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Electrical Metering
Available options for electrical metering. Preferred equipment will be listed first, and other possible options below.
:: Preferred Meters ::
Meters in use and first choice for new installations.
Monitoring :: Remote
Remotely accessible for monitoring, with logs or history.
Sub-Metering
Campus sub-metering for internal billing or accounting.
Monitoring :: Local
Local display for on-site personnel
Logging
Meters that are logging only and don't fit the above categories.
Other Available Options
Suggestions, ideas, possible equipment:
Monitoring :: Remote
Remotely accessible for monitoring, with logs or history.
- ComAp InteliMains
- ComAp InteliATS
- SMA Network meters
- AccuEnergy AcuVim IIR – revenue grade multi-meter, incl. power quality – $700 + $200 web module
- Quite detailed logging available, more than once per minute
Monitoring :: Local
Local display for on-site personnel
| Manufacturer | Model | Description | Cost | Link | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three current transformers per meter also required | |||||
| RS Pro | 1365377 | 3-digit, 3-line - V, A, kW, kVA, PF, kWH | $76 | RS Online |  |
| RS Pro | 1365382 | 4-digit, 3-line - V, A, kW, kVA, PF, kWH Contact closure alarm output | $86 | RS Online | |
| TruMeter APM | APM-PWR | 4 line + bar graph - V, A, W, VA, PF, kWH Analog & digital outputs | $225 | RS Online |  |
Current Transformer Examples:
| Manuf: | Model | Parameters | Link |
| Simpson | 01305 | 400A:5A, 2“ window | https://us.rs-online.com/product/simpson/01305/70232978/ |
| RS Pro | 1718777 | 400A:5A, 30mm window | https://us.rs-online.com/product/rs-pro/1718777/72303032/ |
Sub-Metering
Campus sub-metering for internal billing or accounting.
Vision Metering – Revenue-grade meters (C-T models require ANSI CL0.2 current transformers to be revenue grade)
- Single-phase refurbished meters for point of use metering $35-40, plus meter base:
- Meter Base: $15-20 each http://visionmetering.3dcartstores.com/Meter-Accessories_c_32.html
- Polyphase new meters, both CT-rated or CL200, approx $220 ea
- Meter bases approx $100, any electrical supply
- Current transformers electrical supply; (Vision Metering sometimes has refurbs available)
Logging
Meters that are logging only and don't fit the above categories.
