Technical Specifications        
ePrime Series

101E/103E SMART ELECTRICITY METER

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FEATURES  
 Smart electricity meter for reliable energy measurement in single / three phase circuit
 Designed for metering residential and commercial energy consumers in distribution networks
 Class 1 accuracy
 Very low starting current
 Manufactured in accordance with the relevant DIN / IEC and MID standards
 Ready for AMR with Pulse/M-Bus/MODBUS/BACnet/Wireless interface
 SpireCapture AMR/AMI and Billing solutions
 Compatible with Spire Metering’s split core current transformer
 Ideal economic solution for electricity consumption monitoring and billing purpose

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Single-phase meter 
The 101E is a new addition to Spire Metering’s ePrime Series smart meter product family. It is a rail-
mount type two-wire single phase electric meter.

The 101E utilizes state-of-the-art technology within the electronic kWh metering industry. It offers all the
measurement capabilities required to accurately monitor electricity in residential and commercial
buildings.

Features
• Class 1 (CI…B) accuracy

• Excellent long term stability

• 4 modules (72mm) casing, rail-mount style. Designed for DIN, IEN and EN standards

• Meet MID B&D standard. Billing grade

• Baud Rate selectable among 300, 2400, 9600

• M-Bus, MODBUS RTU, Pulse, BACnet and other communication protocols available

• Very low starting current. Exceptionally suited for photovoltaic energy systems and general use

• For connection current up to 100A. Or, connection with CT 1.5(6)A

• User friendly reading, setting and programming tool

Meter Specifications
General:
Frequency (Hz) 50/60
Frequency range ±5%
Operating humidity ≤ 75%
Storage humidity ≤ 95%
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C
Storage temperature -30°C - +70°C
International standard EN50470-1, EN50470-3
Accuracy class 1
Enclosure Protection IP51 (other grade is available)
Insulating encased meter of protective class II

Voltage(v):
Nominal voltage AC 1×220-230VAC (120VAC is available)
Voltage range 0.7～1.3Un
Insulation capabilities:
- AC voltage withstand 2KV for 1 minute
- Impulse voltage withstand 6kV – 1.2µS waveform

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Current(A):
Imin 0.5
Itr 1
Iref(Ib) 10
Imax 100
Ist 40mA
 
Standards:
MID standard according to EN50470-1,EN50470-3
International standard according to IEC62053-11,IEC62053-21
Over current withstand 30Imax for 0.01s
Operational frequency range 50～60Hz ±10%
Internal power consumption ≤2W / 10VA
Test output flash rate (RED LED) 1600imp/kWh
Pulse output rate (pins 5 & 6) 1600imp/kWh
Reverse indicator (RED LED) Current reverse
Consumption indicator (RED LED) Flashing at load running
Communication indicator(GREEN LDE) Flashing at communication running
Data communication port M-Bus, MODBUS, BACnet, Wireless or Pulse

Basic errors:
0.05Ib Cosφ = 1 ±1.5%
0.1Ib Cosφ = 0.5L ±1.5%
Cosφ = 0.8C ±1.5%
0.1Ib - Imax Cosφ = 1 ±1.0%
0.2Ib - Imax Cosφ = 0.5L ±1.0%
Cosφ = 0.8C ±1.0%

Enclosure:
Standard: IP51 protection
Enhanced: Available upon request
Front panel PC inflammable retarding
Cover ABS inflammable retarding
Base ABS inflammable retarding

Wiring Diagram

Terminal#  Function 
1  Line (In) 
2  Line (Out) 
3 Neutral (In) 
4  Neutral (Out) 
5  Pulse (‐) 
6  Pulse (+) 
7 485B/MBUS1 
8  485A/MBUS2 

 
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Three-phase meter 
The 103E is a DIN rail four wire three phase smart energy meter. It is a new addition to Spire Metering’s
ePrime Series smart meter product family. It utilizes state-of-the-art technology within the electronic kWh
metering industry.

103E offers all the measurement capabilities required to accurately monitor electricity consumption. All
three phases can be monitored at the same time.

Features
• Class 1 (CI…B) accuracy

• Excellent long term stability

• 7 modules (126mm) casing, rail-mount style. Designed for DIN, IEN and EN standards

• Meet MID B&D standard. Billing grade

• Baud Rate selectable among 300, 2400, 9600

• M-Bus, MODBUS RTU, Pulse, BACnet or other communication protocol available to choose

• Very low starting current. Exceptionally suited for photovoltaic energy systems and general use

• For connection current up to 100A. Or, connection with CT 1.5(6)A. 27 CT changing ratios to choose

• User friendly reading, setting and programming tool

Meter Specifications
General:
Operating humidity ≤ 75%
Storage humidity ≤ 95%
Operating temperature -10°C - +50°C
Storage temperature -30°C - +70°C
International standard IEC 62053-21
Accuracy class 1
Enclosure protection IP51
Insulating encased meter of protective class II

Meter specifications:
Nominal voltage (Un) 230/400V AC (3~)
Operational voltage 161/279 – 300/520V AC (3~)
Insulation capabilities:
- AC voltage withstand 2KV for 1 minute
- Impulse voltage withstand 6KV – 1.2µS waveform
Basic current (Ib):

