MultiBurst is a feature of Canvass which provides a secondary user interface for easily requesting and receiving real-time data from multiple devices at the same time. This allows for quick,…
Boomerang
Using PMI Boomerangs with an RTAC
Introduction In addition to PMI's cloud-based Canvass system compatibility, Boomerang distribution monitors including a DNP3 port for use in SCADA. Advanced distribution programs such as volt/VAR optimization, DER management, and…
Viewing PQCanvass Boomerang Data in ProVision
Boomerangs smart grid sensors transmit RMS voltage, current, and power data to cloud-based Canvass and PQCanvass systems. Canvass/PQCanvass provide web-based data analysis tools, email/SMS notifications, and long term data storage…
Holdoff and Aggregation with Canvass Alerts
Email/SMS alerting from Canvass is a powerful feature providing real-time notification about distribution events and equipment problems in the field. Some notifications require immediate truck rolls, and others are less…
DNP3 Point Map 2.0 Update
The Boomerang family of cell-connected distribution monitors continues to expand. This expansion includes updated hardware, added features and new capabilities. These changes along with customer input have driven the need…
Case Study: Spotting Pump Failure with a Boomerang and Canvass
In September of 2017 a homeowner discovered that his well was not delivering water. The suspicion was that the pump itself was in some way failing – perhaps the motor…
Managing Outages with Canvass and PQ Canvass
Responding to outage management is of the utmost importance to any utility, but you can't respond to a voltage interruption that you don't know about. Deploying an Outage Management System…
Separating Voltage Sags from Steady State Voltage Readings
Ensuring that service voltage is within ANSI limits is a basic but important step in delivering power. Sophisticated programs such as Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) and volt/VAR optimization require continuous…
Advanced E-Mail Alerts in Canvass
One of the most popular, and useful, features in Canvass is the Distribution List, which allows any chosen alert or event, from any Canvass-enabled device, to be transmitted by email…
Alert Level Programming and Analysis
The proliferation of cellular networks has allowed for quick access to information when it is needed. This quick access to information is available from all of PMI's cell enabled products…
Sharing Cloud Based Data
Canvass provides a cloud-based system for gathering, storing, and analyzing voltage, current, and power data from Boomerangs and Revolutions. In large deployments, with hundreds or thousands of devices, it's more…
Real-Time Voltage Interruption Detection and Alerting
Utility situational awareness is critical with today's high customer expectations, increased regulatory scrutiny, and reliance on stable AC power. Voltage interruption/outage detection is the most basic, and usually the most…
