FAQs - Metering

When a three phase system needs to be continuously monitored, the PQM is the best option. Current, voltage, actual and reactive power, energy use, cost of power, and frequency is all metered.

Electricity meters come in four primary categories: flat-rate, interval, solar, and smart meters.

As the name suggests, a single-phase power meter is a two-wire AC or altering current power circuit. It simultaneously modifies the power's supply voltage. Since it is typically used in residences, it is referred to as "residential voltage."

Electric meters located at customers' locations are used by energy providers for billing and monitoring purposes. They are usually calibrated in billing units, with the kilowatt hour being the most popular one. Generally, they are read once per billing cycle.