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Measuring and testing the power supply

lectrical energy is essential to our protection and measurement device it user to determine the exact point where
daily dealings, driving key sectors that streamlines the measurements of all relevant action is required with quick and efficient
Ekeep the economy going, from private parameters while complying with commonly fault localisation. Defects can be quickly
households to large corporations. applied standards. isolated through additional measurements
The availability and quality of the of impulse currents and power frequency
supply are key. Power suppliers, operators Measurement and testing performance surges. With the predictive maintenance
and some government structures have The DEHNrecord SD measurement and feature, trends and faults can be recognised
the responsibility of ensuring the power testing capabilities feature power quality at an early stage, and with the network
infrastructure is adequately maintained and measurement to class A, with certification in always in view, the low voltage system can
operated in a way that prevents damage to line with IEC 61000-4-30 and correctly signed be constantly monitored. In addition, with
the network and other private installations. 4-pole load profile and power measurement. seamless and legally accurate measurement
The reliability and availability of power The device also provides event messages to Class A standards, the user has a record
supplies, and their seamless operation, are in the event of limit value violations based of power supply system performance should
critical to the economy and to customers. on the standard EN 50160, and individual there be a dispute.
Power suppliers are obliged to provide limit values that can be parameterised. With By installing the DEHNrecord SD in
uninterrupted power, preventing disruptions integrated digital outputs and inputs for low voltage systems, such as transformer
and in compliance with relevant standards. additional control messages, such as remote substations, cable distribution cabinets and
For DEHN, through its 111 years in monitoring of SPDS or individual control renewable energy generation systems, the
operation, safety has always been a primary impulses in the event of limit value violation, permanent monitoring of power supply
concern. Using the extensive experience the user has real-time information on the quality provides the user with certainty, and
it has gathered in the fields of lightning status of the power supply. protection from liability claims should the
and surge protection, DEHN works on power supply fail.
safeguarding the reliable supply of power. Advantages
The DEHNrecord SD measuring and analysis The measurement and testing capabilities Contact DEHN AFRICA, Phone 011 704-1487,
device provides a key advantage to the of the DEHNrecord place the user in control. info@dehn-africa.com,
DEHN product range. As a multifunctional Optimised network extension enables the www.dehn-africa.com

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