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studies of facilities.
“However Metrel’s versions of the
installation multi-function tester,
MI3155 and MI3152, o er installers and
engineers a cost-e ective alternative for
basic power analysis. Not as powerful as
the stand alone instruments, both these
testers are capable of measuring total
harmonic distortion (THD) for voltage and current
to the 12th harmonic. They can both measure
active power (P), reactive power (Q), apparent
power (S) and power factor (PF). The results can
be quickly and easily committed to the tester’s onboard
memory for future reference.
“All very usable as a baseline measurement
for future trouble-shooting and to confirm the
installation is not a ecting the network negatively.
“An added bonus for the engineer who is not
habitually doing power quality studies; both testers
have clearly readable help screens, to serve as a
ISM’S NEW GENESYS ENTERPRISE ISMS
TECHNOLOGY MEETS CPNI STANDARD FOR CAPSS
Intergrated Security
Manufacturing (ISM),
a leader in the design,
development and
manufacture of ISMS
technology, has received
formal notification
from the Centre for the
Protection of National
Infrastructure (CPNI) that
its Genesys integrated
security management
system (ISMS) has met the
CPNI standard for CAPSS.
Genesys will be included
in the Catalogue of
Security Equipment (CSE)
and can be advertised
as being “Approved for
UK Government Use, for
details contact CPNI.”
Steve Smith, Managing
Director of ISM, is delighted with the news: “Genesys goes beyond PSIM to o er
unparalleled scale, redundancy and ease of use for operators of National Critical
Infrastructure sites,” he said. “Already in wide use across the world, Genesys is a
proven solution that is leading the market.”
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POWER QUALITY, NOT A
PROBLEM TO BE SHIRKED!
SAYS METREL
“With the increased complexity of the network,
we are all having to pay more attention to the
quality of power the distribution companies
deliver to our installations and the e ect that
our installations have on their supply.” said
Brendan Beaver, the UK manager of Metrel, the
supplier of innovative electrical test solutions.
“Distributed generation and the widespread
use of electric motors, etc. are all adding to the
distortion of what used to be a simple sine wave.
And with this, sensitive electronic equipment such
as variable speed drive motors can malfunction
or even lock up. Even lighting can be noticeably
e ected.
“A number of companies sell a range of power
quality analysers and loggers. Indeed, Metrel o ers
a line of Class S to Class A power quality analysers
and loggers, which are immensely capable and
modestly priced, for those who have who wish to
invest in stand-alone equipment to make specialist
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reminder of the connections that are required to
made the to do the measurements.
“When you hear of things like 3-phase motors can
draw significantly more energy than specified, from
the network, if there is a voltage imbalance. The
extra energy means unnecessary heating and that
could lead to damage of the motor and even more
cost. It makes you think.
“Given our preoccupation, these days, with
energy e iciency, an installation tester with
power quality capabilities, for a similar price as an
ordinary tester, seems a wise investment.”
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