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Multi-site energy management with no annual fee

For many organisations the key to successful energy monitoring is flexibility and so a method that enables a single site or multiple sites and installations to be monitored is desirable.

17/05/2015 10:05:59

A system that is scalable is also a major benefit for companies because it enables their energy management systems to grow with them. Carlo Gavazzi’s VMU-Y EM provides all the benefits of a multi-site monitoring system without ongoing costs.

The unit is enclosed in a compact 2-DIN module and allows the user to aggregate information from up to ten VMU-C EM units within a single centralised interface. This effectively allows monitoring at distances of up to 320m via a PC using a standard web browser with no recurrent annual fees.

All data can be viewed via the web browser, which uses an interactive software interface, providing exportable data from a selection of ac, dc and environmental variables in either xls or csv format. Alarms and warnings are logged and automatically emailed to designated operatives.

The VMU-Y EM featuires 32GB of on-board data storage, which is substantial enough to store up to 30 years of historical data. To help minimise costs, VMU-Y allows estimations of the monthly costs based on the energy monitored which is calculated by its embedded dual tariff.

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.