Energy efficiency device captures power and harmonics reliably

The APLUS from Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG is a complete device that can constantly monitor the energy efficiency of products during production. The APLUS is designed to perform measurements on three phases even with different loads on the conductors. So this efficient device can be used to test three products simultaneously. This immediately reduces by two-thirds the space needed in the test stations and the cost of purchasing measurement devices. The device is suitable for measuring power consumption, ranging from more than 500W when the household appliance is in operating mode, down to a target consumption of less than 1W in standby mode. The measurement data provide a clear indication of whether the product is in compliance with the energy consumption requirements. Faulty devices can thus be detected while they are still in the production phase. The device has a significant price advantage compared to DIN IEC 62301-compliant measurement instruments, while still delivering 0.1% accuracy in voltage and current measurements and 0.2% accuracy in power measurements.