The completely new PMStudio software from Voltech greatly simplifies the design and test of inverters, especially those used for LED lighting. The software seamlessly integrates multiple power analysers into one, providing stable and accurate measurements of power quantities including power loss and efficiency.
The software may be used for simulataneous input and output measurements as well as general purpose measurements using the Voltech PM1000+ power analyser and right now, until 31st May 2012, Voltech have a limited 10% discount offer on their PM1000+, so there is a no better time to buy.
Head of Sales & Marketing, Jon Francis said “For the first time, design and test engineers can quickly and easily make simultaneous input and output measurements on inverters using instrumentation of the same accuracy and bandwidth but without employing expensive multi-phase power analysers.”
“For LED lighting equipment that may have significant high-frequency signals present at its DC output, only a high bandwidth AC power analyser will capture the true output power. By using a matching ac power analyser at the inverter input and making measurements at input and output of the inverter at the same time, true and accurate power loss and efficiency measurements will be generated every time.”
The software is easlily installed from Voltech’s website and two versions are provided, one for Windows 32-bit operating systems (XP) and the other for 64-bit operating systems as supplied in the latest versions of Windows 7. The PMStudio software displays waveforms and harmonic bargraphs as well as numeric data. A snapshot feature allows the data to be saved to a spreadsheet compatible (csv) file. As you would expect the set-up of the analyser is clear and straightforward and wizards are provided for applications such as LED lighting input and output. Communication is via USB or GPIB (IEEE.488).
Further software packages are available for measurement of standby power to IEC62301 and harmonics and flicker to IEC61000-3-2/3
Further Information Contact:
Voltech Sales
+44 1235 834555
Voltech Instruments is a world leader in the fields of precision power analysis and the automatic testing of transformers and wound components. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in the UK, USA and China that support a world-wide network of distributors who provide local sales, support and service.
Power analyzers are high-accuracy, precision bench instruments designed to significantly simplify a variety of common power measurements, while automatic transformer and wound component testers integrate a number of key measurements such as winding resistance, turns ratio, Hipot AC and DC and magnetizing current into a single instrument.
