CET Electric Technology
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This manual explains how to use the PMC-53A Intelligent Multifunction Meter. Throughout the manual
the term “meter” generally refers to all models.
This chapter provides an overview of the PMC-53A meter and summarizes many of its key features.
1.1 Overview
The PMC-53A Intelligent Multifunction Meter is CET’s latest offer for the low-cost digital power/energy
metering market. The PMC-53A features quality construction, multifunction measurements and a large,
backlit, Dot-Matrix LCD that is easy to navigate. Housed in a standard DIN form factor measuring
96x96x88mm, it is perfectly suited for industrial, commercial and utility applications. Compliance with
the IEC 62053-22 Class 0.5S Standard, it is a cost effective replacement for analog instrumentation and
is capable of displaying 4 measurements at once. It optionally provides I4 input for Neutral Current
measurement, a second RS485 port, up to six Digital Inputs for status monitoring, pulse counting or
Tariff switching, up to four Relay Outputs for control and alarming applications, up to four Solid State
Relays for energy pulsing as well as other I/O options for different applications.
You can setup the meter through its front panel or via our free PMC Setup software. The meter is also
supported by our PecStar® iEMS Integrated Energy Management System. Following is a list of typical
applications for the PMC-53A:
Industrial, Commercial and Utility Substation Metering
Building, Factory and Process Automation
Sub-metering and Cost Allocation
Energy Management and Power Quality Monitoring
Contact CET Technical Support at support@cet-global.com should you require further assistance with
your application.
1.2 Features
Ease of use
Large, backlit, Dot-Matrix LCD display with wide viewing angle
Intuitive user interface
LED indicators for Energy Pulsing and Communication activities
Password-protected setup via front panel or free PMC Setup software
Easy installation with mounting clips, no tools required
Basic Measurements (True RMS)
ULN, ULL per phase and Average
Current per phase and Average with calculated Neutral
kW, kvar, kVA, PF per phase and Total
kWh, kvarh Import / Export / Net / Total and kVAh Total
Frequency
Device Operating Time (Running Hours)
Optional I4 measurements
Calculated Residual Current Ir (with optional I4 Input)