Section 500

Electric Service Guidelines
Metering and Associated Equipment

Section 500
Including: Connector Application Tables
July 2010
Oncor Electric Delivery Company

ELECTRIC SERVICE
GUIDELINES
These Electric Service Guidelines supersede all prior issues of Electric Service
Guidelines issued by Company and become effective with all construction on or after
July 1, 2010. For more information call the Company at 1-888-313-6862 or visit our
website at
http://www.oncor.com
For underground cable locates call 811.
Copyright 2010 Oncor Electric Delivery Company. All rights reserved 2

FOREWORD
SECTION 100
GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 200
CLEARANCES
SECTION 300
OVERHEAD SERVICE
SECTION 400
UNDERGROUND SERVICE
SECTION 500
METERING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT and
CONNECTOR APPLICATION TABLES
SECTION 600
TEMPORARY SERVICE

FOREWORD
This booklet is issued by Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Company) for use by
Customers and their agents.
This booklet should be used as a guide in planning the installation of electrical

equipment and methods of receiving electrical power and energy from the electrical
delivery system of Company.
If service methods other than the examples discussed in this booklet are
required, the Customer is to obtain written Company approval prior to letting bids
and installing equipment.
Where local inspection authority is not involved, meter installations should be wired in
accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code or Company
specifications when the Company specifications exceed those of the National Electrical
Code.
The information presented herein will be revised periodically to reflect changes which
may develop. It is the Customer’s responsibility for obtaining the latest revision.
The latest revision can be obtained at:
http://www.oncor.com/electricity/construct/guidelines/const_guide.aspx
NOTE: Revisions are highlighted in yellow on the Internet copy only.

SECTION 500 - METERING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
500.01 General
Meter sockets shall be provided, installed and maintained by Customer. When the
ratings of meter sockets are exceeded, transockets shall be used. Transockets,
when required, shall be provided by Company and installed and maintained by
Customer. See Figure 5-A for conductor, connector and connection details.
500.02 Work on Meter Installations

Electricians and electrical contractors, prior to removing self contained
meters (excluding 480 V self contained meters) and disconnecting power
must contact the Company’s electrician voice mailbox at 1-800-518-2374 and
provide requested information. The information required is provided on
page 70.
500.03 Sequence of Connecting Facilities

The standard sequence for connecting equipment to Company’s existing delivery
system facilities is as follows:
COMPANY’S ELECTRICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM

│
POINT OF DELIVERY
│
METERING EQUIPMENT
│
CUSTOMER’S SERVICE EQUIPMENT
│
CUSTOMER’S ELECTRICAL LOAD
A sequence of facilities other than illustrated here should be done only with prior
approval of the Company.
500.04 Location of Meter

Consistent with good utility practice, a meter and its associated equipment shall be
installed in a location that facilitates the provision of safe and reliable delivery
service and accurate measurement and that provides clear working space on all
sides. The center of the socket opening shall be not less than four feet and
not more than six feet above the finished grade. All meter locations should be
as near as possible to the point of delivery. The Company shall have direct,
unobstructed access to all meter locations. Meter locations likely to become
obstructed in the future shall be avoided.
The Company’s electrical delivery system and the metering equipment shall be
located outside the building. If the Customer requires a location other than outside
the building or if service conductor and conduit must pass under permanent
structures, foundations or structure slabs, the Customer shall install and own the
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electric service conductors from a Company designated point of delivery outside of
the building (either secondary transformer terminals or service enclosure) to the
metering equipment location. See Figure 5-A for typical point of delivery (P.O.D.)
locations. Metering equipment locations other than outside the building are non-
standard and require Company approval prior to installation of the meter.
Meterbases and transockets are not to be installed on Company poles. This

applies to both overhead and underground services.
500.05 Meter Work Space

Sufficient space in front of, above, below and on each side of meter sockets,
service enclosures, meterpacks and transockets is necessary for work space for
connecting and the reading of meters. No obstruction shall be within four feet in
front of the meter. See NEC Article 110.26 for working spaces.
500.06 Meter Sockets

The Customer will provide, install, and maintain self contained meter sockets.
Transockets, when required, will be provided by Company and installed and
maintained by Customer. These sockets are to be used exclusively for metering.
The Company reserves the right to refuse service if the incorrect socket is installed
or if the socket is not wired correctly. Each connector provided in the meter
socket is rated for a single aluminum or copper conductor. The number of
Customer conductors shall not exceed the number of connectors (shall not
double lug). See Figure 5-B. Aluminum conductors require wire brushing to
remove oxide film and an application of oxide inhibitor immediately before
installation.
500.06.01 Meter Socket Ratings

Meter sockets are specified by their continuous current rating and are designed
for short term (three hours or less) overloads of 125%. Electrical panels are
specified by their maximum rating and any continuous loads (three hours or
more) are limited to 80% of this maximum. A 320 ampere meter socket has a
continuous rating of 320 amperes and a maximum rating of 400 amperes. A
400 ampere panel has a maximum rating of 400 amperes and a continuous
rating of 320 amperes. Even though these two items are referred to by different
numbers, their capabilities are identical and a 320 ampere socket is adequate
to serve a 400 ampere panel.
500.06.02 Ganged Meter Socket Assemblies

Ganged meter socket assemblies are for multi-family residential installations
and are 120/240 volt, three wire, single phase. Each of the ganged meter
socket assemblies must be clearly and permanently marked to indicate each
location to be served prior to the connection of service. See Figures 5-B, for
typical dimensions, examples of layouts, and terminal configurations.

