Energy Management Solutions - Part 1

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Marshall Wolf Automation is your one-stop source for energy management solutions.  Look at some of these past blogs relating to energy management:

Energy Monitoring Meter - read about how one meter can read all of your values

Cup Anemometer - Interested in Wind Turbine applications for saving energy?

Energy management can mean more than just purchasing items.  It can also mean managing your energy!  That's where we come in.  We can help you order everything you need in one spot.  Saving time and energy.  Shipping costs too!

Consolidate your shopping with us.  We have an extensive line card and the breadth of our products are only touched on line.  If you don't see something call us!  We simply cannot put everything on line but we can get it for you.

We can help you save time and money on many different items.  Call us today at 800-325-9653 or visit us online at www.wolfautomation.com


Single Phase Energy Devices from Carlo Gavazzi

Monday, November 14, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Carlo Gavazzi has recently introduced two new energy management solutions, the EM10 and EM11 series.

energy metersThe Carlo Gavazzi EM10 is a single phase energy meter which monitors 120 or 230VAC. This is a cost effective solution for most metering applications. The Carlo Gavazzi EM10 allows for effective energy measurement without the need for an external current transformer!

The Carlo Gavazzi EM11 is also a single phase energy device that also provides information concerning the status of a power supply. The EM11 is an ideal solution for any application requiring a power analyzer to display and control the main energy supply.

The Carlo Gavazzi EM11 prevents line overload conditions by switching off selected non-priority loads through its alarm output.

Learn more about these Carlo Gavazzi single phase energy management solutions!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors, relays, phase monitors and energy management solutions.

Energy Monitoring Meter

Friday, November 4, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Carlo Gavazzi EM10 energy meterCarlo Gavazzi Sensors are famous for their reliability and technology.  Now Carlo Gavazzi  has released new compact EM10 and EM11 Series energy meters. The EM10 Series is a single-phase energy meter that monitors 120 or 230VAC. It provides a solution for most metering applications, allowing an effective energy measurement without the need for an external current transformer. This ultra-compact device can easily be interfaced with a PLC, thanks to its optional pulse output (1 Wh resolution). It's ideal for use in public buildings, offices, condominiums, apartments and in most facilities that require energy cost sharing and the metering of common loads. The main technical features of the EM10 Series include:
  • Self power supply: One-phase 120 or 230VAC Class B, in compliance with EN50470-1-3
  • Readout: 5+1 digit
  • Direct connection up to 32A
  • 90 by 67.5 by 17.5-millimeter (HxWxD mm) 1-DIN module 
  • One-pulse output on request (1000 pulses/kWh)
  • IP40-protection degree
We can help with all of your energy management solutions.  Call us at 800-325-9653!  Marshall Wolf Automation is happy to discuss your application needs and help you come up with a solution!

Motor Soft Starters

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Carlo Gavazzi offers a range of motor controllers for soft starting/stopping, dynamic braking, and reversing of three phase squirrel cage motors. Applications include conveyor systems, pumps, compressors, industrial dryers, mixers, automatic doors, palletizers, and fans.

Soft start controllers feature internal bypass relays which eliminate the need for large external heatsinks. This minimizes the space requirements in your panel and also greatly reduces the heat generated.

Motor soft starterWe also offer soft starters with built-in over temperature monitoring, thermal monitoring of motor via PTC sensor, and built-in overload protection (class 10 or class 20).

With the increasing use of geo-thermal energy and the rising cost of energy in HVAC systems in general, our range also includes single and three phase soft starters for scroll compressors in order to minimize the starting current and preventing light flickering.  

The RSBT series, mainly used in heat pumps, are one of the most cost-effective energy management solutions to replace fossil-fueled heating equipment. Heat pumps could contribute up to 80% of total emission reductions targeted by 2015!

Marshall Wolf Automation is the place to go for Weg soft starters, as well as the Carlo Gavazzi line.  Call us today!  800-325-9653!

Advantech Rugged Industrial Tablet PC

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The Advantech MARS-3100R is a 10.4" industrial tablet PC that is ideal for manufacturing, warehousing, field service and transportation applications.

advantech mars-3100r industrial tablet pcThe rugged design of the Advantech MARS-3100R resists shock and vibration and the entire chassis is fully sealed against water and dust damage.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Advantech industrial touchscreens, communication modules and a number of energy management solutions!

Search all of our Advantech products now!

