User Manual, PRIOR to Firmware rev. 3.0 Owner manual

1 Publication 1404-UM001D-EN-E - October 2004
Chapter 2
Product Description
The Bulletin 1404 Powermonitor 3000™ is uniquely designed and
developed to meet the needs of both producers of and users of
electric power. A Powermonitor 3000 system consists of:
• Master Module which provides metering, data logging, native
RS-485 communications and other advanced features depending
on the model
• Optional Display Module for configuration, entering commands
and displaying data
• Optional communications port to serve data to other devices
using a choice of networks
• Optional external devices and applications that display and
utilize data for reporting, control and management of power and
energy usage
The Powermonitor 3000 is a microprocessor-based monitoring and
control device ideally suited for a variety of applications including:
• Load Profiling – Using the configurable trending utility to log
power parameters such as real power, apparent power and
demand, for analysis of power usage by loads over time
• Demand Management – Understanding when and why demand
charges occur lets you make informed decisions that reduce
your electrical power costs
• Cost Allocation – Knowing your actual energy costs promotes
manufacturing efficiencies
• Distribution System Monitoring – Using power parameters to
show power flow, system topology and distribution equipment
status
• Emergency Load Shedding – Monitoring power usage to
preserve system stability in the event of sudden utility outage
• Power System Control – Managing system voltage, harmonic
distortion and power factor
The Powermonitor 3000 is a sophisticated modern alternative to
traditional electromechanical metering devices. A single Powermonitor
3000 can replace many individual transducers and meters. The
Powermonitor 3000 is simple to install, configure and operate, and
provides you with accurate information in a compact economical
package.