500.06.03 Meterpacks
Meterpacks for multi-family residential and Secondary Service installations will
be subject to approval by Company. Where the Company owns the service
lateral conductors to main circuit breaker meterpacks, Company will only
connect to those main circuit breakers with external connectors and not directly
to main circuit breakers. Each meter socket must be clearly and permanently
marked prior to connection of service as indicated in Section 500.11. Contact
Company for approval of meterpacks prior to letting bids and installing
equipment. It is the Customer’s responsibility to determine local code
requirements concerning meterpacks with main switches or main circuit
breakers prior to installing equipment.
500.06.04 Line Side (Source) Connections

All meter sockets (excluding transockets), whether served overhead or
underground, require the line-side conductors to be connected to the top meter
socket terminals. For transocket connections, see 500.06.11,
page 8.
500.06.05 Meter Sockets – Secondary Service Less than 200 Amperes

200 ampere meter sockets specified for use on Secondary Service Customers
are equipped with a lever operated bypass mechanism to permit installation
and removal of meters without causing interruption of service. Use of this
socket is primarily intended to prevent disruption of service to loads typically
found in many Secondary Service accounts. However, in special cases, a
non-lever bypass socket (similar to Company number 301399 and 301401)
may be substituted instead. Contact Company prior to acquiring and
installing meter socket for more information. See Figure 5-B.
When utilizing meterpacks to serve Secondary Service Customers, lever

operated bypass mechanisms are required for each individual meter socket.
Contact Company for approval of meterpacks prior to letting bids and
installing equipment.
500.06.06 Power Leg for 240 Volt Delta Service

The phase that is commonly called the “power leg”, “high leg”, “freak leg”, or
“wild phase” shall always be connected to the right hand meter socket
terminals including prewired transockets and shall be effectively identified in
accordance with NEC 230.56 (marked by orange tape or paint). The “power
leg” shall be connected to the center bus in service enclosures. See Figure
5-J.
500.06.07 Ungrounded Delta – Meter Socket & Transocket Case Ground

Requirements (Page 12 & 13)
In addition to grounding requirements established by the National Electrical
Code and local ordinances, the metal enclosures of meter sockets and
transockets shall be connected to an eight foot auxiliary ground rod located
within sight of and as close as practicable to the meter socket. These
additional grounding requirements are the responsibility of the Customer.
Customer must remove any ground jumpers or ground straps on the
center (unmetered) phase of the meter socket or transocket to ensure the
service remains ungrounded.
500.06.08 Company – Customer Responsibility

See Figure 5-A.
500.06.09 Meter and Socket Application Guide

See Figure 5-B.
http://www.oncor.com/electricity/metering/approvedmeters.aspx
500.06.10 Meter Socket Connections and Voltages

See Figure 5-F; Figure 5-G; Figure 5-H; Figure 5-I, and Figure 5-J for
details.
500.06.11 Transockets
When the voltage and/or current limitations of a self-contained meter socket are
exceeded, the transocket is standard equipment for installations 480 volt and
less (see Figure 5-B for maximum socket ampacity). Transockets are not
interchangeable; it is critical that the correct transocket be installed for each
application. Company designers will determine the need for a transocket
and will order the correct unit. Any transocket can be wired for top or bottom
feed. If service is underground, the line conductors must enter the bottom of
the transocket and connect to the bottom terminals. For overhead service, the
line conductors will enter the top of the transocket and connect to the top
terminals. Load conductors will always exit opposite the line conductors; no
conductors will be allowed to cross inside the transocket. The conductor
entrance and exit location notes of Figure 5-C, page 19 must be followed. Any
meter wiring modifications necessary to accommodate source location will be
performed by Company prior to the meter installation. Caution: removing the
meter from a transocket does not disconnect the service.
500.06.12 Transocket Configurations and Connection Details

See Figure 5-C.
500.07 Instrument Transformers (C.T.s & V.T.s)

For installations requiring instrument transformers (I.T.s), the standard methods of
metering are (1) the transocket or (2) metering at the pad transformer with the I.T.s
installed in the pad transformer. When the Customer’s service requirements
exceed the capacity of the transocket and metering at the pad transformer is not
feasible, the preferred metering method is to use I.T.s installed in a Company
approved enclosure. Company will provide the I.T.s and, when necessary, the
enclosure. Customer may be required to install the enclosure and I.T.s. If I.T.s
should need to be replaced, Customer may be required to install the Company
provided replacement I.T.s. Where I.T.s are installed in Customer owned
switchgear, the Customer shall be responsible for having the switchgear
manufacturer install acceptable I.T.s. Customer must contact Company to
determine ratio, burden, and accuracy of requirements and must provide certified
test reports of I.T. performance.
500.08 Service Enclosures (Distribution Can, Terminal Box, Tap Can, Connection
Box)
Company may require the use of service enclosures for certain configurations of
multiple meters. Use of gutters or troughs as connection enclosures is
discouraged. Service enclosures will be provided by Company and installed by
Customer. See Figure 3-H ; Figure 4-D; Figure 5-D; and Figure 5-E for details.
500.09 Padmounted Secondary Enclosures (Connection Enclosures) 36 In. X 36 In.

(TSN 463082) & 54 In. X 54 In. (TSN 463081)
Company shall require the use of secondary enclosures for installations where the
Customer is installing a number of conduits and/or secondary conductors in excess
of the maximum quantity allowed for the transformer per Construction Standard
209-420. See Figure 5-A, page 10.
500.10 Totalizing of Multiple P.O.D.s

Meters serving installations not considered a single point of delivery shall not be
totalized.
500.11 Meter Socket Identification at Multi-Metered Locations

Meter sockets to multi-metered locations shall be clearly and permanently
marked on the exterior and interior of the meter socket to indicate each
apartment or location served. Engraved or stamped metal, weather resistant
placards shall be used on the exterior of the meter socket and be
permanently affixed. Permanent marker or other acceptable method shall be
used to mark the apartment or location on the inside of the meter socket (at a
location other than the cover) where it can be easily read.

