Measuring power consumption in a wide variety of locations is now
easier and quicker thanks to the launch of k-Wattch, a portable
hand-held energy monitor developed as part of the Sinergy range by
market-leader Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management.
k-Wattch is a robust battery-operated meter that can measure both
single and three phase devices, giving instant readings or recording
and storing data for up to one week for download on to a USB memory
stick. Its non-invasive 32mm CTs simply clip round cables and can
monitor power factor, power, voltage or current, up to 1,000A.
“k-Wattch has a wide appeal thanks to its portability and
flexibility,” said Jeremy Dodge, Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management
Business Manager. “It can, for example, be used to measure power
consumption of specific machines in a factory to identify
inefficiencies, enable trials on manufacturing controls or form part
of an energy reduction programme monitoring power use before and
after energy saving measures have been taken. It is particularly
pertinent for users who have no permanent solution for energy
monitoring in place and who require a flexible, portable system that
can go virtually anywhere and give instant readings.”
k-Wattch is an addition to the Sinergy range of sub-metering systems
from Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management and is based on its popular
e-Tracker energy monitoring product, offering many of the same
functions but more compactly and thus represents a very
cost-effective package.
Added Mr Dodge: “Typically energy costs are in the top three spends
for most organisations, yet in many cases companies are unable to
determine exactly where this cost is incurred and therefore how to
reduce it. The first step is to pinpoint exactly where and when
energy is being consumed to identify potential waste. Sinergy
products enable users to determine exactly where energy is going.
Armed with that information they can make informed management
decisions based on fact.
“Sinergy products are easy to install, non-invasive solutions that
give you the ability to measure down to whatever level you require –
by building, by floor, by circuit, even down to machine level.”
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