Energy meters, also known as Electrical Meters or Energy Monitors, are devices used to measure and monitor energy use. They give highly accurate and reliable readings resulting in quality measurement and data. There are various types of energy meter which record information, such as power, frequency, voltage, current and wattage. They are commonly found in number of places such as houses, factories, offices and shops to name a few. See our Energy Meters guide for more information.

Smart meters are becoming very popular due to the national government programme to replace older energy meters. These smart meters feature an in-home display which shows your energy use in real-time, pounds and pence. Benefits of smart meters mean an end to estimated bills and some smart tariffs could be cheaper.

Energy meters are usually panel mounted or DIN rail mounted, or some plug directly into a mains socket. DIN rail mounted energy meters are suitable for equipment rack mounting. Energy meters are a type of electrical measuring device which shows how much energy is being used. Energy consumption is an important factor for both environmental and cost reduction purposes. Integrating an energy meter into a power management system is ideal for monitoring energy efficiency.

LCD displays and analogue dials are commonly found on the front of electrical meters and are used to display meter readings. These displays may also feature buttons to navigate the meter and control aspects such as back lighting and language options.

Types of Electrical Meters

• Din Rail Mounted Energy Meters: These are suitable for equipment rack mounting.
• Panel Mounted Energy Meters: These are suitable for industrial facilities
• LCD Display Energy Meters: These are easy to read ad can be backlit for additional visibility. There are also language options on these energy meters.
• Frequency Meter: These devices measure the frequency of the electrical signal and the amount of energy used in a power system.
• Digital Meters: These display measurements as numerical values.
• Analogue Power Meters: These meters use a rotating disc or dials to display electricity consumption. The display reads in kilowatt-hours and you need to read the meter.

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