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Benefits
Reduce electricity consumption
The Smart Energy Plug has been demonstrated to reduce electricity
consumption by 8 to 15%.
May qualify for a rebate
The Smart Energy Plug has recently qualified for an energy efficiency
rebate in one California city. More rebate qualifications are soon to
follow.
Soft Start Functionality
The Smart Energy Plug provides soft start functionality to provide a
smooth acceleration of the motor to normal operating speed.
Electronic overload protection
Electronic overload protection will avoid potential motor failures.
Less heat generation
Studies show that a motor with µPlug generates far less heat than
one without. If the motor is in an air conditioned space it adds to
the heat load and wastes energy to cool that load. A hotter motor is
more likely to have a shorter lifetime.
Easy installation
Designed for simple installation and operation, the µPlug Motor
Controller is easily configured for your application.
Additional benefits
Including reduction of peak-demand charges, increased motor life,
increased protection to prevent motor burnouts, and reduced
maintenance costs.
Reduce electricity consumption
The Smart Energy Plug has been demonstrated to reduce electricity
consumption by 8 to 15%.
May qualify for a rebate
The Smart Energy Plug has recently qualified for an energy efficiency
rebate in one California city. More rebate qualifications are soon to
follow.
Soft Start Functionality
The Smart Energy Plug provides soft start functionality to provide a
smooth acceleration of the motor to normal operating speed.
Electronic overload protection
Electronic overload protection will avoid potential motor failures.
Less heat generation
Studies show that a motor with µPlug generates far less heat than
one without. If the motor is in an air conditioned space it adds to
the heat load and wastes energy to cool that load. A hotter motor is
more likely to have a shorter lifetime.
Easy installation
Designed for simple installation and operation, the µPlug Motor
Controller is easily configured for your application.
Additional benefits
Including reduction of peak-demand charges, increased motor life,
increased protection to prevent motor burnouts, and reduced
maintenance costs.
Features
Patent-Pending Motor
Power Management
Technology (MPMT)
High-speed Feedback The
high-speed feedback
control uses control signal
from natural rotor-slip in
stator current, not artificial
references like error or
phase-lag signals. It
achieves optimum motor
efficiency by rapidly
matching motor torque to
workload
Over-current protection
Surge protection
Patent-Pending Motor
Power Management
Technology (MPMT)
High-speed Feedback The
high-speed feedback
control uses control signal
from natural rotor-slip in
stator current, not artificial
references like error or
phase-lag signals. It
achieves optimum motor
efficiency by rapidly
matching motor torque to
workload
Over-current protection
Surge protection
How does it save energy?
PS-1B µPlug Model
(120VAC 6A: plug-in model, indoor use)
Household: 2nd refrigerators (models earlier than 05′)
Grocery: Refrigerator, Freezer, Vending Machines
Motels: Mid-size Air-Conditioners, Etc.
Restaurants: Cooler, Merchandiser, Prep-Tables
Warehouses/Manufacturers: Conveyor motors, Drills, tools, etc
Coin Laundromats: Gas Dryers
MPM-30A µPlug Model
(208/220/240VAC: outdoor use)
Home/Office: Roof mounted Air conditioners (max 4 ton)
Motors: Drill machines, Grinders, Swimming pool pumps
Grocery: Refrigerators
Farms: Down-hole pumps
(120VAC 6A: plug-in model, indoor use)
Household: 2nd refrigerators (models earlier than 05′)
Grocery: Refrigerator, Freezer, Vending Machines
Motels: Mid-size Air-Conditioners, Etc.
Restaurants: Cooler, Merchandiser, Prep-Tables
Warehouses/Manufacturers: Conveyor motors, Drills, tools, etc
Coin Laundromats: Gas Dryers
MPM-30A µPlug Model
(208/220/240VAC: outdoor use)
Home/Office: Roof mounted Air conditioners (max 4 ton)
Motors: Drill machines, Grinders, Swimming pool pumps
Grocery: Refrigerators
Farms: Down-hole pumps
Available in single phase, multiple sizes
| SMART ENERGY |
The Smart Energy Motor Controller’s patented energy saving
technology uses a microprocessor and circuitry to sense the energy
requirements of a motor. By monitoring both voltage and current
being fed to the motor, it can precisely calculate the power that is
instantaneously required by the motor. The high-speed response
circuits continuously monitor the current and voltage to instantly
provide the exact amount of energy the motor needs. This reduces
unnecessary energy use. As a result, the motor maintains its rated
speed and torque under variable loads, while reducing the energy
consumption of the motor.
technology uses a microprocessor and circuitry to sense the energy
requirements of a motor. By monitoring both voltage and current
being fed to the motor, it can precisely calculate the power that is
instantaneously required by the motor. The high-speed response
circuits continuously monitor the current and voltage to instantly
provide the exact amount of energy the motor needs. This reduces
unnecessary energy use. As a result, the motor maintains its rated
speed and torque under variable loads, while reducing the energy
consumption of the motor.
Thermal test data
A motor was run for 10 minutes without Smart Energy Plug, and it
heated up, from room temperature to 103 degrees F. Then, the
Smart Energy Plug was installed, and, in another 10 minutes, the
motor cooled down by 10 degrees F, even while running. The
conclusion is that wasted energy is given off as heat, and the
µPlug reduces the amount of wasted energy and wasted heat.
The thermal image below shows white spots which indicate a
temperature of 103 degrees F.
heated up, from room temperature to 103 degrees F. Then, the
Smart Energy Plug was installed, and, in another 10 minutes, the
motor cooled down by 10 degrees F, even while running. The
conclusion is that wasted energy is given off as heat, and the
µPlug reduces the amount of wasted energy and wasted heat.
The thermal image below shows white spots which indicate a
temperature of 103 degrees F.
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