Why Choose the Lovato DMED403D0150 DC Energy Meter?
The Lovato DMED403D0150 is a precision DC energy meter designed specifically for electric vehicle charging stations and other high-voltage DC energy measurement applications. It provides direct current measurement up to 150 A and direct voltage measurement from 120–1500 V DC, allowing accurate monitoring without an external current transformer.
The meter is certified for MID and Eichrecht imported energy measurement, making it suitable for applications where certified billing and legally relevant DC energy measurement are required. Active energy measurement is rated Class 1 according to EN 50470-4, providing dependable accuracy across EV charging infrastructure and professional energy-management systems.
An integrated RS485 communication interface with programmable baud rates from 1200–115200 bps enables connection to charging controllers, data concentrators and supervisory systems. Its broad -40 to +85 °C operating temperature range further supports demanding EV charging installations and outdoor equipment.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed DC energy meter for electric vehicle charging stations.
- Direct current measurement up to 150 A without an external CT.
- Wide 120–1500 V DC measurement range for high-voltage DC charging systems.
- MID certified for legally relevant energy measurement.
- Eichrecht certified for imported energy measurement in compliant charging applications.
- Integrated RS485 communication for connection to charging and energy-management systems.
Key Features
- Lovato DMED4 DC energy meter series.
- Direct DC current measurement.
- 150 A IEC maximum current.
- 30 A IEC reference current.
- 120–1500 V DC rated measurement range.
- Class 1 active energy accuracy according to EN 50470-4.
- Imported active energy measurement.
- MID and Eichrecht certification.
- Integrated RS485 serial interface.
- Programmable communication speed from 1200–115200 bps.
- 1000 pulses/kWh LED pulse output.
- Operating temperature from -40 to +85 °C.
Certified DC Energy Measurement for EV Charging Infrastructure
DC energy meters such as the Lovato DMED403D0150 are designed to measure the electrical energy delivered through high-voltage DC charging systems. Direct measurement up to 150 A and 1500 V DC allows the meter to monitor charging energy without relying on an external current transformer, helping simplify system architecture while maintaining certified measurement accuracy.
The combination of MID and Eichrecht certification makes the DMED403D0150 particularly suitable for public and commercial EV charging installations where imported energy data may be used for billing or regulatory purposes. Its integrated RS485 interface allows measured data to be exchanged with charging controllers, supervisory platforms and Lovato-compatible data concentrators.
Typical Applications
- DC electric vehicle charging stations.
- Public and commercial EV charging infrastructure.
- Certified imported-energy billing systems.
- High-voltage DC energy monitoring.
- EV charging controller and data-concentrator systems.
- Industrial DC energy-management installations.
