Choosing and comparing the best energy data logger to install in your panels for small buildings in 10 minutes

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    Panel builders, installers, engineering department,…Before the multiplication of energy efficiency solutions to install in the small buildings and commercial buildings, you are facing many difficulties to choose the best technology for the energy collection; the one which will address the needs of your customers, while being easy to use and to install.

    The lack of information, knowledge and means makes you take a risk and also lose valuable time.

    Installing an inappropriate device, partially replying to the technical requirements specifications, calling on a local collaborator whom reliability and reputation remain uncertain, taking a specific programme causing additional cost, is a significant risk factors and does not guarantee the working of your installation.

    A lot of panel builders – maybe like you? – do not even respond to a call to tender involving energy efficiency solutions! Yet, theses are increasing demands and you won’t be able to develop your company without incorporating these solutions in and earning this expertise.

    Facing this issue, we decided to go into action to test solutions for energy data logger for small buildings and commercial buildings. Here is how we made these tests:

    We dissociated two aspects:

    • The connectivity of the data logger and the interfacing possibilities
    • The configuration of the software (i.e user-friendliness and features)

    We’ve rather compared solutions intended for panel buildings and products from manufacturers who propose offers available in the greatest number of countries.

    Check the rating of the solutions below:

    Manufacturer Product HMS Schneider Electric Com’X 200 Eaton PXG600 eWon 4005CD
    Image + Link HMS Schneider Electric Com Eaton PXG600 eWon 4005CD
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    Hardware
    Power supply 24Vdc 100-230Vac, 24Vdc, POE 24Vdc 24Vdc
    Communication Ethernet (GPRS different part number) Ethernet, GPRS and Wi-Fi Ethernet Ethernet+ GPRS
    I/Os 2DI: status, pulse
    1 DO
    6DI :Status, pulse
    2AI: 0-10V, 4-20mA, PT100, PT1000
    24Vdc for sensor power supply
    1DI/1DO
    Ports 1 Ethernet port

    1 RS485 port, 1 RS232 port

    2 Ethernet ports (separated or switched)
    1 RS485 port
    2 Ethernet ports (separated)
    3 serial ports
    4 Ethernet ports (switch)
    1 serial port RS485/RS232
    Software
    Easiness to configure Through webpages
    Device model uploaded from website but not up to date
    Through webpages
    Automatic discovery of devices
    Library of pre-configured devices
    Wi-Fi access to connect with a laptop or tablet
    Through webpages
    Automatic discovery of devices
    Library of pre-configured devices
    Through webpages
    Custom device type management Device model creation
    Import/export
    Device model creation
    Import/export
    Device model creation
    Import/export
    Export format / transfer protocol Proprieritary format, CSV file only for download on local computer
    SMTP
    XML, CSV file
    FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP
    Proxy management
    CSV file CSV file
    FTP, e-mail transfer
    Data acquisition protocols Modbus-RTU, ASCII, TCP/IP Modbus TCP/ RTU Modbus TCP/ RTU Unitelway, PROFIBUS, FINS Hostlink, FINS TCP, EtherNet/IP™, ISO TCP
    Event logs no yes yes yes
    Save/restore configuration yes yes yes yes
    Remote access / management Remote access, FW upgrade and troubleshooting For technical support, FW upgrade and troubleshooting Remote access, FW upgrade and troubleshooting
    Alarming yes no yes yes
    Control / Programming no no no yes
    User management yes- several levels no yes- 2 levels yes- several levels
    Synthesis

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    Easy to configure
    Small size
    Easy to configure
    Wide connectivity
    Wi-Fi access for configuration
    Really adapted to monitor electrical distribution
    Webpages for trend viewing
    Highly customizable
    Wide range of protocols

    Proprietary format, only work with netbiter
    Argos server
    Not enough I/Os
    No alarming
    Only 1 serial port
    Size is big and mounting DIN kit is not very adapted to electrical panelboard
    No I/Os
    No GPRS
    IHM looks old
    Difficult to configure, a lot of parameters to enter, requires to know PLC programming
    Not enough I/Os
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    What do you think about our comparison? Feel free to give your opinion on these solutions and let’s exchange about the other options you have in your countries.

    #13410
    Anonymous
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    Is there any way to measure energy with out disturbing the installation and moniterd wireless
    on remote terminal.

    #13417
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Yes you can install current transformers with no need to loosen any wires.
    These transformers can be opened to be installed.
    http://www.socomec.com/range-measuring-devices_en.html?product=/current-transformers_en.html

    Of course a short removal of voltage can be necessary for safety reasons.

    #13420
    Anonymous
    Guest

    This is the informative and useful plate form for the electrical engineers. Thanks for providing good plate form.

    #13423
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Thanks for this information , how we calculate the power factor & diversity factor of any load panel?

    #13427
    Anonymous
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    #13450
    Anonymous
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    how we calculate ( power factor , demand factor , diversity factor ) in a sub distribution board , final distribution board , main distribution board )?

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    #13507
    Anonymous
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    #13526
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    #13535
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