Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Costas Magoulas

Charles Feldman

Chi Yao Chen

Lawrence P Nardo

Joseph Princiotta

Thomas Q Wong

Michael Parobek

Vivekanand Shiwmangal

A device and method for determining communications parameters such as signal strength is provided. The device includes a plurality of meters, each having an associated transceiver configured to receive a different communications protocol. Communications signals are received by a communications module and transmitted to the plurality of meters. The plurality of meters provide an indication of a signal parameter, such as signal strength for example, to allow the operator to decide which communications protocol the end device should use.

Device for determining communications parameters and method of operation

A meter disconnect adapter is provided that allows a utility meter to be connected to a meter socket while electrical service is disconnected to a facility. The meter disconnect adapter includes housing having an interior area. A plurality of terminals are coupled to the housing. Each terminal includes a stab portion and a jaw portion. The stab portion is sized to provide less than rated current flow to the utility meter. The jaw portion is sized to facilitate the coupling of the meter to the adapter. Use of this adapter enables the terminals to transfer only enough current to power the electrical meter whereby the utility may monitor and verify that no electrical power is being consumed.

Disconnect adapter for electrical meter

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Port Jefferson Station, NY, United States of America

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