TESCO Tuesday: Meter Testing & Programming Using Pickups & Probes
This presentation looks at the different options for testing a meter on a transformer-rated site using various probes and pickups.
Videos in presentation:
- Slide 4: Optical Pickup
- Slide 6: Optical Probe
- Slide 7: Safety Disconnect Device and 1039-WP Wireless Probe Pickup
For a PDF, please email info@tescometering.com.
TESCO Tuesday: Meter Testing in the Field
Brush up on your meter testing skills with this session! We will use our Meter Site Analyzer to demonstrate real-world testing in the field.
Videos to follow along with in the presentation:
- Slide 11: Customer Load Test
- Slide 14: CT Ratio Test
- Slide 19: CT Ratio and Burden Test
- Slide 24: Phantom Load Test
For a PDF of the presentation, please email info@tescometering.com.
TESCO Tuesday: Transformer and Self-Contained Meter Box Safety: Test Switches and Hot Sockets
In this session, you will learn meter test switch specifications, configurations and accessories in addition to how to identify a hot socket and what to do when you encounter one.
For a PDF, please email info@tescometering.com.
Nebraska Meter Conference 2021
- Site Verification for Newer Employees – Understand the basics of site verification, from its importance to installation verifications. TESCO’s Rob Reese goes over what you need to know about site verification and detailed testing theory and equipment. 2/9/2021 – Watch the presentation here
- Looking for Dangerous Installations and Incorrect Billing – TESCO’s Rob Reese goes over the importance of looking for dangerous installations and conditions and how this can affect billing. 2/10/2021 – Watch the presentation here
- Fundamentals of Transformer-Rated Field Meter Testing and Site Verification – TESCO’s Rob Reese reviews the fundamentals and everything you need to know about transformer-rated field meter testing and site verification. 2/10/2021 – Watch the presentation here
- Simulating Real World Metering Conditions – To subject Electric Meters to non-nominal conditions more similar to what meters would experience in the field as opposed to the nominal operating conditions typically used when testing meter accuracy in a shop environment. 2/11/2021 – Watch the presentation here
For a PDF, please email info@tescometering.com
TESCO Tuesday: Metering Testing by Form
Learning meter forms is as easy as 1S-2S-3S! You’ll learn the most common metering forms and how they are used. This presentation also dives into Blondel’s Theorem and how it is used to determine what type of meter to install at different services.
For a PDF, please email info@tescometering.com.
TESCO Tuesday: Metering Configurations
Take a look at different meter configurations, and be sure to watch the presentation for a further look into how these work and to hear what other industry professionals have to say.
For a PDF of the presentation, please email info@tescometering.com.
TESCO Tuesday: History of Electric Metering with Tom Lawton
This presentation takes an in-depth look at the history of electric metering starting with Ben Franklin’s Electric “battery” around the year 1670. The battle of the currents (AC vs. DC) is discussed, as well as the watt-hour meter, meter manufacturers, how metering has changed and what metering is today.
For a PDF of the presentation, please reach out to info@tescometering.com
TESCO Tuesday: Streetlights & 5G Metering and Testing
Learn how communication devices are being metered on smartpoles and how you can utilize your streetlights to maximize revenue for your utility.
For a PDF of the presentation, please email info@tescometering.com.
Watch the presentation here.
TESCO Tuesday: Electric Vehicle Chargers: Trends in the Marketplace
TESCO Tuesday: Complete Site Testing
The best way to be sure you are getting the correct revenue from a site is to test the entire site. Learn how to find any diversions, corrosion, broken or frayed wiring with complete site testing.
For a PDF, please email info@tescometering.com
Watch the presentation here.