Private meter for distribution panel - Emon Demon or utility type socket?

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donw

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I have a replacement 600A distribution panel that the owner wants to meter separately from the SES. This is main lug only with 6 disconnects, 120V/240V, 3-phase delta, NEMA 3R. It is fed from a SES in another building. Should I specify a service-type panel with the panel manufacturer's meter socket (no neutral bond). Or should I specify a Emon Demon type of private meter? What are the trade-offs?
 
How will this meter be read, and will the readings be billed?

The reason I ask, is there are some options for doing meters that are read via a phone line and billed through a service automatically.
 
ITO, I'm not sure how the owner wants to read the meter, but I'm sure he wants to bill for it. I doubt they are interested in peak demand, but remote reading may be of interest.
 
I have used these guys on a few projects: http://www.osc-intellimeter.com/

Talk to Don he is the engineer there and can walk you through the specs.

The upside to these meters is they have a service that actually reads the meter and sends your bill any way you want it for a few bucks a month per meter.
 
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