KWH1DRS201 Tesla DRS201 Single Phase 5(45)A Analog Energy Meter Single Module 230V

Description

Tesla DRS201. Single Phase. Analog. 5(45)A. 230V. Single Module. DIN Rail kWh Meter.

The Tesla DRS201 is a single phase analog kilowatt hour energy meter — a DIN rail mounted sub-meter for measuring and displaying active energy consumption in residential and light commercial sub-metering applications. Rated 5(45)A at 230V. Analog counter display. Single DIN rail module width. Includes surface mount brackets. Sold individually.

• Tesla DRS201 — Single Phase Analog kWh Energy Meter
• Rated 5(45)A — basic current 5A, maximum current 45A
• 230V AC, 50Hz
• Single phase
• Analog counter display — direct reading of cumulative kWh consumption
• DIN rail mounting — 35mm symmetrical DIN rail
• Single module DIN rail width
• Includes surface mount brackets
• Suitable for sub-metering of individual circuits, tenancies, and separate dwellings
• Sold individually

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Where the Tesla DRS201 Analog kWh Meter Is Used

A kilowatt hour meter measures the actual energy consumed by a circuit or installation over time — the fundamental measurement used for electricity sub-metering, billing of individual tenancies, energy monitoring of separate circuits or dwellings, and usage tracking in shared accommodation and commercial installations. The DRS201 delivers that measurement in a compact single-module DIN rail format, making it straightforward to install inside a standard switchboard or DIN rail enclosure alongside the circuit protection devices serving the circuit being metered.

The analog counter display provides a direct reading of cumulative energy consumption in kilowatt hours — a simple, reliable mechanical counter that requires no external power supply for the display and gives a clear total kWh reading at a glance. The 5(45)A rating covers a wide range of single phase residential and light commercial sub-metering scenarios without requiring a current transformer in most standard applications.

Common applications for the Tesla DRS201 include sub-metering of individual powered sites at caravan parks, separate tenancy metering in granny flats and secondary dwellings, accommodation cabin metering, workshop and shed circuits, and any installation where individual circuit energy consumption needs to be tracked and recorded separately from the main meter.

Q: What does the 5(45)A rating on the DRS201 mean?
A: The 5(45)A rating is the standard IEC notation for energy meter current ratings. The first figure (5A) is the basic current — the nominal current at which the meter is calibrated for maximum accuracy. The figure in brackets (45A) is the maximum current the meter can handle continuously. For most residential and light commercial sub-metering applications the DRS201's 45A maximum covers the circuit load without requiring a current transformer.

Q: What is the difference between an analog and digital energy meter?
A: An analog kWh meter (DRS201) uses a mechanical counter — rotating dials or drums — to display cumulative energy consumption. A digital kWh meter uses an LCD or LED display. The analog counter is a simple, reliable display that requires no power supply for the display itself and gives a clear running total. For remote data communication or electronic pulse outputs, a digital meter variant is the appropriate specification.

Q: Does the Tesla DRS201 include surface mount brackets?
A: Yes — the DRS201 is supplied with surface mount brackets included, allowing it to be mounted directly to a wall or surface where DIN rail mounting is not available.

Warranty

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