Branch Circuit Monitoring - Move away from CONVENTIONAL power monitoring system!

Branch Circuit Monitoring - Move away from CONVENTIONAL power monitoring system!

This Edition of Selec Spotlight focuses on addressing many of the challenges that are prevalent in production facilities, power distribution centres, and factories. It offers genuine on-site experiences and presents a solution for overcoming these expensive challenges. In numerous instances, the adoption of cost-effective and easily deployable modular technologies has proven instrumental in addressing these issues. An essential aspect of managing these costly occurrences is the formulation of a troubleshooting strategy to swiftly resolve them. This approach aims to minimize downtime, control expenses, and maintain uninterrupted production.

Why Branch Circuit Monitoring is one of the best solutions?

With the increasing prevalence of machine and industrial automation, power consumption is on the upswing. The dynamic conditions within contemporary production facilities and data centres can lead to substantial financial losses when circuit breakers become overloaded; and as the conventional system is not smart enough to analyze and optimize the power consumption, the monitoring and analyzing of power consumption has emerged as a pivotal concern for ensuring the functionality and dependability of many industries and facilities, especially data centres. Historically, earlier methods of power monitoring in both data centres and industrial settings failed to account for branch circuits supplying power to multiple power loads or couldn't gauge the power consumption of components not linked to a main monitoring system.

Branch circuit monitoring was initially developed in the data centre environment to address these issues by measuring power usage at the branch circuit level. In more recent times, metering has evolved to encompass the measurement of power capacity and utilization within each production unit, aimed at load balancing and power provisioning.

One such product range available with Selec as a means to obtain detailed power consumption data is the “PLUG-N-WIRE“ branch circuit monitoring solution that can be seamlessly integrated into new main power panels (Power Distribution Units) and remote power panels (RPPs) or retrofitted into existing PDUs and RPPs without causing disruptions or downtime in facility operations.

This system allows you to acquire hassle-free, real-time current readings in the quickest installation time essential for monitoring circuit loads. These readings are subsequently transmitted to a central management system for monitoring purposes, In Selec’s case it can be a cloud-based IoT platform (Selec IoT), PC-based EMS Software (SELCOM), or local HMI.

Below are the advantages of Selec’s Branch circuit monitoring “PLUG-N-WIRE” offer.

  • Simple plug-in connection for both Current and voltage input/output, Power up to 32 meters from a single power source
  • Available in 1 / 2 Channel and 4 channel options
  • Output connection for voltage aids connection of 32 meters (MRJ385 / MRJ4M), 64 meters (MRJ4M-SL), and 128 meters (MRJ4M-QUAD) from a single 3-phase source.

  • The choice of 5 three-phase current transformer frame sizes
  • Saves up to 90% of installation time as compared to conventional wiring, error-free.
  • Supplied with or without cables and accessories to suit your requirements.

Branch circuit monitoring solution enables us to go a step further by capturing additional data on voltage, kVA, and kWh for each circuit, which proves invaluable in highly managed facilities working with third-party facilities managers who base charges on power consumption. After gaining widespread acceptance in the data centre sector over the past years, BCM is now expanding in manufacturing facilities, and given the escalating costs of electricity, industrial owners and operators are motivated to explore avenues for achieving the below.

  • Maximizing operational Efficiency
  • It can operate as a standalone energy management system for smaller applications or integrate seamlessly with larger systems via Modbus RTU protocols.
  • Cost Management
  • Network Management
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Data-logging
  • Generating reports (Events, Harmonics, Maximum-Demand, Peak hours, Power quality)

Proven IoT hardware:

Selec's BCM demonstrates its robustness, further enhancing its integration potential with in-house manufactured IoT-supported hardware devices as shown below:

If your contemporary product facilities are still relying on a "break-fix" approach for their power management, it is now time to consider upgrading to Selec's Branch Circuit Monitoring system. BCM offers a comprehensive solution that not only supports your existing setup with unparalleled flexibility but also anticipates and accommodates future growth in your operation's metering requirements.


Company News:

  • Selec at Electric & Power Indonesia 2023

Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd. recently made waves at Electric & Power Indonesia, ASEAN's largest Electric & Power exhibition. The company left an indelible mark with its diverse product portfolio, featuring meters, power factor controllers, CTs, Protection relays, Time switches, SVR, GTI, ASVG, IoT solutions, PLCs & HMI, Power supply, VFDs, Timers, Counters, Temperature controllers, Process indicators, and many more products.

The exhibition served as a prime platform for Selec Controls to highlight its integrated solutions, designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries, emphasizing efficient energy management and enhanced productivity.

Among the showcased products, Selec's MiBRX - Micromodular PLC Solution, Solar On Grid inverters, and Selec IoT-enabled energy management garnered significant attention and admiration from visitors, further solidifying Selec Controls' reputation as an industry leader in innovative and comprehensive solutions for the electric and power sector.

  • Selec continues to lead the way in Green energy with Solar EPC solutions

Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd. continues its upward journey in pioneering green energy with solar EPC solutions with the recent commissioning at four prominent locations. In a significant stride towards sustainable energy, Selec successfully installed a 50 kW ground-mounted solar solution at the District Jail in Kalyan, Thane, 80 kW Solar rooftop solution at a Pharmaceutical company in Raigad, 85 kW solar rooftop solution at a Municipal corporation in Sindhudurg, and a 10 kW solar rooftop solution at a well-known stockist in Kolhapur.

By harnessing the power of solar energy, Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd. not only contributes to a greener future but also showcases its expertise in providing cutting-edge solutions for sustainable power generation. These projects underscore Selec's continued efforts to lead the way in the realm of clean and efficient energy solutions.


Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd.?is one of India’s leading companies in?Electrical measurement & protection, Power quality, Solar,?Industrial automation, and Process control?having a market reach in over 75+ countries worldwide with three subsidiaries?Selec GmbH Germany,?Selec Controls USA,?and?Selec Australia.?

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Paresh Shah

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1 个月

very innovative solution.

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