Power Analyzer

April 24, 2020 by WSM

Maximize Your Success with a High-Quality Power Analzyer

When you have a job to do, you want it to be done successfully. Success in power analysis is maximized by collecting and retaining the right data. At each stage of the power analysis process, PowerSight maximizes your chances of success and minimizes/eliminates errors in the power monitoring process. We are one hundred percent committed to your success! That’s our commitment to you!

This all begins with PowerSight providing you and your company with the industry’s best accessories, options, and operating modes for power analyzers. You don’t need to settle! We are committed to providing Start-to-Finish solutions to measure and analyze almost any electric power system of any size anywhere in the world. Here’s what you need to know about us:

We are the only major manufacturer to provide a direct connection to medium voltages. Why do we do it? Because our customers needed it!
We were the first manufacturer to provide a Line-to-DC Converter, in order for our customers to power their meter off.
We are the only manufacturer to provide power-line noise analysis up to 100 kHz. Again, we did this because our customers requested it.
We offer the broadest range of AC current measurement, of DC current measurement, and of AC/DC voltage direct measurement of any manufacturer. You’d be hard-pressed to find power you cannot measure with one of our power quality analyzers!

And we aren’t done yet! We are working to expand our measurement capabilities because we believe there is always room for improvement.

We do more than just offer you a lot of options. We offer peace of mind for the most important element of any test: the data. Every meter has a generous amount of internal memory and SD card memory to provide redundant data storage. If the data in the meter is lost, the SD card is still available and vice versa.

Additionally, our built-in wizards and PSM-A software are designed to be hard to make a mistake. SureStart Expert System is a rules-based knowledge system that advises you in the plain language of any possible errors in the connections and setup of your meter before you start your test. The last thing you want to happen is to return in a month and not have the data you need!

If you have any further questions, remember that the experts at PowerSight are always here to help. If you need a new power quality analyzer but are not an industry expert, that’s okay because we are! We are here to support you every step of the way.

Just call (925)-944-1212 or email us at support@powersight.com with any further questions you have. You may also find what you’re looking for in our FAQs .

You need the right tools for the job to be successful. That’s what you’ll get by purchasing a power quality analyzer through PowerSight!

February 3, 2020 by WSM

What is a Power Quality Analyzer?

A power quality analyzer is incredibly helpful, both commercially and in regular, everyday life. Before you can learn how to use a power quality analyzer to your advantage, you must first understand what one is. A power quality analyzer is a device used to measure electric power signals in order to determine the load’s ability to function properly with that electric power. Why is this so important? Without the correct electric power, electrical equipment may fail prematurely or malfunction. This could be costly to you, but the effect on your wallet is only the beginning of why it’s important to find. A malfunctioning electrical device can be anything from annoying to downright dangerous.

There are many different factors that contribute to poor quality power. Just because you know a device has an issue doesn’t mean you know what the underlying problem is, or how to fix it. This is where a power quality analyzer comes in. A device like this will be able to track several electrical parameters, which include frequency, AC voltage, and AC current power. Electrical data parameters, which include demand and peak demand, is the term for the actual amount of power that the monitored system uses. This is something you definitely want to know. Peak electrical demand is the maximum amount of electric power that can be used. Most often you will find that the power parameters are measured in watts (W), volt amperes (VA), and volt ampere reactives (VAR). Watts are units of electrical power that indicate the rate of energy produced or consumed by an electrical device, while volt amperes are the current flowing in a circuit multiplied by the voltage of that circuit. This volt ampere reactive identify the reactive component of volt amperes, so they’re very important to know.

Do you know there’s an electrical issue, but aren’t sure where it is coming from? This happens quite a bit, especially in a large commercial setting. These so called “mystery disturbances” are upsets to a process or sensitive equipment operation that don’t seem to correspond to any identifiable source of power disturbance, but are able to be identified with a power quality analyzer. It could be ground loops, lightning, high speed transients, or even common mode electrical noise that is the original cause of the problem. If one of these is the problem, you won’t be able to correctly find it without the help of a device. These events occur and are gone in such a brief time frame that they are not able to be identified without the right tools.

