Cybersecurity is an important component for any electric utility network device. PMI devices such as the Cell Guardian, Revolution, and Boomerang (Figure 1) generate data from raw voltage and current…
Boomerang White Papers
Power quality white papers on Boomerang.
37 white papers in Boomerang
Boomerang Configuration for SCADA Systems
PMI's Boomerang family of products (as shown in Figure 1) is available in multiple form factors and channel configurations. All Boomerangs are capable of communication over either a cellular data…
Hardware for Power Quality and Distribution Monitoring
PMI offers an array of monitoring devices for just about any utility distribution monitoring need. Data needs, location, and communications requirements are all factors involved in selecting the right monitor…
Seven Common Utility Distribution Challenges: How the Boomerang and Canvass Can Help
Here's our quick list of 7 common utility distribution challenges. These shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone in the industry as utility companies are experiencing more challenges than ever.…
Advanced Daily Profile Analysis with Canvass
The Daily Profiles graph is likely one of the most underutilized Canvass graphing features. This particular graph is great for identifying long term (and even short term) trends, many of…
End-to-End Boomerang Cybersecurity
Power Monitors Inc.'s Boomerang voltage/current/power sensor, and Canvass, the web-based power quality analysis application is a system for gathering and analyzing data, especially over long periods of time. This long-term…
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…
Getting Started with the Pole Mount Boomerang
This white paper will explain the process of installing and communicating with a Pole mount Boomerang voltage/current/power sensor (Figure 1). The pole mount option includes a rugged, weatherproof NEMA 4X…
Getting Started with the 3-Phase Boomerang
The 3-phase Boomerang sends continuous voltage, current, and power information to Canvass, PMI's cloud-based data analysis package. The Boomerang and Canvass provide web-based graphing of 3-phase stripchart, daily profile, and…
Voltage Optimization with the Boomerang and Canvass
The Boomerang voltage sensor and Canvass software are essential pieces in a successful Voltage Optimization system, providing the long-term reporting needed for verification and system tuning, while also providing real-time…
Types of Boomerang Units
This white paper is a technical explanation of the form, fit and function of Boomerang PQ monitors. These units are intended to assist utility companies in troubleshooting and maintaining their…
Networking the Ethernet Boomerang
PMI's Ethernet Boomerang monitors can be powered over Ethernet for real-time voltage, current, and power monitoring. The Ethernet Boomerang allows quick connection and communication over a company's network, without incurring…