Multigroepmeters

Multigroepmeters are Dutch terms used to describe measuring devices capable of simultaneously monitoring several groups of signals or measurement channels. The term is not tied to a single standardized product; its exact meaning varies by domain, but the common idea is parallel measurement across distinct groups.

In electrical metering, a multigroepmeter can monitor multiple circuit groups within an installation—such as separate tenants or functional loads—providing per-group energy consumption, voltage, current, power factor, and possibly harmonics. Such meters support energy management, demand-side applications, and better fault isolation.

In laboratory or process instrumentation, a multigroepmeter refers to a multi-channel data-collection device that records measurements from several sensors or samples at once, synchronized in time. This enables comparative analysis and efficient data logging.

Common technical characteristics include the number of channels, sampling rate, input isolation, and supported communication interfaces (Modbus, M-Bus, Ethernet, CAN). Calibration procedures, accuracy classes, and modularity influence cost and reliability.

Because multigroepmeters are described rather than standardized, products and features vary between vendors. The term emphasizes parallelism and grouping rather than a single product category.