Monitors gather power and energy information.
Press Release Summary:
MiniPowermonitors(TM) communicate power and energy data to central control system or programmable controller for analysis and energy optimization. MiniP M610 digital 3-phase AC monitor cyclically displays line-neutral and line-line voltages on 3 phases simultaneously. MiniP M620 continuously measures power and energy parameters of 3-phase power lines. When over- or under-voltage conditions occur, it trips alarm relay and displays code character to identify cause.
Original Press Release:
New Allen-Bradley® MiniPowermonitor(TM) from Rockwell Automation an Ideal Low-Cost Energy Management Solution
MILWAUKEE, January 15, 2004 - The new Allen-Bradley® MiniPowermonitor(TM) (MiniP) introduced today by Rockwell Automation is an ideally suited low-cost option for OEM power and energy panel metering, energy sub-metering, cost allocation or load profiling. It allows manufacturers to cost-effectively gather power and energy information and communicate the data to a central control system or programmable controller for analysis and energy optimization.
As part of Rockwell Automation's Power and Energy Management Solutions product family, the MiniPowermonitor features two product offerings: MiniP M610 and MiniP M620.
The MiniP M610 is a three-phase AC monitor. It helps reduce installation costs by providing a digital three-phase replacement to traditional analog panel meters. In the past, three-phase AC power systems required four analog measuring instruments: three for phase currents and one for voltage through a phase selector switch. The MiniP M610 now combines these measurement functions into a single compact instrument which cyclically displays line-neutral and line-line voltages of all three phases simultaneously. This allows manufacturers to rapidly view critical information, versus scrolling through a screen to read the data.
The MiniP M620 continuously measures power and energy parameters of three-phase power lines. It provides basic power and energy data at a low cost-per-metering point by collecting usage information directly from individual pumps, chillers, heaters and motor loads. In addition, when over- and under-voltage conditions occur, the MiniP M620 trips an alarm relay and simultaneously displays a code character to identify the cause of the alarm.
When used with Rockwell Software® RSEnergyMetrix(TM) energy management software suite, the MiniPowermonitor devices allow manufacturers to proactively manage a facility's power consumption patterns and analyze power quality issues to help reduce electrical expenses.
"Leading-edge manufacturers continuously seek ways to reduce costs through proper energy management," said Al Hamdan, senior marketing engineer, Power & Energy Management Solutions, Rockwell Automation. "Our new MiniPowermonitor products offer manufacturers additional tools to efficiently capture the power and energy data they need to make intelligent operating decisions."
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a world-leading provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation® solutions, including Allen-Bradley controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software factory management software, Dodge®
mechanical power transmission products, and Reliance Electric® motors and drives. The company also is a leading provider of contact management technologies and applications that help companies more efficiently manage interaction with their own customers. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs approximately 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
For more information on the Allen-Bradley MiniPowermonitor, please contact the Rockwell Automation Response Center, 10701 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minn., 55438, 800.223.5354, Ext. 1672.
Allen-Bradley, Complete Automation, Dodge, MiniPowermonitor, Reliance Electric, Rockwell Software, and RSEnergyMetrix are trademarks of Rockwell Automation.
