This whitepaper covers the proper method used to disconnect power quality recorders and remove them safely from their location. Following the proper disconnection sequence eliminates or minimizes generating and recording…
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Using the Revolution for IEEE 519-2014 Harmonic Studies
This paper will cover how to use a PMI Revolution recorder to verify compliance according to the IEEE 519-2014 harmonic standard. Recommended initialization settings and data analysis techniques are reviewed,…
Using the Revolution Mounting Bracket
The PMI mounting bracket provides a variety of methods to temporarily or permanently attach a Revolution or 3-phase Boomerang to a metal enclosure, mounting plate, or many other points. Internal…
Getting Started with the Pole Mount Boomerang
This white paper will explain the process of installing and communicating with a Pole mount Boomerang voltage/current/power sensor (Figure 1). The pole mount option includes a rugged, weatherproof NEMA 4X…
Getting Started with the 3-Phase Boomerang
The 3-phase Boomerang sends continuous voltage, current, and power information to Canvass, PMI's cloud-based data analysis package. The Boomerang and Canvass provide web-based graphing of 3-phase stripchart, daily profile, and…
Updates and Changes Made to the IEEE 519 in the 2014 Release
On August 12th, 2014, the IEEE Standards Association updated their 519 standard for Harmonic control in electrical power systems. One of the first things you will notice about the updated…
Using Bluetooth with PMI Recorders
This white paper documents the procedure for installing a Bluetooth device and the proper communication settings for wireless PMI Recorders using ProVision software. PMI offers several power quality recorders for…
Checking IEEE 519 Compliance with ProVision
IEEE standard 519 was first released in 1982 and was then updated in 1992. It defines limits on total harmonic distortion (THD) as well as total demand distortion (TDD) with…
Types of Boomerang Units
This white paper is a technical explanation of the form, fit and function of Boomerang PQ monitors. These units are intended to assist utility companies in troubleshooting and maintaining their…
Overview of Harmonic Vector Diagrams
This white paper is an overview of Harmonic Vector Diagrams. The basics of 60 Hz phasors and harmonics are described, and steps for accessing harmonic vector diagrams in ProVision are…
Upgrading from WinScan to ProVision
As hardware improvements are made over time, the software that communicates with and controls that hardware must also evolve. Improvements in hardware, operating systems and most importantly, user feedback all…
