Top 8 Ways to Troubleshoot Meter Communication Issues
The most common failure of metering systems is a loss of communications between the meter and the logging software running on a central server or computer. Even with new installations, configuration issues often prevent the meter communications connection. Tip 1. Check the Meter Locally Power outages or scheduled maintenance can cause previously connected meters to […]
How to Find Your Meter’s Firmware Version?
How to find meter firmware using software or the front panel of the meter.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Power Monitoring Systems
Understanding your Power Monitoring System Power monitoring systems can be broken down into five layers of a pyramid. Each layer is essential, depending on the others to perform correctly from the bottom to the top. Firstly, Metering Devices lie at the pyramid’s base, physically installed at the electrical equipment to capture data. Communication subsequently moves through the devices […]
How to Dispute A Utility Bill
Stop Overpaying TODAY Proving incorrect utility billings for your building or campus can be a difficult challenge. However, while the collection of data required for proof can seem daunting a simple power monitoring system can provide you with all the data you need. With this in mind, we explore a common way that companies cross-check […]
Why should you update Microsoft Windows regularly?
Be Prepared Like all modern operating systems, Microsoft Windows is a complex collection of applications and code. They work together to allow you to perform tasks, share resources and move information from place to place. These very same facilities that enable you to accomplish amazing tasks can also leave you open to intrusion. That is […]
2020 Power Quality: Why is it so much worse?
Power Quality impacts doubled in 2020 over previous years. Here’s why, and what you can do about it.
Replace and Upgrade your ION 7700 Meter without a Shutdown
Replace and Upgrade your ION 7700 Meter Today! APT’s ION 9000 upgrade kit easily replaces and upgrades your obsolete ION 7700 meter. Our upgrade kit offers seamless removal and installation, without shutting down power to the load. A few key components that already exist on the 7700 installations make this possible. First The CT’s are […]
Coordination and Arc Studies: Why APT?
Coordination and Arc Studies Do you have an existing facility or building? Do you make changes frequently? How do you make those changes? If the answer is yes, we would surmise that most changes get made without updated coordination and arc flash studies. Consequently, this leaves your facility vulnerable. For instance, failing to update the […]
Why is Power Quality Important to Me?
Why is power quality important? Electricity is a force. The human eye cannot see it, under normal conditions. It moves swiftly upon grids of electrical wires to apply force to illuminate spaces, rotate motors, power electrical and electronic instruments. Moreover, we expect the electricity we receive from our utility to be available at a constant and predicted value. In […]
Voltage Sag | August 16, 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Voltage Sag Event Sunday, August 16 at 7:44:54 AM a large portion of the San Francisco Bay area experienced a major voltage sag throughout the region. Grid voltage sagged to 56% of normal for 10.02 cycles, about 1/6 of a second. The cause of the event remains unknown at this time. RECIPE Analytics captured this incident. […]