{"product_id":"pqmii-c-a-ge-power-metering-and-disturbance-recorder","title":"PQMII-C-A GE Power Metering and Disturbance Recorder","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an authoritative Power Quality Meter from the GE Multilin PQMII series, engineered for high-precision monitoring of three-phase power systems. This module is a mechanical necessity for facility managers and utility engineers requiring deterministic data on energy consumption, power quality, and system disturbances. Beyond basic metering, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures integrated control functions through 4 assignable output relays and advanced voltage disturbance recording (VDR). It acts as a protective and diagnostic firewall for distribution feeders, motors, and capacitor banks, providing the granular data needed to identify sags, swells, and harmonics in commercial, industrial, and utility environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGE Multilin \/ General Electric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePQMII Power Quality Meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Quality Meter and Control Relay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–300 VDC or 70–265 VAC (Nominal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Relays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Programmable\/Assignable Relays (Form-C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetering Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV, A, Hz, kW, kvar, kVA, PF, kWh, kvarh, kVAh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVDR Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 Sag\/Swell event records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDNP 3.0, Modbus RTU, Optional Ethernet (via MultiNet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x RS232 (Front), 2x RS485 (Rear)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion for Voltage and Current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-20 °C to +70 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-inch Standard Square Cutout \/ Rack Mountable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering and Operational Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Quality Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a sophisticated Voltage Disturbance Recorder (VDR). This expertise allows the device to capture up to 500 sag and swell events, which is critical for identifying utility-side transients or localized motor-starting impacts that can degrade sensitive electronic loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Control Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e: A trustworthy feature of this model is the 4 assignable output relays. These can be programmed for specific control logic, such as automatic load shedding based on demand setpoints or capacitor bank switching to maintain an optimal power factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthoritative Diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e: The unit performs a continuous self-test of internal hardware and memory. Through the front-panel RS232 port or rear RS485 bus, engineers can extract oscillography and event logs using EnerVista software, providing the authoritative data required for post-fault analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstation Communication Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supporting DNP 3.0 as a standard feature, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eintegrates seamlessly into modern SCADA and DCS environments. Its dual rear ports allow for daisy-chaining multiple meters back to a central gateway, reducing field wiring complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the primary difference between the standard PQMII and the PQMII-C-A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincludes the \"C\" control option, which provides the 4 assignable relays and programmable setpoints. The \"A\" designation typically refers to the specific hardware revision or communication assembly provided in this grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the VDR handle 500 events?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePQMII-C-A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes non-volatile memory to store timestamped sag\/swell data. 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