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The Need for Integrated Site Testing With Smart Meters
In the United States and around the world, utility companies have invested millions of dollars in smart grid roll out programs. In addition to the obvious benefit of replacing less advanced meters,...
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Two Helpful Functions on the Powermaster
There are two functions in the Powermaster that most people are not aware of, yet help with analysis and testing. The first is the connection diagram. After building a site, and preparing to begin...
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CT Testing: Understanding Current Flow with the Powermaster
An important part of performing an Integrated Site Test is understanding the direction the current is flowing. Installing current probes in the wrong direction can lead to erroneous data or...
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New Release Firmware and Software: Installation
All members should have received an email stating the new firmware and software have been released. Firmware version 1.0.3.5 and Meter site manager 2.5.4.8 have both been released and are live on the...
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Powermetrix is now on Facebook
Powermetrix is now on Facebook! This gives us a chance to communicate with you more efficiently in this fast paced, social media centric world. Please “Like” our page and visit it often for product...
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Using the Powermaster to Measure Harmonics
Understanding Harmonic Measurements with the Powermaster As loads become increasingly non-linear, harmonics are becoming more prevalent at customer locations. Without a large digression into harmonic...
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Harmonic Sequences
Harmonics: Sequences The previous article written on Harmonics, found here, discussed looking at harmonics with the Powermaster, and how to read what was seen. This article goes a little more into...
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Harmonic Solutions
Harmonic Solutions Being the third in a three part series of harmonics, this will cover potential solutions for harmonics. A bit of information to be aware of when dealing with harmonics and attempting...
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Editing Site Information After Performing a Test in Meter Site Manager
Meter Site Manager: Adding information to Sites after Performing Test Many times while field testing with the Powermaster, some information is not readily available to add to the site description, or...
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Electric Safety-In a Nutshell
One of the first lessons I ever learned came from my first lab manager. He told me if it doesn’t look safe, don’t work on it until it is. When dealing with electricity, at any level, safety should...
View ArticlePowermetrix joins UTK-led Engineering Research Center
Technology for Energy Corporation’s electrical power division recently joined the University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Engineering Research Center. The Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric...
View ArticleTrue Burden Measurement
3 Series now provides simple, accurate burden measure on CTs ohn Wilson plugs into the test switch, glances at the PowerMaster 3 Series screen and grins. He’s been testing CT rated sites for more than...
View ArticleWait for it
Since 1994, Powermetrix engineers have brought innovative ideas and products to the electrical utilities marketplace. Stay tuned. We’re about to bring you another one. The post Wait for it...
View ArticleSoftware/Firmware Updates
Meter Site Manager 2 and Firmware updates released This version of Meter Site Manager 2 brings about a change that has been requested. With the new version of Meter Site Manager, customers can choose...
View ArticleVectors
Understanding Sign Convention Based on Angles Firmware patch 1.1.0.8 brings a minor change to the way the Powermaster looks at and displays power and phase angles. The change was based on a desire to...
View ArticleWe’re building something new!
Oh sure it’s just a tangle of wires now, but it’s becoming something we think you’ll really appreciate. Look for more announcements as we get closer to our June launch date… Powermetrix. Simple...
View ArticleDan Klawonn Joins Powermetrix Sales Team
Set to focus on customer relations, new markets, national partnerships Dan Klawonn has recently joined the Powermetrix sales team in Knoxville, Tennessee, and will be focusing on customer relations,...
View ArticleThe Doohickey becomes the Frankenboard
Our engineers are continuing work on a product we think you’re gonna really like. For now, it’s in a stage of development we call The Frankenboard. Sure it looks rough, but when we put electricity...
View ArticleMeter Site Testing Video Series
The challenge was simple: Can we create a Meter Site Testing Video Series of 5-minute videos that show meter technicians how to wire up a variety of meter forms for site testing? Well, no. We...
View ArticleOur Software Engineers are Putting the Brains Into This Thing
We’re proud to say we’re working on new electric meter test equipment that will make your life easier. Coming this summer! The post Our Software Engineers are Putting the Brains Into This Thing...
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