What are the characteristics of energy metering systems?
Energy meters, also known as electric meters or watt-hour meters, are devices used to measure and record the consumption of electrical energy in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. The characteristics of an energy meter include:
- Measurement Accuracy
- Display
- Register or Counter
- Measurement of Direction for applications like net metering in solar power installations.
- Single-Phase or Three-Phase
- Current Rating
- Voltage Rating
- Tariff Compatibility
- Data Logging and Communication
- Tamper Detection
- Sealable Enclosure
- Overload Protection
- Compliance with Standards
- Remote Disconnect/Reconnect
