Choosing a power meter for energy management usually comes down to how much configuration detail you need versus how much listed price you want to pay. The two GE options here are close in name but different in what their listings spell out: the GE PQMII-T20-C-A POWER QUALITY METER 8A 250VAC is listed at USD 649.99 with a detailed configuration sheet, while the General Electric PQM II Power Quality Meter for 3 Phase System - TESTED is listed at USD 506.00 with a shorter description and a clear powered-on/tested note. Both are used GE units.
Quick verdict
Choose the GE PQMII-T20-C-A if you want the listed communication and I/O details, including RS485 Modbus RTU and three 4-20 mA analog outputs. Choose the General Electric PQM II TESTED unit if you want the lower listed price on a three-phase power quality meter and the short listing is enough for your application.
Comparison table
| Product | Listed price | Price bar | Key listed details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE PQMII-T20-C-A POWER QUALITY METER 8A 250VAC | USD 649.99 | Brand: GE | Condition: Used | RS485 Modbus RTU | Output relay 8 A @ 250 VAC | 4-20 mA transducer outputs | |
| General Electric PQM II Power Quality Meter for 3 Phase System - TESTED | USD 506.00 | Brand: GE | Condition: Used | For 3-phase systems | Powered on, tested, and inspected per listing |
Where each wins
The GE PQMII-T20-C-A stands out for detail. The listing spells out a backlit 40-character LCD, an RS485 Modbus RTU port, three 4-20 mA analog outputs, four programmable digital/control inputs, and voltage/current inputs that accept 1A or 5A CTs and direct voltage up to 600 VAC. It also lists an 8 A @ 250 VAC output relay. If your energy management panel relies on those specific connections, this is the unit to look at.
The General Electric PQM II wins on listed price and the explicit test note. At USD 506.00, it comes in $144 lower than the PQMII-T20-C-A, and the listing says it was powered on, tested, and inspected for a 3-phase system. The same listing also notes that some buttons do not make a clicking sound, so it is not described as cosmetically perfect.
GE PQMII-T20-C-A POWER QUALITY METER 8A 250VAC
The GE PQMII-T20-C-A is the unit to pick when you want the full configuration in front of you. The listing covers control power, CT/VT inputs, output relay ratings, transducer outputs, display, and RS485 Modbus RTU communications. It is listed as used and pre-owned, thoroughly tested, and fully functional. The trade-off is the higher listed price of USD 649.99. If your setup needs the 8 A @ 250 VAC relay and 4-20 mA outputs, the added detail may be worth the higher stated price.
General Electric PQM II Power Quality Meter for 3 Phase System - TESTED
The General Electric PQM II is the straightforward pick when you want to keep the listed price lower and the listing already points out that it was powered on, tested, and inspected. It is described as a tool for measuring the power quality of a 3-phase system, which matches the title's "3 Phase System" wording. The limitation is that the listing also mentions some buttons do not make a clicking sound, and the spec sheet is more concise than the PQMII-T20-C-A note. If you are comfortable with that condition note, this unit gives you a three-phase GE meter at a lower listed price than the PQMII-T20-C-A.
Final choice by use case
For a panel that can use RS485 Modbus RTU, 4-20 mA outputs, and programmable inputs, the GE PQMII-T20-C-A is the better documented option at USD 649.99. For a three-phase power quality meter with a tested-and-inspected note and a lower listed price of USD 506.00, the General Electric PQM II is the more direct fit. Start with the connection and output requirements of your system, then use the $144 listed-price gap to make the call.
