Written by Fraser Cowie, Product Marketing Manager- Interface

Phoenix Contact has an innovative and coordinated portfolio of class leading products that can save you time when it comes to energy data acquisition. Future-oriented communication solutions and digital services help you to integrate, manage and process your data.

Whether you are doing complex energy measurements or simple cost centre billing Phoenix Contact has a solution for you with EMPro multifunctional energy measuring devices, including MID certified meters, conventional current transformers and retrofit Rogowski CTs.

• EMPro meters have Modbus/TCP interface integrated as standard. You can also acquire your data and communicate to other control and management systems via Modbus RTU, Profinet or Ethernet/IP.

• EMPro meters give you the flexibility to configure and integrate into your network in minutes using their installation wizard or directly via the operating keys.
  
• A choice of front Panel or DIN rail installation with or without display

• Monitor up to 20,000 amps with traditional CTs or up to 4000 amps with retro-fit Rogowski coils.

• Recognise errors as they occur with a colour changing screen.
  
• Smart web server and device functions lighten your workload:
  • Future proofed through firmware updates,
  • Troubleshoot by exporting the configuration data along with historical signal and error lists.
  • Disable the hardware and communication interfaces to protect your energy data from unauthorised access.

For more information use web code #1267.

EMPro energy meters with MID certification in accordance with EN 50470, enable cost centre specific energy data billing:

• Simple bus and network connection via M-Bus, Modbus RTU or Modbus/TCP interface
• Only 72mm wide
• Direct current measurement versions
• Remote data access, storage, and export with Ethernet-based devices

For more information use web code #1267

For further information or a demo please contact Fraser on 07584514963 or at fcowie@phoenixcontact.com