Summary of SPLIT HOME ENERGY METER FEATURES ESP32 WITH MICROCHIP ATM90E32
This article introduces the Split Single Phase Energy Meter, an affordable device for real-time home energy monitoring. It connects to ESP8266 or ESP32 modules to transmit data to platforms like EmonCMS and tracks solar generation. The meter features high accuracy (0.1% error) and measures active, reactive, and apparent power, frequency, and temperature using standard current transformer clamps. It includes built-in power regulation, multiple output interfaces, and compact dimensions.
Parts used in the Split Single Phase Energy Meter:
- ESP8266 or ESP32 microcontroller
- Microchip ATM90E32 chip
- Standard current transformer clamps
- Built-in buck converter
- EmonCMS software platform
- SPI Interface
- Zero crossing output
- Energy pulse output
Split Single Phase Energy Meter. Affordable remote energy monitoring for your entire home
The Split Single Phase Energy Meter can monitor the energy usage in your entire home in real time. It can easily be hooked up to an ESP8266 or ESP32 to wirelessly transmit energy usage data into a program like EmonCMS. It can also be used to monitor solar power generation to keep track of how much power you are making.
With The Split Single Phase Energy Meter You Can:
- Save Money!
- See exactly how much money is being spent on energy in real time
- Find appliances that are using too much electricity
- View & Gather Energy Data
- View the energy usage of your entire home
- Or track solar power generation
- Review and graph historical energy data
- View usage data in the EmonCMS Android or iOS apps
- Be Informed!
- Independent of your power company’s meter
- Set up alerts for over or under usage
- Not spend a ton on energy monitoring!
- Built to be inexpensive but very accurate
- Costs hundreds less than some other solutions
Specifications
- Samples two current channels & one voltage channel (expandable to two voltage)
- Calculates:
- Active Power
- Reactive Power
- Apparent Power
- Power Factor
- Frequency
- Temperature
- Uses standard current transformer clamps to sample current
- Includes built-in buck converter to power ESP8266, or ESP32
- Two IRQ interrupts, and 1 Warning output
- Energy pulse output (pulses correspond to 4 LEDs)
- Zero crossing output
- SPI Interface
- Measurement Error: 0.1%
- Dynamic Range: 6000:1
- Gain Selection: Up to 4x
- Voltage Reference Drift Typical (ppm/°C): 6
- ADC Resolution (bits): 16
- Compact size at only 40 mm x 50 mm
The project is going to be launched soon on www.crowdsupply.com. For updates, you can subscribe to the form on landing page.
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What can this meter monitor?
It monitors energy usage in your entire home in real time and tracks solar power generation. -
Can I connect this to a microcontroller?
Yes, it can easily be hooked up to an ESP8266 or ESP32 to wirelessly transmit data. -
Does it calculate power factor?
Yes, it calculates Active Power, Reactive Power, Apparent Power, Power Factor, Frequency, and Temperature. -
How accurate is the measurement?
The measurement error is specified at 0.1 percent with a dynamic range of 6000:1. -
What type of sensors does it use for current?
It uses standard current transformer clamps to sample current. -
Is there a built-in power supply for the microcontroller?
Yes, it includes a built-in buck converter to power the ESP8266 or ESP32. -
What outputs are available on the board?
It provides two IRQ interrupts, one Warning output, Energy pulse output, Zero crossing output, and an SPI Interface. -
Where can I find updates on the project launch?
Updates will be available via the subscription form on the landing page before the Crowdsupply launch.

