The electricity meter module, also known as the energy meter module or the power meter module, is a power measurement and monitoring device, and its essence is the electricity meter. Due to the different application scenarios and particularities of the energy meter module, the existence form is obviously different from that of ordinary electricity meters. For example, transformer-shaped, without housing, small square-shaped, 86-type socket, etc.
The existence of different appearance forms of electricity meter modules mainly depends on the use of equipment, application scenarios, installation cooperation, etc. The transformer-shaped power meter module is mostly used for equipment power metering, and data interaction with the equipment main control system through RS485 communication. The energy meter module without shell and the small square type of energy meter module are mainly integrated in major equipment, smart refrigerators, smart air conditioners, etc., to enhance the added value of products. The electric energy meter module in the form of Type 86 socket can directly replace the socket on the wall of the home to monitor the household electricity consumption in real time, which is an important part of the smart home.
The electricity meter module is similar to the conventional energy meter in terms of function, but because the application scenarios are relatively simple, such as neutral line measurement, magnetic field detection, open cover detection, etc. do not need to be considered, LCD display can also be omitted.
The electricity meter module data logging function can store energy consumption data over time in order to analyze and compare energy usage patterns.
The communication interface of the energy meter module is rich in Ethernet, RS485, UART, TTL, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, etc., which is used for the interaction of real-time measurement data of the electricity meter module with the equipment or system platform to achieve data visualization.
The power meter module can monitor a variety of power parameters, such as electricity, voltage, current, power, power factor, frequency, reactive data, harmonic distortion, etc. Through the collection, summary and analysis of power data, targeted energy management strategies can be implemented to improve the quality of electricity consumption.
The power meter module can have a load control function, when overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, overpower can automatically cut off the power supply and protect the equipment.
Energy meter modules play a vital role in energy management and energy conservation, providing accurate and actionable data to help users make informed decisions about energy use. They can be integrated into larger energy management systems or used as stand-alone devices for specific monitoring applications. With the improvement of refined management, digital management, visual management and automatic management requirements, people's requirements for comfort and controllability are improved, data monitoring big data is an inevitable trend, and the application scenarios of power meter modules will be more widely explored.