Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) is a method for lowering peak energy demand by lowering the average system voltage during the peak periods. The Boomerang is designed to work with any…
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Getting Started with the NMS
The NMS (or Network Management Software) is a lightweight Java Desktop Application produced by PMI for the bulk configuration of Boomerang voltage/current/power monitors. This document aims to provide the user…
DNP3 UDP vs TCP Configuration
The DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol v3) is a communication protocol designed for interaction with control (such as SCADA – Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systems. Power Monitors has recently introduced…
Setting Up Custom GSM Cellular Access Points
A custom Access Point Name (APN) gives an enterprise many connectivity options for mobile telemetry devices that are not available when using consumer wireless accounts. These options include static public…
Introduction to PMI Network Management Software
The Boomerang Low Voltage Sensor is the latest product from Power Monitors, Inc. The Boomerang is a single-phase, voltage only sensor equipped with a cellular modem capable of reporting into…
NMS Installation
This white paper will discuss the installation process for NMS (Network Management Software) that is used to configure Boomerang Low Voltage Sensors and the default files that are generated by…
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…
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…
UDP vs TCP on a Cellular Network
The Boomerang family of wireless monitors all utilize a cellular modem to provide a remote data connection. This makes remote monitoring very convenient but it does require the installer to…
The Complete RMS Voltage Picture
The Boomerang is a single-phase voltage monitor with an integrated cell phone modem that works with CANVASS web-based data analysis software to provide a complete RMS voltage picture. The system…
Cold Load Pickup
One of the most visible customer-facing challenges an electric utility can face comes in the form of voltage interruptions. From the short, fraction-of-a-second momentary to the prolonged, multi-hour (or even…
Electrical Undervoltage and Power Quality
In this whitepaper, the term undervoltage is explained, some typical causes of undervoltages are given, and the effects of undervoltage on customer loads is described. IEEE 1159-2009, IEEE Recommended Practice…