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[ { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | A-eberle\u0026#039;s PQI-DA smart \u0026amp; PQI-DE", "nid": "579", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022PQI DA Smart\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002231bda5c9-42c3-4c3b-b9f9-c558cc4995fd\u0022 height=\u0022293\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Product%20Picture.png\u0022 width=\u0022372\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonitor own, defined limit values\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing the measurement supervision, a-eberle offers the user the possibility to measure exactly what he needs. With this function, up to 32 different measured values can be monitored for individually defined limits. In addition to the pure limit value, it is also possible to set the switch-off limit value depending on an individual hysteresis. The measured value monitoring is particularly interesting for transfer in industry on the one hand and for renewable energy sources on the other.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor whom is the measurement observer of interest?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom triggering a 10 ms power measurement value to monitoring 200 ms harmonics up to 9 kHz for fixed limit values or even active monitoring of the connection guidelines (Grid Code RFG): There are no limits to your applications with measured value monitoring!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFields of application include:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitoring of own filter measures.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitoring of all types of grid codes that are usually given cos(Phi) values or the reactive power, for example.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitoring of power peaks/load peaks at power plants or entire industrial complexes (15 min power value).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMonitoring of wind farms/PV plants for permissible feed-in power or contractually specified average values.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEmergency generator frequency monitoring\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow does the whole thing work?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe measured supervision runs in three steps:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EParameterisation of a measured variable to be monitored\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EParameterisation of the behaviour when the limit value is exceeded\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEvaluation of the monitoring state\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThink you may have poor power factor, or any other\u00A0power quality issue? Then inquire about a-eberle\u0027s PQI-DA Smart.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis robust power quality analyser and fault recorder detects issues such as transient activity, voltage dips and swells, harmonics and much more!\u00A0\u003Cbr /\u003E\n\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-model-pqi-da-smart.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E PQI-DA Smart Data sheet\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto us for an a-eberle solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E to receive product news straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Klingspor\u0026#039;s A960TZ Special", "nid": "578", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Klingspor A960TZ \u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022fbcc7c06-4796-41f0-95f7-a8c01e91ed52\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Picture1_7.png\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA 960 TZ Special \u2013 thin cutting-off wheel for stainless steel\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe A 960 TZ Special, which Klingspor sells in the protective\u00A0Kronenflex Box, is a\u00A0thin cutting-off wheel\u00A0for work on\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Estainless steel\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Esteel\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ecast material\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Emineral-based material\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis wheel manages to convince with ultra-long service life and exceptional hardness. One of the key benefits of this product is its burr-free cut, a feature that is intended to please professional users in particular. These qualities make the A 960 TZ Special the perfect choice for distinctly challenging jobs. Since this cutting-off wheel is\u00A0hard and free of iron, sulphur and chlorine, the cut surface on the workpiece cannot be contaminated by these substances.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA thin and clean cut under any conditions\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe key benefit of the A 960 TZ Special lies in its thin cut, keeping the processed surface small and contributing to the lowest possible thermal load. The reduced heat generation cuts down the risk of heat tinting. The prevention of heat tinting is one of the greatest challenges to overcome when it comes to cutting non-corrosive steel. At the same time, the wheel is exceptionally stable and reliable during use despite its small thickness. Klingspor ensures the necessary stability by using a special glass fibre cloth. Offering consistent properties, the synthetic grain turns this product into a high-quality solution that is ideal for a multitude of different applications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExceptional ease of use and fast cutting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe A 960 TZ Special allows the user to perform safe and clean cuts on metal. The product is furthermore distinguished by its excellent ease of use. Reduced vibrations contribute to cuts of greater precision as they let the user guide the tool with less effort. Klingspor was able to extend the service life of this product significantly by devising an optimised bonding system. This system allows the user to cut with greater speed and reduces the frequency of tool changes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/m-a960tz.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E the A 960 TZ Datasheet\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E to us for a Klingspor solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E3. \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E to receive product news straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products, Klingspor" }, { "title": "PRODUCT NEWS | Festive Deals on Meters and Test Tools", "nid": "575", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Fluke Festive\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u002292547005-a683-4ea7-a8ad-feedccd51a1f\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Fluke%20Festive.jpg\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EFluke\u003C/strong\u003E Seasonal Promotion offers discounts on some of their industry-leading multimeters, clamp meters, and electrical and installation testers. So, it\u2019s a good time for expanding your toolkit or upgrading to the absolute safety and outstanding performance of Fluke instruments.