Lovato DMK16R1 three-phase LED digital multimeter with True RMS voltage and current measurement, active, reactive and apparent power monitoring, power factor, active and reactive energy counters and a programmable relay output.
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Why Choose the Lovato DMK16R1 Three-Phase Digital Multimeter?
The Lovato DMK16R1 is a comprehensive three-phase digital multimeter and energy monitoring instrument designed for electrical switchboards, machinery panels and industrial power distribution systems. It combines voltage, current, frequency, power factor, active power, reactive power, apparent power and energy measurement within one compact panel-mounted device.
The instrument uses True RMS measurement for voltage and current, helping deliver dependable readings where electrical waveforms contain harmonics or distortion. It provides individual measurements for each phase alongside total three-phase power values, enabling engineers to assess system performance, identify phase imbalance and monitor electrical demand.
The DMK16R1 also includes active and reactive energy counters, an operating-hour counter and a programmable relay output for alarm, control or protection functions. Its compact 96 × 48 mm flush-mounted format, removable terminals and IP54 front protection make it well suited to professional panel-building and energy-management applications.
Key Advantages
Comprehensive three-phase electrical and energy monitoring.
Measures voltage, current, frequency, power factor and multiple power values.
Includes active and reactive energy counters.
True RMS measurement supports reliable readings on distorted waveforms.
Displays individual phase values and total three-phase power.
Includes a programmable relay output for alarms, control and protection.
Compact 96 × 48 mm flush-mounted design.
Key Features
Lovato DMK digital metering instrument series.
Three-phase, non-expandable LED digital multimeter.
Three phase-to-neutral voltage values.
Three phase-to-phase voltage values.
Three phase-current values.
Four active power values covering each phase and the total.
Four reactive power values covering each phase and the total.
Four apparent power values covering each phase and the total.
Three phase power-factor values.
One frequency measurement.
Active energy measurement in kWh.
Reactive energy measurement in kvarh.
Integrated operating-hour counter.
One programmable digital relay output.
Comprehensive Electrical and Energy Monitoring
Monitoring voltage, current, power and energy from a single instrument gives engineers a detailed view of electrical system performance. The Lovato DMK16R1 enables individual phase measurements to be compared while also providing total active, reactive and apparent power values for the complete three-phase system.
Its active and reactive energy counters support ongoing consumption monitoring, while the programmable relay can operate an alarm, contactor or control circuit when a selected electrical condition occurs. This makes the DMK16R1 suitable for load supervision, preventative maintenance, energy analysis and general electrical protection.
Typical Applications
Industrial switchboards and electrical distribution panels.
Motor control centres and machinery cabinets.
Manufacturing and process installations.
Generator and power supply monitoring.
Three-phase motor and equipment supervision.
Energy consumption and load monitoring.
Pump, fan and compressor systems.
Alarm, control and protective relay circuits.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
Lovato Electric
Series
DMK
Model
DMK16R1
Product type
Three-phase digital multimeter and energy meter
Installation type
Flush mounting
Display type
LED
Expandable
No
Measured parameters
Voltage, current, frequency, active power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor, active energy, reactive energy and operating hours
Phase voltage values
3
Phase-to-phase voltage values
3
Phase-current values
3
Active power values
4, individual phases and total
Reactive power values
4, individual phases and total
Apparent power values
4, individual phases and total
Power-factor values
3
Energy measurements
Active energy in kWh and reactive energy in kvarh
Measurement method
True RMS
Rated phase-to-phase voltage
600 V AC
Rated phase-to-neutral voltage
347 V AC
Phase-to-phase operating range
35 to 660 V AC
Phase-to-neutral operating range
20 to 382 V AC
Voltage input frequency
45 to 66 Hz
Rated current input
5 A
Current measurement range
0.05 to 5.75 A
Current connection
External low-voltage current transformers with 5 A secondary
The DMK16R1 measures three-phase voltage, current, frequency, power factor, active power, reactive power, apparent power, active energy and reactive energy.
Does the DMK16R1 require current transformers?
Yes. Its current inputs are designed for connection to external low-voltage current transformers with a 5 A secondary output.
What voltage range can the DMK16R1 measure?
The meter operates from approximately 35 to 660 V AC phase-to-phase and 20 to 382 V AC phase-to-neutral.
Can the DMK16R1 measure electrical energy?
Yes. It includes an active energy counter in kWh and a reactive energy counter in kvarh.
What is the programmable relay output used for?
The relay can operate an external alarm, contactor or control circuit when a measured electrical parameter reaches a configured threshold.
Does the DMK16R1 use True RMS measurement?
Yes. It uses True RMS measurement for voltage and current, supporting reliable readings where electrical waveforms contain distortion.
Trusted by Panel Builders and Electrical Engineers
Lovato Electric digital metering instruments are used by panel builders, automation engineers and maintenance professionals to provide dependable three-phase power and energy monitoring across industrial and commercial electrical systems.
Manufacturer
Lovato Electric
Series
DMK
Model
DMK16R1
Product type
Three-phase digital multimeter and energy meter
Installation type
Flush mounting
Display type
LED
Expandable
No
Measured parameters
Voltage, current, frequency, active power, reactive power, apparent power, power factor, active energy, reactive energy and operating hours
Phase voltage values
3
Phase-to-phase voltage values
3
Phase-current values
3
Active power values
4, individual phases and total
Reactive power values
4, individual phases and total
Apparent power values
4, individual phases and total
Power-factor values
3
Energy measurements
Active energy in kWh and reactive energy in kvarh
Measurement method
True RMS
Rated phase-to-phase voltage
600 V AC
Rated phase-to-neutral voltage
347 V AC
Phase-to-phase operating range
35 to 660 V AC
Phase-to-neutral operating range
20 to 382 V AC
Voltage input frequency
45 to 66 Hz
Rated current input
5 A
Current measurement range
0.05 to 5.75 A
Current connection
External low-voltage current transformers with 5 A secondary
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