06-04-2010
TSTM Suppliers

Welcome to the new e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VTPack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news products.

 
WESCO DISTRIBUTING
 
Wesco Distributing has provided TSTM products to utility customers for over 10 years throughout the United States. With 400 branches, 215,000 products, and 115,000 customers it’s easy to see how WESCO is a leading distributor of electrical construction products including TSTM products.  Contact Wesco for popular TSTM products like VT Packs and Auxiliary Transformers here Wesco
 
 
IRBY
 
Stuart C. Irby Company has been a proven provider of innovative electrical solutions since 1926.  With their experienced staff of technical specialists, Irby can support all of your metering related needs. Contact Irby for a quality assessment of your project involving products from TSTM.  Irby
 
 
RESCO
 
RESCO is a member-owned supply cooperative that has been providing a superior level of service and support to electric utilities since 1936. They service WI, MN, ND, SD, IA, MI and MT from four strategically located warehouses in the upper Midwest. They maintain an inventory of TSTM products that is available for immediate delivery. These products will meet a variety of metering applications. TSTM is proud to be one of over 200 quality manufacturers that RESCO represents.  Resco  
 
 
3 PHASE METERING HELP
 
TSTM offers advice and solutions on all of your poly phase metering applications, particularly 480 volt solutions. Do you have a problem service,  metering application questions, AMR/AMI power or signal issues, or other issues relative to 480V metering? We can help! Contact us at www.ts-tm.com
 
06-04-2010
TSTM E-NEWS MAY 2010

Welcome to the new e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VTPack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news products.

TSTM DISCUSSION BOARD

Bring your metering questions, problems, and solutions to the new TSTM tailboard discussion board. With the loss of Bud Russell’s Themeterguy.com website there was a void left in cyber space for metering discussions.  TSTM offers the opportunity for discussion with your peers with our new Forum

ENTERGY INCORPORATES VT PACK IN ARKANSAS LOUISIANA MISSISSIPPI & TEXAS 

Entergy Mississippi Inc., Entergy New Orleans Inc., Entergy Arkansas Inc., Entergy Gulf States Louisiana L.L.C., and Entergy Louisiana L.L.C., has put the popular TSTM VT Pack™ into its company standards for 480-volt applications. Entergy consulted with TSTM to incorporate the company wiring code into two of the VT Packs.  Going forward, it plans to deploy the VT Pack across its system for its 480-volt applications. Entergy delivers electricity to 2.7 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Entergy has annual revenues of more than $10 billion and has approximately 15,000 employees. To inquire how your company can incorporate VT Pack click here: VT Pack Inquiry


TSTM ON THE ROAD

Visit TSTM Representatives at the following meter schools and events.

  •  North Carolina Meter School Sunset Beach June 28th – July 1st
  •  Great Lakes Meter School Grand Rapids August 9th- 12th
  •  Cooper Power Systems EAS Conference Minneapolis October 4th- 6th
  •  SWEMA Meter School College Station October 25th- 29th  
  • 03-18-2010
    TSTM E-News March 2010
    Landis & Gyr Solution for High Voltage

    Landis and Gyr announces the release of a high voltage solution that incorporates the S4e meter, TS2 S4e module and the TSTM adapter. Read the announcement and learn how and what to order here: LANDIS/GYR ANNOUNCEMENT


    Measurement Canada Approves TSTM VT Pack

    Measurement Canada recently approved the TSTM 3:1 VT Pack for use in Canada. This VT Pack can be used for 600/347 4-wire wye applications where traditional 3:1 voltage transformers are used. The VT Pack is compatible with AMI/AMR systems, is quicker and easier to install than traditional voltage transformers, and carries a full 10 year warranty. Custom color wire harnesses are available to match your utilities wire code. Canadian Utilities can contact TSTM for pricing, availability and to gather further information. Contact TSTM


    Dakota Supply Group Provides TSTM Products in 8 states

    Dakota Supply Group (DSG), in business since 1898, provides TSTM products over 8 upper Midwest states. As a full line distributor of electrical, mechanical, communications, utility, automation, waterworks, filtration and metering technology products and systems, DSG can provide you with TSTM products in ND, SD, MN, IA, WI, WY, MT and NE. TSTM is proud to partner with DSG and urge you to contact your DSG representative for further information about TSTM products. Contact DSG here: Dakota Supply Group


    TSTM Website

    Visit the TSTM website for additional products and information www.ts-tm.com
    02-19-2010
    Landis and Gyr announces the release of a high voltage solution that incorporates the S4e meter, TS2 S4e module and the TSTM adapter.
    Landis and Gyr announces the release of a high voltage solution that incorporates the S4e meter, TS2 S4e module and the TSTM adapter. Read the announcement and learn how and what to order here. LANDIS/GYR ANNOUNCEMENT
    01-28-2010
    TSTM E-News January 2010

    Welcome to the e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VT Pack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news and products.

     

    TSTM SIGNS CONTRACT WITH FORTISALBERTA
     
    TSTM has signed a contract with FortisAlberta to provide 2200 meter adapters and auxiliary transformers that will be combined with the Landis and Gyr S4 meter to provide a safe, reduced voltage metering package. A unique toroidal autotransformer is housed in the adapter body and connected to the meter to provide for a safer reduced voltage for the under-glass endpoint. FortisAlberta serves 175 communities and 463,000 customers in central and southern Alberta, Canada. TSTM makes a variety of meter adapters and auxiliary transformers and will work with your company to provide a safer metering package. View a line of adapters and auxiliary transformers here Adapters and Transformers.