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe Fluke Seasonal Promotion ends on December 15, 2021. Don\u2019t miss out on this opportunity...\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-fluke-seasonal-deals.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E the promo brochure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E2.\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EENQUIRE\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0with us\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-fluke-seasonal-deals.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Festive fluke deals\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022b1a6bad9-76d1-4503-b363-3e61090556ee\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Fluke%202.JPG\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Products, Fluke" }, { "title": "LEARN | Advanced Metering Pt 2: Ensure true reliability for critical applications", "nid": "574", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022AM 1\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022efdfbe94-3b2f-494f-b40b-df0a6fc661e3\u0022 height=\u0022210\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Newsletter%20image.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022498\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn our NEW series on Advanced Metering, we unpack why advanced metering devices should not only be truly reliable devices but also, provide information that helps users to achieve tangible results. In \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news.php?type=articles\u0026amp;name=LEARN--Advanced-Metering-Pt-1-The-Drive-for-Tangible-Results\u0022\u003Epart 1\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E, we gave an overview of traditional PQ data reporting, touched on workforce dynamics and then outlined the path to tangible results.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn the second instalment, we discuss how Advanced Metering ensures true reliability for critical applications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EWhen talking about power metering most people think about the smart meters they have at home. Some of you may think of the simpler kWh meters used for cost allocation or sub-billing in buildings and industrial applications. These power quality meters are very good for what they are designed for, but there are some critical applications where the metering performance needs to be more reliable.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIn general, these critical applications can be divided in two groups:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERevenue metering:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0relevant where large amounts of energy (and money) are changing hands. That is the case, for example, at interchange points between generation and transmission, or transmission and distribution utilities.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPower quality monitoring:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0the impact of poor power quality can be catastrophic to critical power users, impacting industrial processes, damaging electrical assets and putting entire businesses at risk.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003ENot surprisingly, the criticality of these applications is directly linked with the financial impact they can cause to stakeholders.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EAnother important aspect to take into consideration is the fast (and accelerating) transformation of the electrical grid.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDistributed generation, renewables, electrical vehicles and modern power electronics are changing the grid characteristics which can affect the way power quality meters perform and how accurately they can measure various electrical network parameters.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn this context it is imperative to use\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-subcategory/4110-advanced-metering/\u0022\u003Eadvanced power metering\u003C/a\u003E; more robust, with higher accuracy and faster sampling rate. But how to be sure these advanced meters are truly reliable? How to make sure they accurately measure and monitor electrical networks?\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe answer involves everyone\u2019s favourite topics: standards!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022AM 2\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u00221f395d79-1957-45d8-9769-ec25a908d77b\u0022 height=\u0022247\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Metering%20pic.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022370\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegulating accuracy\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThere are a several foundational international standards published by ANSI, IEC and OIML that specify requirements for solid state energy meters: ANSI C12.1, C12.20, IEC 62052-11, IEC 62053-2x and OIML R-46.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese standards define general and particular requirements, tests and test conditions for static energy meters.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EMeters to be used in revenue billing applications must comply with these standards and the vast majority of local regulations and requirements for billing meters, such as those for Measurement Canada, European MID, Brazilian Inmetro, Mexican NOM001, Australian NMI M-6 are effectively based on ANSI, IEC or OIML documents.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe important point to note here is that both ANSI and IEC standards have gone through significant updates recently, and a significant revision of OIML R-46 is under way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThese new revisions provide the benefits of higher accuracy class 0.1 metering, increased meter robustness, and increased metrological performance with highly distorted signals.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPower Quality Instruments \u2013 PQIs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EMost digital electricity meters produced today can calculate and report on some kind of power quality metrics, but these measurements have been found to differ substantially between manufacturers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe standard IEC 61000-4-30 was created to address this discrepancy by defining a set of measurement methods and algorithms for each of the Power Quality metrics.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EUnfortunately, when the standard was first released, there was no traceable and repeatable procedure to verify conformance. Significant differences in measured Power Quality metrics could still be found between device manufacturers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThis situation was one of the main drivers for the development of the IEC 62586 series of standards.