Bolt™ Compact Power Quality Recorder

Name: Bolt™ Compact Power Quality Recorder
SKU: 38760
Availability: InStock

Price range: $5,245.00 through $7,239.25

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The PMI Bolt™ is a compact power quality recorder designed to fit where traditional instruments can’t. Ideal as a meter base power quality recorder, it installs easily in tight spaces like meter bases, capacitor bank controllers, and existing enclosures—no external power supply or extra mounting required. This affordable power quality recorder quickly identifies root causes of power quality issues and verifies compliance.

With its slim 1.78″ × 4.79″ design, Flex CTs, LED-guided setup, and built-in Wi-Fi, the PMI Bolt enables fast installation and safe, wireless data access from ground level via smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

The Cell Bolt adds LTE connectivity for remote monitoring without site visits/ truck rolls.

The Bolt records true RMS voltage and current on 3 channels, captures harmonics to the 51st order, and logs waveform events at 256 samples per cycle. With onboard and cloud storage plus ride-through capability, it ensures continuous, reliable data collection for any application.

Bolt Kit Includes:
• Bolt Recorder
• Cell Antenna (with Cell Bolt model)
• 3-Channel 9″ Flex CT
• USB Cable
• Voltage Cable (Alligator or Dolphin Clip)
• Mounting Bracket
• Soft Case

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Features & Benefits

Identify Power Quality Root Causes Fast

The PMI Bolt™ is a compact power quality recorder built to quickly diagnose flicker, voltage imbalance, VFD faults, and equipment shutdowns. As an affordable power quality recorder, it captures event records, waveform data, interval trends, and harmonic profiles simultaneously—no tradeoffs. Each kit includes the recorder, Flex CTs, voltage leads, and mounting hardware for fast, ready-to-use deployment.

Fits Where Others Don’t

Engineered as a meter base power quality recorder, the PMI Bolt installs easily in meter bases, cabinets, and tight enclosures. Its slim 1.78″ × 4.79″ design and flexible CTs fit where bulkier instruments cannot, while powering directly from the monitored circuit—no external supply required.

Wireless Connectivity & Remote Access

With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB, users can access data wirelessly from a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The Cell Bolt option adds LTE connectivity, enabling full remote monitoring without site visits/ truck rolls.

Cloud-Based Recording with PQ Canvass

The Bolt integrates with PQ Canvass for unlimited cloud storage, giving instant access to waveform captures, event logs, and harmonic analysis from any device—eliminating manual file handling.

Complete Power Quality Analysis

This compact power quality recorder measures true RMS voltage and current across 3 channels, capturing harmonics to the 51st order, flicker compliance, waveform events, and more PQ data—delivering comprehensive insights in one affordable solution.

Specs

Inputs & Channels
AC Voltage Input	0 to 600 V RMS continuous per phase
AC Current Input	0 to 5,000 A RMS
Sample Rate	15,360 samples/sec; 256 samples/cycle
Voltage Channels	3
Current Channels	3
Measured Quantities (Per Cycle)
RMS Voltage	Volts
RMS Current	Amps
Real Power	Watts
Apparent Power	VA
Reactive Power	VAR
Phase Angle	Degrees
Power Factor	Watts/VA
Displacement Power Factor	cos (phase angle)
Energy / Power Usage	kWh, kVARh, kVAh
Accuracy
Voltage	±0.33% of full scale
Current	±1.0% of full scale (without probe)
Power	±1.0% of full scale (without probe)
Phase Angle	±1.0° (without probe)
Power Factor	±0.02 (without probe)
Displacement PF	±0.02 (without probe)
Harmonics
Voltage	Up to 51st harmonic
Current	Up to 51st harmonic
Measurements	Magnitude, phase, THD
Communications
Interfaces	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, LTE
Storage
Onboard Memory	128 MB
Cloud Storage	Unlimited
Record Settings
Interval Graphs	1 cycle to 4-hour interval
Significant Change	1V to 8V in 1V increments
Flicker	IEEE 1453 / IEC 61000-4-15 / IEEE 141
Waveform Capture	voltage and current threshold, periodic capture, waveshape, event cross-trigger
Memory Modes	Stop-when-full or Wrap-around
Power Supply
Input Voltage	60–600 VAC Channel 1 to Common (47-63 Hz)
Power Consumption	3W max, 5 VA max at 600 V
Power Fail Operation	5 minutes w/ super capacitor ride-through for recording
Environmental & Physical
Operating Temp	-20°F to +135°F, 28.89°C to 57.22° C
Humidity	≤85%
Shock	60 Hz- 2 kHz, acceleration 25G
Vibration	10–60 Hz, 1.8 mm
Weight	Less than 1 lb
Size	1.78″ x 4.79″
Case Material	NEMA 4X
Safety
Designed to	IEC 61010-1, 600 V CAT III, UL Listed
Cell Modem
LTE Carrier activation	SIM Card (PMI or customer provided)
External Connection	SMA-connected wireless antenna
Networking	Public or Private

Software

Expand the Bolt’s Data Analysis Capabilities

PQ Canvass

Power Monitors’ PQ Canvass is the premiere way to view and analyze power quality data. Born from Canvass, our first generation cloud-based system, PQ Canvass is a powerful platform to collect, analyze, and get alerts from field devices connected through LTE cell, WiFi, or Ethernet. With connected devices and PQ Canvass come instant alerts, unlimited PQ data storage, and powerful reporting tools.
Versatility is an important factor in PQ Canvass, allowing one to view data both in the office on a desktop, and on-the-go using a tablet or smartphone; the only requirement is internet access.

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Merlin™

Merlin™ reads every waveform, chart, and compliance report in your PQ Canvass account—then writes the summary you’d spend hours creating. It identifies what matters, cites IEEE and ANSI standards, and explains each event in clear, human language. No guessing, no black box—just faster, defensible insight you can trust. With Merlin™, engineers spend less time digging through data and more time solving real power-quality problems.