High-accuracy Power & Revenue Meter
SATEC PM172

PM172 is a high-performance panel mounted power meter with waveform capture capabilities, and other basic power quality monitoring capabilities, such as harmonics, THD, TDD and K-factor calculations
PM172 offers a cost-effective distribution automation solution with over 100 electrical measurements, logging capabilities, and breaker contact status inputs. Widely integrated in panel boards and SCADA systems, it's ideal for utilities, industrial facilities, and electric generator monitoring.
Revenue Meter
- Class 0.2S per IEC 62053-22
- Can bill 3 individual single phase clients
Communication
- Built-in port: RS-485
- Optional ports: Ethernet, PROFIBUS
- Open protocol: Modbus, DNP3, PROFIBUS
Digital & Analog I/O
- up to 8 I/O
- Smart Transducer: 4 analog outputs
Broad-range measurement
- Voltage: 15-828V AC (direct connection, L-L)
- Frequency: 25, 50, 60, 400 Hz
Description
PM172: High-Accuracy, Versatile Power Meter
Designed for precise three-phase AC metering, the PM172 offers a Class 0.2S accuracy rating.
Its built-in digital I/Os and support for multiple communication protocols make it ideal for integration into utility substations and industrial SCADA systems.
Key Features:
- Power Quality Monitoring: Calculate harmonics, THD, TDD, and K-factor for comprehensive power quality analysis.
- Enhanced Visibility: The bright LED 7-segment display and color LED load-bar provide clear and immediate readings of power parameters.
- TOU Metering and Revenue-Grade Accuracy: Ideal for commercial and industrial submetering applications.
- Event and Data Logging: Track and analyze critical events based on programmable setpoints, supporting energy management and corrective actions.
- Flexible Communication: Choose from serial communication, Ethernet, or Profibus DP to integrate seamlessly into your system.
With its exceptional accuracy, robust features, and versatility, the PM172 is a reliable and efficient choice for your power metering needs.
Applications
Models
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PM172P
Power Version
- Multi-functional 3-phase power meter functionality
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PM172E
Energy Version
- Multi-functional 3-phase power meter functionality
- PLUS: Revenue Meter
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PM172EH
Energy & Harmonic Version
- Multi-functional 3-phase power meter functionality
- PLUS: Revenue Meter
- PLUS: Power Quality Monitoring
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RPM072
Remote Power Meter
- Transducer version (no display) of the PM172E
- The RPM075 is a non-display power meter providing a solution for cases where there is no available space for display panels.
- Can be connected anywhere, via panel/wall and DIN rail mounting.
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RDM172
Remote Display
- The RPM072 can be interfaced with Remote Display RDM172 via an RS485 communication port, or added as a second display for the PM172 series
Tech Specs
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Accuracy
- Class 0.2 per IEC 61557-12
- Class 0.2 per ANSI C12.20
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Revenue Meter
- Exceeds accuracy class 0.2 / 0.2S
- Built-in Time of Use (TOU) tariffs to meet any billing requirements
- Box-sealed option
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Power Meter
- Power: True RMS volts, amps, power, power factor, neutral current, angles and unbalance for voltage and current, frequency, symmetrical components and many more
- Event and parameter data-logging
- Sampling frequency: 128 samples per cycle
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Power Quality
- Event statistics complimented by waveform recording in 6 channels (3 voltage inputs, 3 current inputs) @ 128 samples/cycle
- Individual voltage and current harmonics up to the 63rd order harmonic
- Voltage and current THD, TDD & K-Factor
- Total Harmonic Powers
- Total Harmonic Energies
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Variable Current Inputs
- 5A
- 1A
- HACS: special 40mA inputs for SATEC High Accuracy Current Sensors
- RS5: special 5A input for 5A clip-on HACS for retrofit installation on existing MV/HV CT secondary
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Voltage Measurement Inputs
- 120V AC Nominal voltage
- 690V AC Nominal voltage
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Communication interfaces
- Built-in:
- RS-485
- RS-232/422
- Optional/additional (1 per device):
- Ethernet 10/100Base-T
- PROFIBUS
- Built-in:
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Communication Protocols
- Modbus
- ASCII
- DNP3.0
- PROFIBUS
- PML-DTE
- GE EGD
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Programmable Logical Controller
- Embedded programmable controller
- 16 control set points; programmable thresholds and delays
- Relay output control (for alarm and protection)
- ½-cycle response time
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Built-in I/O
- 2 Digital Outputs: 3A/250 VAC; 3A/30 VDC; 2 contacts (SPST Form A)
- 2 Digital Inputs: (dry contact; 15V Internal power supply)
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Additional I/O
ONE of the following options may be added per device:
- 4 Digital I/O
- 2 Digital Inputs + 2 Digital Outputs
- 2 Analog Inputs
- ±1mA
- 0-20mA
- 0-1mA
- 4-20mA
- 2 Analog Outputs
- ±1mA
- 0-20mA
- 0-1mA
- 4-20mA
- 0-5mA
- ±5mA
- 4 Digital I/O
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Power Supply
- Default: 85-265V AC / 88-290V DC
- Additional options:
- 9.6-19V DC
- 19-37V DC
- 37-72V DC
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Display
- 3-row (2×4 characters + 1×6 characters) bright LED display, adjustable update time, auto-scroll option with adjustable page exposition time, auto-return to a default page
- LED bar graph showing percent load with respect to user-definable nominal load current
- Detachable display module with a 3-wire RS-485 interface; up to 1000 meters operation
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Meter Security
- Password security for setup parameters and resets via the front panel and communications
- Recording of tampering attempts to the device event log
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Mounting
- 92 × 92mm square
- 4" round cutout
- DIN-rail mounting