Voltage Handling | Residential/Commercial Energy Monitoring | 220V (IEC 62052-11 compliant) ▲Industry: 220-240V (IEC 62052-11) | Ensures stable operation across standard voltages. | No direct upgrade path; industry standard overlaps with base. |
Current Capacity | High-Load Installations | 60A (Industry) ▲100A (Base) ▲▲150A (Advanced) (IEC 62052-11) | Base supports 100A for multi-appliance use; Advanced handles industrial loads. | Advanced models may require specialized wiring. |
Communication Protocol | Smart Grid Integration | Pulse Output (Industry) ▲RS485 (Base) ▲▲RS485 + Modbus (Advanced) (IEC 61850) | Base enables remote monitoring; Advanced integrates with IoT networks. | Advanced requires compatible software/hardware. |
Display Type | User Readability | Analog (Industry) ▲Digital LCD (Base) ▲▲Backlit Digital (Advanced) (ISO 7083) | Base provides clear metrics; Advanced improves visibility in low-light settings. | Advanced adds cost and complexity. |
Durability & Construction | Harsh Environments | Plastic Casing (Industry) ▲Metal-Reinforced Plastic (Base) ▲▲Stainless Steel (Advanced) (IP54) | Base resists tampering; Advanced withstands extreme temperatures and humidity. | Advanced models are heavier and bulkier. |
Measurement Accuracy | Metering Reliability | Class 2.0 (Industry) ▲Class 1.0 (Base) ▲▲Class 0.5 (Advanced) (IEC 62053-21) | Base reduces billing errors; Advanced ensures precision for commercial use. | Advanced requires calibration and maintenance. |
Multi-Tariff Functionality | Time-Based Billing | Single Tariff (Industry) ▲Dual Tariff (Base) ▲▲Four-Tariff (Advanced) (IEC 62053-31) | Base enables peak/off-peak billing; Advanced supports tiered pricing. | Advanced requires configuration for optimal use. |