The CA168-A meter is a solid-state, socket type, single-phase residential electricity meter that provides utilities with unparalleled digital accuracy, reliability and serviceability in a cost-effective package. Personality modules in the  meter provide an array of communications and measurement options, and an optional service switch allows for remote disconnect and reconnect activities. This flexible meter platform meets current and future business needs with applications ranging from automated meter reading (AMR) to smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) initiatives. The meter is built with VDR for surge protection up to 13 kV 6.5kA lightening.

Major features

1) ANSI standard compliant

2) Demand metering functions

3) Time-of-use (TOU) based rate structures

4) Non-volatile memory

5) Bi-directional active energy measurement

6) Optical infrared port

Specifications

Electrical parameters

Voltage

Nominal voltage Un

240V/120V

Extended operating voltage range 

80%~115%Un

Limited voltage 

70%~120%Un

Frequency

Nominal frequency fn 

60Hz

tolerance 

5%

Current

Test ampere(TA) 

15A/30A

Current class(CL) 

100A/200A

Starting current(Ist) 

30mA

Active energy constant 

Kh2.0

Measurement Accuracy

Active energy

Class0.5

Power Consumption

Power consumption in Voltage circuit 

<0.8W  <4VA

Power consumption in current circuit 

<1VA

Temperature range

Operation meter

25℃ to+70℃

Storage

40℃ to+85℃

Insulation strength

Impulse voltage 1.2/50 μs mains connections 

8kV

Electro Magnetic Compatibility

Electrostatic discharges

Contact discharge

8kV

Air discharge

16kV

Electromagnetic RFfields

27MHz to 500MHz typical

10V/m

100kHz to 1GHz typical

30V/m

Fast transient burst test

4kV

Mechanical requirements

Meter shell Protection Rate 

IP54

Protection

classII