1037-STND

C12.19 ANSI Optical Pickup (1037)

$1,198.92

1037 Series Optical Pickups for ANSI Electric Meter Testing

Used to detect infrared (IR) test pulses for accurate testing and calibration of electric meters

Designed for ANSI C12-compliant meters, the 1037 series enables non-intrusive, hands-free testing in both field and meter shop environments.

The 1037 Series Optical Pickup is used by utilities and meter technicians to verify the accuracy of ANSI C12-compliant electric meters. By detecting infrared (IR) pulses from meter test LEDs, the 1037 converts these signals into outputs readable by meter testing systems, enabling fast, repeatable calibration in both field and meter shop environments.

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Description

Why Optical Pickups Matter to Meter Technicians

Optical pickups are essential to a meter technician’s workflow because they provide a non-intrusive, service-safe method for validating meter accuracy without opening enclosures or interrupting service. The 1037 series is designed for hands-free operation, using magnetic mounting and adjustable suction adhesion to secure the sensor on flat or contoured meter covers at varying working heights. Built for real-world utility conditions, these pickups deliver consistent performance in ambient sunlight and electrically noisy environments, maintaining accuracy in the presence of RF interference from both legacy and emerging AMI systems.

Compatible Electric Meters and Utility Applications

The 1037 platform is engineered to work across a broad installed base of ANSI meters commonly found in utility operations. Purpose-built configurations support specific meter geometries and optical pulse locations while preserving a common operating experience for technicians. This approach enables utilities to standardize on a single optical pickup platform while selecting the appropriate derivative to match their meter fleet and testing requirements.

Compatibility with TESCO Electric Utility Meter Testing Equipment

All 1037-series optical pickups are fully compatible with TESCO electric utility meter testing equipment, including TESCO field test standards and meter shop systems. Power is supplied directly through the connected test equipment, and industrial-grade connectors and cabling ensure dependable signal integrity during testing and calibration. By integrating seamlessly into existing TESCO workflows, the 1037 family supports efficient compliance testing, ongoing accuracy assurance, and dependable results across diverse utility operating conditions.

Each configuration is designed for specific meter types and optical port locations. Refer to the datasheet to select the appropriate model for your application.

Product Variation Compatible Meters Cable length Connector Style Compatible Products
1037-STND Standard ANSI Meter with optic port on the front right of the meter 6 ft LEMO Other OEM Equipment
1037-DTS Standard ANSI Meter with optic port on the front right of the meter 2 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-SA Standard ANSI Meter with optic port on the front right of the meter 9 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-ITRN-STND Itron ANSI Meters with optic port located on top of meter 6 ft LEMO Other OEM Equipment
1037-ITRN-DTS Itron ANSI Meters with optic port located on top of meter 2 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-ITRN-SA Itron ANSI Meters with optic port located on top of meter 9 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-RIV1-STND Itron Riva Single Phase Meters 6 ft Lemo Other OEM Equipment
1037-RIV1-DTS Itron Riva Single Phase Meters 2 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-RIV1-SA Itron Riva Single Phase Meters 9 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-RIV3-STND Itron Riva Three Phase Meters + Itron Sentinel Meter 6 ft LEMO Other OEM Equipment
1037-RIV3-DTS Itron Riva Three Phase Meters + Itron Sentinel Meter 2 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment
1037-RIV3-SA Itron Riva Three Phase Meters + Itron Sentinel Meter 9 ft DB9 Tesco Test Equipment

FAQs

An optical pickup is used to detect infrared (IR) test pulses emitted by solid-state electric meters during calibration and testing. These pulses are converted into signals that allow technicians to verify meter accuracy without interrupting service.

The 1037 series detects IR pulses from a meter’s calibration LED and converts them into electrical signals that are read by meter testing equipment for automatic accuracy verification.

Yes. The 1037 series provides a non-intrusive method of testing, allowing technicians to validate meter accuracy without opening enclosures or disrupting service.

The 1037 series is designed for ANSI C12-compliant meters, including widely used platforms such as Itron, Landis+Gyr, and Aclara. Specific configurations are available to match different meter designs and optical port locations.

Yes. The 1037 series is designed to maintain reliable performance in ambient sunlight and electrically noisy environments, including areas with RF interference from AMI systems.

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