All PMI Revolution power quality analyzers go through a thorough and rigorous testing phase to ensure that they operate reliably and effectively. All Revolutions go through multiple tests including: a…
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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…
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…
Conservation Voltage Reduction During Peak Loading Times
The Johnson City Power Board is an electric power distributor located in Johnson City, Tennessee, serving over 75,000 customers in 5 counties. JCPB operates and maintains over 2000 miles of…
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…
kWh Variations Between PMI Recorders and Revenue Meters
This white paper discusses some of the reasons that PMI's power quality analyzers may differ with the exact amount of power indicated by a power company's revenue meter. There are…
Configuring Device Settings Files with Canvass
Power Monitors Inc. Canvass allows Boomerang devices to be configured via the Internet. Many parameters can be configured, including DNP3 slave and master settings. Once created, a settings file is…
Tools for Cell Signal Verification Before Installation
Good cell phone coverage is not always guaranteed. It varies widely depending upon location, system and cell phone provider. The purpose of this white paper is to provide some suggestions…
Vision Access via Web Interface
Power Monitors, Inc. Vision handheld power quality measuring device features an easy to use web interface, so that the Vision can be used anywhere there is access to a network…
PC Memory Requirements for the Revolution and Vision
The Revolution and VisionPro are PMI's most powerful and versatile power analyzers. The Revolution is capable of transient waveform capture, recording readings for selected intervals at one-cycle resolution, and can…
Power Consumption vs. Energy Usage Reports
The Power Consumption and Energy Usage reports both measure kilowatt-hours (kWh). In theory, they should provide identical information; however that is not always the case. Usually, these reports differ only…