Apator NORAX 1 Single-Phase Electricity Meter
Product Overview and Technical Specifications
Application
The Apator NORAX 1 is a multipurpose electricity meter designed for one-phase, two-wire networks. It enables direct measurement of both active and reactive power and is intended for municipal customers across all tariff groups.
Features
- Bidirectional measurement of active power
- Four-quadrant measurement of reactive power
- Measurement of voltage, current, instantaneous power, and maximum power
- Load profile recording
- Communication protocol: DLMS/COSEM
- Local communication options: optical port, serial port RS-485 (optional), Wireless M-Bus 868 MHz (EN 13757) (optional)
- Firmware upgrade capability (according to WELMEC 7.2)
- Segment LCD display
- Resistance to external magnetic field
Product Image and Identification
A photograph of the Apator NORAX 1 single-phase electricity meter. The device is predominantly grey and white. The front panel features a prominent LCD display showing '15.80 00000008'. Above the display, 'NORAX 1' is printed, and the 'APATOR' logo is visible. Below the display, key specifications are listed: '5000 imp/kWh', '230V, 0.25-5(60)A, 50Hz', 'KI. B (kWh), Kl. 2 (kvarh), IP54', and temperature range '-40°C++70°C'. Certification marks include 'CE M16 1444' and 'SK 16-071 MI-003'. Terminal markings for electrical connections are visible on the lower part of the meter.
Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | NORAX 1 |
| Connection method | Direct |
| Rated voltage Un | 230 [V] |
| Reference current Iref | 5 [A] |
| Maximum current Imax | 60 [A] |
| Frequency | 50 [Hz] |
| Measurement accuracy of active energy | wg EN 50470-3 B |
| Measurement accuracy of reactive energy | wg EN 62053-23 2 |
| Metering type | A+, A-, |A| |
| Power consumption in voltage circuit | <1 / <1,5 [W] / [VA] |
| Electric strength | 4 (AC 50 Hz), 6 (impulses 1,2/50 μs) [kV] |
| Impulse frequency | 5000 [imp/kWh] |
| Clock | Internal, accuracy not lower than 0.5 s/24 h at 23°C |
| Communication | Optical port, serial port RS-485 (optional), Wireless M-Bus 868 MHz (EN 13757) (optional) |
| Display | Dedicated LCD display (65 x 20 mm viewing area) |
| Temperature of operation | -25 to +55°C (-40 to +70°C Optionally) |
| Housing | IP53 or IP54, II protection class |
| Standards | MID Directive (B+D), EN 50470-1, EN 50470-3, EN 62053-23 |
Diagrams and Dimensions
Technical diagrams for the Apator NORAX 1 meter. One diagram shows the meter's front view with clearly labeled connection terminals: L1, L, N, and others. Another set of diagrams illustrates the meter's side and top profiles, indicating dimensions such as 124-155 mm (height), 102 ±7 mm (width), and 43.7 ±0.1 mm (depth). Below these diagrams, icons representing energy and power measurements are shown: a [kWh] icon, a [kvarh] icon, a [Power] icon (P), and a [Max Power] icon (Pmax).
Did you know?
CORAX means a RAVEN in Latin and NORAX means a new version of this meter: a NEW RAVEN - innovative and multi-functional.
