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PLX Meters

Our PLX meters are our automated meter reading (AMR) system.  The PLX system can help us:

  • Correctly size transformers - the system provides peak demand usage data with a time stamp.  We can use this information to build a load profile for use in properly sizing transformers.
  • Balance loads - the system provides kWh usage, peak demand, and phase identification.  All this can be used to help identify which loads to shift.
  • Identify failing equipment - signal strength analysis of the transmitters can provide location of failing equipment such as cracked insulators, bad switches, hot line clamps, and bad voltage regulators.  
  • Reduce blinks - the system monitors blinks and can identify the locations that experience blinks.
  • Determine how widespread outages are - the system will identify transmitters that have lost power.
  • Reduce line loss - through system maintenance and diagnostic evaluation, we can reduce line loss.
  • Enhance customer service and resolve billing questions - data that is collected can provide accurate, daily usage for each customer.  This information can be used to resolve billing questions.
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About Us

Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative Inc. was incorporated in 1937 to provide electricity to rural areas of Central Texas. The co-op has over 16,500 members and over 22,000 meters served by over 3,800 miles of line. The service territory of the cooperative spans across the following counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hamilton, McLennan and Milam.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Career Opportunities
    • Service Territory
    • Texas Cooperatives
    • About Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Products
    • Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Member Services
    • Co-op Connections Savings
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Texas Coop Power
    • Safety
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Safety Quiz
      • Storm Center
      • Outage Reporting
  • New Service
    • 911 County Coordinator's Phone List
    • Membership Application
    • New Construction Application
    • New Construction Check List
    • New Construction
      • Permanent Residence
      • Mobile Homes
      • Temporary or Seasonal Structures
      • Non-Residential Permanent Structure
      • Underground Single Phase 200 or 320 AMP
      • 200 Amp Meter Loop Spec Sheet
      • 320 Amp Meter Pedestal
  • Billing Options
    • Payment Assistance
    • Rates
    • Payment Locations
  • Forms
  • Programs
    • Capital Credits
    • Distributed Generation
    • Energy Tips
    • Operation Round Up
    • PLX Meters
    • Rebates
    • Rural Friends ACRE
    • Teacher Mini-Grant
    • Youth Tour & Scholarships