2CMA170523R1000 ABB A43 213-100 80A Three-Phase Direct-Connected M-Bus Energy Meter
ABB A43 213-100 is a DIN-rail mounted three-phase direct-connected energy meter for loads up to 80 A, featuring Class B / Class 1 active-energy accuracy, active and reactive import/export measurement, M-Bus communication, configurable pulse or alarm output and MID approval.
Why Choose the ABB A43 213-100 Three-Phase Energy Meter?
The ABB A43 213-100 is an advanced three-phase direct-connected electricity meter designed for accurate energy monitoring in commercial, industrial and electrical distribution applications. Part of ABB's professional A43 DIN-rail mounted EQ meter range, it supports direct connection up to 80 A, allowing suitable three-phase loads to be monitored without external current transformers.
Designed for 3-wire and 4-wire three-phase systems, the A43 213-100 measures active and reactive energy in both import and export directions. Its Bronze functionality provides Class B / Class 1 active-energy accuracy and Class 2 reactive-energy accuracy, together with instrumentation values including power, current, voltage, frequency, power factor and apparent power for comprehensive electrical monitoring.
A key feature of the A43 213-100 is its integrated M-Bus communication interface, enabling remote meter reading and integration with compatible energy-management and building-management systems. Combined with a configurable pulse/alarm output, infrared interface, up to 25 alarm values, event logging, MID verification and a large backlit display, it provides a versatile solution for connected three-phase energy monitoring and sub-metering.
Key Advantages
Direct-connected three-phase metering up to 80 A without external current transformers.
Measures active and reactive energy in both import and export directions.
Class B / Class 1 active-energy accuracy for dependable electricity measurement.
Class 2 reactive-energy accuracy for comprehensive energy monitoring.
Suitable for 3-wire and 4-wire three-phase systems.
Integrated M-Bus communication for remote meter reading and system integration.
Provides detailed instrumentation values including power, current, voltage, frequency and power factor.
One configurable pulse or alarm output provides flexible external signalling.
Supports up to 25 configurable alarm values together with event logging.
IEC approved and MID approved and verified for professional metering applications.
Key Features
ABB A43 series three-phase electricity meter.
Bronze functionality level.
Direct-connected measurement up to 80 A.
5 A reference current.
Suitable for three-phase 3-wire and 4-wire systems.
57.7–288 V AC phase-to-neutral voltage range.
100–500 V AC phase-to-phase voltage range.
50–60 Hz operating frequency.
Active-energy import and export measurement.
Reactive-energy import and export measurement.
Class B / Class 1 active-energy accuracy.
Class 2 reactive-energy accuracy.
M-Bus communication interface.
Integrated infrared communication interface.
One configurable pulse or alarm output.
Up to 25 configurable alarm values.
Event logging functionality.
White backlit display with up to seven digits.
Compact 7 DIN-module construction.
Connected Three-Phase Energy Metering with M-Bus
The ABB A43 213-100 provides direct-connected measurement of three-phase electrical loads up to 80 A, avoiding the need for external current transformers in suitable installations. It records active and reactive energy in separate import and export registers as well as total values, while instrumentation functions provide detailed information including power, phase currents, phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral voltages, frequency, power factor and apparent power.
Integrated M-Bus communication allows meter readings and supported instrumentation data to be collected remotely by compatible building-management, automated meter-reading and energy-management systems. Together with its configurable pulse/alarm output, infrared interface, alarm functions and event logs, the A43 213-100 provides flexible integration for professional three-phase sub-metering and energy analysis.
Typical Applications
Commercial building energy monitoring.
Industrial three-phase electricity metering.
Electrical distribution boards and switchboards.
Direct-connected three-phase loads up to 80 A.
3-wire and 4-wire three-phase electrical systems.
Active and reactive import/export energy monitoring.
M-Bus automated meter-reading networks.
Building-management and energy-management systems.
Tenant and departmental electricity sub-metering.
Distributed-generation and bidirectional energy monitoring.
MID-compliant electricity-metering applications.
