GW Instek GPM-8213 AC Power Meter
Power MeasurementAC power meter with true RMS measurement, voltage, current, power, and power factor analysis. Buy in India from GSAS Micro Systems.
Measurement
V, I, W, Hz, PF
Phase
Single-phase
True RMS
Yes
Interface
USB, RS-232C
Overview
About GPM-8213 AC Power Meter
The GPM-8213 is an AC power meter that provides true RMS measurement of voltage, current, power, frequency, and power factor for single-phase AC systems. Designed for power consumption analysis, energy efficiency testing, and compliance verification, it delivers accurate readings on both sinusoidal and distorted waveforms commonly found in switch-mode power supplies and motor-driven loads.
Key Features
| Feature | GPM-8213 |
|---|---|
| Phase Measurement | Single-phase |
| Voltage Measurement | True RMS |
| Current Measurement | True RMS |
| Power Measurement | W, VA, VAR |
| Frequency Measurement | Yes |
| Power Factor | Yes |
| True RMS | AC and AC+DC |
| USB Interface | Yes |
| RS-232C Interface | Yes |
Applications
The GPM-8213 is used for power consumption testing of consumer electronics, household appliances, lighting products, and small power supplies. True RMS measurement ensures accurate readings on non-sinusoidal current waveforms drawn by switch-mode converters, LED drivers, and motor controllers, waveforms where average-responding meters introduce significant measurement error.
Engineers use the GPM-8213 for energy efficiency verification, standby power measurement, and IEC compliance pre-screening during product development. The USB and RS-232C interfaces allow automated data logging and integration with LabVIEW or Python test scripts for production line power measurement.
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GSAS Micro Systems provides the GPM-8213 across India with application support, calibration coordination, and competitive pricing from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Visakhapatnam, and Vadodara.
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