Z Meters Unveils New ZM100 Distribution Analysis System
Z Meters Inc. (Baltimore, MD), a new company formed by the senior management of Reliable Power Meters Inc., unveiled its new ZM100 Distribution Analysis System, which utilizes time-synchronized, multi-point measurement, and correlation techniques to characterize the impedance of the distribution system in industrial, commercial, or medical facilities. The ZM100 system can quickly identify and localize a host of conditions that can lead to voltage anomalies and/or power loss, including loose wires, carbonized contacts, undersized transformers, harmonic loads, parallel loads, and non-linear impedances.
The ZM100 system consists of two or more ZM100 Distribution Analyzers, each connected to a salient point in the facilities electrical distribution system. Each of these devices is equipped to make time-synchronized and accurate measurements of voltages and currents for all phases and neutral. Measurements are made and data are gathered over a time period that characterizes the range of operating conditions that typically exist in the facility. The data is then communicated to a PC using Bluetooth wireless communications. The ZM100 Windows-based software performs a range of calculations and correlations resulting in a characterization of the distribution system's impedance (both at line frequency and harmonics). Using the resultant characterization, distribution impedance abnormalities can be readily identified and necessary corrective measures can be prescribed.
The price for a complete ZM100 system, including two measuring instruments, connectors and CTs, and software, is $10,000. It will be available in the first quarter of 2006.
