EKM Omnimeter Pulse v.4 – Pulse Counting, Relay Controlling, Universal Smart Electric Meter - EKM Metering Inc.

EKM Omnimeter Pulse v.4 – Pulse Counting, Relay Controlling, Universal Smart Electric Meter

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This universal kWh meter can be used on nearly any electrical system in common use and can also count pulses from up to 3 pulse-output devices, as well as control up to 2 external relays.
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Description: Universal, Pulse Counting, Relay Controlling, Smart Meter

Features: Pulse Counting and Relay Controls

Voltage: 120 volts, 120/240 volts, 120/208 volts, 230 volts, 277 volts, 480 volts

Amperage: Up to 5000 amps

Type: External CT, 50 or 60 Hz

System: Single-Phase, 3-Ph. 3-Wire, or 3-Ph. 4-wire

Data: Smart Meter v.4 RS-485 Communications

Model: EKM-Omnimeter Pulse v.4

The Omnimeter Pulse v.4 is our most advanced universal smart meter to date, with the ability to count pulses from up to 3x pulse-output devices, and control 2x external relays. This is truly the one meter to meet all of your metering needs!

This is a revenue-grade universal kWh meter. It can meter systems ranging from single-phase 120V 2-wire or single phase 120/240V 3-wire, 120V to 480 volts, or 3-phase 3-wire 120 to 415 volts or 3-phase 4-wire 120 to 480V, 50/60Hz. It Supports CTs from 100A to 5000A. Accurate to 0.5% (Class 0.5)

The v.4 Omnimeters can also count the pulses from up to 3 different pulse output devices, as is explained in this video. These could be pulses from our Pulse Output Water and Gas Meters or from any other un-powered dry contact pulse output device. The real-time state of the three Inputs can also be polled remotely by ourEKM Push3 gateway. The Omnimeter data will return a High or Low state for each pin in real-time (use this for sensing switch states, open or closed doors, etc).

The v.4 Omnimeters also include 2x controllable relay outputs. These can be controlled via RS-485, either locally via ourEKM Dash software, or remotely online via our Push3 gateway. You can set the outputs to be high or low to drive an external relay. The Relay Control Outputs can continuously provide up to 50 mA at 12 volts DC each. Control the EKM-Switch120 directly, or control lights, motors, entire buildings, implement Demand Response, Load Shedding, etc. via relay control. The Relay Control Outputs can also be set to go ON or OFF from 1 to 9999 seconds. The real-time state of the outputs can also be polled via RS485. The outputs can also be used to power an external device (Wireless 485Bee Module, sensors, etc).Relays can be controlled online when reading the meter with the EKM Push3 data system, or locally when reading the meter with a USB Converter.

The only metering system that is commonly used that this meter will NOT support is 3-phase 3-wire 480 volts. You would need an Omnimeter HV v.4 for this system. These are only available "off menu" so please contact us if you would like more information about this meter model.

This meter has been accuracy tested and certified by the State of California Department of Weights and Measures. It is California Type Approved and meets California standards for revenue grade metering. Many other states accept California Type Approval for their metering requirements.

This meter uses our full range of compact Current Transformers (it cannot meter electricity without at least one). The CT ratio can be set internally to work with up to 5000 amp CTs (no multiplier needed).

  • Use 1 CT for 120 volt single phase North American, or 230 volt 2-wire foreign systems
  • Use 2 CTs for 120/240 volt single phase systems
  • Use 2 CTs for 3-phase 3-wire systems (no neutral)
  • Use 3 CTs for 3-phase 4-wire systems

Easy clip-on DIN Rail Mounting.

How to install an Omnimeter Pulse v.4:

 

These meters are also supported by our revolutionary EKM Push3 system. This is our cloud-based, plug-and-play, meter data solution. We are really excited about this new system, and we recommend it for most remote reading applications that use our Omnimeter models. Push3 users can also take advantage of Encompass.io, which is our free online dashboard and meter management suite.

Encompass.io

Encompass.io is our free online meter management platform for monitoring data, managing meters, generating bills, and more. It is designed specifically for people who are remotely reading their meters via the Push3 system. This platform can be used to visualize data on customizable dashboards, visualize cost, monitor trends, group meters, and a lot more. Each meter and meter group in Encompass can also be set up to email you, and/or your tenant, PDF bills. Here is a sample PDF electric bill:

 

EKM Widget

The EKM Widget offers another option for quickly seeing your meter data online for Push3 users. It is also easy to save and share your Widget setting once you have it setup how you want. Here is an example:

 

EKM Dash

Our Omnimeters are also fully supported by our free, remote reading, EKM Dash software. If you want to read your Omnimeter on a computer locally, without the EKM Push3 system, then this software is what you would use. You will also need an EKM Blink USB Converter in order to do so.

