Step 4: Install Energy Metering for Solar and/or Non-Backup Loads

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Skip this step if the system does not include solar or non-backup loads.
Tesla Remote Meter can be installed to provide additional metering for Powershare systems:
  • Use Tesla Remote Meter to meter non-backup loads in a partial home backup system configuration
  • Use Tesla Remote Meter to meter solar inverter(s) when the system includes solar
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See Appendix D: Example Metering Diagrams for more information about energy metering and example metering diagrams.
Figure 1. Tesla Remote Meter Metering Example with Non-Backup Loads and AC-Coupled Solar
Table 1. Contents of Tesla Remote Meter Kit (Tesla P/N 2045796-xx-y)
Part Description Tesla P/N Quantity in Kit
Tesla Remote Meter 2002069-xx-y 1
One Tesla 200 A CT 2033376-xx-y 2
RS-485 harness (1.2 m (4 ft)) 2045794-xx-y 1
Voltage harness (North America) N/A 1
External antenna N/A 1
Fasteners N/A 2
Table 2. Tesla Remote Meter Accessories
Part Description Tesla P/N Quantity
Tesla 200 A CT (1.5 m (59 in)) 2033376-xx-y 1
Tesla 800 A CT (1.5 m (59 in)) 2302437-xx-y 1
CT extension (3.5 m (138 in)) for 200 A or 800 A CT 2060713-xx-y 1