Energy meters are essential components in any electrical system, providing crucial data on energy consumption. While AC energy meters are widely used for measuring alternating current, DC meters are specifically designed to measure direct current. The EM Series DC energy meters, equipped with RS485 communication capabilities, offer a robust and efficient solution for monitoring and managing DC power systems. it is compliant with Eichrecht standards in Germany, MID (Directive 2014/32/EU), French regulations and meet North American regulations.
1. Brief introduction
Energy meters are essential components in any electrical system, providing crucial data on energy consumption. While AC energy meters are widely used for measuring alternating current, DC meters are specifically designed to measure direct current. The EM Series DC energy meters, equipped with RS485 communication capabilities, offer a robust and efficient solution for monitoring and managing DC power systems.
2. Function Description
Precision Measurement: These meters employ Shunt Sampling for DC measurement, ensuring high accuracy (Class 1) across a wide range of current and voltage levels (10-240A, 40-400VDC).
Comprehensive Data: The meters measure vital parameters such as current (I), voltage (V), and cumulative energy consumption (kWh).
Communication: RS485 communication with the DTL645 protocol enables seamless integration with various supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and other smart grid technologies.
Enhanced Safety: Built-in over-current and over-voltage alarm functions provide crucial protection for the system and equipment.
User-Friendly Interface: An LCD display with backlight and four tariffs with 8 time slots facilitates easy monitoring and data analysis.
Versatility: The compact and robust design makes these meters suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Precisely measure energy consumption at EV charging stations and within charging networks.
Solar Power Systems: Accurately monitor energy generation from solar PV systems, optimizing system performance and maximizing energy yield.
Other DC Power Applications: Suitable for various DC power systems, including battery banks, fuel cells, and DC microgrids.
3. Specifications
Reference Voltage: DC 40V-400V
Current: 10-240A
Accuracy Class: Cl.1.0
Communication: RS485, wifi optional(different model)
Communication Protocol: DTL645
Impulse Constant: 100 imp/kWh
LCD Display: 6+2 digits
Power Consumption: ≤ 0.4W, ≤ 8VA
Standards Compliance: GB/T 17708-2017 Static DC Energy Meter
Certificate: Measuring Instrument Directive (MID) in Europe, CTEP/NTEP in North America
4. Application
electric vehicles charging supply equipment (EVSE)
In battery storage systems (BES) and distributed energy resources (DER)
In the railway market, into on-board energy measurement systems (EMS) and ground-based data collecting system (DCS)
5. More Application of RS485 wifi dc energy meter?
New Energy Field- PV, Solar Power/EV charger
Telecommunication Based Station
Energy Management /Battery Storage System
Power Generation System
DC Measurement
Equipment Monitoring
Genset, Solar and UPS applications
In control panel to measure different electrical loads