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Economical wireless sensor improves electrical power quality monitoring

enscite, a new Coventry-based intelligent sensor system manufacturer, has developed a low cost wireless sensor platform which facilitates the continuous, distributed monitoring of electrical power quality.

30/12/2013 09:47:18

The sensor allows distribution network operators and large users of electrical power to record vital information regarding power quality. This monitoring alternative is more efficient and less costly than conventional methods, like power quality analysers or temporary monitoring.

The enscite technology offers intelligent management of distributed loads and timely identification of specific sources of harmonics. Low sensor costs, combined with the convenience of wireless communications, enables monitoring at many locations within an electrical power network.

Each intelligent sensor unit measures and records up to the 100th harmonic, and inter-harmonic frequencies, present on the main electricity supply at specific locations. The recorded data is then periodically transmitted through a wireless or wired communications network to a centralised database, where the information can be analysed and stored.

The platform incorporates data management and visualisation software that is easily assimilated by front line maintenance and operations personnel.

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