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CT type 1.5A
Directly connect 10A
Maximum rated current (Imax)
CT type 6A
Directly connect 100A
 
Operational current range 0.4% Ib- Imax
Over current withstand 30Imax for 0.01s
Operational frequency range 50Hz ±10%
Internal power consumption ≤2W / 10VA per phase
Test output flash rate (PULSE LED)
CT type 1600imp/kWh
Directly connect 400imp/kWh
Test pulse output rate (pins 8 & 9)
CT type 1600imp/kWh
Directly connect 400imp/kWh
CT Changing-Ratio 27 ratios to choose
Power supply indicator Yes
Consumption indicator Flashing when load running
Communication indicator Flashing when communicating
Data communication port M-bus, MODBUS, BACnet, Wireless or Pulse

M-bus communication specifications:

Baud rate 300, 2400(default), or, 9600
Allowable cable range ≤380m 250PCS
≤3600m 64PCS
Downlink signal Master to slave, Voltage modulation
Uplink signal Slave to master, Current modulation
Cable JYSTY （n×2×0.8）
Protocol EN13757-3

Basic errors:
- With balanced loads
0.05Ib Cosφ = 1 ±1.5%
0.1Ib Cosφ = 0.5L ±1.5%
Cosφ = 0.8C ±1.5%
0.1Ib - Imax Cosφ = 1 ±1.0%
0.2Ib - Imax Cosφ = 0.5L ±1.0%
Cosφ = 0.8C ±1.0%

- With single phase loads

0.1Ib - Imax Cosφ = 1 ±2.0%
0.2Ib - Imax Cosφ = 0.5L ±2.0%

Enclosure:
Standard: IP51 protection
Enhanced: Available upon request
Front panel PC inflammable retarding
Cover ABS inflammable retarding
Base ABS inflammable retarding

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Wiring Diagram

A. Direct connection type

so
BUSL1 BUSL2

-
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
0
9
8 Terminal#  Function 
1/2  Ia  (In/Out) 
3/4  Ib  (In/Out) 
5/6 Ic  (In/Out) 
1

7  Neutral 
8  Pulse (‐) 
A 9  Pulse (+) 
10 485B/MBUS1 
B 11  485A/MBUS2 

B. CT connection type

Ua
Ub
Uc so
+

BUSL1 BUSL2
N Terminal#  Function 
1/2  Ia  (In/Out) 
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
5
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
0
9
8

3/4 Ib  (In/Out) 
5/6  Ic  (In/Out) 
7  Neutral 
8  Pulse (‐) 
9 Pulse (+) 
10  485B/MBUS1 
1

11  485A/MBUS2 
18/16/14/12  Phase A/B/C/N 
Ia

Ib
Ic

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Split Core Current Transformer
The ePrime Series current transformers, model TP-xxx, are specially designed to facilitate the installation
in new or existing networks. They may be installed without opening any cable or bus bar circuit.
Conventional current transformers usually require the interruption of the primary side circuit to pass
cables or bus bars through the transformer core to connect such cables to the primary terminals. The TP-
xxx transformer has a unique core which can be easily opened and re-installed without any supply
interruption, thus, it saves time and
installation cost

Features

 Small size  
 Easy mount 
 Wide inner window, allowing
clamping of bus cables or bus
bars 
 Wide range of sizes to
accommodate all the existing
installations
 High accuracy and reliability 
 Compatible with ePrime Series
electricity meters 
 For residential and commercial
buildings

Technical Specifications:

Primary Current 100A-5000A

Secondary Current 5A, 1A
Standard Approval IEC60044-1, BS7626
Maximum Voltage 0.72/3kV
Frequency 50/60Hz
Rated Load 1VA-30VA
Accuracy Class 1.0, 3.0
Short-time Thermal Current Ith = 100 x In
Rated Security Coefficient FS < 5

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How to Order 
Single phase 
 
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Type Output Interface Nominal Voltage Max Rated Current Current Transformer
C) DIN 1) Pulse A) 220VAC A) 100A N) None
D) Other, 2) M-Bus B) Other, please B) 200A (if current <100A)
please 3) RS485/Modbus specify C) 400A Y) Yes
specify 4) BACnet
5) RF wireless

 
 
 
Three phase 
 
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Type Output Interface Nominal Voltage Max Rated Current Current Transformer
C) DIN 1) Pulse 1) 230/400VAC A) 100A N) None
D) Other, 2) M-Bus 2) Other, please B) 200A (if current <100A)
please 3) RS485/Modbus specify C) 400A Y) Yes
specify 4) BACnet D) 800A
5) RF wireless E) 1000A
F) 1500A
G) 2000A
 
H) 3000A
  I) 4000A
  J) 5000A
 
 
 
Note: transformer (split core CT)) will be automatically included in the quote if the Max Rated Current is over 
100A, unless instructed differently. Please email [email protected] for CT information. 

 
 
 
 

Spire Metering Technology LLC 
14B Craig Road, Acton, MA 01720, USA   
Tel. 978 263‐7100 / 888 738‐0188(toll‐free) Fax 978 418‐9170 
[email protected]   www.spiremt.com 

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