MCS301 - 3ph meter Page 17 of 142
MCS301 meter - product Manual 1.25 MetCom Solutions GmbH
5 Meter construction
This section describes the mechanical construction of the MCS301 meter. The PCB of the
meter is mounted in a rectangular case and meets or exceeds the following standards:
• DIN 43857, part 2
• EN 50155
The compact meter case consists of a meter base with a terminal block and fixing elements
for mounting the meter, a meter cover and a terminal cover. The meter case is made of high
quality self-extinguishing UV stabilized polycarbonate that can be recycled. The case
ensures double insulation and IP54 protection level against dust and water penetration.
5.1 Front view
Figure 2: Front view of the meter
1 - Main seals
2 - Alternate push buttons (up/down)
3 - Optical interface
4 - Name plate
5 - Splitted terminal cover for communication module protection
6 - Splitted terminal cover for meter terminal protection
7 - Utility seals
8 - CT/VT ratio name plate, exchangeable, battery, demand reset push button access
9 - LED for optical test output – active energy testing
10 - LED for optical test output – reactive energy testing
11 - Display