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Energy-efficient operation of data centers, produc-
tion and buildings is of increasing importance. The
retrofitting of properties with an energy monitoring
system is frequently a major challenge due to the lim-
ited space available. It is difficult to find a satisfactory
solution. There are many solutions on the market for
measuring energy, but they usually lack one of sever-
al key features. That includes availability in the small-
est possible sizes, standardized interfaces for direct
analysis of the data, and the precise measurement of
energy with approval of the calculated energy meas-
urements. These three key features are the strengths
of Saia® energy meters that have been continuously
developed over ten years.
Energy is the gold of the third millennium.
We help the extraction, distribution and efficient
utilization of this resource
It’s a success story, thanks to quality and innovation.
Author: Pascal Hurni
Until 2005, Saia-Burgess had produced electrical en-
ergy counters with electromechanical counter mech-
anisms in small quantities for third party clients. From
2006,
the focus was on building a complete product
line of our own, featuring high accuracy, maximum
reliability and very small dimensions. For automation
environments, a variety of communication interfaces
were created so that the measured values could be
read directly from the meters. This high level of inno-
vation in recent years accounts for the strong growth
of Saia® energy meters and has also led to market
leadership in secondary counters. Below we describe
the future development and expansion of the energy
counter family
The counters impress with their robust industrial con-
struction («Made in Switzerland») and compact size.
They conform to installation standards for cabinets,
so they can comfortably be fitted into the electri-
cal distribution room. The combination of industrial
quality and compact design with a large measure-
ment range (0.25 A-6000 A) makes the Saia® electric
energy meter ideal for any application. Whether it’s
for a small apartment or a major industrial applica-
tion, there is always a suitable Saia® energy counter,
even in difficult environments and tight spaces.
All counters have a pulse output (S0 output) or, alter-
natively, an interface (M-Bus, Modbus or Saia® S-Bus)
in addition to the built-in counter mechanism. This
ensures direct access to all relevant data such as en-
ergy, current, voltage, capacity (active and reactive)
and active power factor (cosφ).
From domestic
to industrial applications
Data available through
interfaces: Energy,
voltage, current, power...
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