Operation
The measuring module measures the electrical current in one or several conductors via the current clamps supplied. The
module measures the voltage of the phase to be measured via the connection terminals. By measuring both electrical
current and voltage, the installation can accurately assess how much electricity is consumed or produced in the home.
All values measured are sent to the Niko Home Control installation and logged by the connected controller (light). The
eco-display shows the total electricity consumption and the electricity production, if applicable. A detailed overview of these
data can be requested via the touchscreen, a smartphone or the Niko Home Control energy software.
• The measuring module should not be used for billing purposes. Only the data recorded by the meter of the
energy supplier are valid for billing purposes. The data recorded by the measuring module should be used for
information purposes only.
• Do not use the measuring module to measure direct current components.
• Only use the current clamps supplied with the module to ensure that measurements are accurate.
Selecting the correct measuring module
Select an electricity measuring module with one channel or an electricity measuring module with three channels, based
on the number and type of channels you wish to measure. Alternatively, the electricity consumption can be measured by a
pulse counter provided that the electricity meter is fitted with a pulse output. See
Pulse counter op pagina 13
.
A maximum of 20 channels can be measured per installation.
The electricity measuring module with three channels can be used for:
• measuring a three-phase connection (3N 400 Vac).
• measuring three individual switching circuits (1 x 230 Vac).
Use the programming software to select the operating mode of the electricity measuring module with three channels.
Make a selection based on the table below:
Required for measuring total
consumption and production
Electricity measuring module
with one channel
Electricity measuring module with
three channels
Single-phase connection
1
-
Single-phase connection with solar
panels*
Minimum 2
1
Three-phase connection (3N 400 Vac)
-
1
Three-phase connection (3N 400 Vac)
with single-phase solar panels
1
1
Single-phase connection with three-
phase solar panels
-
2
* In this case, use several measuring modules with one channel, or one measuring module with three channels.
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