AC Protection with Power Metering

The new LS Executive Series from MCG Surge Protection provides rugged surge protection at the main service panel along with new onboard, revenue-grade power and energy meter. Each phase is guarded by multiple redundant protection paths – reassuring when sensitive equipment's continuous operation is at stake. These panels are rated for 120-600Vac, 1-3ph, single phase, Delta, Wye. Depending on the model, the peak current rating ranges from 120,000A to 560,000A. For example, the 560LS Executive Series provides 560,000A of surge protection at the main service panel with each phase guarded by 14 redundant protection paths.

Features of the 560LS include: I peak=560,000A/Phase (8 x 20μs waveform); Revenue-grade power and energy meter; UL Listed 1449 3rd Ed., NEMA LS1-1992; 14 times redundant protection paths per phase; Dual modules per phase and N-G; Employs new 40kA high headroom varistors with built-in high-speed thermal disconnect and dedicated cartridge fuse per surge path; Solid copper bus bar construction; Field-replaceable modules; EMI/RFI noise filtering; Continuously monitored protection circuits; Internal and external status indicators; Upgraded Front Panel with Surge Event Counter, beeper and status relay (1 form C contacts); and NEMA 1, Powder Coated Steel Enclosure.

Popular applications for the LS Executive Series Include: Monitor power and energy use of an entire facility or of a single piece of equipment. Monitoring system voltage and current (up to 32,000A), as well as other parameters. Ensuring accuracy in utility billing and crediting by allowing users to compare kilowatt-hours. Alerting users if a predetermined energy use or electrical parameter is outside of the user’s acceptable region. Energy monitoring in building automation systems.

Energy Management – track where and when energy is used in an industrial plant or building. Cost allocation (how much does a particular process or equipment cost to run?) Industrial Monitoring – track usage of assembly lines or equipment/processes. Commercial submetering. Renewable energy – monitors power exported to grid from the renewable energy source and power imported from grid.