Why Choose the ABB EPH-METER2 Protecta Home 100A Digital Energy Meter?
The ABB EPH-METER2 is a compact and reliable 100 A direct-connected digital electricity meter designed for monitoring electrical energy consumption in domestic and residential distribution systems. As part of the established ABB Protecta Home series, this digital energy meter combines accurate electronic energy measurement with pulse output and M-Bus communication, providing a practical solution for local electricity monitoring and integration with compatible energy management systems.
Designed for installation within suitable electrical distribution equipment, the EPH-METER2 enables electrical installers, property managers and energy monitoring specialists to measure electricity consumption without requiring external current transformers for applications within its direct-connected current rating. Its digital metering functionality provides useful information for monitoring electrical usage, while its communication interfaces support the collection of consumption data by compatible monitoring equipment.
With a 100 A direct connection rating, pulse and M-Bus communication interfaces and a compact 2-module DIN rail format, the ABB EPH-METER2 is suitable for applications requiring convenient energy measurement within residential distribution boards. Its integration with the Protecta Home range makes it a practical addition to electrical installations where energy visibility, consumption monitoring and efficient distribution board space utilisation are important.
Key Advantages
- Compact digital electricity meter designed for monitoring electrical energy consumption.
- 100 A direct-connected measurement eliminates the need for external current transformers within the specified current rating.
- Pulse output supports energy consumption monitoring through compatible pulse-counting equipment.
- M-Bus communication enables integration with compatible remote metering and energy management systems.
- 2-module DIN rail format minimises the space required inside suitable distribution enclosures.
- Digital energy measurement supports improved visibility of electricity consumption.
- Suitable for residential energy monitoring and electrical distribution applications.
- Supports energy management initiatives by providing consumption data for analysis.
- Part of the established ABB Protecta Home electrical distribution range.
Key Features
- ABB Protecta Home series digital energy meter.
- 100 A direct-connected current rating.
- Digital electricity consumption measurement.
- Pulse output interface for external energy monitoring equipment.
- M-Bus communication interface for compatible metering networks.
- 2-module width for compact distribution board installation.
- DIN rail mounting arrangement.
- Direct-connected design without external current transformers.
- Suitable for integration into compatible ABB Protecta Home consumer unit installations.
- Supports local electricity consumption monitoring.
- Enables remote collection of metering data through suitable M-Bus equipment.
- Suitable for professional electrical installation and energy monitoring applications.
Reliable Digital Energy Monitoring with Pulse and M-Bus Communication
Digital electricity meters provide an effective way to monitor electrical energy consumption within residential and commercial electrical installations. The ABB EPH-METER2 Protecta Home digital energy meter measures electricity usage through a direct-connected arrangement, allowing consumption data to be collected without the additional wiring and equipment associated with external current transformer metering systems.
The meter incorporates a pulse output that can be connected to compatible energy monitoring equipment. Pulse outputs are commonly used to represent measured energy consumption through electrical impulses, allowing external monitoring devices to record and analyse electricity usage over time. This functionality supports applications such as energy logging, consumption analysis and integration with compatible monitoring controllers.
In addition to pulse signalling, the EPH-METER2 features an M-Bus communication interface. M-Bus, also known as Meter-Bus, is a communication system developed for collecting data from utility and energy meters. When connected to compatible M-Bus master equipment, the meter can form part of a remote energy monitoring arrangement, reducing the need for manual meter readings and supporting centralised consumption data collection.
The 100 A direct-connected design makes the EPH-METER2 suitable for electrical circuits within its specified current rating, while the 2-module DIN rail format provides a space-efficient installation solution. As an ABB Protecta Home accessory, it offers electrical contractors and energy management professionals a practical means of incorporating digital electricity monitoring into suitable distribution board installations.
The EPH-METER2 is an energy measurement device rather than a circuit protective device. Appropriate isolation, overload protection, short-circuit protection and residual current protection must be provided separately where required by the electrical installation design.
Typical Applications
- Domestic electricity consumption monitoring.
- Residential consumer unit energy metering.
- Electrical distribution board energy monitoring.
- Property and building energy management systems.
- Remote electricity consumption monitoring through M-Bus networks.
- Pulse-based electricity consumption data logging.
- Residential extensions and electrical installation upgrades.
- Energy efficiency monitoring and consumption analysis.
- Electrical installations requiring compact direct-connected energy measurement.
- Integration with compatible metering gateways and monitoring controllers.
- Small commercial energy monitoring applications within the meter's specified operating limits.
