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DMED403R1500 Lovato DC EN. METER 1500A, RS485 MID BIDIR. EN.
Lovato DMED403R1500 is a MID certified bidirectional DC energy meter for currents up to 1500 A with integrated RS485 communications for high-current energy measurement and monitoring applications.
£1,881.83
Why Choose the Lovato DMED403R1500 DC Energy Meter?
The Lovato DMED403R1500 is a high-performance bidirectional DC energy meter designed for accurate measurement and monitoring of direct-current electrical systems. As part of the Lovato DMED energy meter range, it combines DC energy measurement, high-current monitoring and digital communications for integration into modern energy management and industrial monitoring systems.
Designed for applications with currents up to 1500 A, the DMED403R1500 is particularly suited to renewable energy, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure and industrial DC distribution. Bidirectional energy measurement enables the meter to distinguish energy flow in both directions, making it suitable for systems where electrical energy can be imported and exported.
The integrated RS485 communication interface enables connection to supervisory, monitoring and energy-management systems, while MID certification supports applications requiring certified energy measurement. Its DIN rail format allows straightforward integration into electrical panels and DC distribution equipment.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed DC energy meter for high-current electrical systems.
- Supports current measurement up to 1500 A.
- Bidirectional energy measurement for monitoring energy flowing in both directions.
- Integrated RS485 communications for connection to monitoring and management systems.
- MID certified for applications requiring compliant energy metering.
- DIN rail construction simplifies installation within electrical distribution and monitoring panels.
Key Features
- Lovato DMED DC energy meter series.
- 1500 A current measurement range.
- Designed specifically for DC electrical systems.
- Bidirectional active energy measurement.
- Integrated RS485 serial communication interface.
- Suitable for remote energy monitoring and data acquisition.
- MID certified energy measurement.
- Digital display for local measurement viewing.
- DIN rail-mounted construction for electrical panels.
Accurate Bidirectional Energy Monitoring for DC Systems
DC energy meters such as the Lovato DMED403R1500 measure electrical parameters and accumulated energy within direct-current installations. Bidirectional measurement is particularly valuable in systems where power can flow both to and from connected equipment, allowing imported and exported energy to be monitored separately for improved energy accounting and system analysis.
The DMED403R1500 combines high-current DC measurement with an RS485 communication interface, allowing metering data to be incorporated into supervisory control, building management and energy-management platforms. This makes it well suited to modern renewable energy, battery storage, charging and industrial DC applications where both local measurement and centralised data collection are required.
Typical Applications
- Battery energy storage systems.
- Photovoltaic and renewable energy installations.
- DC electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Industrial DC power distribution systems.
- Energy monitoring and management systems.
- Bidirectional DC energy measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Measurement Functions | Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Energy meter | |
| Phase | DC | |
| Signal / Input Range | DC V / A | |
| Communication | RS485 | |
| Display | LED (7-segment) | |
| HS Code | 90283019 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | DMED Energy Meters | |
| Model | DMED403R1500 | |
| Product type | DC energy meter | |
| Electrical system | Direct current (DC) | |
| Maximum current measurement | 1500 A | |
| Energy measurement | Bidirectional | |
| Communication interface | RS485 | |
| Certification | MID | |
| Display | Digital | |
| Application | DC energy measurement and monitoring | |
| Mounting type | DIN rail |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato DMED403R1500 used for?
The DMED403R1500 is a DC energy meter designed to measure and monitor electrical energy in high-current direct-current systems, including renewable energy, battery storage and industrial DC installations.
What current can the Lovato DMED403R1500 measure?
The DMED403R1500 is designed for DC energy measurement in systems with currents up to 1500 A.
Is the DMED403R1500 a bidirectional energy meter?
Yes. The DMED403R1500 provides bidirectional energy measurement, allowing energy flowing in both directions through the monitored DC system to be measured.
Does the Lovato DMED403R1500 support RS485 communication?
Yes. The meter incorporates an RS485 communication interface for integration with compatible supervisory, monitoring and energy-management systems.
Is the Lovato DMED403R1500 MID certified?
Yes. The DMED403R1500 is a MID certified energy meter, supporting applications where certified electrical energy measurement is required.
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