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
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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
+	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.

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

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

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