Power Quality Analyzer suits indoor/outdoor applications.
Press Release Summary:
Model PS4000 simultaneously performs swell, sag, transient, harmonic, and consumption functions. It also determines and holds transient information down to 10 microseconds and analyzes harmonic information to 63rd on every cycle. Displaying measurements continuously, unit interfaces via complete keypad. Capable of operating for 8-10 hours from rechargeable batteries, accessories allow direct connections to voltages from 1-15,000 V and currents from 10 mA to 6,000 A.
Original Press Release:
Hand-Sized Electric Power Analyzer from Summit Technology Redefines Standard for Measurement of Power Quantity and Quality
New Hand-sized Unit Leverages The Strength And Reputation Of Popular PowerSight PS3000
Walnut Creek, CA, - October 28, 2002, - Electric power technology professionals needing to analyze the quality of their incoming and internal power now have a powerful, new tool in a small, easy to use package. The newest member of the PowerSight family of power analyzers, the model PS4000 Power Quality Analyzer from Summit Technology, Inc. is the answer for engineers needing in-depth power quality information. This exciting product offers complete transient, swell/sag, harmonic, and demand analysis capabilities for all commercial & industrial power systems.
According to Summit Technology Inc. President Ken Kious, "The new PS4000 is a real powerhouse. The unit offers the power of a computer in the palm of your hand. When combined with our unsurpassed breadth of measurement accessories, it becomes an unbeatable package in terms of capability, value, ease of use, and size."
The PS4000 performs a wide variety of functions including:
o Measuring and capturing swell, sag, and inrush down to the ½ cycle
o Determining and holding transient information down to 10 microseconds
o Analyzing harmonic information to the 63rd on every cycle
o Performing power consumption analysis (V, A, W, pf, etc) on every cycle
o Displaying measurements continuously
o Interfacing via a complete keypad to avoid a confusing, menu-based user interface
o Operating 8-10 hours off of rechargeable batteries or forever off of an included wall adapter or off of the power being monitored (with its LDC accessory)
Significantly, the swell, sag, transient, harmonic, and consumption functions are performed simultaneously and for all of the seven voltage and current inputs.
"I have seen a lot of units coming into this space, but this one really impresses me," says former ElectricNet Product Editor Stephen Heiser. "The PS3000 has always been a tough little device and the new PS4000 offers professionals a great deal of analytical power and speed."
Accessories allow direct connections to voltages from 1 volt to 15,000 volts and currents from 10 milliamps to 6,000 amps. Use of input ratios also allows connecting to PTs and CTs. The unit works with single-phase to three-phase power, 20-70 Hz, 360-440 Hz, and DC. Small enough to lock in a panel, it can also be mounted in its weather-resistant case for outdoor monitoring. In addition, the new "Connection Check" feature makes it difficult to hook up incorrectly. As a special bonus, none of its accessories require batteries or external power.
The PS4000 displays the same ruggedness and characteristics of its predecessor the PS3000, which has been in use now for eight years on all seven continents. Customer surveys prove that PowerSight analyzers are highly regarded for their ease of use, their ruggedness, and the effectiveness of their technical support. According to Kious, " It's been six years since a unit was returned to us for repair due to a fall. To the best of my knowledge, the unit at the South Pole Research Station is still in use."
About Summit Technology
Summit Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and manufacturers the PowerSight family of electric power analyzers and accessories from its headquarters in Walnut Creek, California. The closely held company has provided functional analytical tools for a broad range of power applications for the last 10 years. The company's products are in use on every continent and with all types of power systems. Summit Technology devices are favorites of electrical testing firms, facilities managers, energy managers, electricians, power consultants, and sales personnel engaged in selling power saving and conditioning equipment. Summit takes pride in providing equipment that is powerful, small, affordable, easy to use, and long-lived. Customers enjoying extended warranties are provided with continuous upgrades of firmware, software, and yearly calibrations at no additional costs.
For more information visit www.summittechnology.com or www.PowerSight.biz or contact Sales at Summit Technology Inc. at 925-944-1212 or e-mail at sales@SummitTechnology.com
