#Power consumption software
#Power consumption series

These are all open-source software applications. The software configuration involves: Node-Red, InfluxDB & Grafana installed directly on a Brainboxes BB-400. The sub meters and Brainboxes devices should be located in a separate enclosure to the power distribution box for electrical safety reasons. Signal and power cabling & crimps used for the low voltage side. It also has an internal DIN rail, suitable knockouts for routing mains power cables and sufficient space for 8 sub meters.Ģ40/110VAC (Live, Neutral & Ground – typically provided by a qualified electrician) for the high voltage side.

#Power consumption series

In this example, we’re using a CamdenBoss 7710 Series CHD771005, which has a transparent Perspex front panel. This will house the Brainboxes products, DIN rail power supply and sub meters. In this example, we’re using the Meanwell MDR-10-5, but any power supply that converts from VAC mains power to +5 to +30VDC will be suitable. This is used for powering the Brainboxes products. One 10K resistor will be required for each sub meter pulse output. Optional: Additional sub meters can be monitored using a Brainboxes ED-008 or ED-516, linked over the network to a BB-400. This is suitable for any single phase power line with up to 32A of current draw. In particular, we’re using the MD32 for single-phase power monitoring. In this example, we’re using sub meters from the Chauvin Arnoux Memo Range, but any sub meter with a pulse output or a Modbus (RTU or TCP) output will work. One sub meter is required for each power line to be monitored. This is for data collection, storage and analysis The installation shown in the image above was installed onsite for the Brainboxes’ production line by a qualified electrician within half a day. Some of the steps included in this FAQ will require a qualified electrician for installation. This FAQ should give you a starter kit to enable plant wide energy monitoring and allow further analysis by customising the dashboard for your needs or integrating the data into your systems. The dashboard and data collected can be made available across the company network or the internet.