     

     
    AUXILIARY POWER FOR HUNT/LANDIS AND GYR TS1 AND TS2, TWACS, SCADA SYSTEMS

    Using a TSTM auxiliary power transformer to provide power to Hunt/Landis and Gyr TS1 AND TS2 endpoints, TWACS and other AMI/AMR technologies, modems and other load management systems can reduce transient associated failures in the new wide voltage range solid state meters. TSTM offers a variety of sizes and models to meet your needs. Transformers 

     
    TSTM AT TECH ADVANTAGE ATLANTA GA

    TSTM representatives will be displaying product and answering questions at the Tech Advantage show in Atlanta GA February 12-15. Stop and obtain information on the  VT Pack  Meter Adapters   and Custom wire harnesses  and many other TSTM products. Visit with our representatives about how the VT Pack can improve you AMR/AMI systems!

     
    CONTACT TSTM

    Contact TSTM at EMAIL to ask a question, request information, or a quote on any TSTM products or metering applications.

    10-08-2009
    TSTM E-News October 2009
    Welcome to the new e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VTPack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news products.

    Determine The Proper VT Pack™ HELP

    Through our decision tree you can determine the proper model of VT Pack for your application. Input your information and quickly view your options for various VT Packs. Try the decision tree page of our website here www.ts-tm.com 

    VT Pack™ Ready Sockets 

    TSTM offers a variety of VT Pack ready sockets. In quantities of 12 or more they can be customized with your wire code, switch colors, knockout locations or a multiple of other options. See them at www.ts-tm.com

    TSTM Coming To A Venue Near You!

    October 26-30- SWEMA - College Station TX

    TSTM offers  FREE webinars to train you and your staff on proper application and installation of a VT Pack, 3 Phase metering applications, and  AMR/AMI installations using TSTM products. Whether it is one or 20 we can design a program to assist you in professional development of your staff. Contact us at www.ts-tm.com 

    Single Point Grounding? 

           The TSTM 10 year warranty will be voided if a VT Pack is connected with  multiple 
           grounds. For a further explanation of Single Point Grounding  http://www.ts-tm.com  
     
    07-09-2009
    TSTM E-News July 2009

    Welcome to the new e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VTPack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news products.

    BUILD YOUR OWN CUSTOM WIRE HARNESS

    Use your company’s wire colors to build your own custom wire harness for the VT Pack™. View the form and wire colors at www.ts-tm.com

    CANON OR HUNT POWER?

    Need power for your 3 phase Hunt end point or CANON module? TSTM has the solution. We offer a variety of auxiliary transformers to provide power to your 480V applications. Whether the need is for CANON, Hunt, modems or other electronic equipment, TSTM has the transformers at a cost you’ll be pleased with. See them at www.ts-tm.com

    TSTM COMING TO A VENUE NEAR YOU!

    Visit with TSTM representatives at the following locations during meter schools or product shows;

    • August 3-6 - Landis and Gyr Exchange - Kansas City MO
    • August 10-13 - GLEMS - Grand Rapids MI
    • October 26-30- SWEMA - College Station TX

    3 PHASE METERING HELP

    TSTM offers advice and solutions on all of your poly phase metering applications, particularly 480 volt solutions. Do you have a problem service, metering application questions, AMR/AMI power or signal issues, or other issues relative to 480V metering? We can help! Contact us at www.ts-tm.com

    04-21-2009
    TSTM E-News April 2009

    Welcome to the new e-Newsletter from Two Sockets Two Meters, home of the revolutionary VTPack metering transformers and other related products. Our e-Newsletter will keep you up-to-date with the latest TSTM news products.

    TSTM ANNOUNCES SINGLE PHASE 480V VT PACKS

    TSTM announces 2 new AMI/AMR compatible VT Pack’s for 480V 2 wire single phase and 480/240 3 wire single phase applications. These VT Packs come in 2:1 and 4:1 ratios. Get model numbers and other information here: TS-TM A6004812-1 4:1 12.5VA VT Pack

    TSTM introduces a 600/347 Volt 3:1 VT Pack for 4 wire wye applications.
    Find additional information here: TS-TM A6003612 3:1 12.5VA VT Pack

    Save labor dollars and construct a much safer 480V metering application using a TSTM VT Pack.

    Watch a short 90 second installation video here to see how quickly and easily a VT Pack is to install. click here to watch the video

    TSTM can custom build a wiring harness to match your company’s color code requirements. Contact us for that and other information about VT Packs, Meter Adapters and Sockets.
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    04-01-2009
    Single Point Grounding
    Single point grounding on the metering voltage circuits is essential for the reliable operation of the VT Pack™ when the service is subjected to destructive transients. What this means is that there should be one and only one ground on the common (white on the standard harness). For 4-wire grounded wye, 4-wire delta and 3-wire corner grounded delta applications, we recommend that this single ground be made on the primary common*, which usually is the same as the grounded neutral. The common wire that usually goes to the meter should NOT be grounded in the socket in addition to the ground on the primary neutral. The use of multiple grounds on the VT Pack wiring circuit will automatically void the warranty! The Limited Warranty terms and conditions ca be viewed and printed by going to www.ts-tm.com and clicking on the Limited Warranty link on the home page. *The exception would be for 3-wire ungrounded delta which cannot have a ground on the primary or the secondary.