Smart Electric Meter Connection Diagram
Be aware that these are general diagrams using standard test switches which may not match some utility standards in their configuration and are for reference only.
Electric meter connection diagram. Includes single phase 2 phase supply 3 phase supply multiple installations distributed generation alternative energy and typical equipment dimensions. Inside a standard household electric meter box there is a center neutral bus bar with wire connection lugs at each and two hot bus bars each with wire connections lugs at each end. Always follow your company s internal standards.
Glems would like to thank and acknowledge the use of the following meter connection diagrams from dr. None of these wire connection lugs is visible unless the meter mechanism itself is removed from the box. The red wire shows the live or line or phase and the blake shows the neutral wire.
There is also a connection lug for the grounding wire which is bonded to the center neutral bus bar. Anatomy of an electric meter. These graphics below shows the above idea in a very simple way.