Shenzhen Calinmeter Co,.LTD
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The CA168-M represents a significant advancement in smart electricity metering technology, blending high-precision metrology with versatile wireless communication and flexible contractual billing options. This single-phase, two-wire electric meter is designed to operate in both prepayment and post-payment modes, with the unique capability to switch between these modes seamlessly upon receiving a command from the backend server. This feature provides utilities with the flexibility to implement various billing strategies tailored to consumer needs and preferences.
The CA168-M’s modular design sets it apart, allowing for easy integration of different communication technologies. The plug-in module for data collection and network communications can be interchanged as needed, supporting PLC (Power Line Communication), RF (Radio Frequency), GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), 3G, and 4G LTE cellular data networks. This adaptability ensures that the meter can be configured to optimize performance based on local infrastructure conditions, thereby reducing operational costs.
Furthermore, the CA168-M’s modular approach to communications hardware not only enhances operational flexibility but also promises cost-effective maintenance and upgrades. Rather than replacing the entire meter, utilities can simply swap out the communication module as new technologies emerge or as network requirements change. This forward-thinking design ensures that the CA168-M remains a reliable and future-proof solution for electricity metering, capable of evolving alongside advancements in communication and billing technologies.
Features
1) PLC G3 communication
2) Prepayment or post-payment mode selectable
3) Maximum demand measurement ( Optional)
4) Anti-tamper: magnetic proof, data retention in an outage, cover open detection
5) TOU with multi-rate and multi-billing cycles
6) IEC 62056-21 and DLMS/COSEM compliant (on request)
7) Prepared for AMR/AMI functionality and remote control from the server side
Key benefits
a) Advanced load management on demand and remote
b) Reduce operational and maintenance costs
c) Free choice of suitable communication according to local needs
d) Revenue protection by flexible consumer contract control
e) Long life time design with easy upgrade features
Specifications:
| Nominal voltage Un | 220/230/240 V |
| Limited voltage | 70%~120%Un |
| Nominal frequency fn | 50-60Hz+5% |
| Basic current(Ib) | 5-10A |
| Maximum current(Imax) | 60-100A |
| Starting current(Ist) | 20mA |
| Active energy constant | 1000imp/kWh |
| Accuracy as Active energy to IEC62053‐21 | Class1.0 |
| Power consumption in Voltage circuit | <2W <8VA |
| Power consumption in current circuit | <1VA |
| Operating temperature | 25℃ to+70℃ |
| Storage temperature | 40℃ to+85℃ |
| Insulation level | 4kV rms for 1min |
| Impulse voltage withstand | 8kV, 1.2/50 μs |
| Air discharge | 16kV |
| Immunity to HF fields |
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| 80MHz to 2GHz with load | 10V/m |
| 100kHz to 1GHz without load | 30V/m |
| Fast transient burst test | 4kV |
| Meter shell Protection Rate | IP54(IEC60529) |
| Insulation System Classification | Protective Class II |
