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The nature
of our voltage mains has changed greatly in the last 10 years. With
the proliferation of non-linear loads such as inverters, power converters,
switch-mode power supplies, and computers, there is a growing concern
for the quality of our power sources.
Problems often arise which can cause equipment failure or shutdown
resulting in significant costs and loss of production. Power quality
problems can result in failure of compensation capacitors, tripping
of fuses, over-heating of transformers and motors, failures of electronic
equipment, and high neutral currents.
Energy costs are becoming a significant expense in most processes.
With increased energy unit costs, decreased generating capacity, and
the environmental concerns with the burning of fossil fuels, it is
important that companies reduce their electrical consumption.
Carlo Gavazzi offers a broad range of power quality meters and transducers
which give early warning of power quality problems - allowing preventative
action to be taken before a major failure results. Most of our products
offer relay outputs that can be used to immediately shut down a piece
of equipment if a certain threshold is reached. Another option is
to connect to your PLC or PC control system to provide plant wide
monitoring of power quality using 4-20 mA current signals or via RS485
communications.
Carlo Gavazzi also offers a number of software products for monitoring
of a network of meters and transducers. This allows at-a-glance viewing
of your complete power system. |