COMPANY – CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY
FIGURE 5-A
COMPANY-CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

AT SINGLE METER SOCKET LOCATIONS
METER TYPICAL CONDUCTORS TO AND METER SOCKET
SOCKET P.O.D. (1) REFERENCE FROM METER SOCKET CONNECTIONS
APPLICATION LOCATION LOCATION OWNERSHIP MADE BY
Service 3-D, 3-E, Source Customer Customer
Overhead Head 3-F, 3I Load Customer Customer
Underground Meter Source Company Company
Residential Socket 4-B Load Customer Customer
Underground
Secondary Meter Source Company (3) Company
Service Socket 4-C
served from Load Customer Customer
Overhead Xfmr
Underground
Secondary Xfmr Source Customer Customer
Service Terminals 4-C
served from Load Customer Customer
Padmounted
Xfmr
AT RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY METER LOCATIONS
Underground,
Apartments, 6 Ganged 5-E Company furnishes and installs service lateral and
meters or less Meter makes connections on source terminals of ganged
per service Socket or meter socket or meterpack (4).
lateral Meterpack (4)
Customer furnishes and installs conductors

Underground, between sockets and service enclosure and makes
Apartments, 7 Service 5-E connections in sockets and on load terminals of
meters or more Enclosure or service enclosure.
with service Meterpack
enclosure (2) (4) Company furnishes and installs service lateral and
makes connections on source terminals of service
enclosure or meterpack (4).
(1) P.O.D. = Point of Delivery as defined in Section 100.01.19.

(2) If 7 meters or more are served, a service enclosure may be used or Company may run
multiple service laterals if permitted by local code.
(3) Customer may install raceway as provided for in Section 400.02
(4) Company for approval of meterpacks prior to letting bids and installing
equipment.

COMPANY – CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY (CONTINUED)
FIGURE 5-A
COMPANY-CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

FOR SECONDARY SERVICE GROUPED METER LOCATIONS
METER TYPICAL
SOCKET P.O.D. (1) REF. COMPANY-CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY AT METER
APPLICATION LOCATION SOCKET AND SERVICE ENCLOSURES
Overhead Customer furnishes, installs, and connects conductors from
Secondary Service service head(s) to service enclosure and from service enclosure
with 2 or more Service 3-G, to meter sockets.
meters served Head 3-H Customer furnishes and installs connectors in service enclosure
from as required.
Overhead Xfmr.
Underground Customer furnishes and installs conductors between meter
Secondary Service sockets and service enclosure, supplies connectors when
with 2 or more Service 4-D, required, and makes connections in meter sockets and service
meters served Enclosure or 4-E, enclosure.
from Meterpack (3) 5-D Company furnishes and installs service lateral conductor and
Overhead Xfmr connectors and makes connections on source terminals of
service enclosure or meterpack (3).
Underground Customer furnishes and installs conductors between meter
Secondary Service sockets and service enclosure or meterpack (3) and transformer;
with 2 or more Xfmr 4-D, supplies connectors when required; and makes connections in
meters served Terminals 4-E, meter sockets, service enclosure and meterpack (3).
from 5-D Customer furnishes connectors. Company attaches connectors
Padmounted Xfmr at source end and makes connections on transformer terminals.
AT LOCATIONS OTHER THAN METERS FOR SECONDARY SERVICE LOCATIONS
TYPICAL CONDUCTORS CONNECTORS CONNECTIONS
LOCATION P.O.D. (1) REF. PROVIDED BY MADE BY
LOCATION LOCATION OWNERSHIP
3-D, 3-E, Source Company Company Company
Service Service 3-F, 3-G, Load Customer Company Company
Head Head 3-H, 3I
Padmount Terminals Company ___ ___
Transformer Pad Xfmr. __
Secondary Terminals Load Customer Customer Company
Compartment
Padmount Source Company Company Company
Secondary Secondary __
Enclosure at Enclosure Load Customer Customer Company
Transformer Pad
Company Handhole Source Company Company Company
Handhole or or __
Load Customer Customer Company
Pedestal Pedestal
Secondary Source Customer (2) Customer Customer
Service, Pad Xfmr.
I.T. Enclosure Terminals __ Load Customer Customer Customer
(1) P.O.D. = Point of Delivery as defined in Section 100.01.19.

(2) For Customers served from an overhead transformer bank, the source side service lateral
conductors will be provided by the Company and the P.O.D. will be the I.T. Enclosure.
(3) Contact Company for approval of meterpacks prior to letting bids and installing
equipment.

