The PEL 100 series is a low cost, simple to use, one-, two- (split-phase) and three-phase (Y, Δ) power/energy data logger. It is available in two models, a no display Model PEL102 or with a backlit digital display, Model PEL103.
This product is ideal for electricians, engineers, and contractors doing work in the area of building and system monitoring and upgrades, as well as residential energy audits. All vital energy data is easily measured, recorded, analyzed, and reports generated with confidence and minimal configuration time and effort.
The PEL 100 series has many up-to-date features demanded by the present market conditions.
The package is laid out in such a way that it can be installed in a load center panel including the current sensors and still allow the door to close on most panels. The PEL 102 and 103 offer all the essential functions for data logging Power/Energy from most of the electrical power networks in use today. The PEL series energy loggers measure three voltage and three current inputs and record these inputs as well as Watts, VARS, VA, and energy (kWh, kvarh, and kVA). Power factor, displacement power factor, crest factor, frequency, and THD are calculated and recorded as well. Individual harmonic information including value, % and phase angle out to the 50th harmonic are also recorded at the operator’s choice. All variables are recorded and stored on a one-second basis and on user selectable demand intervals from one to sixty minutes. Energy costs can be calculated and displayed quickly and easily by simply programming in the unit cost for a kilowatt hour. Data is stored on internal memory or on a removable SD card. Data can be retrieved by USB, Bluetooth, and/or Ethernet (local or internet) connection as well as transporting the SD card back to the download site.
The included, comprehensive DataView software also provides the ability to view data from several hundred PEL units on a local network or over the internet providing the ability to evaluate energy usage on a department or facility basis anywhere in the world. Real-time data can be reviewed as well as downloading stored results for analysis and report generation.
Configuration of the PEL 100 series instruments takes place through the DataView software either locally or remotely. Most of the configured parameters are pre-set in the instrument keeping the user interface simple and straightforward and easy to complete in a few minutes. Current probes are automatically defined and calibrated when they are plugged into the unit. User selections include network type, demand interval, recording length, voltage and current ratios where necessary, recording duration (defined either by time and/or date), and communication method. Pass word protection can be initiated for Bluetooth and network communication to guard against unauthorized access and protection of data integrity.
The DataView software provides the ability to review power, harmonic, and RMS data in real-time and to download recorded sessions for more extensive analysis and report generation. One-second trend and demand interval trend graphs and tabular listings can be displayed and printed out. Energy costs can be calculated. Source and load graphs can be plotted. Individual phase and the sum of all phases can be evaluated. Once on screen, the user has access to a variety of analytical tools to analyze individual data points or sections of the recorded data without the frustration with having to deal with layers of button pushing to get to the information you need.
This simple to use yet comprehensive power and energy logger will be an invaluable asset to your energy monitoring and analysis.
Supported Networks
- Single-Phase 2-Wire
- Single-Phase 3-Wire (Split-phase from a center tap transformer)
Three-Phase 3-Wire Power Networks
- Three-phase 3-wire Δ (with two current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Δ (with three current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Open Δ (with two current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Open Δ (with three current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Y (with two current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Y (with three current sensors)
- Three-phase 3-wire Δ Balanced (with one current sensor)
Three-phase 4-Wire Y Power Networks
- Three-phase 4-wire Y (with three current sensors)
- Three-phase 4-wire Y Balanced
- Three-phase 4-wire Y 2 1/2 Element
- Three-phase 4-wire Δ
- Three-phase 4-wire Open Δ
DC Power Networks
- DC 2-wire
- DC 3-wire
- DC 3-wire
DataView is included with Models PEL 102 and 103 on a USB stick.
PEL Control Panel Update (Version 2.8.15349)
NEC 220 Article 220.87 30-Day Load Study Report Template
- A new reporting template for load studies simplifies report creation for the PEL series of instruments. Once a recording is completed and added as a session to the Control Panel, a DataView report can be created using the NEC 220.87 30-Day Load Study template. This report will populate peak power in kW and the max demand of the feeder or service as required by article 220.87.
Additional Features:
- Support for Cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive and DropBox for the DataView documents folder
- New screen to the installer process that shows how much hard drive space is available and how much it will take to install application
- Ability to select the path to Download folder to store reports where you want on your PC
- See Model L452 data in the Workstation Instrument Panel view
- DataViewSync facilitates communication between the instrument and your computer to easily use DataView to configure, analyze and generate reports; It also automates the selection of the server address and port
- Bug Fixes: Refer to DataView Release notes and PEL Release notes for a full list of bug fixes included in this release
Configure all functions of the PEL100 Series Loggers with DataView
- Display real-time data on a PC
- Configure all PEL 100 Series functions and parameters from your PC
- Poll multiple energy loggers from your PC
- Customize views, templates, and reports to meet specific needs
- Export data to spreadsheets
- Zoom in and out and pan through sections of the graph to analyze the data
- Display trend graphs, harmonic spectrums, text summaries, and event logs
- Print reports using predefined or user-designed custom templates
- Selectively review values, phases, or total network recordings
- Keep track of accumulated energy and cost over time
- Create user-specific cover sheets for reports that identify specific data that includes operator, tests site, and narrative associated with the data
What is the difference between them?
The PEL 102 and 103 both measure all the same variables equally well. The PEL102 has no display, instead, you pull all your information off of it using the DataView software. The PEL103 has all the connection abilities of the 102 but also has a backlit digital display that lets you view your data right at the source.