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-=== Sentron types ===+=== Differences between the Siemens SENTRON PAC2xxx, PAC3xxx, and PAC4xxx === 
 +The differences in structure among the Siemens SENTRON PAC2xxx, PAC3xxx, and PAC4xxx power monitoring series are summarised below, focusing on their physical placement, measurement accuracy, communication capabilities, and compliance status. 
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 +**SENTRON PAC Family Comparison Matrix** 
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 +^Technical Category^PAC2xxx Family (e.g., PAC2200)^PAC3xxx Family (e.g., PAC3120, PAC3220)^PAC4xxx Family (e.g., PAC4220)| 
 +^Primary Device Application|Cost-sensitive sub-metering and individual breaker tracking.|Standard automation integration, feeder monitoring, and PLC bridging.|High-end power quality network analysis and historical tracking.| 
 +^ Enclosure & Installation Style|Compact DIN Rail Mounting (or specialised distribution setups).|Square Panel Mount (96x96 mm Front); select models have blind DIN rail alternatives (PAC3200T).|Square Panel Mount (96x96 mm Front panel integration).| 
 +^Integrated Communication Interfaces|Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP (hardwired variant decided upon purchase).|Integrated Modbus RTU or single/dual-port Modbus TCP.|Upgraded dual-port Modbus TCP supporting up to 12 parallel links.| 
 +^Expansion Slot Capabilities|None (No modular physical plug-ins supported).|1 Slot available for optional PROFINET, PROFIBUS, or alternative networks.|2 Slots available for dual communication modules and extra physical I/O expansion.| 
 +^Supported Network Configurations|1-phase, 2-phase, or 3-phase (up to 3-wire or 4-wire connections).|1-phase, 2-phase, or 3-phase (3-wire or 4-wire configurations).|1-phase, 2-phase, or 3-phase (3-wire or 4-wire configurations).| 
 +^MID Billing Certification Status|Yes (Dedicated factory-calibrated MID variants are available).|Yes (Dedicated MID variants are available for modern models like PAC3120/3220).|No (Engineered as an analytical instrument rather than a direct tenant sub-billing meter).| 
 +^Active Energy Accuracy Limits|Class 1 (Baseline industrial energy compliance).|Class 0.5S (Standard high-precision industrial automation billing).|Class 0.2 / Class 0.2S (Laboratory/revenue grade high-precision resolution).| 
 +^Harmonics & Waveform Distortion Limits|Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) baseline viewing only.|Individual odd harmonics tracked up to the 31st harmonic.|Full harmonic network capture up to the 64th harmonic.| 
 +^Onboard Historical Data Memory|Minimal (Only tracks real-time points and running total variables).|None (Relies entirely on external SCADA or PLC network recording).|Integrated Storage (Equipped with up to 8 GB internal memory for logging events, load profiles, and dips/swells).| 
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 +=== Some Sentron types compare ===
  
 ^Unit Model^Base & Optional Communication Protocols^Network Configuration (Phase/Wire)^MID Certification Status^Accuracy Limits (Active Energy)^Harmonic Limits & Features| ^Unit Model^Base & Optional Communication Protocols^Network Configuration (Phase/Wire)^MID Certification Status^Accuracy Limits (Active Energy)^Harmonic Limits & Features|