METER AND SOCKET APPLICATION GUIDE
FIGURE 5-B *
APPLICATION METERSOCKET MAX MAX # CONDUCTORS, TYPICAL
WIRES PHASE VOLTS SERVICE MAX INSTALLATION STOCK MANUFACTURER CATALOG HUB MIN/MAX CONDUCTOR SIZES,
TYPE AMPS TYPE NO. NUMBER SIZE TYPICAL DIMENSIONS **
120 SECONDARY SELF- SOURCE: ONE # 12 - # 1/0
2 1 OR SERVICE 0-60 CONTAINED 312720 ANCHOR U1000-634-SR2 ONE 1” LOAD: ONE # 12 - # 1/0
240 OR TEMP OH ONLY 7” DIAMETER (ROUND)
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-RS502B-CH
DURHAM UT-RS502B SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 250
120 RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR UAT314-OG LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250
2 1 OR OR SECONDARY 0-150 CONTAINED 301399 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-RS502B-MEP ONE 2.75” 8.5” X 12.5” X 3.25”
240 SERVICE OH ONLY MILBANK U7262-RL NOTE: 2W SERVICE IS LIMITED TO
SIEMENS SUAT314-OG 100 A
SQUARE D UT-RS502B-SQD
MINI SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 250
2 1 480 SECONDARY 0-200 TRANSOCKET 320797 DURHAM 105777A ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 6 - 250
SERVICE OH OR UG 13” X 24” X 9”
SECONDARY SELF- SOURCE: ONE # 12 - # 1/0
3 1 120/240 SERVICE & 0-60 CONTAINED 312720 ANCHOR U1000-634-SR2 ONE 1” LOAD: ONE # 12 - # 1/0
TEMP OH ONLY 7” DIAMETER (ROUND)
DURHAM UT-RS502B
SELF- LANDIS & GYR UAT314-OG SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 250
3 1 120/240 RESIDENTIAL 0-150 CONTAINED 301399 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-RS502B-MEP ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250
12
OH ONLY MILBANK U7262-RL 8.5” X 12.5” X 3.25”

SIEMENS SUAT314-OG
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H4213B-CH
DURHAM UT-H4213B SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
SELF- LANDIS & GYR 40404-025 LOAD: ONE # 2 - 350
3 1 120/240 SECONDARY 60-200 CONTAINED 312727 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H4213B-MEP ONE 2.75” 13” X 19” X 5”
SERVICE OH OR UG MILBANK U9801-XL NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER
SIEMENS S40404-025 BYPASS
SQUARE D UT-H4213B-SQD
DURHAM UT-RS212B
SELF- LANDIS & GYR UAT417-XG SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 250
3 1 120/240 RESIDENTIAL 150-200 CONTAINED 301401 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-RS212B-MEP ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250
OH OR UG MILBANK U7040-XL 8” X 12” X 3.25”
SIEMENS SUAT417-XG
SELF- CUTLER-HAMMER UT-RS213-8B-CH SOURCE: ONE # 1/0 - 350
3 1 120/240 RESIDENTIAL 0-200 CONTAINED 323754 DURHAM UT-RS213-8B ONE 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 1/0 - 250
OH OR UG MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-RS213-8B-MEP 13” X 20” X 5”
SQUARE D UT-RS213-8B-SQD
*Manufacturer name and part number subject to change without notice. Copyright 2010 Oncor Electric Delivery Company. All rights reserved **Actual dimensions will vary.
METER AND SOCKET APPLICATION GUIDE (CONTINUED)
FIGURE 5-B *
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H4336-9T-CH
DURHAM UT-H4336-9T SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 600
RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR 48104-02CH LOAD: TWO # 2 - 350
3 1 120/240 OR SECONDARY 200-320 CONTAINED 301402 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H4336-9T-MEP ONE 4” 15” X 26” X 5”
SERVICE OH OR UG MILBANK U1797-X-K3/K2 NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER BYPASS
SIEMENS S48104-02CH
SQUARE D UT-H4336-9T-SQD
RESIDENTIAL MED. MILBANK S2690-XT SOURCE: TWO # 2 - 600
3 1 120/240 OR SECONDARY 320-600 TRANSOCKET 301417 DURHAM 1004790A TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
RESIDENTIAL MAXI- MILBANK S3487-4X SOURCE: FOUR # 2 - 600
3 1 120/240 OR SECONDARY 600-1600 TRANSOCKET 302775 DURHAM 1005014A FOUR 2.75” LOAD: FOUR # 2 - 600
SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 250
3 1 120/240 MOBILE HOME 0-200 SELF- 307392 MILBANK U8567-0 N/A LOAD: ONE # 6 - 250
SINGLE CONTAINED 12” X 42” X 8”
POSITION UG ONLY NOTE: USE WITH BASE TSN 310447
SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 250
3 1 120/240 MOBILE HOME 0-200 SELF- 307393 MILBANK U8667-0 N/A LOAD: ONE # 6 - 250
2 GANG CONTAINED 12” X 42” X 8”
13
VERTICAL UG ONLY NOTE: USE WITH BASE TSN 310447

