DTS-2990-Desktop-Meter-Test-Station

Desktop Meter Test Station (DTS-2990)

ANSI-Compliant Meter Accuracy Testing System for Utility Applications

Precision Meter Accuracy Testing in a Desktop Configuration

The TESCO DTS-2990 Desktop Meter Test Station is a precision meter testing system designed for ANSI-compliant accuracy testing, performance verification, and calibration workflows in utility and meter shop environments.

Engineered as a compact, desktop solution, the DTS-2990 provides high-accuracy measurement, advanced waveform generation, and repeatable test execution, enabling utilities to validate meter performance under a wide range of test conditions.

Unlike qualification or warm-up systems, the DTS-2990 is purpose-built for meter accuracy testing and standards-based verification.

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Description

What the DTS-2990 Is Used For

The DTS-2990 is used in meter accuracy testing environments where precise measurement and repeatability are required, including:

  • Meter accuracy and calibration testing
  • ANSI C12.20-compliant waveform testing
  • Demand, time-run, and registration testing
  • Pre- and post-deployment meter verification
  • Sequence-based automated testing
  • PLC communications testing
  • Disconnect testing for meters with internal disconnects

 

Why Utilities Use the DTS-2990

Utilities rely on the DTS-2990 when measurement accuracy and compliance are critical:

  • Provides high-precision measurement accuracy (±0.02% typical voltage/current)
  • Supports ANSI-defined waveform testing for standards compliance
  • Enables repeatable and automated test sequences
  • Eliminates dependency on large production test boards
  • Offers a compact, cost-effective desktop alternative for meter testing

 

Key Capabilities

High-Accuracy Measurement and Testing

  • Voltage, current, and power measurement accuracy up to ±0.02%
  • Energy measurement accuracy ±0.04% (±0.02% typical)
  • Suitable for accuracy verification and calibration workflows

 

ANSI-Compliant Waveform Generation

  • Automatic generation of ANSI C12.20-defined waveforms
  • Arbitrary harmonic waveform capability
  • Adjustable phase and power factor

 

Voltage and Current Capabilities

  • Voltage drive: 30–350V RMS (line-to-neutral)
  • Current drive: 0.01A to 50A RMS
  • Single voltage source with three isolated current sources

 

Series Current Injection (Single-Phase to All Stabs)

  • Applies current in series across all phases
  • Designed for single-phase injection across meter stabs
  • Supports testing of a wide range of meter forms

 

Automated and Manual Testing

  • Manual test configuration
  • Sequence testing for repeatability
  • Demand and time-run testing
  • Pulse and registration-based testing

 

Integrated Communications and Functional Testing

  • PLC (Power Line Carrier) communications testing
  • No additional external equipment required for PLC testing
  • Disconnect testing capability for meters with internal disconnect switches

 

System Integration and Control

  • Ethernet connectivity for remote operation
  • Test Manager Application (TMA) integration
  • Data storage and test result management

 

Designed for Meter Testing Workflows

The DTS-2990 is engineered for:

  • Meter shops performing accuracy verification
  • Engineering teams conducting validation and diagnostics
  • Utilities requiring ANSI-compliant meter testing in a compact format

Its desktop configuration allows for high-performance testing without the footprint of a full production system.

 

Where the DTS-2990 Fits

The DTS-2990 is part of TESCO’s single-position meter test systems, focused on accuracy and standards-based testing.

FAQs

A meter test system is used to verify meter accuracy, perform calibration workflows, and validate performance under controlled conditions. Systems like the TESCO DTS-2990 are designed to measure and confirm meter accuracy for utility and compliance applications.

Yes, many meter test systems support ANSI-defined testing methods and waveforms. The TESCO DTS-2990 supports ANSI C12.20 waveform generation and testing approaches used for standards-based meter accuracy verification.

Yes, meter testing equipment can include disconnect testing functionality for meters with internal disconnect switches. The TESCO DTS-2990 supports this capability, allowing users to verify disconnect operation as part of the testing process.

Yes, some meter test systems support Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications testing. The TESCO DTS-2990 includes built-in PLC testing capability, allowing utilities to validate meter communications without additional external equipment.

Meter test systems are designed for accuracy testing and calibration, while meter qualification systems focus on functional validation and performance checks. For example, the TESCO DTS-2990 is used for precision accuracy testing, while systems like the 2199 are used for warm-up and functional validation.

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