Built for Telecom Tower Power Metering
- Shared Telecom Towers
Measure energy consumption separately for multiple telecom operators sharing one site. - AC Distribution
Monitor utility/generator input, SMPS AC input, air conditioners, lighting and auxiliary loads. - -48V DC Distribution
Measure SMPS output and individual DC branches supplying telecom equipment. - Remote Tower Sites
Collect and transmit meter data through RS485, 4G or other supported communication methods.
Why Telecom Towers Need More Than a Single Energy Meter?
Pain
A shared telecom tower may serve multiple operators, but a single total energy meter cannot show how much energy each operator actually consumes.
AC input, air conditioners and lighting are typically measured separately from -48V DC telecom loads. Using different standalone meters can increase wiring, cabinet space and installation complexity.
Manual meter reading and on-site troubleshooting across hundreds or thousands of distributed tower sites increase operating costs and delay fault response.
Conventional single-loop meters require one meter per circuit, increasing device quantity, wiring and cabinet space.
Value
Acrel multi-circuit AC/DC metering provides independent measurement for each operator, creating transparent and auditable energy data for cost allocation and billing.
Acrel combines AC and DC multi-circuit metering options to cover the complete tower power path—from incoming power and SMPS input to DC telecom branches.
With RS485 and 4G communication options, energy data can be collected remotely for centralized monitoring, reporting and abnormal-consumption analysis.
Multi-circuit meters measure multiple AC or DC circuits in one device, reducing the number of meters and simplifying installation.
Which Telecom Tower Metering Configuration Do You Need?
| Your Application | Recommended Metering | Typical Loads |
|---|---|---|
| AC Distribution | AC Multi-Circuit Meter | Utility, generator, SMPS AC input, HVAC, lighting |
| -48V DC Distribution | DC Multi-Circuit Meter | SMPS output, telecom equipment, operator branches |
| Shared Tower | AC/DC Multi-Circuit Metering | Per-operator energy allocation |
| High-Density Tower | High-Density Multi-Circuit Meter | Multiple AC/DC branches |
| Remote Tower | 4G / RS485 Metering | Centralized remote monitoring |
Choose the Right Meter for Your Telecom Tower
AC Multi-Circuit Meter
For monitoring utility/generator input, SMPS AC input, air conditioners, lighting and other AC loads.
Up to 4 × 3-phase / 12 × 1-phase circuits
- RS485 / Modbus-RTU
- Modbus-TCP Ethernet
- AC/DC 85–265V or DC 9–60V
- DIN-rail installation
- CT / Rogowski coil options
Best for: AC distribution cabinets and multi-load tower sites.
4x3Ph
12x1Ph
RJ12 CT
Rogowski coil
Modbus-RTU RS485
Modbus-TCP Ethernet
Power Supply:
AC/DC85-265V, DC9-60V
6DI 1DO
2DI 2DO
02. DC Multi-Circuit Meter
Designed for -48V DC telecom power distribution and multi-operator energy allocation.
6 independent DC circuits
- Reserved circuit
- Total DC consumption
- Operator A
- Operator B
- Operator C
- Reserved circuit
Best for: Measure Each Operator’s DC Energy Separately
6 DC Loops
Hall Sensor Ready
Modbus-RTU RS485
Power Supply: DC-48~-60V
DI 4-20mA
LCD or w/o LCD display
03. High-Density AC/DC Metering
For telecom towers with a large number of AC or DC circuits.
Multi Circuits:
- AC: up to 24 single-phase / 8 three-phase circuits
- DC: up to 12 circuits
Best for: One meter. Multiple circuits. Less wiring. Less cabinet space.
AC 24/8 or DC 12 Loops
RJ12 Current Sensor / Hall Sensor
4G/NB-IoT/RS485
Power Supply: AC/DC85-265V
4DI
LCD or w/o LCD display
04. Low Voltage Distribution Box
ANDPF Series
monitor multiple incoming and outgoing circuits, providing visibility into power consumption across rectifiers, batteries, air conditioning, lighting, and telecom equipment.
