NQ-90021 Power Reader

Real-Time Electricity Readings


NorthQ has developed a solution for the metering and visualization of electricity consumption in commercial establishments.

The solution consists of four parts: a sensor, a wireless transmitter, a Z-Wave gateway and software for visualization of the company's electricity consumption.

The sensor, which records power consumption, is easily installed on mechanical and electronic meters. The consumption data is sent to a server every ten seconds and can then be further distributed to portals like Google PowerMeter, or www.eualarm.tv for example, where data can be visualized and analyzed. The IT manager (or person responsible for monitoring electricity consumption) can therefore gain an overview of how much electricity is being used, and when, in order to facilitate the reduction of unnecessary power consumption.

Wireless communications
Frequency: 868.42(EU)/908.42(US) MHz Z-Wave technology
Update Rate: Approximately every 15Min
Remote Distance: At least 50ft(15M-30M), indoors when properly installed in a typical environment.

Supports
EU/US Z-Wave (5.02) RF version
AEC (Advanced Energy Control framework from SigmaDesign)
Mechanical (Ferraris type) and electronic meters
Wireless firmware update

Software compatibility
XP/VISTA/WINDOWS7/MAC

Battery lifetime
Mechanical meters: min.10 months w/15 minutes interval
Eletronic meters: min.15 months w/15 minutes interval
AC/DC 3V power adapter included for real-time power readings (consumption)

Specifications
Detachable 5 meter sensor cable for increased tranmission range
Weatherproof (both wireless transmitter and sensor cable)
Wallmount bracket included
Pairing/unpairing/reset button/wake up button (realtime mode)
LED indicator to indicate pairing, unpairing, reset and pulse counts
512k eeprom (equivalent to 3 months meter data storage with15 min. interval)
Real Time Clock

Router Specifications
Wi-fi 802.11G
2*USB ports
Built in Z-Wave or Zigbee sensor interface module for home control
Built in web interface for controling energy management
Compatible with Google Powermeter, www.eualarm.tv and other portals
Real-time power consumption -can be transferred every 10 seconds