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Motor load monitoring: Modern protection for modern machines

Load monitors have become crucial in reducing downtime and enhancing efficiency, yet many control panel builders still struggle with selecting the right monitoring technology for their operations. Here, we sit down with Malcolm Greenhill, founder of Charter Controls, to debunk the common misconceptions around motor-driven protection.

07/01/2026 16:06:58

How should panel builders go about selecting the right load monitoring system? Is it simply a case of choosing the cheapest option available?
Customers are using load monitors for a variety of reasons. In particular, operational efficiency and reduction of downtime are obviously very, very important.

However, many panel builders still rely on current-based overloads and view load monitors as ‘optional’. This has always been one of the biggest issues we face.

Read the full article in DPA's January 2026 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.