Best for:
- AC & DC Power Distribution Monitoring
- Multi-Circuit Energy Metering
- Shared Telecom Tower Energy Allocation
- Remote Power Monitoring & O&M
AC Monitoring
DC Monitoring
Circuit Metering
Energy Allocation
Remote Monitoring
Tower Architecture
From Power Measurement to Multi-Operator Billing
From AC input to -48V DC telecom loads, Acrel provides end-to-end energy metering for shared and remote telecom towers.
Multi-Operator Billing
Turn Tower Energy Data Into Transparent Operator Billing
| Without Multi-Operator Metering | With Acrel Multi-Circuit Metering |
| Total tower consumption only | Operator-level measurement |
| No operator-level data | Accurate energy data |
| Manual allocation | Automatic data collection |
| Billing disputes | Transparent allocation |
| Revenue leakage | More reliable billing |
Measure → Allocate → Report → Bill
Technical Fit
Designed for Telecom Tower Integration
- AC & DC Compatibility
Support AC distribution and -48V DC telecom power monitoring. - Multi-Circuit Measurement
Measure multiple circuits with one compact device, reducing cabinet space and wiring. - Communication
RS485 / Modbus-RTU and selected 4G / Ethernet / Modbus-TCP options for remote data transmission. - Remote Monitoring
Connect field meters to a gateway or energy management platform for centralized monitoring. - Sensor Compatibility
CT, Rogowski coil and Hall sensor options are available for different AC/DC measurement requirements. - Retrofit-Friendly
Compact DIN-rail and multi-circuit designs help simplify installation in existing telecom power cabinets.
Why Choose Acrel for Telecom Tower Metering?
- AC + DC in One Solution
Measure both AC distribution and -48V DC telecom loads. - Multi-Operator Ready
Designed for shared tower energy allocation and transparent billing. - High-Density Metering
One device can replace multiple single-loop meters. - Remote Communication
RS485, 4G and other communication options for distributed tower sites. - Technical Selection Support
Send us your tower configuration and we can recommend the suitable meter, CT/Hall sensor and communication method. - Global Project Experience
Acrel solutions cover telecom, data centers, utilities, industrial and infrastructure applications.
Case Study @ TASC Tower
Telecom Tower Power Monitoring Project in Dubai, UAE
Acrel delivered an AC/DC energy metering solution for a telecom tower project in Dubai, supporting intelligent power monitoring for a shared telecom site. The customer, TASC Towers, required real-time visibility of both AC and DC power distribution to improve energy management and ensure reliable operation of critical telecom equipment.
The solution integrates Acrel DTSD1352-4S multi-circuit AC energy meters, AMC16L-DETT DC energy meters, and AKH-0.66/K split-core current transformers to monitor utility power, rectifiers, batteries, air conditioners, and other key loads. Energy data is transmitted to the management platform through standard communication protocols, enabling centralized monitoring and remote operation.
Project Highlights
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Customer: TASC Towers
- Application: Telecom Tower Power Monitoring
- Products: DTSD1352-4S, AMC16L-DETT, AKH-0.66/K Split-Core CT
Project Benefits
- Real-time monitoring of both AC and DC power systems
- Multi-circuit energy measurement for telecom distribution cabinets
- Remote data collection and centralized energy management
- Reduced maintenance workload and improved operational efficiency
- Scalable solution for future telecom tower deployments
FAQ
Yes. Acrel provides dedicated AC and DC multi-circuit meters for telecom tower power distribution.
Yes. Multi-circuit DC metering can independently measure operator-specific branches, supporting transparent energy allocation and billing.
It depends on the model. DTSD1352-4S supports up to 12 single-phase or 4 three-phase AC circuits, while AMC16(L)-DETT provides 6 DC metering circuits. High-density AMC200 models support more circuits.
Yes. Depending on the selected model, communication options include RS485/Modbus-RTU, 4G and Ethernet/Modbus-TCP.
Yes. Send us the number of AC/DC circuits, voltage, current range, operator count and communication requirements. Acrel engineers can recommend the suitable meter and sensor configuration.
Yes. Compact multi-circuit and DIN-rail designs can be used for new installations and retrofit projects.
Not Sure Which Telecom Tower Meter You Need?
Send us your tower configuration. We will help you select the suitable AC/DC meter, number of circuits, sensors and communication method.
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