OWON PC4713-W-485 Open API Smart Energy Meter
Wi-FiRS485 / EthernetOpen APIKey facts
| Type | Clamp-on (CT) smart energy meter, DIN rail mounting |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz (HTTP / MQTT / Modbus TCP) and an RS485 port (Modbus RTU) |
| Platform / app | Open API; web browser interface on the device (no app required); Home Assistant (HA platform) integration supported |
| Supported systems | Single-phase, split-phase and three-phase four-wire (3-phase 3-wire and delta systems are not supported) |
| CT clamps | Three CTs; 120 A (default, Ø16 mm), 80 A, 200 A, 300 A, 500 A and 750 A options |
| Measurement | Voltage, current, power factor, frequency, active power, reactive power and apparent power; four-quadrant measurement; RMS / PQS metering modes; current demand / maximum demand (optional) |
| Bidirectional / solar | Yes, bidirectional measurement of energy usage and solar production |
| Relay | No relay output is listed on the datasheet |
| Accuracy | Voltage ±1%; current ±1% in the main range of each CT (see the CT table below) |
| Power supply | Power consumption below 2 W |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail; 19 (W) × 69 (D) × 90 (H) mm |
Features
- Open API: Wi-Fi (HTTP / MQTT / Modbus TCP) and RS485 (Modbus RTU) communication
- Three-phase four-wire, split-phase and single-phase systems
- Monitors whole-home energy with three current transformers
- Real-time voltage, current, power factor, frequency, active, reactive and apparent power
- Bidirectional measurement: energy usage and solar production
- Four-quadrant measurement with RMS / PQS metering modes
- Offline storage of minute-level data, reported automatically after the network reconnects
- Data erasure, remote reboot, CT setting, phase sequence error alarm and OTA functions
- No app required: view real-time data and change settings in a web browser connected to the device
- Home Assistant (HA platform) integration supported
- Current demand / maximum demand measurement (optional)
Specifications
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; HTTP / MQTT / Modbus TCP |
|---|---|
| RS485 port | Modbus RTU |
| Nominal voltage (Un) | 3×230/400 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Voltage range | 90–277 V |
| Supported systems |
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| Power consumption | Below 2 W |
| Voltage accuracy | ±1% |
| Current accuracy by CT |
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| Clamp inner diameter |
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| Data refresh | 50 ms |
| Response time | Max. 50 ms (Modbus RTU) |
| Report time | Can be set in the integration |
| Operating environment | -20 °C to +55 °C; humidity ≤ 90% non-condensing |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail |
| Dimensions | 19 (W) × 69 (D) × 90 (H) mm |
PC4713 Open Series variants
| Model | Wi-Fi | RS485 |
|---|---|---|
| PC4713-W-485 | Yes | Yes |
| PC4713-W | Yes | No |
According to the OWON quick start guide, both variants share the same metering core, measurement accuracy, housing dimensions and power supply parameters.
Applications
- Whole-home or whole-building energy monitoring
- Solar production and grid import / export monitoring
- Sending energy data to your own cloud server through HTTP or MQTT
- Local reading over Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU (RS485)
- Home Assistant energy dashboards
Notes
- Protocol documents for HTTP, MQTT and Modbus TCP / RTU are available from OWON sales on request.
- Three-phase three-wire (delta) systems are not supported by this model.
PC4713-W-485 FAQ
What is the PC4713-W-485?
The OWON PC4713-W-485 is a DIN rail clamp-on smart energy meter for three-phase four-wire, split-phase and single-phase systems with an open API. It communicates over Wi-Fi (HTTP, MQTT, Modbus TCP) and RS485 (Modbus RTU), and can report data to your own cloud server or be read locally without a third-party public cloud.
How does the PC4713-W-485 connect?
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz (HTTP / MQTT / Modbus TCP) and an RS485 port (Modbus RTU).
Which electrical systems does the PC4713-W-485 support?
Supported systems: Single-phase, split-phase and three-phase four-wire (3-phase 3-wire and delta systems are not supported).
Which CT clamps does the PC4713-W-485 use?
CT clamps: Three CTs; 120 A (default, Ø16 mm), 80 A, 200 A, 300 A, 500 A and 750 A options.
Can the PC4713-W-485 monitor solar production?
Bidirectional / solar: Yes, bidirectional measurement of energy usage and solar production.
Which app or platform works with the PC4713-W-485?
Platform / app: Open API; web browser interface on the device (no app required); Home Assistant (HA platform) integration supported.
Does the PC4713-W-485 have a relay?
Relay: No relay output is listed on the datasheet.
What is the measurement accuracy of the PC4713-W-485?
Accuracy: Voltage ±1%; current ±1% in the main range of each CT (see the CT table below).
How is the PC4713-W-485 powered?
Power supply: Power consumption below 2 W.
How is the PC4713-W-485 installed?
Mounting: 35 mm DIN rail; 19 (W) × 69 (D) × 90 (H) mm.
How can I get a quotation, samples or protocol documents for the PC4713-W-485?
Email sales@owon.com or message OWON on WhatsApp (+86 13159213403) with your application, country and quantity. OWON sales can send the datasheet, quotation and, where applicable, protocol documents.
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Protocols: Wi-Fi, RS485 / Ethernet, Open API
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