New Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8: Advanced Three-Phase Energy Monitoring

New Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8: Advanced Three-Phase Energy Monitoring

David Bell |

Vesternet is pleased to announce the arrival of the Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 - Three Clamp (60A), a sophisticated solution for monitoring your home's energy consumption.  This device offers precise, real-time data to help you make informed decisions about your electricity usage.

Key Features and Benefits

Specifically designed for three-phase electrical systems, featuring three robust 60A clamps that attach effortlessly to your main power lines. These high-quality current transformers capture comprehensive information on energy flow, providing unprecedented visibility into your electricity consumption patterns.
Utilizing Z-Wave Plus V2 technology, the device wirelessly transmits collected data to your Z-Wave network, seamlessly integrating with your existing smart home setup. The advanced Z-Wave 800 series technology offers extended wireless range, ensuring reliable connectivity throughout your home regardless of where your electrical panel is located.
Built with durability in mind, the Home Energy Meter 8 features an IP44-rated weatherproof enclosure, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging environments such as garages, basements, or outdoor electrical boxes. Its compact dimensions (85.5mm x 54.3mm x 38mm) allow for installation in tight spaces without sacrificing functionality.

Comprehensive Monitoring Capabilities

The device provides detailed measurements of power, voltage, current, and overall energy consumption, giving you a complete picture of your electrical system's performance. A particularly valuable feature is its ability to support reverse current flow measurement, making it ideal for homes with solar panels or other renewable energy sources.
Compatible with 230V AC mains systems and optimized for 3 Phase / 4 Wire (3 Line + Neutral) supplies, the Home Energy Meter 8 is designed specifically for modern residential applications. The included clamps feature a 10mm diameter opening, suitable for most standard household electrical wiring configurations.

Easy Installation

Installation is straightforward—the clamps simply clip around your main power lines without requiring any cutting or direct electrical connections. Once physically installed, the device integrates with your Z-Wave network through a simple inclusion process and immediately begins collecting and transmitting data.

Take Control of Your Energy Consumption

By incorporating the Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 into your smart home system, you can identify energy-intensive appliances, detect unusual consumption patterns, understand peak usage times, and verify the effectiveness of energy-saving measures. These insights can lead to significant cost savings and a reduced environmental footprint.
Available now from Vesternet, the Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 is your gateway to more efficient, economical, and environmentally conscious energy management.
About the Author

David Bell is the founder of Vesternet. As a contributing author on popular smart home topics including Z-Wave & Zigbee, he’s been cited in a multitude of popular websites, forums & articles over the past 10 years and continues to publish regularly on Vesternet.

With over 25 years in business, and 15 years in home automation, he also heads up all of Vesternet’s commercial initiatives throughout various online channels as an expert in sales, marketing & growth strategies.