CUTLER-HAMMER UT-2R5332B-CH
DURHAM UT-2R5332B
APARTMENT SELF- LANDIS & GYR UA2313-OG SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
3 1 120/240 2 GANG 0-150 CONTAINED 301408 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-2R5332B-MEP ONE 3” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250 PER POSITION
HORIZONTAL OH OR UG MILBANK U1252-X 25” X 14” X 5”
SIEMENS SUA2313-OG
SQUARE D UT-2R5332B-SQD
DURHAM UT-3R5632B
3 1 120/240 3 GANG 0-150 CONTAINED 301403 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-3R5632B-MEP TWO 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250 PER POSITION
HORIZONTAL OH OR UG MILBANK U9353-XL 33” X 14” X 5”
MILBANK U1253-XL
SIEMENS SUA3313-OG
FIGURE 5-B *
DURHAM UT-4R5632B
HORIZONTAL OH OR UG MILBANK U9354-XL 41” X 14” X 5”
MILBANK U1254-XL
SIEMENS SUA4313-OG
DURHAM UT-5R5632B
APARTMENT SELF- LANDIS & GYR UA5719-KPQG SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
HORIZONTAL OH OR UG MILBANK U1255-X 49” X 14” X 5”
SIEMENS SUA5719-KPQG
CUTLER-HAMMER UIT-6R5352U-CH
DURHAM UIT-6R5352U
APARTMENT SELF- LANDIS & GYR UA6719-KPQG SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
3 1 120/240 6 GANG 0-150 CONTAINED 301406 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UIT-6R5352U-MEP TWO 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250 PER POSITION
HOROZONTAL OH OR UG MILBANK U1256-X 57” X 14” X 5”
14
SIEMENS SUA6719-KPQG
SQUARE D UIT-6R5352U-SQD
MINI SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 250
3 1 240/480 SECONDARY 0-200 TRANSOCKET 320797 DURHAM 1005777A ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 6 - 250
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H5213B-ND-CH
DURHAM UT-H5213B-ND SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR 9804-8592 LOAD: ONE # 2- 350
3 NETWORK 120/208 OR SECONDARY 0-200 CONTAINED 301392 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H5213B-ND-MEP ONE 2.75” 13” X 19” X 5”
SERVICE OH OR UG MILBANK U9581-XL NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER BYPASS
SIEMENS S9804-8592
SQUARE D UT-H5213B-ND-SQD
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H5213B-ND-CH
DURHAM UT-H5213B-ND SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 350
SELF- LANDIS & GYR 9804-8592 LOAD: ONE # 2 - 350
3 3Δ 240 SECONDARY 0-200 CONTAINED 301392 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H5213B-ND-MEP ONE 2.75” 13” X 19” X 5”
SERVICE OH OR UG MILBANK U9581-XL NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER BYPASS
SIEMENS S9804-8592
SQUARE D UT-H5213B-ND-SQD
MED MILBANK S2690-XT SOURCE: TWO # 2 - 600
3 3Δ 240 SECONDARY 200-600 TRANSOCKET 301417 DURHAM 1004790A TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
FIGURE 5-B *
MAXI MILBANK S3487-4X SOURCE: FOUR # 2 - 600
3 3Δ 240 SECONDARY 600-1600 TRANSOCKET 302775 DURHAM 1005014A FOUR 2.75” LOAD: FOUR # 2 - 600
SECONDARY MINI MILBANK S3228-DL SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 250
3 3Δ 480 SERVICE 0-200 TRANSOCKET 312125 DURHAM 1004941B ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250
OH OR UG 13” X 24” X 9”
SECONDARY MED MILBANK S3184-XT SOURCE: TWO # 2 - 600
3 3Δ 480 SERVICE 200-600 TRANSOCKET 301419 DURHAM 1004786C TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
OH OR UG 18” X 30” X 12”
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H7213T-HL-CH
DURHAM UT-H7213T-HL SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 350
RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR 40407-025FL LOAD: ONE # 6 - 350
4 3Δ 120/240 OR SECONDARY 0-200 CONTAINED 301394 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7213T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 13” X 19” X 5”
SERVICE OH OR UG MILBANK U9701-X NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER
SIEMENS S40407-025FL BYPASS
SQUARE D UT-H7213T-HL-SQD
CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H7306-9T-HL-CH
DURHAM UT-H7306-9T-HL SOURCE: ONE # 2 – 600 OR
RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR 47707-02FL LOAD: TWO # 2 - 350
4 3Δ 120/240 OR SECONDARY 200-320 CONTAINED 312883 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7306-9T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 13” X 19” X 5”
15
SERVICE OH ONLY MILBANK U3936-R NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER

SQUARE D UT-H7306-9T-HL-SQD
4 3Δ 120/240 OR SECONDARY 200-320 CONTAINED 397389 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7336-9T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 20” X 34” X 6”
RESIDENTIAL MED MILBANK S2674-XT SOURCE: TWO # 2 - 600
4 3Δ 120/240 OR SECONDARY 320-600 TRANSOCKET 301418 DURHAM 1004785A TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
RESIDENTIAL MAXI MILBANK S2811-4X SOURCE: FOUR # 2 - 600
4 3Δ 120/240 OR SECONDARY 600-1600 TRANSOCKET 301422 DURHAM 1004788A FOUR 2.75” LOAD: FOUR # 2 - 600
FIGURE 5-B *

CUTLER-HAMMER UT-H7213T-HL-CH
DURHAM UT-H7213T-HL SOURCE: ONE # 6 - 350
RESIDENTIAL SELF- LANDIS & GYR 40407-025FL LOAD: ONE # 6 - 350
4 3Y 120/208 OR SECONDARY 0-200 CONTAINED 301394 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7213T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 13” X 19” X 5”
SQUARE D UT-H7213T-HL-SQD
DURHAM UT-H7306-9T-HL SOURCE: ONE # 2 – 600
4 3Y 120/208 OR SECONDARY 200-320 CONTAINED 312883 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7306-9T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 13” X 19” X 5”
SERVICE OH ONLY MILBANK U3936-R NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER
4 3Y 120/208 OR SECONDARY 200-320 CONTAINED 397389 MIDWEST ELECTRIC UT-H7336-9T-HL-MEP ONE 4” 20” X 34” X 6”
16

