The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Increasing demands on sustainability, security of supply, and efficiency make smart solutions indispensable. Modern products and services for the energy management of the future combine technological innovations with a clear goal: using energy more intelligently, conserving resources, and improving cost-effectiveness. An energy management system must also be easy to implement. Coordinated sensor and measurement technology reduce the effort involved in energy data acquisition, while communication solutions and digital services help integrate, manage, and process measurement data. Companies are increasingly turning to intelligent hardware that provides transparency regarding energy flows and actively manages them.
Measurement Technology as the Basis of Energy Management
In industrial and building structures, energy measurement technology forms the foundation for efficiency, cost transparency, sustainability, and electrical safety. In industry and production, measuring systems enable transparent monitoring of system operation, load management, predictive maintenance, and high system availability. Data centers use measurement technology to optimize power usage effectiveness (PUE) and improve failsafe performance through residual current monitoring.
Smart buildings rely on real-time data to network heating, ventilation, and lighting systems while supporting ISO 50001 energy management requirements. Measurement technology is also essential for charging infrastructure and renewable energy applications, where accurate measurements ensure both reliable billing and stable grid operation. Without measurement data, achieving decarbonization targets and identifying potential energy savings would not be possible.
Current Transformers for New Installations and Retrofitting
PACT current transformers for new installations provide precise conversion of alternating currents up to 4,000 A AC. An integrated safety concept automatically short-circuits the current transformer when secondary connections are exposed, reducing installation effort and improving operational safety.
Current transformers for retrofitting based on PACT-RCP Rogowski coils are available as individual components or complete solutions with measuring transducers. These devices record alternating currents up to 4,000 A and can be connected directly to EMpro energy measuring devices. PACT-SPC split-core current transformers are available for smaller currents up to 100 A AC.
Multifunctional Energy Measuring Devices
Phoenix Contact’s EMpro energy measuring devices record all electrical values relevant to energy monitoring. The multifunctional devices support complex energy measurement applications and provide detailed analysis of grid quality, including harmonics, voltage events, threshold alerts, and minimum and maximum values.
EMpro AC energy meters with MID approval enable cost-center-specific energy billing, while EMpro DC energy meters support direct measurement of currents and voltages for charging infrastructure. Configuration and commissioning are simplified through a web-based installation wizard.
Energy Management Software and Services
Energy management software and services support monitoring and analysis in accordance with ISO 50001. The Energy Management Service – On-Premises solution enables local energy monitoring, visualization, and evaluation of energy data. Energy Management Service – Powered by Proficloud.io provides a location-independent alternative.
A university in Chile demonstrates the flexibility of this approach. The upgraded system connects multiple campus areas and integrates more than 200 IP-enabled energy meters from different manufacturers, enabling future expansion and additional measurement capabilities.
Current and Voltage Measuring Transducers
Current measuring transducers record direct and alternating currents of all waveforms and convert them into standard signals. Versions with Modbus/RTU and Modbus/TCP communication support digital processing in higher-level systems. The ECM-UC family enables configuration via web-based management and USB-C connectivity.
Voltage measuring transducers record DC voltages and sinusoidal AC voltages up to 660 V AC/DC and provide standard analog output signals for further processing.
Ready to Identify Your Energy Saving Potential?
Accurate energy data is the foundation of efficient energy management. Whether you are looking to improve energy transparency, optimize grid quality, support ISO 50001 initiatives, or monitor energy consumption across multiple sites, Phoenix Contact’s energy monitoring portfolio provides the measurement technology, software, and digital services needed to turn data into action.
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