EQ Wave: Energy Intelligence & Power Quality Sensor

The EQ Wave spans the entire energy-power quality spectrum, delivering breakthrough technology at one-fourth the cost of traditional solutions. Through continuous point-on-wave monitoring and real-time processing, it enables precise power quality analysis, sophisticated power control, and intelligent energy management—all from the same hardware platform, with software configuration determining the focus of each deployment.

Product Positioning

The EQ Wave operates on a continuous spectrum from energy management to power quality analysis:

• Energy Management (left side of spectrum):

  • Focused on cost reduction and sustainability
  • Optimizing usage patterns and demand response
  • Long-term analytics and planning
  • Applications in building systems, renewable generation, and battery systems

• Power Controls (middle of spectrum):

  • Balancing energy efficiency and quality of service
  • Real-time monitoring and control capabilities
  • Applications in electric utilities, rail & transit, and DoD facilities

• Power Quality Analysis (right side of spectrum):

  • Protecting expensive equipment and sensitive processes
  • High-precision monitoring and rapid response
  • Applications in data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical imaging

The hardware foundation is consistent across this spectrum, with software configuration determining where on the spectrum each deployment is focused. When referring to the “controller” aspect of the EQ Wave, we’re encompassing both the energy management (left) and power controls (middle) portions of the spectrum—collectively representing the “energy controller” functionality. The “analyzer” aspect refers primarily to the power quality analysis (right) portion of the spectrum.

EQ Syntropy™ enhances capabilities at all points on the spectrum through additional computational power, enabling deeper analysis and intelligence that goes beyond what the hardware’s onboard FPGA can provide alone.

Key Features

• Advanced Data Acquisition:

  • 32 kHz sampling at 24-bit resolution for “instant slow-motion replay”
  • Complete 3-phase voltage and 4-channel current monitoring
  • Sub-cycle response capabilities
  • Patent-pending technology for high-precision analysis

• Enterprise-Grade Design:

  • True measurement isolation through fiber optics and digital barriers
  • Industrial temperature range (-40 to +70°C)
  • Robust enclosure options (polycarbonate or aluminum)
  • Universal power input (85–528V AC, 5–36V DC, or USB)
  • Compact industrial form factor (140 × 89 × 41 mm)

• Real-time Processing:

  • Dual high-performance network services
    • Power monitoring with 10/12 cycle updates
    • Continuous waveform streaming at 2ms intervals
  • Deterministic performance for control applications
  • Gap-less data recording capability
  • Low-latency ½ cycle reporting

Technical Specifications

Core Components

• Power Quality IC: ADE9430 with 24-bit, 32 kHz, 7-channel simultaneous sampling
• Processor: ARM Cortex-M4 based MCU (LPC4078FBD100) with floating point unit
• Memory: 512KB Flash, 64KB RAM, 32KB Peripheral RAM
• Networking: 100 Mbps fiber optic (100Base-FX) with PTP support
• Flexible Inputs: Support for both CT and Rogowski coil sensors

Data Services

• Power Monitoring (PMon): Aggregated metrics on TCP port 1535
• Continuous Waveform (CPOW): Raw waveform data on TCP port 1534
• Low Latency: < 2 ms data acquisition system

Complete Facility Solution

When integrated with EQ Syntropy™, the sensor enables capabilities across the entire energy-PQ spectrum:

Energy Management

• Demand Optimization:
  • Load profiling and forecasting
  • Peak demand management
  • Energy cost reduction
• Energy Storage Control:
  • Battery charge/discharge optimization
  • Renewable integration
  • Load balancing

Power Controls and PQ Monitoring

• Power System Protection:
  • Threshold-based alerting
  • Historical trend analysis
  • Remote monitoring
• Power Control & Stabilization:
  • Voltage regulation
  • Critical load protection
  • Surge/sag mitigation
• Harmonic Mitigation:
  • Active/passive filtering
  • Line reactor implementation
  • Facility-wide protection
• Power Factor Correction:
  • Capacitor bank control
  • Load scheduling optimization
  • Utility penalty avoidance

Advanced Power Quality (PQ) Analysis

• AI-powered anomaly detection
• Root cause analysis
• Predictive maintenance
• Equipment-specific analysis
• Sub-cycle event detection

Applications

The EQ Wave adapts to various positions on the energy-PQ spectrum, making it ideal for:

• Semiconductor Fabrication: Enhanced yield through precise power quality monitoring
• Medical Imaging: Reliable equipment validation and calibration
• Data Centers: Proactive power management and uptime protection
• Industrial Processes: Real-time control and quality optimization
• Energy Systems: Cost reduction through intelligent optimization
• Grid Infrastructure: Reliable integration of distributed resources

Integration Options

The EQ Wave integrates with the EQ Syntropy™ platform to provide enhanced capabilities at all points on the energy-PQ spectrum:

• Extended data storage and analytics
• AI-driven pattern recognition
• Predictive maintenance
• Energy optimization
• Advanced control applications
• Enterprise system connectivity

For detailed information, please refer to:

• Technical Specifications - Complete hardware specifications and architecture
• User Guide - Installation, configuration, and operation instructions
• Production Guide - Manufacturing and quality control procedures