Along with the Mercury 201 model, meters of the Energomera CE-101 are most often used in everyday life in Russia. These two flagships of the domestic market are reliable, easy to use and relatively good build quality. The advantage of the Energomera CE 101 electric meter, the customer reviews that have earned it, are very good, in comparison with Mercury, a longer warranty period is considered. Repair this model for free to the owner within 5 years from the date of purchase.
Varieties of "Energomera CE-101" according to the method of attachment
Today, consumers have the opportunity to purchase three major modifications of the CE-101 counter. All of them earned just excellent reviews and differ mainly only in the method of installation (type of housing):
CE101-S10 model has special holes for fasteners;
CE101-S6 counter is supplemented with simple fasteners on the shield wall;
CE101-R5 model is mounted on a DIN rail.
general description
Counters of "Energomera CE101" belong to the class of single-phase single-tariff metering devices for direct connection. They are intended for use mainly in private homes, city apartments, shops and offices. The current sensor in them is a shunt. They relate to the type of induction devices.
With regard to the operation of the energy meters of Energomera SE 101, the feedback from consumers, as already mentioned, deserved mostly excellent. But many owners of apartments and houses believe that they have one small drawback in this regard. The fact is that these models are not allowed to be used outdoors. You can install them in rooms or places with any additional protection against the negative effects of the environment. If desired, they can be used in unheated rooms. However, they will not work in the rain and snow.
In the manufacture of these meters, the manufacturer must take into account the requirements of GOST R 52320-2005 and P 52322-2005, as well as documents governing the safety of using electrical appliances GOST 22261-94 and GOST R 51350-99. According to the latest document, the Energomera CE101 devices belong to equipment of safety class II.
Design features
All modifications of the Energomera CE101 meter are delivered to the market in plastic cases. Design they, according to the owners of houses and apartments, are quite pleasant and quite modern. The main elements of their design are:
Indication
Of course, like any other modern meters, Energomera 101 is equipped with an indication. They earned good consumer reviews and therefore. After all, it is much more convenient to use the device in the presence of LEDs warning of its current state.
The S6 and S10 counters have two indicators, and the R5 model has one. The devices supplied in the S6 and S10 enclosures have three types of alerts:
LED "Network", showing whether the voltage is applied to the device or not;
“Robar” turning on at reverse power and no load;
“3200 imp / (kW • h)” - constantly lights up when there is no load and periodically goes out when there is one.
In R5 models, an indication of the form “3200 imp / (kW • h)” is provided.
Electric meter "Energomera CE101": connection diagram
When installing this popular model, you should adhere, of course, primarily to the manufacturer's recommendations. The connection diagram of the CE 100 looks like the one shown in the figure below.
As you can see, terminals 1 and 3 are for the phase wire, and 4 and 5 are for zero.
When installing the electric meter “Energomera SE 101”, the connection diagram should be used exactly this and no other. The fact is that these devices, unfortunately, can enable the consumer to steal electricity. Of course, we will not show the complete connection diagram for this purpose. We only note that in this case the wire “0” is connected to the first terminal. For theft with an "incorrect" scheme, the owner of a house or apartment just needs to make grounding of the zero bus.
Perhaps some of the consumers attribute this to the pluses of the energy meters “Energomera CE 101” in the reviews. But this, of course, is wrong. To take advantage of the presence of such a weak spot in these counters, of course, is not worth it. When sealed by the master of the housing office, an “unusual” scheme will most likely be noticed. If it also turns out that the owners of the apartment or house stole electricity for a while, they will have to pay a very large fine. The dimensions of the latter, by modern laws, are truly prohibitive. So it’s not worth the risk anyway.
Installation procedure
Connecting an electric meter “Energomera SE 101” is quite simple. For this, such metering devices also earned excellent customer reviews. If you wish, such a device can be mounted even by a person who has only initial knowledge in electrical engineering. But of course, it’s better to entrust such work to a specialist.
After unpacking, the CE101 Energomera counter of any modification should be carefully inspected. The installer should make sure that the device is free of mechanical damage and is equipped with a seal.
Actually, the installation of this counter itself is performed in the following order:
the cable is cleaned to a length of approximately 27 mm;
the wire after unscrewing the screws is inserted into the terminal clamp;
the top screw is tightened first;
after a short exposure, both screws are tightened again;
voltage is applied to the device.
The method of fastening energy meters “Energomera SE 101” according to the instructions from the manufacturer depends on the type of housing. After installation, among other things, you should check the operability of the device. When a load is connected, its readings should begin to change.
After checking, replace the terminal cover. Next, the meter is sealed. With an independent installation for this procedure, you will need to call an electrician ZhEK.
Instrument Operation
Thus, we found out how to connect the electric meter of Energomera SE 101 correctly. But of course, it is worth following the instructions from the manufacturer and during the operation of this device. He has it simple, for which he also earned good reviews from consumers. But at the same time, it’s still worthwhile to observe some recommendations during its operation. According to the instructions from the manufacturer, meters "Energomera CE101" can be used only when:
at a temperature range from -40 to +70 ° C;
relative humidity of air from 30 to 98%;
atmospheric pressure from 70 to 106 kPa;
the frequency of the current in the electrical network is 50 Hz.
Modifications
The main types of meters "Energomera CE101", as already mentioned, there are only three. But at the same time, there are much more modifications of this device on the market. For such a wide range of products, these meters also earned good customer reviews. If desired, you can choose the most suitable modification in a particular case. For example, consumers have the opportunity to purchase counters "Energomera CE101" S6 148 or 145. Modifications of the CE101 S10 option are: 145, 145 M6, 148, 148 M6. Also on the market are meters "Energomera CE101 R5" 145, 148, 145 M6, 148 M6.
Modifications of this device differ mainly only in the method of attachment and the base / maximum current. The latest indicators for different versions of devices can be equal to 5/50 A or 10/100 A. For example, the electric meter Energomera CE 101 S6 145, consumer reviews that have earned good for their reliability and the most popular at the moment, the base current is 5 A.
Such devices (5 A) are suitable for installation, for example, in cottages or in small offices. If there are a large number of electrical household appliances in the house or apartment, and especially powerful ones (heating radiators, modern washing machines, etc.), 10 A meters are usually used for electricity metering. 5 A models are turned on and record readings at a current of 0.01 A , at 10 A - at 0.02 A.
Electric meter "Energomera CE 101": consumer reviews
The opinion of the owners of houses and apartments about these devices, thus, has developed basically not bad. They function properly and give accurate readings. Their advantages, of course, include a long warranty period. Also, the undoubted advantage of these models is the relatively low cost. The price of Energomera 101 devices, depending on the supplier, can fluctuate between 600-800 rubles. In order to be able to return the broken device for repair under warranty, you should only store its box.
The advantages of the meters “Energomera CE101” are many. But of course, they have certain disadvantages. Consumers in the first place include simplicity of design. This counter is inexpensive, but at the same time only one-rate. Some consumers speak about these devices, unfortunately, only in a negative way. This opinion about the "Energomera CE101" is expressed mainly by those people who are not lucky to run into marriage. Judging by the reviews, in batches of CE101 models, unfortunately, it sometimes occurs.
Also, many consumers do not recommend the use of energy meter CE101 at sub-zero temperatures. In such conditions, they often break. And their readings at this temperature may not be too accurate.