Why Choose the ABB A43 513-100 Three-Phase Energy Meter?
The ABB A43 513-100 is an advanced three-phase direct-connected DIN rail energy meter designed for accurate measurement and monitoring of electrical energy in industrial, commercial and building installations. As part of the ABB A43 EQ meter series, this Platinum-functionality meter combines comprehensive energy measurement with advanced monitoring, tariff, load-profile and communication capabilities.
The A43 513-100 measures active and reactive energy for both import and export, together with power, current, voltage, frequency, cos phi, power factor and apparent power. Its backlit digital display provides clear access to measured values, while the integrated M-Bus interface enables connection to compatible remote metering, building management and energy monitoring systems.
Designed for three-phase direct connection up to 80 A, the A43 513-100 can measure three-wire or four-wire networks without external current transformers in suitable applications. The meter also provides four individually configurable inputs or outputs, four tariffs, an integrated clock, advanced load profiles, harmonic measurement and alarm functions, making it a powerful solution for detailed electrical energy analysis.
Key Advantages
- Advanced three-phase direct-connected energy meter for industrial and commercial applications.
- Direct connection up to 80 A eliminates the need for external current transformers in suitable installations.
- Measures active and reactive energy for import and export.
- Integrated M-Bus communication for remote energy monitoring and data collection.
- Supports up to four tariffs with control via inputs, communication or the integrated clock.
- Advanced monitoring including load profiles, demand values, harmonics, THD, alarms and historical values.
- MID verified and IEC approved for dependable energy measurement.
Key Features
- ABB A43 EQ meter series with Platinum functionality.
- Three-phase direct-connected metering up to 80 A.
- Supports three-wire and four-wire three-phase networks.
- Active energy measurement accuracy Class B / Class 1.
- Reactive energy measurement accuracy Class 2.
- Active and reactive energy measurement for import and export.
- Integrated wired M-Bus communication interface.
- Infrared communication interface.
- Four individually configurable input/output channels.
- Outputs configurable for pulse or alarm operation.
- Up to 25 alarm values.
- Up to four energy tariffs.
- Integrated clock for time-controlled functions and tariff management.
- Advanced load-profile and historical value functions.
- Measurement of current and voltage harmonics up to the 16th harmonic with THD calculation.
- Backlit digital display with up to seven digits.
- 7 DIN-module format for DIN rail installation.
Advanced Energy Monitoring and M-Bus Integration
The ABB A43 513-100 provides detailed electrical information beyond basic accumulated energy consumption. It can monitor power, currents, phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral voltages, frequency, power factor and apparent power on individual phases and across the complete system, supporting detailed analysis of electrical loads and energy usage.
Its integrated M-Bus interface makes the meter particularly suitable for centralised metering installations where energy data needs to be collected remotely. Advanced load profiles, tariff management, historical values, demand monitoring, configurable alarms and harmonic measurement further support energy management, sub-metering and electrical network analysis.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical distribution and energy monitoring.
- Commercial buildings and building management systems.
- M-Bus remote meter-reading networks.
- Energy sub-metering and consumption allocation.
- Production facilities and manufacturing plants.
- Electrical distribution panels and switchboards.
- Multi-tariff energy monitoring.
- Energy efficiency and load-profile analysis.
- Import and export energy measurement.
