This white paper describes the advantages of Commercial and Residential Cell Phone Repeaters and how to properly install them to enhance signal quality to devices such as PMI's Revolution and…
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Creating Custom Graphs for Harmonic Analysis
This white paper describes how to use the custom graph wizard in ProVision to create custom Harmonic Analysis templates. Most PMI recorders offer the ability to record high frequency content…
Overview of Interval Graph Recorders
This White Paper describes a basic overview of the functions of PMI's interval graph recorders.
Histograms in Canvass
The Canvass Histogram is a graphical method for analysis of RMS voltage data over long time periods. Additional statistical measures are automatically derived from the histogram.
PMI Data File Formats
PMI's Desktop PC Software, ProVision and WinScan, use a variety of different file formats to accomplish a number of different tasks. This white paper will discuss each of these file…
Administrator Tasks in Canvass
Power Monitors, Inc. Canvass has several new features that allow you to easily manage user accounts, setup distribution lists, configure devices, and set user preferences.
PMI Software and OS Types
Over the years, operating systems have slowly emerged from simple command-line interfaces to fully robust graphical user interfaces, from the early iterations of DOS to, most recently, Windows 7. Aside…
Creating Custom Shortcuts in ProVision
The majority of commercially-available end-user software products incorporate a graphical user interface (or GUI) that allows the user to interact with the program. Some of these products have static, immutable…
Calibration Booklet Walkthrough
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…
Field PC Bonus Software
The Field PC is a handheld, ruggedized device running Windows mobile and offering a wide array of features. The Field PC comes preloaded with ProVision Mobile; however, other programs come…
ProVision Settings for Wired Communications
This white paper describes the proper ProVision settings for wired communications with PMI Recorders. PMI offers many different communication options to satisfy the needs of the industry. With many power…
Recorder Settings for Harmonic Investigations
This white paper describes the best recorder setup for investigating a harmonics complaint or evaluating utility and customer compliance to IEEE 519 harmonic distortion limits. Determining the objectives for a…