January 16, 2025
Bristol, PA

TESCO® Metering Unveils Advanced Automated Current Transformer Testing System for Utility Labs

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Bristol, PA — January 13, 2025 — TESCO® Metering, the trusted name in metering solutions since 1904, proudly announces the release of the Knopp Automated Extended Range Current Transformer Testing System (Type KCTS-8000XA). Designed to revolutionize current transformer (CT) testing for utility companies, the KCTS-8000XA combines cutting-edge technology with automated efficiency, enabling faster, safer, and more precise testing.

The KCTS-8000XA offers unmatched accuracy down to 1% ratio for CTs with primary currents up to 8000 amperes, making it an indispensable tool for utility labs. Its advanced automation features allow seamless integration with TESCO Device Manager (TDM), Meter Manager, or other systems, reducing operator error and ensuring consistent, traceable results.

“This system represents TESCO’s commitment to innovation and quality,” said Tom Lawton, President and CEO of TESCO® Metering. “By automating the testing process and integrating real-time data management, the KCTS-8000XA empowers utility professionals to achieve greater efficiency, accuracy, and safety in transformer testing.”

Key Features of the Knopp KCTS-8000XA:

  • Automated Testing: The system autonomously performs tests after setup, ensuring repeatability, reproducibility, and minimal operator intervention.
  • 1% Accuracy at Low Rating Factors: Provides traceable accuracy for instrument CTs with primary currents up to 8000 amps, supporting precise metering and billing.
  • Electronically Compensated Burdens: Delivers consistent test results by automatically adjusting for impedance and power factor, even at low currents.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Displays and records burden measurements live for complete transparency and validation.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Protective circuitry, motorized test current control, and zero-start functionality safeguard both equipment and operators.
  • Utility Lab Optimization: Tailored for high-demand environments, enabling faster and more accurate testing of multiple transformers.

The upgraded Knopp Current Transformer Comparator, integrated into the KCTS-8000XA, measures phase angle and ratio errors with heightened accuracy, automatically completing tests for maximum efficiency. By including ANSI standard burdens with active monitoring, the system sets a new benchmark for utility testing operations.

TESCO® Metering continues to deliver reliable and innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations, aligning with its mission to be the primary metering resource for electric utility customers worldwide.

For more information about the Knopp KCTS-8000XA or TESCO Metering’s suite of metering solutions, please visit Automated CT Testing System (KCTS-8000XA) – TESCO Metering or contact TESCO Metering at (610) 925-5900.

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.

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