SECURE Brand Next Generation Energy Meter Apex 150

The Apex 150 series from SECURE Brand represents the next generation of energy meters, specifically designed for precise measurement at power transfer points involving revenue transactions. With its advanced features and modular communication options, the Apex 150 seamlessly integrates with existing AMR/AMI/SCADA systems and is future-ready for SAS systems. It supports IEC 61850 and offers long-range site configurability, making it an ideal choice for comprehensive energy management.

Features

• Accuracy and Precision: 0.2S accuracy for both active and reactive measurements ensures precise energy monitoring.
• Power Supply Flexibility: Wide-range dual auxiliary supply options for AC/DC and self-power (VT powered).
• Power Quality Monitoring: Equipped with power quality features such as Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), sag, swell, voltage unbalance, and interruption recording.
• Dynamic Error Compensation: Compensates for CT/VT errors dynamically, ensuring accurate readings.
• Loss Adjustments: Allows for transformer and line loss adjustments (including copper and iron losses).
• Intuitive Display: Features an intuitive graphical display that includes a vector diagram, waveforms, and bar charts for consumption.
• Remote Configuration: Communication ports can be remotely configured for ease of use.
• Communication Versatility: Supports meter reading and display over a field-replaceable battery, and includes IEC 61850, RS232/RS485, and Ethernet ports with simultaneous communication capabilities.
• Simultaneous Protocol Support: Capable of simultaneous DLMS and MODBUS communication over Ethernet.
• Advanced Tariff and Billing: Flexible time-of-day tariff support with automatic billing dates and maximum demand support.
• Tamper Detection: Features for meter cover and terminal cover open detection.
• Modem Compatibility: RS232 port is compatible with meter-powered modems.

Applications

• Tariff Systems: Ideal for metering in availability-based tariffs (ABT) and open access systems.
• Energy Transfer: Suitable for energy transfer measurement and reconciliation.
• Power Plants and Grids: Perfect for power plants, feeder monitoring, grid substations, and wind turbines.
• Energy Monitoring: Facilitates online monitoring of energy exchange at various interface points.
• Automation and Integration: Supports energy accounting, automation, and system integration.

Benefits

• Cost-Effective Integration: Minimal integration costs due to multiple communication interfaces.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for diverse applications with wide-range voltage, current, and auxiliary supply inputs.
• Standard Protocol Support: Supports industry-standard DLMS, MODBUS, and IEC 61850 meter reading protocols.
• Power Outage Readability: Meter reading and display can be viewed even during power outages.
• Field Replaceable Modules: Features hot-pluggable communication modules for field replacement.

Available at Shansen Enterprises, Coimbatore, an authorized channel partner for Secure meters.

FAQs

1. What is the accuracy level of the Apex 150 energy meter?

The Apex 150 energy meter boasts a 0.2S accuracy for both active and reactive measurements, ensuring precise and reliable energy monitoring.

2. Can the Apex 150 support multiple communication protocols simultaneously?

Yes, the Apex 150 supports simultaneous DLMS and MODBUS communication over the Ethernet port, along with IEC 61850, RS232, and RS485 ports, ensuring versatile and efficient data communication.

3. Is it possible to configure the communication ports remotely?

Yes, the communication ports of the Apex 150 can be configured remotely, providing flexibility and ease of use in various installation scenarios.

4.Where do we buy this?

Available at Shansen Enterprises in Coimbatore, authorized dealers and channel partners for SECURE Brand Products.

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