No more stranded smart power strips! Packet Power now provides an easy way to make supported metered devices not connected to a network work over Packet Power's wireless network. Simply plug the Wireless Network Connector (WNC) into the Ethernet or serial port of a supported device and data will automatically begin to flow across the wireless network.
Topics: Packet Power, wireless monitoring, environmental monitoring, power monitoring, New product launch, EMX Energy Portal, wireless network connector, stranded power
You know that your operations team can use energy usage data to help ensure your entire facility runs more smoothly. Monitoring can also save money by reducing costs and extending the life of critical equipment. It can identify inefficient energy use and times when buildings are approaching peak demand usage triggering peak utility pricing. Monitoring can highlight ways to safely reduce cooling costs. Monitoring delivers the data to help in capacity planning. It can help identify when additional capital expenditures will be needed or that such investments can be delayed.
Even though we know the benefits of monitoring, it can still be viewed as "non critical" when budgets are constrained. Here are a few tips to help make the case for adding power and environmental monitoring to your critical facility.
Topics: data center monitoring, Packet Power, wireless monitoring, cost allocation, environmental monitoring, power monitoring, Wireless technology, Facilities monitoring, reduce energy costs
Packet Power has moved to a new touchpad interface for our Version 4 Ethernet Gateway, Hub and Data Diode devices. While the touchpad replaces the joystick, all other functionality remains the same.
Topics: Packet Power, wireless monitoring, EMX, environmental monitoring, power monitoring, secure IP network bridge
BRAH Electric has announced its BRAH Logic line of power monitoring solutions. With the availability of BRAH Logic, wireless power monitors developed by Packet Power can be installed at the factory into the full range of BRAH Bus Plugs.
Topics: Packet Power, power monitoring, wireless power monitors, smart bus plugs, BRAH Electric, BRAH Logic
You've decided to monitor energy use in your facility. The good news is that you've got a number of options to do this. The not-so-good news is that the options can sometimes seem overwhelming. One such choice is to monitor current only or full power. So when is current alone good enough?
Topics: Packet Power, power monitoring, branch circuit monitoring, Power basics, selective circuit monitoring
Current transducers (CTs) are a critical component of power monitoring. They come in a variety of formats, sizes, current ratings and accuracy levels. The aspect we would like to focus on here is size, specifically inside diameter.
Topics: Packet Power, power monitoring, branch circuit monitoring, Power basics, selective circuit monitoring, Current Transducers (CTs)
The new monitors offer an easy way to add monitoring to some or all of the circuits on switchgear, panelboards, HVAC units, generators and other devices.
Topics: data center monitoring, Packet Power, wireless monitoring, power monitoring, data center power monitoring, selective circuit monitoring, New product launch
There are countless reasons for monitoring power in data centers. We've outlined some of the most common applications and the resulting benefits. Often the determining factor in deciding to install power monitoring is the initial capital cost. Lower cost monitoring solutions coupled with measurable returns help justify the investment.
Topics: Packet Power, wireless monitoring, power monitoring, data center power monitoring
Packet Power recently released several changes to EMX, our power and environmental monitoring software. A notable change is the addition of phasor diagrams.
Topics: Packet Power, EMX, power monitoring
Packet Power is pleased to now offer a power monitor capable of measuring energy usage on 480V AC circuits. The new product maintains the same compact form factor as our existing three-phase monitor and extends our wireless metering to include 480V 3-wire delta and 277/480V 4-wire wye circuits.
Topics: Packet Power, power monitoring, New product launch
