Sensors & Electronics
Physical Property Sensors
Wireless Power Meter (340)
Problem: Need low-cost sensing of specific equipment power use for diagnostics and management of total facility power loads
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Real-time power use data for key equipment allows better O&M, power Utilization, and load management
- Developed low cost wireless power sensor modules combining power sensors chips with wireless technology
- Integrated sensor unit provides low-cost meter reading and diagnostic data
- Design enables integration of wireless meters into widely-used building automation systems
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Intimate knowledge of power and watt metering from large scale Bonneville Power Administration sponsored end-use metering programs.
- Design capabilities of ultra low-cost radio frequency (RF) devices for RF tagging that are utilized to reduce cost for wireless power meter.
- Integration of power meters into value added diagnostics software for facility and buildings operation.
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- Related Information
- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
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- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
Contact: Michael Kintner-Meyer
