Halve the costs of sub-metering systems
October 1st 2007

This practical approach to Monitoring and Targeting uses ESCOT Energy Smart clip-on transducers that are simply attached to phase cables without any supply interruption whatsoever.

These ESCOT CT's transmit low voltage signals which are directly proportional to the true KWh energy consumption in that sector of the building electrical distribution network. Low cost Belden type cable can be routed rather like telephone wire, suspended over ceilings and via utiliy risers and so on to a collator unit which has plug in connections for 36 ESCOT CT's.Distances of over 1km can easily be spanned without any degredation in signal accuracy.

The major advantage of ESCOT is, that unlike standard sub-meter installations, no 230v or 415v voltage connections need to be made at each meter point.This offers enormous cost savings for automatic M&T systems particulary in multi storey buildings.

Up to 8 Collators can be linked by RS485 for a 288 way Modbus system or pulse outputs to BMS outstations are optional. Sinergy fully support the system with online display and energy use analysis software purchased in modules to match the Facility or Energy Manager's requirements.

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