PMI has just introduced a major redesign of the Guardian meter socket power quality analyzer. This white paper will focus specifically on the new Cell Guardian recorder and cover the…
Using PMI Recorders White Papers
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Configuring Alerts with a Guardian in PQ Canvass
PQ Canvass is Power Monitors Inc.’s newest iteration of web-based power quality analysis software. It builds on the foundation established by Canvass and adds many new features, including variable-interval stripcharts;…
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…
Using Current Clamps
Measuring the current of residential, commercial or industrial applications is vital to get a complete power quality picture. This white paper covers various topics to effectively utilize the different types…
Power Quality Recorder Setup Basics
PMI recorders are capable of storing a large amount of data. The recording setup stored in the device determines the data that will be captured during a recording session as…
Disconnecting a Power Quality Recorder
This whitepaper covers the proper method used to disconnect power quality recorders and remove them safely from their location. Following the proper disconnection sequence eliminates or minimizes generating and recording…
Overcurrent Protection with Fused Leads
PMI offers a fused voltage lead kit for increased safety with the Revolution and Eagle power recorders. Although not required to meet UL safety standards with these recorders, the fused…
Using TLAR CTs
TLARs are PMI's iron core CT (Current Transformer) clamps, available in various probe and channel configurations. These clamps are used for lower range current measurements, with ranges of 20A or…
Approaching Power Quality Monitoring Site-Work
Power quality (PQ) monitoring provides insightful information that can be used to detect industrial and residential power disturbances, and provide clues for mitigation and problem resolution. Having the proper power…
Evolution of Power Quality Recording
Power quality analysis is a rapidly changing field, and is intrinsically linked to advances in digital technology. From its humble beginnings as analogue recorders that wrote a single voltage directly…
Predictive Power Monitoring
Power Quality Monitoring data can be used to detect and identify potential problems either before equipment begins to fail or before it fails completely. Symptoms recorded by PQ monitors can…
Minimizing Data Usage with DNP3
The DNP3 protocol was originally developed back in the day when a wired connection to devices was the norm. The protocol was designed to be robust and very reliable but…