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Six simple ways to reduce costs with power quality analysers
There are literally hundreds of power quality measurements that can be taken on electrical systems and equipment. Predictive maintenance measurements and power consumption measurements can help electrical contractors uncover hidden costs for their end-user customers, protect their equipment from damaging conditions, reduce their unscheduled downtime and improve the system’s overall performance.
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Schneider Electric Micrologic E control unit
The Micrologic E control unit features the same protection functions and ‘ammeter’ current measurement capabilities as the Micrologic A control unit, but the new unit adds energy measurement for a low incremental cost. This capability enables energy metering at key points throughout an electrical distribution system, supporting efforts to reduce energy consumption, energy-related costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Yamasaki TP01 power meter
The Yamasaki TP01 power meter is a multifunctional device that has been specifically designed for the installation, construction and maintenance of fibre-optic networks.
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Yokogawa WT1800 precision power analyser
The Yokogawa WT1800 precision power analyser is the latest addition to the company’s range of digital power measuring instruments.
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Westek Prodigit 3340F benchtop electronic load centres
The Prodigit 3340F benchtop electronic load centres are suitable for duties including the testing of DC LED drivers. They are also suited to the testing of SEPIC, SMPS and PWM power supplies. Fast response dimming tests can be conducted for LED drivers, and constant current, constant voltage, constant resistance and constant power testing protocols are also available. In addition, LED voltage-current characteristics can be simulated.
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Fluke ScopeMeter 190 series II 4-channel portable scope
The ScopeMeter 190 series II, the claimed first 4-channel portable scope safety rated to CAT III 1000 V/CAT IV 600 V, combines performance, ruggedness and portability.
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CHK PM35 power quality analyser/logger
Available to rent, the CHK PM35 power quality analyser/logger is a portable power logger and disturbance analyser, supporting harmonic analysis as well as flicker and imbalance monitoring.
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Graphtec GL820 multichannel data logger
The Graphtec GL820 midi logger features 20 analog input channels, which can be expanded up to 200 channels.
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SATEC BFM136 branch feeder monitor multifunction power meter series
The BFM136 branch feeder monitor multifunction power meter series has metering capabilities for up to 36 current circuits within one device.
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SATEC PM130 Plus analog output expansion module for PM130 Plus
The PM130 Plus analog output expansion module for the PM130 Plus power meter provides four optically isolated analog outputs with an internal power supply.
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Fluke VR1710 single-phase power quality recorder
Available to rent, the Fluke VR1710 single-phase power quality analyser records RMS, transients, flicker and harmonics up to the 32nd harmonic.
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Fluke 6105A and 6100B electrical power standards
The Fluke 6105A and 6100B electrical power standards are designed to deliver stable, precise reference power and energy for use in calibrating electrical measurement equipment in instrument service and calibration, electrical manufacturing and power utility applications.
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Power Parameters Ponovo T200A universal tester
The Ponovo T200A universal tester is also designed for the testing of current transformers (CTs) including polarity, ratio, excitation and burden impedance. It can also be used as a precision voltmeter and ammeter in the determination of CT parameters.
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GridSense power quality analyser
The GridSense CHK PM45 power quality analyser is said to offer comprehensive and reliable monitoring of up to CAT IV 600 V circuits and is available for rent from TechRentals.
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Mixed-signal oscilloscopes
The DLM6000 mixed-signal digital oscilloscopes feature bandwidths of up to 1.5 GHz, memory of 6.25 Mpoints per channel, an intuitive graphical user interface and several analysis features.
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Digital oscilloscope and data logger
The Hioki 8860/61 HiCorder series combined digital oscilloscope and data logger can be used simultaneously for high-speed (20 Msamples/s) signal acquisition and down to 50 ms scan-time logging across 16 channels.
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Yokogawa digital power meters
The WT3000-2A and WT210 digital power meters are certified to carry out the standby power tests specified in the IEC 62301 standard, which defines the standby mode as the lowest consumption of an appliance connected to the mains but not performing its main function.
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DC current transmitter
The CYHCT-S4 range of Hall effect transmitters is designed for the measurement of DC current.
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Industrial electrical and automation testers
The ScopeMeter 225C and 215C test tools perform verification of electrical signal quality on industrial buses like Fieldbus, CANbus, Profibus and Modbus.
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Secondary injection testing
Lightweight and compact, the CMC256 claims to be the most powerful solution in the field of secondary injection testing. The CMC 256-6 is available with the EP (Extended Precision) hardware option.
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32-channel power quality recorder
The Hioki 8826 measures 32 analog and logic signals simultaneously. It is used to acquire data. This can include monitoring electric signals, detecting ground fault, recording short loss of power, testing load shutdowns in power plants or for general R&D or manufacturing applications.
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Power quantity analyser
The PowerPad Jr model 8230 is a shock-resistant single-phase power quality analyser that measures and carries out diagnostic work and power quality work on single-phase systems or three-phase balanced low-voltage networks.
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Voltech PM 1000+ precision power analyser
The Voltech PM 1000+ precision power analyser is suitable for single-phase power and energy measurement of power circuits, industrial and domestic appliances, linear and switchmode power supplies and can also be used to measure inrush parameters under zero-crossing or peak values (using Voltech PS 1000 Inrush Switch).