For more information about our products and services, we encourage you to visit our online Knowledge Base, which provides spec sheets, videos, tutorials, FAQs, diagrams, and more.

Spec Sheet: Omnimeter Pulse v.4 Spec Sheet




To better understand the differences between Omnimeter models you can download our Omnimeter and Communication Device Comparison Chart.

 

INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS

Single-Phase 2-Wire (Hot and Neutral) + Push3

Single-Phase 2-Wire (2 Hots, no Neutral) + Push3

Single-Phase 3-Wire (2 Hots and Neutral) + Push3

Three-Phase 3-Wire (3 Hots, no Neutral) + Push3

Three-Phase 4-Wire (3 Hots and Neutral) + Push3

Single-Phase 2-Wire (Hot and Neutral) + Push3 + 485Bees

Single-Phase 2-Wire (2 Hots, no Neutral) + Push3 + 485Bees

Single-Phase 3-Wire (2 Hots and Neutral) + Push3 + 485Bees

Three-Phase 3-Wire (3 Hots, no Neutral) + Push3 + 485Bees

Three-Phase 4-Wire (3 Hots and Neutral) + Push3 + 485Bees

 

 

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John Reardan
Omnimeter Pulse v.4 programmed and installed by myself

We have been paying two two tenants electric usage because they have a shared PGE smartmeter and are on a time-of-use plan. I have a bit of experience with electrical systems and controls and elected to attempt the installation myself. The engineers at EKM were very helpful answering my questions and directing me to appropriate, understandable tutorials to complete the process. I purchased an RS-485 adapter to enable programming the display to just the parameters I wanted. I installed the meter between the main panel and the existing sub panel. Now we have the ability to fairly charge the tenants for their individual electrical usage based on the time-of-use rates. We will save enough in one high-usage month to pay for the cost of the equipment. How often does that happen? Installation and programming were straightforward. Thanks EKM!

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joe clarke
Great support and quick responses.

Would highly recommend

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kelvin munar
Easy to Install

EKM made the instructional youtube video incredibly clear for any beginner with low-voltage installation. The omnimeter is so simple, Cat5 cable extension for water and gas shares the same ground omnimeter input and the positive goes into each of the omnimeter pulse inputs (eg: pulse 1 for water, pules 2 for gas). CT leads go straight into CT1 input. Power via 120v outlet using a modified extension cord. Easy peasy. Would like to see another screw mount just so it feels more secure to the wall.

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Jody Stoker
Excellent Product and Service

Bought these for a metering project in a manufacturing facility. Has installed another meter and Push3 prior. and wanted to expand the system without having to run network cable. Installed the two new meters with 485bees and added a 485 bee to the existing Push3. Everything worked flawlessly. Added the meters on the software and began monitoring. Software is super easy to navigate and set up reports and emails. Had some questions about using the pulse count for gas monitoring with the same meter. Support was amazing and quick response to questions.

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Henry Colon

Hi,

I’m using EKM from 2021….. I using these meter for energy and I love them!! After 5 years NO issues, and the support are really GREAT!!!!…. Always Adams and Jameson are available when you need to do something and you don’t know how…… amazing equipment and amazing Team!!! A thousands STARTS for you guys!!

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Mike M
Powerful, Easy, Super supported

Purchased this to do sub metering for my two family home. Added 2 water meters and the gateway. Love the build quality, the technical support is more than top notch. The extensibility, features and data are amazing!

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Gary Rodwell
thank you

EKM has the best support I have found !!

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Tristan Tschudin
Excellent metering equipment

I have been using the electric meter on my duplex due to the city taking forever to issue me a smart meter. A great and easy way to track kilowatt usage! Very user friendly and an absolute game changer. Just installed an electric and water reader for an ADU garage conversion I just finished. Great parts and service.

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Fernando Santisteban
Great product and service

Fast shipment and easy to purchase

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Dave Cunningham
Remote Reading Hot Water Recirculation System

I plan to run studies of gas and water savings vs various modes of operation of my hot water recirculation system. So I have an Omnimeter, water meter and gas meter but so far only the Omnimeter is connected and remotely reading.
The products appear to be very well made and designed. My only criticisms is that it took me half a day to figure out how to connect the push system system to the cloud, and it take a long time to reboot the system (4+ minutes!). But these are both one time things, I hope. Also, I did not realize the Omnimeter and Push required a DIN rail to mount. Those are not available where I live so I had to order one. Once I get the plumber to install the gas and water meters, I will be ready to begin my testing. Should have more to add to this review them.

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Jerrold Fischer
Remote reading gas meter

Great support, easy to manage installation with all the support you provide. Very timely, friendly and helpful

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Chris Sakisda
Excellent Product

This meter is awesome. We have a solar PV array on our house, and even though it cant work with the PUSH system yet, it still indicates the direction of current. Well done. Great product.