Technical Specifications
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MID Approval
Yes
Measurement Connection Type
Via CT (/5 A)
Current Input Rating (A)
80 A
Device Type
Energy meter
Series
A43
ABB type designation
A43 213-100
ABB order code
2CMA170523R1000
EAN / GTIN
7392696705233
Product group
DIN Rail Mounted Meters
Product type
Three-phase electricity / energy meter
Functionality level
Bronze
Connection type
Direct connected
Number of phases
3
Network configuration
3-wire or 4-wire
Reference current
5 A
Maximum current
80 A
Phase-to-neutral voltage range
57.7–288 V AC
Phase-to-phase voltage range
100–500 V AC
Nominal system voltage
3 × 230/400 V AC
Operating frequency
50–60 Hz
Active-energy accuracy
Class B / Class 1
Reactive-energy accuracy
Class 2
Energy measurement
Active and reactive energy
Energy direction
Import and export
Communication interface
M-Bus
Additional communication
Infrared interface
Output
1 configurable pulse / alarm output
Alarm functionality
Up to 25 configurable alarm values
Event logging
Yes
Display
White backlit digital display, up to 7 digits
Protection rating
IP20
Operating temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Width
123 mm
Depth
65 mm
DIN-rail width
7 modules
Main terminal conductor capacity
1–25 mm²
Mounting type
DIN rail
Net weight
approx. 0.448 kg
Approval
IEC approved; MID approved and verified
Standards
IEC 62052-11; IEC 62053-21; EN 50470-1; EN 50470-3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB A43 213-100 used for?
The ABB A43 213-100 is a three-phase direct-connected energy meter used for measuring active and reactive electricity in commercial, industrial and electrical distribution applications, including both import and export energy.
What is the maximum current of the ABB A43 213-100?
The A43 213-100 supports direct-connected three-phase loads up to 80 A, allowing suitable circuits to be monitored without external current transformers.
Can the ABB A43 213-100 measure import and export energy?
Yes. The A43 213-100 measures active and reactive energy in both import and export directions, with separate registers and total energy values.
What communication interface does the ABB A43 213-100 use?
The A43 213-100 incorporates an integrated M-Bus communication interface for connection to compatible automated meter-reading, building-management and energy-management systems. It also provides an infrared communication interface.
Is the ABB A43 213-100 MID approved?
Yes. The ABB A43 213-100 is MID approved and verified as well as IEC approved, with Class B / Class 1 active-energy accuracy for professional electricity-metering applications.
Trusted Connected Energy Metering from ABB
ABB A43 DIN-rail electricity meters combine accurate direct-connected three-phase measurement with detailed instrumentation and flexible communications. The A43 213-100 provides 80 A direct connection, active and reactive import/export measurement, integrated M-Bus communications, configurable pulse or alarm output and MID verification for professional energy-management and sub-metering applications.
MID Approval
Yes
Measurement Connection Type
Via CT (/5 A)
Current Input Rating (A)
80 A
Device Type
Energy meter
Series
A43
ABB type designation
A43 213-100
ABB order code
2CMA170523R1000
EAN / GTIN
7392696705233
Product group
DIN Rail Mounted Meters
Product type
Three-phase electricity / energy meter
Functionality level
Bronze
Connection type
Direct connected
Number of phases
3
Network configuration
3-wire or 4-wire
Reference current
5 A
Maximum current
80 A
Phase-to-neutral voltage range
57.7–288 V AC
Phase-to-phase voltage range
100–500 V AC
Nominal system voltage
3 × 230/400 V AC
Operating frequency
50–60 Hz
Active-energy accuracy
Class B / Class 1
Reactive-energy accuracy
Class 2
Energy measurement
Active and reactive energy
Energy direction
Import and export
Communication interface
M-Bus
Additional communication
Infrared interface
Output
1 configurable pulse / alarm output
Alarm functionality
Up to 25 configurable alarm values
Event logging
Yes
Display
White backlit digital display, up to 7 digits
Protection rating
IP20
Operating temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Width
123 mm
Depth
65 mm
DIN-rail width
7 modules
Main terminal conductor capacity
1–25 mm²
Mounting type
DIN rail
Net weight
approx. 0.448 kg
Approval
IEC approved; MID approved and verified
Standards
IEC 62052-11; IEC 62053-21; EN 50470-1; EN 50470-3
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