In this issue of Outram News we talk about the very encouraging initial results achieved by our new fault current prediction technology in trials with ScottishPower. We also highlight our Hook-up Checklist – just one of the ways Outram Research is working to give you the best possible service and support – and we welcome […]
News & Press Releases
New Fault Current Measurement Technology Shows Promising Results in Trials with ScottishPower
Key Facts: New technique to predict fault current delivers outstanding results in first stage of field trials Accurate calculation will reduce utility costs by eliminating unnecessary network and switch gear reinforcements Remaining stages of work will reduce network vulnerability due to downstream motors and renewable energy sources when delivering power in a fault condition Outram […]
Record the Greatest Disturbances
In this issue we look at the way that the Power Mater Series captures and organises data and helps you solve your power quality issues more quickly and easily. Read on to find out more about our Autoranking Waveform Capture of Greatest Disturbances and Extended Transients. New Capture the Greatest Disturbances in Detail, Every Time […]
Southern Company Dramatically Speeds Up Power Quality Problem Resolution with Outram Research
Key Facts: Southern Company uses PM7000 to reduce time to identify cause of power quality problem Adaptive Store captured disturbance without the need to set triggers High sample rate faithfully reproduces anomalies and deviations from the trend Pump control in sewage plant found to be causing residential lights to flicker Outram Research Ltd – a […]
New Firmware allows Outram Power Quality Analysers to Capture Extended Transients
Key Facts: Allows recording of transient events for up to 60 seconds Applications include monitoring network recovery from sags and to view the reaction of downstream control systems Configuration files maintain forwards and backwards compatibility Automatic termination of recording for sags and surges Outram Research Ltd – a specialist manufacturer of leading-edge power quality analysers […]
Outram Research Collaborates with ScottishPower to Improve Electrical Grid Planning
Key Facts: New technique calculates fault current by observing normal operation of the grid Allows accurate planning of breakers and other key components Avoids unnecessary over-specification of components New patent-pending technique developed by UK company Outram Research Field trials underway to show that algorithm is accurate in real-world situations Outram Research Ltd – a specialist […]
New Templating Function
Welcome to the first email newsletter from Outram Research. We will use these updates to inform you of new developments to the Power Master Analysers and Pronto and to remind you of some of their existing benefits. In this issue we describe the latest enhancement to Pronto; a comprehensive graph templating function that is designed […]
New Power Quality Analyser Features Identify Problems Caused By “Green” Device
Key Facts: First power quality analyser to record phase difference between harmonic voltage and current Helps identify problems caused by energy-efficient power supplies and low-energy CFL light bulbs Measures voltage and current phase difference up to 50th or 120th harmonic Free-of-charge firmware upgrade for existing analysers Outram Research Ltd – a specialist manufacturer of leading-edge […]
New Template Function Makes Power Quality Analysis Faster and Easier
Key Facts: Consistent graphs with just two clicks Simple traffic-light approach indicates which templates are available for stored dataset Only analysis software to offer ease-of-use without compromising power or functionality Applications include consultancy reports and troubleshooting Outram Research Ltd – a specialist manufacturer of leading-edge power quality analysers – announces the launch of an enhanced […]
Exorcising a Pub’s Poltergeist
John Outram, Outram Research Limited Power quality problems can be caused by many different phenomena and are often difficult to identify. These difficult power quality problems, however, can be very expensive especially when multiple contractors are involved as nobody is keen to take the blame. Sometimes it might feel as if some supernatural force is […]