How to Wire a Smart Meter

Smart meters are quickly replacing the older, mechanical meters used to monitor energy use. They differ from traditional energy use meters in that they have no internal moving parts and are capable of providing home and business owners with a large quantity of energy use data. Although smart meters are capable of transmitting large amounts of data, relatively few wires are required for installation. Further, the installation process does not require specialized tools or equipment. All that is required is shielded cable and basic wire cutters and strippers.

Shielded twisted pair cable
Wire cutters
Wire strippers

Instructions

- 1
  Cut and strip both ends of a piece of shielded cable and then connect one end to the "Receiver" input on the back of the digital meter. Connect the remaining end of the cable to the positive input on the "Receiver".
- 2
  Cut and strip both ends of a piece of shielded cable and connect one end to the "Red" input on the back of the digital meter. Connect the other end of the cable to the "+" input on the meter transmitter.
- 3
  Connect a cut and stripped piece of shielded cable to the "Yellow" input on the back of the digital meter. Attach the remaining end of cable to the "-" input on the meter transmitter.
- 4
  Connect the "-" inputs on the meter receiver and power supply together using shielded cable. Attach a section of shielded cabled from the "+" power supply connector to the "+" input on the transmitter.

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