The LS Electric GIMAC-iEX is a specific model of Digital Power Meter designed for high-performance, intelligent measurement, and analysis of electrical energy parameters in industrial and commercial environments. This device is part of LS Electric’s smart factory and energy management solutions, offering capabilities beyond simple metering.

1. Key Functions and Features

Standard Parameters: Voltage (V), Current (A), Frequency (Hz).
Power Parameters: Active Power (kW), Reactive Power (kVar), Apparent Power (kVA).
Energy Parameters: Active Energy (kWh), Reactive Energy (kVarh), and various tariff registers.
Power Quality: Measures Power Factor (PF) and is capable of measuring Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for voltage and current.

2. Advanced Communication and Networking

Protocols: Supports standard industrial communication protocols like Modbus RTU (over RS-485) and often includes Modbus TCP (over Ethernet).
Data Logging: It typically includes internal memory for historical data logging (e.g., maximum demand, minimum voltage, energy consumption profiles).
Alarm/Event Recording: Records system events like power outages, overcurrents, or voltage imbalances.

3. Energy Management Applications

Demand Control: Monitors and manages peak electricity demand to help reduce utility costs.
Cost Allocation: Enables precise measurement of energy consumption per machine, department, or process for accurate cost allocation.
Predictive Maintenance: By monitoring power quality and load profiles, it can help predict potential failures in downstream equipment.