The Smart Meter ADL 400 from SAX Power is a robust, precise multifunctional measuring device in a compact DIN-rail design. It is designed for three-phase power measurement in photovoltaic and energy management systems and offers extensive analysis capabilities and modern communication interfaces.
The Smartmeter ADL 400 The SAX Power meter is a robust, precise, multifunctional measuring device in a compact DIN-rail design. Designed for three-phase power measurement in photovoltaic and energy management systems, it offers comprehensive analysis capabilities and modern communication interfaces.
Technical features & functions
Measurement and analysis functions
- Three-phase voltage measurement: 3 × 230 V / 400 V (depending on mains type).
- Current measurement: Direct connection to 80 A (measuring range: 3 × 1(6) A; 3 × 10(80) A).
- Measurement accuracy: Voltage/current ± 0.2 %, power (active, reactive, apparent) ± 0.5 %.
- Frequency range: 45 – 65 Hz ± 0,2 %.
- Energy storage & statistics: Historical consumption data up to 48 months (with detailed data from the last 90 days).
- Harmonic analysis: Detection of harmonics (2nd – 31st order) and total harmonic distortion.
Communication & interfaces
- Interface: RS485, supports Modbus RTU and DL/T 645 protocols.
- Display functions: Displays voltage (U), current (I), power (P), reactive power (Q), power factor (PF), energy (kWh), frequency and harmonics.
Mechanical & environmental parameters
- Montage: DIN-rail 35 mm (TH35).
- Afmetingen: 90 mm × 72 mm × 65 mm (L × B × H).
- Weight: approx. 0.48 kg.
- Operating temperature: −25 °C to +55 °C; humidity ≤ 95 % (non-condensing).
Applications & areas of use
Energy management & statistics: Ideal for industrial and commercial applications, collective installations or large PV systems.
SCADA integration: Easy to connect to automation and management systems thanks to Modbus-RTU and DL/T 645.
PV storage solutions: Specially developed for use with SAX-Power Home batteries for monitoring energy flows between the grid, PV system and consumers.
Installation & commissioning (standard)
- Assembly: Mount on TH35 DIN rail in the distribution box.
- Connection: Connect voltages (L1, L2, L3, N) and power connections according to manual.
- Communication: Connect RS485 wiring (terminals 21/22) to the storage or control unit (respect polarity).
- Net metering: Smartmeter is placed behind the main connection fuse or meter to measure the energy flows to consumers/storage.
- Commissioning: After connection, the device immediately shows measured values on the display.
- Connection with web portal & app: The data is sent to storage or cloud solutions via RS485.
