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Remotely operated meter disconnect switch

  • US 5,952,739 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1998
  • Issued: 09/14/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A meter having a solid state component, including a motor operated switch for disconnecting the meter from a power source, wherein the disconnect switch comprises a moveable contact for connecting the power source to the meter, a low power motor assembly for positioning the moveable contact to a first position which connects the power source to the meter or to a second position which disconnects the power source from the meter, wherein the motor assembly operates at an electrical current level of substantially the same order of magnitude as the electrical current level energizing the solid state meter component;

  • andwherein the disconnect switch is a modular option that plugs in between the meter power source input and the power source.

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