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SMA SMA Energy Meter (EMETER-20 / EMETER-US)

Official manufacturer EU (EMETER-20). The EMETER-US variant named in the record model could NOT be verified from any document fetched this session. verified Sept. 2, 2026

Identity

category smart_meters
compatibility_note 'The SMA Energy Meter 20 is fully compatible with the previous version and can be used in all existing application without limitation' (sma.de product page, referring to the EMETER-10 -> EMETER-20 transition)
ean UNKNOWN
generation 20
manufacturer SMA
market_version EU (CE)
model SMA Energy Meter (EMETER-20 / EMETER-US)
mpn EMETER-20
product_family SMA Energy Meter (EMETER-10 predecessor, EMETER-20 current)
product_revision UNKNOWN
product_status active
region EU (EMETER-20). The EMETER-US variant named in the record model could NOT be verified from any document fetched this session.
release_year UNKNOWN
sku UNKNOWN
type_designation EMETER-20

Electrical

ct_ratio N/A (direct-connect, no CTs)
electrical_extra {'nominal_voltage': '230 V / 400 V (datasheet); 110/230/400 VAC (installation manual technical data)', 'frequency': '50 Hz / 60 Hz (+/-5%)', 'nominal_current_a': 5, 'limiting_current_per_line_conductor_a': 63, 'start_up_current': '< 25 mA', 'self_consumption_w': '< 3 (datasheet) / 2 (installation manual)', 'measurement_accuracy': "'Measurement accuracy, measuring cycle 1%, 1000 ms'", 'measured_values': "'calculates phase-exact and balanced electrical measured values' covering 'data on grid feed-in and purchased electricity as well as PV generation'"}
export_limitation_support True
max_current_a 63
measurement_type direct
modbus_rtu False
modbus_tcp via ecosystem only - meter uses proprietary SMA Speedwire (Ethernet); paired Sunny Home Manager 2.0 exposes a documented Modbus interface
phase_type three-phase (also usable on single-phase installations)
rs485 False
supported_inverter_brands_models ['SMA inverters via Sunny Home Manager 2.0 / ennexOS Data Manager']

Physical / mechanical

depth_mm 65
din_rail_type top-hat rail (DIN rail); 'Hook the Energy Meter into the top edge of the top-hat rail and press down until it snaps into place.'
enclosure_material UNKNOWN
height_mm 88
housing_color UNKNOWN
module_width Top-hat-rail width units 4
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Top hat-rail width units 4'
mounting_type ['DIN-rail']
screw_sizes UNKNOWN
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
terminal_locations line-conductor measuring terminals plus one RJ45 network socket
torque_specs screw terminals 2.0 Nm (datasheet) / 2 Nm (installation manual)
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Torque for screw terminals 2.0 Nm'; installation manual states 'Tightening torque: 2 Nm'
weight_kg 0.3
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Weight 0.3 kg'
width_mm 70
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Dimensions (W/H/D) 70 mm/88 mm/65 mm'

Installation

circuit_protection 'Protect the line conductors of the Energy Meter with a fuse or a main/selective circuit breaker, max. 63 A.'
SMA Energy Meter - Installation manual — Connection chapter
conductor_cross_section without current transformers: 10 mm2 to 16 mm2; with current transformers: 10 mm2 to 25 mm2
SMA Energy Meter - Installation manual — Terminal specifications
indoor_outdoor indoor (distribution board; IP20 / IP2X)
max_installation_altitude_m 2000
mounting_orientation top-hat rail mounting in household distribution board
network_requirement 'Speedwire' communication uses multicasts and requires 'IGMP protocol from version 2' on the local network
surface_requirements top-hat (DIN) rail
wiring_topologies three-phase 4-wire (TN/TT grids), single-phase 2-wire, and delta/IT networks

Environment

cooling_method natural convection (passive)
ik_rating UNKNOWN
ip_rating IP20 (installation manual) / IP2X according to IEC 60529 (datasheet)
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Degree of protection (according to IEC 60529) IP2X'
max_altitude_m 0 to 2000 (elevation above MSL)
nema_rating UNKNOWN
noise_level_db none
operating_temperature_c -25 to +40
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Ambient temperature -25 degC to +40 degC'
pollution_degree UNKNOWN
relative_humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing, max. permissible)
storage_temperature_c -25 to +70

