This white paper describes the proper communication settings for wireless PMI Recorders using ProVision software. PMI offers many different recorders for capturing disturbing and expensive PQ events. With the many…
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Understanding Socket Recorder Form Factors
There are a large combination of meter forms for single and poly-phase socket recorders. Understanding the different form factors can be challenging when choosing a meter base specific socket recorder.…
Identifying Sources of Voltage Sag
In this white paper methods for determining sources of voltage sag are discussed, as well as some example files that have identifiable sources of voltage sag. When placing a recorder…
Measuring Demand with ProVision
Most of PMI's power quality analyzers have the ability to measure Power. Depending on the model and options, it is often possible to measure to kW, kWh, kVAR, and VA.…
Hookup Diagrams for Common Mode Input
This white paper describes the proper hookup connections for common mode input style PMI power analyzers. PMI offers the ability to monitor with two styles of voltage input connections to…
Custom Initialization Templates for Application Recorder Setup
This white paper describes how to create custom initialization templates for application specific monitoring with PMI Recorders. PMI recorders have the ability to measure all types of power quality data.…
Hookup Diagram Walkthrough Differential Input
This white paper describes the proper hookup connections for differential input style PMI recorders. PMI offers the ability to monitor with two styles of voltage input connections to provide the…
Optimizing Current Resolution Using TLARs or Flex CTs
This white paper describes how to select the proper hardware for high resolution current monitoring with PMI Recorders.
Flicker Standards Used By PMI Recorders
This white paper reviews Flicker theory and details the Flicker Standards that are used by PMI recorders. Most PMI recorders have the ability to measure Flicker. Many models and options…
Sign Convention for Power Measurements
This white paper describes the sign convention used to represent Power data in PMI Recorders. Most of our recorders offer the ability to record Real Power (W), Reactive Power (VAR),…
Optimizing Memory in a Recorder
This white paper describes the proper steps to optimize your recorder's memory for longer record times and better resolution of data.
Creating Custom Graphs for Harmonic Analysis
This white paper describes how to use the custom graph wizard in ProVision to create custom Harmonic Analysis templates. Most PMI recorders offer the ability to record high frequency content…
