EKM Metering

Hi Jameson, I have trouble getting an RS485 connection to talk to one Omnimeter V3 (SN 10000063) using the Dash software. I've built my own usb to RS485 adapter with the following parts from Sparkfun.com: BOB-00718 (FT232RL breakout board) BOB-10124 (RS485 breakout board) using a SP3481 chip. These ...

Hi Mr Jameson, I have purchased in the past a few CTs from another company, and wish to know if i can reuse them somehow with the Omnimeter V3.. Here are the specs: Current Rating: 100A Max continuous primary current Output: 32.73mA @ 100A Primary Accuracy: 1% Leads: 1.5m Lead Pair, 300V UL1007 Diel...

As an aside: What seems strange to me about this scheme is: wouldn't you get penalized if the meter were installed on the cold/shady side of your house? Or wouldn't you benefit if you kept your meter warm? Im not advocating manipulating this, it just seems curious. Is this a mechanical utility meter...

Our local utility in Quebec, Canada has a special tier rate based on outside temperature (which activates a dry relay contact on the Utility Meter) . When temperature gets lower than -12 degrees Celsius, the electricity is billed at 18 cents per KWH, otherwise, it is billed at 4 cents. Is there any ...