Marshall Wolf Automation Presents the Leuze Barcode Family

Friday, September 2, 2011 by David Sheets
Leuze electronic has a whole family or products available for you various bar-coding applications.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor, is pleased to represent Leuze electronics.

The Leuze family of bar code and 2D readers address your most challenging applications in material handling, manufacturing, and packaging.  With user-oriented features and excellent read performance, Leuze's readers set high standards in function and flexibility.
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Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view our huge product offering.
We offer variable frequency drives, industrial light towers, and energy management solutions, just to name a few categories.

Please contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com and we will be glad to assist you with all of your automation requirements.

NEW Panasonic GN- Series HMI Touch Panel!

Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Panasonic Electric Works has introduced their new GN series HMI touch panel!

panasonic gn series hmi touch panelThe GN series HMI touch panel offers a vivid color display and is available in sizes ranging from 7" to 15".

The Panasonic GN series HMI touch panel is a rugged, fanless PC based design that runs Windows CE and the Movicon SCADA package.

Multi-language functionality, along with an extensive range of conncection options, provides an expandable platform for all your touchscreen requirements!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Panasonic digital temperature controllers, PLC's, monitoring controllers, pressure sensors, timers and energy management solutions.

Search all of our Panasonic products now!

Energy Management Solutions from Carlo Gavazzi - EM21

Friday, June 3, 2011 by Caryl Clement
Three Phase Compact Energy Meter, Detachable Display Carlo Gavazzi EM21

EM21-D Energy Meter Carlo GavazziThis three-phase energy meter with removable front LCD display unit can be used either as a DIN-rail mounting or a panel mounting energy meter.

This general purpose three-phase energy meter is suitable for both active and reactive energy metering for cost allocation but also for main electrical parameter measurement and retransmission (transducer function).

Detachable display allows three installation modes - DIN rail energy meter, panel mounting, energy meter and transducer.

The nature of our voltage mains has changed greatly in the last 10 years. With the proliferation of non-linear loads such as inverters, power converters, switch-mode power supplies, and computers, there is a growing concern for the quality of our power sources.

Problems often arise which can cause equipment failure or shutdown resulting in significant costs and loss of production. Power quality problems can result in failure of compensation capacitors, tripping of fuses, over-heating of transformers and motors, failures of electronic equipment, and high neutral currents.

Energy costs are becoming a significant expense in most processes. With increased energy unit costs, decreased generating capacity, and the environmental concerns with the burning of fossil fuels, it is important that companies reduce their electrical consumption.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor – with Carlo Gavazzi offer a broad range of power quality meters and transducers which give early warning of power quality problems - allowing preventative action to be taken before a major failure results. Most of our products offer relay outputs that can be used to immediately shut down a piece of equipment if a certain threshold is reached. Another option is to connect to your PLC or PC control system to provide plant wide monitoring of power quality using 4-20 mA current signals or via RS485 or Ethernet communications.

We also offer a number of software products for monitoring of a network of meters and transducers. This allows at-a-glance viewing of your complete power system.  If you are in need of any Carlo Gavazzi sensors or car washing systems equipment, call us today!  800-325-9653.  We'd be happy to help you!


Solid and Split Core Current Transformers from Carlo Gavazzi

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The Carlo Gavazzi CTD series has been developed to provide the market with an application-oriented range of current transformers.

solid and split core current transformersThese current transformers are easily installed and provide a wide range of safety and flexibility options.

The Carlo Gavazzi CTD series can be installed on DIN-rail or directly to the back panel which allows the option of bridging the secondary without changing the connections, thus avoiding dangerous over-voltages.

To learn more about our Carlo Gavazzi solid and split core current transformers please click here.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi products!

Carlo Gavazzi is a popular choice for industrial DC power supplies, energy management solutions, solid state relays, cup anemometers, phase monitors and much more!



Tired of Wasting Energy?

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
hitachi regenerative unitThe over voltage from your variable frequency drives is generally wasted as heat by means of dynamic braking resistors.

I'm sure you've seen quite a jump in your energy costs as well as incentives for going 'green' so wouldn't it be great to recover this wasted energy?

It is now economical to do just that with our Hitachi regenerative converter units! 

Applications for regenerative energy converters include:
  • Elevators
  • Mechanical hydraulic machines
  • Stamping presses
  • Heavy transport conveyors (mining)
  • Centrifugal separators

Are you interested in learning more? Stricter regulations, government incentives and companies looking to boost their energy management solutions will make regenerative energy more common.

