"Mercury" (electric meter): characteristics and reviews

Both residential and office premises need a clear accounting of energy costs. PU for this purpose can be used different - mechanical or electrical. The last type of counters in our time is becoming more and more popular. Devices of this variety are characterized by a long service life and high accuracy.

There are many brands of electric PU in the modern market. And one of the most reliable devices of this variety, of course, is the Mercury counter. Electric appliances of this variety can be seen today in many homes, apartments and offices.

Who releases

The domestic company Inatex is engaged in the production of these meters. Her department, producing all kinds of household appliances under the brand name "Mercury", has existed since 2000 . In almost two decades, Inatex specialists have developed hundreds of different electrical devices necessary for use both in everyday life and in production.

Today the Inatex group of companies supplies the market with only the most reliable electrical measuring equipment - a very functional, modern design. Until now, the company has supplied more than 120 models to the market alone.

Development history

When creating electric meters "Mercury", the company "Inatex" took into account primarily the experience of other manufacturers. The main development goals were to obtain an accounting device:

• reliable;

• with a modern elemental base;

• low cost;

• with developed functionality.

As a result, the company’s specialists created a counter, which until now has no analogues on the Russian market. Reviews of PU of this brand from consumers actually earned mostly only good.

In the manufacture of PU "Mercury" used components from manufacturers such as, for example, Holtek, Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics. The power supply unit of these meters does not contain high-voltage pulse elements, which increases their reliability and makes them inexpensive. The parameters of these devices are measured by the principle of digital signal processing. Their functionality is being increased due to software, not hardware. All this, of course, has a beneficial effect, including on the operational characteristics of the devices.

Benefits of Using Mercury Counters

The advantages of devices of this brand, most consumers include:

• multifunctionality;

• low cost;

• ease of installation and use;

• good build quality.

In addition , owners of houses and apartments praise the Mercury electric meters for the high reliability of data transmission. Currently, in the countries of the former CIS, there are more than 900 thousand users of such equipment. Counters of this brand pay off, being installed in the premises, for about three years. Of course, this period is not particularly long.

Types of Mercury Counters

At present, Inatex company supplies the following types of metering devices to the market:

• transformer inclusion counters;

• active reactive energy metering;

• with built-in modems.

Of course, if desired, consumers have the opportunity to purchase both single-rate and multi-rate metering devices from this manufacturer. Also, if necessary, in addition to the Mercury counter, you can buy a remote control. Use of such a device is allowed from a distance of 25 meters.

Of course, consumers, if desired, can purchase both a single-phase electric meter "Mercury" and a three-phase one. The first type of metering devices is usually used in urban apartments and offices. Three-phase meters are used in enterprises and in large country houses.

Most popular models

Reliable counters of this brand are considered as single-phase and three-phase. In the first case, the most popular model among consumers is Mercury 201.5. It is this counter in 2017 that apartment owners buy and install most often. The most popular model of a three-phase meter manufactured by Inatex is Mercury 231 AM-01. Also just excellent reviews from consumers earned the 230 model from this manufacturer.

Specifications Model 201.5

The electric energy meter "Mercury 201.5" is most often used in domestic conditions. This model is mounted on a DIN rail, which, in turn, is fixed through a special plate using self-tapping screws. The presence of such an addition, of course, greatly facilitates the task of installing the device. On the market today there are several modifications of the Mercury 201.5 counter. For example, consumers have the opportunity to purchase an option with an LCD or remote control.

The accuracy class of this model is 1.0, and the calibration interval is 16 years. In addition, the 201.5 counters are also frost-resistant. Therefore, they are allowed to be used including in unheated rooms or even on the street. Technical characteristics of the Mercury 201.5 electric meter can be found in the table below.

Technical characteristics of the counter 231 AM-01

This model is very well suited for installation, for example, in a large country house. It can be used both in three- and four-wire networks. If necessary, the Mercury 231 AM-01 meter can be integrated into the automated metering system. The accuracy class of this device is 0.5 or 0.1.

Among the pluses of this model, among other things, include rich functionality. For example, the counter 231 AM-01 has:

• self-diagnosis function with indication;

• indicator of the availability and consumption of electricity.

The integer values ​​for this model display 5 reels, tenths - 1. Below is a table with the technical characteristics of this model.

Three-phase electric energy meter "Mercury 230"

This multifunctional and quite expensive model is most actively used at production enterprises, in summer cottages, housing and communal services. These devices are used for multi-tariff metering of consumed electricity in three-phase networks. This model also has the following functionality:

• accumulation and storage of received data;

• display visual information;

• measurement of additional parameters characterizing the quality of the supplied electricity;

• transmission of information over the electric network.

Technical characteristics of the three-phase “Mercury” electric meter can be found in the table.

Three-phase electric meter "Mercury 230", thus - the model is reliable, durable and easy to use.

Where could I buy

When purchasing an electric meter "Mercury", among other things, you should make sure that a certificate is attached to it. Metering devices of this brand are sold, like any other, usually in specialized electrical stores. In any case, it is recommended to buy Mercury meters only from authorized Incotex dealers. Firstly, in this case it will be guaranteed to get a high-quality model. And secondly, the counters at Incotex dealers are much cheaper than at dealers.

Consumer Reviews

The opinion of the “Mercury” meters among the owners of houses, apartments and manufacturers has developed, as already mentioned, not bad. These devices, as many consumers believe, are high-quality and reliable. The pluses of these counters include, first of all, of course, their relatively low cost. The price for them is lower than for similar products of many other companies, including domestic ones. Another advantage of these counters is the fact that complete with them, unlike the products of competitors, there is a mounting bracket. That is, the purchased counter can be immediately installed in place. For this, it is not even necessary to invite a specialist.

Another advantage of PU "Mercury" is the convenience of taking readings. The numbers on the display of these counters are very large. Therefore, in order to determine the amount of consumed electricity, it is not necessary, for example, to stand on a chair.

Small size and weight - this, of course, is also what consumers attribute to the advantages of these PUs. Well, of course, the full merit of this meter is its full compliance with GOST requirements. Problems with the incorrect calculation of electricity when using Mercury devices almost never arise among consumers.

The disadvantages of meters from this manufacturer are the owners of houses and apartments primarily a small warranty period. In similar devices of other brands, it is usually larger. Also, some consumers note the fact that in batches of electric meters "Mercury" defective samples are sometimes found. Many owners of country houses strongly advise against using these devices at sub-zero temperatures. In this case, they, unfortunately, can give inaccurate readings.