Single-phase energy meters are used to measure the energy consumption of a single-phase electrical circuit, which is common in residential and small commercial applications. Here are some popular single-phase energy meter products:
Analog Meters:
Types: Electromechanical, Electro-optical, and Digital Analog Meters
Features: Measured parameters: voltage, current, active power, reactive power, and energy
Applications: Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Digital Meters:
Types: Digital Multi-Functional Meters (DMFs), Digital Watt-Hour Meters (DWHMs)
Features: Measured parameters: voltage, current, active power, reactive power, energy, frequency, and power factor
Applications: Residential, commercial, and industrial applications
Smart Meters:
Types: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Meters, Smart Grid Meters
Features: Measured parameters: voltage, current, active power, reactive power, energy, frequency, power factor, and other advanced features like automatic meter reading (AMR) and advanced analytics
Applications: Smart grid applications, renewable energy systems, and smart buildings
Economy Meters:
Types: Low-cost single-phase meters for residential and small commercial applications
Features: Measured parameters: voltage, current, active power, and energy
Applications: Budget-conscious residential and small commercial customers
Radio-Controlled (RC) Meters:
Types: RC meters with remote communication capabilities for utility companies
Features: Measured parameters: voltage, current, active power, reactive power, energy, and other data transmission capabilities
Applications: Utility companies for automated meter reading and monitoring