Banana7 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) PEA in Pattaya are change electric meters to these new ones. What does the white button do in the top right corner? Also the meters cycle display different numbers, what are these numbers? Edited September 9, 2020 by Banana7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 If you Google the manufacturer and model number of the meter you should be able to download a set of Operating Instructions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Have seen this one in Naklua Soi 18 in August: Edited September 9, 2020 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Definitely one of the "smart meters" that build a mesh network. Remotely readable etc. No more walk around for meter reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Here is a close-up of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) I have a picture of yet another model "TC Kaifa MA 109" from the same location in Naklua. I guess PEA was doing some field testing of different models? They all have this "dlms" logo. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_62056 Edited September 9, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Since this appears to be a range of meters made in Thailand it would need someone with better Thai than me to search for tha manual, anyonr help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) "5(100)A" ?? One size fits all? Found this if it helps explain: https://energy.go.th/2015/itron-to-install-advanced-metering-infrastructure-in-thailand-resort-city/ Edited September 9, 2020 by bankruatsteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted September 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 We have a digital 3 phase meter. When you repeatedly push the button it cycles the LED display to show different digital readings. After a few seconds the display defaults back to the "front page", if that makes sense. The button is for information purposes only. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana7 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, blackcab said: We have a digital 3 phase meter. When you repeatedly push the button it cycles the LED display to show different digital readings. After a few seconds the display defaults back to the "front page", if that makes sense. The button is for information purposes only. Good to know. I'll go push the button. I just didn't want to reset it or transmit an alarm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolitian Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Crossy said: Since this appears to be a range of meters made in Thailand it would need someone with better Thai than me to search for tha manual, anyonr help? I'm gathering the information ???? currently on the nbtc site. Will post it after diner. 3 hours ago, Banana7 said: What does the white button do in the top right corner? I will be sure later, but can say mostly they are for displaying status but which one I am not certain. Mine is rotating trough all the usage information and when I push the button (there are 3 on mine, colored green) it shows the voltage -and- turning on the backlight. Will post more information, also about the other meter posted and mine which is an AMR (brand) meter used by MEA. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted September 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Banana7 said: Good to know. I'll go push the button. I just didn't want to reset it or transmit an alarm. But don't forget:- Arthur Dent: What happens if I press this button? Ford Prefect: I wouldn't- Arthur Dent: Oh. Ford Prefect: What happened? Arthur Dent: A sign lit up, saying 'Please do not press this button again.' Douglas Adams. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I thought it was the self destruct button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 17 hours ago, Banana7 said: Here is a close-up of mine. Yours seems to have a strange man trapped inside. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 We've had them for around a year in the village where I live. I started a thread on this forum back then to ask about them but I can't find it now. A pity, as it had some useful information. In theory, the meters may be remotely readable, but that's not what happens in practice, the guy still comes around on his scooter once a month to read the meter, print out the bill and stick it in your mailbox. Ever since they installed these, though, instead of just printing out the current month's bill, they also print out last month's and sometimes the two or three months before, resulting in reams of paper that I have to wade through to find the latest numbers. My biggest concern was that my leccy bill would suddenly jump by 20% or more, I mean who trusts a monopoly supplier even in the West, right, never mind in Thailand? I haven't noticed anything unusual about the bills since the new meters were installed, but they seem to be using different models now and who can say how reliable they all are? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Some of the new "smart meters" you can access your account readings by internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CH1961 Posted September 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2020 If you press the white button for 10 seconds, release it for 5 seconds and press again for 15 seconds you activate the minus 5 percent mode for PEA employees. But do not tell it everybody. It is secret ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 3:04 PM, Crossy said: Since this appears to be a range of meters made in Thailand it would need someone with better Thai than me to search for tha manual, anyonr help? Yes, but why would you need a manual???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 3 hours ago, jomtienisgood said: Yes, but why would you need a manual???? To check what the displays actually mean without guessing for starters. That said, I have a nice collection of manuals and CDs for all manner of tech., still sealed in their plastic bags 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 17 hours ago, Crossy said: To check what the displays actually mean without guessing for starters. That said, I have a nice collection of manuals and CDs for all manner of tech., still sealed in their plastic bags 555555 so do I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taninthai Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Are these waterproof though like the old ones???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxpower Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Most smart meters will display a default real time load along with some historical data depending on the level of smartness presented to the customer. Other information is also available depending on meter manufacturer and supply authority requirements. The displays usually provide easy to follow abbreviation for each parameter. The single phase smart meter for my rent rooms is locked away in a main service area. Instruction for meter operation is placed next to the meters. Pressing a large blue button near the display scrolls through the following values :- Real Time Load (default) This Month Consumption Last Month Consumption Total consumption Network ID Account Number Rate Date Time Phase Voltage Phase Current Phase Frequency Neutral Current Maximum Load Power Factor Meter information is collected by a central server. Detailed information about energy usage at my room is available online. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yellowtail Posted September 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 3:46 PM, Crossy said: That said, I have a nice collection of manuals and CDs for all manner of tech., still sealed in their plastic bags In the event "...all else fails." To be clear, everything you do not need a manual for, comes with a manual. Anything you need a manual for, does not. BUT while they do not come with an instruction manual, they likely do include a booklet full of tiny print and diagrams that explains every aspect of safety, environmental impact, and disposal. I think they absence of of anything that explains installation, operation and maintenance is a trick to compel you to read through all they safety information, just so that in the event you did not no that the water in the kettle was going to boil, or that boiling water is hot they will not be held liable in court when you argue you did not know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/10/2020 at 9:49 AM, Guderian said: I started a thread on this forum back then to ask about them but I can't find it now. A pity, as it had some useful information ?: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 11:06 AM, taninthai said: Are these waterproof though like the old ones???????????? You mean like this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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