Released on: March 26, 2008, 9:22 am

Press Release Author: Saelig Company Inc

Industry: Advertising

Press Release Summary: Pittsford, NY: Watts up? PROT is a \"plug-load\" meter that
measures, displays and logs the amount of electricity used by whatever is connected
to its 3-pin line socket.

Press Release Body: Pittsford, NY: Watts up? PROT is a \"plug-load\" meter that
measures, displays and logs the amount of electricity used by whatever is connected
to its 3-pin line socket. Fast, intuitive, and easy-to-use, Watts up? PROT quickly
and accurately shows the consumption of any 110V product up to 15A. Watts up? PROT
incorporates sophisticated digital electronics which enables high-frequency sampling
of both voltage and current measurements for true power. Power factor is also
captured, so even phase-shifted loads such as motors can be accurately measured.
Weighing less than 2 lbs, this compact (7\" x 4\" x 2\") UL-listed power meter is fed
by a 6' electric cord, and is designed for precise monitoring of indoor electrical
equipment. Watts up? PROT uses a USB interface to analyze and plot power consumption
on a PC. Software provided automatically graphs up to 19 parameters, and data can be
exported to popular spreadsheet and word processor programs for further analysis of
peak consumption, unwanted usage, costs-sharing, power budgets, etc. Also included
is a neat integrated analysis tool, called the Payback Calculator, which can
calculate the time required for a new energy-efficient appliance to pay for itself,
compared with an existing power-hungry device. Watts up? PROT shows: current watts,
minimum watts, maximum watts, power factor, cumulative watt hours, average monthly
kilowatt hours, tier 2 kilowatt hour threshold (used to calculate secondary kWh
rates), elapsed time, cumulative cost, average monthly cost, line volts, minimum
volts, maximum volts, current amps, minimum amps, and maximum amps.
Real-world energy costs can be entered (from $0.001 to $85.00 per kWhr) so the
actual appreciation of energy usage is immediate. Stop/overwrite memory mode allows
storage of up to 32,000 power-use records, but in automatic mode with all parameters
being recorded, the storage is approximately 1000 records.
Optional Real Time Logging software is available for applications when the meter can
be constantly PC-connected, updating as fast as once per second, with data displayed
either as a table or graph. Log files can be automatically saved once an hour, for
instance, with graphing options include strip chart and averaging. Alarms and
alerts can be established based on user-configured thresholds for single or multiple
parameters. Visual, audible or email alarms can be activated if power consumption
exceeds 100W, or the power supply voltage falls below 105V, for instance.
Watts up? PROT is optionally available with IEC 320 universal outlets instead of
integrated USA-style cords, allowing for worldwide CE-marked use at up to 240V 15A
50/60 Hz. Watts up? PROT which will rapidly pay for itself, is available now at
$129.00 from stock from Saelig Co. Inc. Pittsford NY. info@saelig.com
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Contact Details: 1160-D2 Pittsford-Victor Road, 585.385.1750, 585.385.1768 fax,
info@saelig.com