• February 10, 2024

    The four-quadrant diagram in electricity metering

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    The interactive diagram shows the relationship between the phase angle φ, apparent-, active- and reactive power respective energy in accordance with clauses 12 and 14 of IEC 60375.

  • November 26, 2023

    Why do I need a Vector Diagram?

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    Modern reference standards and calibration devices have usually a graphical function to show the relationship between the voltages and the currents.

  • February 14, 2024

    What are harmonics ?

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    Generally a harmonic is a integer multiple of the fundamental frequency (nominal fn). When we have a fn of 50 Hz, the 3rd harmonics is traveling with 150 Hz. We can have harmonics in the voltages and in the currents.

  • October 30, 2023

    Calculating Apparent Power:
    Vectorial vs Arithmetic Method

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    There are two commonly used methods to calculate the apparent power (VA).
    The traditional method is the vectorial calculation.

  • January 7, 2024

    What is Maximum Demand Measurement?

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    Demand is a measure of average power consumption over a fixed time interval. Maximum (or peak) demand is the highest demand recorded over the billing period.

  • October 30, 2023

    Technical vs Non-Technical Losses:
    What You Need to Know

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    Technical losses are coming from current flowing in electrical installations. They can not be avoided, but reduced by proper installation. Technical losses can be calculated.

  • April 8, 2024

    Portable Calibrator RS350

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    The portable reference standard and calibrator RS350 is especially designed for the needs of metering engineers for on-site testing with high precision.

  • October 23, 2023

    Personal Safety for electrical installations

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    Personal safety comes first when working with electricity. It's never a mistake to review the basics.

  • March 24, 2024

    Single Phase Meter Enclosure CL754J

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    The CL754J single phase energy meter enclosure is able to accommodate one bottom-connected energy meter and one miniature circuit breaker (MCCB).

  • September 18, 2023

    Three Phase STS Meter CL730S1

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    The CL730S1 is a multi-function three-phase smart meter with exchangeable communication modules.

  • March 2, 2024

    Single Phase Split Meter CL710K11

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    The CL710K11 is a single-phase two wire meter. It offers reliable security against tamper.

  • April 4, 2024

    Three Phase CT-Meter CL730D22L

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    CL730D22L is a three phase multi-function smart meter with modular design. It's used for the accurate metering of commercial and industrial customer.