Instrumentation and Control News - Power Meters

Energy meter chips

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:32:33 +0100

Two families of single-chip energy meter ICs have been introduced by Analog Devices that combine intelligent battery management and an innovative signal processing technology.

ENERMET: KSS Energia improves customer service through Enermet AMR

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:45:07 +0100

The advanced AMR makes meter reading more effective and at the same time it enables metering data to be used for multiple purposes. Enermet will deliver to KSS Verkko Oy the updated Enermet AIM system with related field devices. Later on Enermet will also deliver the unique integration platform Enermet AIMIA enabling the...

Echelon Announces New, Long-Term Relationship with Enel S.p.A.

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:14:44 +0200

Echelon to Provide Products and Services Through 2009

BVS Announces New Low-Cost, Power Meter

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:56:46 +0200

YellowFrog(TM) is Berkeley's latest handheld power meter measuring between 800 MHz and 2.2 GHz with an accuracy of ± 0.5 dB. Unlike most Berkeley products, this one is connected directly to Gator(TM), Dragon(TM), Lizard or any CW transmitter with a type 'N' out (or adapter) for instant verification of power levels in dBm or Watts...

Keithley Introduces the First, Powerful, Lab Quality, Handheld RF Power Meter

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:08:13 +0200

With a wide frequency range of 10MHz to 6GHz, the Model 3500 is useful in a variety of applications, including test of mobile phone and cellular infrastructures, WLAN devices, RFID readers, WiMax devices, and wireless sensors. Its large dynamic range of -63dBM to +20dBM enables the Model 3500 to measure signals either directly from the device under test ...

Series High Power Laser Measurement System

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 19:59:13 +0200

The RI310 indicator is a compact, portable, handheld device in a rugged, metal case. Its readout marries both a 4-digit LCD display along with a true analog needle meter movement. The needle makes laser tuning a cinch with no possible misinterpretation of digits.

Portable power quality analyser

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:36:24 +0200

Auto-compressed data acquisition sets the sampling parameters to match the basic variability in data thus adjusting acquisition without the need for operator intervention. In addition the operator can set data sampling intervals between 1 and 60 minutes...

Keithley To Highlight New RF Products At European Microwave Week

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:20:04 +0200

The new Model 2910 RF Vector Signal Generator features Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Architecture, patent-pending synthesizer technology, and unique power leveling techniques. It provides a flexible platform that utilizes software to adapt as test requirements change and reduces test time with the fastest frequency tuning, amplitude settling, and

Compact power meter detects disturbance, captures waveforms

Sun, 09 Jul 2006 13:59:38 +0200

Designed for electrical installations with power-sensitive processes, the PM870 is said to combine accurate energy and power measurement with power-quality capabilities not typically found in a compact power meter...

Schneider Electric Releases Compact Power Meter

Sat, 08 Jul 2006 13:59:38 +0200

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC RELEASES DISTURBANCE DETECTION AND WAVEFORM CAPTURE IN COMPACT POWER METER
PM870 Combines Advanced Power Measurement and Power-quality Capabilities

How we test power consumption: WattsUp Pro power meter

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 21:38:53 +0200

We at Alterion, in consultation with NASA and GCN, have been developing a series of power performance benchmarks. These benchmarks measure the amount of power a computer consumes while executing small but significant common tasks...

Chinese OK for GaAs power meters from JDSU

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:48:14 +0200

The certification could result in a fast-growing new market for GaAs-based lasers and photovoltaic devices, which are both fundamental components of the systems...

Power meter ICs target cost-sensitive residential apps

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 20:34:53 +0200

"The 71M6521 represents Teridian's second-generation metering architecture specifically designed for cost sensitive residential applications and offers advanced power management, tamper resistance, expanded IO and other features critical to our continued success in key emerging markets,"

Echelon Wins Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project with Dutch Utility

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:41:42 +0200

Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON), a global networking company providing technology and solutions for controls, smart metering, and energy and environment management, today announced that Echelon's NES System has been selected under the European Union public tender 65798 – "eTender Automatic Meter Reading" issued by the Dutch utility Nuon...

Echelon Announces World's Most Advanced Residential Utility Meters to Expand Smart Metering to Electricity, Gas, Heat and Water

Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:41:42 +0200

Communicating Meters Allow Utilities to Expand Smart Metering to Electricity, Gas, Heat and Water Services and Offer More Payment Options to Consumers...