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AFIR Compliance for Carlo Gavazzi EM580 and DCM1 Energy Meters

April 15, 2025

AFIR Compliance for Carlo Gavazzi EM580 and DCM1 Energy Meters

AFIR Compliance for Carlo Gavazzi EM580 and DCM1 Energy Meters

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, the international electronics group with activities in the design, manufacture and marketing of electronic equipment, is pleased to announce that two of their flagship products, the EM580 and DCM1, are now compliant with AFIR (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation), marking an important step forward in enhancing transparency and accessibility for electric vehicle (EV) charging station users.

Thanks to a new feature introduced in both the DCM1 series (DC energy meter) and the EM580 series (AC energy meter), both solutions are now capable of displaying tariff and pricing information directly on the screen. This update fully complies with AFIR requirements, which mandate that such information is “clearly and easily available” to users, eliminating the need for an additional display.

This innovation represents a further step toward adopting more transparent and user-friendly solutions for all EV charging station users, helping to facilitate access to essential information and improving the overall charging experience. With AFIR compliance, Carlo Gavazzi reaffirms their commitment to sustainable innovation and adherence to evolving European
regulations.

Main technical features

EM580 AC energy meter

  • Easy setup and intuitive configuration
  • OCMF file generation (256 bit or 384 bit)
  • Class B accuracy (EN50470-3)
  • Communication port for secure data transmission
  • MID and Eichrecht certification for fiscal billing
  • Tariff information according to AFIR
  • Charging session management and dedicated display
    visualization
  • Bi-directional

DCM1 DC energy meter

  • Compact and flexible solution
  • Communication performance: RS485 Modbus RTU and
    Ethernet Modbus TCP in the same unit and serial data
    refresh time of 200 ms
  • Real time temperature monitoring system able to
    withstand continuous overtermperatures up to 120°C
  • High accuracy: 0.1 Wh resolution
  • MID and Eichrect certifications for fiscal billing
  • Tariff information according to AFIR
  • cURus and CTEP compliance for the US market

Source

More Information

DCM1 Energy meter for DC systems data sheet

EM580 Energy analyzer for three-phase and single-phase systems data sheet

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