Types of single phase meters

Types of single phase meters
Different types of single-phase meters are commonly used in many power distribution circuits today. They include;

Surface/Wall Mount Meters
This is the single phase type commonly used by many utilities to measure power consumption. Most surface/wall mount meters are typically rated at 100Amp which makes them suitable for the needs of modern homes. This type of single phase meter is always easy to read as it only shows the power consumed in kWh.

DIN rail instrumentation
This is a single phase electricity meter designed to be mounted on a DIN rail like RCDs and MCBs on circuit boards in homes with electrical installations. DIN rail meters come in different varieties and sizes depending on the different loads they are subjected to and the range of electrical parameters.

smart meter
These meters are designed to incorporate various types of SIM cards in exactly the same way as mobile phones. This allows data reading to be done remotely, saving time on manual meter readings. Smart meters also provide additional real-time data and information to consumers remotely through home displays or online.

prepaid meter
This is an electricity meter that shuts off power if the customer fails to power it up. Traditionally known as coin meters, these meters were later modified to accept payment by card.