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Communication Optical Probe

Product ID: TP-PDA Handheld Terminal

In 2011 Tespro China designed TP-PDA Series Optical Probe having either USB or RS232 interfaces. It is also very special in the family of the optical probes because of the up-to-date technologies as well as the general application property of almost any kind of the electric meters and thermo meters.

  • Baud rate

    300-115200bps

  • Standard

    IEC 62056-21/ANSI/ANSI-Type2/DL/T-645

  • Interface

    RS232/RS485/TTL/USB

  • Temperature

    -40℃~+70°

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Product Introduction

In 2011, Tespro China designed TP-PDA Series Optical Probe with either USB or RS232 interface. The most recent technologies, as well as the overall use quality, practically any type of electric meters and thermo meters, render it quite distinct out of the optical probe families.

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Strong Compatibility

It is highly compatible, has ability to work with all brands and types of meters, is in full conformity with many protocols, and is compatible with all operating systems.

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The World's Best USB Chip

It is the finest USB chip in the world and fits in all operating systems.

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Support Ultra-high Speed

It is compatible with ultra-high speed and the speed of communication is up to 300 -115200 bps and is provided with transparent transfer mode, which allows a smooth integration with meters.

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Excellent Performance in Harsh Environment

It performs excellently well in extreme conditions. The optical probe is constructed of 100 percent PC material and performs excellently under extreme conditions, fulfills its duties successfully. It is also equipped with the best - level enclosure material, powerful magnet and soft and durable cable.

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Metering Equipment Technical Data

Category Items Features
Communication Communication Interface RS232/RS485/TTL/USB
Supported Standard IEC 62056-21/ANSI/ANSI-Type2/DL/T-645
Sub-Models TP-PDA-IEC:Compliant with IEC-62056-21(ModC&E);
TP-PDA-ANSI-N:Compliant with ANSI C12.18;
TP-PDA-ANSI-S:Compliant with ANSIC12.18-2006type2;
TP-PDA-IR645:Compliant with DL/T-645-97/07
Adaptive Terminal TP-PDA-DP97:for Dolphin 9700;
TP-PDA-MC75:for Motorola MC75xx;
TP-PDA-iPad:for Apple iPad;
TP-PDA-IEC-T:for Tespro TA-262,IEC standard;
TP-PDA-645:for Tespro TA-262,DLT/645 standard;
TP-PDA-HTTP:for Zhenzhong HHU Model 900;
TP-PDA-HTTJ:for JieBao HHUModel 9800/A188
Maximum B.R. 57600in normal and max.115200 available
Cable & Interface Connector RS232-DB9/USB-A/Type-C/(Customized)
Cable length 2Min normal and 3M/4M/5M for option
Hardware & Controls Sensor Light Wave Length ~900 nm.
Fastening Strong magnetic adhesion (in accordance with IEC 62056-21)
Magnet Holding Power N40/N52(Optional)
Mechanical & Enclosure Mechanical ImpactABS+PChousing
Enclosure Material PC
Diameter&Height Optical port 32mm Diameter/L45xH30mm
Weight 88 gr
Environmental Environment Application temperature:-40℃~70℃innormal
Physical Specifications Protection Class IP 54

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Reliable Optical Communication for Smart Metering

In the modern AMI systems, there is a need to have a stable and precise data capture at the meter level. Reading of meters was slow and inaccurate.
The optical probes available at Tespro such as the TP-BT and USB series allowed the automatic retrieval of the data through the optical ports, supporting other brands of meters and protocols. There were also Bluetooth and USB models, which were flexible and used both in the field and desktop.

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Product Case

One large African energy utility was experiencing difficulties in integrating data collection a mix of tablets, PDAs and laptops was used among field teams, and old-fashioned meters did not benefit from an integrated connection. In the quest to find an all-purpose product to simplify electricity and thermal meter data collection, the company resorted to Tespro TP-PDA series optical probes.

 

The TP-PDA is highly versatile, with RS232/USB/ Type-C interfaces and terminal flexibility it is guaranteed that the device integrates easily with the existing hardware infrastructure deployed by the client. Its magnetic attaching system is an innovation that can be installed on meters without the use of tools and very quickly, which requires a complicated arrangement.

 

The device is truly plug-and-play coupled with a 2-meter standard cable to allow to maneuver the equipment on-site. Having data transmission speeds of 115200bps, the technicians are able to make correct readings in the shortest time possible and this simplifies the whole process and does not create any technical obstacle.

 

The utility installed 500 TP-PDA probes in both the city and the country. They had problems with device compatibility before and the hardware overhauls were also expensive to pursue. This problem of compatibility was fully overcome with TP-PDA since it was compatible with all the available terminals without the need of buying expensive hardware upgrades.

 

Moreover, the simplicity and credibility of the TP-PDA solidified its position as an important part of the smart metering upgrade, hence overcoming the barriers of operations and expenses. This case and the TP-PDA series as a versatile, economical utility-wide solution, with a wide range of hardware configurations, supports the history of Tespro providing flexible energy data collection solutions.

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