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Clamp-on AC logger
The Simple Logger II Model CL601 is a battery-powered, 1-channel recording device with an alkaline battery pack. Line tracking is performed such that 64 samples over one line cycle are taken. Harmonic measurements are calculated from these 64 samples. Frequency tracking is performed over the range of ±2 Hz around the nominal line frequency (50 or 60 Hz).
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Analyser for renewable energy systems
The WT500 power analyser addresses renewable energy systems with the capability of simultaneously measuring DC and AC signals and calculating system efficiency. Separate integrate functions are also included to enable evaluation of charge/discharge and bought/sold power in photovoltaic systems.
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Measurement current transformers
WF Energy ControlsThe Series 27 range of measurement current transformers is available in six window sizes with hole diameters from 32 to 112 mm and ratings from 20 to 3000 A to suit a range of applications from panel metering to energy management input.
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Universal voltage sensors
The Banner Engineering World-Beam QS18 universal voltage sensors are designed to replace sensors in factories using either AC or DC power in applications such as materials handling and conveyor control.
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Automated testing software
The PowerDB acceptance and maintenance test data management software packages are compatible with a range of Megger and other brands of power test instruments, and can be used to generate reports for tests of many different types.
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Precision current shunt set
The A40B precision current shunt set is a range of precision devices designed to make precision current measurements. The set comprises 14 low-inductance coaxial current shunts, adapters, connectors and a rugged transit/storage case.
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PowerLogic PM800 series power meters
The PowerLogic PM800 series of power meters is designed to reduce energy costs by helping users understand where and how energy is used, extend equipment life, improve power system reliability and reduce downtime by monitoring, troubleshooting and preventing power quality issues.
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Primary test set for CTs, VTs and power transformers
The Omicron CPC 100 primary test set is a compact, lightweight instrument capable of testing a wide range of substation equipment, automatically creating customised reports.
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Power monitoring instrument
The 3-phase PowerGuide 4400 advanced power monitoring instrument incorporates a colour touch screen into its lightweight design and is equipped with eight independent channels.
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Kyoritsu 6310 power analyser
Eaton has released the Kyoritsu 6310 power analyser. The 6310 is compact, featuring easy-to-use software with built-in charting and analysis functions.
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Advanced protection relay test system
An advanced four-phase dynamic automatic protection relay test system, the Omicron CMC range is a universal system suitable for testing old and new generation relays, energy meters and transducers.
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Data acquisition system
The SL1000 high-speed data acquisition unit uses the same input modules from the Yokogawa DL750/SL1400 family of portable ’scope-corders’ and adds a high-speed module with optical isolation and inputs up to 1 kV.
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Programmable power source
The California Instruments EC1000S 1 kVA AC and DC power supply is a comprehensive power source and test system that includes measurement and harmonic analysis of output current.
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DC current sensors
The CYHCT-C2E range of open loop Hall effect current transducers are designed for DC current measurement with ranges from 300 to 1000 A. Typical applications include uninterruptible power supplies, welders, electroplating rectifiers and DC drive systems.
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Energy meters
The IQ 250 and 260 electronic energy meters are an extension to the IQ 200 meter line that provides an improvement in functionality.
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KoCoS polyphase power analyser
The KoCoS EPPE W8 polyphase power analyser is suitable for internal as well as outdoor use, being equipped with battery backup as well as mains connectivity. The instrument can therefore be used to time and record severe sags as well as short outages.
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Paperless recorders
The MV1000 and MV2000 paperless portable recorders feature an expanded number of input channels and more memory than the models they replace.
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Tester calibration service
The Farnell calibration service for test and measurement instruments provides services including initial calibration for new products, NATA accredited calibration and to check the accuracy of existing test equipment.
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Power measurement
The Sentron PAC3200 is a combination power measuring and monitoring device, designed as a replacement for conventional analog display instruments.
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Field-mountable data recorders
The SM500F from ABB is a field-mountable paperless chart recorder and videographic data recorder.
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Powered process indicator
The DI4WP is a powered process indicator mounted in an IP67-rated surface mounting weatherproof enclosure that accepts standard process signals of 4-20 mA and 0-10 VDC.
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Digital earth tester
The Gossen Metrawatt GEOHM 5 earth tester measures selective earth and earth resistance, soil resistivity and TRMS current via an optional clip-on meter.
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Compact power meter
Need to test and analyse electrical circuits? A popular electrician’s choice is the Hioki 3169-21 Power HiTester; functionality and safety packed into a handheld clamp-on unit.
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Hioki 3196 power quality analyser
The Hioki 3196 power quality analyser is designed for power quality troubleshooting in electrical systems. The instrument detects and records voltage dip and swell, interruptions, flicker, transients, harmonics to 50th order and high frequency overvoltage.
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Measuring energy consumption to improve energy efficiency
Homewares retailer IKEA decided to ‘fraction-monitor’ power consumption in all of its stores globally to reduce its carbon footprint and future-proof its Australian stores from the impending Emission Trading Scheme requirements. To do this, IKEA selected Schneider Electric Compact NSX circuit breakers to replace the existing breakers in every store across Australia, starting with the IKEA Richmond store in Victoria.
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