# Energy meter with pulse transmitter

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/energy-meter-with-pulse-transmitter
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-28
Lookup label: kWh
Drawing use: SLD, Schematic
Reference families: IEC, Manufacturer

Energy meter that sends a pulse output proportional to energy for remote counting, totalising or building management.

## In plain English

### What does Energy meter with pulse transmitter mean?

This form shows an energy meter with a transmitting output, normally a pulse contact where each pulse represents a fixed amount of energy. The output feeds a remote counter, a summation meter, a PLC or a building management system, so the meter symbol is linked to a separate signal circuit.

### A simple example

The pulse weight, such as watt-hours per pulse, and the pulse width are essential for the receiver. The symbol does not show them, and a mismatch between pulse weight and receiver scaling produces errors that are easy to miss.

### What the drawings help you do

Record the pulse weight and width. Trace the pulse output to its receiving device. A meter with a transmitter sends its count elsewhere; an energy meter repeater is the receiving remote register.

### This particular reference

Energy meter that sends a pulse output proportional to energy for remote counting, totalising or building management. A meter with a transmitter sends its count elsewhere; an energy meter repeater is the receiving remote register.

### Terms

- Normally open / normally closed: The contact state in the normal condition defined for the drawing.
- Signal: Electrical information passed between devices, rather than necessarily the main power supply.
- Schematic: A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.

Concept diagram: Identify the device and form → Read the connections and state → Check the equipment reference
A guide to reading this reference. The original symbol illustration and its drawing notes appear below; these boxes are not a wiring diagram.

- [Power and energy measurement quantities](https://www.se.com/ph/en/faqs/FA343278/)
- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/)


## What it represents

This form shows an energy meter with a transmitting output, normally a pulse contact where each pulse represents a fixed amount of energy. The output feeds a remote counter, a summation meter, a PLC or a building management system, so the meter symbol is linked to a separate signal circuit.
The pulse weight, such as watt-hours per pulse, and the pulse width are essential for the receiver. The symbol does not show them, and a mismatch between pulse weight and receiver scaling produces errors that are easy to miss.

## How to read it

- Record the pulse weight and width.
- Trace the pulse output to its receiving device.

## Information to show or reference

- State pulse weight
- Show output contact wiring
- Reference receiving input scaling

## Important distinction

A meter with a transmitter sends its count elsewhere; an energy meter repeater is the receiving remote register.

## Facts

- Output: Pulses proportional to energy
- Key data: Pulse weight and width
- Preview: Independent educational concept; consult the applicable standard and project legend for the exact graphic

## Public references

- [Power and energy measurement quantities](https://www.se.com/ph/en/faqs/FA343278/) — Schneider Electric. Public explanation of energy and power measurement quantities used by meters.
- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/) — IEC. IEC context for graphical symbols used in diagrams; no IEC graphic is reproduced.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.