ABB M2M Meter

ABB M2M Meter

ABB M2M meters are intelligent network analyzers / digital power meters for industrial and commercial power distribution. Their core function is to realize remote monitoring of electrical parameters, data exchange and equipment configuration via Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Kommunikation. They are suitable for primary and secondary power distribution in medium- and low-voltage switchboards and serve as key components in ABB’s intelligent energy management system.

1. Product Positioning and Series Classification

The ABB M2M meter is a communication-enhanced version of the M1M digital multifunction meter, focusing on remote data transmission, multi-protocol compatibility, and power quality analysis, covering basic monitoring to advanced communication requirements. Its main series are as follows:

2. Grundlegende technische Spezifikationen (General Standard)

3. Key Functional Features
4. Accurate full-parameter measurement: Covers more than 40 electrical parameters, supports true RMS (TRMS) Messung, suitable for distorted waveform applications;
5. 4-quadrant bidirectional metering: Simultaneously monitors energy consumption and generation, ideal for bidirectional power systems such as PV and energy storage;
6. M2M remote interaction: Enables remote data reading, parameter configuration and firmware upgrade via M2M software / host computer without on-site operation;
7. Power quality diagnostics: Built-in THD measurement quickly identifies harmonic violations and supports predictive maintenance;
8. Multi-protocol compatibility: Seamless connection to industrial protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, compatible with SCADA, EMS and building automation systems;
9. Expandable I/O: Supports digital pulse output, programmable relay output and analog output for interlock control and alarm linkage.
10. Typische Anwendungen
11. Industrial plant power distribution: Power monitoring and energy consumption optimization for main switchboards and production line feeders, supporting equipment operation and maintenance;
12. Gewerbebauten / complexes: Metering for lighting, socket and air conditioning circuits in offices and shopping malls to achieve refined energy management;
13. PV / Energiespeichersysteme: Bidirectional energy metering for accurate monitoring of power generation, grid connection and energy storage processes;
14. Medium-and low-voltage distribution O&M: Remote monitoring of switchboard status to reduce on-site inspection costs and improve operational efficiency.
15. Key Selection Guidelines
16. Match communication requirements:

Small projects / remote meter reading: Choose M2M Basic (basic Modbus RTU);

Industrial sites / multi-device networking: Choose M2M MODBUS (dual-protocol compatible);

High-speed remote access / cloud platform connection: Choose M2M ETHERNET (built-in Web server + Modbus TCP);

2. Adapt to installation scenarios: For 96×96mm panel mounting, select the general-purpose model; for rail mounting, use the DIN rail compatible version;
3. Function priority: For power quality analysis, select models with THD measurement; for bidirectional metering, confirm 4-quadrant function support first;
4. Replacement and upgrade: Discontinued models can be replaced by the M1M series digital multifunction meters, with M2M functions realized by adding communication modules.
5. Differences from Other ABB Meters in the Same Range