The AEMC Instruments PEL 103 is a portable power and energy data logger designed for monitoring and analyzing electrical systems. It’s a versatile tool used by electricians, engineers, and contractors for energy audits, system upgrades, and general power monitoring.
Here’s a breakdown of its key features:
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PEL 103:
- Verification of power distribution circuits
- Measurement and recording of power system quality (kW, VA, VAR)
- Energy metering (kVAh, VARh, kWh)
- In-plant troubleshooting of power distribution panels and individual machinery
- Monitor phase unbalances
- Determine harmonic problems originating from source or load
- Remote monitoring
- Monitor sub-metering
- Baseline studies for system upgrades in high-rise and office buildings
- Determine cost of energy usage
Key Features:
- Measurement Capabilities:
- It measures voltage and current in single-phase, split-phase, and three-phase systems.
- It calculates and records various power parameters like active power (watts), reactive power (VARs), apparent power (VA), energy (kWh), power factor, and more.
- It can also measure frequency and harmonic distortion.
- Data Logging:
- The PEL 103 logs measurements at user-defined intervals, allowing for long-term monitoring of electrical systems.
- It has a large memory capacity to store a significant amount of data.
- Versatile Applications:
- It’s suitable for energy audits to identify areas for potential energy savings.
- It can be used for system monitoring to track power consumption and identify anomalies.
- It’s helpful for load studies to determine the capacity of electrical systems.
- User-Friendly Design:
Software:
- It comes with DataView software for data analysis, report generation, and configuration of the logger.
- DataView Software ⇓
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