We have your cost effective energy management solution with our Hitachi regenerative converter units!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Hitachi variable frequency drives and regenerative converter units (Hitachi RCU series).

Would You Like To Convert Wasted Energy Into Revenue?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The Hitachi RCU series is a regenerative converter unit that allows you to do just that!

energy converter regenerative hitachi rcuThe Hitachi RCU is a low cost and reliable way to reclaim energy normally wasted as heat in applications with significant or frequent regeneration.

This is also an affordable alternative to dynamic braking resistors. 

Applications that would benefit from this regenerative converter unit include:
  • Vertical lift elevators and hoists
  • Machine tools
  • Web Machinery
  • High inertia systems; punch presses, fans, centrifuges, flywheels
  • Renewable energy systems - PV/Solar, wind turbines, fuel cells
There are many features and benefits that can be found in detail at our site - visit our Hitachi RCU series now! This is a key addition to any energy management solution.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a wide range energy efficient products including variable frequency drives, industrial electric motors, energy meters and much more!

Energy Management Solutions from Carlo Gavazzi

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
carlo energy management solutionsEnergy management solutions are required when attempting to reduce energy consumption.

Carlo Gavazzi offers a comprehensive line of of monitoring, metering and management solutions!
  • Current transformers, transducers and monitoring relays
  • Voltage, frequency and 3 phase monitor relays
  • Solar monitoring energy system
  • Current and voltmeters
  • Compact energy meters and transducers
  • Energy analyzers
  • Basic and advanced power analyzers
  • Revenue grade smart power quality analyzers

Obviously Carlo Gavazzi has the product to complete your energy management solution!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the entire line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors, AC and DC digital panel meters, din rail power supplies, energy management solutions and more!

Learn more about our Carlo Gavazzi energy solutions!
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Carlo Gavazzi Offers Multi-Function Liquid Level Control

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
The new Carlo Gavazzi CLD/P series offers you easy monitoring of two to four level points!

liquid level controllersFunctions of this liquid level controller include filling and emptying as well as new functions including a tank-well option. 

The tank-well option on the Carlo Gavazzi CLD/P allows one unit to control levels in an above ground tank and underground well... keeping either from running dry!

You can even directly connect up to seven controllers with the master-slave option.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for the full line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors, industrial DC power supplies, energy management solutions and more!

To learn more about the Carlo Gavazzi CLD/P liquid level controller click here!

Energy Management Solution Software from Advantech!

Friday, March 11, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Advantech's BEMS (Building Energy Management Software) is a set of advanced Web-based energy management systems that can help you with your energy consumption management.

energy management softwareThe Advantech BEMS system can collect energy consumption data from various classifications and sub-items. The system allows you to create energy management projects and groups to manage the data.

A number of charts and analysis functions help you optimize your energy-saving strategy!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Advantech industrial automation distributor! 

Search all of our Advantech products including the popular Advantech ADAM series now!

Will the next Hotel you build be “Intelligent”?

Thursday, March 10, 2011 by Amy Becker


smartThe goal of having an intelligent building starts with early planning in the design stage. There are enormous benefits to be gained by creating intelligent buildings.   Hotels need to control various sub-systems within one systems such as: : a cold source system, heat exchanger system, air-conditioning monitoring, fresh air system monitoring, air supply & exhaust system monitoring, water supply and drainage system monitoring, transformer & distribution electric system monitoring, and lift system. All of these devices will be distributed over every corner of the hotel. “Intelligent” hotels require a monitoring system that is network based, with distributed control and remote monitoring capabilities, as well as reducing the cost of materials and energy within the hotel.

Advantech’s BAS building automotive control system, including WebAccess upper monitoring software, BASPro logic programming software, BAS-3500 series controller and other various control and expansion modules intensively manage and control the electromechanical devices in the building.

WebAccess is aimed at being the ultimate control system for any intelligent building project. Advantech works to ensure all devices not only work safely and reliably, but also provide energy management solutions while extending the life span of devices. With Advantech’s stable, reliable and efficient building automation control system, “Intelligent” hotels can saves much more energy than before.

Wolf Automation is an Industrial Automation Distributor. We can supply not only your needs for Industrial Energy Management, but a wide variety of other industrial applications as well. You may contact us at www.wolfautomation.com. We will be happy to discuss your current applications.

