One Monitor. Any Panel.

Every facility has a mix of electrical panels, but simplicity shouldn't depend on the panel you're monitoring. From DIN-rail consumer units and branch panels to PDUs, RPPs, load centers, and switchgear, a modern panel monitoring solution should work across them all.

Panel monitoring delivers real-time insight into power usage, circuit loading, energy consumption, and electrical system health, helping operators improve uptime, optimize capacity, and reduce energy waste. Whether you're managing a single panel or monitoring power across multiple facilities, the goal is the same: turn electrical infrastructure into actionable operational data.

What is Panel Monitoring?

Panel monitoring is the continuous measurement of electrical data within distribution panels, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, and branch circuits.

A panel monitoring system typically tracks:

• Current (Amps)
• Voltage
• Power (kW)
• Energy consumption (kWh)
• Power factor
• Circuit loading
• Phase balance
• Peak demand

This data helps facility teams understand where power is being used, identify inefficiencies, and make informed operational decisions.

Benefits of Panel Monitoring

Improve Uptime

Identify overloaded circuits, abnormal power conditions, and developing issues before they cause downtime.

Understand Available Capacity

Gain visibility into real circuit and panel utilization to safely reclaim stranded capacity and support future growth.

Reduce Energy Costs

Track energy consumption at a detailed level to uncover waste and support energy efficiency initiatives.

Support Sustainability Goals

Provide accurate energy data for benchmarking, ESG reporting, and carbon reduction efforts.

Simplify Troubleshooting

Quickly locate electrical issues and understand power events without manual investigations.

How Quickly Can I Get Data?

Packet Power enables you to get data on day one. 

Traditional panel monitoring projects can take weeks—or even months—to fully deploy. Between hardware installation, network configuration, commissioning, and software setup, many monitoring systems require significant time and resources before they begin delivering value.

Packet Power takes a different approach. Our panel monitoring solutions are shipped pre-configured, designed for fast installation, and available with wired or wireless communications to fit virtually any environment. With minimal commissioning requirements and simplified deployment, facilities can begin collecting real-time power and energy data almost immediately.

• Fits open boards, enclosed panels, and DIN-rail systems
• One small module supports all panel sizes
• Easiest & fastest installation in the industry
• Wired & wireless data integration options
• Compact, modular design is perfect for retrofits

Panel Monitoring for Data Centers

As rack densities continue to increase, data center operators need detailed visibility into electrical infrastructure.

Panel monitoring helps teams:

• Prevent overloads
• Monitor branch circuits
• Improve capacity planning
• Support AI and high-density deployments
• Optimize PUE
• Reduce downtime risk

Monitoring is commonly deployed across switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, and branch circuits to provide visibility from utility feeds down to individual loads.

Why Traditional Panel Monitoring Falls Short

Many traditional monitoring systems require large hardware, extensive communication cabling, and lengthy installation processes.

Modern facilities need solutions that are:

• Easy to retrofit
• Quick to install
• Flexible to scale
• Secure
• Simple to integrate
  
  

A Smarter Approach to Panel Monitoring

Packet Power's panel monitoring solutions are designed for fast deployment and long-term flexibility.

Key advantages include:

• Compact monitoring hardware
• Wireless and wired options
• Reduced cabling requirements
• Pre-configured devices
• Secure out-of-band networking
• Integration with BMS, DCIM, and EMS platforms
• Scalable monitoring from a single panel to thousands of circuits
  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is panel monitoring?

Panel monitoring measures electrical activity within panels and branch circuits to provide real-time visibility into power usage, capacity, and system performance.

What is the difference between panel monitoring and energy monitoring?

Energy monitoring is a broader category that tracks energy consumption across a facility. Panel monitoring focuses specifically on electrical panels and branch circuits.

Can panel monitoring be added to existing facilities?

Yes. Modern wireless and compact monitoring systems are designed specifically for retrofit applications.

Why is panel monitoring important for data centers?

Panel monitoring helps data centers improve uptime, manage capacity, support high-density deployments, and optimize energy efficiency.