Test Stations (Junction Boxes)
Test stations, also known as measurement boxes, are field devices used in cathodic protection systems to monitor, measure, and record current and potential values.
They are critical for observing system performance, controlling anode current distribution, and detecting possible failures at an early stage.
With more than 22 years of engineering experience, Edopec designs and manufactures durable, long-life, and modular test stations suitable for harsh outdoor environments.
For each project, the appropriate test station configuration is selected based on pipeline length, environmental conditions, and system type.
Function of Test Stations
In cathodic protection systems, test stations are used to measure potential differences between anodes, structures, and reference electrodes.
This allows operators to regularly monitor system performance and make necessary adjustments.
Their primary functions include:
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Measuring potential differences and current values
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Testing anode and structure circuits
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Monitoring the continuity of cathodic protection
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Facilitating fault detection and simplifying maintenance
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Providing data logging and traceability
Edopec test stations are suitable for both manual measurements and remote monitoring (telemetry) integration.
Edopec Engineering Approach
Edopec evaluates environmental factors, system configuration, and monitoring frequency for each project site to determine the most suitable test station design.
All products are manufactured to ensure outdoor durability, safe access, and easy measurement capability.
Features of Edopec Test Stations
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Enclosures with IP65 or higher protection rating
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Insulated terminal blocks and current measurement points
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Reference electrode connections (Cu/CuSO₄, Zn, Ag/AgCl, etc.)
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High-durability cable entries and terminal assemblies
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SCADA or telemetry integration capability
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Field installation, cabling, and testing support
Application Areas
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Oil and natural gas pipelines
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Water transmission and sewage lines
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Refinery and petrochemical facilities
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Underground storage tank systems
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Power plants and infrastructure facilities
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Cathodic protection test and measurement points
Why Edopec?
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22 years of field engineering and cathodic protection experience
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Manufacturing and testing in accordance with international standards
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Modular, durable, and long-life designs
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SCADA and remote monitoring integration
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Traceable quality control and documentation processes
Edopec – Measure, Monitor, Protect
Test stations are the control centers of cathodic protection systems.
Edopec views these units not merely as measurement points, but as essential components of continuous safety and engineering accuracy.
Every test station is designed with durability, precision, and sustainable performance in mind.