Advantech APAX-5000 Programmable Automation Controllers

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 by Amy Becker
The Advantech APAX-5000 Series of controllers combine the PLC's ruggedness with PC-based technology.  These controllers can be used in a wide variety of energy management solutions. Click here to see a video explaining some aspects of this series.  www.youtube.com/watch

Marshall Wolf Automation is an Industrial Automation Distributor.  Not only can we help you with any APAX-5000 applications, we offer a wide variety of products for all of your automation needs.  Please contact us a www.wolfautomation.com with any requests.

Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives

Friday, January 7, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro

When you have motors that are started across the line a large amount of energy is used when accelerating quickly to full speed.

vfd ac driveVariable frequency drives (VFD's) are popular for applications such as fans, mixers, conveyors and compressors. Variable speed drives can be a key part of any energy management solution and will reduce stress on motors and equipment.

Soft starters are ideal for simple RUN/STOP applications and are also popular for pumps, mixers and fan applications that require a limited amount of starts and stops.

An advantage high performance AC drives have over soft starters is that it allows you control the speed.

If you'd like to talk to our technical department to see whether your application requires a variable frequency drive or a soft starter just contact us! 1-800-325-9653 or sales@wolfautomation.com.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for all the top lines of AC drives and soft starters including AC Tech Lenze, WEG, TECO Westinghouse, Fuji Electric, Hitachi and Delta Industrial Automation.

Search our high performance AC drives.
Take a look at our soft starters here.

Carlo Gavazzi Sensors

Monday, January 3, 2011 by Beckie Bordenaro
Did you know we are your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors?

Carlo Gavazzi offers a complete range of industrial sensors including:

carlo gavazziPhotoelectric proximity sensors and photoelectric systems
Carlo Gavazzi offers a number of specialized photoelectrics including standalone, compact, battery powered, miniature photoelectric sensors, lasers, light curtains and more!

Proximity sensors
A full line of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors including general purpose, fork shaped, flat pack and high temperature proximity sensors.

Ultrasonic Sensors
Many options here as well! Square, 18mm, or 30mm... we even have self-contained ultrasonic range sensors!

Environmental Sensors
Carlo Gavazzi offers an innovative line of environmental sensors!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Carlo Gavazzi sensors and products!

Search all of our Carlo Gavazzi products now including industrial DC power supplies, LED pilot lights, energy management solutions, digital panel meters, soft starters and more!

Carlo Gavazzi Smart Power Analyzers

Monday, January 3, 2011 by David Sheets
Start the New Year off right with the help of some new energy management solutions from Carlo Gavazzi.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor, is an authorized distributor for Carlo Gavazzi sensors and energy management solutions.

CGCarlo Gavazzi recently announced the latest additions to their extensive Energy Management product lineup, the WM30-96 and WM40-96, Smart Modular Power Analyzers.  The innovative, three-phase power analyzers offer an upgraded bright LCD display, capable of showing four electrical variables, an energy counter and a power demand indicator at the same time.

The WM30-96 and WM40-96 are particularly recommended for utility metering, for both imported and exported energy, and provide accurate electrical parameter measurements with 0.2% accuracy (current/voltage) and basic power quality analysis, up to 32nd harmonic.

Both meters are available with optional RS232/485, Ethernet and BACNet-IP communication.

Please contact me at david@wolfautomation.com and I will be glad to assist you with any Carlo Gavazzi sensors or any of their energy management solutions.

Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view our huge product offering.  Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized distributor for Ac Tech Lenze, Bonfiglioli USA, KEBCO and Panasonic, just to name a few.

Cup Anemometer

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 by Caryl Clement
Marshall Wolf Automation, an authorized industrial automation distributor of Carlo Gavazzi sensors also supplies the DWS-V-DAC13 cup anemometer designed for measuring air speed in a wide variety of applications, including wind turbines, buildings, cranes, weather stations, green-houses, etc. The product contains both PNP- and NPN open collector outputs, in which a fixed current is switched proportionally to the air speed at the rate of 10 pulses per m/s.

Cup AnemometerA built-in self-regulated heater reduces the risk of glazing. The heater is supplied separately, which makes it possible to control the heating. The DWS-V-DAC13 is equipped with a specially designed protection mechanism, which protects the bearings and the electronic parts against dirt and humidity. The body of the sensor is made of black PVC, and the rotor is produced in stainless steel.

Call us to discuss any of your energy management needs.  We have technical help on staff and are happy to assist you!  800-325-9653