Interfaces & connectors

bluetooth False
can False
cellular False
cloud_api Sunny Portal
ethernet 1x RJ45, 10/100 Mbit/s - 'Connection to the local router via Ethernet cable (10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45 plug)'
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Connection to the local router via Ethernet cable (10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45 plug)'
local_api UNKNOWN
modbus_rtu False
modbus_tcp not provided by the meter. The Sunny Home Manager 2.0 Modbus interface (SMA document HM-20-Modbus-NSD-TI-en-12) states 'The Modbus interface can only be used via the Modbus TCP protocol', default port 502 (alternatives 49152-65535), Unit ID 1 = Sunny Home Manager, Unit ID 2 = plant-level parameters, Unit IDs 3-247 = individual devices. That document does not mention the Energy Meter.
protocol_notes Communication is SMA Speedwire over Ethernet using multicast; the COM LED indicates 'Speedwire connection established'.
rs485 False
sunspec UNKNOWN
usb False
wifi False
zigbee False

Controls & display

buttons UNKNOWN
display_type none
leds 2 LEDs ('Status display 2 LEDs'). Status LED: 'Glowing green: Energy Meter is switched on. Flashing green slowly: Energy Meter starting up.' COM LED: 'Off: no Speedwire connection established. Glowing green: Speedwire connection established.'
SMA Energy Meter - Installation manual — LED indicators chapter
local_display False
mobile_app UNKNOWN
touchscreen False
web_interface via Sunny Portal / Sunny Home Manager

Protection

integrated_breakers_fuses none - external fuse or main/selective circuit breaker max. 63 A required
overvoltage_category UNKNOWN
protection_class II (protection class according to IEC 62103)

Certifications

emc []
grid_codes []
metering []
note The fetched datasheet and installation manual reference further certificates at www.SMA-Solar.com but do not enumerate them; no metering-accuracy standard identifier (e.g. EN 50470) was quoted in either fetched document.
other []
regional ['CE']
safety ['IEC 62103 (protection class II)', 'IEC 60529 (degree of protection IP2X)']

Warranty & service

conditions Datasheet row 'Warranty 2 years'
design_life_years UNKNOWN
standard_years 2
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Warranty 2 years'

Documents

datasheet SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet rev EMETER-20-DS-en-30
installation-manual SMA Energy Meter - Installation manual rev EMETER-20-IA-en-16 | Version 1.6
modbus-manual SUNNY HOME MANAGER 2.0 - Modbus interface for grid management services (Technical Information) rev HM-20-Modbus-NSD-TI-en-12
product-page SMA product page - SMA Energy Meter rev UNKNOWN

Recorded conflicts

environment.ip_rating Review required
IP2X (according to IEC 60529) — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30
IP20 — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6, technical data summary
IP2X and IP20 are the same finger-protection class expressed with and without a moisture digit
electrical_extra.self_consumption_w Review required
< 3 W — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30
2 W — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6
typical vs maximum figure, or document revision
electrical_extra.nominal_voltage Review required
230 V/400 V — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30, Inputs, fetched 2026-09-02
110/230/400 VAC — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6, technical data, fetched 2026-09-02
the installation manual states the full supported voltage range including 110 V systems while the datasheet quotes the nominal European values
environment.ip_rating Review required
IP2X (according to IEC 60529) — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30
IP20 — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6, technical data summary
IP2X and IP20 are the same finger-protection class expressed with and without a moisture digit
electrical_extra.nominal_voltage Review required
230 V/400 V — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30, Inputs, fetched 2026-09-02
110/230/400 VAC — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6, technical data, fetched 2026-09-02
the installation manual states the full supported voltage range including 110 V systems while the datasheet quotes the nominal European values
electrical_extra.self_consumption_w Review required
< 3 W — SMA Energy Meter datasheet EMETER-20-DS-en-30
2 W — SMA Energy Meter installation manual EMETER-20-IA-en-16 v1.6
typical vs maximum figure, or document revision

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Circuit protectionProtect the line conductors of the Energy Meter with a fuse or a main/selective circuit breaker, max. 63 A.
Connection cross-section (with transformers)10 mm2 to 25 mm2
Measurement accuracy, measuring cycle1%, 1000 ms
Network requirementIGMP protocol from version 2
Scope of delivery1 x Energy Meter (EMETER-20); 1 x installation manual
Start-up current< 25 mA
Status display2 LEDs
Top hat-rail width units4

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