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EPart 1, IEC 62586-1, was constructed as a comprehensive PQ instrument (PQI) product standard. The standard outlines safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), climatic, and mechanical requirements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese requirements serve to ensure the instrument\u2019s robustness will be suitable for its installation within the severe environments of a power station or a substation.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EPart 2, IEC 62586-2, defines the functional tests for verification of compliance of a PQI with the measurement methods defined in IEC61000-4-30 standard.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIEC 62586-2 also includes tests to assess the impact of external power system influences (such as voltage and frequency changes, harmonics) and temperature on the PQI performance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EEffectively, the IEC 62586-2 provides a comprehensive, repeatable and traceable test procedures which allow unbiased comparisons of performance of different PQIs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETruly reliable power quality meters for critical applications\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe evolution of foundational standards for energy accuracy and\u00A0\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/power-management/power-quality/\u0022\u003Epower quality\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0monitoring are a clear indication that the electrical grid changes are significant and that manufacturers need to constantly evolve the design of power quality meters used in critical applications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EThe new IEC and ANSI accuracy requirements (ANSIC12.1 / C12.20 \u2013 2015 and IEC62052-11 ed 2:2020/ IEC 62053-21, -22, -23, -24 ed.2:2020) make revenue meters more suitable for use on modern electricity distribution networks and result in meter designs updated to match the technical progress in metrology, and the increased customer expectations of more robust and more accurate measurements in billing applications.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EEnergy meters that comply with the latest editions of these standards will provide confidence that they will be more accurate in highly polluted electrical networks and will have better overall metrological stability.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EOn the Power Quality side, compliance only with IEC61000-4-30 is not enough anymore. Critical power users need to ensure their power quality monitoring devices are tested properly (IEC62586-2) and will keep their accuracy and performance level in a real substation environment, under the influence of several different environmental and electrical conditions (IEC62586-1).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s also important to remember the value of certifying the metering devices using an independent third-party laboratory. Third party certifiers provide an objective review against the standards, free from the economic demands of the marketplace, increasing the confidence in the device\u2019s performance and reliability.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EFinally, as the substations become more connected, cybersecurity also becomes a key feature for which true reliability should be assured. Secure communications, access control, and general robustness of the cybersecurity solution can be effectively demonstrated by compliance to the relevant international standards, such as IEC62443.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/download/magnet-schneider-advanced-metering.pdf\u0022\u003EDOWNLOAD\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003EAdvanced Metering flyer\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBxE7GjwMwE\u0026amp;list=PL0AHvVniUcgwcgSxZ8bJbYGbHrqklEBLp\u0026amp;index=7\u0022\u003EWATCH\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003ESchneider Electric\u2019s Power Monitoring Device\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto us for a Schneider Electric solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E4. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto receive these informative articles straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/04/01/how-does-advanced-metering-ensure-true-reliability-for-critical-applications/\u0022\u003Ehttps://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/04/01/how-does-advanced-metering-ensure-true-reliability-for-critical-applications/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Education, Schneider" }, { "title": "LEARN | Advanced Metering Pt 1: The Drive for Tangible Results", "nid": "572", "body": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Metering pic\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022d499a535-259b-4508-8053-4ac680e13698\u0022 height=\u0022232\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Metering%20pic%20NEWSLETTER.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022490\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHaving a truly reliable monitoring device is certainly the starting point for any business that relies on power availability, but it is certainly not enough. What use it is for engineers and facility managers to have access to highly accurate data if they can\u2019t get real insight from that data?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EIn this NEW series, we unpack why advanced metering devices should not only be truly reliable devices but also, provide information that helps users to achieve tangible results, information that is meaningful and actionable. In part 1, we give an overview of traditional PQ data reporting, touch on workforce dynamics and then outline the path to tangible results.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraditional Power Quality data reporting\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are quite a few examples of international standards that define limits for power quality parameters within an electrical network. Most advanced metering devices report data using these standards as a reference, assessing parameters against limits defined by the standards, and alerting the users when their systems are operating outside those limits.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis works well in highly regulated environments, where electrical utilities are contractually required to provide a certain level of service to customers. But for most users, especially on the demand side (industries, commercial buildings, critical buildings, etc.), this assessment data provides only a partial picture of the overall system health. Here are a couple reasons why:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe data does not provide much insight into the actual causes of power quality events.\u00A0Without that information, users are often unsuccessful when trying to prevent similar events from happening again in the future.