{"product_id":"tp-12-mini-energy-sensor-probe","title":"TP-12 Mini Optical Probe | Smart Meter Pulse Detection","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-block-list__item--description:has(.tespro-inhand-detail){width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;flex:0 0 100%!important;clear:both}\n  .product-block-list__item--description:has(.tespro-inhand-detail) .card{border:0!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important}\n  .product-block-list__item--description:has(.tespro-inhand-detail) .card__header{display:none!important}\n  .product-block-list__item--description:has(.tespro-inhand-detail) .card__section{padding:0!important}\n  .product-block-list__item--description:has(.tespro-inhand-detail) .rte{margin:0!important}\n  .tespro-inhand-product-detail{display:block!important;width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;grid-column:1\/-1!important;flex:0 0 100%!important;margin:34px 0 0!important;clear:both}\n  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td{display:block}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003cnav class=\"tespro-inhand-tabs\" aria-label=\"Product detail navigation\"\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#tespro-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#tespro-features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#tespro-specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#tespro-download\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#tespro-reviews\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"tespro-description\" class=\"tespro-inhand-section tespro-inhand-section--overview\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eModel TP-12 | Mini Optical Probe\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eTP-12 Mini Optical Probe for Smart Meter Pulse Detection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"tespro-inhand-lead\"\u003eThe TP-12 optical scanning probe detects visible light and infrared LED pulses emitted by smart meters, then converts them into electrical pulses for calibration and pulse acquisition. It supports +5 V external power with LED indication and +3.3 V low-consumption battery-powered operation with the LED disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-metrics\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTP-12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDC 5 V \/ DC 3.3 V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulse Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 5 kHz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP54\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"tespro-features\" class=\"tespro-inhand-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eLow-Power Optical Pulse Detection for Smart Metering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"tespro-inhand-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-feature__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strong-Compatibility_WH_660x372px.webp\" alt=\"TP-12 strong compatibility\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTP-12 senses light in various colors and wavelengths, converts optical pulses into electrical pulses, and supports different power modes and connector options for project integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"tespro-inhand-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-feature__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Fixed-Method_WH_660x372px.webp\" alt=\"TP-12 fixed method\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Fixed Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe probe supports magnets, 3M double-sided tape and other mounting methods. Double-sided tape is widely used because it is simple to fix and protective for the meter surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"tespro-inhand-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-feature__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/High-Sensitivity__WH_660x372px.webp\" alt=\"TP-12 high sensitivity\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Sensitivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a maximum pulse frequency of 5 kHz and a minimum pulse width of 200 ms, TP-12 can detect different light colors with strong anti-interference performance indoors and outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"tespro-inhand-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-feature__media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Excellent-Performance-in-Harsh-Environment__WH_660x372px.webp\" alt=\"TP-12 harsh environment performance\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Performance in Harsh Environments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePC enclosure material, optional strong magnetic fixing and long-lasting cable construction help TP-12 remain stable in demanding field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"tespro-specifications\" class=\"tespro-inhand-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eMetering Equipment Technical Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"tespro-inhand-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini optical scanning probe for pulse detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 5 V \/ DC 3.3 V optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Modes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 V powered with LED indicator; 3.3 V powered with LED indicator disabled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTTL, with 1 M load to V+ recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1 uA in standby; instant pulse current less than 140 uA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 m standard; 2 m \/ 3 m optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare wires without connector standard; customized connector available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 C to +70 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 mm diameter \/ 17 mm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProbe Fixture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3M double-sided tape by default; magnetic \/ stick-on strips optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"tespro-inhand-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eProduct Case\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eUltra-Low-Power Pulse Acquisition for Battery-Operated Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"tespro-inhand-lead\"\u003eA battery-operated smart metering project needed stable optical pulse detection without draining device energy. TP-12's ultra-low standby power, minimal pulse current and dual power connection options support reliable pulse acquisition while protecting battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"tespro-download\" class=\"tespro-inhand-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eDownload\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eProduct Documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-downloads\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"tespro-inhand-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/TP-12-DataSheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload Datasheet\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"tespro-inhand-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tespro.com\/product\/tp-12-dlms\/cosem-optical-probe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOfficial Product Page\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection id=\"tespro-reviews\" class=\"tespro-inhand-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"tespro-inhand-eyebrow\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"tespro-inhand-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tespro-inhand-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is TP-12 used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTP-12 is used to detect visible and infrared LED pulses from smart meters and convert them into electrical pulses for calibration and pulse acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes TP-12 support low-power battery operation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The +3.3 V mode disables the top LED indicator and supports less than 1 uA standby consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is TP-12 fixed to meters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3M double-sided tape is standard, and magnetic or stick-on strips are available as optional fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n      \u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer project pricing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact Sales for a discount and project quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tespro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44080652582955,"sku":"TP-12","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/3615\/9787\/files\/product_TP-12.webp?v=1779380542","url":"https:\/\/tespro.shop\/products\/tp-12-mini-energy-sensor-probe","provider":"Tespro Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}