Synchronous power measurement for test processes
Combined and synchronous performance measurement plays a crucial role in modern testing and production processes. It enables the simultaneous recording of all relevant performance and process data in a single system, providing you with a comprehensive picture of the condition and efficiency of your machines and systems. Whether electrical, thermal or mechanical parameters - you can measure and analyze them synchronously and link them with other process values in order to identify optimization potential quickly and precisely. With our solution, you can significantly reduce the effort required for data acquisition and evaluation, increase the quality of your analyses and create a reliable basis for energy-efficient work in your company.
What advantages does power measurement with Delphin offer you?
- All in one system: Synchronous recording and evaluation of performance and process data in one solution - no more isolated solutions required.
- Precise performance analysis: You receive characteristic values such as TRMS, crest, crest factor and peak values for an exact evaluation of your systems.
- High integration flexibility: Simple connection of a wide range of power meters thanks to a variety of interfaces and protocols.
- Direct optimization options: Online calculation of performance data with process values enables immediate recognition of weak points and potential.
- Increase energy efficiency: Implementation of energy efficiency measurements in accordance with EN 50001 for the targeted reduction of energy consumption and costs.
- Future-proof solution: Expandable platform that grows with your requirements and can be flexibly integrated into existing processes.
Combined power measurement also contributes to energy efficiency, as it provides information on potential savings. Typical areas of application are
- Combined power measurement on engine test stands
- Electrical power measurement on household appliance test stands
- Analysis of key performance indicators
- Measurement of energy efficiency in accordance with EN 50001
- Recording the energy balance of frequency inverters
- Measuring the electrical power of pumps and drives
- Measurement on cooling and refrigeration systems
Practical example of combined power measurement
Electrical power and temperature measurement on a pump test stand
A pump manufacturer from North Rhine-Westphalia equips its pumps with integrated frequency inverters ex works to ensure precise and efficient control during subsequent operation. As part of the final inspection after production, each pump is subjected to a 100% test on the automated end-of-line test bench to ensure the highest quality standards. All parameters relevant to operation are recorded during the test process. These include temperatures, pressures, vibrations and the electrical power consumption of the pump. All measured values are recorded and evaluated centrally in a Delphin data logger system, which ensures reliable and synchronized data recording.
The three-phase power data is recorded via current clamps and voltage transformers, which are connected to a power meter integrated into the overall system. This power meter is seamlessly connected via Modbus to the Delphin ProfiMessage D device connected. In this way, all relevant electrical performance data is recorded precisely and synchronized in parallel with the other process data.
The recorded data is stored in an application created specifically for the customer process within the ProfiSignal software. To ensure complete traceability, the test data is documented by serial number and archived in automatically generated reports. For complete integration into the production processes, the entire system is connected directly to the manufacturer's existing PPS system via an SQL interface, ensuring a continuous data chain from measurement data acquisition to production control. This ensures high quality and efficiency of the final inspection, while at the same time providing valuable data for the analysis of process optimization and quality assurance.