Motor Logger offers low-cost monitoring of equipment operation
The Motor Logger is a unique and simple device that can record the run time or time of use of electrical equipment. Such information is essential for determining the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency upgrades for many types of equipment. Two models are available: the run-time motor logger is an easy-to-read, low-cost counter, while the time-of-use model requires software and a computer to download the data, which then can be displayed in graphical form. Utilities and energy users are finding that these devices are cost-effective tools for their monitoring programs because they are inexpensive to install, do not require an electrician, and are small enough to leave in place for long periods of time. The Motor Logger may not be appropriate for harsh, high-temperature, dirty, or chemical-laden environments. It must be securely attached on or very near the electrical device, so accessibility is an issue in some applications. Although its simplicity limits the potential applications of the Motor Logger, its reliability, user-friendliness, and low cost make it an attractive tool for monitoring and evaluation of equipment operation.
- OSTI ID:
- 55549
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: DN: Publication No. PP-94-1; PBD: 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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