Stratus
Electricity Meter
The Stratus® residential meter from Sensus delivers more data than any other product on the market, ensuring the safe, accurate and reliable management of the electric grid. Using the true two-way communications on the Sensus FlexNet® network, utilities and municipalities can instantly configure, upgrade and customize the meter’s electricity management platform for unparalleled efficiency and responsiveness.
Stratus:
Elevating
Smart
Metering
Standard
testing for
all meters
Standard testing for all meters
ANSI Testing
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) oversees the development, distribution and implementation of U.S. standards and guidelines for the electric utility industry.
Standard testing for all meters
UL Testing
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) provides safety-related certification, validation, testing and inspection services across a wide range of industries, including electric utilities.
Additional
testing for
Stratus
Additional testing for Stratus
Standard testing for all meters
Highly Accelerated
Life Testing (HALT)
Intense stress-testing methodology determines meter reliability and exposes design and process weaknesses.
Additional testing for Stratus
Temperature/
Humidity Testing
Tests measure minimum and maximum values for temperature, humidity and voltage to ensure meter functionality.
Additional testing for Stratus
Endurance/
Long-term Testing
The Sensus outdoor meter farm measures long-term performance against airborne contaminants and runs lifecycle testing at -40° C, ambient temperature and +85°C, as well as no load to 200 amps.
Additional testing for Stratus
Hot Socket/
Overvoltage
Stratus meters are tested to perform against hot sockets, internal heating and overvoltage incidents to ensure protection.
Additional testing for Stratus
Water Intrusion
Weather tightness is tested against gutter downspout, direct water insertion and wind-driven rain, establishing resistance to intrusion caused by wet weather and other factors.