Typical applications
The following table presents some of the functions of the different meters, the advantages and main applications.
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Functions |
Advantages |
Applications |
Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total and partial energy counters |
Energy usage monitoring |
Sub-billing management Metering applications |
iEM3100 / iEM3200 / iEM3300 series |
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Internal clock |
Saves the date and time of last reset |
Provides the timestamp of the last reset of the partial energy accumulation |
All (except iEM3100 / iEM3200 / iEM3300 ) |
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Pulse output with a configurable pulse weight of up to 1 pulse per 1 Wh |
Collect pulses from the meter with a Smartlink system, PLC or any basic acquisition system |
Remote monitoring of energy consumption Integrate the meter in to a system monitoring of a large number of devices |
iEM3110 / iEM3210 / iEM3310 |
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Manages up to four tariffs, controlled by the digital input(s), internal clock or communications (depending on meter model) |
Categorize energy consumption into On Peak and Off Peak, working days and weekends, or by different electricity sources (for example, from the utility and an electrical generator) |
Energy demand management Sub-billing management Identification of local energy consumption behavior by zone, by usage or by feeder |
iEM3115 / iEM3135 / iEM3155 / iEM3165 / iEM3175 / iEM3215 / iEM3235 / iEM3255 / iEM3265 / iEM3275 / iEM3335 / iEM3355 / iEM3365 / iEM3375 |
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Measures essential electrical parameters like current, average voltage and total power |
Instantaneous measurements help you monitor the imbalance between phases Total power allows you to monitor the feeder load level |
Monitoring of feeders or any sub-cabinet |
iEM3100 / iEM3200 / iEM3300 series |
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M-Bus communications |
Communicate advanced parameters using M-Bus protocol |
M-Bus network integration |
iEM3135 / iEM3235 / iEM3335 |
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Modbus communications |
Communicate advanced parameters using Modbus protocol |
Modbus network integration |
iEM3150 / iEM3155 / iEM3250 / iEM3255 / iEM3350 / iEM3355 |
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BACnet communications |
Communicate advanced parameters using BACnet MS/TP protocol |
BACnet network integration |
iEM3165 / iEM3265 / iEM3365 |
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LonWorks communications |
Communicate advanced parameters using LonWorks communications |
LonWorks network integration |
iEM3175 / iEM3275 / iEM3375 |
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Four quadrant calculation |
Identification of imported and exported active and reactive energy allows you to monitor energy flow in both directions: delivered from the utility and produced on-site |
Ideal for facilities with back-up generators or green power capabilities (for example, solar panels or wind turbines) |
iEM3135 / iEM3155 / iEM3165 / iEM3175 / iEM3235 / iEM3255 / iEM3265 / iEM3275 / iEM3335 / iEM3355 / iEM3365 / iEM3375 |
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Measurement of active energy |
Allows you to monitor energy consumption and production |
Manage energy consumption and make informed investment to reduce your energy bill or penalties (for example, installing capacitor banks) |
iEM3100 / iEM3200 / iEM3300 series |
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Measurement of reactive energy |
Allows you to monitor energy consumption and production |
Manage energy consumption and make informed investment to reduce your energy bill or penalties (for example, installing capacitor banks) |
iEM3135 / iEM3155 / iEM3165 / iEM3175 / iEM3235 / iEM3255 / iEM3265 / iEM3275 / iEM3335 / iEM3355 / iEM3365 / iEM3375 |
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Programmable digital input |
Can be programmed to:
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This allows for monitoring of:
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iEM3135 / iEM3155 / iEM3165 / iEM3175 / iEM3235 / iEM3255 / iEM3265 / iEM3275 / iEM3335 / iEM3355 / iEM3365 / iEM3375 |
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Programmable digital output |
Can be programmed to:
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This allows you to:
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iEM3135 / iEM3155 / iEM3165 / iEM3235 / iEM3255 / iEM3265 / iEM3335 / iEM3355 / iEM3365 |