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Ryan Howell

I am an electrical contractor and I am looking for a sub meter that will work to monitor a 3 phase 4 wire high leg delta panel. I am looking for something very simple that my customer can use to monitor the kilowatt hours used on this panel every month and then reset the counter in order to track usage. Do you have a meter that can do this and if so, which model do you recommend and does it come with CTs. Thanks so much for your help! - Ryan

EKM Metering Inc.

Any of our EKM Omnimeters will work for you to meter your 3-phase 4-wire system. You will need to include 3 current transformers with your order, they are not included with the Omnimeter. You will size your CT based on the diameter of your wire and the amperage per phase of your system.

The Omnimeter Pulse v.4 does have a separate Resettable kWh register which can be reset over RS485 using either the EKM Push system or the EKM Dash software with a USB converter. The Resttable kWh register is separate from the non-resettable Total kWh register which is used for billing. If you use a Push3 gateway, you can set it up to reset the Resettable kWh register once per month using EKM Push gateway based triggers.

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David

Is this resetable?

EKM Metering Inc.

Both our Omnimeter Pulse v.4 and Omnimeter Pulse v.4 UL have Total kWh and Reverse kWh (which are not resettable), but they also have what is called the Total Resettable kWh and Reverse Resettable kWh.

You can reset the Resettable kWh values using the EKM Push3, the EKM Push3 triggers (reset on a schedule), or the EKM Dash software:

https://help.ekmmetering.com/support/solutions/articles/6000232780-meter-settings-and-control-in-the-account-portal
https://help.ekmmetering.com/support/solutions/articles/6000107132-how-to-reset-the-resettable-kwh-in-the-v-4-and-v-5-omnimeters
https://help.ekmmetering.com/support/solutions/articles/6000257100-triggers-beta-

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Shamir Gonzalez

How do I connect the Omnimeter to the WiFi ?

EKM Metering Inc.

For this you would want to connect your Omnimeter to a Push3 gateway (https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/ekm-push3-bundle-cloud-data-control-system) via a hardwired connection (you can make this connection wireless using 485Bees if you need to).  You can connect up to 128 EKM Omnimeters to a single EKM Push3 gateway.  The Push3 will read all of the Omnimeters it is assigned to and automatically send all of the meter data to your cloud account over wifi or ethernet.  The Push3 gateway has built in wifi and built in ethernet.

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Itoro E

Hi, I’m looking for an electric sub meter that read power for two condos sharing one electric meter but separate panels. Will this meter work for that in TX? Do you have list of local contractors registered to work with your products?

EKM Metering Inc.

Hello,  Yes, any of our Omnimeter models will work to separate one of the condos from the main electric meter.  You could use just 1 Omnimeter to do this, but in our experience the best way is to use 2 Omnimeters (one for each condo).  This avoids the most potential conflict as each condo then has the same meter and the utility meter is just used to check that the 2 Omnimeters agree.
If you would like help finding an installer you can take a look at our Installer Directory.  These are people that say they can install our products for you.  But to give you a heads up, these installers are not vetted by EKM and are not necessarily recommended by EKM. Hopefully this will provide you with a good starting place to find someone who can help you.

https://www.ekmmetering.com/pages/store-locator

If you cannot find anyone to help you in your area, then really any competent electrician, plumber or general handyman should be able to help you with the installation.

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Ricardo Pico

Que antena puedo utilizar para transmisión de datos por internet. Puedo comprar en Amazon esta antena?

EKM Metering Inc.

Customer questions translated by Google Translate:  What antenna can I use for data transmission over the internet. Can I buy this antenna on Amazon?
EKM Answer: You can use either our 485Bee radio (https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/ekm-485bee-zigbee-wireless-adapter-for-rs-485-network), which will make the RS485 data between the meter and the EKM Push into a wireless mesh network.  Or you can wirelessly connect the EKM Push3 to the internet over wifi using the built in wifi of the EKM Push3 (https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/ekm-push3-bundle-cloud-data-control-system).  Or you can connect the EKM Push to the internet over cellular using a cellular to ethernet modem: https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/teltonika-rut240
Respuesta de EKM: Puede usar nuestras radios 485Bee (https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/ekm-485bee-zigbee-wireless-adapter-for-rs-485-network), que harán que los datos RS485 entre el medidor y el EKM se introduzcan en una red de malla inalámbrica. O puede conectar de forma inalámbrica el EKM Push3 a Internet a través de wifi utilizando el wifi integrado del EKM Push3 (https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/ekm-push3-bundle-cloud-data-control-system). O puede conectar el EKM Push a Internet a través de un celular usando un módem de celular a ethernet: https://www.ekmmetering.com/collections/meter-reading-solutions/products/teltonika-rut240

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