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.…
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Identifying Loose Neutrals
This white paper describes what a loose neutral is, what effects it can have on electrical equipment, its causes, and some ways to easily detect if a loose neutral is…
ProVision PQDIF Export
ProVision's native data file format is designed for efficient storage and access of all PQ data from the full line of PMI recorders. However, ProVision can also export certain data…
Flex CT Overview
This white paper describes what a Flex CT is, how it works, and a brief history on its development. Details are given on how to use the Flex CT to…
Analyzing K Factor
K Factor is a measurement of current harmonic distortion that is used to de-rate transformers for harmonics. This white paper will discuss how K Factor is calculated, what its uses…
Boomerang Burst Mode Operation
PMI's latest software and hardware solutions (Canvass and the Boomerang) provide a tremendous new platform for voltage monitoring. As long as Boomerang monitors are powered up they are constantly sending…
Exporting Data from ProVision
The majority of commercially-available software products typically work with files that have a special extension. These extensions are indicative of a proprietary or unique file format custom-tailored to work with…
ProVision Communicator Service
The ProVision software package provided by PMI retrieves recordings from PMI recorders, analyzes data from these recorders, displays real-time waveforms, and much more. However, even though the majority of these…
Transient Capture with the Vision and Revolution
Capture high-speed, high-voltage transients with the Revolution and Vision, using the optional transient capture system. Transient capture uses 1 MHz sampling for voltage, giving a 1 microsecond sample window, and…
Application of the GE Flicker Curve
This an overview of what the GE Flicker Curve is, how, why and when it was developed, and who developed it. Also, this paper covers some of the more useful…
Harmonics and Power Factor
Power Factor measures the efficiency in an electrical circuit, based on how much of the power delivered to a load is used by the load for work. Loads that produce…
Comparison of Eagle 440 and Revolution PQ Analyzers
PMI manufactures several stand-alone power quality analyzers that are designed to fit in tight enclosures and wirelessly transmit recorded data. This paper outlines the differences between two of those devices,…
