, easy-to-use solution for meter testing and communication. Designed to improve efficiency and safety in the field, TESCO Metering’s products reflect the company’s long-standing commitment to innovation and quality.

About TESCO Metering

Since 1904, TESCO® Metering has been the trusted leader in American-made metering equipment and custom utility products for the electric utility industry. With over a century of engineering innovation, TESCO Metering designs and manufactures precision meter testing instruments, field test kits, and smart grid metering solutions that ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance across today’s evolving energy infrastructure.

From our ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certified facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, TESCO Metering proudly builds all products in the US, supporting domestic manufacturing, short lead times, and superior quality control. Our U.S.-manufactured metering systems serve utilities across North America, including meter test boards, burden sets, EVSE testers, optical probes, and custom field-testing equipment engineered for precision and durability.

TESCO Metering’s portfolio spans lab-grade testing setups, rugged field kits, and AMI test solutions designed to meet the demands of modern smart grid environments. What sets TESCO Metering apart is our close collaboration with utility engineers, meter shop managers, and field technicians—developing custom metering tools that solve real-world challenges, improve safety, and streamline operations.

Beyond products, TESCO Metering is deeply committed to metering education and industry training. Our annual TESCOOL event and support of regional meter schools reflect our dedication to advancing utility expertise and maintaining technical excellence across the metering community.

With generations of trust, TESCO Metering continues to lead in custom utility solutions, American-made metering equipment, and dependable technical support. Contact us to learn how TESCO Metering’s precision utility instruments can improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency for your metering operations.

Reliable Results. Every Meter. Every Time.