<p>The component (1) has a fastening- and contacting device (2) comprising a meter carrier plate (9) with aperture slots (10) into which terminal contact elements are insertable. A terminal block has a current supply contact point for uncounted current and attached to a supply line connection piece and a current removal contact point for counted current. The terminal block has an additional clamping point (7) for connection of a cable that guides the counted current. A cover (6) has an access opening (8) enabling access to the clamping point for a terminal lead.</p>