OR SECONDARY 320-600 TRANSOCKET 301418 DURHAM 1004785A TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
4 3Y 120/208 SERVICE OH OR UG 18” X 30” X 12”
4 3Y 120/208 OR SECONDARY 600-1600 TRANSOCKET 301422 DURHAM 1004788A FOUR 2.75” LOAD: FOUR # 2 - 600
RESIDENTIAL MINI MILBANK S3027-XL SOURCE: ONE # 2 - 250
4 3Y 277/480 OR SECONDARY 0-200 TRANSOCKET 301421 DURHAM 1004926B ONE 2.75” LOAD: ONE # 2 - 250
4 3Y 277/480 OR SECONDARY 200-600 TRANSOCKET 301420 DURHAM 1004791C TWO 2.75” LOAD: TWO # 2 - 600
4 3Y 277/480 OR SECONDARY 600-1600 TRANSOCKET 301423 DURHAM 1004787A FOUR 2.75” LOAD: FOUR # 2 - 600
ANY APPLICATION >1600 CONSULT COMPANY FOR SERVICE ENCLOSURE AND/OR INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE OPTIONS.
TRANSOCKET CONFIGURATIONS
AND CONNECTION DETAILS
FIGURE 5-C
GENERAL INFORMATION
The five basic wiring configurations for transockets are shown in the following figures.
Transockets are available in three ampacity ranges: 0-200 amps, 201-600 amps, and
601-1600 amps. “Lay in” type connectors are provided on “MINI” transockets (0-200
amp). Double barrel, set screw type connectors are supplied on the “MEDIUM” (201-
600 amp) and “MAXI” (601-1600 amp) transockets. See Figure 5-B, page 12-16 for
connector specifications, the TSN, and other selection data.
TSN 301417 TSN 301418
APPLICATION APPLICATION
120/240 V, 3 wire, 1Ø 120/208 V, 4 wire, 3Ø wye
120/208 V, 3 wire, network 120/240 V, 4 wire, 3Ø delta
240 V, 3 wire, delta “Power Leg” of 4 wire delta
shall connect to right-hand
C.T. and be identified by an
outer finish that is orange in
color.

TRANSOCKET CONFIGURATIONS
AND CONNECTION DETAILS (CONTINUED)
FIGURE 5-C
TSN 301421 TSN 312125
APPLICATION APPLICATION
277/480 V, 4 wire, 3Ø wye 480 V, 3 wire, 3Ø delta
For ungrounded service see
Section 100.05.03, page Error!
Bookmark not defined. and
Section 500.06.07, page 7.
APPLICATION
480 V, 2 wire, 1Ø
240/480 V, 3 wire, 1Ø
TSN 320797 (200 amp max.)

TRANSOCKET CONFIGURATIONS AND
CONNECTION DETAILS (CONTINUED)
FIGURE 5-C
Integrity of Connections- When

installing conductors in transockets, it is
the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that all line and load connections
are tight, including the connections
between the CT bus bar and the
connector.
Transocket- Overhead Service
1. For overhead installations, line

conductors must enter the
transocket’s top, top back, or top
sides and connect to transocket’s top
terminals.
2. Load conductors must connect to the

transocket’s bottom terminals and
exit through the transocket’s bottom,
bottom back, or bottom sides.
Transocket- Underground Service
1. For underground installations, line

conductors must enter through the
transocket’s bottom, bottom back, or
Permissible Entrance and Exit Locations bottom sides and connect to the
For Transocket Conductors transocket’s bottom terminals.
2. Load conductors must connect to the

transocket’s top terminals and exit
through the top, top back, or top
sides.
3. Reserve adequate space beneath

the transocket for service raceway.

TYPICAL SERVICE ENCLOSURES
FIGURE 5-D
HUB OPENINGS
4” Hub, max. Typical COMPANY
BUS (Order hubs WxHxD STOCK
AMPACITY APPLICATION ARRANGEMENT Separately) Inches NUMBER
3 Wire, 1Ø Accommodates two 600 kcmil
600 Wall mount (line) and four 250 kcmil (load) One 16x24x6 312726
conductors per phase
3 horizontal connector bus bars
with eight #10-350 kcmil
1100 3 Wire, 1Ø integrated, set screw connectors Two 12x50x8 312723
Wall mount per bus. Add extra connector
bar (TSN 320781) to convert to 4
wire, 3 Ø.
3 vertical connector bus bars,
one horizontal, with twenty-four
12001 4 Wire, 3Ø #10-350 kcmil integrated set Four 30x42x14 310935
Wall mount screw connectors per bar and 11
sets of 2 hole NEMA spaced
holes/bar.
4 horizontal tin plated aluminum
bus bars with 30 integral
25001 4 Wire, 3Ø #10-250 kcmil set screw Six 44x52x24 300313
Padmount connectors and 18 pairs of
2 hole NEMA spaced holes/bar.
1. Source conductors must connect in the center of bus bars for full ampacity rating.

TYPICAL SERVICE ENCLOSURES
(CONTINUED)
FIGURE 5-D

GANG METER SOCKETS
MULTIFAMILY
TYPICAL LAYOUTS
FIGURE 5-E
NOTES:
1. Each socket must be clearly and permanently marked as indicated in Section
500.11.
2. Service enclosure (when required) to be provided by Company and installed by
Customer. See 500.08 for details.
3. Contact Company for approval of layouts other than those shown above
prior to installation.
4. Contact Company for approval of meterpacks prior to letting bids and
installing equipment. See 500.06.03 for details.
5. It is the Customer’s responsibility to determine local code requirements
concerning meterpacks with main switches or main circuit breakers prior
to installing equipment.
6. Meterpacks with meter stacks up to 5 will be permitted under certain conditions.
Contact Company for details.

METER SOCKET CONNECTIONS
AND VOLTAGES
FIGURE 5-F
APPLICATION:
2 WIRE, 120 VOLT, 1Ø SELF-CONTAINED
NOTE:
1. Jumper must be installed between neutral connector and upper right terminal.

AND VOLTAGES
FIGURE 5-G
APPLICATION:
3 WIRE, 120/240 VOLT, 1Ø SELF-CONTAINED

AND VOLTAGES
FIGURE 5-H
APPLICATION:
3 WIRE NETWORK 120/208 VOLT, 1Ø SELF-CONTAINED
NOTE:
For existing Secondary Service Customers or service entrances not exceeding 60

amperes. See Section 100.05.04.