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe data also does not fully capture the particularities of different electrical distribution systems.\u00A0Different electrical architectures and assets will have different levels of resilience to power quality events. If data is not analysed within this context, users will very likely be flooded with information that really is not meaningful.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWith the above in mind, it\u2019s a fair expectation that advanced metering devices should not only provide data defined by the international standards, but also derive contextual actionable information that can drive tangible results and help users with what really matters:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETracking the health and performance of the assets\u00A0within the electrical distribution system\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning contingency \u0026amp; resilience scenarios\u00A0to ensure operations aren\u2019t disrupted when \u201Ctypical\u201D events occur\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen \u201Catypical\u201D events occur, the source/cause can be quickly ascertained, hereby expediting a prompt recovery to normal operations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe workforce dynamics\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnother important aspect that is accelerating the need for tangible results is related to the dynamics in the workforce and the work environment.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EModern workers often have many different responsibilities and do not have the time, or the need, to be as specialized in one subject matter as they were in the past. They need to juggle different priorities in a highly dynamic work environment, so they simply don\u2019t have the capacity to deal with data overload; they just need to know what to do and why. They expect intelligent devices and systems to help them in their work environment in a similar way that streaming services help them to choose meaningful content to consume.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot only are workers changing, but businesses of all kinds are evolving at a similar pace. Product life cycles are shorter, customers are more engaged, and information is more available than ever before. Agility is the new name of the game and nimble adaptation is essential.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis reality poses a few questions:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWho can really spend the time diving deep into data and trying to understand the dynamics of a complicated electrical system?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShouldn\u2019t that be the job of the specialists supplying the electrical infrastructure?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EShouldn\u2019t that infrastructure be capable of adapting and learning to better serve my purposes?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWe believe the answers to the questions above are: Nobody, Yes, and Yes! \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022text-align-justify\u0022\u003EBut most metering manufacturers today are still leveraging the \u201Cold approach\u201D; building devices that produce a lot of data, but almost zero information for the non-specialist professional.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/schneider-electric.html\u0022\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\u0022Schneider metering\u0022 data-entity-type=\u0022file\u0022 data-entity-uuid=\u0022ded4489f-ca4e-4d3a-b4a1-555cce69609b\u0022 height=\u0022287\u0022 src=\u0022/cms/drupal8-magnetgroup/sites/default/files/inline-images/Onsite%20pic.jpg\u0022 width=\u0022442\u0022 class=\u0022align-center\u0022 /\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe path to tangible results\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom our point of view, the path to tangible results needs to be built around two main principles:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EData reporting that goes beyond what is pre-defined in international standards: focusing on value to end users. Information such as the location of where a certain event was generated, what caused the event, what parts of the system were affected, and the financial impact incurred by such event. This is meaningful information that provides the necessary context to achieve tangible results.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeveraging AI and embedded analytics to achieve customer intimacy: just like consumer marketing is getting closer to individual relationships with customers, with highly customized advertisement and services, the advanced metering devices should leverage similar technologies to truly understand the specificities of each electrical system providing substantive information which can drive to very targeted tangible results\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThese are exciting times for a traditional industry that has not seen much innovation in the last few years, but not a lot of manufacturers seemed to have fully grasped the opportunity. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe challenge of today\u2019s meter manufacturer is to extract the value found in historic PQ assessments and evolve and adapt it to the changing needs of the modern grid \u0026amp; workforce.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne way this can be accomplished is by leveraging tools (like SW, AI \u0026amp; analytics) to extend the scope of these PQ assessments and to recast the historical pile-of-data into bite-sized actionable information. This \u201Cbite-sized synthesis\u201D approach will enable users to realize an improvement in their overall electrical distribution system health \u0026amp; performance. One of the benefits to focusing on delivering tangible results will come from the most \u201Cintangible benefit\u201D of them all \u2026 Customer satisfaction!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KEGajX4qs4\u0026amp;list=PL0AHvVniUcgwcgSxZ8bJbYGbHrqklEBLp\u0026amp;index=12\u0022\u003EWATCH\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003ESchneider Electric\u2019s Innovative Load Management Solution\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/contactus.html\u0022\u003ECHAT\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto us for a Schneider Electric solution for your facility\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.magnetgroup.co.za/news-letter.html\u0022\u003ESUBSCRIBE\u003C/a\u003E \u003C/strong\u003Eto receive these informative articles straight to your inbox\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESource:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/09/10/advanced-metering-the-drive-for-tangible-results/\u0022\u003Ehttps://blog.se.com/power-management-metering-monitoring-power-quality/2021/09/10/advanced-metering-the-drive-for-tangible-results/\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n", "created": "Nov 2021", "terms": "Electrical, Education, Schneider" } ]