Schneider Electric METSEPM8240 PowerLogic PM8000

Schneider Electric METSEPM8240 PowerLogic™ PM8000 Power Quality Meter

The Schneider Electric METSEPM8240 (PowerLogic™ PM8240) is a power quality and revenue meter engineered for critical electrical power monitoring, main incomers, and marine/industrial switchgear infrastructure. Built on Schneider’s flexible ION technology architecture, the METSEPM8240 features an integrated color TFT QVGA display and delivers high-precision electrical data acquisition. It conforms to IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2S and ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2 standards for active energy metering.

The device performs power quality compliance reporting in accordance with IEC 61000-4-30 Class S, IEC 62586, EN 50160, and IEEE 519, capturing harmonics up to the 63rd order, transient waveform events, and rapid voltage changes (sags and swells). Equipped with 512 MB of non-volatile onboard memory, dual switched RJ45 Ethernet ports supporting RSTP daisy-chaining, native IEC 61850 substation integration, and an isolated RS-485 serial interface, the METSEPM8240 delivers reliable telemetry in electrical distribution networks, data centers, processing plants, and marine power plants.

Model Details

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• Range: PowerLogic™
• Series: PM8000 Series
• Model Designation: PM8240 (Flush Panel-Mount with Integrated Display)
• Commercial Part Number / MPN: METSEPM8240
• Product Code / Order Code: METSEPM8240 (Global), METSEPM8240-NMI (Australia NMI Certified)
• Country of Origin: Canada

Features

1. High-Accuracy Revenue Metering: Certified to IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2S, ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2, and IEC 61557-12 PMD-S, offering ±0.1% voltage and current accuracy and ±0.2% active energy accuracy.
2. Standardized Power Quality Analytics: Complies with IEC 61000-4-30 Class S and IEC 62586 power quality monitoring, featuring waveform capture at 256 samples/cycle, harmonic analysis up to the 63rd order, disturbance direction detection, and EN 50160 / IEEE 519 compliance reporting.
3. Industrial-Grade Communications: Native dual-port Ethernet (10/100Base-TX) enabling daisy-chain topologies with Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP 802.1w), Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850, DNP3, and isolated 2-wire RS-485 (Modbus RTU / ION up to 115.2 kbps).
4. Robust Waveform & Sequence-of-Events Logging: 512 MB of onboard non-volatile flash storage for synchronized event records, min/max instantaneous logs, load trending, and COMTRADE waveform capture via GPS/PTP/NTP time synchronization.
5. Industrial & Marine Switchboard Ingress: Compact 96×96 mm panel cut-out format with an IP54-rated front fascia (IEC 60529) and an integrated 320×240 pixel TFT color display for instantaneous local diagnostics.

Technical Details

Compatibility

• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™: Fully supported in EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO), Power Monitoring Expert (PME), and Power Edge Control.
• Option Expansion Modules:
  • METSEPM8000RD: Remote display kit (enables meter body DIN-rail mounting with door display).
  • METSE96IO22: Digital I/O module (2 digital inputs, 2 relay outputs).
  • METSE96IO42: Extended I/O module (4 digital inputs, 2 relay outputs).
  • METSE96A42: Analog I/O module (4 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs for 4–20 mA transducers).
• Switchgear Compatibility: Fits standard DIN 96×96 mm fascia cutouts across ABB UniGear, Siemens Sivacon S8, Schneider Electric Blokset/Okken, and marine-approved switchboard assemblies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes the Schneider Electric METSEPM8240 from the PM8243 model?

The METSEPM8240 features an integrated 3.5-inch color TFT display for direct door mounting into standard 96×96 mm panel cutouts. The PM8243 is a blind transducer unit designed exclusively for DIN-rail mounting inside low-voltage switchboards, requiring either a remote display unit (METSEPM8000RD) or an Ethernet/serial network interface for visual data monitoring.

Can the METSEPM8240 handle nominal secondary currents from both 1A and 5A current transformers?

Yes. The current input channels on the METSEPM8240 are rated to support both 1 A and 5 A secondary CT outputs directly (operating across an actual input range of 50 mA up to 10 A continuously). CT primary and secondary ratios are configurable via the front display panel or onboard web server.

Does this meter provide onboard logging during communication loss?

Yes. The METSEPM8240 has 512 MB of non-volatile onboard memory. All energy data, events, alarms, min/max metrics, and COMTRADE waveform captures continue recording locally during a network outage and back-fill your energy management system once communication is restored.

Can this meter monitor medium-voltage (MV) lines?

Yes, using external Potential Transformers (PTs / VTs). While direct voltage inputs are rated up to 690 V AC L-L (CAT III), the internal settings allow input of primary and secondary transformation ratios for MV and HV distribution networks.

What are the power supply connection requirements for control power?

The multi-range power supply terminals accept 90 to 415 V AC (45 to 65 Hz) or 110 to 415 V DC. It is recommended to feed the control power through an external inline fuse block (0.5 A to 2 A fast-acting or 1 A to 4 A circuit breaker rated for the incoming supply voltage).