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Consumers Energy Program Targets Businesses to Help Reduce Energy Demand

Jackson-based Consumers Energy is targeting hundreds of its business customers statewide in an effort to reduce energy demand during times when the electric grid is most stressed. Known as “demand response,” such efforts are a tool that utilities are incentivized to use as a way to reduce the state’s energy load and also make up for lost…

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UniTronics PLC's – Can PLC automation craft the perfect latte? Ubermorgen Innovations says Unitronics is the Cream of the Crop

Übermorgen Innovations Gmbh manufactures a new line of milk foaming machines; these machines are a boon to busy baristas, creating up to 200 servings in an hour.  In order to achieve this high-level of output, Übermorgen used a Samba PLC+HMI from Unitronics to automate the process.  This all-in-one PLC made the foam machine effortless to…

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For High-End Machines & Automation Projects – UniStream® programmable controllers series

Powerful programmable controllers  with incredible HMI features and a built-in webserver. Completely modular and scalable hardware — backed by the most efficient programming software you have ever used. Execute high-end projects — on time and within budget. Variety of I/O options, including high-speed and temperature measurement Auto-tune PID Recipe programs and data logging via Data Tables & sampling…

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Marathon Motors Blue Chip Series XRI Medium Voltage Motor

Features: Power ratings from 125HP to 10,000HP Voltage: 2,300VAC – 13,800VAC 50/60HZ Poles: 2 – 18-poles High efficiency levels Patented MAX GUARD® insulation system Benefits: Broad product offering that is designed for “Mission Critical” applications in the oil and gas, pumping, and quarry industries Wide voltage/frequency range meets global requirements Application knowhow includes crushers, compressors and pumps…

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AC, Servo and DC drives that save energy, increase productivity and reduce operating costs.

AC, Servo and DC drives that save energy, increase productivity and reduce operating costs: Control Techniques is a leader in the manufacturer of AC, and DC variable speed drives, motors, and automation solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Our innovative Control Techniques products are used in the most demanding applications requiring performance, reliability and energy…

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Calculating What it Costs to Run a Motor

Smart Energy User – Calculating What It Costs to Run a Motor Doing a Rough Calculation – If the load on a motor is fairly consistent, and if you have access to a voltmeter and clip-on ammeter, it is easy to arrive at rough kVa and kWh figures. For a 3-phase motor the procedure is…

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