PS2500 Power Logger (with Bluetooth and SD memory card slot)

• A COMPLETE POWER DATA LOGGER SOLUTION
  For single or three phase measurements, from setup, to data gathering, to issuing a comprehensive final report. As with all PowerSight meters the PS2500 comes with powerful PC software and an automatic Report Writer.
• THE HANDS-ON CHOICE!
  The PS2500 Power Logger is lightweight, compact, and rugged. It's rubberized contoured case and rugged construction make the PS2500 ideal for field work.
• SAFETY FIRST! CAT-IV Rated.
  CAT IV is the most stringent safety rating for hand-held test equipment. It means that it can withstand a 10,000 V surge at a 600 V service so you can feel confident in the meter's safety wherever power studies are performed at 600 V or below.
• MEASURES AND LOGS 140 PARAMETERS
  Complete power/energy/cost analysis in a compact, rugged package. Measures voltage, current, KW, KVA, KVAR, true power factor, displacement power factor, energy in KWh, Hz and (optionally) total harmonic distortion THD. Manual waveform capture ability.
  The PS2500 has 4 current and 3 voltage channels to measure all phases and neutral for single, two-phase, three-phase, split delta, 2PT/2CT, DC, 45-66 Hz, and 360-440 Hz applications as well as DC. Log minimums, maximums, averages, and present values. Individual phases and total.
• SUCCESSFUL STUDIES!
  Our patented SureStart feature automatically checks for wrong connections on three phase connections before you begin monitoring to ensure a successful power study every time. If there is a mis-connection SureStart will display the error in the meter window.
• ACCURATE READINGS
  Uses SureSense for automatic current probe identification to set the input of the PS2500 to match each current probe in use. This makes sure that the current probe readings are accurate and correct.
• THE LONGEST LOGGING CAPACITY
  Long term logging for up to months at a time. The meter?s operation is backed up by rechargeable batteries and has an option to power it directly from the voltage being monitored. Current probes that normally require batteries (flexible AC probes and DC probes) get their power from the PS2500. This guarantees that the PS2500 will log power as long as you need it . Unlike other loggers, it never goes into "sleep" mode. This guarantees that you will have a true view of all of the data when the job is done.
• CLEAR DISPLAY FOR QUICK SPOT CHECKS
  You can view voltage, current, true power, apparent power, and true power factor present values in the meter window- just like a multimeter!
• SMART!
  It comes with the latest Bluetooth technology to download data to your PC wirelessly. Plus a removable SD memory card slot allows you to store more power survey data and share the data with others.
• What are the benefits of the SD card?
  1) high data integrity, data is always saved ? since data is always simultaneously logged to the meter?s memory AND the card if present
  2) you can store more surveys ? more survey data ? up to 2GB
  3) SD cards are inexpensive - carry several!
  4) SD cards offer a method of sharing data
  5) surveys can be archived on SD cards
  6) SD cards are another method of downloading to a PC
  
  With SD cards you could perform several studies in the field and save each survey separately to the card, and then later download several surveys to a PC. Or, for long term monitoring, you can pause the monitor, swap the card with a fresh one, and take the other card back to a PC later. The benefit here is that you don't need to always carry a PC to get data, or you can send someone else to swap the card - they won't need a PC either!
• What are the benefits of Bluetooth wireless communications?
  1) no need to be tethered to a PC by a cable any more
  2) no need to carry a communications cable (cables can get lost too!)
  3) remote control from a few feet away ? a cool feature that enhances safety by keeping you a distance away from high voltages
  4) faster downloads than compared to serial cable

Comparison Chart

PowerSight Applications Library
Solutions to power studies, examples of measurements and reports. Click on an image to view it at its maximum resolution.
 

RMS Voltage Logs
All PowerSight models are excellent tools for logging voltage, current, and power parameters. Log graphs of RMS values can be displayed on your PC with PSM software (supplied with every PowerSight) and pasted into a Word document with a mouse click. Note that PSM allows you to zoom, expand, export to Excel and annotate with labels to highlight events or behavior.

View real-time waveforms, harmonics, phasors in scope mode
The oscilloscope features in all PowerSight meters allow you to view voltage and current waveforms, see the harmonic spectrum on any phase and get phasor diagrams.

Harmonic Spectra
All PowerSight meters measure harmonics to the 50th harmonic. (Note: For the PS250 and PS2500 loggers harmonics measurement is an option)

Harmonic table of magnitudes and phase angles
All PowerSight meters measure harmonics to the 50th harmonic and can display both the harmonic spectra for voltage or current, and a harmonic magnitude and phase angle table. (Note: For the PS250 and PS2500 loggers harmonics measurement is an option)

Phasors
View phasor diagrams with any PowerSight model. Check connections and imbalance. Observe on a PC or PDA safely away from high voltages using Bluetooth communications with Bluetooth-enabled PowerSight meters.

Find the answer to your application in our library of power logs and events.
All PowerSight models are excellent tools for logging voltage, current, and power parameters. Log graphs of RMS values can be displayed on your PC with PSM software (supplied with every PowerSight) and pasted into a Word document with a mouse click. Note that PSM allows you to zoom, expand, export to Excel and annotate with labels to highlight events or behavior.

Power Direction
PowerSight meters can report direction of power flow, and whether power is being consumed or exported.

Power and Energy Studies - True Power Watts
All PowerSight models measure and record power (watts, VA, VAR, PF) and energy in KWh.

Power and Energy Studies - kWh Report
All PowerSight models measure and record power (watts, VA, VAR, PF) and energy in KWh.

Out of Harms Way! PowerSight in SCAS2 Case
Thanks go to Bruce Lonie of PowerCet (a consulting and training company) who sent us this excellent picture of a PowerSight monitoring power to large walk-in food coolers in a commercial kitchen. He cleverly used the soft case SCAS2 to hang the meter out of harms way, and in a safe way.

View Real-Time Meters Locally / Remotely.
The meter window in every PowerSight meter displays real time values just like a multimeter for spot checks and ensuring you have good signal connections. Additionally, the Remote Control function in PSM software mimicks the front panel on your your PC or Netbook so you can operate and control Bluetooth enabled PowerSight meters remotely. Thus from a safe distance, up to 25 feet away, you can view meter values, waveforms and more.

PowerSight Meters: Best For Safety - Compliance with NFPA 70E
Be Comfortable. Be Safe. PowerSight meters / analyzers with Bluetooth wireless communications allow you to: Remove protective gear in a safe area and get away from high voltages after installing probes. Remotely perform power monitoring and electrical testing (up to 25 feet away) via a PC or PDA.

Bluetooth for Safety via PC or PDA
Be safer, be more comfortable! Get relief from wearing PPE. After installing probes move to safe distance and remove hoods or visors and thick-fingered gloves. Use a PC, netbook, or PDA and communicate wirelessly to a Powersight via Bluetooth, up to 25 feet away. Perform set-up, download data, check connections etc. away from high voltages. PSM software for the PC allows remote operation via any PC or netbook equipped with Bluetooth.