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AE120KB SeriesSINGLE-PHASE SMART METER · STS KEYPAD
Single-Phase Smart Meter with STS Keypad
A direct-connected single-phase DLMS/COSEM meter for utility AMI and prepayment, with an integrated STS keypad, plug-in communication and an internal load switch.
1P2WDLMS/COSEMPlug-in communicationSTS keypad
SPECIFICATIONS
ConnectionSingle phase, two wire (1P2W), direct connected
Voltage220–240 V
Current0.25–5(100) A
Frequency50/60 Hz
Utilisation categoryUC3
Impulse voltageUimp 6 kV
Active energyClass 1 · IEC 62053-21
Reactive energyClass 2 · IEC 62053-23
Active pulse constant (LED)1 000 imp/kWh
Reactive pulse constant (LED)1 000 imp/kvarh
Measuring elementsPhase and neutral
Operating temperature−40 °C to +70 °C
Ingress protectionIP56
Application protocolDLMS/COSEM (IEC 62056 series)
Optical portDirect HDLC or IEC 62056-21 mode E
RS-485Direct HDLC
Plug-in modulePLC and 4G module positions; fitted bearer per order
AssociationsPublic · Reader · Operator · Administrator
Message protectionSecurity suite 0: AES-GCM-128, AES-128 key wrapping
Token standardSTS · 20-digit tokens
InputIntegrated 12-key keypad with audible feedback
Credit functionsEmergency credit · friendly hours · three low-credit alarm levels
Queries133 short codes (see user manual)
Real-time clock32.768 kHz crystal · Gregorian calendar 2000–2099
BackupReplaceable lithium battery for clock and supply-off display
Overall envelope W × H × D139.9 × 230.0 × 74.0 mm
EnclosurePolycarbonate with transparent terminal cover
Contact us for current datasheets, applicable approvals and installation requirements.
Key features
- DLMS/COSEM application model with Public, Reader, Operator and Administrator associations and AES-GCM-128 message protection.
- Plug-in communication module: PLC and 4G module positions are marked on the module cover; the fitted bearer follows the order.
- Four time-of-use tariff registers, maximum demand, monthly and daily billing, two load profiles and timestamped event logs.
- Internal latching load switch, controlled by authorised commands and configured local conditions.
- Integrated 12-key STS keypad for 20-digit token prepayment, emergency credit and friendly hours.
Meter functions
Measurement
- Active, reactive and apparent energy, import and export; combined active total; four-quadrant registers.
Instantaneous values
- Voltage, current, active / reactive / apparent power, power factor and frequency.
Demand
- Block or sliding demand; base period 60 / 300 / 900 / 1 800 / 3 600 s; 1–15 subintervals; maximum demand overall and per tariff.
Tariffs
- 4 time-of-use registers; 12 intervals per day; 8 day profiles, 8 week profiles, 12 seasons, 100 holidays; stepped tariff up to 7 steps.
Billing and profiles
- Monthly billing (12 entries) and daily billing (62 entries); load profile 1 (demand) and load profile 2 (energy, 9 600 entries); up to 16 captured objects per load profile.
Load control
- Internal latching load switch; DLMS disconnect-control modes 0–6; load limits in 500 W steps; overcurrent reconnection sequence.
Events and alarms
- Standard, tamper, communication, disconnector and power-quality logs; three alarm registers with filters and descriptors; Data-Notification push.
Security
- Security policy 0–3; security suite 0: AES-GCM-128 authenticated encryption, AES-128 key wrapping; LLS / HLS associations.
Communication
- Plug-in module (PLC and 4G positions on the module cover); optical port (HDLC or IEC 62056-21 mode E); RS-485 (HDLC).
Display
- LCD with eight-digit data area, six-digit identifier and status symbols; automatic, manual and supply-off modes; up to 64 display objects.
Firmware
- Local (optical, RS-485) and remote image transfer with signature verification; metering continues during transfer.
Prepayment
- STS 20-digit tokens through the integrated 12-key keypad; credit, emergency credit and friendly hours; short-code queries; recharge and management-token histories (100 / 50 entries).
Standards referenced
These are references in the product datasheet, not certification claims. Contact Archai for applicable approvals and test reports for your configuration.
- IEC 62053-21 — Static meters for AC active energy (classes 0.5, 1 and 2).
- IEC 62053-23 — Static meters for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3).
- IEC 62052-11 — Metering equipment: general requirements, tests and test conditions.
- IEC 62056 series — DLMS/COSEM electricity-metering data exchange.
- IEC 62055-41 — STS application-layer protocol for one-way token carrier systems.
- IEC 62055-51 — Physical-layer protocol for one-way numeric and magnetic-card token carriers.
Dimensions
Product downloads
Documentation for this model is available in English, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Russian and Arabic. Choose the document language below.
- DatasheetEnglish · PDF · v0.2
- Request · User ManualEnglish · Available by application · v0.2
- AE Series CatalogueEnglish · PDF · v0.2
