Why Choose the ABB D13 15-M 65 Energy Meter?
The ABB D13 15-M 65, order code 2CMA241765R1000, is a compact three-phase direct-connected energy meter with Modbus communication. Designed for commercial, industrial and building-services installations, it provides direct energy measurement up to 65 A and enables measured data to be integrated into compatible remote monitoring systems.
As part of the ABB D13 EQ meter range, the D13 15-M 65 measures active and reactive energy in both import and export directions. Its direct-connected architecture allows suitable three-phase circuits to be monitored without external current transformers, simplifying installation in distribution boards and electrical control panels.
Integrated RS-485 communication with Modbus RTU enables remote access to meter data from compatible building-management, energy-management and data-acquisition equipment. Combined with local digital indication and compact DIN-rail construction, the D13 15-M 65 provides an effective solution for connected three-phase sub-metering.
Key Advantages
- Compact three-phase direct-connected energy meter.
- Direct measurement up to 65 A without external current transformers.
- Integrated RS-485 Modbus RTU communication for remote meter reading.
- Measures active and reactive energy.
- Supports import and export energy measurement.
- Suitable for commercial, industrial and building-services sub-metering.
- Designed for standard three-phase AC distribution networks.
- 50/60 Hz operation supports common electrical systems.
- Local digital display provides convenient on-site meter readings.
- DIN-rail construction simplifies installation in distribution and control panels.
Key Features
- ABB D13 EQ meter series.
- Three-phase electronic energy meter.
- Direct-connected measurement up to 65 A.
- Active energy measurement.
- Reactive energy measurement.
- Import and export energy monitoring.
- RS-485 serial communication.
- Modbus RTU communication protocol.
- Local digital display.
- 50/60 Hz operating frequency.
- DIN-rail mounting for straightforward panel installation.
- Designed for connected electricity sub-metering and energy monitoring.
Connected Three-Phase Energy Monitoring with Modbus
The ABB D13 15-M 65 provides direct energy measurement on three-phase circuits up to 65 A, eliminating the need for external current transformers within its rated measurement range. This helps simplify wiring and commissioning while providing a compact method of adding detailed electricity sub-metering to distribution boards and control panels.
The integrated RS-485 interface provides Modbus RTU connectivity, allowing compatible controllers, gateways and energy-management systems to collect meter information over a serial network. Measurement of active and reactive energy in both import and export directions makes the meter suitable for conventional loads as well as installations with bidirectional energy flow.
Typical Applications
- Three-phase electricity sub-metering.
- Commercial building energy monitoring.
- Industrial electrical distribution.
- Building-management systems using Modbus RTU.
- RS-485 energy-monitoring networks.
- Distribution boards and electrical control panels.
- Factory and production-area energy monitoring.
- Import and export energy measurement.
- Remote electricity data acquisition.
- Energy efficiency and consumption analysis.
