Contact: Morrie
Goldman (Definitive Marketing)
847-424-1000
Jamie Wiczer (Sensor
Synergy, Inc.)
847-353-8200
For Immediate
Release
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WATTS AWARE TRACKS IN-PLANT POWER USE IN REAL TIME,
SLASHES UTILITY COSTS . FAST, NO-SHUTDOWN INSTALLATION
Buffalo Grove, IL -- Watts Aware is an
affordable, easy-to-deploy, new way to remotely monitor and analyze electrical
power usage within an industrial or commercial facility. Inefficient plant operational
practices can be quickly identified and corrected, resulting in tens of thousands
of dollars of utility cost savings. This is achieved by measuring and sharing real-time
power consumption information for large motor-driven machines, manufacturing
work-cells, HVAC, lighting or groups of electricity consuming equipment. Usage
patterns for the largest electricity consumers are quickly identified. Malfunctioning
machines or systems not shut down at the end of a shift become apparent with
Watts Aware Dashboard software. Unlike more costly power monitoring systems,
Watts Aware can usually be installed within an hour, without interrupting the
operational status of the equipment to be monitored, thus avoiding costly
shutdowns.
Watts Aware is the latest remote monitoring
solution from Sensor Synergy, Inc., a
well-established manufacturer of stand-alone, "Network Enabled Equipment
Monitor" products. Their patented "smart-interface" technology
makes it possible to quickly connect multiple sensors and clearly display
results remotely on a web-based graphical user interface.
The Watts Aware WA-118 is a complete
package that can be installed by plant personnel within an hour. After
installation, the Watts Aware Dashboard software is immediately ready to
display and track power usage in graphs and tables. The WA-118 system includes
three 200 amp capacity current sensors and three 500 amp current sensors, a
pre-configured netbook computer, the Watts
Aware Data Acquisition Unit, a wireless router, all software and all cables
required to make the system operational out-of-the-box.
The rate of
electrical power usage is measured and displayed in real-time, with less than a
two-second delay between electricity consumption changes and computer display. The
wireless feature enables facility managers to view power consumption changes instantly,
on the netbook's display, at their desk or anywhere. The data can also be
reviewed at a later time, or loaded into any popular spreadsheet program and displayed
on any PC.
This unit is well
suited for extended-duration monitoring, in which the power routed through a
power distribution panels is continuously measured and recorded. Power usage can
be tracked for weeks or months without endangering workers with exposed voltage
probes, delicate alligator clip measurement leads, or costly conduit
installations. And no disruptive power outages are needed during installation.
Typical application
examples include tracking power usage by large, power-hungry devices such as air
compressors, large electric motors, process ovens, HVAC, and refrigeration
equipment.
Economic and Operational Benefits
The information
provided to managers from Watts Aware systems can often payback investment in
just a few months, and then continue to provide ongoing savings. Once
installed in a facility, the WA-118 can quickly identify such power wasters as
equipment that was not shut down at the end of a shift, use of power-hungry
oversize compressors for small tasks, malfunctioning equipment or equipment
that should be serviced or replaced with newer, more efficient designs. In
addition, long-forgotten legacy "power drains" are often identified and modified
to better reflect current needs.
The Watts Aware
data can also help identify processes that should be run at different times to
better manage "peak demand charges" and to better take of advantage
of lower rates during off-peak hours. With the WA-118, a plant or facility manager
becomes empowered to reduce electricity consumptions costs by experimenting
with different settings for compressed air systems, furnaces, facility
temperature changes, and various batch production processes. Managers and
operators can observe in real-time electricity cost savings resulting from
process and other operational changes.
Self-Contained, with No Ongoing Fees
Watts Aware is self-contained, with no
subscription fees, programming cost or additional dedicated data acquisition
computers. Real-time power monitoring data can be accessed securely with
Sensor Synergy's intuitive "dashboard" software from anywhere in the world. Multiple plants can
be monitored from one location, with easy comparison of data.
Available Now
Watts Aware Model WA-118 with various
sensor configurations is available for immediate delivery. Prices start at $3295.
For more information, contact Sensor Synergy, Inc.,
1000 Hart Rd, Suite 220, Barrington, IL 60010. Phone: (847) 353-8200; Fax
847-353-8232. www.sensorsynergy.com
Email: sales@sensorsynergy.com
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Note
to Editors:
Sensor Synergy, Inc. is a U.S. corporation founded
in October 1999 to help industry simplify the task of connecting sensors to the
Internet and local networks. Sensor Synergy has developed unique software and
hardware tools to implement low-cost sensor-to-Internet interfaces. These
products have been used for remote monitoring of industrial processes,
environments, and other operational applications, through standard
internet-connected Web browsers and Sensor Synergy's logging software. The
Watts Aware system is the latest application of this patented technology.
