How does the smart meter work?

These same meters are also being installed in Flanders (Fluvius) and Wallonia (Ores).
Learn more about the difference between a single-phase and a three-phase connection.

In contrast to the mechanical meter with turning wheel, which is manually read, the smart meter works as follows:

It records consumption at various times of the day, every day of the week, and stores it in its memory.
You can view consumption data on a convenient LCD screen. No more hassle with the traditional turning wheel!
The data is electronically sent to the grid operator. This is done via 4G, similar to your mobile phone.
In case of suspected fraud (if someone tries to open the cover), the device also sends an alarm to the grid operator.
Conversely, we as the grid operator can also remotely check the meter.

The smart meter offers not only many advantages for the consumer but also for various players in the energy market.

What can I read on the screen?

If the meter is switched on and the electricity meter display is active, the display runs through four values continuously. This is the automatic display.
The display shows a different value each time the push button is pressed (green button). This is the manual display.

Information is displayed on the screen using several codes. Here they are with their meaning.

CODE	MEANING	EXAMPLE
My consumption
1.8.0	Total energy extracted in kWh (sum of 1.8.1 and 1.8.2).
1.8.1	Total energy extraction in kWh at the day rate.
1.8.2	Total energy extraction in kWh at the night rate.
1.7.0	Power being extracted in kW at this precise moment.
1.6.0	Current month's peak extraction in kW.
My injection
2.8.0	Total energy injected in kWh (sum of 2.8.1 and 2.8.2).
2.8.1	Total energy injection in kWh at the day rate.
2.8.2	Total energy injection in kWh at the night rate.
2.7.0	Power being injected in kW at this precise moment.
Voltage and current
32.7.0	Voltage at this precise moment in phase 1 in V. • For a three-wire connection, this is the line voltage. • For a four-wire connection, this is the phase voltage.
52.7.0*	Voltage at this precise moment in phase 2 in V. • For a three-wire connection, this is the line voltage. • For a four-wire connection, this is the phase voltage. For information: for a three-wire connection, this voltage will indicate 0 V*.
72.7.0*	Voltage at this precise moment in phase 3 in V. • For a three-wire connection, this is the line voltage. • For a four-wire connection, this is the phase voltage.
31.7.0	Current at this precise moment in phase 1 in A.
51.7.0*	Current at this precise moment in phase 2 in A.
71.7.0*	Current at this precise moment in phase 3 in A.
Limitations
17.0.0	Power limit set in W. By default, there is no limit (MAX).
31.4.0	Current limit set in A. By default, there is no limit (MAX).
Other information
0.2.0	Metrological software version. On XS212, XT211, E360-1P and E360-3P this code is divided into two parts (codes 0.2.0-0 and 0.2.0-1).
0.2.8	Digital signature of the metrological software version. On XS212, XT211, E360-1P and E360-3P this code is divided into two parts (codes 0.2.8-0 and 0.2.8-1).
1.2.0	Functional (non-metrological) software version. Only on S211 and T211.
1.2.8	Signature of the functional (non-metrological) software. Only on S211 and T211.
96.1.2	Not used by Sibelga. Only on XS212, XT211, E360-1P and E360-3P.
96.1.4	Protocol version of port P1. Only on XS212, XT211, E360-1P and E360-3P.