Electricity + Control August 2015

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New metering simplifies southern Africa’s power quality
The newest addition to Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic portfolio of
power and energy meters introduces power quality compliance and
analyses capabilities that were once reserved for more advanced
meters. In accordance with power quality standards IEC 61000-4-30
Class S and IEC 62586, the PowerLogic PM8000
series meters are ideal for helping to en-
sure contractual obligations for the
quality of your electrical supply.
The meters also have extensive
power quality analysis capabilities,
such as EN 50160 compliance, sag/
swell detection, waveform capture,
disturbance direction detection,
and trending and forecasting,
to help facility managers detect,
mitigate and correct adverse con-
ditions.
Power quality monitoring is crucial for power-critical facilities like
hospitals, data centres, and large manufacturers. Schneider Elec-
tric designed the PM8000 series to aid with both PQ compliance
monitoring and analysis. Data accuracy is assured to IEC 61000-4-30
Class S and IEC 62586 standards when verifying contractual supply
levels. If a PQ event does occur, the patented disturbance direction
detection feature helps identify the location by determining if it
occurred upstream or downstream of the meter, so correcting the
problem is much faster.
Engineered on a compact, modular and flexible platform, the
PowerLogic PM8000 series meters have the versatility to perform
nearly any metering job at key points throughout a facility. The
highly-accurate, reliable meters are compliant with ANSI C12.20
Class 0.2, IEC 62053-22 Class 0.2S (real energy), and IEC 61557-12.
Enquiries: Ntombi Mhangwani.Tel. 011 254 6400 or email ntombi.
Gen2 Switch elevator
Lost productivity due to ongoing load shed-
ding in South Africa can be mitigated with
the latest technological innovation fromOtis
– the Gen2 Switch elevator.The Gen2 Switch
is powered by battery technology to ensure
continued operation during a power outage,
“A major advan-
tage of the Gen2
Switch is that it is
designed to con-
tinue running even
during power out-
ages thanks to a
built-in battery,”
said Hayley Elw-
en, marketing and
business develop-
men t manage r,
Otis. “Despite the
recent increase in
grid volatility lead-
ing into winter, the
Gen2 Switch provides property owners with
the peace of mind that the lift in their build-
ings will continue running during power
outages.” Under normal running mode, the
Gen2 Switch power supply charges a pack of
batteries, which in turn supplies power to the
lift motor. In the event of a power failure, the
battery pack continues to operate the lift for
up to 100 trips in an eight-story building.The
battery system is compatible with alternative
energy sources like solar panels and wind
power.The battery is made of 97 % recycled
materials, and is itself 90 % recyclable.
Enquiries:Visit
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