Circuit Breaker Power Monitor/Meter promotes system reliability.
Press Release Summary:
Engineered for OEMs, PM3 module monitors power of branch and main circuit applications. It specifically measures current and voltage, calculates power and energy usage, and provides breaker status. Designed for Series G L-Frame and Series C K-Frame molded-case circuit breakers, this UL-Listed, add-on communications device can also be installed in reverse-feed applications with reverse-fed breakers. Measurement accuracy is within 2% of reading.
Original Press Release:
Eaton Expands Circuit Breaker Power Monitoring and Metering Capabilities, Improving Equipment Reliability, Efficiency
Pittsburgh ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation is expanding its circuit protection product offering with the PM3 power monitoring and metering module, which monitors the power of branch and main circuit applications. The PM3 is a device that measures current and voltage, calculates power and energy usage, and provides breaker status. It is designed for Eaton Series G L-Frame and Series C K-Frame molded-case circuit breakers. Engineered for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the PM3 module is applied where monitoring is important.
"The PM3 module is designed to improve electrical system reliability and efficiency, by helping to reduce utility costs and increase equipment performance," said Shawn Diamond, product manager at Eaton. "It enables real-time monitoring, metering and communication of phase current and voltage, with real and reactive calculated power and energy - making it easier for customers to detect potential power concerns."
An Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, add-on communications device, the PM3 module can be mounted to the load side of three-pole Series G LG and Series C KD breaker frames and monitors electrical system parameters. Regardless of whether the trip unit is thermal-magnetic or electronic, the PM3 can be adapted to applications where monitoring is critical. It can also be installed in reverse-feed applications with reverse-fed breakers. Measurement accuracy is within two percent of the reading.
The PM3 power monitoring and metering module communicates through INCOMTM protocol, and is compatible with Eaton Power Xpert Gateway (PXG) for web page and Ethernet capability. Versatile, it communicates to the web or Modbus TCP/IPthrough any of the Eaton PXG gateways.
Available in two versions, the 480 volt (V) PM3 module operates in 208V to 480V applications, and includes an integral power supply. The 600V model operates 208V to 600Vapplications and requires 24V direct current auxiliary power.
Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, and monitoring products and services. Eaton's global electrical product series, including Cutler-Hammer, Moeller, Powerware, Holec, MEM, and Santak provide customer-driven solutions to serve the power system needs of the data center, industrial, institutional, public sector, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical, alternativeenergy and OEM markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has approximately 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
