Options / accessories
Upgrade and add functionality to your Elster Metering products with our extensive family of electricity metering accessories, modems, and communication option boards.
ITM3 option board
Supports outage reporting, intrusion & off-hook detection, line sharing, relay outputs, dual remote access, and extended memorymore

 
Alpha Keys
Easily upgrade meter types or functionality without returning the meter to the manufacturer.more

 
UNICOM III probe
With a powerful rare-earth magnet, the UNICOM III probe securely attaches to your ANSI- or IEC-compatible optical ports. Elster offers a variety of connectors (including USB and DB-9) for your PC or handheld.more

 
DM130 Analogue modem for meters
proven solution for meter readings via PSTNmore

 
DM430 GSM modem for meters
GSM modem for remote meter readings - reliable - excellent valuemore

 
DM600 GSM/GPRS modem for meters
GSM/GPRS operation - with analysis of the provider's network quality; with loadprofilemore

 
DM700 LAN/WAN modem for meters
the specialist for LAN/WAN operationmore

 
DC110 DCF-antenna
Antenna for the reception of the DCF77 radio signal (A1500 and A2500)more

 
20 mA Current Loop Option Board
The 20 mA Current Loop Option Board provides a link between our ALPHA family of meters and computers, or other third party communication systems, achieving point-to-point communication up to 19.2 kbpsmore

 
A1700 input/output modules
The A1700 meter supports a range of plug-in modules that fit under the meter main terminal cover.more

 
A1700 meter communications modules
The A1700 meter supports a range of plug-in modules that fit under the main cover. The modules can be inserted into the meter without removing power or affecting the meter certification.more

 
Extended Memory Option Board
The Extended Memory Option Board extends the basic load profile storage of the A1600 (AIN) ALPHA® meter from 32 kB to 128 kB.more

 
External Serial Communications Board
The External Serial Communications Option Board provides a serial communication interface for ALPHA®, ALPHA Plus® and A3 ALPHA® meters.more

 
GSM modem type PAXVCA
The PAXVCA modem is for use with the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) network and has been developed specifically for use with the A1700 meter. The mobile service can be provided by the Service Provider of your choice.more

 
Internal cellular modem option board
The internal cellular modem (ICM) is a new addition to the Elster Electricity portfolio of communication option boards for the A3 ALPHA® meter (with A3 firmware 2.0 higher).more

 
Internal LAN Controller option board
The Internal LAN Controller (ILC1) option board is an interface that connects an A3 ALPHA® meter/collector to a network of REX® meters.more

 
Internal Modem Option Board
The Internal Modem Option Board, when installed in ALPHA or ALPHA Plus meters, allows meters to be read and programmed remotely along with providing off-hook detection and intrusion detection.more

 
Internal Telephone Modem (ITM3)
The Internal Telephone Modem (ITM3) with outage report capabilities is a modem communications option board.more

 
RS-232 Option Board
With installation of the RS-232 Option Board, any of our ALPHA® family of meters can use the RS-232 communication standard to have point-to-point communication between the meter and a variety of communication devices.more

 
RS-485 Option Board
With installation of the RS-485 Option Board, any of Elster Electricity's ALPHA family of meters can use the RS-485 communication standard with multiple meters.more

 
WAN Option Board
The WAN (Wide Area Network) Option Board is an FCC Part 68 Class A device that provides a communication connection to the ALPHA STARS® wireless radio frequency transponders and ALPHA Plus® meters.more

 

 


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