The Power Quality Issue
Power Quality (or PQ, as it is commonly referred) is an increasingly newsworthy issue. Growing use of semiconductor-based electronic equipment and non-linear loads (computers & their peripherals, data servers, adjustable speed drivers etc.) along with the rapid integration of renewable energy sources into grid networks brings with it new challenges for the PQ environment.
The Importance of PQ Monitoring
Equipment installed in a facility impacts the quality of the power supply to the system, potentially leading to interference with, or damage to, facility loads or utility systems. The quality of electrical power is an important contributing factor to the successful operation of any business, and this can be achieved through continuous power monitoring. This undoubtedly assists in the detection, recording and prevention of power quality problems.
The Solution: A-eberle’s PQ-Box 150
The PQ-Box 150 is a high-performance, portable network-analyser, power meter and transient recorder. This user-friendly device was developed for mobile operation (IP65), and is applicable for measurements in public networks (600V CAT IV), as well as for measurements in industrial environments (up to 1000V measurement voltage). The PQ-Box 150 meets the demands of IEC 61000-4-30 Ed.3 (2015) standard for a class A-device.
NEW: The PQ-Box App is now online!
The PQ-Box App boasts numerous features including
- Recording control – Start, stop a measurement and send a manual trigger via the app.
- Multilingual - Available in eight languages.
- GPS data from a smartphone or tablet can be sent as additional information to the measurement file.
- Identification of the PQ-Box type and the actual licence.
- Connection via the app is also possible if the standard Wifi IP address (192.168.2.4) differs from the PQ-Box (150/200/300).
- Allows for communication protocol between the app and PQ-Box.
You can download the app (Android) from GooglePlayStore.
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