Desktop Meter Test Station (DTS-2990)
State-of-the-art meter accuracy testing—right from your desktop.
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.
Description
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.
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
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Disclaimer:
TESCO Metering reserves the right to modify product designs, specifications, features, and documentation at any time as part of our continuous improvement process. All information is provided “as is” and may change without prior notice. While TESCO® strives for accuracy, completeness, and technical reliability, customers should verify the latest product details before making purchasing or engineering decisions. For confirmation of current specifications or application suitability, please contact TESCO® directly.