AND VOLTAGES
FIGURE 5-I
APPLICATION:
4 WIRE WYE, 120/208, 3Ø SELF-CONTAINED

AND VOLTAGES
FIGURE 5-J
APPLICATION:
4 WIRE DELTA, 120/240 VOLT, 3Ø SELF-CONTAINED
NOTES:
1. On a 4 wire delta connection, the phase having the highest voltage to ground
(high leg, wild leg, or freak leg) must be connected to the right hand terminals
of the meter socket. In other locations such as service enclosures, disconnects,
etc, the “high leg’ is connected to the center terminal.

TWO HOLE COMPRESSION LUGS FOR TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
Reference Figure 5A, pages 10 & 11 for Company- Customer Responsibility. When
required, the Customer is to furnish the following connectors or their approved
equivalents at padmounted transformers and connection enclosures for connection of
Customer’s conductors at the point of delivery.
Copper Conductor Aluminum Conductor

Wire Size Manufacturer Company Manufacturer’s Company Manufacturer’s
TSN Catalog # TSN Catalog #
#4 Anderson 306142 BCL-016-B
Blackburn LCN4-12
Burndy YA4C-2N
Ilsco CRB-4L2-12-134
Penn Union BBLU-4-D1
#2 Amp 306130 CKLL22NTN 305360
Anderson VAUL-1-12-BN
Blackburn LCN2-12 AL584
Burndy YA2C-2N YCA-2RL-2N
ESP/ CMC ALM-2A-BN
Homac SA2-N
Ilsco CRC-2L2
Kearney 36918
Penn Union BBLU-2-D1 FKLA-C2-D
Utilco CRC-2L2
#1 Anderson 310481 BCL-019-B
Burndy YA1C-2N
Ilsco CRC-1L2
#1/0 Amp 306143 CKLL102NTN 305354
Anderson BCL-021-B VAUL-1/0-12BN
Blackburn LCN10 AL586
Burndy YA25-2N YCA25R-2N
ESP/ CMC ALM-1/0-BN
Homac L1/0-N AL 1/0-N
Ilsco CRC-1/0L2 2IACL-1/0
Kearney 104741-2
Penn Union BBLU-1/0-D3 FKLA-010-D
Utilco CRC-1/0L2
#2/0 Amp 306144 CKLL202NTN 305355
Anderson VHCL-2/0-12BN VAUL-2/0-12BN
Blackburn LCN20 ALS8
ESP/ CMC ALM-2/0-BN
Homac L2/0-N SA2/0-N
Ilsco CRA-2/0L2 2IACL-2/0
Kearney 36234
Penn Union BBLU-2/0-D FSLA-013-D
Utilco CRA-2/0L2

(CONTINUED)
Copper Conductor Aluminum Conductor
TSN Catl. # TSN Catl. #
#3/0 Anderson 306131 VHCL-3/0-12BN 311220 VAUL-3/0-12BN
Burndy YA27-2N
Ilsco CRB-3/0L2 2IACL-3/0
Kearney 48212
Thomas & Betts 54864BE
Utilco CRB-3/0L2 2UCL3/0-TP2
#4/0 Amp 306145 CKLL402NTN 305356
Anderson VHCL-4/0-12BN VAUL-4/0-12BN
ESP/ CMC CHL-4/0-BN ALM-4/0-BN
Ilsco CRB-4/0L2 2IACL-4/0
Kearney 48160
Utilco CRB-4/0L2 2UCL-4/0
250 kcmil Anderson 306132 VHCL-250-12BN 300504
Blackburn AL16
Burndy YA29-2N YCAK29A-2G1
ESP/ CMC CHL-250-BN
Homac L250-N AL250-NTN
Ilsco CRA-250L2 2IACL-250
Penn Union BBLU-025-D FSLA-025-D
300 kcmil Anderson 306133 VHCL-300-12BN 312080
Blackburn AL16
ESP/ CMC CHL-300-BN
Homac L300-N AL300-N
Penn Union BBLU-030-D FULA-030-D
Utilco CRA-300L2
350 kcmil Anderson 306134 VHCL-35012BN 300554 VAUL-350-12BN
Blackburn AL-18
ESP/ CMC CHL-350-BN ALM-360-BN
Kearney 36238
Utilco CRA-350L2

(CONTINUED)
Copper Conductors Aluminum Conductors
TSN Catl. # TSN Catl. #
400 kcmil Anderson 306135 VHCL-400-12BN 312082 VAUL-400-12BN
Blackburn AL20
ESP/ CMC CHL-400-BN ALM-450BN
Kearney 36239
Utilco CRA-400L2
Blackburn LCN500 ALS24
Kearney 36950
Utilco CRA-500L2 2UCL-500
Kearney 40133-3
Penn Union BBLU-060-D KVL-060-D2
750 kcmil Anderson 306138 CHL-750-BN-TT 300514 VAUL-800-12BN
Blackburn AL44
Burndy YA392NG5
ESP/ CMC ALM-800BN
Homac L750-N AL800-N-608
Ilsco 2IACL-750
Kearney 40133-6
Utilco 2UCL750
Blackburn AL60
Burndy YCAK44A-2G2
ESP/ CMC ALM-1000BN
Homac L1000-NT SAL-1000-N
Ilsco 2IACL-1000
Kearney 40133-10

ONE HOLE COMPRESSION LUGS FOR SUBMERSIBLE MOLE
CONNECTIONS
Reference Figure 5A, pages 10 & 11 for Company- Customer Responsibility. When
required, the Customer is to furnish the following connectors or their approved
equivalents at subsurface secondary/ service boxes for connection of Customer’s
conductors at the point of delivery.
Aluminum or Copper Conductor

