Power analysers are a vital piece of equipment in industrial settings. In this informative guide, we’ll explain what they are, their applications and how they work. Keep reading to find out more about power analysers with Preferred Spares.

Understanding power analysers

Power analysers are implemented to measure the flow of power within an electrical system. They continually monitor and analyse electricity connections for disturbances which could potentially disrupt the flow of energy or damage equipment that is plugged into the electrical grid. They are used to measure electrical power for various applications including testing power electronics, motors and drives, inverters, lighting, power supplies, industrial machinery and more.

A power analyser consists of two isolated channels. One for voltage and one for current input. The former features an attenuator and the second a built-in current shunt. The purpose of this piece of equipment is to identify any issues present with power quality by sampling AC voltage at different points along a waveform shape.

Then, it digitises these values and processes them to provide a numerical analysis to give users a full picture of the system and any weak points. Some are built for single-phase systems whereas others are used to evaluate power quality in three-phase systems. It’s important that you use the one best suited to your electrical system.

Power analyzer applications for industrial facilities 

Energy-dependent equipment is essential in any commercial or industrial setting. Keeping this machinery working at maximum efficiency is of vital concern for the majority of technicians and plant managers. For this reason, monitoring power quality is highly important for maintaining optimal performance. However, it’s often overlooked and the result is the breakdown or damage to sensitive equipment.

Lower power quality also translates to higher energy costs for an industrial facility, as well as taking a toll on the functionality and longevity of equipment. Additionally, it can impact the cost of maintenance and repairs due to the fact that equipment is more likely to fail or become damaged. The three major impact areas of poor power quality are downtime, equipment issues and increased energy costs.

Display and interface parts in power analyzers

Power analysers feature a display and interface where numerical values are displayed for the user reading them. If the display or interface of your power analyser ceases to function optimally, you can easily find replacement parts. Preferred Spares supplies a range of power analyser spare parts, including the display and interface parts from leading manufacturers such as Circutor.

Factors to consider when choosing a power analyser 

When it comes to choosing a power analyser for your industrial facility, there are some important questions you should consider. 

• - Is your system single-phase or three-phase, and is there solar energy involved?
• - Are logging and connectivity capabilities required?
• - What values do you want to see on the power analyser display?
• - Do you require other parameters such as power inverter efficiency, for example?

Discover a range of industrial equipment and spare parts with Preferred Spares 

It’s important to remember that poor power quality can have disastrous consequences for your equipment and lead to huge amounts of wasted energy. Using a power analyser can help ensure your equipment functions optimally at all times.

As one of the leading industrial automation companies in the UAE, Preferred Spares provides a range of electrical equipment and spare parts for clients across the globe. Whether you are in need of a power analyser or another piece of industrial automation equipment, you can find a huge selection of products from the world’s top manufacturers on the Preferred Spares website. 

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