Accredited Switchboard Manufacturer -
Group Meter Panel Victoria
Our GMP group meter panels are particularly suitable for installation in apartment blocks, as they are an economical and practical modular solution for enabling multi-apartment tenancy metering.
- A Modular solution for multi tenancy installations up to 63A.
- Starting from 6 x 1 phase or 3 x 3 phase meters.
- Removable lift off escutcheons
- Top and side removable gland plates
- Can be wall mounted or floor mounted using a channel plinth
- Labelled for ease of circuit identification
The most versatile group meter panels you can buy.
GMP series group metering panels are popular for providing economical and practical solutions for multi-apartment tenancy metering. In other words, we’ve found a way to keep the price down and the results up.
These panels come complete with service disconnection devices, meter panel isolators, service fuses and outgoing circuit breakers, fully wired in compliance with local service installation rules.
The GMP series also comes in several standard meter configurations and these panels can be joined together to make up the custom configurations required, creating a modular approach that only adds to the versatility of our GMP’s
Ordering a DaRa group panel meter
To order a DaRa group panel meter, send your specifications to our sales and engineering team for pricing. Our estimators will select the most suitable group meter panel based on your application and whether it’s going to be installed indoors or outdoors, wall mounted or free standing. We’ll then send you a quote together with the specifications of the group meter panel.
Once you’ve confirmed your order, our design engineers will get to work to generate the approval and construction drawings, which you’ll receive within 48-72 hours. Only when you’re happy with these, will we assemble the switchboard and fit the required electrical equipment, including switches, controls and circuit breakers, in line with the specifications and electrical drawings.
The manufacturing process is carried out in our custom switchboard production plant in Mulgrave, and depending on the complexity of your group meter panel, can take anything from 5 to 20 working days; although stock standards group meter panels are usually completed within 2 – 5 working days in our express production plant in Cranbourne.
Following final testing and QA, we’ll deliver your panel board to your site.
Are you Looking For A Meter Switchboard?
If so, then you have come to the right place. For nearly ten years Dara Switchboards has been delivering innovative and efficient energy management solutions to everyone from home and business owners, to football teams and technology companies.
Specialising in design, management and manufacturing operations, we are Australia’s preferred electrical switchboard manufacturer, recognised for providing high-quality products to meet both electrical standards and project deadlines. Our energy management systems are designed to:
- Suit internal and external use with the aid of weatherproofing
- Fit even the smallest of spaces
- Meet Green Star rating standards
We understand that every client, building and project is different, so we consider each customer to be as unique as the switchboards we build.
Group Metering Panels
Supplying power throughout an apartment block occupied by different tenants presents a unique challenge. How best to meet electricity demands to each individual and differing apartment and track the usage of each tenant so as to bill them accordingly?
It is important to isolate each apartment so that no two tenancies are sharing the same supply, as that would cause an issue around which tenant should be pay for the shared usage. Fortunately, Group Metering Panels (GMPs) solve this problem by monitoring the precise energy usage of individual accommodations.
Dara manufactures and installs metering panels that come complete with service disconnection devices, meter panel isolators, service fuses and outgoing circuit breakers that are all fully wired in compliance with local service installation rules. Our wide range of GMP configurations allows us to fit the perfect panel for your building whether it be an apartment block or a hospital.
Our Meter Switchboard Services
As soon as we understand the specifications of your installation and just what your energy needs are, Dara engineers get to work designing the most effective meter switchboard to meet your requirements.
They will work with you and offer advice on the best components to suit your budget and supply you with detailed schematics that indicate everything that is required to install your switchboard. Once you are happy and have approved the design our production team get to work manufacturing your switchboard.
Every product that we build is put through rigorous testing to ensure it complies with current standards, we also test each unit to the expectations of your project to make sure it will satisfy your needs in our switchboard services.
The manufacturing process can take between five to twenty working days depending on the complexity of your project. Standard GMPs are normally completed within two to five days. Once the unit is ready it is then shipped to your site.
See What Dara Can Do For Your Meter Switchboard
If you are looking to install a new meter switchboard or you are considering upgrading from an out-dated unit then Dara has the expertise and design expertise to exceed your expectations. You can find more information by calling one of our customer service agents or by browsing our full list of products and services on our website. Give us a call or connect with us online today!
Contact DaRa for more information or to order your group meter panels
If you require any further information about our group meter panels or you’d like us to quote for standard or custom meter panels, call our sales and engineering team on 03 8544 3300, send an email to info@dara-switchboards.com.au, or complete our online contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Dara are a switchboard manufacturing company based in Melbourne. We sell switchboard gear online such as switchboard escutcheon, switchboard enclosures, meter panels & more.
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Our GMP group meter panels have all the features you would expect from Dara
This innovative modular solution is suitable for multi-tenancy installations up to 63A, and comes with removable lift off escutcheons, removable top and side gland plates and, depending on the site, can be wall mounted or floor mounted using a channel plinth.
All our meter panels are designed in compliance with AS/NZS3000, AS/NZS 61439, AS/NZS 3439.1 and follow all relevant service installation rules per state.
The meter panel that’s perfect for a range of applications
While particularly suitable for multi-tenancy apartments and multi-residency applications, the GMP group meter panels are also suitable for light commercial applications, high-rise applications, body corporates, mixed developments, factories and shopping centres
The industries GMPs apply to include
- Light commercial applications
- Multi-residential applications
- Apartments
- High-rise applications
- Body corporates
- Mixed developments
- Factories
- Shopping centres
How our GMP process works
- Customers send the inquiries (specifications, single line diagrams etc, for pricing.)
- Our estimators choose the most suitable group meter panel for the particular application and installation requirement (indoor, outdoor, wall mounted, free standing etc)
- Quotes are the sent to the customers.
- When customers place orders, we use an advanced online design software and AutoCAD design tools to generate the approval and construction drawings (generally within 48-72 hours).
- Upon approval of the shop drawings, the switchboards are assembled and fitted with required electrical equipment (circuit breakers, switches, controls etc) and wired to specifications and electrical drawings.
- The manufacturing process takes from 5 to 20 working days based on the complexity of the group meter panel. Stock standard group meter panels will be completed within 2-5 working days.
- Panel boards are then delivered to customers after final testing and QA.
FAQ's about our GMP
Our design engineers will design the meter panels in compliance with AS/NZS3000, AS/NZS61439, AS/NZS 3439.1 and follow all relevant service installation rules per state.
Not all types of meter panels can be installed outdoor. DaRa switchboards manufacture DSS types of group meter panels that are NATA certified for IP56 rating. Economical range, indoor standard type group meter panels are also manufactured and stocked at DaRa for quick deliveries.
We can customise our meter panels and main switchboards with group metering to fit most of the switchgear brands available in Australia. Generally, our meter panels can be fitted with Legrand, NHP, ABB, Schneider, CBI, GE, Eaton etc
Our speciality is in manufacturing custom group metering panels using our fully integrated manufacturing facility. We can custom make switchboards with many combinations of single phase and three phase tenancy metering, supply capacity control, service protection, public light and power distribution sections with lighting controls.
Standard meter panels are turned around within 5 working days from order and approval of shop drawings in our express production plant in Cranbourne while the custom meter boards will be manufactured within 20 working days from order and approval of shop drawings in our custom switchboard production plant in Mulgrave.