Wire Size Manufacturer Company TSN Manufacturer’s Catalog #
#6 Anderson 311219 VAUL-6-12
Burndy YRA6CU-1
Homac SA6-48
Penn Union FKLA-W4-S
Burndy YRA4CU-1
Homac SA4-48
Penn Union FKLA-W2-S
Utilco UCL-4
Blackburn AL583
Burndy YRA1CU-1
Homac SA2-48
Penn Union FKLA-C2-S
Utilco UCL-2
#1/0 Anderson 300648 VAUL-1/0-12
Blackburn AL-585
Burndy YRA25U
Homac SA1/0-48
Penn Union FKLA-010-S
Utilco UCL-1/0
#2/0 Anderson 300649 VAUL-2/0-12
Blackburn AL7
Burndy YRA26U
Homac SA2/0-48
Penn Union FSLA-013-S
Utilco UCL-2/0
#3/0 Anderson 300502 VAUL-3/0-12
Blackburn AL-9
Burndy YRA27A
Homac SA-3/0-48
Utilco UCL-3/0
#4/0 Anderson 300553 VAUL-4/0-12
Blackburn ALS11
Burndy YRA28A
Homac SA4/0-48
Utilco UCL-4/0
250 kcmil Anderson 300650 VAUL-4/0-12
Blackburn ALS13

ONE HOLE COMPRESSION LUGS FOR SUBMERSIBLE MOLE
CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED)
Aluminum or Copper Conductor
Wire Size Manufacturer Company TSN Manufacturer’s Catalog #
300 kcmil Blackburn 300509 ALS15P
Burndy YA30A-1
Homac SA300-48
350 kcmil Anderson 300651 VAUL-360-12
Blackburn ALS17
Homac SA350-48
400 kcmil Blackburn 300511 ALS19
Homac SA400-48
Penn Union FULA-R033-S
500 kcmil Anderson 311221 VAUL-500-12
Penn Union FULA-050-S

Information to be Supplied by Electricians to Pull Meters
On Self-Contained Meter Bases
Template for information required when calling the electrician voice mailbox at 800-518-2374.
See 500.02.
Electrical Contractor’s Company ___________________________________
Employee’s Name ______________________________________________
Address where work is to be done __________________________________
City __________________________________________________________
Work to be done
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Will work require an electrical inspection? Yes No
Date meter will be pulled _______________________
Date meter will be replaced _____________________
Contact phone number for clarifying information _____________________________

DO YOU KNOW THE LAW?
Texas Law & OSHA Regulations
To ensure safety and the protection of the public, Chapter 752 of the Texas Health and
Safety Code makes it unlawful for unauthorized persons to move or be placed or
bring any part of a tool, equipment, machine, or material within six (6) feet of live
overhead high voltage lines. Contractors and owners are legally responsible for the
safety of construction workers under this law. This law carries both criminal and civil
liability.
Additionally, OSHA Regulations restrict unauthorized persons from approaching or

operating any equipment or machines within ten (10) feet of live overhead high
voltage lines.
For lines to be turned off, moved, or other arrangements, call your Retail Electric
Provider.
Some local Electrical Codes require structures to be located a safe distance away from
live overhead high voltage lines as defined by the National Electrical Safety Code.

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Electric Service Guidelines

Metering and Associated Equipment

Including: Connector Application Tables

Oncor Electric Delivery Company

For underground cable locates call 811.

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This booklet should be used as a guide in planning the installation of electrical

NOTE: Revisions are highlighted in yellow on the Internet copy only.

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500.02 Work on Meter Installations

500.03 Sequence of Connecting Facilities

COMPANY’S ELECTRICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM

500.04 Location of Meter

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Meterbases and transockets are not to be installed on Company poles. This

500.05 Meter Work Space

500.06 Meter Sockets

500.06.01 Meter Socket Ratings

500.06.02 Ganged Meter Socket Assemblies

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500.06.04 Line Side (Source) Connections

500.06.05 Meter Sockets – Secondary Service Less than 200 Amperes

When utilizing meterpacks to serve Secondary Service Customers, lever

500.06.06 Power Leg for 240 Volt Delta Service

500.06.07 Ungrounded Delta – Meter Socket & Transocket Case Ground

500.06.08 Company – Customer Responsibility

500.06.09 Meter and Socket Application Guide

500.06.10 Meter Socket Connections and Voltages

500.06.12 Transocket Configurations and Connection Details

500.07 Instrument Transformers (C.T.s & V.T.s)

500.09 Padmounted Secondary Enclosures (Connection Enclosures) 36 In. X 36 In.

500.10 Totalizing of Multiple P.O.D.s

500.11 Meter Socket Identification at Multi-Metered Locations

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COMPANY-CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

Customer furnishes and installs conductors

(1) P.O.D. = Point of Delivery as defined in Section 100.01.19.

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COMPANY-CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY

(1) P.O.D. = Point of Delivery as defined in Section 100.01.19.

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OH ONLY MILBANK U7262-RL 8.5” X 12.5” X 3.25”

VERTICAL UG ONLY NOTE: USE WITH BASE TSN 310447

SERVICE OH ONLY MILBANK U3936-R NOTE: EQUIPPED WITH LEVER

APPLICATION METERSOCKET MAX MAX # CONDUCTORS, TYPICAL

SIEMENS S44707-02FL BYPASS

TSN 301417 TSN 301418

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TSN 301421 TSN 312125

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Integrity of Connections- When

Transocket- Overhead Service

1. For overhead installations, line

2. Load conductors must connect to the

Transocket- Underground Service

1. For underground installations, line

2. Load conductors must connect to the