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
SMA product page 'SMA Energy Meter'
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'
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| 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'
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| weight_kg |
0.3
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Weight 0.3 kg'
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| width_mm |
70
SMA Energy Meter - Datasheet — Technical data, 'Dimensions (W/H/D) 70 mm/88 mm/65 mm'
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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
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| 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
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| 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'
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| 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'
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| 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)'
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| 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
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| 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'
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Documents
modbus-manual
SUNNY HOME MANAGER 2.0 - Modbus interface for grid management services (Technical Information)
rev HM-20-Modbus-NSD-TI-en-12
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 protection | Protect 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 cycle | 1%, 1000 ms |
| Network requirement | IGMP protocol from version 2 |
| Scope of delivery | 1 x Energy Meter (EMETER-20); 1 x installation manual |
| Start-up current | < 25 mA |
| Status display | 2 LEDs |
| Top hat-rail width units | 4 |