Top-of-the-range MID analyser offers comprehensive utility monitoring & control

Carlo Gavazzi has extended its family of industrial / domestic energy meters with a high performing model: the EM26-96. This new 1-2-3 Phase energy analyser features a built-in configuration joystick and LCD data display: it is particularly suitable for import and export energy metering, and for cost allocation applications, as well as many more.

The meter is compliant to the newly introduced Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) and is designated Class 1 to European standards EN62053-21, Class B to EN50470-3 and Class 2 according to EN62053-23.

A comprehensive range of system and single-phase variable measurements is provided along with utility metering (energy, hot/cold water, gas, remote heating), and load monitoring with harmonic analysis up to the 15th harmonic. Accuracy is ±0.5% RDG (current/voltage); results are displayed with a 4 digit variables readout, 7+1 digit for the energy analyser and a 6+2 digit hour counter.

The large, clear LCD display features dual-colour backlight, which automatically changes colour to provide a visual alert in case of alarm conditions.

Cost allocation, cost splitting, variable and multi tariff controls are facilitated by the unit's three digital outputs, whilst an additional RS485 communication port provides compatibility with MODBUS-RTU and iFIX SCADA systems. A joystick control allows users to quickly scroll through the readout, and there is a rotary selector to switch between alternative measurement pages.

Housed in a compact 96 x 96 x 63 mm module, the unit requires just 46mm clearance behind the front panel. Three digital inputs provide functions including tariff selection, DMD synchronisation or gas/water (hot-cold) and remote heating metering.

As with the recently-introduced EM24-DIN energy meter, tamper-proofing is via a sealing point on the front selector switch to lock out the programming function, this is on top of Password protection. This physical seal stops access to the meter's application-oriented programming structure, which enables programmers to quickly set up the meter by choosing between programmes.

About Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi’s Automation Components Business Unit comprises five international production sites, sensors, switches, control, safety and fieldbus, which design and manufacture electronic control components from factories located in Denmark, Italy and Malta. The products provide automation solutions for machinery, equipment, plants and buildings. The products are marketed across Europe, North America and Asia through a network of 17 wholly-owned Carlo Gavazzi sales companies and in other countries by more than 40 independent national distributors. Carlo Gavazzi has its operational headquarters in Italy, and financial headquarters in Switzerland as it is quoted on the Zurich stock exchange.

For more information contact:
Carlo Gavazzi UK Ltd, 7 Springlakes Industrial Estate, Deadbrook Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4UH. Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 339600, Fax: +44 (0) 1252 326799
Web: http://www.carlogavazzi.co.uk

Press Contact: Nicki Langley
Neesham Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: nickil@neesham.co.uk

Photo caption: The new EM26-96 energy analyser from Carlo Gavazzi is suitable for industrial and domestic utility metering and cost allocation.

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