Of course, it is quite possible you don’t even know there is a problem. A power quality analyzer may tell you something you didn’t know! This includes that you’re wasting your money spending too much on your monthly electric bill or you are in a dangerous situation.

Do you still have a lot of questions? No problem! Simply reach out to PowerSight and ask us!
No one knows power quality analyzers as well as we do. This is because we design, manufacture, rent, and sell our own equipment. We are industry experts, the true one-stop shop for anything and everything about these devices! Simply fill out this online form and tell us a little about what you are looking for. Someone will get back to you soon with all the answers you need to make an informed decision that you’ll be happy with. If you prefer to speak with someone over the phone, we are available M-F, 7AM-5PM at (925)-944-1212.

November 26, 2019 by WSM

How to Choose the Right Power Analyzer

You need a new power analyzer, but which one? There are so many available online, it can be overwhelming to try and decide. Power quality is assessed based on a number of power quality parameters. This is the place to begin. Today’s instruments usually handle the most common parameters such as voltage, sags/swells, current, energy, harmonics, and transients. It can be nearly impossible to know in advance the specific type of disturbance that gives rise to a fault condition. The more different types of disturbances an instrument handles, the more likely it is that one can identify the disturbance, or alternatively to exclude certain types of disturbances. Therefore, start your search with a power analyzer that can handle it all!

From there, it is important to consider the number of measuring points that should be included in the system. You certainly do not want a system with 5, 10 ,or 100’s of meters to take more time to deal with than a system that only includes 2 meters!

Also, consider how long you’ll want to be using this product. If you intend to work with power quality statistical in the long term, you should review the options available to analyze data over several years. And if you don’t plan to need this tool long term, remember that there is an option to rent your need power analyzer instead of purchasing it outright.

For reference, our Analyzers and Systems pages have comparison tables to help you narrow down which meter is best for you, based on features and measurement capabilities. For novice power monitoring, the PS2500 and PS3550 are the way to go. For high accuracy and complete power quality analysis, the PS4550 and PS5000 can’t be beat. Our systems vary by how much current and voltage is needed to be measured, and each includes its own analyzer.

Do you still have a lot of questions? No problem! Simply reach out to PowerSight and ask!
No one knows our products like us. This is because we design, manufacture, rent, and sell our own equipment. We’re the true industry experts! Simply fill out this online form and tell us a little about what you are looking for. Someone will get back to you soon with all the answers you need to make an informed decision that you’ll be happy with. If you prefer to speak with someone right away, you can also call (925)-944-1212.

September 10, 2019 by WSM

Why Power Monitoring is Important

Power monitoring equipment is now used by businesses to monitor, control, and optimize the energy consumption of their property. It’s become incredibly popular, and nearly a necessity. Why is this? Here are just three of the main reasons your business should invest in a power monitoring system:

It Allows You to Cut Back On Energy Consumption

Around one-third of the energy consumed in the United States is wasted. This isn’t just a waste of electricity and resources, it is a waste of your money too! In order to avoid this, a power monitoring system will be able to help you identify and eliminate inefficiencies in your property. Cutting back on waste is great for everyone.

It Saves You Money

When you’re using less and wasting less, you save money. That’s easy to understand! We all want to save money and a power monitoring system will help your company to improve your bottom line. Whenever you lower your expenses, you’re improving your profit margin. That’s something we can all appreciate!

You’re Lowering Your Impact on the Environment

Electricity is more than something that costs money. It requires natural resources to be used, so wasting it is bad for our environment. The more electricity your local power plant needs to produce in order to provide power to your business, the more pollution you’re releasing into the environment. By using a quality power analysis system, you’ll be able to lower your carbon footprint. This will make you look great in the eyes of your customers and clients!

It’s easy to see why power monitoring equipment, like software, analyzers, and full power analysis systems, are becoming so popular. Now that you see three reasons why it’s time to look into ordering your needed equipment for your business. You won’t enjoy these benefits with just any equipment; you need the best. The best comes from PowerSight!