THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE METERING PLATFORM
EnergyX® Portable is a cloud-connected portable meter and software platform that provides insight into both power quality and energy performance on any site.
With secure, built-in cellular connectivity and QR Code activation, you get live data and visualizations within minutes of connecting. Multiple meters are automatically integrated into a whole-site analysis rather than having to manually combine individual meter data files.
EnergyX® Portable takes advantage of AZZO’s EnergyX® IoT cloud platform to deliver insights and recommendations typically found only in enterprise energy and power management systems. EnergyX® Portable gives customers access to a wide range of applications including high speed monitoring and analysis of harmonics, power factor, disturbances including direction detection, power quality standard compliance, in-rush currents, as well as energy bill verification and demand management planning.
INSIGHTS THAT YOU CAN BUILD AN ROI ON
EnergyX® Portable delivers insights for customers to establish actions needed to achieve a positive return on investment. Where most portable meters are designed around hardware only, EnergyX® Portable is a complete hardware & software platform combined with expert power quality audit services. Click a link below to learn more:
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Some examples of how EnergyX® Portable that can deliver immediate business outcomes:
Correlate power quality issues with load loss and asset damage, so you can monetize the impact of fixing issues. Many portable meters can detect power quality issues but can’t correlate them with business impact during the event.
Determine where a disturbance originates so that you can identify who or what is responsible - whether a utility, a tenant, or an internal infrastructure.
Validate compliance with multiple PQ & energy efficiency standards (EN 50160, IEEE 519, IEC 61000-4-30, SEMI F47 & CBEMA), so that you can identify non-compliance and build action plans for improvement.
Detect and visualize harmonics, sags/swells, voltage imbalances, over/under voltage conditions and other high speed event conditions on a continuous or conditional basis, so that you can identify the causes and maintain a safe operating environment.
Detect power factor and harmonic issues, so that the appropriate power quality equipment can be sized to reduce utility bill penalties and extend asset life expectancy.
THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED PORTABLE METERING PLATFORM
Even the best analysis platforms are only as good as the raw data they have to work with. With this in mind, we worked with an industry-leading partner to create EnergyX® Portable. Our portable unit has these features:
Integrated secure cellular connectivity or onboard logging when cell is not available
0.2S accuracy
Compliant to:
IEC 61000-4-30 class S
IEC 62586-2
EN 50160 Compliance Monitoring
IEEE 519:2014
IEEE 1159
SEMI F47
Equipped with Rogowski Coils measure up to 4000A at 50-20,000 Hz, for a fast & reliable installation
Top 5 Myths About Portable Metering
Myth #1: I can only do energy studies
Modern portable metering systems provide power quality and energy usage data that can help reduce overall operating costs.
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Portable energy meters, often used for energy studies when permanent metering isn't available, record consumption in kilowatt-hours or peak demand. However, they don't reveal power quality issues.
While energy studies are crucial for cost reduction, power quality studies can be even more valuable. Power quality problems within your electrical system can damage equipment, leading to costly downtime, often exceeding potential energy savings. Notably, about 80% of power quality issues originate within the customer's own operation, not from the utility.
AZZO's EnergyX Portable meter offers advanced algorithms for both power quality and energy studies, among others. AZZO also provides expert support to help you interpret the results.
Myth #2: I can figure it out on my own
Interpreting data from an advanced portable meter requires expertise, particularly in power quality and energy management.
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Think of a sine wave as a fingerprint for electrical problems; its unique characteristics can reveal the origin of a power quality disturbance. Just as a criminologist interprets evidence to identify a culprit, power quality engineers are the experts who decipher the telltale signs within a sine wave.
AZZO’s team of experts is ready to provide detailed studies of power quality and other electrical issues at any location worldwide.
When researching portable metering systems, inquire about the breadth and depth of expertise available to support you to help with the analysis and mitigation planning.
Myth #3: I must wait for the report
EnergyX Portable is cloud-connected meaning that you get results instantly and can start investigating and diagnosing issues without waiting for a report.
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Traditional portable meters, relying on internal memory (embedded or SD card), present three key issues: delayed results due to post-observation period downloads, undetected configuration errors until an expert downloads data, and limitations on data collection due to memory capacity, potentially requiring multiple observation periods.
Cloud-connected "online" portable meters eliminate these drawbacks. They securely link to a cloud platform, providing immediate access to live data, trends, and reports within minutes of configuration. This offers real-time insights without waiting for an expert to download and process data.
Additional advantages of online portable meters include:
Unlimited Data Collection
Centralized Multi-Meter Analysis
Instant Error Detection
Myth #4: It’s about the portable meter
The true worth of a portable metering solution extends far beyond the device. The software platform it connects to and the advisory services that interpret the data are equally, if not more, critical.
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The true value of a portable metering solution lies beyond the meter itself, primarily in its software platform and advisory services. Cloud platforms, leveraging IoT, now enable portable meters to utilize advanced analytics previously reserved for permanent installations. This allows for pinpointing power quality issues, assessing load impact, and designing solutions with clear ROI. This transformation, mirroring advancements in other industries, brings powerful insights to portable metering.
Tip: When evaluating a portable metering solution, always inquire about the capabilities and accessible features of its software platform.
Myth #5: Three Visits Required
With a cloud-connected EnergyX Portable, results start to appear during the first visit. After that, all reports and insights can be delivered remotely. As well, you'll have access to a rish set of web pages any time you want.
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Traditional portable metering involves a cumbersome three-visit process: installation, data download/uninstall, and a final report review. Two of these visits offer no direct value or immediate insight for the customer. Here's how the new, streamlined approach works:
Onsite Setup & Instant Access: The service provider installs and configures the meter, connecting it directly to a cloud-based metering platform. Customers get immediate access to live data and insights right away.
Remote Monitoring & Reporting: From their office, the provider continuously monitors incoming data from the cloud, quickly catching any misconfigurations or tampering. This allows them to prepare a detailed report remotely.
Combined Final Visit: The last visit serves a dual purpose: delivering the comprehensive reports and picking up the meter.
Cloud-connected portable meters streamline the process, dramatically increasing the value of customer meetings through immediate access to insights and eliminating a low-value data collection trip for service providers.
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RENT OR PURCHASE
You can rent or purchase EnergyX® Portable and related accessories.
Purchase is available worldwide, while rentals are available in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand only.
Already have a unit in hand? Our step-by-step installation guide and user manual will help you get up and running fast.