The Schneider Electric PM3255 is a compact, high-precision multi-function energy and power quality meter from the PowerLogic PM3000 series. Designed for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and data centers, it provides comprehensive electrical measurement, monitoring, and power quality analysis for a single-phase or three-phase system (up to 3 elements).
Parameter Specification
Product Series PowerLogic PM3000 Series
Device Type Multi-function Power & Energy Meter
Commercial Reference PM3255
Measurement Inputs Voltage: 3-phase + Neutral (up to 300V L-N, 480V L-L).
Current: 3 current inputs (via external CTs, typically 5A secondary).
System Compatibility Single-phase (1-element), Split-phase (2-element), Three-phase 3-wire (2-element), Three-phase 4-wire (3-element).
Key Measurements • Volts, Amps, Frequency
• Active, Reactive, Apparent Power (kW, kVAR, kVA)
• Power Factor
• Active & Reactive Energy (kWh, kVARh import/export)
• Demand (sliding window)
• Harmonics: Individual voltage & current harmonics up to 15th.
Power Quality Monitoring Voltage sags/swells/interruptions, unbalance, flicker, rapid voltage changes, THD, TDD.
Accuracy Class Active Energy (kWh): Class 0.5S per IEC 62053-22
Voltage/Current: 0.2% of reading (typical).
Display Backlit LCD with multiple display screens.
Communication Ports • 1x RS-485 port (supports Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP).
• Optional Ethernet or additional RS-485 module available.
Digital I/O Typically includes programmable digital inputs (for pulse counting, status) and relay outputs (for alarms, control).
Power Supply 85-265 V AC/DC (wide range, self-powered from measured voltage or auxiliary).
Mounting DIN-rail mounting (35 mm).
Operating Temperature -25°C to +70°C.
Relative Humidity 0-95% non-condensing.
Standards & Certifications CE, UL, cUL, IEC 62053-22, IEC 61557-12, RoHS.
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 105 mm x 90 mm x 64 mm.